Deshvidesh | - Part 909

YOGA Yoga is a practice that uses posture and breathing techniques to induce mental relaxation and improve the immunity system. It is the reunion of the self with divine power. Yoga looks into the root causes of every disease and works towards eliminating those …

NRI FOCUS

Born in Trivandrum, Kerala, Dr. Zachariah P. Zachariah has become a successful member of the South Asian community in South Florida. Upon moving to the United States in 1972, Dr. Zachariah entered into a residency program at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Paterson, …

Community Pride

“Most Valuable Physician” Now Chief of Staff at Broward General Medical Center Loving husband, caring father, most valuable physician and wonderful friend, Dr. Rajiv Chokshi, is now holding the leadership role, which has never been held by any Indian or by any Asian here in …

Bollywood Today

AISHWARYA WAITING FOR RAAVAN Aishwarya Rai is eagerly awaiting the release of her upcoming movie, Mani Ratnam directed Raavan. This movie, she says, gave her a chance to showcase her acting abilities and not just be a glam doll. “My role is completely non-glamorous,” says …

Aerobics

Aerobic dance and beyond For those of you who thought aerobics was all about dancing, here is some clarification: Aerobic exercise is a moderate intensity workout that extends over a certain period of time and uses oxygen in the process. There is not just one …

Indian Idol (Musical Safari)

Sony Entertainment Television vouches for its popular adaptation of the blockbuster Pop Idol format that took the nation by storm in its very first season. High hopes are riding on this ‘made-for-television phenomenon’ that combines drama and reality with music, humor, thrill and glamour. …

Combination Synergy

Tomatoes and Broccdi While both tomatoes and broccoli are highly nutritious on their own, when combined they offer supercharged cancer fighting ability. Tomatoes contain lycopene, an important nutrient that is a natural cancer preventative. The sulphur contained in broccoli helps to eliminate tumor-causing toxins. Together …

May 2010

Rishikesh The way to the divine

Come here for spiritual sojourn, an adventurous retreat, or a visit to the lap of Mother Nature. A trip to Rishikesh manifests itself into an indomitable rejuvenation of the mind, body and soul. My own yearning to have an encounter with my inner self pulled …