Desh Videsh January 2019
Desh Videsh – Cover Story
Indian American Actress Shoba Narayan Leads the Way to Broadway
Indian American Actress Shoba Narayan Leads the Way to Broadway Broadway star Shoba Narayan grew up in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. In this suburb outside of Philadelphia, Narayan, one of five children, would perform nightly variety much to the chagrin of her siblings. Though her two brothers felt being subject to these shows was akin to “torture,” Narayan’s parents noticed her …
e-Magazine
Financial Planning
Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan
Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan By Ashish Kumar Vince Lombardi, legendary coach of the NFL Green Bay Packers once said, “Plan your work and work your plan.” It is very true that in order to accomplish anything in life, be it good grades in school, financial freedom, or a successful career, you must have a plan. But a …
Financial Planning
Strategies to Reduce Your Taxes and Keep More of Your Savings
Strategies to Reduce Your Taxes and Keep More of Your Savings By Umang Thakkar & Payal Agarwal We are living in a reformed tax world now, since the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017. For most of us, the effects of this act will not be felt until we file our 2018 Tax Return, due …
Financial Planning
Tax Scams & Schemes
Tax Scams & Schemes The "dirty dozen" favored by criminals & cheats. Provided by Rajesh Jyotishi Year after year, criminals try to scam certain taxpayers. Year after year, certain taxpayers resort to schemes in an effort to put one over on the Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.). These cons occur year-round, not just during tax season. In response to their frequency, …
Health
Meditation for Children
Meditation for Children By Chahna Tailor With the world moving so rapidly, it has become possible to provide future generations with more than our parents or grandparents could have even dreamed. Children are being exposed to so many things at an earlier and earlier age: news bytes, celebrities, sports, music, among a variety of other subjects. We all know that …
Health
10 Ways to Naturally Detox your Body for the New Year
10 Ways to Naturally Detox your Body for the New Year By: Saira Sultan, ND The New Year means a time for a New You. If this means to achieve your weight loss goals or cleanse your body, then these detoxes will be a great way to jump start your 2019. Drink Water : Water is part of every metabolic …
Bollywood
Bollywood News
Bollywood Actors & Directors Meet PM Modi On December 18, a delegation of Bollywood producers and actors met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Mumbai. The delegation addressed current issues being faced by the film industry. The group spoke about more uniform and lower rates of GST for the entertainment industry. The team also urged the PM to consider the development …
Desi TV
Kapil Sharma Show, Ishqbaaz, Kanpur Wale Khuranas on Desi TV
Kapil Sharma returns to TV with The Kapil Sharma Show Indian TV’s favorite comedian Kapil Sharma is back again with a brand new season of The Kapil Sharma Show on Sony Entertainment Television. The show will air every weekend. It features some old cast members like Kiku Sharda, Chandan Prabhakar, and Sumona Chakravarti. There will be some new faces joining …
Community News
Community News
Florida Orlando New Year with Recitation of Sri Ganesha When: 01/6/2019, 1:30 PM Where: Community Hall of HSCF 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry,32707 Contact: Madan Arora 407-971-9259 Host: HSCF New Age Group Uttrayan Kite Festival When: 01/13/2019, 10:30 AM Where: Barnett Park 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando,32808 Contact: 407-460-2020 407-948-4041 Host: Gujarati Society Central Florida Republic Day – Lohri – Kite …
Editorial
Editorial
Dear Readers, Happy 2019! The start of a new year is always bittersweet, as we reflect on last year’s memories but eagerly anticipate new challenges in the year ahead. Of course, every new year starts with a look at health and finances. Though not an exciting topic, managing your finances is something people of all ages should embrace. A well …
