Desh-Videsh November 2020
Cover Story
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 and hugs for fear of contracting the coronavirus, namaste is becoming the perfect pandemic greeting. …
Digital Magazine
Health & Fitness
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 quite challenging. While it is possible that we run into people who appear to be …
Incredible Indian
What Gandhi Can Teach Today’s Protesters
Almost a century ago, Mohandas K. Gandhi – commonly known by the honorific Mahatma, the great-souled one – emphasized nonviolent resistance in his campaign for Indian independence. Today, as my research shows, Gandhi has become an iconic figure for people seeking social change, including communities across the United States. Explaining nonviolence For Gandhi, nonviolence was not simply the absence of …
Bridal Beauty
Ubtan: Eastern Beauty Meets West
The tradition of Ubtan dates back to ancient texts in India. As written in the Vedas, it was used for nourishing, protection and beautification of the skin. Ubtan is a common household name in India for a traditional Ayurvedic recipe to detoxify the skin and body, known for its ability to beautify your complexion. It softens and smoothes, while cleansing …
Health & Fitness
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 make sure that your doshas remain in balance. If we start in the morning, there …
Immigration
An October Surprise for Employment-Based Workers
By: Rishi P. Oza, Esq. The October Visa Bulletin was welcome good news for an otherwise bleak 2020, as the priority dates moved significantly for EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 category workers from both India and China. The dramatic jump forward holds the promise of unlocking thousands of foreign workers from their current job positions and giving them flexibility of moving …
Book Review
Must Read Books November 2020
Want to share a great read? Email your suggestions to info@deshvidesh.com The Garden of Solitude by Siddhartha Gigoo The exodus of Kashmiri Pandits due to the increasing militant actions in the valley is one of the saddest parts of Kashmir’s history. In Siddhartha Gigoo’s The Garden of Solitude, we meet one such Kashmiri Pandit boy, Sridhar. Forced to flee his …
Religion
Horoscope November 2020
Mesha ( Aries ) You should control your anger. Keep control on your expenses. You will get full support from your life partner. Your hard work and confidence will bring you success in important projects. You will get freedom from problems related to finance. Great benefits can be found in business and jobs. Success will come in disputed cases. Stay …
Community News
Community News November 2020
HomEtainment Series Ft. Srinivas & Sharanya Srinivas When: 11/1/2020, 10:30 PM Contact: 960-012-4164 Email: vj@silvertree.asia Host: Silvertree Classical Violin Duo Recital by Violin Vidushis Dr. Lalitha & Dr. Nandini and troupe When: 11/8/2020, 9:30 PM Contact: 503-446-8123 Email: info@rasika.org Host: Rasika – Portland Pandit Jasraj Tribute Concert When: 11/1/2020, 8:00 PM Contact: 480-788-8775 Host: Spkacademy KS Chithra Live When: 11/14/2020, …
Bollywood News
Madhuri and Sriram Nene celebrate their 21st Anniversary!
Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit married NRI surgeon Sriram Nene on October 17, 1999, and theirs is a marriage that has been always under the radar. The happenstance of Bollywood’s leading diva marrying a talented but reticent doctor who was far removed from the film world caused a stir. Yet the duo seems in love and always declares their affection for …
Desi TV
Krishna Kaul Reveals Biggest Prankster on Kumkum Bhagya Sets
Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms has yet another feather in its illustrious cap as drama television series Kumkum Bhagya has transpired to be one of the most popular daily soaps on small screen. Having premiered in 2014 on Zee TV, the show has been running successfully for six years now. Loosely based on Jane Austen’s novel Sense and Sensibility, the story …
Editorial
Editorial November 2020
Dear Readers, What can Gandhi ji teach today’s protestors? Well that is a burning and timely question. I am not even sure whether today’s protesters want to listen to Gandhi ji or for that matter anybody including the police force who are there to protect them. As a matter of fact they even go so far as telling us “Let …
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