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What Diwali Means to Me by Raj Shah
About 10 years back, Aruna and I started this tradition at Diwali time that we will do Diwali pooja at our home and invite parents with young children. It had multiple reasons — first and foremost, our kids and grandkids live in California. Obviously, we …
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New Jersey Hindu Americans Demand Rescission of Hateful Resolution by Teaneck Democrats
Almost 55 Hindu American organizations representing more than 155,000 residents of Bergen County, NJ, and surrounding areas signed a letter condemning a hateful resolution recently passed by the Teaneck Democratic Municipal Committee (TDMC). The resolution labels almost every major Hindu American organization in the US …
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Is a Caribbean medical school worth it, and do you get a return on investment? By Dr. Bhartiben Patel
It’s been 10 years since I graduated from medical school in the Caribbean. Although much has happened since then, I still remember all the wonderful feelings surrounding my acceptance to the school. I was excited at the time to learn about the world and be …
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The Fundraising Program of the Atlanta Chapter of Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation, USA
Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA was initiated on the principles of providing education to the underprivileged children of rural India. They believe that education can bring the greater world within reach of these children and expand their horizons towards a far better life. With this …
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Kishan Tallapally becomes a member of the Johns Creek City ACE Committee
It is indeed a great honor for Kishan Tallapally to be nominated as a member of the Johns Creek City Arts, Culture and Entertainment (ACE) Committee. The city of Johns Creek has the unique feature of cultural diversity. The residents of the city represent various …
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7 Indian American women among Forbes ‘50 Over 50’
Crossing five decades of life does not mean becoming old; it means adding to one’s wisdom, experience, and achievements in life. Forbes “50 over 50” awards are given as a salutation to the accomplishments of 50+ women in various categories, including Lifestyle, Impact, Entrepreneurs, and …
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Fan’s Letter Leaves Big B Emotional
Living legend Amitabh Bachchan has received a bounty of awards, accolades and admiration throughout his acting career which is very active even today. However, a note of appreciation, a letter praising his compassionate and human character left him completely drowned with emotion. It took place …
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Genesis of Hinduphobia By Dhiru Shah
Distortion & Denigration of Hinduism & Indian History by British Colonialists & Missionaries George Orwell has rightly said: “The most effective way to destroy a people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history.” The British colonialists mastered that practice after the …
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Must Read Books
Kautilyanomics: For Modern Times by Sriram Balasubramanian India was an economic power to reckon with until its economic decline in the 18th century. What explains this long period of prosperity? The answer might lie in a framework of social and economic thought that lies buried …
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Happy Diwali! By Chahna Tailor
Diwali, the Hindu New Year, is a time of renewal. We want to bring in light, positivity, and kindness. We want to remove darkness, negativity, and anything that drains our energy. Darkness could be seen as external, but what about internal? Have you ever experienced …
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