Monthly Archive for: ‘January, 2011’
New Year, New You – Healthy Recipes
Healthy Recipes to help you right in the New Year. So you’ve been stuffing yourself full of bhajia and delicious sweets. Even though Sameer ji “forced” you to eat yet another gulab jamun, in truth, you tru1ly enjoyed every bite of it. Well, now it’s …
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Editorial January 2011
January 2011 Dear Readers, On behalf of the entire Desh-Videsh team, I would like to wish everyone a Happy, and more importantly, a Healthy New Year. This month’s Desh-Videsh stays true to the tradition of providing more value to our readers. And so, we are …
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Books We’re Reading
Autobiography of a Sadhu: A Journey into Mystic India By Rampuri From drinking the “Nectar of Immortality” at the source of the Ganges River to allegations of tantric murder, this autobiography is filled with true accounts of magic, miracles, ghosts, and austerities, with lessons on …
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Sixth AACSA Convention
A precursor to this year’s holiday season, Tampa residents witnessed a day and night to remember as the Sixth Annual National Convention of the Asian American Convenience Store Owners Association (AACSA) held its Exhibition and Trade Expo and Gala Awards Banquet. The day events were marked …
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Desi TV Duniya
Hero Honda Roadies 8 set to rock After a disappointing season 7, MTV Hero Honda Roadies is back with its eight edition with the launch of its anthem, Yahaan composed by Raghu Ram and Hindi rock outfit Airport’s Arijit Datta. The anthem for the ‘MTV …
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Bollywood Today
Ranbir’s Sex Appeal Spreads All Over Asia That Ranbir is all the ladys’ man is common knowledge. That his fans have spread all across not just India but Asia is quite a surprise. The latest statistics have come in and Ranbir has been voted the …
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The Asian American Store Owners Association
The Asian American Store Owners Association (AASOA) is quickly growing. Founded in 2009 by Kantilal Bhalani, over 900 store owners throughout Florida have become members establishing a strong voice for the region. Membership is free and benefits include discounted prices, exposure to new services and …
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Immigration Q & A January 2011
Author by Edward Boreth As the winter brings cold fronts from Canada, I am reminded that many South Asian and even Caribbean immigrants first immigrate to Canada, and then after many years seek the warmer climate of the United States. In this issue, I will …
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Community Pride Pandit Ramsurat K. Maharaj: The Loss of a Great Soul
On May 17, 2010, the South Florida Community lost a great spiritual leader in the passing of Pandit Ramsurat K. Maharaj. Pandit Ramsurat was a pillar in our society providing leadership, guidance, comfort, encouragement and hope to the young, old, sick, and troubled individuals looking …
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