The New Maharajas: Inside the $8 Million Udaipur Wedding That Redefined Global Opulence
In a country known for its spectacular weddings, only a few ceremonies transcend the boundaries of tradition, wealth, glamour, and global attention. This year, the wedding of Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju in Udaipur achieved exactly that. What began as a family celebration turned into …
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Year-End 2025: A Look Back at Bollywood’s Most Talked-About Weddings
As 2025 draws to a close, “Bollywood’s wedding season has given fans plenty to celebrate. From intimate home ceremonies to dreamy destination affairs, this year has seen several beloved celebrities take the big leap into married life”. Here’s a nostalgic roundup of the stars who …
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Community News November 2025
Highlighted Events Krishnayan_Nritya Natika When: 02/28/2026, From 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Where: The Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr Blvd, Davie, FL 33314 Contact: Raj Shah 754-264-6306 Email: info@deshvidesh.com Host: Desh-Videsh Media Group Inc Bollywood New Year’s Eve Gala …
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Dancing Their Way to Indian Culture — How Our Children Discover Their Roots, One Step at a Time
Growing up in Mumbai, opportunities for students to perform on stage were few and far between. Most group dances happened only through school events — the annual day or an interschool competition. Therefore, as you may guess, there was some stiff competition to audition and …
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Monthly Horoscope November 2025
By Michelle Sareen, a.k.a. Devika Meera Introduction: In scripture, it is said that the new moon (Amavasya) shows us signs of things to come. For the next 4 weeks, the following horoscopes are general forecasts with karmic remedies based on traditional Vedic sidereal sign calculations …
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True understanding of festivals and the unity of religions can heal a fractured world
We are all basking in the afterglow of Diwali, India’s Christmas and New Year rolled into one. While holding on to our traditions, we should respect others’ festivals and celebrations. “Understanding that all religions are paths to One God will bring us closer together, healing …
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From Hubli to the World: How Akshaya Patra Became a Global Model for Service
Raj Shah As the co-chair of the Akshaya Patra South Florida Chapter, I was deeply honored to be part of —an evening filled with compassion, inspiration, and purpose. It was heartwarming to see so many friends, supporters, and community members come together to celebrate Akshaya …
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The Journey and Growth of Akshaya Patra
One-on-one conversation with Shri Navin Goel Ji, CEO of Akshaya Patra USA By Raj Shah As Akshaya Patra marks a historic milestone—25 years of nourishing children and empowering education—I had the honor of speaking with Shri Navin Goel Ji, CEO of Akshaya Patra USA. Our …
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Celebrating 25 Years of Akshaya Patra Foundation
By Raj Shah This year, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Akshaya Patra Foundation, I am filled with deep pride and heartfelt gratitude. Over the last quarter century, Akshaya Patra has transformed from a humble initiative feeding just 1,500 children in Bengaluru to …
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Nourishing a Nation: Inside Akshaya Patra’s 25-Year Journey with CEO Shridhar Venkat Ji
Raj Shah As part of Akshaya Patra Foundation’s 25th anniversary celebration, Forbes India recently sat down with its CEO, Shridhar Venkat Ji, for an in-depth conversation on the organization’s extraordinary journey from feeding 1,500 children in 2000 to serving over 3.35 million meals a day …
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