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Orlando 2011 MyShadi Bridal Expo
As the doors to the exhibit hall opened, eager brides waited with bated breath in anticipation of a productive afternoon of wedding planning to come. The exhibit hall sparkled with sophisticated, eye-catching mandaps and vendors artfully displaying their services, latest jewelry, and clothing designs. The …
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Bollywood Today
It is always difficult when you lose in love. While both involved end up losing a great deal, there is always one party which has a heavier price to pay. And it looks like Prateik had the shorter end of the stick when it came to …
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Desi TV Duniya
Siddharth Hot Contender for India’s Sexiest Bachelor Title He is a bachelor, he is sexy, and oh-so eligible. Although Siddharth Mallya and Deepika Padukone may go all out to say there is nothing special to their relationship beyond what meets the eye, everyone knows better. …
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Celebrating Diwali with Children
As the generations progress, the essence of Diwali seems to get even more diluted, until what the holiday really stands for remains as faint pictures of what we have seen our elders do around the house. Especially for the Indian American community, who are already …
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Editorial October 2011
October 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. First, I would like to wish you all a Happy Diwali! To my Gujarati friends, I also extend greetings …
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Western Fire, Eastern Wood
Author by Faren Rajkumar To be a true American is to be patriotic and persevering. A good American citizen understands the constitution and is aware of and protects their rights to free speech, press and religion. “If the freedom of speech is taken away, then …
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The Pursuit of Eternal Happiness Teachings From the Bhagwad Gita
In the different yogas or chapters of the most exalted Hindu scripture, the Bhagwad Gita, Lord Krishna, a Vishnu incarnate, Himself extols the virtues and character that makes an individual transcend to the divine. In perhaps the most fitting end, He focuses on the attainment …
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Sanand The Moter City of India
Sanand was just another sleepy little town in Gujarat of which many people knew nothing. It took some resistance from the government of West Bengal and a proactive Gujarat government to set this town on a roll and catapult it to instant attention. The activity …
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Immigration Q & A
Author by Edward Boreth I lost my naturalization certificate and my passport! Now I have no proof of US citizenship. What do I do? You may apply to USCIS for a replacement naturalization certificate. The fee is $345 and the application may take several months …
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