November 2005
Desh Videsh November 2005 – Cover Story
Bush’s Passage to India
Here is a historic deal that has sealed India’s status as an upcoming nuclear power and has erased the decade old US policy with regard to this energy-starved nation, ushering India into the world’s exclusive nuclear club. The nuclear deal will give foreign businessmen the opportunity to provide 20,000 megawatts of nuclear power for India-business worth an estimated $60 billion. …
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Education
Thoughts on Education
Purpose of education is to make harmonious existence possible. A good position, a good income all these are means to achieve this one end. Position and income gives you the power to do what you want. To want the right things is the key to harmonious existence. Harmony results from the ability to find a path for oneself and the …
Incredible Indians
Successful Women from the Indian Subcontinent
Common Questions About the Validity of Student Visas Anoushka has shared the stage with many of the world’s top celebrities, including Sting, Madonna, Nina Simone, Anjelique Kidjo, Herbie Hancock, Elton John, Peter Gabriel and James Taylor, and had the fortune to perform in front of such personalities as Ray Charles and Prince Charles. Anoushka Shankar Hailing from an impeccable musical …
Education
HINDU AMERICAN FOUNDATION SUES CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The HAF complaint alleges that the SBE violated the law when it approved textbooks for sixth grade history-social science that tend to demean, stereotype, and reflect adversely upon Hindus; that portray Hinduism as undesirable; that hold Hindu beliefs and practices up to ridicule or as inferior; that inaccurately describe and characterize Hinduism; and discourage belief in that religious tradition. The …
Immigration
LEGALLY SPEAKING
Common Questions About the Validity of Student Visas A student Visa (F or M Visa) is granted to students wanting to study in the United States and is valid generally for the period of study (including grace period). Almost all Visas will stipulate that you cannot take up a job during the period of your stay. The F visa is …