January 2024

Desh-Videsh January 2024

Cover Story

Ayodhya Ram Mandir

History in Making: The Grand Inauguration of Ram Mandir

Dr. Mohini Shinde Main Temple Total Area: 2.7 Acres Total Built-up Area: 57,400 Sq. ft. Total length of the temple: 360 feet Total width of the temple: 235 feet The total height of the temple including the peak: 161 feet Total number of floors: 3 Height of each floor: 20 feet Number of columns in the ground floor of the …

Digital Magazine

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Economy

India’s Positive Outlook

A Republic Day Dawns with Promise: India’s Positive Outlook

By Dr.Ashish Sengupta   Editor’s Note: As the tricolor flutters proudly on Republic Day, a wave of optimism washes over India, bolstered by the positive economic forecasts from the IMF and World Bank. They predict India’s growth soaring high, a testament to the nation’s unwavering spirit and robust economic engine. This Republic Day, let’s not just celebrate the colors of …

Editorial

Raj Shah Managing Editor Desh-Videsh Media Group

Editorial January 2024

Dear Readers, A historic moment awaits on January 22, 2024, as Ayodhya prepares for the grand opening of the Ram Mandir, a magnificent temple dedicated to Lord Ram. This long-awaited event, not just for devotees but for India as a whole, signifies the culmination of a journey steeped in history, faith, and cultural significance. In the article The Grand Inauguration …

Hinduism

Swami Vivekananda

1893: Year of the Yogi: a film on Swami Vivekananda’s arrival in America that introduced yoga and Indian spirituality

By Raj Shah Talking about a film on Swami Vivekananda on his birthday would be not only most appropriate but also symbolic and impactful. Swami ji’s birthday, which falls on January 12, is celebrated as National Youth Day in India, reflecting his enduring influence on the youth and his teachings on strength, vigor, and spirituality.  In 1893, Vivekananda, an Indian …

Parent Coaching

Happy son and father hifive

I’m sorry! By Dr. Namitha Raju

We have grown up in a culture where respecting elders for their wisdom and maturity seems paramount and it’s an expectation firmly established in our subconscious. This established hierarchy can make apologizing or repairing a rupture with our kids difficult. Moreover, for most parents who did not receive apologies from their parents, it’s unclear why and how to make amends.  …

Health

woman write in a notebook with cup of coffee and camera on table

Letting Go & Attracting in the New Year! By Chahna Gupta

There’s something about New Year’s Eve that I look forward to – and that’s our family tradition!  Every year, we all gather around a fire pit. We all go around and talk about how the past year has been for us and then go through the numerology of the upcoming year and what kind of energy the year will bring. …

Immigration

H-1B Visa

Navigating the H-1B Lottery: An Interesting Gateway for Graduates and OPT Seekers.

You may have heard the term “H-1B visa” or “H-1B”. The H-1B program aims to address the shortage of specialized skills within the domestic workforce. It is specifically designed for employers looking for individuals with expertise in fields that require high levels of specialized knowledge, usually requiring at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications. The intention is to provide …

Health & Fitness

women doing yoga

Yoga for Stress

Yoga has been practiced for nearly 5000 years mainly in India but in last few decades it has gained popularity throughout the world as people have discovered the many health benefits of yoga. Yoga which is derived from the word “Yoke” means to bring together the mind, body and spirit. Since the practice of yoga affects both the body and …