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    Desi Daughters: Empowering the Chutney Sandwich Generation

    We have a problem. Early Indian immigrants to the U.S. are aging. But we’re not ready. The first major wave of Indian immigrants arrived in the 1960s after U.S. immigration laws changed. Now, that generation is in their 80s and 90s, with many more aging …

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  • Manav Mandir Temple Presents Indiafest in Melbourne

    Manav Mandir Temple Presents Indiafest in Melbourne 2025

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Indiafest will celebrate its 28th Annual Festival on Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 9, in Wickham Park at 2500 Parkway Dr., Melbourne. It’s a fun family event that brings the Indian culture, history and tradition to the Space Coast. Started in …

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  • The Spiritual Journey of Marriage by Chahna Gupta

    The Spiritual Journey of Marriage by Chahna Gupta

    The Spiritual Journey of Marriage by Chahna Gupta Marriage is often celebrated as the union of two individuals, but in the Vedic tradition, it goes far beyond companionship and shared responsibilities. It is seen as a sacred journey—a partnership designed to foster self-discovery and fulfill …

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    Parenting Do’s and Don’ts

    By Dr. Meenakshi Iyer Parenting is both a privilege and a responsibility, involving delicate balances of love, guidance, and discipline. Raising children certainly can never follow some universal manual because every family and child is unique. However, general principles and strategies—the “do’s” and “don’ts”—can help …

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  • Gurukul Academy: The Future of Hindu Education in America By Nilam Ramchandani

    Gurukul Academy: The Future of Hindu Education in America By Nilam Ramchandani

    For centuries, the Hindu community has excelled in every field imaginable—medicine, technology, business, academia, and beyond. We have built the most expensive and magnificent temples outside of India, created billion-dollar enterprises, and produced some of the brightest minds shaping the world today. And yet, in …

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  • The Kumbh Mela: A Journey of Faith, Unity, and Discovery

    The Kumbh Mela: A Journey of Faith, Unity, and Discovery

    The Kumbh Mela is not a religious event alone; it represents a journey of faith, unity, and spiritual discovery that has become a global phenomenon. Held once every four years, this great fair brings together millions of devotees across India and the world into a …

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    Padma Award Winners 2025: Honoring Indian-Americans for Excellence

    By Raj Shah Presented annually on India’s Republic Day,these awards fall into three categories: Padma Vibhushan for extraordinary service, Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of high order, and Padma Shri for notable service in any domain. “India’s President confers the awards during ceremonies held at …

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    Editorial February 2025

    Dear Readers, Aruna and I make it a point to visit India almost every year. Most of the time, our trip revolves around attending a family wedding, and nearly always, it is a short visit lasting about three weeks. However, this time, we decided to …

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  • Community News April 2024

    Community News Feburary 2025

    Highlighted Events Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh & VHPA Announces 3 Day Hindu Heritage Camp 2025 When: 15, 16 & 17, February, 2025, 12:00 PM Where: Camp Owaissa Bauer 17001 SW 264th Street, Homestead,33031 Contact: Deepika Saxena 305-219-8854 Email: hss.fll.sangam@gmail.com Host: Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA Jazim Sharma …

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  • Maha Kumbh 2025: Fascinating Facts and Numbers

    Maha Kumbh 2025: Fascinating Facts and Numbers

    The Maha Kumbh Mela commenced on the auspicious day of Paush Purnima, which fell on January 13, 2025, and will continue until February 26, 2025. This year’s Mahakumbh Mela is particularly significant as the rare planetary alignment occurs only once every 144 years. The 2025 …

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