June 2008
Desh Videsh June 2008 – Cover Story
Healthy Yet Refreshing Summer Drinks
On a hot summer day, you may be tempted to reach for an ice cold soda or a beer. Get the same refreshing taste from much healthier alternatives! Sodas contain a lot of sugar and corn syrup, both of which should be consumed in moderation. Smoothies are a tasty option, and they can also be made nutritiously by choosing nonfat …
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Jala Neti – A Breath of Fresh Air
WARNING: The following article discusses in great length and vivid detail the expulsion of bodily fluids, namely nasal secretions. If you are squeamish, keep reading you’ll get over it. Sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching, stuffy head, fever…I felt like the woman in the Nyquil commercial. Although I am not prone to allergies, with two kids in preschool, I inevitably catch a …
Health, Ask the Expert
LASIK Eye Surgery
Dr. Arun Gulani, founder of the Gulani Vision Institute, Jacksonville, Florida, is a world renowned expert in LASIK eye surgery. Here he offers some insight and emphasizes that complications from the surgery occur most often when the necessary groundwork before surgery isn’t covered both by the patient and or the surgeon. We are all aware of the national trial and …
Health
Tips to Help You Lead a Healthy Lifestyle
Trying to stay fit and healthy in today’s world can be challenging. We are constantly running from one soccer game to tutor sessions and more. You may think that picking up a pizza on the way home from basketball practice is a quick, easy solution, but it’s not! We have to truly make an effort in our hectic daily lives, …
Incredible Indians
Indian Art & Artists
I was at a singing competition recently (the IRCC Idol in South Florida) cheering all the talented participants, and especially my wife Rupal J. She had selected a beautiful semi-classical song from the movie Lamhe. It was no coincidence that the best songs and those that made it through the tough competition to the final round had a classical base. …
Health
Happy Father’s Day
My Father, My Mentor and My Hero A passing thought, a vision, I saw an image deep in his eyes, A source of love, tender affection, given without compromise. I recall the many times that he had stood, by my side, Prodding me on with great vigour and even greater pride. His voice ever confident, firm and yet fair, Always …
Incredible Indians
Healthy Times
Researcher’s study shows steroids not beneficial for kids with bacterial meningitis According to a new study led by a scientist of Indian origin, corticosteroids given to children who are hospitalized for bacterial meningitis do not provide a benefit in survival or in reduced hospital stays. Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known …
Bollywood
Bollywood Today
Vivek Oberoi’s brand image to get a paradigm shift Vivek Oberoi recently bagged Karan Johar’s next production to be directed by Rensil D’Silva, in which he will be starring in the lead along with Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor. Meanwhile, Popcorn Motion Pictures and Balaji Telefilms Limited’s Mission Istanbul directed by Apoorva Lakhia and starring Vivek along with Sunil …
