Desh-Videsh January 2022
COVER STORY
The Rejuvenation of Kashi: Pilgrims’ Delight; India’s Pride
On December 13, 2021. Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji inaugurated the Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor, which has been a landmark development for the temple city of Kashi or Varanasi and the auspicious Vishwanath Temple complex. The newly built Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor has transformed the 3,000 square foot area of the Vishwanath Temple into a massive 500,000 square foot …
Digital Magazine
Book
Martyr’s Day (January 30): Thoughts on Mahatma Gandhi
Dr. Ravi P. Bhatia Mahatma Gandhi, one of the greatest proponents of peace and nonviolence, was shot dead by a Hindu bigot on January 30, 1948. How could this have happened has been debated and explained by scholars and the courts, which pronounced death sentences on the murderer. Many, in mourning, favored the execution. But for pacifists, the decision—rather than …
Financial Planning
The Seven Most Dangerous Enemies of Wealth
By Bimal Shah Hello, everyone. We have enemies everywhere. Today, we’re going to talk about the Seven Most Dangerous Enemies of Wealth. These are enemies that can take any, all, or some of your wealth much faster than you can imagine. I have included in this article simple steps that you can take today—steps which can help protect your wealth …
Financial Planning
The “Becoming A Pioneer” Book Series that doubles your business in a year!
Bimal Shah has a message. You’re not alone. When you need a guide to navigate the business challenges ahead and achieve next level growth of doubling your business in a year, Bimal is the go-to guy. He is launching a complete book series titled, “Becoming A Pioneer” to do just that. No business large or small can be faulted for …
Immigration
Immigration Solutions for Entrepreneurs
If you are an entrepreneur and are looking to come to the United States to form a startup, there is a new program called International Entrepreneur Parole (IEP) that you may want to consider. IEP allows startup founders to legally move to the United States to work for and grow their company. Since there is no specific “startup visa,” this …
Health
New Year; New Mindset!
Happy New Year, Desh Videsh family! Here we are at the start of another fresh new year. Typical New Year’s resolutions usually center around improving physical health through diet and exercise. But because of the pandemic, the last couple of years have been particularly tough on our peace of mind, with some even experiencing one of the lowest emotional periods …
Health
Saffron: A Treat for the Taste Buds, and for the Mind and Body
by Gita Hari Be it imparting a host of health benefits or adding a distinct colour, flavor, and texture to culinary delights, the uses of a few saffron strands are unparalleled. This spice—produced in Jammu and Kashmir—was recently hailed for its uniqueness by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his monthly radio address Mann ki Baat. Gita Hari explores several …
Incredible Indian
An excerpt from a Republic Day speech by the Honorable Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
Every year, on the eve of Republic Day, the president of India delivers an annual speech which often calls for collective introspection. The speeches seek to remind Indians not only about how far the country has come since its inception, but also how far we must go in the pursuit of the core ideals that the makers of our Constitution …
Bollywood News
Ranveer Singh Was his Only Choice for Kapil Dev, says 83 Director Kabir Khan
It is the celluloid portrayal of the magic of June 25, 1983, when the Indian Cricket team created history by winning the World Cup for the first time. The movie 83 is due for release in theaters on December 23, 2021. Based on a real-life incident, the film narrates the wonderful journey of the Indian Cricket Team in the World …
Bollywood TV
Anupamaa’s Rupali Ganguly Wishes Her ‘Anuj’ a Happy Birthday
Gaurav Khanna’s (aka Anuj Kapadia’s) 40th birthday was celebrated on the set of the serial Anupamaa with great enthusiasm. Rupali Ganguly (aka Anupamaa Zaveri) wished her on-screen friend a very happy birthday and also called him the ‘National Crush’, considering the huge fan-following towards him and the chemistry between him and Rupali. Portraying the roles of two close friends in …
Editorial
Editorial January 2022
Dear readers, On behalf of the entire Desh-Videsh Media Group team, I want to wish all of you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. Let me echo some things that Chahna wrote in her article. We are at the start of another fresh new year. Typical New Year’s resolutions usually center around improving physical health through diet and exercise; …
Community News
Community News January 2022
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