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Celebrate Indian Heritage With Electrifying Cultural Experience Dec 3 and One-of-a-Kind Concert Dec 4 In early 2020, three Indian South Floridians who had relocated from the Northeast got together to discuss how they could launch a chapter of their favorite charity, Akshaya Patra.

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Every major religion in the world has a tenet around being generous, thankful, kind and hopeful. And these feelings become more prominent at festival time. I love festivals, both my Hindu festivals and non-Hindu festivals.

Rishi Sunak: The first India-Origin Hindu Prime Minister of UK 16 “All Indian leaders will be of low calib re & men of straw. They will have sweet tongues and silly hearts”. In 1931, Winston Churchill, late prime minister of Britain, said these words describing Indians and Indian leaders.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj – A Beacon of Values, Hope & Faith 24 The land of the great king Bharat, known as Bharat, now widely known as India is a mystical land. Every Indian from this auspicious land at our core is born with the hint of Sanatan Dharma-based faith and spirituality.

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Edito r’s View Dear Readers, Every major religion in the world has a tenet around being generous, thankful, kind and hopeful. And these feelings become more prominent at festival time. I love festivals, both my Hindu festivals and non-Hindu festivals. Festivals bring hope, appreciation and kindness. In the last issue we talked about celebrating the Hindu festivals Navratri and Diwali. This month is thanksgiving. It is a family celebration and is about appreciating each other, not only within family but beyond family. And speaking about appreciation, let me thank and congratulate all the volunteers of Akshaya Patra, an Indiabased nonprofit organization. This is the organization that provides lunches to 20 million school children in India everyday. Let me also congratulate Meena and Raj Rajgopal, who moved from Boston and have started the local South Florida chapter of Akshaya Patra. Our cover story talks about Namaste! Festival and Namaste! Concert hosted by Akshaya Patra on Dec 3 and 4. The events celebrate India with live music, dance, art, food, yoga, mindfulness, and shopping. It is going to be an electrifying cultural experience. Don’t forget to register for these one-of-a-kind events. As all of you may know, this year we are celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of the late Pramukh Swami Maharaj of BAPS. Chirag Patel in his article talks about Swami ji’s unique lifestyle and how many lives he has changed, including the late President of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam. He is still a beacon of values, hope and faith for millions of people all over the world. Now let me talk about one historic event that just occurred in the world. Rishi Sunak has become the first Indiaorigin Hindu prime minister of the UK. In the past I have talked about how the evil British empire has carried out atrocities not only in India but in several other countries all over the world. “All Indian leaders will be of low calibre and men of straw. They will have sweet tongues and silly hearts.” In 1931, Winston Churchill, late prime minister of Britain, used these words to describe Indians and Indian leaders. In our article about Rishi Sunak, the author talks about how the tide has turned and now Britain Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, India-origin and Hindu, will rule the same empire from the same leadership position once held by the merciless Winston Churchill. We wish PM Sunak every success in the world so that he can guide Britain out of political and economic turmoil. At this time, let me take this opportunity to introduce Dr. Namitha Raju, a South Florida resident who holds a Ph.D. in psychology and is founder of her company, Beautiful Bonds. Her company is based on the principle that emotional growth, healthy relationships, and personal transformation are the keys to fulfilling parenthood. We are thankful that she has agreed to write a column in Desh Videsh on parenting. Her first article asks a very bold and direct question to parents: What kind of parents are you? We all have seen and experienced that sometimes Indian parents can become a bit aggressive in raising their children. They may force their value system on their children to become doctors or engineers. In simple, easy to understand language, Dr. Raju will talk to us and guide us to become good parents. Now let me share one news which makes all Indians happy, but when you look deeper it may not be so happy. Sonal Shah, who has held several positions in the political arena as well as business areas, is now the new CEO of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization. Of course, this is good news. But I look at it as the victory of evil over good. Shah has worked on the Obama- Biden transition team and also held leadership positions in the Biden-Harris campaign. But every time her name came up for appointment to positions in either administration, anti-Hindu and anti-India groups have spread fake news and convinced both administrations to change their opinion of Ms. Shah. Finally she decided to leave the political arena and join private organizations. It is ironic that the same administrations that blame India for discrimination against minorities can not appoint a Hindu in their administrations while a conservative country like Britain can elect a Hindu as prime minister. Now let me turn to a lighter topic. As we have promised we are going to cover local events in greater detail, so please check out our extended community news section and our sister website www.desheventsnewsyour.com for more pictures. Until then be safe and be healthy!! Raj Shah Managing Editor

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Rishi Sunak: The first India-Origin Hindu Prime Minister of UK “All Indian leaders will be of low cali bre and men of straw. They will have sweet tongues and silly hearts.” In 1931, Winston Churchill, late prime minister of Britain, said these words describing Indians and Indian leaders. The evil empire of Britain ruled and looted India for decades. The tide has turned and now Britain Prime minister Rishi Sunak, India-origin and Hindu, will rule the same empire from the same leadership position once held by the merciless Churchill. It was perhaps predestined that in the year of India’s celebration of its 75th year of independence from British rule, an Indian Hindu became the Prime Minister of the UK. The dark days of British imperialism that transformed our rich country into a mere colony have finally been given a fitting reply through the appointment of Rishi Sunak, an Indian Hindu leader

of the Conservative Party as the Prime Minister of the UK. The news came on Diwali day, when Hindus around the world celebrate the festival of lights signifying the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and hope over misery. The nomination of the Indian Hindu Leader is indeed a symbol of the victory of good over evil.

and first India-origin Hindu Prime Minister of the UK. It was Diwali, the festival of lights, declaring the victory of good over evil, and Indians all over the globe were overjoyed with the news that a Hindu of Indian origin would become the Prime Minister of the UK.

The buzz was heard for more than a month that the UK would soon have its first-ever Hindu Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. However, his colleagues in the Conservative Party were hesitant to support him in the beginning and nominated Liz Truss instead. Destiny had a different story to tell. Creating a record for the shortest-serving prime minister in the history of the United Kingdom, Truss resigned within 50 days of assuming power, thus making way for Rishi Sunak to become the youngest

Born in 1980 in Southampton to parents of Indian descent, Rishi was educated at Winchester College, earned a degree in philosophy, politics and economics (PPE) at Lincoln College, Oxford, and an MBA from Stanford University in California, where he was a Fulbright Scholar.

Early Life

After graduation Sunak worked for Goldman Sachs and later as a partner at the Children’s Investment Fund Management and Theleme Partners, both hedge fund firms. His political career began in the 2015

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general election, when he became the Richmond, North Yorkshire, representative of the Conservative Party at the House of Commons. The overwhelmingly white constituency in Richmond initially was surprised at his election. However, Sunak’s hard work won them over. He has served as MP since then.

Kingdom to regain control of its destiny. This support gave him high prominence and resulted in his becoming the Chancellor in 2020. However, being a man of clear-cut principles, Sunak resigned from the Boris Johnson cabinet in July, stating that his approach to the economy had fundamental differences from

He assumed the post of Chief Secretary to the Treasury in 2019 and served until 2020, and then served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2020 to 2022. Rishi Sunak’s roots are in India. Both of his grandfathers were born in Punjab, during British rule, and later migrated to Africa. His father is a physician and his mother is a pharmacist. Migration to two different continents did not uproot his Hindu cultural values and ethics. He, along with his family, is a devout Hindu, regularly attending local temples and following rituals like Gau Puja (worshiping a cow).

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In 2016 Rishi Sunak was a great enthusiast of Brexit and extended his support to Boris Johnson. It was this support that made his political as well as economic positions clear. He considered Brexit a once in a lifetime opportunity for the United

As per a report by the UK media, the Vedic Society Hindu Temple in Southampton was established by Rishi Sunak’s grandfather, Ramdas Sunak. Rishi Sunak regularly visits the temple established by his grandfather. Sunak’s parents may have been born in East Africa, but his cultural and religious affinity lies with his Indian and Hindu roots. He is a practicing Hindu and does not eat beef. As he said in a 2015 interview: British Indian is what I tick on the census, we have a category for it. I am thoroughly British, this is my home and my country, but my religious and cultural heritage is Indian, my wife is Indian.

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Power

The investment banker turned politician Sunak’s rise to power is remarkable. He assumed the post of Parliamentary UnderSecretary of State for Local Government in Theresa May’s second government in 2018. After May’s resignation, Sunak became the Chancellor of Boris Johnson’s government in 2020. His support for pandemic relief was remarkably positive and aggressive. He was in charge of financial assistance during lockdowns, including leave payments and the “Eat Out to Help Out” system for restaurants.

and performing Gau Puja, Rishi Sunak is a proud Indian Hindu.

that of Mr. Johnson. This is one of the important factors that paved the way for Johnson’s exit as Prime Minister. Perhaps it was at the same time that the prospects of Sunak’s rise to the Prime Minister’s post became bright.

True Hindu Rishi Sunak is a true Hindu not only by birth but also by his beliefs and practices. After taking official charge as the PM of the UK, he waved his hands where the sacred “Kalawa” thread was visible. He is always a proud Indian and a firm believer in Indian culture and Hindu traditions. From taking an oath with the Bhagavad Geeta to visiting temples

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Rishi Sunak’s prominence and his claim to the highest post in the UK have been significant events considering the principles of the Tory, or Conservative, Party. Traditionally marked as opposed to Indians, especially Hindus, the Tories’ nomination and election of Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister has finally improved the party’s image among the Asians and the Hindus. Initially, it was the Labor Party that had the support of the Asians, including the Indians. In the 2010 election, the Labor Party had a lead of 13% among the Hindus and 48.5% among the Sikhs. However, the Tories dominated in the 2015 election, with a lead of 8% among the Hindus and Sikhs together. Rishi Sunak belongs to a different category of migrants – those who migrated from East Africa and were much favored by the Tories. But the fact remains that he is an Indian-origin Hindu and his identity is being highlighted now, elevating the image of the Tories.

described Indians as “breeding like rabbits.” He also sarcastically pointed out to Gandhi how, if the shortages were so bad, why then Mahatma Gandhi was still alive? Now, Rishi Sunak, who took his 2019 parliamentary oath of office proudly holding the Bhagavad Gita, will assume Churchill’s former post and will be responsible for appointing bishops to the Church of England. His rise to the central power of the UK signifies victory of Hindua over an erstwhile imperial country, creating a full circle of history.

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Emergence as the Prime Minister The Tories were not ready to support Rishi in the first election and instead supported Liz Truss. It was her disastrous performance and resignation that prompted the support for Sunak. Soon after becoming the Prime Minister, he thanked Liz Truss and said that she was not wrong in trying to improve the economy of the UK. He also praised her eagerness to bring about changes, but said she had made mistakes. Expressing his full respect for his predecessor, Sunak said that her mistakes had no bad intentions, but they were mistakes after all. From the beginning he was critical of Truss’ policy of excessive borrowing, and warned that it would worsen the economic crisis. He was proved right and Truss had to resign. These mistakes became the stepping stones for Sunak. Sunak has emphasized the importance of integrity, professionalism and accountability in his government and by doing so he will win the confidence of the British people. His plan to ensure integrity can be seen in his decision to include party men from different levels on his core team. As a dedicated politician and Prime Minister, this young Hindu leader has pledged to lead his country to a bright and prosperous future. He said he is ready to put the needs of the people above political considerations. He also mentioned bringing

the best traditions of his party to governmental operations, with the aim of building a foundation of success and achievements.

Winston Churchill must be turning in his grave The British may not like being reminded of their hatred for Hindus. But history can not be changed. In February 1945, John Colville, secretary of Prime Minister Churchill, wrote in his diary: “The PM ( Winston Churchill ) said the Hindus were a foul race, ‘protected by their mere pullulation from the doom that is their due.’ And he wished Bert Harris [head of the RAF Bomber Command] could send some of his surplus bombers to destroy them.” In 1927, American historian Katherine Mayo published her book titled, “Mother India,” which attacked Indian society, and Hindu religion and culture, and suggested Americans support British rule over India. She called “Hindoos” “men who enter the world out of bankrupt stock” whose “hands are too weak, too fluttering, to seize or to hold the reins of government.” This demeaning description of Hindus was embraced in the United States and also by Winston Churchill, who viewed Hindus as backward and degenerate. Winston Churchill once labeled Indians “a beastly people with a beastly religion.” He also blamed Indians for the Bengal famine and

Sunak’s personal life has raised many questions. He met his wife, Akshata Murthy, while pursuing his MBA at Stanford University. Akshata is the daughter of the billionaire Indian and founder of Infosys Narayana Murthy. They were married in 2009 and have two daughters from the marriage: Anoushka and Krishna. Apart from being a fashion designer, she holds a 0.93% stake in Infosys, which makes her one of the richest women in the UK. She also owns shares in several other businesses in the UK. She used to pay taxes as a non-domicile, thereby saving a lot on taxes. After Sunak became Chancellor, the tax controversy was fueled by the opposition. However, Akshata Murthy gave up her non-domicile status and pledged to pay taxes in the UK on incomes made outside the country. Sunak highly condemned the controversy, saying that attempts to defame him by criticizing his wife were shocking. The Sunaks are a rich family with a fortune of approximately £730m. They own several properties, including a mansion in the village of Kirby Sigston, North Yorkshire, a house in Earl’s Court in central London, a flat in South Kensington, and an apartment in Santa Monica, California. Being a teetotaler, Sunak’s only addiction is Star Wars and he is a huge fan of Jedi Knight. His favorite Star Wars movie is The Empire Strikes Back.

India’s Jubilation: How will India be benefited? Indians all over, especially those residing in the country, are extremely

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happy to see a Hindu of Indian origin becoming the Prime Minister of the UK. The news came as the Diwali Dhamaka , a pleasant surprise for Indians who celebrate the election of the first ever Hindu PM of the UK. They see it as a victory of the Hindus over colonial British rule, creating a full circle of history with a Hindu leader now head of the once-imperial country. Common Indians are expecting a better IndoUK relationship with Sunak as the Prime Minister. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also sees Sunak’s elevation as ushering in a new era of relations. Congratulating Sunak on his election as Prime Minister, he called him the living bridge for UK Indians and expected a new era of partnership between the two countries. Being a religious person, Sunak celebrated Diwali at 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the UK Prime Minister, by lighting diyas. Sending Diwali greetings to one and all, he expressed hopes to build a Britain where the next generations can light diyas with hopes of a brighter future. His Hindu roots and respect for the religious culture and ethics of Hinduism are loud and clear. However, the future of the IndiaUK free-trade agreement (FTA) is still not known. Through this deal, both countries will benefit from each other’s resources and finances. From the Indian perspective, FTA will enable exports of textiles, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, rice and leather. India also wants more openings for Indians to live and work in the UK. The UK wants access to the Indian consumer market for selling goods like medical devices, transport equipment, chemicals, scotch, wines, electrical equipment, medical devices, and motor vehicles and parts. The deal was supposed to take shape during Diwali this year. However, the resignation of Liz Truss has delayed the plan. Rishi Sunak’s Indian and Hindu origin is raising hope among the common Indians. Only time will tell whether that hope will be fulfilled, and to what extent.

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Pramukh Swami Maharaj – A Beacon of Values, Hope & Faith By Chirag Patel

he land of the great king Bharat, known as Bharat, now widely known as India is a mystical land. Every Indian from this auspicious land at our core is born with the hint of Sanatan Dharmabased faith and spirituality. While the level of intensity varies, we Indians stay connected to our Santana ways of life. One side effect of this life is that it is often being misinterpreted — that only those who are in need, who are miserable, and who struggle to fight their battles in this world turn to spirituality. You will rarely see younger generations engaged in a spiritual way of life, a Sanatan way

of life. Those who “have” things and believe themselves to be “happy” forget the true and very essential reason of our original value and faithbased Sanatan way of life, which will allow us Brahmanand, or supreme joy. There is a reason. First, we must understand the difference between what we call “happiness” and what our scriptures describe as Brahmanand or Param Anand. At the bottom level of this incremental level of happiness is the day-to-day worldly happiness we enjoy through our senses. It is also known as VishayAnand, but for the sake of simplicity, we will call it

happiness. At the top, is happiness in its purest form, which arises from God and is termed Brahmanand or Param Anand. Let’s pick Param Anand. From the day we began to learn, understand, and dream, we all want our lives filled with happiness. The meaning of happiness and the means to happiness changes as we grow in this world, but the endeavor remains ongoing till we die. Many people live their entire lives mimicking what others do and live a happy life, but a few, those who ask questions and those who seek deeper meaning of our human life, search for true happiness that is filled with peace and a sense of satisfaction; that becomes the quality of one’s life… eventually. Those who have embarked on this journey to experience the highest level of happiness, known as Param Anand, almost every person leans towards a spiritual way of life. They see a need for different perspectives

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and lenses to see and experience the world. They don’t necessarily give up their prized possessions or comforts of the current materialistic life, but they learn and understand that all those “things” matter less and less. What matters more gets revealed to them through this experience where they endure a much more powerful and satisfying Param Anand in life that is lived based on values and faith. For them, the entire equation of happiness changes. A deep craving for spirituality and the need for a faith-based life grows more and more in them. These awakened souls continue to turn towards this value and faith-based life that spirituality offers. One such soul was one of India’s most loved, admired, and globally recognized scientists, president, and people’s leader, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. He was at the top of his game, one might say, in 2001, as a principal scientific adviser of the Government of India. He was a man of science, who lived his entire life working with energy, observing the power of it, and absorbing the universal effect of it on people, nation, and probably himself as well. He was, undoubtedly, the best in his field in India, and recognized internationally as a man of science and principles. Dr. Kalam did not know who Pramukh Swami Maharaj was until he met him as a result of a very interesting incident that took place in the wake of the Earthquake that struck Bhuj in Gujarat in 2001. Kalam recalls this incident in the book Transcendence, which he wrote as a result of his experiences with Maharaj. Kalam recalls, I met Pramukh Swamiji, my ultimate teacher, unwittingly. Fate and my curiosity had drawn me to him. Earlier, as principal scientific advisor to the Government of India,

I had visited Bhuj to review the rehabilitation work in the aftermath of the earthquake. There, on 15 March 2001, I met Sadhu Brahmaviharidas, a disciple of Pramukh Swamiji. He asked me a startling question which elicited a spiritual response. He asked, ‘After the detonation of the first atomic bomb, Robert Oppenheimer remembered the Gita: ‘Time I am the shatterer of the world. What came to your mind after you detonated India’s first atomic bomb?’ I was puzzled by this question, and said, ‘The energy of God does not shatter; it unifies,’ to which he replied, ‘Our spiritual leader, Pramukh Swami Maharaj, is a great unifier. He has unified all our energies to regenerate and restore life from the rubble of damage.’ I was

moved and expressed my desire to meet such a swami. What began as a chance introduction became a divine destiny. Kalam thought that he was going to meet a sadhu, spiritual head of BAPS. Just like when Narendra was to meet Ramakrishna Paramhansa at the Dakshineswar Mandir not realizing who he was and that his life was going to be upgraded and enhanced to a higher level of experience, Dr. Kalam did not anticipate the profound impact this first meeting would have on his life and future. Fourteen years after this meeting, Kalam wrote, “Pramukh Swamiji put me in the Godsynchronous orbit.”

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Kalam saw something different in Pramukh Swami Maharaj. Maharaj was Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s fifth spiritual successor. As a true spiritual entity on this earth, Aksharbrahm, was the president of the BAPS and loved by millions. Kalam called Pramukh Swamiji his “Ultimate Teacher” who put him in a God-synchronous orbit in the 14 years of his journey with him. In the book Transcendence, Kalam shared the insight he observed: For many years, since I met Pramukh Swamiji in 2001, I wondered about his vision, his calmness, and the influence he has over hundreds of thousands of his devotees. Finally, I found the answer in the writings of Michio Kaku and Steven Weinberg. I realized that there is a fourth level of consciousness, wherein the consciousness of the self is transcended and becomes cosmic consciousness. When I see the majestic Akshardham temples, I see within them Pramukh Swamiji’s passionate commitment to transcendental values such as beauty, truth, wisdom, justice, charity, fidelity, joy, courage, and honor. Kalam elaborates, “Expansion of one’s consciousness begins with fundamental knowledge – understanding of one’s place in the universe and the interconnectedness of all with the Divine.” This is the fundamental way Pramukh Swamiji has inspired millions to live a spiritual life right from childhood that is rooted in values. Our core values help us fight with the corrupt elements of time and maintain a balance in life that allows us to continue our journey towards Param Anand. With a values-based life, individuals develop stronger morals and character which results in a HOPE for a better society. Such a person with a stronger character and moral life is

naturally drawn to do things that are beyond human capabilities. We start feeling the power of the divine that governs this universe working with us and within us to enhance our lives. This divine joy, Param Anand, sense of satisfaction, is different, out of norm. One cannot express it as just happiness or fun, as it is much more than that and way above this plain flavor of happiness. This is FAITH and it is built upon the foundation of values and hope. In turn, one realizes that all along, it was their faith in the words of this spiritual beacon, a luminary like Pramukh Swamiji, that allowed them to see their own potential and develop faith in themselves to achieve the impossible. This is what Dr. Kalam saw in Pramukh Swamiji — a beacon of value, hope, and faith for our humanity — the spiritual master who leads his pupil to the ultimate Param Anand in life.

Not changing fast enough

Grace Bluerock is a social worker in Murfreesboro, TN, who has experience working with individuals in community settings as well as in the private practice setting. She is the author of Live the Life of Your Dreams by Doing Work You Love. Working in hospice care for six years, she shares nine regrets expressed by hospice patients that can teach us how to live a better life: 1.

They wish they had been more loving to the people who matter the most.

They wish they had been a better spouse, parent, or child.

They wish they had not spent so much time working.

They wish they had taken more risks.

I do not know who I am, nor what I have been doing,” the dying old man confessed to his son in February 1707. Blinded by the ambition that drove Napoleon to glory, power, and riches, the broken little emperor was finally banished to St. Helena by his enemies whereupon he reportedly said, “I have never known six happy days in my life.” One can argue that these were the emperors of old times, but what about the current world we live in? We are all chasing that illusive dream. Olga Rickards is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach to high achievers. She shared the insights she has learned throughout her four decades of studying what even the most successful people regret on their deathbed, and here is the list of some ugly truths that might give you shivers: Most dying people regret not the things they did, but the things they didn’t do.

These awakened souls can now differentiate between the worldly way of life where our life ends, but the chase to happiness never ends and the spiritual way of life where one can constantly feel the sense of Param Anand regardless of whether they have materialistic possessions or not.

1. They grieve over their dreams that have gone unfulfilled. 2. They wish they had not worked so hard. 3. They regret making money at the expense of relationships.

Mandirs built by Pramukh Swamiji provides the platform for youth activities, seminars, and spiritual discourses. The lessons learned here equip us to identify and differentiate between what we can control and what we cannot control. This helps us to put our chase to glory, fame, and riches in perspective.

They wish they had been happier and enjoyed life more.

They wish they had lived their dream.

They wish they had taken better care of themselves.

They wish they had done more for others.

I want to highlight two contrasts/ comparisons:

They wish they had chosen more meaningful work.

Rafael Badziag, a contributor at CNBC asked 21 self-made billionaires about their biggest regrets. Here are the 5 most common ones:

Contrast is very evident at the end of life and quite a stark view on what really matters in life. When I look around in the life of the most famous, influential, and powerful leaders, the story remains the same.

Not jumping opportunities

Not living in the present

Not starting soon enough

Not being bolder

great

Aurangzeb, one of the most powerful moguls who ruled over north India, had dying regrets: “I came alone, and I went as a stranger.

4. They wish they had taken the time to love more and to express their love. 5.

They regret not staying in touch with friends and not giving friendships the time and effort they deserved.

They wish they had the courage to express their feelings instead of suppressing them.

They wish they had the courage to live a life true to themselves, not the life to fulfill somebody else’s expectations or to prove they are good enough.

Many of them confessed they never really knew themselves or weren’t clear on what they really wanted out of life.

Many of them said they felt as if they hadn’t really lived.

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10. And here is a sobering fact: most dying people regret postponing their happiness until “one day.” Guess what? That day never came! Rickards posed the very obvious question: Why do we invest so much of our limited time, energy, and money into our businesses, but not our own happiness? Well, simply put, most of us just don’t know how to create a happy, fulfilled, truly successful life. When you and I went to school, they taught us a lot of stuff we never use in real life, but they didn’t teach us what happiness and success really are about. Our degrees printed on fancy paper didn’t come with a Happy Life manual; we are left to figure it all out on our own.

co-exist. The chief guide there, Nishithbhai, patiently explained to him the details. Then, the boy said, “It feels different here. I feel peace.” It proved to be a powerful experience for such a young mind which may help to guide him toward a future of achievable Param Anand. On December 5, 2010, Amitabh Bachchan, who needs no introduction amongst the Indian community, visited Gandhinagar Akshardham. After watching this “Sat-Chit-Anand Water Show,” he exclaimed “Adbhut,

Spirituality helps to bridge this gap. Pramukh Swamiji’s teaching of a values-based life helps us see this through a different lens: Immorality may give you great gains, but a dry piece of bread given with morality will guarantee peace of mind. Do not become lazy and negligent. Fruits obtained without effort do not give peace and joy. Do not be trapped by greed and superstition. Walking through life in consonance with instructions given by God will ensure that we are not met by unhappiness. The greatest advantage of such a spiritual feeling is that any person on this earth, regardless of age, background, education, or social status, can feel this Param Anand when they are exposed to such spiritual wonders created by Swamiji. In Akshardham, at Gandhinagar, there is a light and sound water show called “Sat-Chit-Anand Water show” based on the famous story of Nachiketa from our Upanishads. Thousands of visitors enjoy this immersive and enlightening show. Once a family of young children from the USA visited this show. One of their kids was a nine-year boy who enjoyed the show and as a curious kid asked many questions to satisfy his curiosity to learn how the light and sound with fire in between can

Adbhut, Adbhut.” He met the sadhus and volunteers who set up and operated the show. He also learned about how Pramukh Swamiji inspired this entire show and guided it to finish. Before leaving, he autographed the visitors book, “I have come to Akshardham for darshan many times, but in today’s experience my mind has experienced peace. And I have understood the truth about atma and Paramatma.” After his visit, Shri Bachchan also wrote about his feelings regarding his visit on his daily personal blog: But the day ended in another spectacular and amazing moment – a visit to the Akshardham Temple in Gandhi Nagar….The laser imagery on flowing fountains and building images on them with a story tale between Nachiket the son of a Saintly father that banishes him to YamRaj the disciple of Death, was a delight to watch. The deeper meanings of Atma and Parmatma were exquisitely woven into the … Such a fulfilling experience and then to be able to speak on phone

to Pramukh Swami ji, whom I have met on a few occasions, to seek his blessings, was an ideal end to the most, how should I put it, ethereal hours in a day. Time after time, such experiences have been the triggers for many individuals to push themselves above and beyond our daily lives and out of seeing worldly monotonous ways of life. With the help of Swamiji’s constant and readily available motherly nurturing in all three human needs— physical needs, mental fights, and the experience of power of Atma - they are pushed into what Kalam explains as the fourth level of consciousness. I will now elaborate on the level four consciousness that I have observed in Swamiji. Imagine that you are a twodimensional being and that a fence has been created around you and all that you desire. It would appear as a rectangle. The only way to get what you want is by cutting through the fence. If you were suddenly given a three-dimensional consciousness, you would look from above at the two-dimensional rectangle and realize that you could simply reach in and take hold of what you want and that the rectangle or fence was not an obstacle from this higher perspective. However, you are still faced with obstacles and hurdles. It is not that things have been delivered on a platter to Pramukh Swami. There have been problems, obstacles, resistance, even hostilities, but he never reacted to them. Why? Because he accessed an even higher level of consciousness. The fourth dimension is a higher dimension of consciousness that comes through the divine connection. We are enveloped in a vast universe of light, consciousness, and love. We can reach upward to the higher parts of our being and access this source of inspiration, creative ideas, energy, wisdom, understanding, and spiritual vision.

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With a four-dimensional consciousness, we are in touch with our intuition: an infallible source of guidance and wisdom that leads to rightful action, good choices and decisions, harmonious relationships, and a sense of well-being. This is the consciousness that brings us all the resources we need in every moment and is the source of our abundance. Many blessed souls throughout the history of mankind could expand their consciousness into higher dimensions. Pramukh Swamiji is such a blessed soul. Pramukh Swamiji has become part of the ocean of consciousness. With his blessings, thousands of his devotees have shifted from their old ways of blocking the true manifestation of their destiny. They have stopped trying to figure everything out; they have ceased trying to control and manipulate the universe into giving them what they want, and they have put their aspiration and their trust in Pramukh Swamiji. They no longer think that having what they want is dependent upon someone else’s power or decisions. They no longer measure their progress or success in traditional cultural terms, but instead by their feeling of righteousness. They have realized that if they do not try to control things mentally, the universe will give to them more beautifully than what they could possibly have envisioned. Swamiji has taught four generations of people to rise from within, and their rise has been phenomenal. What Kalam has observed in his 14 years of experience with Pramukh Swamiji, millions of followers have been experiencing for many years as well. We are celebrating the centennial celebration of Pramukh Swami Maharaj — a beacon of values, hope, and faith on this earth who has enhanced all our lives. A grand celebration has been planned for December 10th, at FAU’s Performing Arts Auditorium on the Boca Raton campus. We would love to see you all there. Come and join us in this celebration of our life and culture. Param Anand is waiting for you!

About the Author Chirag Patel is a lifelong volunteer with BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, where he currently helps coordinate all Mahila Pravirti in North America. He is a Software Engineer by education, and is a Product Manager for a Multi-National telecommunications company. He has been an active member of the South Florida community for over 25 years.

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Namaste! Festival and Namaste! Concert Celebrate Indian Heritage With Electrifying Cultural Experience Dec 3 and One-of-a-Kind Concert Dec 4

n early 2020, three Indian South Floridians who had relocated from the Northeast got together to discuss how they could launch a chapter of their favorite charity, Akshaya Patra. “It seemed inconceivable to us that a charity feeding two million children a day in India, with 35 popular chapters across the US, had little brand recognition here,” said Meena Rajgopal, one of the co-chairs of the South Florida chapter. Kavitha Kanuri, another co-chair said, “Akshaya Patra’s mission really resonated with our friends. ‘No child should be deprived of education because of hunger’ is really inspiring, since many of us here in the US owe our success to education. Twenty dollars feeds a child a midday meal at school for one year implies that we can all do our part, even our kids.” The trio roped in Venkat Maddineni, a veteran from Weston who was well-networked

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in the community, to join the effort. “With Akshaya Patra’s program, retention for children—especially girls—skyrockets, because parents who previously preferred that their children work, now choose to send them to school. The hot lunch they receive at school is in many instances their only meal of the day. This education lifts not just the child but the entire family over time, and that impact is ultimately what persuaded me to join the effort,” said Venkat. Unfortunately, soon after the chapter’s establishment, it hit a roadblock. “Covid put a full stop to all our efforts to grow the chapter,” said Meena Rajgopal. “In fact, we had to cancel our very first meeting, which was very disappointing.” The team persisted and managed to raise a substantial sum of donations through virtual galas and fundraisers. “Coming out of Covid, we needed to do something big to catch up for the lost years and spread awareness about Akshaya Patra,” said Raj Rajgopal, the fourth member of the initial founding team of the chapter. “We were lucky to meet Sanjay Chandran, President of Florida Fine Arts, at an IIT alumni get-together. After recently hearing about Akshaya Patra and donating to the cause, Sanjay was itching to do something big from a performing arts standpoint. We also got great support from Raj Shah Ji of Desh Videsh Media

Group who encouraged us to think big.” From these initial discussions Namaste! 2022 was born.

The festival will be followed by the Namaste! Concert on Dec 4th at the indoor Pompano Beach Cultural

Namaste!, a grand Indian art and food festival, will be a two-day event.

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The Namaste! Festival on day one celebrates the music, food, crafts, and culture of India and will be held on December 3, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the grounds of the Pompano Beach Amphitheater and Community Park. This entertaining and immersive experience will feature 100+ performers on two stages and 50+ booths and exhibits showcasing Indian arts, crafts, and foods. The event will have a Yoga and Mindfulness session, standup comedy by Rajiv Satyal, and will be graced by Kushi Patel, Miss India Worldwide. Admission is free for a limited time, with registration at www.namastefl.com.

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concert will showcase a fusion of jazz and Latin with popular and original compositions. This gala style event will be a fundraiser for Akshaya Patra. The event is a culmination of a true team effort with hundreds of dancers, musicians, and Namaste! champions putting in hours of practice and time and effort to help orchestrate the hundreds of activities for a noble cause. Get your free tickets for a limited time at www.namastefl.com to attend the Dec 3 festival and email us at namasteflevent@gmail.com to see how you can sponsor a table at the Namaste Concert on Dec 4.

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What Kind of Parent are you?

ost of us are aware of the controlling parent and the lenient parent. A controlling parent manages their kids’ behaviors using dominating techniques such as threats, yelling, shaming, sarcasm, or punishments. Parents who use control don’t like it but feel compelled to use it. Moreover, with time, the threats go up in intensity. Otherwise, they don’t work. While this method might produce obedience, it doesn’t teach kids why the desired behaviors matter. Furthermore, kids often learn to find less desirable ways to get the things they want, such as sneaking or lying. Lenient parenting, on the other hand, has its own pitfalls. A lenient parent may decide not to be involved in actively managing kids’ activities (e.g., getting homework done, screen time decisions, junk food) to avoid conflict. Rather, they allow kids to make their own rules! This early and absolute independence can affect

By Dr. Namitha Raju kids negatively in the long run. Having brains that are not yet fully developed, kids often cannot make safe or healthy decisions and have a hard time with limits as they grow into adults. In today’s age, most parents unconsciously swing between these two parenting styles. Let’s understand how. Even though most of us don’t agree with the controlling style of parenting many of us were raised with, it can be really difficult to invent a different parenting style for our kids. Thus, we end up employing a milder version of the same controlling style. We leave out the harsh punishments that were aversive for us, but we find it difficult to get rid of the milder counterparts, such as sarcasm, shaming, or lecturing, which serve a controlling role. We also feel justified in doing so, because we think kids need to learn the right way! Any form of control inevitably leads to a disconnection from our kids.

When the disconnection becomes too bothersome, many parents stop controlling and let the kids take control instead. This shift into a permissive style continues until the parents realize that kids can’t manage on their own, ultimately bringing out the dominant parent once again. If you find that any of this sounds familiar, don’t fret. Such “pendulum parenting” is more common than you think. More than anything, it is important to realize that these alternating parenting styles we adopt over time are simply coping mechanisms to manage our own emotions! This leads us to the question: What’s the right way to parent? How do we get our kids to listen to us without being dominating or lenient? The answer to these questions is a transformational way of parenting that has evolved by diving deep into the world of emotions, feelings, and needs. This new style emphasizes

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that the feelings and needs of every member of the family matter. The practice of accepting what you are feeling and needing as well as what your child is feeling and needing allows you to shift your focus from behaviorbased parenting to connection-based parenting. When you parent from curiosity and connection, kids are receptive because they don’t feel judged. Making the shift from behaviorbased parenting to connection-based parenting, however, isn’t easy. It takes practice, patience, and a willingness to mess up. You can start by selfexamining your fears concerning your child, expectations from your child, expectations from yourself as a parent, your own disappointments, and your history and conditioning. All this is a lot to unpack, and it can be overwhelming without an objective and trained guide. It is usually helpful to seek structure and support. While this journey toward transformational parenting can be bumpy, I highly recommend it to parents who want to enjoy their parenting and see their kids living fulfilled lives.

About the Author Namitha Raju received a Ph.D. in Psychology where she studied early development. As a mom of two kids, she found that her academic experience couldn’t rescue her from her day-to-day parenting challenges. Her curiosity led her to garner the expertise necessary to inculcate deep connections between parent and child. As a Certified Master Parent Coach, she helps parents bring communication, connection, and peace into their relationships with their children. Her company, Beautiful Bonds, is based on the principle that emotional growth, healthy relationships, and personal transformation are the keys to a fulfilling parenthood. She serves parents virtually throughout the US. If you would like to find out more, please visit www.beautifulbonds.me.

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The Indian-American Sonal’s achievement has made India proud and is certainly a big Diwali gift for the entire country. With exceptionally bright leadership qualities, Sonal also has a long and successful record in fundraising.

Sonal Shah Becomes the CEO of The Texas Tribune A successful change of leadership starts with an able and accomplished individual who can assume new responsibilities with proficiency and ease. The Texas Tribune has found an ideal candidate for its new CEO in Sonal Shah, who is highly qualified and suitably experienced to excel in the post. The achievement of Indian-American Sonal Shah makes India proud and is certainly a big Diwali gift for the entire country. With exceptionally bright leadership qualities, Sonal Shah has a long and successful record in fundraising. A long-standing supporter of diversity, equity and inclusion, she is expected to bring a new dimension to the activities of The Texas Tribune.

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Sonal Shah was born on May 20, 1968, in the Indian business capital of Mumbai. She migrated to the USA in 1972 at the age of 4 and pursued her academic career there. She graduated from the University of Chicago with a BA in economics and received her master’s degree in economics from Duke University. Throughout her professional career Sonal Shah held multiple roles in leadership, fundraising and policy formation, both in the public and private sectors. She worked in the U.S. Department of the Treasury from 1995 to 2001, serving as director of the office in charge of strategy and programs for sub-Saharan Africa, including debt relief. She also monitored the development programs and World Bank/International Monetary Fund strategies. Coordinating with the Ministries

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Parul Agrawal Becomes Head of Drama at Warner Brothers Television

Parul Agarwal has been promoted to the coveted post of SVP and Head of Drama Development at Warner Brothers Television. Her diligence and brilliance in her responsibilities as a drama executive at Warner Brothers Television have been recognized as evident by this promotion. In this new position, her reporting point will be EVP and Head of Development, Clancy Collins White. Parul Agarwal began her TV career working as the script coordinator on AMC’s Mad Men. She joined Warner Brothers Television in 2010 and climbed up the corporate ladder from the bottom to the post of director and attained the post of VP of Drama Development. In the initial years after joining in 2010, she worked as an assistant in a few developments and productions. Now, as the SVP, she will lead the creation of Warner Brothers Television drama series, and movies for Warner Bros. along with Discovery’s HBO

NRI Doctor Donates All Her Savings to Alma Mater

Dr. Uma Devi Gavini, an alumnus of the Guntur Medical College (GMC) who has resided in the USA for the last four decades, has donated her life savings amounting to 20 Crore (200 million) INR to her alma mater. The purpose of this donation is to build a Mother and Child Hospital (MCH) on the GMC premises. Her remarkable act of philanthropy and sense of love and belonging for her roots have inspired many of her juniors to step up for humanity. Dr. Devi completed her MBBS from the GMC in 1965 and then relocated to the USA. She has been working as an immunologist and allergy specialist for more than four decades. She is also an active member of the Guntur Medical College Alumni Association, North America (GMCANA), in Dallas, Texas. At the 17th reunion of GMCANA in September of this year, she announced her decision to donate. Inspired by her, fellow doctors Movva Venkateswarlu ensured a donation of Rs 20 crore, and Surapaneni Krishna and Tella Nalini, vowed to donate Rs 8 crore each.

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Indian-American Lawyer Priti Krishtel Gets the ‘Genius Grant’

Indian-Origin Footballer Mia Bhuta in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

It was indeed a proud moment and a great validation for the causes of the movement of health justice lawyer Priti Krishtel when she was chosen as a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship, popularly known as the “genius grant” by many. This fellowship is an unconditional grant of $800,000 as a mark of recognition and appreciation for exceptionally talented people in various professions, such as artists, activists, scholars, and scientists. Priti is one of the 25 distinguished fellows comprised of 15 women and 10 men.

Vyom Bhuta, a 16-year-old boy from Gujarat’s Rajkot, left his city and country to become a tennis player in the USA. Although he fell short of his goal, years later in 2022, his 16-year-old daughter Mia Bhuta created history by representing the USA in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. In a match against India on October 11, Mia scored a wonderful goal which her father witnessed from the stands.

Priti completed her BA in 1999 from the University of California at Berkeley and earned her JD (2002) from the New York University School of Law. She has been working against the inequalities in the pharmaceutical patent system and is vocal about gaining availability of life-saving medicines for one and all irrespective of their purchasing power or country. She was the co-founder of the Initiative for Medicines, Access, and Knowledge (I-MAK) in 2006. At present, she works here as co-executive director.

Mia expressed her wholehearted gratitude towards her parents and said that she would not have achieved success without their sacrifice and contributions. Talking about Indian football she sounded very positive about the potential of young talent. She wanted the world to believe in the ability of these young girls so that they can succeed in the days and years to come. Mia was overjoyed by the congratulatory wishes sent to her by the Australian football star Megan Rapinoe via social media.

Chandru Acharya to Represent Hinduism in Security Advisory Council interest in building social equality and peaceful unions Chandru Acharya, an active between different communities. He works with various member of the RSS’ (Rashtriya community organizations to promote the welfare and Swayamsevak Sangh) US cultural heritage of each community. Acharya plays a branch of Hindu Swayamsevak significant role in evolving cross-cultural consciousness Sangh has been appointed as a among children and working above faith or religious lines member of Homeland Security’s throughout this pandemic. He has also raised his protest Faith-Based Security Advisory against Hinduphobia. Council. He is one of the 25 distinguished religious personalities in the USA to be For more information on this article or to view additional pictures, a part of this council. In fact, Chandru please visit www.deshvidesh.com/Nov2022/ or download our Mobile App. Acharya is the only representative of the Hindu religion on this committee. Please scan the QR code He has made crucial contributions to with a barcode-scanning building awareness and integrity among app on your Apple or various religions. Presently working in the Planning Commission of Canton Township, Michigan, Acharya takes an active

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Rishi Sunak’s U.S. Immigration Path W

permanent residence in the United States are not eligible”.

e are all very excited to learn more about the newly elected British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. What do we know about his U.S. Immigration journey?

This is a very interesting and timely question and one I was asked a few times over the last few days. While I don’t know the exact facts concerning his immigration journey, I can speculate approximately how and when the various steps were taken. Did he follow a common International Student Path from F-1 visa to an H-1B visa to a Green Card? Sunak’s story may be a bit complicated to understand for nonimmigration attorneys, but it is fascinating to investigate, and I really enjoyed researching and writing this article. The Honorable Rishi Sunak was born in England to parents of Indian descent. Instead of coming to the United States for college on an F-1 visa, hestayed home to attend prestigious Oxford University. After graduating from Oxford in 2001, Mr. Sunak began working for Goldman Sachs in the U.S. as an investment banker. Goldman Sachs likely sponsored Sunak for an H-1B visa under a specialty occupation specifically to the financial field. Since the H-1B lottery was not created until 2007, obtaining an H-1B

or sponsoring an employee for an H-1B was a much simpler process back then. Like clockwork in 2001 Sunak would have received his H-1B visa (which typically last 3 years) and then worked for GS from 2001-2004 in H-1B status. Since we know that Mr. Sunak was a U.S. Green Card holder (before he recently renounced it in 2021), he would have likely obtained his permanent residence by means of an employer sponsorship. So, when did he get his U.S. Green Card? H-1B visas are “dual intent visas” where you can adjust your status to a lawful permanent resident (green card). It is possible that the future British PM got his Green Card while working for Goldman Sachs. However, I don’t think that is the case. If Goldman Sachs sponsored him for an employment-based green card (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3) he would have been ineligible for a Fulbright Scholarship. “Persons applying for or holding U.S.

We know that Sunak studied at Stanford as a Fulbright Scholar so he would have had to have instead “entered” the U.S. under the J-1 visitor exchange program run by the State Department. Therefore in 2004 he was still not a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident but, on a J-1 visa. As on script, Sunak then returned home to England upon graduation from Stanford in 2006, a condition of the 2-year foreign residency requirement for J-1 visas.Many J-1 exchange visas require the student to leave the United States and return to their home country for two years before returning to the U.S. for education or work. In 2009 he came back to the United States to launch a new hedge fund firm called Theleme Partners. Based on my research Rishi likely entered the U.S. on an investment visa such as an E-2 or under an L-1 visa for executives and managers. It is also possible that he could have even self-petitioned and applied for his own EB-1 or EB-2 green card as an individual with extraordinary or exceptional ability. Based on his already impressive education and work experience in the U.S. and back in the UK, he

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would have been a strong candidate for an extraordinary ability visa. Therefore, the new occupant of 10 Downing St. likely obtained his U.S. Green Card sometime after 2006. I am sure the details will emerge in the near future once more indepth biographies are requested and created. While the U.S. Green Card is the goal for so many, why on earth would he ever renounce his U.S. residency? Let’s not forget there are tax consequences and sometimes political restrictions for those holding U.S. permanent residence. I think in this case it worked out okay for the UK’s new PM to eventually give up his U.S. status. Interestingly, I have had clients consult with me about trying to get back their U.S. residence or citizenship after renouncing them. Remember that renouncing or abandoning your U.S. residence is a decision you should make only after carefully consulting with both a qualified international tax specialist and an experienced U.S. Immigration Attorney.

This article does not constitute a solicitation or provision of legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The answers provided should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. You should always consult a suitably qualified attorney regarding any specific legal problem or matter on time. U.S. Immigration Attorney Seth Finberg is a 2005 graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law.

About the Author U.S. Immigration Attorney Seth Finberg is a 2005 graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law. Seth is a member of the Georgia Bar, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and serves on the Business and Investment Committee for the South Florida chapter of AILA. Mr. Finberg is the owner and founder of South Florida based

Seth is a member of the Georgia Bar, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and serves on the Business and Investment Committee for the South Florida chapter of AILA. Mr. Finberg is the owner and founder of South Florida based Finberg Firm PLLC and he represents clients nationwide and internationally in business, employment, and familybased immigration. He can be reached by phone at (954)-843-3568 / (954) 249-6603 or by email at seth@ finbergfirm.com or www.finbergfirm. com. Finberg Firm PLLC and he represents clients nationwide and internationally in business, employment, and family-based immigration. He can be reached by phone at (954)-843-3568 / (954) 249-6603 or by email at seth@finbergfirm.com or www.finbergfirm.com.

MONTHLY Horoscope- November 2022 By Chirag Daruwalla Aries

Gemini

There will be mental unrest this month. The conscience will remain restless due to some unidentified reason. Be aware of any rudeness in your nature that might lead to an increase in confusion. In the beginning, due to the instigation of a family member, momentary differences may arise with the spouse. Loss is possible from an important contract. Wrong guesses can cause damage. Commenting on everyone in the family can have a negative impact on the family environment. Interest in spiritual and philosophical literature will be shown. Don’t run from problems; face them. Don’t get involved in arguments. There are signs of confusion between the opposite sexes. Avoid redundant speech. Don’t take any big steps without careful consideration. There may be ideological differences between spouses. Parents may suffer due to running away. Foreign contacts will be beneficial. Avoid hurting anyone’s self-esteem.

At the beginning of the month, there are indications of a distant journey. The dominance in the career and the number of supporters will increase. There are also signs of an increase in intellectual power. Eyes will shrink from the actions of an opponent. Your self-confidence will remain strong even in adversity. Efficiency in work will increase. Business relations will improve. The economic force will expand. There is a sum of spending on happiness. You will get the support of family members. The busyness in your career does not appear to end soon. Any work will get worse and worse. Happiness and peace will be visible in the family. With the support of the government or some big person, the background of some big profit will be created. Your brother will gain new opportunities. The trend toward music and literature will increase. In the middle of the month, the lines on the forehead will shrink due to someone’s stupidity.

Taurus

You can get the support of senior officials. Relatives will come in handy. A wrong decision will cause damage. There are chances of getting auspicious results in the third week of the month. Arrogance will make things worse. Any minor thing will become a canker and will give mental stress. Prudent conduct will be beneficial. Weight will increase. The old friend will be heartbroken by the pain. The sharpness of thoughts will be appreciated. Do not take financial risk, otherwise, a loss is possible. You will get support from someone. Speak with courage. New people will pave the way for profit. There will be family joy. Inner happiness will increase. Religious interest will appear.

Your financial situation may be a little troubled this month. There will be a slight decrease in earnings, but the economic situation will be fine. Many new opportunities can be obtained. Someone’s jealousy can bring strength to your problem. There may be tension between colleagues and partners. There will be annoyance due to the nondischarge of duties of employees and colleagues. Do not make shortterm investments. A sweet voice will do the job. There may be pain in the nerves and muscles. Avoid conflict in the family. There will be a feeling of happiness due to the sign of speed in the work which has been stopped for a few months. Be careful about your image or someone may try to spoil it.

Cancer

Leo There will be new opportunities in business. You will get the grace of

a guru or a guru-like person. New ideas will spread fame. The spirit will rise. Awareness will increase among the people. You will get help from someone. Legal complications may arise. Positive results will be obtained in the third week of the month. A profitable deal will come. Maintain humility in nature. Do not argue with superiors. Take special care of valuables. Help but don’t lead. Smartness will lead to profit. A foreign contract will do wonders in business. Love relations will be strong. Control your emotions. Take care of your health. Credibility will increase. The spouse will get support. Women may suffer from irregular menstruation. Pets have the sum of pain. Virgo This month is good in terms of career. There will be family happiness. Desired work can be done. Old aspirations are likely to be fulfilled. There will be panic among the opponents. Philosophical interest will appear. There will be mental anguish from rivals. A sudden loss can increase the damage. The knowledge of someone experienced will come in handy. There will be joy in the middle of the month. Your father may suffer. There will be positive results in investment at the end of the month. You will gain interest in astrology. One’s soft health can cause stress. Libra Attraction towards the opposite sex will increase. You will become successful in your career. You will get special support from friends. You will experience the joy of accomplishment. Your health will be fine. There will be further improvement in your ability, and there will be benefits. Financial conditions will be fine. Your bad relationship with your sister will improve. The irregular routine will affect your health. Some disorders may trouble you. Avoid bitter words and criticisms. The child will be restless. Victory will

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come from love and forgiveness, not deceit. The body and mind will get rest. Interest in music and literature will increase. Taking a pay cut can be frustrating. There will be trouble due to the dramatic nature of the life partner. Scorpio The harshness of speech can cause damage this month. There will be new opportunities in business. The fear of theft or loss of a loved one will appear. The spouse will get support. Wisdom and prudence will benefit. Pain in the legs and muscles is possible. Bad news related to an acquaintance will hurt. Do not repair defective equipment in the absence of complete knowledge, otherwise, there will be trouble. New ideas of income will emerge. In the middle of the month, you will suffer from mental stress due to unnecessary disturbances. Your sister’s indiscreet conduct and hot nature will cause trouble. There will be a chance to profit from the opposite sex. Be careful in financial transactions. Avoid trying to earn money quickly. There could be some deceit. Disputes with family members are possible in the middle of the month. Sagittarius There are signs of gaining physical and sensory happiness. Mental pleasure will increase. Time is better than a medium for a career. Wishes will take wings. There may be a financial loss in the second week. Domestic tension is possible. There can be a mole palm in a small dispute. Confidence will decrease. Experienced people will be contacted. Marital happiness will be better than moderate. There will be uneasiness due to the negative conduct of the family members of the father. Attraction towards the opposite sex will increase this month. Dramatic U-turns in a big contract will hurt. The third week will remain entangled like jalebi. Positive conditions will be

created. The lack of profit will open with the key of jugaad. Problems will arise due to the mistakes of colleagues. A sudden profit is possible at the end of the month.

higher officials, and you will benefit from it. Inner qualities will come out. Ignorance can cause damage. Reputation will increase at the end of the month.

Capricorn

Pisces

You will see the fruits of your labor in your career. Any failure can trouble you in the first half of the month. False accusations will hurt. Mental tension will remain. Caution is essential in following the advice of others. There are indications of economic benefits from short-term trading; both earnings and expenses will increase. There may be tension in financial transactions. Any business deal will go wrong. There may also be tension with partners or team members. There will be sorrow due to the anger of the spouse. Keep your emotions under control. An old complicated matter will be resolved. Be careful about your health. Be careful with valuables and essentials. They can be troublesome due to different thoughts than your own. Mental ability will increase. Don’t let yourself lose faith. Do not get into a dispute with anyone for no good reason.

Today your speech intelligence will develop. An old boyfriend and girlfriend may be in contact again. With intelligence and tact, you will get many wonderful results. Lack of new income can cause stress. Anyone’s advice can do wonders. Correct predictions will give miraculous results in your career. Disappointment will increase due to work interruptions in the middle of the month. Uneasiness can increase due to the sadness of the spouse. In the third week, supernatural inner strength will manifest. There will be momentary tension in relations with loved ones. Be careful about reputation. Someone’s love will be passionate. There will be a way to get the stalled money. Be careful in big decisions, otherwise, a small mistake can cost you dearly. An expert’s opinion is essential before starting a new job. There will be happiness for daughters and granddaughters. The praise of a boss will increase your spirits. Any opponent will also praise. Deteriorated relationships will gradually improve. Do not doubt unnecessarily or else there can be farreaching damage to the relationship.

Aquarius The financial condition will be moderate, yet the mind will remain restless due to money. Vigilance is necessary at the end of the month. An old spoiled relationship can get worse. Always avoid worry and criticism of your spouse. The child will leave for a distant journey, and due to laziness, the mind will be disturbed from studying. A sharp talk with a friend can strain the heart. The family atmosphere will be moderate. Obstacles will come this month, but they will go away. Any news related to someone close can increase your discomfort. Ideological power will increase in the third week. Due to the non-availability of essential items, the atmosphere of the house can be disturbed. People in government will benefit. There will be intimacy with

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Author Bio: C e l e b r i t y Astrologer Chirag Daruwalla is the son of famous astrologer Bejan Daruwalla. He is known for his detailed astrological predictions on career, health, love, finance, and business. You can visit their website bejandaruwalla.com for guidance on problems related to your life and solve your problem with the help of expert astrologer Chirag Daruwalla. Speak to Daruwalla on Call/ Whatsapp: +91 9825470377 or email: info@bejandaruwalla.com.

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The Price of Garba - Parth Oza brings first time ever traditional Raas- Garba in South Florida By Shuchita Rao

Nova Southeastern University’s spacious indoor stadium in Davie, Florida, came alive with more than 1,200 RaasGarba lovers on Saturday evening, October 22, 2022, with globally recognized playback singer Parth Oza’s dynamic live-music accompaniment to community celebrations of the Diwali festival. The grand event was organized by Desh-Videsh Media Group and Ace DJ. Garba, the traditional folk dance from Gujarat, honors the feminine form of divinity and celebrates the fact that all humans have divine energy within them. The six-hour cultural event started with the traditional lamp lighting and prayer ritual by the graceful hostess Aruna Shah, publisher of Desh-Videsh. Women dressed in colorful attire such as mirror-work chaniya cholis and fancy saris, men in kurta pajamas and ang-rakkha dhoti costumes, and little children in bright, ethnic clothes danced in concentric circles with great joy, clapping their hands in synchrony around the altar of Mother Goddess Durga. Starting at a slow tempo around 6:00 pm, the music rendered beautifully by Parth Oza and his team picked up pace as did the non-stop dancing by nearly 1,200 guests for the next six hours. Traditional Gujarati songs “Kumkum Kera Pagle Maadi Garbe Rumva Aav” and “Fagan Foramto Aayo’’ were fused seamlessly with popular Bollywood Hindi numbers. A highlight was “Bhumbro Bhumbro Shyam Rang Bhumbro” in

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a high-energy live music performance by the versatile actor-singer-doctor Parth Oza and his team, consisting of two soprano female vocalists, two high-stamina dhol drummers, and a talented musician on the synthesizer that played a variety of instruments such as the piano, festive shehnai, and flute. Dandiya Raas began approximately three hours after Garba, and people danced with joy holding bejeweled sticks in their hands in a longtime ritual that honored Goddess Durga’s victory over the vicious demon Mahishasura. Bhangra dance and popular Bollywood music numbers regaled the audience members in the latter part of the night creating a grand festive ambience. Delicious food such as spicy paav-bhaaji, fluffy dahi vadas with tamarind chutney, and desserts were made available by Tandoor Grill. Several vendors also sold ethnic costumes, jewelry, and home decor items at the venue. The Navratri and Diwali festival celebrations that put a spotlight on India’s rich culture attracted a diverse, international crowd, proving that India’s age-old music and dance traditions carry the supreme power to bring happiness to one and all, rising above cast, creed, religion and geographical boundaries.

Nitya Kunta from Windermere brings Sharanaagati message in her Bharatanatyam Performance

Review by Sankar Krishnan

On July 31st, 2022, Nitya Kunta performed her Bharatanatyam Rangapravesam at Windermere, Florida, under her watchful Acharya, Dr. Smt. Subashree Narayanan, from Jacksonville, Florida, disciple of Padma Bhushan Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, Shantala Awardee and Karnataka Kalashree Guru B. Bhanumati, and Nritya Nipune Guru Smt. Sheela Chandrashekar. Dr. Narayanan is the Director of KalAradhana School of Arts. Nitya has been learning this artform from the tender age of 10 when she started her dance journey under Anjali Fluker, followed by Davina, and finally, Dr. Narayanan. The Arangetram was a thematic margam with the message of Sharanagati and how to always bow down to the almighty and our gurus, who show us the path to success, happiness, and good health. The first item was

a Mallari followed by a Ganesha Stuthi Ananda Narthana Ganapathim. Both items, with their crisp beats, challenged Nitya’s Nritta as well as her emotions, as she bowed down to Lord Ganesha. Mallari is known to bring God to the people instead of them going to the temple, due to societal restrictions. With the percussion beats of Tavil, Nitya truly brought Lord Ganesha, to the audience, in a procession in the form of Mallari. This was followed by a piece on Sringeri Sharada, Shringapuradheeshwari. In this item the dancer again bows down to the lotus feet of Shringeri Sharada, who is the mother of all artforms. Again, the Acharya did not fail to exhibit her love to the Almighty and her Gurus through this item. Nitya expressed her devotion through her abhinayam and led the audience through this softpaced item, gracefully. The icing on top of the cake to any arangetram is the varnam. Many believe that the right varnam can set the correct mood for the entire performance. Bhuvana Sundara explained the story of Lord Krishna, the world’s beauty, and Leelas (plays) in his adulthood. The acharya did not stop at just Padartha Abhinaya, she was also sured to depict a Sanchari with Lord Narasimha and Bhakta Prahalada.

The next two items were Chandra Chooda and Broche Vaarevarura. Both items jumped on the bandwagon of Sharanagati in the form of Reverence to Lord Shiva and Lord Rama, respectively. Nitya, again with her emotions, connected with the audience which was a delightful treat. The items that were chosen for her by Guru B. Bhanumati and Dr. Narayanan were rightfully chosen for her personality and characteristics resembling the gods themselves. To close the enigmatic performance, Nitya showcased a thillana in ragam Mohana Kalyani. She captured the audience one last time, with a mangalam piece, where she mounted Lord Venkateswara on the mighty Garuda, to the soulful lyrics of Sri Bhadrachala Ramadasu and bowed down to the Almighty and expressed her Bhakti. Amazing orchestral artists Dr. Subashree Narayanan was on nattuvangam, Shruthi Rajalakshmi (CA) was the vocalist, Santosh Chandru (GA) on mridangam, Hareesh Parthasarathy (CA) on rhythm pad, Krishnamoorthi Seetharaman (FL) on morsing, Sanjana Chandran (FL) on violin and Agastya Sridharan (CA) played the flute.

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Amitabh Bachchan Feels ‘honored’ to Work with Suraj Barjatya

Happy Birthday: Big B turns 80

Amitabh Bachchan, veteran actor and living legend of Bollywood, has expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work with the eminent filmmaker Suraj Barjatya of Rajshri Productions. Though this is not the first time that he is working with Rajshri, he said that he feels honored to work with Barjatya. At the trailer launch of his upcoming movie Uunchai, he profusely thanked Barjatya for casting him in the film and allowing him to work with great actors.

He is an institution in and of himself. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan turned 80 on October 11, 2022. The showman with five decades in the film industry was greeted by a cross-section of his fans and followers among others. Even our respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted him on his social media handle with birthday wishes for the veteran actor; he wished for a long and healthy life. Modiji called him the most remarkable film personality who has fascinated and entertained the audience for more than five decades.

Mentioning that he had worked with Rajshri Productions in the initial years of his film career, Bachchan also said that both his wife Jaya and son Abhishek had worked with Rajshri, and now it’s his turn. Suraj Barjatya, too, expressed his respect and admiration for “Big B” — as many call him. He said that it is extremely easy to work with him and added that they’ve shared thoughts on poetry and filmmaking in his van. However, on the set, Bachchan is a quiet listener — very likely one reason he has become such an accomplished actor. Uunchai revolves around the story of four friends on a journey to climb Mount Everest. The story and direction are by Suraj Barjatya and features Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Neena Gupta and Parineeti Chopra as cast members along with Bachchan.

This year, he surprised his fans who gathered around his residence, Jalsa, at midnight to greet him. He came out at the late hour for a short while and accepted the greetings of his fans. A special show by Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), featuring “Big B” as the host, was organized. His wife Jaya and son Abhishek were also in attendance. Social media handles were full of birthday wishes for the megastar by his colleagues, juniors, and fans. Bachchan spent his birthday with his family in the house. His daughter Shweta Bachchan shared a few photos on her Instagram handle where “Big B” was seen with his son Abhishek and daughter Shweta, who was twinning with her father in their outfits.

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Anupam Kher Visits Kailash Temple In Agra

restoration of her account. Kangana reacted positively to this request. Her fans want her account to come back for the sake of the freedom of speech. Kangana, being an ardent supporter of Elon Musk, defended him after Kanye West’s tweet in which the actor shared a post by Vanity Fair mentioning that Musk would convert Twitter into a “right-wing” gutter. Defending Musk, Kangana commented that the liberals are opposing him, because they can’t stand a bright, intelligent, selfmade, and sane person like Musk. Kangana’s upcoming movie is titled Emergency, and she plays the role of the late Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhry, Vishak Nair, and Shreyas Talpade are also part of the cast.

Veteran actor Anupam Kher had an amazing experience filled with devotion and gratitude during his visit to the Kailash Temple near Agra. Kher was shooting for his upcoming movie Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay in Agra and had an opportunity to explore the remarkable sculpture and interact with the priest of the temple. He said that it is the only temple in the world with two Shivling. The actor was extremely happy for the opportunity to worship in the temple and expressed his contentment with his followers on his social media handle. He also learned from the priest that the Kailash Temple is 10,000 years old. He prayed for the well-being of all to Lord Shiva and shared some glimpses of his interaction with the priest of the temple. A few weeks ago, Kher also visited the Guru Ka Taal Gurudwara in Agra and sought blessings. He interacted with the Kar Sevaks at the Gurudwara and paid homage to Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib for his sacrifice and said that the Kashmiri Hindus will be ever grateful to him.

Kangana Ranaut’s Reaction to a Fan’s Request to Restore her Twitter Account

Kangana Ranaut admitted that she missed her friends on the microblogging platform Twitter. She responded positively to one of her fan’s requests to restore her Twitter account after its takeover by Elon Musk. A great supporter of Musk, Kangana shared the screenshot of her fan’s request, along with a sticker that said to protect free speech. Kangana’s Twitter account was permanently suspended in May 2021 following her comments on the West Bengal assembly election results. Now, after Elon Musk has taken over Twitter, her fans hope for the

Wedding Bells for Palak Muchhal and Mithoon

It can rightly be called a marriage of melodies. The super hit singer Palak Muchhal recently married composer Mithoon in early November 2022. They have created quite a few famous songs together, and now it is time for them to move ahead in the song of life. They worked together on songs, such as “Keh Bhi De” and “Door Na Jaa” in 2016. Two songs in Aashiqui 2 — “Meri Aashiqui” and “Chaahu Main Ya Na” were also created by them, where Mithoon was the composer and Palak was the singer. The songs became a super-hit instantly after release. Despite knowing each other for quite a long time, their union was an arranged marriage, according to sources. Their wedding celebrations began on November 4, 2022, and the couple will have their wedding reception in Mumbai. Palak Muchhal was the playback singer in hit films, such as Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Aashiqui 2 (2013), Kick (2014), Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015), M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), and Kaabil (2017). Palak is also famous for her charity work for the underprivileged. Mithoon has composed songs for films, including Murder 2, Aashiqui 2, Ek Villain, Zeher, Kalyug, Anwar, Sanam Re, Shivaay, Baaghi 2, and Kabir Singh. For more information on this article or to view additional pictures, please visit www.deshvidesh.com/Nov2022/ or download our Mobile App.

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Review of Ram Setu Movie

pressured by the government to submit a report on the Ram Setu that it is not man-made, but rather a natural formation. With Aryan being an atheist, his report would not hurt any religious sentiment in breaking the Ram Setu. However, looking into the matter, Aryan found a deep-rooted truth and the cultural heritage and integrating powers of the Ramayana. His exploration and detailed research lead him to discover the closely intertwined relationship between history and mythology.

Ram Setu is miles apart from the average Bollywood masala movie. It is like a breath of fresh air in the world of typical Hindi movies featuring either romance or action. It is an adventure movie — seldom made in Bollywood — a movie that is based on Indian themes and traditions that is going to inspire young people, especially teenagers. The movie begins with the mention of cultural bonding between Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India and the destruction of Bamiyan Buddha by the Taliban. The plot of the movie revolves around the request for the destruction of the Ram Setu for a multi-crore shipping project. Akshay Kumar, playing the role of the Joint Director of the Archaeology department Dr Aryan Kulshrestha, is

Aryan’s search and exploration reveal many truths to the viewers. He, too, goes to Sri Lanka in search of the truth. The visuals are extremely beautiful, with all credit going to Aseem Mishra and his camera. The stunts are also quite appropriate. The viewers get to see chases, suspense, courtroom arguments, and strong religious reasoning. Ram Setu was built by none other than Lord Rama, and apart from being a bridge, it is a symbol of protection of the Lord for all women whenever they are in danger. Akshay Kumar gave a stellar performance as the senior archeologist Dr. Aryan Kulshrestha. Telugu actor Satyadev, too, was excellent. Jacqueline Fernandez and Nusrat Barucha are both appropriate in their roles. There is no song or romantic subplot… which is a great relief to many. Abhishek Sharma does a good job as both the story writer and director. Ram Setu establishes the power of Hinduism and is a must-watch for everyone.

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He is the megastar, an icon of inspiration to millions, and a matinee idol. However, even he was not spared by his wife. It was Amitabh Bachchan’s 80th birthday on October 11, 2022. KBC 14 was adorned by the presence of his wife Jaya Bachchan and son Abhishek Bachchan. Jaya brought food for the megastar, and there was a cake-cutting ceremony. Amidst all the celebrations, she complained about her husband which left him speechless. Jaya said that she has heard about Amitabh sending handwritten letters or flowers to people as a token of appreciation for their work or influence on him.

Still, she protested that has never received any letter or flower from her husband. This left the super-smart “Big B” speechless. “Big B” tried to defend himself saying that this is a public show and this complaint is not right, but Jaya was not ready to listen. The audience burst out into laughter. This personal touch on his birthday episode was perfect. Abhishek mentioned his father’s guidance and thanked him. Then he read aloud what he called his best script, titled Mere Paa in which he shared his emotional bonding with his father that left both his parents teary-eyed.

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It was truly a moment of joy and achievement for singer Neha Kakkar when she heard superstar Govinda say that he is a great admirer of her songs. It was a special episode of Indian Idol 13, where Govinda, his wife Sunita, and daughter Tina were invited as special guests. Sunita said that Govinda is a great fan of Indian Idol judge singer Neha Kakkar. Hearing this, Neha appeared excited and joyful. Sunita requested that they dance to Govinda’s famous song “Main to Raste Se Ja Raha Tha.” Neha instantly agreed and the two of them danced to the song.

After the dance, Govinda praised Neha as a brilliant artist. He also wanted to hear her popular dialogue “Paisa Kamao.” Neha was so touched by this that she broke into tears, saying that she grew up watching Govinda’s movies, and now the superstar wants to hear her dialogue. It was an amazing moment for her and cried while hugging Govinda. The moment of emotion was shared by the many people who were present. Sunita said that she loved Neha, and Neha, too, said that she loved her.

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“You’re Iron Man” says her son to Shefali Shah after Delhi Crime 2.

Ekta Kapoor slammed by the Supreme Court for polluting the minds of young generation

Shefali Shah is a powerhouse of talent which is evident from the variety of characters she has played effortlessly. Recently, she has been basking in the glory of two back-to-back super hits on the OTT — Darlings and Delhi Crime 2. Both have been highly acclaimed by critics as well as common viewers. However, she received the best compliment from her son after viewing Delhi Crime 2. Appreciating her performance as the chief cop in Delhi Crime, her son said that she is “like Iron Man.” To this, Shefali wanted to know whether this is a compliment for her playing a superwoman. Her son said that every Marvel

The Supreme Court of India has highly criticized Ekta Kapoor for the objectionable content in her web series XXX currently streaming on her OTT platform Alt Balaji. This criticism has come as the result of a complaint lodged by Shambhu Kumar, an ex-serviceman in Bihar’s Begusarai, and a subsequent arrest warrant against Ekta Kapoor has been issued by a trial court in Begusarai. Ekta Kapoor, represented by the renowned lawyer Mukul Rohatgi, has filed a plea in the Supreme Court, challenging the arrest warrants. The Supreme Court had earlier given legal protection to Ekta Kapoor on similar grounds.

superhero has been played by several actors, except for Iron Man. She has become like Iron Man who cannot be replaced. Shefali was so moved by this compliment that she wanted to print it and place it on the walls. Supporting the OTT platform, Shefali said that it is like a boon to the actors and with the availability of local, national, and international content. On the OTT, there has been healthy competition with world cinema. She also thinks that big cinemas are a part of the movie culture and have a time-tested value. Her recent release is Doctor G which also stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Rakul Preet Singh.

However, this time, the bench of Justices Ajay Rastogi and C T Ravikumar took exception to such a plea and condemned Ekta Kapoor for creating such a web series that hurt the sentiments of the soldiers and their families. They said that something needs to be done in this respect. They claim she is polluting the minds of the younger generation by showing such content. They also said that since OTT is available for all, she is giving the wrong choice to young minds. They even told the lawyer that they don’t prefer such appeals and suggested that a local lawyer should be employed to know the status of the case at Patna High Court.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah to celebrate with Chhello Show director Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is going to have a special show with director Pan Nalin and child artist Bhavin Rabari of the Gujarati movie Chhello Show to celebrate the success of the movie as India’s official entry to the 2023 Oscars. Being a great fan of the show, Bhavin will visit the sets with creator Asit Kumarr Modi and the team of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. The story of Chhello Show revolves around a nine-year-old Samay (played by Bhavin) who loves films and spends an entire summer watching films in a rundown movie palace. He wants to become a filmmaker. Unfortunately, he faces heartbreaking times. The special episode shows Bhavin Rabari visiting the popular Gokuldham society and looking for Taarak Mehta,

Anjali Mehta, Haathi Bhai, and others. He is thrilled to meet them, but they fail to identify him. Asit then tells everyone about the two visitors. Asit Kumarr Modi said that it is a part of their integration program with films. Chhello Show, translated as Last Film Show, is a significant development in the Gujarati entertainment industry. Its nomination for an Oscar is a well-deserved achievement.

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