October, 2020 |

Why ‘Namaste’ has Become the Perfect Pandemic Greeting

Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences, Pennsylvania State University Hands over the heart in prayer pose. A little bow of the head. A gesture of respect. An acknowledgment of our shared humanity. And no touching. As people the world over are choosing to ditch handshakes …

Addressing and Overcoming Enemies Within You

By Sri Dhira Chaitanyaji Editor’s note: It is our pleasure to present to you a seven part series about addressing and overcoming enemies within ourselves. As we live and interact with the world and deal with people we often find ourselves in situations that are …

Start Your Day the Ayurvedic Way

By Chahna Tailor Did you know that even in Ayurveda there is a perfect way to start your day? Dinacharya is the combination of two words: dina, which means day or daytime, and charya, which means regimen or routine. This daytime routine can help to …

ELEV8 EV3NTS

Welcome to ELEV8 EVENTS. We manage and run full production events. We provide a customized event experience for our clients. We are based in Charlotte, NC and are able to travel world wide. If you are in search of a DJ, AV equipment, or lighting …

Raj Shah, Managing Editor of Desh Videsh Media Group

Editorial October 2020

Dear Readers, Coronavirus is clearly here to stay. As we close this issue, we have gotten the news that President Trump and the First Lady tested positive for COVID-19. I wish them both a speedy recovery. Many of us are eager to move on with …

Sundar Pichai: An Influential Force

Indian American Sundar Pichai, who first began his career as a materials engineer and is now the CEO of both Google, Inc. and its holding company, Alphabet Inc., earned a place on TIME magazine’s list of 100 Most Influential People of 2020. Pichai was born …

Righting the Ship After a Financial Setback

by Navneet Pahal 2020 has proven to be a challenging year in many ways, not the least of which has been a less than hospitable financial environment. Events ranging from a significant bear market in stocks earlier in the year to a dramatic increase in …

Akshaya Patra Foundation Exceeds Fundraising Target at Families for Change Virtual Gala Event

The Akshaya Patra Foundation held it’s Families for Change virtual gala on Saturday, September 22, 2020, raising a total of $500,000. The funds will provide COVID relief to migrant workers, including cooked meals and ration boxes for families. The funds will also provide Happiness Kits …

Good nutrition contributes to keeping COVID-19 and other diseases away

By Dr. Grayson Jaggers Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences The connection between the pandemic and our dietary habits is undeniable. The stress of isolation coupled with a struggling economy has caused many of …

Must Read Books

New India: Reclaiming the Lost Glory by Dr. Arvind Panagariya With GDP having touched $2.6 trillion, India is poised to become the world’s third-largest economy in less than a decade. In doing so, it will have moved one step closer to reclaiming its pre-1820s glory, …