Desh Videsh July 2017
Desh Videsh – Cover Story
Class of 2017 Valedictorians and salutatorians
Aditya Patel – Valedictorian School: South Cobb High School GPA: 4.656 College: Georgia Institute of Technology Parents: Soham and Puloma Patel Academic Awards: Georgia Certificate of Merit, Outstanding Math Student Award for Statistics, Top 10 for all 4 Years, AP Scholar with Distinction. Extracurricular: Secretary and Co-Media Captain for Robotics, Parliamentarian for National Honors Society, Part of Volunteer Committee for …
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Education
What Leadership Means In Admissions
What Leadership Means In Admissions By Ishan Puri Founder of Synocate “Leadership” is a major buzzword in college admissions; it is found across applications through essay supplements, work experience, and extracurricular activities. But what do admissions officers really want to see? Why Leadership Matters On a scale of 1-4, with 4 being of most important value, schools like Princeton, Yale, …
Education
The Real Cost of College
How much will your family end up paying for college? Your household’s income may have less influence than you think – and some private colleges may be cheaper than you assume. Private schools sometimes extend the best aid offers. Yes – it is true that the more money you earn and the more assets you have in a tax-advantaged college …
Education
6 Tips to Help Your Child Excel in Math
6 Tips to Help Your Child Excel in Math We generally think that the life of children is free from any worries, and so we long for such a carefree lives. Reality, though, is different. Children do have their own set of worries with their studies being the most prominent among them. With increasing competition, even the syllabus of junior …
Education
3 Ways To Have a Wholesome Summer
3 Ways to Have a Wholesome Summer By Aditi Wardhan Singh The last day of school, I got my son ready and sent him off with a happy heart and waited for the clock to strike 12:00 pm when he would come back and I would hug him, wishing him a “Happy Beginning of Summer Vacation!” The mere thought of …
Education
2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee: Indian Americans Continue to Succeed
2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee: Indian Americans Continue to Succeed As with preceding years, not a dull moment was to be found during the 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee. All of the spellers amazed the audience with their breadth of knowledge and passion for spelling. Incredibly, the winner Ananya Vinay is the 13th consecutive Indian-American to win the bee and …
Health
Yoga’s Historical Origin? Yoga is Found Within
Yoga was never born, thus, it never dies. Yoga is not an historical event or a philosophy devised by a great thinker of the past. Its source lies dormant within each one of us as divine potential. The heart of yoga is hidden inside your very being. It is the union of Atman with Paramatman. When you enter samadhi, the …
Health
Teen Brains Need Real Food
As most of you have heard, what you put into your body affects our bodies in many ways. How we look, how much energy we have, even how we smell. So, what does the food you eat have to do with how your brain functions? It matters a lot! Especially for teenagers. Teen brains need real food! When we’re stressed …
Books
Must Read Books
For Seven Lifetimes: An East–West Journey to a Spiritually Fulfilling and Sustainable Marriage By Vatsala Sperling and Ehud Sperling Defying the norms of her culture and tradition, a highly educated Tamil Brahmin woman decides to arrange her own marriage. Simultaneously, an American book publisher–disillusioned with love in the Western world–looks to India to find a wife by placing an ad …
Editorial
Editorial
Dear Readers, Congrats to this year’s graduates! For those moving on to college or starting new jobs, we hope the journey is filled with adventure and success. In this issue, we present our annual round-up of this year’s Valedictorians and Salutatorians. Learn more about what inspires these young graduates. Also in this month’s issue are articles to ensure parents are …
Community News
Community News
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