February 2026

Family, Food, Festivals, and the Indian Values That Endure By Raj Shah When our children look back, what will they remember—our success or our values? As Indian Americans, we have much to acknowledge with quiet pride. In just a few decades, a community that arrived with limited resources has built lives of stability and opportunity. We have educated our children, …

By Samir Desai One of the most sacred collections of scriptures in India is known as the Vedas. Originally preserved through oral tradition, these divine teachings were later compiled and systematized by the great sage Rishi Vyasa. He entrusted this vast knowledge to four of his foremost disciples: Rishi Paila Rig Veda Rishi Vaishampayana Yajur Veda Rishi Jaimini Sama Veda …

Editor’s Note This article is a follow-up to the inspiring lecture on meditation delivered by Sister Wady, head of the Brahma Kumari Center in Miami, at the South Florida Hindu Temple on World Meditation Day. Her session encouraged attendees to look beyond meditation as a ritual practice and instead experience it as a practical method for inner stability, clarity, and …

By Anjali V. Deshmukh The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) put out an interim final rule called “Improving Continuity for Religious Organizations and Their Employees” on January 16, 2026. “This rule gets rid of the one-year “cooling-off” period that R-1 religious workers had to go through after they had been in the country for five years. Pujari ( Priests)  still …

The American “I” and the Hindu “We” Balancing Individualism and Dharma in Hindu American Families By Dr. Mohini Shinde What does it mean to raise children who feel fully American—yet remain deeply rooted in Hindu values? Across the United States, millions of Hindu families live at the intersection of two powerful worldviews. One celebrates independence, self-expression, and personal choice—the American …

When the Picture Matters More Than the Place Growing up in Mumbai, we had no social media. The internet did not even exist then. Today, of course, people practically live their lives on social media. I can understand wanting to share moments, milestones, or experiences online. What I still struggle to understand, however, is the rise in popularity of influencers …

Celebrity couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have once again captured fans’ attention with their latest vacation photos, drawing praise for their picture-perfect moments. In a candid interview with Hindustan Times, Deepika discussed her passion for travel, emphasizing that it’s never about ticking off a checklist but about connecting with a place and spending quality time with loved ones. Recently, …

Highlighted Events Ekal Musical Event When: 03/01/2026 , 5 PM onwards Where: Hollywood Performing Center 1770 Monroe Street, Hollywood,33020 Contact: Vivek Swaroop 954-394-5661 Email: victor9626@gmail.com Host: Ekal Vidyalaya Gujarati Convention When: 05/22/2026 Where: Renaissance Orlando 6677 Sea Harbor Dr, Orlando,32821 Contact: 404-401-4404 Email: info@fogausa.org Host: Federation Of Gujarati Association Deshvidesh Presents MyShadi Bridal Expo When : Sunday, May 3, 2026 …