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• Kamala Harris • Raja Chari • Abhijit Banerjee • Kal Penn • Priyanka Chopra • Dr. Vivek Hallegere Murthy • Nikki Haley • Pramila Jayapal • Anjali Nair
Indian Americans Shine in Spheres other than IT and Spelling Bees
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There was a time when the world was obsessed with how Indian Americans reigned in spelling bee contests and across the IT sector. Some of the best minds running IT giants are Indian American business people.
Indian Americans: A Rising Political Force in the US
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When United States President Trump decided to share a stage with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Houston, Texas, in September 2019 in front of a crowd of over 50,000 Indian Americans, the political power held by Indian
Getting “2020 Vision” on Your Finances in The New Year
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The start of the new year is a great time to focus on your finances and put them into perspective. Competing demands on our time can often cloud our line of sight on what really matters.
Get to Know: Sanjay Chandran
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It was my pleasure to interview Sanjay Chandran, modest, soft spoken exceptionally talented in music as well as in his professional career. He is among eleven young alumni who received the Penn State Alumni Association’s Alumni Achievement Award in 2006.
Padma Awards 2020
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As India celebrated its 71st Republic Day on January 26, 2020, with the usual ceremony, splendid display and glory, the country also honored Indians who have made excellent contributions in a variety of fields and made the nation proud. 6
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Indian Americans: A Rising Political Force in the US
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Getting “2020 Vision” on Your Finances in The New Year 32 Get to Know: Sanjay Chandran
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Padma Awards 2020
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Body Betrayed Beauty by Neha Ganju Tanna
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Ayurveda vs. Modern Medicine: Alternative or Complementary?
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Edito r’s View Dear Readers, Indian-Americans shine in many spheres other than IT and Spelling Bees, which is our cover story for this issue. I am very happy and proud to report to you that this list is increasing by leaps and bounds. Even though one print issue of Desh-Videsh with 88 pages is not enough to cover all successful Indian Americans around the nation, we have attempted to cover a few in this issue with several articles. At the top of this list is Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee and his wife, also a Nobel laureate, Esther Duflo. It is a proud moment for every Indian when a fellow Indian receives such an honor. And I get even more excited when this Indian goes to the Noble prize ceremony in a typical Indian - Bengali outfit and his wife in a sari. At the same time, I get very frustrated when someone like him goes to India and tells them that he would not have gotten a prize if he had stayed in India. He forgot his fellow Indian and Bengali Tagore and Prof C.V Raman. I do not have credentials to criticize Mr. Banerjee, but I am sure some of you will agree with me that when you are at that level, your job is to encourage the younger generation all over the world and especially the younger generation in the country where you received your primary education. The year 2020 is a presidential election year so there is a lot of talk about politics. And we know that Indian Americans are not going to be left out in this field. Check out our article “Indian Americans: A Rising Political Force in the U.S.” But do not forget to check out the complete list of elected officials in the US on our website. The link is available at the end of the article. I know we talked about succeeding in fields other than IT, but what do you say if somebody is talented in IT and also in the field of Indian classical music. Learn more about Florida’s own Sanjay Chandran, a musician and teacher who is also at the top of the IT field. The February issue of Desh-Videsh would not be complete if we did not cover the January 26 Republic Day celebration in India and announcement of Padma awards. Prof. Jagdish Sheth from Atlanta, Georgia, second home of Desh-Videsh magazine received the Padma Bhushan award, the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India. Philip Kotler, The Father of Modern Marketing, described Dr. Sheth as “…a scholar, change agent, advisor, and entrepreneur, in other words, a Renaissance Man.” Our young and dynamic yoga guru of south Florida and now Ayurveda expert, Chahna Tailor compares Ayurveda and Modern Medicine in her latest article in this issue. Now let me talk about another talented, soft spoken and passionate person - Neha Ganju Tanna. Most of us living in South Florida and almost all Kashmiris living in the US knew her. Unfortunately, she left us at a very early age. But she left her experience, sweet memories and advice for her three year old daughter through her writings. Please read my book review of Body Betrayed Beauty. It is a heartfelt story of a young mom who lost her battle against cancer. As promised in the last issue, going forward we will include financial advice in every issue, so don’t miss the latest article by Supal Vora, “Getting 2020 Vision on Your Finances in The New Year.” As usual let me close my column by reminding readers about our two upcoming bridal shows, one in Raleigh on March 29, and the other in Orlando on April 5. Raj Shah Managing Editor
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There was a time when the world was obsessed with how Indian Americans reigned in spelling bee contests and across the IT sector. Some of the best minds running IT giants are Indian American business people. Names such as Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft; Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc, parent company of Google Inc.; Shantanu Narayana, CEO of Adobe, and
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In today’s time, the US media is buzzing with success stories of Indian Americans leading in the fields of business, politics, culinary arts, Hollywood films, Nobel prizes, beauty pageants and sports.
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Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo are widely recognized and celebrated as faces representing India on a global scale. From the year 1998 to 2008, Indians won the national spelling bee nine times, leaving the world perplexed. However, time has changed. Gone are the days when the only way to climb the ladder of success was through engineering, technology or possessing the knowledge of a vast thesaurus. Indian Americans are now in the news for making their presence felt in every field, thereby breaking the myth that Indians American are good only at technology and spelling. In today’s time, the US media is buzzing with success stories of Indian Americans leading in the fields of business, politics, culinary arts, Hollywood films, Nobel prizes, beauty pageants and sports. The changing time has seen many of Indian origin excelling in a broad range of career spectrums across the globe. Be it Kunal Nayyar acting in the role of Rajesh Koothrapali, an astrophysicist, on the television show The Big Bang Theory to the real-life MIT economist Abhijit Banerjee winning the Nobel Memorial
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Prize in Economic Sciences. Abhijit Banerjee has joined an elite group of Indian Americans Nobel Laureates, which include Har Gobind Khorana, Subramanyan Chandrasekhar, Amartya Sen and Venkatraman Ramakrishnan. Abhijit Banerjee paid respect to his Indian roots when he accepted his Nobel prize in Sweden by wearing an authentic Bengali dhoti. The Indian American economist looked resplendent as he accepted the Nobel with his French American wife. Their life’s work is aimed to alleviate global poverty. The Mumbaiborn economist asserts that it was his formative years first in Mumbai and then in New Delhi that informed his experiments in welfare economics. Likewise, Dev Patel and Priyanka Chopra have become
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'' Perseverance, value for education, and hard work are mainstays of our culture and this ensures we go for the silver lining.
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Nair was crowned the winner of American Miss Junior Teen 2019-2020, and it seems she is following in the footsteps of Nina Davuluri who won Miss America 2014. Even in sports, Indian American women are
Abhijit Banerjee At The Nobel Prize Award Ceremony, Konserthuset Stockholm on 10 December 2019. Copyright Nobel Media. Photo Nanaka Adachi
big-time Hollywood stars with recent acting roles. Lilly Singh, famously known as Superwoman, is a YouTuber, comedian, actor, and was ranked tenth on the Forbes list of the world’s highest-paid YouTube stars. If you are an Indian under 30 years old, then you have likely grown up idolizing astronauts Kalpana Chawla and Sunita 18
Pandya Williams. Raja Chari, a Colonel in the US Air Force and an accomplished pilot, is the third Indian American astronaut to continue this proud tradition as he embarks on a mission to the Moon and Mars under NASA’s Artemis program. With every opportunity emerges an Indian American as a leading figure. Recently, Anjali
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no longer behind. Five young Indian-origin women have moved to North American schools and colleges to target chances to play for the WNBA. Asmat Kaur (16), Sanjana Ramesh (17), Vaishnavi Yadav (17), Srishti Suren (18), and Khushi Dongre (18) haven’t let linguistic and cultural barriers deter their way.
What Non-Indians say about Indian Americans I want to express my profound gratitude to the nearly 4 million amazing Indian Americans all across the country, who are thriving, prospering, flourishing and hardworking. You enrich our culture. You uphold our values. You uplift our communities. You are truly proud to be Americans and we are proud to have you as Americans.� US President Donald Trump In the last half-century, Americans of Indian descent epitomizes how new waves of immigrants have been renewing our communities and our economy. Jon Huntsman, former Governor of Utah and United States Ambassador to China 20
Indian-Americans have recently become among the largest nationality group of new immigrants to the U.S. and are also the most successful by many measures, including education, income and entrepreneurship. Doris Meissner, former commissioner of the US immigration and Naturalization service; senior fellow, Migration Policy Institute No political issue is hotter than immigration. And
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Junoon and had the honor to cook for the former US President Barack Obama. And if you think this is it, then do know that Dr. Vivek Hallegere Murthy, South Florida’s own was the youngest Surgeon General in the history of the United States.
Vikas Khanna, a Restaurateur Kamala Devi Harris is an Indian descent American lawyer and politician who has been serving as the Junior United States Senator from California since 2017. In 2018, Harris entered the presidential race as a candidate. Pramila Jayapal became the first Indian American to preside over the Chamber of Congress. She is one of four Indian-Americans serving in the United States Congress. Vikas Khanna, a restaurateur has represented Indian cuisine on the International stage with his first restaurant Srishti Suren
The list is endless. Indian Americans continue to make an invaluable contribution to the world. Perseverance, value for education, and hard work are mainstays of our culture and this ensures we go for the silver lining.
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hen United States President Trump decided to share a stage with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Houston, Texas, in September 2019 in front of a crowd of over 50,000 Indian Americans, the political power held by Indian Americans as well as the community’s influence ahead of the 2020 US presidential election was clearly visible.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump attend the "Howdy, Modi!" rally at NRG Stadium in Houston Sunday.
According to the American Community Survey 2017, Indian Americans comprise 1.3 percent of the USA's total population.
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Indian Americans are becoming determinants of change in US politics today. The diaspora has resulted in strengthening the spirit of democracy and diversity. From Dalip Singh Saund, the first Indian American member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California in 1957, to Ghazala Hashmi, the first Muslim woman to become a Virginia State
Piyush “Bobby” Jindal Senator, it becomes imperative to understand how this community serves America and addresses the problems of the next generation. According to the American Community Survey 2017, Indian Americans comprise 1.3 percent of the USA’s total population. According to the Migration Policy Institute, Indians are second to that of Mexicans in the number of immigrants. 25
Kamala Harris, a civil rights lawyer and activist, served as the District Attorney in San Francisco for two terms (2003 and 2007). She was also the first Indian American to serve in the United States Senate when she was elected in 2016. Even though she recently pulled out of the presidential campaign, she is a very strong
'' According to the Rep. Pramila Jayapal (left), Sen. Kamala Harris (center) and Meena Harris, founder of the Phenomenal Women Action Campaign, pose for a photo at the “Women Who Impact” event in Washington, DC, on October 2. Photo credit: Indian American Impact Project According to the Pew Research Center, Indian Americans are the most heavily Democrat or lean Democratic (65%), while only 28% identify with or lean toward the Republican party. However, it was a Republican Congressman, Piyush “Bobby” Jindal who was the first American of Indian descent to become elected a United States Governor and served as Governor of Louisiana from 2008-2016.
Be it with the Democratic or Republican Party, Indian Americans are rising in strength and political ambition. This year, Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu lawmaker in the US, and Kamala Harris, US Senator from California, are candidates in the 2020 presidential election.
Pew Research Center, Indian Americans are the most heavily Democrat or lean Democratic (65%), while only 28% identify with or lean toward the Republican party
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leaders Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ami Bera and Pramila Jayapal were also elected to the US Congress. From the Wall Street Journal as a journalist to a civil rights activist on the international stage, Pramila Jaypal has come a long way in politics with her policy on immigration. Indian Americans have made their way into politics from
As President Trump continues to nominate Indian American leaders to top positions in his cabinet and the federal judiciary — most recently Neomi Rao, whom the president appointed to fill the seat vacated by Kavanaugh on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
'' different walks of life and in multiple areas. Over the last three years, President Trump has appointed at least 36 Indian Americans to top positions in his cabinet and the federal judiciary putting him on track to break records by the end of his first term. As President Trump continues to nominate Indian American leaders to top positions in his cabinet and the federal judiciary — most recently Neomi Rao, whom the president appointed to fill the seat vacated by Kavanaugh on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
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Secretary of Nuclear Energy; Aditya Bamzai as member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board; Bimal Patel as the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; Seema Verma as the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Vishal Amin as an intellectual property enforcement coordinator; and Manisha Singh as Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs.
To list a few more important positions in President Trump’s administration, Nikki Haley as U.S. Ambassador to the United
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As of December 2019, Indian Americans collectively contributed over three million dollars to the 2020 presidential campaigns
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Nations; Raj Shah as the White House Deputy Press Secretary and Deputy Assistant to the President; Neil Chatterjee as Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Ajit Pai as the chairman of the United States Federal Communications Commission; Rita Baranwal as Assistant
The year 2019 has been the most influential year for the community. A clear openness to the diaspora was evident with the Howdy Modi event organized in Houston, Texas. Two influential leaders of the largest democracies, Prime Minister Modi and President Trump shared the stage to address the gathering of over 50,000 Indian Americans. As of December 2019, Indian Americans collectively contributed over three million dollars to the 2020 presidential campaigns. That is considerably higher than most PACs and organizations have raised. It is a token of faith and more importantly of involvement.
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Getting “2020 Vision” on Your Finances in The New Year By Supal Vora
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he start of the new year is a great time to focus on your finances and put them into perspective.
Competing demands on our time can often cloud our line of sight on what really matters. So, if you want a better handle on your finances, take these six foundational steps to get a better vision in 2020.
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Determine if the goals you’ve established, such as education savings or retirement savings, are still appropriate based on your plans for the future.
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there are ways they can be paid down more quickly or if you could benefit by refinancing any loans.
4. Review your portfolio
1. Review where you stand
Investment markets have performed well for an extended period of time. Are you prepared for increased unpredictability in the markets? Make sure the risk reflected in your portfolio aligns with your risk profile. Consider rebalancing investments if your portfolio allocations have shifted due to varying performance for different assets.
Begin by looking at your broad financial picture. This includes determining your net worth (assets you own minus liabilities or debts you owe). Identify whether you can cut costs in order to put more money to work toward your key financial goals. Also make sure you have a sufficient emergency fund that could cover at least three to six months of income.
2. Reassess your goals Determine if the goals you’ve established, such as education savings or retirement savings,are still appropriate based on your plans for the future. Are you on track to achieve them? Can you find more dollars to put toward them?
3. Consider your debt and credit score If you haven’t checked your credit score lately, it’s a good idea to do so. Look at your current debts (auto loans, mortgages, student loans, etc.) to see if
5. Conduct a checkup of your protection strategy Now is a good time to review your insurance policies to make sure you are properly covered. This includes everything from auto and home insurance to life insurance, disability income coverage and long-term care protection.
6. Solidify your estate plan Pay special attention to your estate planning needs. This is a concern regardless of your age and assets. Review your will to be sure that it is current and
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t was my pleasure to interview Sanjay Chandran, who is modest, soft spoken, and exceptionally talented in music as well as in his professional career. He is among eleven young alumni who received the Penn State Alumni Association’s Alumni Achievement Award in 2006. Chandran is currently the chief executive officer of Go Mobile Health, Inc. He is also currently serving as a member of the Board of Directors at International Hindu University. Mr. Chandran is the inventor or co-inventor of several patented technology, including patents for unique fabrication methods and designs for ultrasonic transducers used in medical imaging. Sanjay regularly conducts violin and Indian classical music classes in Boca Raton, Florida. One of his best students is his daughter Sanjana. In 2017, she received the Award of Excellence from Desh-Videsh Media Group. Sanjay has recently established Florida Fine Arts, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, to promote fine arts such as music and dance in our community and to use fine arts as a medium to appeal to and involve the younger generation on a myriad of important issues.
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Please tell us about your background. I was born and raised in Mumbai, India. As far as academics go, I received my B.Tech degree from IIT Bombay and M.S. in Engineering from Penn State University.
Tell us more about your journey and how you came to be where you are today. I learned Indian Classical Music (both Carnatic and Hindustani styles) on the violin for 18 years in Mumbai. From 1985 to 1995, I regularly performed in concerts all over India both as a soloist and accompanist on the violin. I came to the US in 1995 to attend Penn State University. At Penn State, I was exposed to many other music genres such as Jazz. I particularly developed a liking for Jazz because it offered a lot of scope for creative composition and improvisation just like Indian Classical Music. I then started creating my own 38
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music compositions combining Indian Classical Music with Jazz, African, Irish, Middle Eastern and other world music genres. This gave me the opportunity to collaborate and perform with world class musicians who were very skilled in their respective genres. We performed together for many shows in both the West and East coasts of the US, many of which raised funds for charitable causes. Jazz Yatra, held in Broward County, FL, in both 2007 and 2008 was a perfect example of such a show, and it raised funds for Sahara, a charitable organization dedicated to support women who are victims of abuse and domestic violence. At the same time, my tryst with pure Indian classical music continued, and I performed concerts all over South Florida at venues such as The Shiva Vishnu Temple of South Florida, Florida Atlantic University, etc. as a soloist, accompanist as well as Jugalbandhi (duet of Hindustani and Carnatic music) artist. It is very important for me to teach, train and groom the next generation of musicians and artists. To this end, I teach violin to 15 students, both locally as well as through Skype. It is very important that these young talents living in North America get ample opportunities to collaborate with other musicians early on and learn to harness the power of digital technologies in making, performing and promoting music to the whole world. That is the mission of Florida Fine Arts, a non-profit 501c3 organization I recently started with a group of like-minded individuals.
Who is your Guru (teacher) now and when you started? My Gurus for Carnatic music were Smt. T.R. Balamani (Shankar Mahadevan is probably her
most famous student) and Shri. K. Shivakumar. I started learning Carnatic music on the violin in 1978 at the age of 5. I learned Hindustani music from Shri T.K. Patnaik from 1991 to 1995.
How long was your training? My formal training spanned 18 years. However, in any creative art form such as music, you learn practically every day listening to different artists and different kinds of music, performing and collaborating with other musicians etc. You also learn from your own students!
When was your first public performance? I began giving public performances at the age of 8, but they were short performances that lasted less than an hour. I gave my first full-fledged solo violin concert (that was almost 3 hours long) at the age of 12 for Music Triangle in Mumbai. I had both Mridangam and Ghatam accompaniments. After a somewhat nervous start, we really gelled as a group and the quality of music kept getting better as the concert progressed. Even after performing for almost 3 hours, I did not feel even an ounce of fatigue. It was such an exhilarating experience that I couldn’t wait to perform again and even today, I love performing and entertaining audiences.
How many public performances you have done so far? I have not kept count, but I would say I have given over 500 public performances. 40
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Who do you consider to be a mentor and why? Many esteemed musicians and scholars have influenced my journey at different points of time, but my mother has had the most profound impact on my music. She inculcated in me the passion for music and that, to me, is the most important ingredient. Knowledge, skills, experience, all come afterward.
What advice do you have for young Indian Americans who wish to pursue a career in music or the performing arts?
performing concerts or for that matter any accomplishment at work.
I would tell every young and budding musician/ artist to “make sure you are passionate about the art form you pursue and with that will come success and most importantly, satisfaction.”
What do you think is the secret behind your success?
Success means different things to different people? What does it mean to you and how would you define it? The level of satisfaction you get when you do something is my most important yardstick of success. Of course, if you are performing in front of an audience, the same applies to the audience. If they leave the venue happy and satisfied yet yearning for more, then your efforts have been successful. Sometimes after a long day at work, I pick up the violin at 10 or 11 pm at night and the music that comes out for the next hour or so cannot be described using words. That experience and satisfaction trumps any number of awards or any amount of money I can make
The passion that I have for everything I do.
An American colleague once asked me an interesting question: “Why are Indians in the US at the forefront of a variety of fields?” What do you think? I think it is the democratic values that we have grown up with. It helps us be more open minded and accepting of various ideas even when they conflict with yours.
Who has played a crucial role in influencing the events of your life? How so? Since birth, my parents (especially my mother) have had a major influence. My mother taught me what it is to have passion for what you do. My
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father taught me discipline and hard work that it takes to get somewhere. Their influence has understandably waned because we now live thousands of miles from each other. But my wife has now taken over! She has pushed me to explore different things whether it be the arts, the food I eat, the clothes I wear…..the list can go on and on! Because of that, my life experiences have become very diverse and it has helped me in myriad ways.
Favorite Quote: “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. You cannot get anywhere without hard work.” This quote is repeated to the point that it has become a cliché. Yet there is nothing closer to the truth than this quote.
Favorite Book: This is your brain on music: the science of a human obsession, by Daniel J. Levitin. This book is the ultimate union of art and science.
Favorite Indian Movie: Bajirao Mastani - I could watch this movie a thousand times just for the music.
Favorite Non-Indian Movie: Top Gun - love the electrifying aerial scenes of action.
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Padma Awards 2020 As India celebrated its 71st Republic Day on January 26, 2020, with the usual ceremony, splendid display and glory, the country also honored Indians who have made excellent contributions in a variety of fields and made the nation proud. It is that time of the year, when India’s Republic Day celebration is accompanied by the much-awaited announcement of the names of Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher-order) and Padma Shri (distinguished services) awardess. The President of India Ram Nath Kovind issued a commendation to acknowledge the tireless efforts of those who have been rendering their services across fields of art, entertainment, trade, industry, literature,
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education, sports, public affairs, social work, etc. The awards include 7 Padma Vibhushan, 16 Padma Bhushan, and 118 Padma Shri out of the approved conferment of 141 Padma Awards. The list consists of former union minister George Fernandes, Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj to be honored posthumously. Former Mauritius PM Anerood Jugnauth and Olympian boxer Mary Kom have also been named for the Padma Vibhushan award. Amongst these awardees are four Indian Americans who have made exemplary contributions on a global scale and one American who has spent his life promoting Indian values.
Prof. Jagdish N. Sheth:
Dr. S.P. Kothari:
The only recipient of India’s third-highest civilian award, Padma Bhushan, Sheth is the Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Marketing at the Goizueta Business School of Emory University. He has more than 300 research papers published to his name on topics ranging from consumer behavior, relationship marketing, geopolitics & globalization, marketing theory, marketing research, IT, etc. He is the author of more than 30 books.
S.P. Kothar is the Gordon Y Billard Professor of Accounting and Finance at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He is also an editor of the Journal of Accounting and Economics. Previously, he served as a global leader of equity research for Barclays Global Investors (BGI).
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Dr. Prasanta Kumar Pattanaik:
Dr. Romesh Tekchand Wadhwani:
Robert Thurman:
Prasanta K. Pattanaik, is an emeritus professor at the Department of Economics, University of California. He completed his masters and doctorate in economics from the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi. He studied under the Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen, who too is the recipient of the Barat Ratna, the highest civilian honor.
Mr. Wadhwani heads Symphony Technology Group. His company Symphony AI is an amalgamation of nine of his AI-driven companies. Last year, Forbes ranked him at number 261 out of 400 richest Americans. The conferment of this prestigious award is for his outstanding contribution in the field of Trade and Industry.
Mr. Thurman, is an American Buddhist author and has several books on Buddhism to his name. A gifted communicator, he is an ardent advocate of the Buddhist teachings and a leading voice spreading his ideas. He was named as one of Time magazine’s five most influential Americans.
These awards will be conferred at ceremonial functions held at Rashtrapati Bhavan around March/April later this year.
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Body Betrayed Beauty by Neha Ganju Tanna Book Review by Raj Shah, Managing Editor, Desh-Videsh
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t was my privilege to attend book launch of Body Betrayed Beauty by Neha Ganju Tanna on January 4, 2020. For most of us living in South Florida, we have watched Neha, a sweet and bubbly girl, grow up, get married and become a mother in front of our own eyes. But it was also our misfortune to see her fighting stage four cancer and eventually, leave this world.
As a cancer survivor myself, I was thinking during the entire book launch event what Neha must have gone through. The thought also came in my mind that it could have been me who lost the battle with cancer. My train of thoughts continued while driving from Miami back to Coral Springs after book launch event, and I could not wait to begin reading the entire book. I was very tired emotionally, so I could not start the book that evening. But I could not sleep well, so I got up at 4 o’clock in the morning and began reading the book and finished the entire book in one seating. Neha Ganju Tanna left us too early after a short battle with cancer in October of 2016. She left behind her baby daughter, Aariyana, and her notes and writings, which were compiled into a book, Body Betrayed Beauty. Her wish was to publish her thoughts and musings and form a foundation to help people suffering in distress and pain due to this deadly disease. Holding Hands Foundation Inc., a nonprofit organization
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inspired by Neha, brings awareness to those who suffer with pain with serious illnesses like cancer. The mission of the organization is NEHA, “Never Endure Hurt Alone.” After reading the book, I found so many similarities between Neha and me. To start with, we both questioned GOD, and our destiny by asking “Why me?” Neha describes her feelings in a beautifully written poem in her book, “Chosen.”
Chosen I don’t know why I was chosen? I never hurt anybody, nor wished ill of anyone Not acted otherwise to shame anyone Both my body and mind are entangled Why does HE give so much ? If a person can’t endure This agony never comes to straightforward I don’t know why I was chosen I never wished ill of anyone The trajectory of my life has changed so much I set out to save others, but It is my own life that is now in danger Now I am fighting against time
Later in the book and in her own life, Neha answered her own question, accepted the situation, and figured out how to live your life whether you are healthy or sick. In the book on page 38, Neha advises: If you are healthy, the next time you have a bad day, be grateful for your good health. If you are sick, know that you are not alone. Others Just like you have feit the pain and torture of a failing sick body and all the agony that comes with it. It does not make your pain less, but there is comfort in knowing that someone else can understand the depth of your anguish. It is amazing to read a young person who writes like a spiritual leader. When I was fighting with my cancer, I was very open with all my family members and friends. I shared all the details, my pain and agony as well as when I had good days, my joy. I even talked about it in Desh-Videsh’s editorial column. As Neha mentioned in her book, friends and family members give you a lot of strength. Rather than paraphrasing Neha, let me include here what she says in her own words on page 94:
"Neha refused to let her diagnosis define her. Rather, she lived
I cling to this thread of hope lest it break
and fought valiantly till the last,
I don’t know why I was chosen
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I never wished ill of anyone
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compilation of her writings near the end of her life," Deepak Ganju, Neha’ s father, said at the book launch. 53
Through my journey met many people who said “Don’t utter that word, cancer." They thought that saying it was a negative action, that it is better to be positive and think there is nothing going on. It is true that your mind controls your body and hence can afftect a result. But I do not fear the word cancer. It is just another word that defines the current medical condition afflicting my body. It does not, by any means, define me or limit the person I am. Only by accepting what is occurring within in, prepares me for what can be next but cannot control it. I still am the many roles I play in my personal and professional lives. They define me: Mother, wife, daughter, volunteer and a Disaster and Emergency Manager. Once again, this is a very profound and clear message to people like me who are fighting cancer or for that matter any serious illness. Neha’s Grandfather, Gopinath Raina ji (Papa ji)
whom I admired a lot, said when Neha passed away, “This is the truth of existence. We come alone and leave alone. The real test of life lies in the perennial question that we all ask, “Is this the life?” No answer. Not even the greatest sages have satisfactorily tackled.” Neha answers her own Grandfather’s question on page 106 by saying: I welcome death with open arms. It is just as much a part of living as breathing is. You cannot accomplish one without accepting the existence of the other. Do not fear it. It is frightening, but liberating. It is the journey up to the point of death that can be challenging. But it is not the last, the final act. I am not scared of dying.I am scared of losing my child. It is not my end. It’s not the end. “Neha refused to let her diagnosis define her. Rather, she lived and fought valiantly till the last, teaching her loved ones how to face adversity. The book, Body Betrayed Beauty is a
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compilation of her writings near the end of her life,” Deepak Ganju, Neha’ s father, said at the book launch. Neha expressed her fighting spirit very well on page 46 by stating: But as a soldier, I will stand again because this battle is not nearly over. It has just started and I will fight. I will lose but eventually I will win. Even though Neha’s body was betrayed, her beauty and memory lives on through writing and through her non-profit organization. God bless her beautiful soul!
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About Raj Shah A software engineer by profession, Indian culture enthusiast, ardent promoter of Hinduism, and a cancer survivor, Raj Shah is a managing editor of Desh-Videsh Magazine and co-founder of Desh Videsh Media Group. Promoting the rich culture and heritage of India and Hinduism has been his motto ever since he arrived in the US. Raj has served as a board member of South Florida Hindu Temple and Hindu University of America and Chairman of the Board of International Hindu University. Raj has written two books titled Chronology of Hinduism and Understanding Hinduism. He has also written six children's books, We love Diwali, Holi Hai, The Complete Ramayan in 100 Tweets, The Mahabharat in 100 Tweets, Coloring and Understanding Hindu Symbols and Welcome to my beautiful Mandir.
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Ayurveda vs. Modern Medicine: Alternative or Complementary? By Chahna Tailor the side effects outweigh the benefits? Natural substances, on the other hand, take a little longer for results to manifest - but the benefit is that the product you are putting in your body is natural, treatment is catered to your specific body composition and elemental makeup, and is less likely to have side effects.
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Speaking of health, what field of medicine do you use as your main form of treatment? Modern medicine or natural medicine? Most of us are likely to choose modern medicine. And why wouldn’t we? Any illness, disease, or sickness you can think about, there is a pharmaceutical treatment/cure for it and everywhere you go, there are billboards, commercials, and ads that show you a cure for what you or a loved one may be suffering from. Its impact on our health is so pronounced in our daily lives that we forget the old way of doing things. How many times have you used turmeric as an antiseptic and as a blood clotter when you hurt yourself? (And, let’s be honest, how many of us still do it? - I know I do!) 58
When you had nausea, how quick were you to put a few cloves in your mouth and let its juices do the job? Or put asafoetida in your belly button to get rid of bloating, indigestion, and stomach pain? Before Neosporin, antinausea capsules, and Tums, we used what nature gave us. As of 2017, Ayurveda, India’s science of life, was still being used by 77% of Indian households, according to a report by the Confederation of Indian Industry and PricewaterhouseCoopers. This number has definitely increased since then but can we say the same for those of us that have moved abroad?
But, the debate seems to be - do we go all in on one mode of treatment? Well, I have a counter question for you - why do we have to pick? Why can’t we use both as complementary treatments? Ayurveda is used as a preventive medical system. According to Ayurveda, there is a prognosis of disease: • Easy to cure • Difficult to cure • Incurable, but in which the symptoms are manageable • Incurable and symptoms cannot be managed After a certain point, Ayurveda can only be used for palliative
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care whereas there may be further steps that can be taken with modern medicine; there are surgeries and treatments that have saved lives in miraculous ways. Before we get to an incurable stage, consider Ayurveda as a method of prevention. After all, health is wealth.
About the Author
Chahna Tailor, a certified yoga instructor, has a background in occupational therapy and health science & administration. Chahna deepened her yoga practice by training in Rishikesh, India, where she studied the science behind yoga as a whole. Chahna provides yoga, pranayama, and meditation services through her company Namaskar To You. A volunteer for Ekal Vidyalaya and Hindu American Foundation, Chahna also contributes to Desh-Videsh magazine and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Ayurvedic Medicine while continuing her selfstudies in yoga.
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Extra, Extra ... Read All About It on Our Website! Additional information about topics found in the February 2020 issue of Desh-Videsh We know that as a sophisticated and well informed Desh-Videsh magazine reader, you may want additional information on the topics covered in the magazine. Unfortunately, an 88 page print edition of Desh-Videsh magazine has a limit on how much we can fit. Before starting any article, our writers do a lot of research and find reference material they would like to share with readers but cannot due to space limitations in the print edition. Beginning with this issue, we will provide a website link where you can read detailed information and view additional pictures for each article covered in that issue. This month, we include the following information that relates to the February 2020 issue: • • • •
Complete list of Indian American elected officials in the United States List of 2020 Padma awardees, List of Indian Americans and Indians who have received a Nobel priz Additional information about Abhijit Banerjee and his wife, Esther Duflo
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Irrfan Khan Returns to Screens
Beloved actor Irrfan Khan returns to India after extensive surgery and treatment in London. Khan was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour over a year ago and sought treatment in privacy, away from intrusive speculation. He is back in Mumbai amongst his friends and family as he celebrates his 53rd birthday on January 7. Fans of Khan’s prolific talent rejoiced at his recovery and await his return to the big screen in Homi Adajania’s Angrezi Medium, which is set to release in March 2020. Maddock Films released the first look of Irrfan in the film on their official page on his birthday as a surprise for Khan’s fans. Khan reunites with Deepak Dobriyal in Angrezi Medium after 2017’s Hindi Medium where their characters formed an unlikely friendship and delivered some of the film’s most memorable and heartfelt moments. The return of an artist of Irrfan Khan’s caliber and his control of the craft has audiences salivating with anticipation. Khan’s child-like smile in the first look from Angrezi Medium promises to transport you to a delightful and buoyant time you didn’t realize you missed. 62
Hina Khan Embarks on First Digital Debut with Damaged 2
The much-awaited teaser of Damaged 2 is out. The Hungama based web-series starring Hina Khan and Adhyanyan Suman, released on January 14, 2020. Directed by Ekant Babani, this web series is Hina Khan’s first digital project. Hina Khan’s latest music video titled “Raanjhana” with her close friend Priyank Sharma is already trending on YouTube. The former Big Boss contestant Hina Khan took to Instagram to share the poster and teaser of the upcoming season, which was captioned, “A glimpse of Damaged Season 2. Season premieres 14th Jan 2020 on hungama_play.” The Hungama Play’s original show - Damaged 2 - is a psychological crime drama, set to unravel the mystery of a little girl going missing at the guest house. Hina plays the role of Gauri Batra, a shrouded character who smokes to relive her senses. Though Hina is asthmatic and a nonsmoker, she took up smoking for a few scenes to play the role perfectly. The director was constantly concerned about her health during the shoot. He remarked that Hina playing a smoker makes her a thorough perfectionist, although she doesn’t support smoking. This outstanding actor leaves no stones unturned to bring authenticity to the character. FEBRUARY 2020 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM
The Little Mermaid in Sara Ali Khan Dives Underwater S a r a Ali Khan’s Instagram feed is making us crush on her even harder. The latest video shows Sara in a white bikini flaunting her curves and diving skills as she explores an underwater habitat. Earlier, she was seen freefloating in the water as the camera zooms out to give us a bird’s eye view of the vast ocean with Sara contemplating, “If paradise had a color,” her captions read.
life with family. Sara went there with brother Ibrahim Ali Khan and mother Amrita Singh. The trio is enjoying life to the fullest, all of them soaking in sun and swimming together, giving us all major family goals. In the pictures, Sara is seen deep-sea diving with Ibrahim and posted a few pictures with him, meanwhile crediting her mother for pictures. The Simmba actress never shies away from giving a glimpse into her life updates and we are glad she did. Sara’s upcoming movie with Varun Dhawan is lined up to release this year.
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The pictures from Sara’s vacationing in the Maldives is all about living the best of her
Bollywood Box Office December 2019 in India
Movie Name Release Date
Opening Day Opening Weekend End of 1st Week $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions
Good Newwz Dabangg 3 Star Wars – The Rise of Skywalker (English) Phati Padi Hai Yaar The Body Sound Of Water (Paani Ki Aawaz) Ab Har Dayara Tutega Jumanji: The Next Level (English) Unfriends Mudda 370 J&K Mardaani 2 Sifar: A Gift Of Love Panipat Pati Patni Aur Woh Chintu Ka Birthday
2.45 3.43 0.17 0 0.09 0 0 0.87 0 0 0.53 0 0.58 1.3 0
27 Dec 2019 20 Dec 2019 20 Dec 2019 13 Dec 2019 13 Dec 2019 13 Dec 2019 13 Dec 2019 13 Dec 2019 13 Dec 2019 13 Dec 2019 13 Dec 2019 06 Dec 2019 06 Dec 2019 06 Dec 2019 06 Dec 2019
9.23 11.01 0.58 0 0.33 0 0 3.45 0 0 2.54 0 2.47 5.02 0
17.88 16.99 0.92 0 0.48 0 0 4.92 0 0 3.92 0 3.59 7.82 0
Bollywood Box Office December 2019 in USA
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Total Gross $ in millions
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Movie Name Release Date Total Gross $ in millions Mamangam Pati Patni Aur Woh Panipat Commando 3
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Bollywood Movie Review: Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior Cast: Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Kajol Devgn, Sharad Kelkar, Jagapathi Babu, Luke Kenny Director: Om Raut Music Director: Ajay-Atul, Sachet– Parampara, Shankar– Ehsaan–Loy, Sandeep Shirodkar
Visually Enticing; Historically Adrift Rewriting history is perilous as it is often hard to portray characters, events, and locations with accuracy. A slight misrepresentation or loose facts can hurt the sentiments of a community, or it can present a distorted history. However, the makers of the movie Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior have taken the liberty to never mind the historical inaccuracies. So keeping that aside, the movie appeals to cinematographic senses and presents an ode to another mighty Maratha warrior - Tanhaji Malusare after last month’s release of Panipat.
the Fort of Kondhana. Kajol portrays the ideal role of Tanaji’s wife, Savitribai Malusare. Though not much space is given to highlight her character, it is still a treat to see her sharing the screen with her husband after a long time. Saif’s solid performance embraces a barbaric and ruthless role. The stellar performances by Saif Ali Khan as villainous Udaybhan, and Ajay Devgn as a brave warrior Tanhaji will keep you on the edge of your seat. Directed by Om Raut, this thrill-packed action movie is credited with climactic sequences, picturesque locations, high on CGI, and 3D cinematographic, which is impressive and visually stunning to look at. The movie released on January 10, 2020.
In the late 17th century, the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (Luke Kenny) strives to expand his empire down South with the only obstacle in his path, i.e., defeating the Mighty Marathas who are hell-bent on bringing their Swarajya back under the headship of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj (Sharad Kelkar). In a deceptive ploy, set up by Aurangzeb, Shivaji had to surrender 23 forts including the Fort of Kondhana - strategically important to rule the Southern part of India - to the Rajput General, Mirza Raje Jai Singh. Aurangzeb sends Udaybhaan Singh Rathod (Saif Ali Khan) armored with cannon ‘Naagin’ powerful enough to destroy the fort. Ajay Devgn plays the eponymous Maratha warrior Tanhaji Malusare, a military leader (Subedar) in the army of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, known for his great valor and patriotism. Postponing his son’s wedding, he led Maratha forces to recapture 64
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Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Shaikh Welcome Daughter Despite Separation
Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Shaikh, two of Indian television’s most popular actors, have been together for seven years and were married in 2012. However, all doesn’t seem well in this fairy tale romance. Rumors surfaced that Sanjeeda and Aamir have been living separately for over a month. Sanjeeda’s vague social media posts have added further fuel to the fire. Sources confirmed that Sanjeeda is now living in her parental home having walked out on Aamir. The reasons and cause of friction amongst the two television actors is yet to be confirmed by either party. Sanjeeda and Aamir’s separation is particularly heartbreaking as the couple recently welcomed their newborn daughter in this world. The now separated couple are tight-lipped about the birth of their daughter through surrogacy. Aamir was last seen in the Indian drama Navrangi Re!, while Sanjeeda has been filming for the upcoming film Taish. As their acting careers soar from strength to strength, audiences who have watched them on screens for years wish that they find personal happiness. Hopefully, the couple can reconcile their differences find their way back to each other. 66
Ajay Singh Chaudhary Wants Better Content
Ajay Singh Chaudhary, who has been away from the public eye for almost two years, returns to small screens with a negative role in Tenali Rama. Chaudhary is known for his work in shows like Uttaran and Rishton Ka Chakravyuh, but stopped working in response to the stagnation that he felt had seeped into social dramas. Chaudhary expressed disappointment at the abrupt end of Rishton Ka Chakravyuh that despite a promising start, fizzled out and lost nuance in its characters and plot. Chaudhary is determined to chase and be part of projects that is high on content. He is hopeful that with the steady rise of streaming platforms like Hotstar, Netflix, and Amazon, actors will find more opportunities to be part of layered narratives. Chaudhary returns to television because he is excited to pursue a role in the historical/ mythological genre. He is aware that mythological/ historical dramas have a specific appeal to Indian audiences and comes with a set time limit. The pre-determined timeline ensures that the content remains engaging and nuanced and allows actors to play larger-than-life characters. Chaudhary implores television writers to experiment with content and new ways to tell stories. FEBRUARY 2020 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM
Nakuul Mehta Celebrates Drashti Dhami’s Birthday Nakuul Mehta, who gained recognition for his performance as Shivaay Oberoi, is in the popular Indian social drama Ishqbaaz and he wished his best DrashtiDhami on her January 10 birthday. Dhami, who is known for her titular role in Madhubala, and Mehta met when in college and have been friends for years. They have supported each other through the various phases of their careers. Mehta shared his pictures with Dhami on Instagram and wished her on her special day. He expressed his fond memories of their friendship that has thrived through the years. Mehta took to social media to speak fondly of his holiday trips, sweet pictures, and personal milestones that Dhami has been a part of. Mehta and Dhami have worked together on multiple projects together including ad films and music videos. However, the reallife best friends are yet to be paired opposite each other in a romantic drama. Dhami and
Mehta are each happily married, and their respective spouses are extremely supportive and respectful of their careers and friendship. The best friends are also close friends with other
actors like Sanaya Irani, Karan Wahi, and Barun Sobti. Audiences await Dhami’s return to television screens and are eager to see her opposite Mehta.
Nehha Pendse Defends New Husband
Nehha Pendse’s recent wedding to businessman ShardulBayas on January 5, 2020 became a target for social media trolls. Bayas’s two divorces and his two daughters from previous marriages became a subject of mockery and mean tweets. Pendsee, who is known for her roles in Indian dramas like Bhagyalakshmi and May I Come In Madam? defended her new husband’s past. She reminded trolls that the focus on career in modern day life means that most people marry late in life and have multiple relationships. Pendsee asserts that she isn’t a virgin either and does not hold Bayas’s divorcees against him. She finds his faith in love and marriage inspirational. Pendsee lashed out against the trolls on social media by posting pictures of her working out in a gym. She asserts that she intends to work and live indifferent to a troll’s opinion who isn’t happy for her and only seeks her attention. Pensee and Bayas got engaged in August 2019 and married after five months of courtship. The couple are scheduled to go on their honeymoon in April 2020. Pendsee’s fans wish her a happy married life. 68
Pankhuri Awasthy Says Goodbye To Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, the beloved Indian television drama, says goodbye to one of its most popular cast members Pankhuri Awasthy. Awasthy plays Vedika and was contracted for a cameo role amongst a prolific list of cast members for a period of three months. However, her nuanced performance of a multi-layered woman in the drama was appreciated by viewers and Awasthy’s contract was extended to eight months on popular demand. Awasthy has expressed her gratitude for the love and support of her fans. She feels grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, the fourth longest running drama in Indian Television’s history. Awasthy will next be seen in the highly anticipated upcoming film Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan concluded her last day of shooting January 9 as Vedika. Awasthy’s co-stars Shivangi Joshi and Mohsin Khan took to social media and Instagram to wish their friend and colleague well for the next chapter of her acting career. Awasthy is poised to make her Bollywood debut alongside actors Ayushmann Khuranna and Neena Gupta in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, which is scheduled to release in February 2020. FEBRUARY 2020 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM
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Florida Orlando
Keerthana-Musical Gala Night When: 02/09/2020, 3:30 PM Where: Community Hall (HSCF) 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry,32707 Contact: Dr. Guru Prasad 321-277-3724 Host: Hindu Society of Central Florida
Valentine Karaoke When: 02/15/2020, 5:30 PM Where: Lakshminarayan Temple 4907 W. South St., Orlando,32811 Contact: Pallavi Patel 407-756-7138 Host: Gujarati Society Central Florida
Mahashivaratri When: 02/21/2020 Where: Chinmaya Mission Orlando 1221 Chinmaya Way, Casselberry,32707 Contact: 407-699-7331 Host: Chinmaya Mission Orlando
South Florida Day of Service
When: 02/23/2020, 10:00 PM Where: South Florida Hindu Temple 72
13010 W. Giffin Road, Southwest Ranches, FL 33330 Contact: Tejal Patel 954-873-0920; 954-252-8802 Host: South Florida Hindu Temple
Unity in Diversity In support of SWR Scholarship When: 02/29/2020 Where: 16000 Stirling Rd., Southwest Ranches,33331 Contact: 561-445-7987 Host: Sikh Youth Association
Tampa
EAST-WEST Music & Dance Festival When: 02/23/2020, 12:00 PM Where: Water Works Park 1710 N. Highland Ave., Tampa,33602 Contact: Shankhachur Lahiri 813-549-9288 Host: Shruti Foundation
Georgia Atlanta Metro
Great Composers Day When: 02/15/2020, 6:00 PM Where: Hindu Temple of Atlanta 5851 GA-85, Riverdale,30274 Contact: 770-493-6534 Host: Carnatic Music Association of Georgia
Semiannual Chess Tournament When: 02/15/2020, 10:00 AM Where: Big Creek Elementary School 1994 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming,30041 Contact: Ramesh Vennelakanti 404-800-1987 Host: Telugu Association Of Metro Atlanta
Maha Purnima Diwali Satsang When: 02/16/2020, 10:00 AM Where: Gujarati Samaj 5331 Royal Woods Parkway, Tucker,30084 Contact: Sailesh Patel 678-463-5159 Host: Gujarati Samaj
27th Asian Trade - Food Fair And Cultural Show When: 03/14/2020 Where: South Florida Fairground 9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach,33411 Contact: 561-876-2255, 754-246-2801 Host: Bangladesh Association of Florida FEBRUARY 2020 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM
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Annual Indiafest
When: 02/21/2020, 6:00 PM Where: Impact Conference Center Global Mall 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd Ste 733, Norcross,30071 Contact: 770-310-5944 Host: Sadhana Mandir
When: 02/15/2020, 10:00 AM Where: Meyer Amphitheater 105 Evernia St., West Palm Beach,33401 Host: Palm Beach India Association
Mahashivratri Celebration
Holi - Picnic Celebration
When: 02/21/2020, 8:00 AM Where: Siddhi Vinayak Mandir Atlanta 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd. Suite 710, Norcross,30071 Contact: Pandit Gyanprakash Upadhyay 770-912-0332 Host: Siddhi Vinayak Mandir
Ponk & Undhiyu Ujani
When: 02/22/2020, 1:00 PM Where: Gokuldham Haveli Atlanta 2397 Satellite Blvd, Buford,30518 Contact: 770-492-4346 Host: Gokuldham Haveli Atlanta
When: 03/15/2020, 11:00 AM Where: C.B. Smith Park 900 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines,33029 Contact: Durgesh Thakkar 954-554-8739 Host: Indian Regional and Cultural Center
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Boca Raton
Cafe Bombay 561-750-5299 Maya Flavors Of India 561-717-0999 Preeti Salon 561-347-8250 Punjab Indian Restaurant 561-392-8000 Tanjore Indian Restaurant 561-886-7735 Bradenton India Bazaar 941-756-5373 Brandon Tampa Grocery 813-655-8900 Casselberry Chinmaya Mission Orlando 407-699-7331 Hindu Society of Central Florida 407-595-9224 Clearwater Deeya Indian Cuisine 727-539-0273 Little India 727-216-3840 Clermont Guru Restaurant 352-241-9884 Salinas West Indian Grocery 352-241-6350 Cocoa Beach Shere Punjab Indian Restaurant 321-799-4696 Coconut Creek Robbie E Custom Cakes & Pastries 954-775-2633 Cooper City Big Bazar 954-433-7599 Coral Gables Mint Leaf Indian Brasserie 305-443-3739 Coral Springs Bawarchi Indian Cuisine 954-344-3544 Indian Kichen 954-227-1123 Salma Kitchen 954-344-2644 Salmas Cuisine 954-507-1234 Spice Bar 954-775-0583 Tarka Karahi And Kabab 954-603-6996 Davenport Lil Buddys Caribbean Market 863-353-2654 Daytona 5Th Element Daytona Daytona Beach Aavtar Indian Cuisine 386-238-1022 Hindu Mandir Of Daytona Beach 386-254 8881 Seven Star Indian Food Store 386-255-5156 Delray Beach Deshi Bazar 561-865-7186 Saffron & Curry 561-270-2069 Fort Lauderdale Bombay Cafe 954-568-0600 Eastern Supermarket 954-749-0302 Indian Harbor 754-200-4891 Mehfil Banquet Hall 954-742-3370 Nanma Grocery 954-252-0011 Nirala Sweets 954-292-4415 Royal India Restaurant 954-964-0071 The Palace Indian Cuisine 954-370-4750 Woodlands Restaurant 954-749-3221 Fort Myers Halal Meat & Grocery 239-332-1765 House Of Spices 239-931-3901 Indias Grill 239-931-6751 India Palace 239-939-2323 Indian Grocery Store 239-936-2123 Spice Club India Grill 239-454-5400 Fort Pierce Vedic Cultural Society Hindu Temple 772-979-1540 Gainesville Indian Cuisine 352-271-1190 Greenacres House Of India-Greenacres 561-965-2102 Curry Tabanca 561-822-2622
Hollywood Flavors Of India 954-433-4343 Little Asia Market 954-437-1666 Jacksonville 5Th Element Indian Restaurant 972-352-9607 Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir 904-744 5352 Hindu Temple Of Jacksonville 904-268-7630 Maa Kitchen Restaurant 904-990-9999 Masala Indian Cuisine 904-268-6499 Patel Brothers-Jacksonville 904-800-2235 Raja Indian Spices 904-448-8006 Kissimmee A Taj Indian Cuisine 407-507-0072 Amber Indian Restaurant 407-507-1094 Antasha West Indian Grocery 407-518-9200 Punjab Kitchen Indian Cuisine 407-501-0289 Taste Of Punjab 407-507-3900 Lake Mary Spice Land 407-829-2440 Lakeland Krishna Grocery 863-510-0200 New India Bazaar-Lakeland 863-667-1105 Parul’s Beauty & Boutique 407-968-6090 Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple Isso 863-687-4776 Largo Mahal Bazaar 727-536-2178 Taste of Punjab Indian Cuisine 727-545-4103 Lauderdale Lakes Singhs Roti Palace 954-735-4686 Lauderhill Bedessee East-West Indian Grocery 954-583-3700 Indian Chillies 954-741-8388 Longwood Spice House Of Longwood 407-331-9888 Margate A-1 Foods International 954-752-3028 Lucky City Restaurant 954-972-1871 Shalama S Halal Roti Shop 954-977-6753 Melbourne Best India Grocery 321-914-0876 Brevard Hindu Mandir 321-723-2190 India Bazaar -Melbourne 321-600-4997 Land Of Spices 321-723-1803 Taal Fine Indian Cuisine 321-802-6537 Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine 321-704-0260 Taste Of India 321-751-4191 Miami 786 Grocery 305-752-9199 Ashoka Indian Cuisine 305-456-8566 Ashraf Halal Meat 305-654-0195 Asia Grocery 786-268-7700 Asian Spices 305-387-0025 Bismillah Cash & Carry 305-324-4044 Bombay Darbar Indian Cuisine 305-444-7272 Caribbean Delight 305-254-6606 Consulate Of Guyana 786-235-0431 Ghee Indian Kitchen 305-968-1850 Indo American Store 305-382-7570 Lazeez Asian Cusine 305-388-2428 Maska Miami Indian Kitchen + Bar 786-971-9100 Miami Lakshmi Narayan Temple 305-378-0281 Spice N Curry 305-359-3928 Miami Beach Bombay Grill Miami 305-534-3996 Miramar S&A Caribbean Market 954-961-6160 Naples Passage To India Restaurant 239-513-0024 North Miami Zaika Indian Cuisine 786-409-5187
North Miami Beach Kebab Indian Restaurant 305-940-6309 Oakland Park Moksha Indian Brasserie 954-314-7349 Sri Saraswati Devi Mandir 954-851-3190 Ocala Amrit Palace Indian Restaurant 352-873-8500 Hari Om Indian Grocery 352-512-9484 Sagar India Grocery 352-861-1927 Oldsmar Desi Tadka 813-475-5955 Orlando Aapna Parivaar 407-574-4254 Ahmed Indian Restaurant 407-856-8272 Annies Roti Shop 407-930-8069 Apna Andaaz 407-859-0020 Apna Bazaar - Orlando 407-856-0238 Bombay Bazaar - Orlando 407-856-1780 Caribbean Super Center 407-523-1308 Chaat House 407-240-4922 Dakshin Indian Cuisine 407-827-9080 Darbar Indian Restaurant 321-287-6176 Flavors Of India 407-778-5255 Golden Dynasty 407-851-2090 House Of Spices 407-857-8805 India Palace Restaurant - Orlando 407-238-2322 Indian Hut Curry & Cakes 407-730-8800 Indian Market 407-243-2424 Khasiyat Restaurant 407-888-2147 Lotte Plaza Market 703-984-9223 Maa Durga Sri Sai Baba Temple Inc 407-437-6709 New Punjab Indian Restaurant 407-352-7887 Patel Brothers Orlando 407-816-0070 Rasa Asian Street Food 407-930-0402 Royal Indian Cuisine 407-778-3064 Saffron Indian Cuisine- Orlando 407-674-8899 Shanti Temple 407-648-9003 Shree Hanuman Mandir 407-679-2226 Shri Shivdham Hindu Temple / Yoga Ashram 407-380-2661 Shri Surya Narayan Mandir Temple 352-557-4900 Spice Indian Grill 321-732-3110 Taj Mahal 407-248-6565 Tamarind Indian Cuisine 407-237-0920 Woodlands Orlando 407-854-3330 Palm Coast 5Th Element Indian Cuisine 386-302-0202 Palm Harbor Bawarchi Indian Cuisine 727-789-9760 Palmetto Bay Amar Jyoti Mandir 786-832-2627 Pembroke Pines Beautiful U Spa 954-441-9511 Beauty Cafe Salon 786-486-9665 Mantra Fine Indian Cuisine 954-354-6124 New India Bazaar -Pembroke Pines 954-270-2101 Pines Market 954-603-5983 Ruchi Authentic Indian Cuisine 954-505-7455 Sheiks Bakery & Roti Cafe 954-441-4895 Spice Grocery 754-263-2770 Tropics Restaurant & Night Club 954-985-8382 Plantation Al Natour 954-514-7277 Pompano Beach 5Th Element India Grill 954-977-4334 Chutney Indian Grill 845-729-6915 Great Indian Grill 954-532-7872 Satis Indian & Vareity Store 954-977-6585
DESH-VIDESH DISTRIBUTORS Port St. Lucie India Spice 772-340-4991 Taj Indian Restaurant And Bar 772- 237-4567 Riverview Shree Mariamman Devi Temple Inc. 813-494-2317 Royal Palm Beach India Grill + Bar 561-249-7168 Sanford 5Th Element Sanford 407-548-6777 Sarasota Flavors Of India Sarasota 941-921-9200 South Daytona Masala Indian Cuisine 386-760-4505 South West Ranches South Florida Hindu Temple 954-252-8802 Southwest Shiva Vishnu Mandir Of South Florida 954-689-0471 Stuart India Palace-Stuart 772-288-6262 Namaste Grill 772-283-5515 Sunrise Apna Bazar-Sunrise 954-742-5757 Indu Herbal Beauty Salon 954-572-6822 Patel Brothers 954-742-3004 Rasa - South Indian & Dosa 754-332-2884 Sunita Boutique & Beauty 954-747-6664 Tandoor Events & Catering 954-746-6000 Zevar Jewelers 954-742-5305 Tallahassee Apna Bazar 850-597-9774 Little India Inc 850-422-7701 Mayuri Indian Restaurant 850-402-9993 Persis Biryani Indian Grill 850-877-8899 Tamarac Kusbara Collection 754-222-9075 Lemon N Spice 954-388-5193 Tampa Apna Bazaar - Tampa 813-903-1774 Flames Indian Cuisine 813-252-8069 Golden Paan And Chaat House 813-407-8612 Hindu Temple Of Florida 813-962 6890 Hindu Temple Of Tampa 813-962-6890 House Of Spices -Tampa 813-333-2479 India Bazaar -Tampa 813-885-9551 India Cultural Center 813-802-4638 Kiran Indian Grocery 813-417-9157 Malani Jewelers 813-866-4653 Minerva Indian Restaurant 813 978 8586 Rana Grill & Kabab 813-972-1550 Rasoi Indian Cuisine 813-241-0003 Saffron Palace 813-536-1500 Shree Laxmi Naryan Mandir 813-444-9786 Tabla Fine Indian Cuisine 813-972-5900 Taj Indian Cuisine 813-971-8483 Udipi Cafe 813-962-7300 Temple Terrace Gro Styles 813-903-8334 Trinity Trinity Memorial Gardens 813-920-4241 West Palm Beach Halal Meat Market 561-433-3183 India Bazaar- West Palm Beach 561-684-3480 Indus & Indian Herbal Cuisine 561-249-0123 New India Bazaar 561-967-7193 Taste Of India 561-721-8600 The India Palace 561-478-5606 Wilton Manors Little Market 954-561-8606 Winter Garden Spice Culture Indian Market 407-347-0974 Tex West Indian Store 407-347-5962
Winter Park Mynt Fine Indian Cuisine 407-636-7055 Tamarind Indian Restaurant 321-207-0760
Georgia
Alpharetta Cafe India 470-422-7325 Godavari South Indian Restaurant 678-579-5985 India Plaza 678-867-0388 Madras Chattinaad- Vegetarian Restaurant 678-566-7444 Mayuri Indian Grill 470-709-5026 Sitar Indian Cuisines 770-558-8333 Spices Hut 770-410-9477 Sri Hanuman Mandir 770-475-7701 Atlanta Asia Halal Meat 404-633-0010 Bawarchi Biryani -Atlanta 404-255-5059 Swapna Indian Cuisine 770-956-7589 Berkeley Lake Rice N Pie 770-302-0320 Cumming Cherians International Groceries 770-888-4141 Sri Krishna Vilas 470-239-8804 Sri Maha Lakshmi Temple Of Atlanta 770-716-6698 Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple Atlanta 470-210-4492 Decatur Chai Pani Restaurant 404-378-4030 Chat-Patti Indian Vegetarian Restaurant 404-633-5595 Inara Phone Cards & Novelty Llc 404-499-0068 Luqma Indo-Pak Restaurant 404-477-1400 Mantra 404-636-4400 Masala Indian Cuisine 404-296-9999 Patel Plaza - Decatur 404-296-2696 Royal Sweets 404-327-5799 Tava Indian Bistro 404-343-2710 Zyka Restaurant 404-664-8880 Duluth A R - Rahman Groceries 678 226 9997 Apna Bazaar -Duluth 770-807-7776 Asmas Cuisine 678-380-9548 Curry Mantra 678-878-3410 Gokul Sweets 470-268-4444 Masti - Indian Street Eats 678-395-4739 Naan N’ Curry 770-807-7270 Traditional Vogue By Pinky & Amrin 770-568-7140 Udipi Cafe 678-584-5840 Dunwoody Bharath Groceries 678-731-9252 Johns Creek Biryani Pot 770-476-4795 Chef Dinesh Cafe 678-615-2882 Chennai Express 678-400-6480 Ganesh Temple Of Atlanta 770-573-4311 Kennesaw Pinch Of Spice Indian Cuisine 770-919-7111
Lake City
Ambaji Usa - Shree Shakti Mandir 770-968-3490 Lawrenceville Desi Bazar & Halal Meat 678-615-7089 Shahi Bazaar - United Wholesaler 770-972-5878 Lilburn Akshar Grocery 770-717-9882 Mableton Shree Mandir Inc. 678-400-0160 Macon Shri Hari Grocery 478-254-5560 Marietta Bismillah Halal Meat & Indo Pak Grocries 770-565-8859 Haveli Indian Cuisines - Marietta 770-422-8000 Lahore Grill 678-398-9868 Moon Indian Cuisine 770.792.1922
Shivam Indian Groceries 912-925-6677 Sri Sai Ram Temple 678-929-7482 Suvidha Indo-Pak Groceries 770-419-7112 Vatica Indian Vegetarian Cuisine 770-955-3740 Norcross Chinmaya Mission Atlanta 678-615-7088 Guru Nanak Mission 770-931-3490 Lazeez Tava Fry 770-939-1221 Mughals Restaurant 770-446-6941 Rahuls Boutique 478-747-9418 Riverdale Hindu Temple Of Atlanta 770-907-7102 Indo Pak Grocery 770-996-6786 Smyrna Iaca (India America Cultural Association) 770-480-3157 Sanatan Mandir 770-316-1055 Suwanee Bukharaa Indian 770-817-1371 Suvidha Indo-Pak Groceries 770-292-1992 Tucker Sadh Sangat Of Georgia 770-414-9096 Surati Sweet Mart 470-767-8457
North Carolina
Apex Grand India Super Mart 919-303-1800 Cary Aroma Indian Chinese Cuisine 919-415-1132 Kababish Cafe 919-377-8794 Patel Brothers Super Store Cary 919-380-0113 Super Grocery & Hala Meat 919-463-0450 Triangle Indian Market 919-380-0350 Udupi Cafe 919-465-0898 Charlotte Around The World Market 704-494-0044 Bombay Grille- Indian Cuisine 704-542-3933 Gandhi International Market 704-548-1973 India Grocers 704-597-9933 Jyoti’s World Cuisine 704-569-9193 Maharani Indian Cuisine - Charlotte 704-370-2455 Malaya Kitchen - Charlotte 704-541-6668 Patel Brothers 704-509-2305 Persis Indian Grill 704-716-7001 Rajbhog Foods 704-909-7783 Saffron Indian Cuisine (Charlotte) 980-297-7722 The Blue Taj Restaurant 540-529-4665 Durham Around The World Market 919-572-5599 Little India 919-490-6904 Sitar Indian Cuisine 919-490-1326 Spice & Curry 919-544-7555 Spice Bazaar 919-490-3747 Greensboro Apna Sabji Mandi 336-834-3333 Matthews Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir 704-573 0805 Morrisville Apna Bazar 919-461-3969 Delhi Darbar Restaurant 919-460-3339 Inchin’s Bamboo Garden 919-467-6705 Rajbhog Foods 919-585-5333 Sangam Mart 919-460-4300 Shivam Spices 919-463-9667 Pineville Patel Brothers-Pineville 704-540-2013 Zafran Kabab Palace 704-889-5155 Raleigh Around The World Market 919-859-5403 Kabab & Curry 919-977-6974 Nur Grocery 919-828-1523
Lotte Plaza Market At Orlando
Asian market chain stocking groceries & produce, plus Japanese, Korean & Chinese prepared foods. 3191 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808
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Advertisers’ Index ACCOUNTANT ENV’s Accounting...................................................................................51 J&S Associates.......................................................................................75 Tejal Dhruve CPA LLC............................................................................67 Vakharia Bhupen CPA............................................................................70 ASTROLOGER Psychic Spiritual Counseling..................................................................82 ATTORNEYS Dehra Miotke..........................................................................................70 Neelofer Syed ESQ................................................................................37 AUTO DEALERSHIP Americas Best Auto Deals......................................................................56 BANKING Quantum National Bank.........................................................................29 BANQUET HALLS Hilton Charlotte Center City......................................................................7 Hilton Orlando.......................................................................................4-5 BEAUTICIANS/COSMETICIAN Anju Thaker............................................................................................65 BOOK PUBLISHERS Desh Videsh Publishing..........................................................................73 BOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT 27th Asian Trade, Food Fair and Cultural Show 2020............................43 BOUTIQUES Rahul’s Boutique....................................................................................80 BRIDAL SHOW Myshadi Bridal Expo..........................................................................35-88 CREDIT CARD PROCESSING North American Bancard........................................................................ 11 CULTURAL PROGRAM Bangladesh Association of Florida-27th Asian Trade.............................43 Ekal Vidhyalaya-Bharat Ke Rang...........................................................45 South Florida Hindu Temple-Day of Service...........................................76 DECORATOR Anand Event Services............................................................................31 Dreams To Reality..................................................................................27 Linen Connection Decor.........................................................................83 Nikun Events..........................................................................................61 NJP Events & Design.............................................................................54 Occasions By Shangri-la........................................................................15 DISC JOCKEY Awaaz Entertainment.............................................................................71 Dudha Productions.................................................................................61 Pavan Events.........................................................................................82 DISTRIBUTORS Desh Videsh - Distributors.................................................................78-79 E-COMMERCE Global AMS............................................................................................69 E-MARKETING The Arpan Group....................................................................................13 EDUCATION Ekal Vidyalaya........................................................................................45
Lotte Plaza Market.................................................................................80 New India Bazaar...................................................................................80 Patel Brothers.........................................................................................81 INSURANCE AGENTS American Family Insurance-Lilburn........................................................82 Bill Daly Insurance..................................................................................83 Insurance Depot.....................................................................................82 IT CONSULTING Contract Engineers.................................................................................71 JEWELERS Bhindi Jewelers Inc..................................................................................9 Devam......................................................................................................2 Legacy Jewelers.....................................................................................87 Malani Jewelers......................................................................................86 Zevar Jewelers.......................................................................................50 MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION Desh Videsh Media Group.....................................................................77 MEDICAL BILLING MedBills..................................................................................................83 P R COMPANY The Arpan Group....................................................................................13 PHOTOGRAPHER/ VIDEOGRAPHY Anand Event Services............................................................................31 Krishna Video & Photo Studio................................................................83 Sai Photography.....................................................................................51 PRIEST Acharya Ramesh Mehta.........................................................................83 Mahesh Gor............................................................................................82 Priest Chakravarthy................................................................................83 Priest Ramachandra Bhat......................................................................83 PRINTING Advanced Graphics & Printing Services.................................................57 REALTOR Charles Rutenberg Realty......................................................................60 Coldwell Banker-Jyoti Laungani.............................................................83 Marcus & Millichap-Kabani Hotel Group................................................51 Sunny Beautiful Homes..........................................................................82 RESTAURANT/CATERING 5th Element Indian Restaurant...............................................................12 Aapna Parivaar.......................................................................................50 Ashoka Indian Cuisine............................................................................36 India’s Grill..............................................................................................80 Punjab Kitchen Indian Cuisine...............................................................65 Saffron Indian Cuisine- Orlando.............................................................39 Taste Buds of India.................................................................................70 Zaika Indian Cuisine...............................................................................22 SARIS Devam......................................................................................................2 TEMPLE Ambaji USA - Shree Shakti Mandir........................................................80 Ganesh Temple of Atlanta......................................................................61 Hindu Temple of Atlanta..........................................................................81 South Florida Hindu Temple..............................................................76-81 TRAVEL AGENCY ExploraTours..........................................................................................14 Global Holidays......................................................................................19 Puja Travels............................................................................................44 Worldwide Travel Inc..............................................................................82
FINANCIAL SERVICES Atlantic American Partners.......................................................................3 Pahal Vora and Associates.....................................................................33 Smithdeal & Barry..................................................................................65
WEB DESIGN Global AMS............................................................................................69
FOOD DISTRIBUTOR Sky Speed Distributor.............................................................................49
WEB HOSTING SERVICES Global AMS............................................................................................69
FUNERAL SERVICES Trinity Memorial Gardens.......................................................................71 Wages & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory...........................................41
WEDDING BUSINESS MARKETING Desh Videsh Media Group Inc................................................................75 The Arpan Group....................................................................................13
GROCERY Apna Bazar -Raleigh..............................................................................81 Apna Sabji Mandi...................................................................................81 Asia Halal Meat......................................................................................81 House of India-Greenacres....................................................................80 House of Spices.....................................................................................80 Krishna Indian Grocery...........................................................................81 Little Asia Market....................................................................................80
WEDDING INVITATIONS Invites & Events......................................................................................23 WEDDING SERVICES Desh Videsh Media Group................................................................21-85 YOGA Namaskar To You...................................................................................59
Features & Benefits • Higher profits • Higher sales • Increased customer base • Greater brand recognition • Increased brand loyalty • Longer shelf life • Qualified readership • Low investment per readership Reach 75,000+ Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshi and Indo-Caribbeans leaving in Florida, Georgia, Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama & Tennessee.
What Our Advertisers are Saying “Desh-Videsh – is a gorgeous publication! It’s no wonder why it is the most popular South Asian publication in the Southeast. We have been an advertiser for several years and we are confident in the service they provide and the return we get back. We strongly recommend advertising in Desh-Videsh!’ Amish Thakkar - Fine Art Production LLC Desh-Videsh – The Wedding Issue is a publication that understands a wedding should be as unforgettably unique as the couple getting married. Seema Samji - Zamana Lifestyles Photography “Desh-Videsh – is one of the best put together magazines in the industry. The organized layout and wonderful design aspects of the magazine make it simply stunning. It keeps readers coming back for more and keeping the magazine. Our company has done extremely well with our advertisements. Many brides come to us saying they saw our ad in Desh-Videsh.” Remmal Patel - Occasions by Shangrila
Do You Want More Profit? Reserve Your Space in the Desh-Videsh Today! 10088 W McNab Rd, Tamarac, FL 33321-1895 Phone: (954) 784-8100 info@deshvidesh.com • www.deshvidesh.com
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MyShadi Bridal Expo The Largest Event of its Kind Expo showcases the latest trends and products essential for Hindu, Muslim, Christian and Sikh weddings. Hundreds of brides and families attend each show!
Raleigh Sunday, March 29, 2020 Noon to 5:00 PM
Orlando Sunday, April 5, 2020 Noon to 5:00 PM
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6001 Destination Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32819
Attention Exhibitors:
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Exclusive Shopping Boutiques:
Indian and Pakistani clothing: designer saree, designer blouses, lehenga choli, lehenga and lacha saree, evening gown, party wear, churidar, salwar, tops, kurti, tunics & indo-western wear Diamond, gold & silver jewelry: fashion, costume and designer jewelry Men’s attire: sherwanis, jodhpuris and kurta pajamas
Destination Wedding Pavilion Booths Available
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Desh-Videsh Media Group Inc.
(954) 784-8100 • www.deshvidesh.com
Fashion Show Sponsorship Available
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