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A Taj Wedding
The two families from two neighboring countries brought out long lists of traditions, almost doubling the civilities, and so the complications. The Beginning It all started with casual phone conversations. Nazreen would ring her friend Nida. Every time, Nida’s cousin Sharjeel would receive the call. …
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A Fairy Tale Wedding
They were brought together by garba. And a surprise trip to Venice took their relationship to the next level. A proposal under the Rialto Bridge, an engagement ceremony in India, and a grand wedding in Atlanta – Shruti and Hiren’s wedding is a fascinating fairy …
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MyShadi Bridal Expo
Desh-Videsh and MyShadi did it again! An exhibit hall adorned sleek, modern mandaps and glittering with dazzling jewels and clothing was the site of the MyShadi Bridal Expo held on September 12 at the Hilton Orlando Hotel. Future brides, grooms, and their families perused …
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A Vegetarian – way of life in The US
Garden salad … caprese pasta … veggie wrap… tofu eggplant … panang curry with vegetables… these dishes might sound familiar to vegetarians who like dining out often. I visited the farmers market in Los Angeles last month and was overwhelmed and excited at the same …
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My Life is My Message
Once a British reporter asked Gandhiji, while the train was pulling out of the railway station, “Do you have a message I can take back to my people?” It just happened that it was a day of silence for Gandhiji. In spite of his …
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Enlighten This Diwali
Beyond Ayodhya While the most popular legend for celebration of Diwali is Lord Rama’s glorious and long-awaited return to his Kingdom of Ayodhya after his fourteen years of exile in the forests, there are various other mythological reasons that make the day so reverential …
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Bollywood Today
After Sherlyn Chopra posted her nude pictures on Twitter and was then banned from the micro-blogging site, it’s Mallika Sherawat who has posted her topless pictures on Twitter. Undoubtedly, she’s bold and hot, but the actress has gone too far in proving her comfort before …
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Indian Art and Artists
At the age of seven, Shamsher Singh began studying the tabla at the Sikh Gurdwara in New Jersey. He continued his studies in tabla and Indian classical music with some of the most highly sought after maestros including Ustad Zakir Hussain and Pandit Anindo Chatterjee. …
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