Desh-Videsh October 2026
Cover Story
Pia Dandiya: Florida Roots, Indian Heritage, Congressional Ambition
For Desh-Videsh Magazine readers in South Florida, Pia Dandiya’s campaign for Congress carries particular local significance. Born and raised in Palm Beach County by parents who immigrated from Jaipur, India, Dandiya has built a career spanning classroom teaching, school leadership, federal government service, and public sector work in the technology industry. Today, she is raising her family near the community …
Digital Magazine
Health
Garba, Diwali, and a Healthier Heart
What Indian American Families Should Know About Heart Health BY Dr. Kavitha Reddy By the time the Garba music starts, the Patel family has already had a full day. The grandparents helped prepare dinner, the parents rushed home from work, and the children spent an hour deciding what to wear. Now everyone is at the community hall. The children run …
Guest Editorial
Guest Editorial | October 2026
Planning Our Wedding with Desh-Videsh By Anjali Vyas and Rohan Mehta, Atlanta, Georgia How do you begin planning a wedding when every answer seems to bring another question? As an engaged couple in Atlanta, we are discovering how much thought goes into a celebration. Choosing a venue is one decision. Understanding what matters to our families, finding professionals, and …
Indian American
Indian Americans and the 2026 Midterms
By Raj Shah For many Indian American families, life in America has centered on everyday responsibilities: finding work, educating children, starting businesses, and becoming part of a neighborhood. Politics often enters the conversation when a government decision reaches the household. A change in healthcare policy affects a parent’s treatment. A school board decision affects a child’s classroom. An immigration rule …
Deshvidesh
Introducing “Desh-Videsh 33 Years Ago”
In 1993, Desh-Videsh began sharing the stories, concerns, celebrations, and achievements of our community. Thirty-three years later, we are opening those early pages again. With this issue, we introduce a new section, “Desh-Videsh 33 Years Ago.” Each month, we will select and reprint one article that appeared in Desh-Videsh during 1993. It is a chance to remember what mattered to …
Festivals
FROM GARBA TO DIWALI
Hindu Festivals Connect Indian-Americans with Their Hindu Heritage By Dr. Mohini Shinde At 3:00 PM on a Sunday afternoon, the family room became a rehearsal hall. The coffee table has been pushed against the wall. Two mothers are counting beats from a phone while six children try to remember where to turn. One boy keeps moving to the left when …
Book Review
Free Your Mind from Overthinking: Discover the Power of Trust
by Raj Shah There is no shortage of advice about overthinking. Think differently. Calm the mind. Stay present. Shireen Chada’s Free Your Mind from Overthinking takes a different approach. What if the problem isn’t that we think too much, but that we are using thought to do a job it was never meant to do? Chada argues that overthinking is …
Immigration News
U.S. Legal Immigration System Faces Mounting Pressure, Warns Bush Institute
By Anjali V. Deshmukh In her newly released Monthly Immigration Update for September 2026, Laura Collins, Director of Immigration Policy at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, presents a stark assessment of the American immigration landscape. The comprehensive policy analysis details how recent executive branch decisions, sweeping fee adjustments, and unprecedented administrative backlogs are creating severe headwinds for the U.S. …
Rema’s Ramblings
Rema’s Ramblings – Ganesh Chaturthi: Memories of Modaks, Music, and Mumbai
Ganesh Chaturthi: Memories of Modaks, Music, and Mumbai Growing up in Mumbai, one of the most enjoyable Indian festivals was Ganesh Chaturthi. One might wonder why such a deeply religious festival was fun for a child. Of course, I learnt about the traditions of Ganesh Chaturthi and participated in the crowded community worship as well as in the poojas at …
NRI News
Indian-Origin Executives Earn Spots on TIME’s 2026 List
Several Indian-origin business leaders have been featured in TIME’s 2026 list of executives recognized for their influence across technology, data and digital innovation. The list highlights professionals working in areas ranging from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to retail technology, financial services and enterprise transformation. Among those featured is Suresh Kumar, Walmart’s executive vice president, global chief technology officer and chief …
Horoscope
Horoscope October 2026
By Pandit Vijayanand Aries (Mesh) | (March 21 – April 19) October brings a swift pivot toward your shared finances and deep partnerships. With Venus stationing retrograde early in the month, reflect before diving headfirst into major joint investments or romantic commitments. The Libra New Moon on October 10th opens fresh avenues for collaboration, urging you to seek harmony …
Bollywood News
Alia Bhatt Praises Ranbir Kapoor in Love & War Poster
Anticipation around Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Love & War has grown after the release of Ranbir Kapoor’s first-look poster. The actor appears in a rugged, intense avatar, giving audiences an early glimpse of his character in the highly awaited drama. The film, which also features Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, is scheduled to arrive in theaters worldwide on January …
NRI News
NIH Launches AI Tool to Link Biomedical Research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has introduced an experimental research tool designed to help scientists better understand how individual biomedical studies connect with the broader body of scientific evidence. Called Linked Discoveries, the new platform was launched on September 24 by the NIH’s National Library of Medicine (NLM). It allows researchers to start with a publication indexed in PubMed …
Community News
Community News October 2026
Highlighted Events Diwali Dinner When: 11/14/2026, 5.30 to 7.30 PM Where: Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld 6677 Sea Harbor, Orlando,32821 Contact: Chirag 407-797-9407 Email: Info@gujaratisocietycfl.com Host: Gujarati Society Central Florida Bollywood Diwali Cruise 2026 When: 11/27/2026, 8:30 PM Where: Port Miami 1015 North America Way, Miami, 33132 Host: Florida Bollywood Events 2026 Diwali Celebration Festival Of Lights When: 10/25/2026, 6 TO …
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