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Ayodhya Verdict: Present Perfect, Future Bright

By Kanchan Gupta The Ramayan tells us that Sri Ram was banished from Ayodhya and sent into exile for 14 years to deny him the crown that was rightfully his. The great epic recounts the story of those 14 years of trials and tribulations in …

Book Review - The Battle for Rama Case of the Temple at Ayodhya-ftr

Book Review – The Battle for Rama: Case of the Temple at Ayodhya By Meenakshi Jain

For over a decade, a handful of Left historians have strenuously endeavoured to stymie the Ramjanmabhumi movement. From questioning the antiquity of Rama worship and the identity of ancient Ayodhya, they have also challenged the widely held belief Babri Masjid was built on the site …

AAPI’s 37th Annual Convention Inaugurates by Shri Sadhguru

Shri Sadhguru, who is a recognized pioneer in nurturing global harmony efforts, recently inaugurated the AAPI’s 37th Annual convention in Atlanta. Dr. Naresh Parikh, Indian American president of AAPI, according to a press release, stating that the convention offers “a setting that will facilitate our …

The World bows to Vighnaharta Shree Ganesh

Indians ring in the celebrations of the most awaited festivals, the Ganesh Chaturthi. This year is no exception and even the added colors are speaking far more than words. Millions of small and big Ganpati idols have been brought up with full enthusiasm, music and …

Words to Live By…

Compiled by RajShah Inspiring Commencement Speeches What better time to discuss commencement speeches than in the Desh-Videsh Education special edition. Enjoy these quotable quotes from a few timeless commencement speeches by notable Indians to help you define your own success. Raghuram Rajan 23rd Reserve Bank …

7th Annual Divya Shakti Retreat

10/17/2019 Pujya Gurudev, Swami Chinmayananda, was a staunch advocate of women’s study groups and support systems…

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Serves Akshaya Patra’s 3 Billionth Meal

Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi commemorated The Akshaya Patra Foundation’s serving of cumulative 3 Billion meals at an event held at the organization’s campus in Vrindavan, Mathura, on 11th February, 2019. The Prime Minister was joined by the Honorable Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Ram …

US Presidential aspirant Tulsi Gabbard hits back at Critics, says she is Targeted for being a ‘Hindu’

Democratic presidential aspirant Tulsi Gabbard claims that she has been a victim of “religious bigotry” as some media outlets have accused her of being a ‘Hindu nationalist’. A four-term Democratic congresswoman, 37-year-old Gabbard is the first Hindu elected to the US Congress. In an op-ed …

Glossary of Hinduism terms

Aarti Pronounced “AARa-tee.” In Hinduism, the most common ritual that is performed in front of the image of a deity, whether in a temple or in a home shrine. It typically consists of waving, in a clockwise motion, various items in front of the deity. …

Let Us Be Hindus

Let Us Be Hindus By Swami Chinmayanandaji It has become a new fashion with the educated Hindu to turn up his nose and sneer in contempt at the very mention of his religion in any discussion. Personally, I too belong in my sympathies to these …