Category Archive for: ‘Magazine Article’
Kamala Harris Makes History as First Indian American US Vice President
A culture that worships goddesses produces strong women. – Shyamala Gopalan The very sound of the word Kamala, another name for the goddess Laxmi, throned on a lotus flower, reminds us of nothing but India and Indian heritage. And Kamala Devi Harris particularly accentuated this …
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Editorial February 2021
Dear Readers, Let me start with some good news! COVID cases are declining and thanks to President Trump’s warp speed vaccine development project we have two CDC approved vaccines in the US. We were administering close to one million vaccines per day in President Trump’s …
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The Truths We Hold: An American Journey
The daughter of immigrants and civil rights activists, Vice President Kamala Harris was raised in a California community that cared deeply about social justice. As she rose to prominence as a political leader, her experiences would become her guiding light as she grappled with an …
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Bitcoin- An Impressive Bullish Performance
Bitcoin has recorded an impressive bullish performance this year and the cryptocurrency doesn’t appear to be slowing down. Bitcoin has more than doubled its price in the year-to-date period; it is currently trading up around $35,000, a price that is exponentially higher than the trading …
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Petals of Padma: Acknowledging Excellence
Petals of Padma: Acknowledging Excellence “Be the servant while leading. Be unselfish. Have infinite patience, and success is yours.” ― Swami Vivekananda Padma, the Sanskrit name for lotus, carries great significance in Indian culture and heritage. The Padma, or lotus, emerges from muddy water and …
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Words to Live By…
Hindu scripture consists of volumes of books written over thousands of years. Among these written works are the Bhagavad Gita, four Vedas: Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda, and Upanishads, all of which are the most read and quoted when discussing Hindu scriptures. In this month’s Word …
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Must Read Books February 2021
Want to share a great read? Email your suggestions to info@deshvidesh.com Dharma: Decoding the Epics for a Meaningful Life By Amish and Bhavna Roy Stories can be both entertaining and educative. They can also be insightful and illuminating, especially when they have travelled down the …
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Kasturba Gandhi, the force behind Mahatma Gandhi
By Tanvi Dubey Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi’s evolution from a lawyer, to becoming the face of India’s non-violent struggle for independence as the Mahatma, has been written about at great length. In this journey of a man who is regarded as the father of the …
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Indian Americans Fill Key Positions in President Biden’s Administration
Indian Americans in the United States make for nearly 1% in the total population and 5.9% in the total foreign born population. With President Joe Biden taking office, Indian Americans will hold some of the most prestigious offices in the nation’s administration. Joining the administration …
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Five Simple Yet Smart Money Habits
By Supal Vora, Private Wealth Advisor There’s no denying that it can take some work to create good habits. Becoming more disciplined about your finances is no different. Yet smart money habits can pay off over time, helping you increase your bank account and help …
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