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Of Dreams, Fairy Tales and Luxury Shetal and Dipesh
Some people believe that you cannot have all that you have dream of on your wedding day. They think that you can imagine, and then probably some of it will come true. For Shetal Patel, a physician from Georgia, her dream wedding came true, complete …
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The Ecstasy of a Destination Wedding Paru and Rishi
All girls dream of being swept off their feet and being whisked away to a magical place where they will be married, and then live happily forever. Paru Mehta too had the same dream, one where she knew exactly wherer her wedding destination would be …
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The Secret of a Good – Wedding Planner
Any wedding requires a lot of planning, attention to detail, and proper execution. When you think of an Indian wedding, it is a grand affair that lasts through several days and functions. Although they are great fun to attend, only the family and other close …
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Editorial November 2011
November 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. Once again, we are very excited to present our Desh-Videsh winter wedding resource special edition, which discusses newlyweds and …
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The Evolution Of Diwali And Its Relevance To The World
Diwali is among the most celebrated of all Indian observances. Elaborate and lavish, this holiday is enjoyed by all strata of society. This is a festival eagerly awaited by each member of the family, whether young or old, and is equally enjoyed by all. Diwali …
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How Hinduism Makes Me a Better American
Author by Vinti Singh I tried an experiment last year in which I attempted to go a week without buying anything from China. My choices as a consumer were severely limited. It was nearly impossible to find clothes, gifts or even nails to hang up …
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Gandhiji’s Words and Actions are Alive on Campuses Even Today
Indian revolutionary Mahatma Gandhi said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Gandhiji was an advocate for a peaceful Indian independence movement at a time when independence and peace were not even used together in the same sentence. Using ahimsa, nonviolence, he …
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Immigration Q & A October 2011
Author by Edward Boreth How long can I stay outside the United States if I am a US citizen? As long as you want! Once you are a US citizen, there is no limit on the time you may stay outside the US. This is …
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Anna Hazare The Gandhi of 21st Century India?
When Anna Hazare began his epic fast a few weeks ago, there were people who called him the Gandhi of today. His vision of the Jan Lokpal Bill became the vision of every Indian as they joined him whole-heartedly. There is a certain similarity between …
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