Desh-Videsh May Atlanta 2023
COVER STORY
Next US President may be an Indian-American? By Raj Shah & Arkamita Sengupta
Like Britain, the United States of America may also have an Indian-origin president after the 2024 presidential election. The fresh faces of Indian descent for the US presidential election are Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy. This news has created a buzz across the globe as it reflects the popularity of Indians worldwide. According to the report, in a community that …
Digital Magazine
Religion
How to be Happy?
Have you ever taken a moment to observe a child playing? With an empty box, a metal pot, or some water and dirt, they can create an adventure. They are naturally joyous. As we grow up, the cost of our happiness increases. We may route our happiness through earning an education, having a family, developing social relationships, or even by …
EDITORIAL
Editorial May 2023
Dear Readers, The year 2023 is a watershed moment for Indian-Americans, with the thought that the next US President may be an Indian-American. There is already a long list of heads of state or governments in the world who are of Indian descent. The list includes Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister of Britain; Portugal PM António Costa; Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth; …
Financial Planning
All You Need to Know About the SECURE 2.0 Act By Krishna Rao
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) 2.0 Act is a recent legislative measure that was signed into law. This act seeks to make improvements to existing retirement savings plans by introducing new provisions to benefit workers, retirees, and businesses. The new legislation was introduced in response to the changing demographics of the workforce, where workers are living …
NRI News
Indian-American Amit Kshatriya will head NASA’s brand-new “Moon to Mars” mission
Amit Kshatriya, an experienced Indian-American software and robotics engineer, will help the agency develop a long-term lunar presence to prepare for humanity’s next significant leap to the Red Planet. NASA’s first Moon to Mars Program director is Amit. The new office will explore the Moon and Mars for humanity, according to a NASA press release. “The golden age of exploration …
Poetry Contest
Poetry Contest : Prime Minister Modi
Some of you may know that Aruna and I visited India early this year. I have written in my editorial column about celebrating Jan 26 – India republic day at Gujarat VidyaPeeth, institute founded by Mahatma Gandhi, visited Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad on Jan 30th, Gandhi ji death anniversary, hosted fashion show at one of the local colleges with the …
Attorneys
How AI can affect the Practice of Law
AI and Chat GPT are all the rage right now. It is all the kids are talking about. So I figured, why not write an article exploring how AI technology could potentially be used in the practice of law. After all, the goal of my practice is to help as many clients as possible and provide the best immigration solutions. …
PARENT COACHING
I Want To Break Free! By Dr. Namitha Raju
Do you recognize any of these recurring themes in your parenting? *Wails* I need the iPad. I’m in the middle of something! I hate you. You’re so unfair! *Whines* I hate this! I don’t want this. You never make anything I like! *Yells* I didn’t do it. Stop accusing me! Get out of my room! *Groans* I don’t want …
Health and Yoda
Preserving Our Roots and Ancient Knowledge
by Chahna Tailor Gupta When I was in grade school, questions such as “why does your religion have monkeys, elephants and other animals,” were ubiquitous. I was always interested in our religion, but could never defend it because I felt I wasn’t well-informed. My friends practicing other religions were able to eloquently speak about their faith, but they also never …
Book Review
MUST READ BOOKS – MAY 2023
Independence: A Novel by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Three sisters of a distinguished doctor live in a Bengali village. Priya is educated and idealistic, determined to become a doctor like her father despite society’s disapproval. Deepa, the beauty, wants a marriage to provide her family with happiness and prominence. Jamini is pious, sharp-eyed, and a gifted quiltmaker with hidden interests.They have …
BOLLYWOOD NEWS
A Glimpse At Kumar Neeraj’s Most-Awaited Film, Nafisa
A new-age Indian film writer and director, Kumar Neeraj, reveals his latest film, which centers around the horrors of Bihar’s Muzaffarpur shelter home. Nearly five years after the gruesome incident, Neeraj brings to the audience a reality that not only shook Bihar’s political foundations but also aroused the nation’s outrage. Neeraj explicitly stated that the film will revolve around the …
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