July 2013
Desh Videsh July 2013 – Cover Story
2013 script National Spelling Bee
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is an exciting annual event that tests the spelling quotient amongst budding talents. Each year brings new challenges and heartbreaking close calls. Brought to a fever pitch by a group of students who excel over a wide range of personal interests and dreams, this year’s event was a dynamic clash between the top three spellers, …
e-Magazine
Education
Class Of 2013 Valedictorians And Salutatorians
The younger generation of our community continues to amaze. From winning national spelling bees and science competitions to excelling in dance and music, Indian American students truly demonstrate the results of the impact of hard work and perseverance. This month, we recognize the valedictorians and salutatorians of the class of 2013. These students followed a rigorous schedule and pursued advanced …
India News
Amit Talati Award At South Florida Hindu Temple By Smeeta Patel Chairperson, Education Program South Florida Hindu Temple
Recently, the South Florida Community and South Florida Hindu Temple (SFHT) lost a great friend and teacher. Amit Talati’s untimely passing at the age of 43 left the entire community in shock and utter disbelief. Over the past five years, Amit Talati was a sevak (teacher) in South Florida Hindu Temple’s Education program touching the lives of so many students …
Religion
Happy Ramadan
The Holy month of Ramadan starts on Tuesday July 9th 2013. On Behalf of the entire Desh Videsh team, we like to wish our Muslim readers Happy Ramadan. Ramadan is a month of fasting for Muslims—a time for introspection, charity, and repentance in order to attain God’s mercy and blessings. Ramadan is considered the holiest month of the Islamic calendar …
Religion, Temple
Dharma Bee-Nationwide Quiz Contest On Swami Vivekananda And Sri Krishna
At the Art Institute of Chicago, children speaking in American accents with matching orange T-shirts posed for photos and stood where the man they’d spent months studying, called for interfaith tolerance and understanding, said a recent article in the Chicago Tribune. The occasion was a field trip. The event was National Dharma Bee contest. The contest was part of SV …
Desi TV
Wedding Resource Directory Spring 2026
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Immigration
Immigration Q & A July 2013
Author by Edward Boreth Q. I am a permanent resident for 9 years and 11 months, and I would like to apply for U.S. citizenship. Do I need to renew my green card first or can I just file the citizenship application directly? A. Generally no. Although USCIS representatives will tell you that you need to renew your green card, …
Bollywood
A Mesmerizing bollywood Night In Vancouver
Glitz and glam hit a high point in Vancouver in April with LuxCozi’s Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA). The first ever LuxCozi Times of India Film Awards launched perfectly in the year when Hindi Cinema completes 100 years of existence. The three-day bollywoodextravaganza took place in the coastal city of Vancouver, British Columbia, to honor excellence in Hindi Cinema …
