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Desh-Videsh June 2022
COVER STORY
Posted: May 28, 2022
When you’re in the “trenches” of medical school, it helps to have someone along with you. That similar professional commitment made Ronak Gandhi and Milee Patel closer to each other. Both Gandhi and Patel found their soulmates, the love of their lives in each other. The budding doctors started dating back in 2016 as first-year students at the same medical …
Real Wedding
Posted: May 20, 2022
Dates arranged by friends and family don’t often work out, but sometimes… well, the chemistry just might be there. It was Bansry, the cousin of Rushi Shah, who played the matchmaker in pairing him with Karishma Kadakia. Bansry and Karishma were classmates in med school, and Bansry could envision Kadakia as a potential bride for Rushi, so she invited her …
Real Wedding
Posted: May 30, 2022
They met as college students, but it was years later before true love blossomed. Meera Patel and Sagar Shah both studied at the University of Illinois at Chicago where they had a brief introduction. A decade later, they met again through the dating app Hinge and then began their love story on their first date in March 2018. A couple …
Real Wedding
Posted: May 30, 2022
It took a little time – high school years, college years, and then some, but Rina and Rikhil finally found love when they got in touch with each other after college. Despite going to the same high school, the friends lost touch during college. Their friendship eventually turned into something more. They dated for four years, and Rikhil proposed to …
Bridal Beauty
Posted: May 30, 2022
Be it the magical six yards of saree or a lehenga, even the salwar kameez, Indian attires are the favorites of many around the globe. Not just the dresses, but the creators of those dresses, the super-talented Indian fashion designers, have made their talent appreciated and sought after in the international showbiz arena of Hollywood. Their creativity, designs, and intricate …
Immigration
Posted: May 31, 2022
What exactly is Premium Processing? Premium processing is a service, where available, for an extra fee employers can get a decision from the USCIS much more quickly on certain employment-based visa petitions. This usually costs $2,500 and you should get a decision in 15 (or 45) calendar days depending on the visa classification. The premium processing service is an optional additional filing …
Editorial
Posted: May 31, 2022
Dear Reader Into my will, I take thy heart Thy mind shall dwell in my mind In my words thou shall rejoice With all thy heart, May God join thee to me. What a beautiful vow newlyweds are making to each other when they are just about to start a new journey together. This verse in the form of a …
Commynity News
Posted: May 31, 2022
Highlighted Events AR Rahman Live In Concert 2022- Tampa When: 08/04/2022 Where: Carol Morsani Hall – Straz Center for the Performing Arts 1010 N Macinnes Pl, Tampa, FL 33602 Contact: 813-229-7827 Website: www.strazcenter.org Host: AEG Presents / Kash Patel Productions Click Here for More Information AR Rahman Live In Concert 2022 – Atlanta When: 08/07/2022 Where: Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree …
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Bollywood
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, the most talked-about couple in Bollywood, tied the knot on April 14, 2022. Despite the high profiles of both the bride and the groom, the couple decided to do away with the concept of...
Director Vivek Agnihotri is now focusing his attention on his next project The Delhi Files. This film is based on the anti-Sikh riots and brutal killings of the Sikhs in 1984 after the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was...
The Vivek Agnihotri directorial venture, The Kashmir Files, was not on the list of “big releases” of Bollywood, yet the small-budget film with big human content became the biggest blockbuster of tinseltown. And now, the film is making its...
Eminent actor Ajay Devgan announced that his next film Bholaa is scheduled for release on March 30, 2023. He took to his social media handle and shared the news with his fans and followers. The film features Tabu as...
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Desi TV
Slow but steady wins the race. This is what has happened to the Star Plus serial (GHKPM). It started at a slow pace in 2020 and was not on the TRP list at the beginning. However, after the interesting...
Chhavi Mittal, the actor and co-founder of SIT, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. However, the deadly disease has not been able to dampen her spirits. Chhavi has decided to fight the battle against cancer with full positivity. The...
Anupama, the high-rated TV series on Star Plus, just landed on Disney Hotstar with a new theme. Anupama-Namaste America is a prequel that takes the viewers 17 years into the past. Anupama, the lead character, was a young housewife...
Noted Gujarati cinema and TV actor Esha Kansara got engaged to her boyfriend Siddharth Amit Bhavsar, announcing it to be a lifetime collaboration between the two of them. Both of them were overjoyed and emotional at the gorgeous and...
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India News
Indian American students continue to earn high marks in high school with several on the growing list of Valedictorians / Salutatorians.. Divya Chaudhari Chaminade Madonna College Preparatory Valedictorian Devisi Singh Dillard High School Salutatorian Abhishek Suresh Miramar High...
A prodigy with music in his genes, A R Rahman is the exceptional talent that has made Indian music rich and versatile. It was he who successfully integrated Indian classical music with Western Classical music and western instruments to...
The last JWG, was held in Pokhara, Nepal in February 2015 India and Nepal discussed issues related to curbing trans-border criminal and terror activities and strengthening border infrastructure at the 12th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) in...
Union Ministers led Inyernational Day of Yoga celebrations at 75 Iconic sites across the country On the occasion of the 8th International Day of Yoga (IDY), Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined thousands of people in a mass yoga session...
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NRI News
“Working as the Deputy Assistant to the former US President Barack Obama, Sonal formed the White House’s Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation.” Sonal Shah can truly be called a “Woman of Substance.” Apart from being a top-grade...
DisInfo Lab, a company with the motive of unveiling fake news, just came out with its own research report titled, “Operation Tupac – Decoding The Longest War” in response to the USCIRF (United States Commission on International Religious Freedom)...
The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian awards conferred by the Government of India to persons of exceptional and extraordinary quality, honoring their distinguished contributions in their fields of expertise. The names of awardees are announced on...
Indian American Professor receives University System of Georgia Hall of Fame Faculty Award Indian American Professor receives University System of Georgia Hall of Fame Faculty Award Associate Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, Arpita Saha, Ph.D., was chosen unanimously as the...
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Immigration News
What exactly is Premium Processing? Premium processing is a service, where available, for an extra fee employers can get a decision from the USCIS much more quickly on certain employment-based visa petitions. This usually costs $2,500 and you should get...
I am an international student on an F-1 visa and I am about to graduate from my University in May. How can I stay in the US and work? The most important piece of advice I give to...
By Seth Finberg I was told that some registrants in the H-1B lottery have a better chance of selection. Is this true? The H-1B lottery is a random lottery and is therefore nationality neutral. Unlike the “Green Card Lottery”...
One of the most frequently asked questions from clients is “How can I get a green card?” The two most common pathways to becoming a green card holder are 1) getting sponsored by a spouse/ immediate family member, OR...
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Religion
The Indiafest team invites you to join us in ringing in one of our county’s favorite annual festival as we prepare for its Silver Jubilee celebration on Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6, 2022 in Wickham Park –...
By Maria Wirth In 1999, the Pope declared in Mumbai that in the 21st century the cross will be planted in Asia. Strangely, there was not much objection in the media that the Pope expressed so openly his eagerness...
HON. RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI of illinois in the house of representatives Thursday, September 30, 2021 Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. Madam Speaker, today I rise to join the many Hindu faithful in ] the United States in recognizing the month of October...
In 1995, Gatorade launched an advertisement pairing NBA superstar Michael Jordan with the slogan “Life is a sport … drink it up.” It turned out to be one of the best advertisements of all time–with its excellent, inspiring message....
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Health
Happy May and Happy Spring! The season of spring brings qualities of prithvi (earth) and jal/aap (water) elements such as wet, heavy, dense, soft, cloudy, cool, stable, dense, and solid. Environmental changes can affect our bodies in different ways....
Happy Diwali and also Happy Dhanteras! Today, let me talk about one of Hindu Festivals, Dhanteras. Not too many Hindus know the real significance of this important Hindu Festival. Dhanteras, also known as Dhanvantari Trayodashi, Dhantrayodashi, or Dhanvantari Jayanti,...
Happy August! Since we are in the full swing of the summer season, let’s go through some Ayurvedic tips to brighten your skin, make your hair healthier, and keep you calm and relaxed through this fun time! Skin Care...
Now that 2021 is here, many are looking for new ways to manage stress. Although mindfulness and meditation are not new – there is evidence suggesting that humans have been practicing meditation for more than 5,000 years –...
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Sports
Decisions taken by the ICC Board include: Cricket The ICC Cricket Committee, led by former Indian captain Anil Kumble, considered the current issues in the international game, and presented its recommendations which were approved. One of the issues discussed...
Formula 1 was treated to an epic race to raise the curtain for the 2021 season, with Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton going toe-to-toe for victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix. Formula 1 Managing Director, Motorsport, Ross Brawn discusses...
New Zealand batsman Devon Conway has attained a career-best fourth position in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings, thanks to his match-winning knock in the series opener against Bangladesh in Hamilton on Sunday. The left-hander, who has...
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to partner with a world-class and well-established brand to be its Official Apparel Partner and to provide clothing at upcoming ICC events. The ICC is offering exclusive...
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