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Addressing and Overcoming Enemies Within You

As we live and interact with the world and deal with people we often find ourselves in situations that are quite challenging. While it is possible that we run into people who appear to be inimical to us we are usually able to deal with them.

What Gandhi Can Teach Today’s Protesters

Almost a century ago, Mohandas K. Gandhi – commonly known by the honorific Mahatma, the great-souled one – emphasized nonviolent resistance in his campaign for Indian independence.

Start Your Day the Ayurvedic Way

Did you know that even in Ayurveda there is a perfect way to start your day? Dinacharya is the combination of two words: dina, which means day or daytime, and charya, which means regimen or routine.

Ubtan: Eastern Beauty Meets West

The tradition of Ubtan dates back to ancient texts in India. As written in the Vedas, it was used for nourishing, protection and beautification of the skin.

An October Surprise for Employment-Based Workers

The October Visa Bulletin was welcome good news for an otherwise bleak 2020, as the priority dates moved significantly for EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 category workers from both India and China. 6

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Edito r’s View Dear Readers, What can Gandhi ji teach today’s protestors? Well that is a burning and timely question. I am not even sure whether today’s protesters want to listen to Gandhi ji or for that matter anybody including the police force who are there to protect them. As a matter of fact they even go so far as telling us “Let us Defund the Police’’ or “We do not need them.” Sure you do not need them today because they are stopping you from doing something illegal like puting public places on fire, killing innocent people and robbing businesses. What is going to happen tomorrow when somebody is going try to kill one of your family memebrs or rape your wife, your sister or your mother or even worst abduct your child? In his lifetime, Gandhi ji initiated several protests including the famous ‘Dandi March’’ also known as the Salt March. The 25-day march began March 12, 1930, and ended April 6, 1930. What began with 80 people walking ten miles a day became a march that spanned over 240 miles and later grew into a strong force of about 50,000 people. At the end of the march, when Gandhi ji picked up a pinch of salt, British police came down very hard on the protesters. American journalist Webb Miller was on the scene, and he wrote, “Suddenly, at a word of command, scores of native police rushed upon the advancing marchers and rained blows on their heads…Not one of the marchers even raised an arm to fend off the blows. They went down like tenpins.” These were the real peaceful protestors. This is what Gandhi ji taught us. So yes today’s protestors, whether the Black Lives Matter, Shahin Baugh, or Delhi riot factions can learn that peaceful protests are not against the law, but turning them into violent protests is a crime. They can learn that all protestors must be volunteers for the cause and not hired people. Let me stop here. As you know Ganhdiji is my hero and my idol, and I can go on and on about his teachings. Read more about Gandhi ji’s teachings in this issue from Dr. Whitney Sanford, Professor of Religion at the University of Florida. Now let me talk about another important tradition that India taught us and now the rest of the world is ready to adopt - Namaste, our way of saying “Hello” that follows today’s social distancing guidelines. This tradition was defined years ago, and you can find the term Namaste appearing in Rigveda 8.75.10, Taittirya Samhita 2.6.11.2 and Atharvaveda verse 6.13.2. What forward thinking from our rishis! Next I would like to talk about a new article series, Addressing and Overcoming Enemies Within You written by South Florida resident Sri Dhira Chaitanya, also known as Dr. Sundar Ramaswamy. He is a teacher of ancient Hindu scriptures and Sanskrit as well as a board certified doctor in child psychiatry. I hope these series of articles help you and your family members in these tough times. Due to popular demand, we are bringing back the Monthly Horoscope. Please keep in mind, this is offered to guide you for a better future and not to discourage you in any way. At the end of the day, you are in control of your own destiny. Speaking of controlling your own destiny, I would like to share with you about a book recently published and compiled by myself - 365 Life-Changing Inspirational & Spiritual Messages. Please learn more about this book in our Must Read Book section. I hope you like it. Until then, be safe and be happy! Raj Shah Managing Editor

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Why â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Namasteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; has Become the Perfect Pandemic Greeting By Jeremy David Engels Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences, Pennsylvania State University

Hands over the heart in prayer pose. A little bow of the head. A gesture of respect. An acknowledgment of our shared humanity. And no touching. As people the world over are choosing to ditch handshakes and hugs for fear of contracting the coronavirus, namaste is becoming the perfect pandemic greeting. As a scholar whose research focuses on the ethics of communication and as a yoga teacher, I’m interested in how people use rituals and rhetoric to affirm their interconnectedness with one another – and with the world. Namaste is one such ritual.

I bow to you Originally a Sanskrit word, namaste is composed of two

Baba Ram Dass parts – “namas” means “bend to,” “bow to” or “honor to,” and “te” means “to you.” So namaste means “I bow to you.” This meaning is often reinforced by a small bow of the head.

In Hindi and a number of other languages derived from Sanskrit, namaste is basically a respectful way of saying hello and also goodbye. Today, namaste has been adopted into the English language, along with other words from non-English sources. Many words, when borrowed, keep their spelling but acquire new meanings. This is the case with namaste – it has shifted from meaning “I bow to you” to “I bow to the divine in you.” For many American yoga teachers, beginning most likely with Ram Dass in the 1960s and 1970s, namaste means something like “the divine light in me bows to the divine light within you.” This is the definition of namaste I first learned and have often repeated to my students.

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you are acknowledging that they are worthy of respect and dignity.

I bow to the divine light in you However, there are critics who say that global yogis have taken namaste out of its context. Some claim that the greeting has been infused with a religious meaning that doesn’t exist in Indian culture.

Deepak Chopra within you from the divinity within me.”

in you” and “the divine in me honors the divine in you.”

Deepak Chopra repeats a similar definition on his podcast “The Daily Breath with Deepak Chopra”: namaste means “the spirit in me honors the spirit

Namaste has a sacred connotation. When you bow to another, you are honoring something sacred in them. When you bow to another,

I see things differently. Many common salutations have religious roots, including adios, or “a Dios,” to God, and goodbye – a contraction of “God be with you.” Most Indian religions agree that there is something divine in all individuals, whether it’s a soul, called the “atman” or

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“purusha” in Hinduism, or the capacity for awakening in Buddhism. As I argue in my forthcoming book The Ethics of Oneness: Emerson, Whitman, and the Bhagavad Gita, this idea of bowing to the divine in others, also resonates with a deep spiritual inclination in American culture. Beginning in the 1830s and 1840s, the influential philosopher a n d e s s ay i s t R a l p h Wa l d o Emerson, in dialogue with a number of other thinkers, invented a form of spiritual practice that encouraged Americans to actively address the divine soul in others every time they spoke.

Swami Tattwamayananda Of particular note is that Emerson often used the metaphor of light to imagine this inner divinity, likely because of his great admiration for the Quakers, whose Christian denomination holds that God

lives inside of us all in the form of an “inner light.” The definition of namaste as “the divine light in me bows to the divine light in you” is very much in the spirit of both Indian religions and 19thcentury traditions of American spirituality.

Namaste as an ethical commitment

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In today’s global yoga culture, namaste is typically said at the end of class. As I understand, for yogis, saying namaste is a moment of contemplating the virtues associated with yoga – including peacefulness, compassion, and gratitude and how to bring those into one’s daily life. I asked Swami Tattwamayananda, the head of the Vedanta Society of Northern California in San Francisco and one of the world’s leading authorities on Hindu ritual and scripture, how he felt about Americans like me saying namaste. He responded: “It is perfectly a p p ro p r iat e fo r eve r yo n e , i n c l u d i n g We s t e r n e r s l i ke

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yourself to say namaste at the end of your yoga classes.” He also reiterated that namaste means “I bow down to you” – in the sense that I bow down to the divine presence in you. One need not be a Hindu, or a Buddhist, or a yoga teacher to say namaste. Namaste can be as religious or secular as the speaker desires. What matters most, I believe, is the intention behind the word namaste. When you bow to another, the question to consider is this: Do you truly recognize them as a fellow human being worthy of dignity, bonded in shared suffering and a shared capacity for transcendence? T h i s recog nit ion of o u r interconnectedness is what namaste is all about – and exactly what we need during the pandemic.

About the Author Jeremy David Engels investigates the rituals and rhetoric of oneness—how human beings talk about oneness, interconnectedness, interbeing, and union, and then how they attempt to enact their imaginative visions in action. He is the author of The Ethics of Oneness: Emerson, Whitman, and the Bhagavad Gita (Chicago, 2021), The Art of Gratitude (SUNY, 2018), The Politics of Resentment: A Genealogy (Penn State, 2015), and Enemyship: Democracy and CounterRevolution in the Early Republic (Michigan State, 2010). For his work, he has been awarded the Karl Wallace Award and the New Investigator Award from the National Communication

Association. Jeremy is also a yoga teacher and the co-owner of Yoga Lab Studio in State College, PA.

Addressing and Overcoming Enemies Within You By Sri Dhira Chaitanyaji

Editor’s note: It is our pleasure to present to you a seven part series about addressing and overcoming enemies within ourselves.

s we live and interact with the world and deal with people we often find ourselves in situations that are quite challenging. While it is possible that we run into people who appear to be inimical to us we are usually able to deal with them. If this is not possible, we protect ourselves by staying away from such situations or people. In life, we also have to deal with our own thoughts and feelings that can become difficult to surmount. It is much more complex and difficult to deal with our ‘enemies’ that are

there within us. The enemies within may be experienced by us in the form of various emotions and thoughts that lead to distress, suffering, anxieties, stress, unhappiness and more. They disturb our peace and both emotional and physical well being. They can also as a result

of our words and actions disturb the peace and cause distress and even sorrow in those who are around us and close to us. These inner enemies are our own tendencies that are picked up and cultivated by us within our own minds as we grow up. They very often arise from

'' The enemies within may be experienced by us in the form of various emotions and thoughts that lead to distress, suffering, anxieties, stress, unhappiness and more.

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misunderstandings that occur in our interactions with others and misinterpretations of the world and our experiences. They are influenced by our values, priorities, and patterns of behavior that neither serve our long term interest nor are helpful to others. If they are not dealt with properly or worse, if they are encouraged and nurtured, they can cause us great harm that may sometimes be irretrievable. Dealing with these enemies that have become a part of our own psyche is a task that cannot be performed by anyone other than ourselves. Neither should it be considered a responsibility of another (as in â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am what I am-you deal with itâ&#x20AC;?). The latter approach does not really help a person grow emotionally or spiritually. It is said in the Bhagavad Gita: Uddharet Aatmanaa Aatmaanam, Naatmaanamavasaadayet Atmaiva Atmano Bandhuh Atmaiva Ripuraatmanah Raise yourself by yourself, do not demean yourself. (Your) mind alone is your enemy (your) mind alone is your friend.

'' These inner enemies are our own tendencies that are picked up and cultivated by us within our own minds as we grow up.

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spiritual wellbeing is a mind that is inimical to me. On the other hand when my mind is responding and functioning in a manner that leads to happiness and peace within me and others around me it is a mind that is a friend to me, and is conducive to my emotional and spiritual growth.

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Knowing one’s enemy is the f irst necessary step to overcome the enemy. Our spiritual tradition identifies six such ‘enemies.’ While there are many tendencies that are inimical these six are significant. Dealing with them helps us also deal with and overcome others

connected to them. They are called in Sanskrit ‘shadripuh,’ the six fold enemy. They are: Kaama (Desire), Krodha (Anger), Lobha (Greed), Moha (Delusion), Mada (Pride), and Maatrsarya (Envy). We will examine and get to know the characteristics of each one in the next six issues.

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Sri Dhira Chaitanya, also known as Dr. Sundar Ramaswamy, is a teacher of Vedanta (ancient Hindu scriptures) and Sanskrit as well as a board certified doctor in child psychiatry. He has been teaching for over forty years in the United States and other countries. He currently conducts ongoing classes in South Florida. He is the co-author of Purna Vidya, a twelve year program for teaching children in Hindu Tradition and culture. This curriculum, currently in its third edition, is being followed by over hundred schools in India and by hundreds of communities in children’s classes in over a dozen countries around the world. It has been translated into Tamil, Hindi and Gujarati. He has also written Bereavement and Final Samskara (Antyeshti) in Hindu Tradition. His unique background allows him to work with and teach children and adults about Hindu scripture and Vedic Culture, while also addressing the role of psychological growth and maturity in spiritual pursuit with insight and authority.

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What Gandhi Can Teach Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Protesters Dr. Whitney Sanford

Professor of Religion, University of Florida

that vision, he encouraged participation of women and the lower castes in economic and political matters. These ideas about violence and authority circulated in the U.S. in the 19th century, especially among the Christian peace churches such as the Quakers and Mennonites. In this view, equality and the lack of hierarchical structures are forms of nonviolence.

lmost a cent u r y a g o , Mohandas K. Gandhi – commonly known by the honorif ic Mahatma, the great-souled one – emphasized nonviolent resistance in his campaign for Indian independence. To d a y, a s m y r e s e a r c h shows, Gandhi has become an iconic figure for people seeking social change, including communities across the United States.

Explaining nonviolence For Gandhi, nonviolence was not simply the absence of physical violence. Selfrule and radical democracy in which everyone participates in the governance process were also part of Gandhi’s idea of nonviolence. He believed that self-rule should extend to all people, rich and poor, male and female, and at all levels of society. To him, authority over others was a form of violence. To achieve

For Gandhi, it was the Indian religions, Hinduism and Jainism, that shaped his activism. His mother, a devout Hindu, taught him the importance of fasting as a form of self-discipline and religious devotion. From the Jains, with whom he grew up, he learned nonviolence and non possessiveness. In particular, he drew on the Hindu text Bhagavad Gita (The Song of the Lord) for a religious framework on the values of simplicity, duty and nonviolence. All this translated into Gandhi’s peaceful expression of protest of which the most potent “weapon” was fasting.

In particular, he drew on the Hindu text Bhagavad Gita (The Song of the Lord) for a religious framework on the values of simplicity, duty and nonviolence.

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Nonviolent resistance The Salt March of 1930 is one of Gandhi’s best-known acts of peaceful resistance. Under colonial rule, the British taxed Indians for salt a n d d ec l a red t h at m a k i n g or collecting salt was illegal. Since salt is necessary for survival, this issue affected each and every Indian, who considered this law unjust and morally wrong. Gandhi organized a 241-mile march across western India to the city of Dandi in Gujarat, in western India, where he

collected salt, illegally. He started with 78 people. But as the marchers proceeded, thousands more joined. Weeks later, his unarmed followers marched to a government salt depot, where they met violent retaliation. In the words of American journalist Webb Miller: “At a word of command, scores of native police

rushed upon the advancing marchers and rained blows on their heads…Not one of the marchers even raised an arm to fend off the blows. They went down like ten-pins.” For Gandhi, resistance meant placing one’s own b o d y i n h a r m’s way, o p e n to the possibility of injury, imprisonment or even death.

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And that is what made it such such a powerful political tool. Years later, Martin Luther King Jr., who met with Gandhi, would employ similar ways of nonviolent resistance. Indeed, it was the visceral horror of what happened in the two countries that rapidly swung public opinion. During the Indian independence movement, descriptions of British clubs striking unarmed Indians in the Salt March drew worldwide sympathy. Back in the U.S., Americans watched with horror as Birmingham police set dogs upon AfricanAmericans during a peaceful civil rights protest in 1963. This pushed President Kennedy to take action and eventually led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

What can we learn from Gandhi In my research, I found many communities in the U.S. replicating Gandhi’s model: Possibility Alliance in La Plata, Missouri, and Cherith Brook Catholic Worker House in Kansas City, Missouri, are among those who have used nonviolent protests to raise their voice against racial and economic injustices.

But, for others, as we have seen in recent months, keeping protests peaceful can be difficult. There were reports, for example, of violence during protests on college campuses and rallies against or in support of President Trump. The Black Lives Matter movement has been accused of rioting, for example, in Baton Rouge, where members blocked intersections. At times, oppressive regimes might themselves retaliate violently, blaming the protesters for their retaliation. King too was

criticized for inciting violence. Only later was he labeled ”passive and non confrontational.“ For contemporary protesters, Gandhi and King’s political strategies could provide some valuable lessons. The peaceful resistance that the two pursued was more effective in exposing hard truths about injustices. And it is worth remembering what King wrote, in his Letter from a Birmingham Jail, that he “earnestly opposed violent tension, but there is a type of constructive, nonviolent tension which is necessary for growth.”

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food in a sustainable and just manner. She conducted fieldwork in Baldeo, India, examining narratives and practices related to Balaram, a deity associated with agriculture.

Dr. Whitney Sanford is a professor in the Religion Department at the University of Florida, specializing in north Indian devotional traditions. Her current book project “Being the Change: What Gandhi Can Teach Us about Sustainability, SelfSufficiency, and Non-violence” explores Gandhi’s influence on contemporary intentional communities in the United States. She has conducted fieldwork in Missouri, Iowa, California, and Florida to discern how communities are translating aspects of Gandhian social thought, e.g. nonviolence, voluntary simplicity,

and appropriate technologies, into practice. Her recent publication Growing Stories from India: Religion and the Fate of Agriculture uses Hindu agricultural narratives to consider how we can provide

Her first book Singing Krishna: Sound Becomes Sight in Paramanand’s Poetry focuses on Braj devotional traditions and explores the role of devotional poetry in ritual practice. She has published articles in International Journal of Hindu Studies, Worldviews and Alternative Krishnas, edited by Guy Beck. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.

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Start Your Day the Ayurvedic Way

id you know that even in Ayurveda there is a perfect way to start your

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Dinacharya is the combination of t wo words: dina, which 44

means day or daytime, and charya, which means regimen or routine. This daytime routine can help to make sure that your doshas remain in balance. If we start in the

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morning, there are some cool rituals we can integrate into our day that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take up too much time! The best part about it? Pick and choose what works for you!

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First things first

Start by waking up early preferably about 1hr and 36 minutes before sunrise (also known as brahma muhurata). This auspicious timing is perfect

Body care

First and foremost, your body should be light - eliminate your bladder and bowels. This is good to do before yoga and meditation so that you can practice without being disturbed by the body processes. The second your feet touch the ground, you should want to feel like eliminating

for spiritual practices and starting your day. Before you leave the bed, take a moment to express gratitude for life. Start your day by waking up your senses - rub your palms together until you create heat from the friction and then bring the palms to your eyes to send pranic healing to them. Before you brush your teeth, drink a glass of water that you left overnight, preferably in a copper container, to allow your body to detox, flushing out all of the toxins in your body. This practice is known as ushapan.

your bowels. Initially, you may not be able to, however with practice, this can become a part of your morning routine and can make you regular. Next, wash your face, eyes, and mouth and scrape your tongue. Perform oil pulling (flossing coconut oil in between the teeth). Apply nasya (oil drops in the nose) to lubricate the nasal cavity (refined sesame oil is a good one for all doshas!) and add sesame oil in the entrance of the ears also. Continue with oleation of the whole body (abhyanga) with sesame oil. Leave the oil on for a minimum of 15 minutes to make sure

that the body has a chance to absorb it and then take a shower, wearing clean clothes afterwards. I like to leave it on for longer, so I usually shower and then apply oil!

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Wake up the body and focus the mind Integrate a yoga session. If your mind is all over the place, go for a slower, steadier yoga flow. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re moving slower than usual, go for an invigorating practice. Incorporate some pranayama techniques. A good technique for everyone is ujjayi (deep diaphragmatic breathing) and can be practiced in tandem with yoga postures, and nadi shodhana/anuloma viloma (alternate nostril breathing), which can be done in a sitting position. Or, you can also incorporate some meditation. If you are unable to concentrate, utilize something in front of you, like a murti or a candle, and work to focus your attention on only what you are staring at. Another way to meditate and build focus is to concentrate on the breath and feel the path of it as you inhale and exhale.

Fuel up! Now, finish your morning off and start your day with some breakfast! The best way to break your fast (get it, breakfast?) is to eat fruit. It is best to eat fruit alone on an empty stomach because it digests the fastest.

If you mix it with other foods, it can cause fermentation in the stomach, so it is best to have a half hour window between fruit and other foods. Otherwise, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pear-pared to start the day!

How many of these rituals have you already integrated into your day? Hope you saw a few items that you can easily integrate in your current ro u t i n e ! St a r t s l ow - yo u don’t need to do everything. Over time, as you become more comfortable, you can add additional items as these activities become a part of your daily routine. Remember, everything can be modified to fit your life. These suggested techniques can be utilized in any way that works for you. Mix and match and make it your own f low - your body will thank you for it. There is nothing better than keeping ourselves in balance, so start your day the Ayurvedic way! Next month let’s review Ratricharya. You’ve guessed it it’s the night time routine!

About the Author

Chahna Tailor is a Yoga Instructor and Ayurvedic Health Counselor with a background in occupational therapy. Chahna completed her yoga training in Rishikesh and recently completed an Ayurveda internship in Kannur, Kerala. Chahna’s company, Namaskar To You provides yoga, pranayama, meditation, and Ayurveda services. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Ayurvedic Medicine.

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Ubtan: Eastern Beauty Meets West By Neeta Singh

he tradition of Ubtan dates back to ancient texts in India. As written in the Vedas, it was used for nourishing, protection and beautification of the skin.

and sharing her at-home beautifying recipe, included below. Priyanka brought that trend to the US, and it has gained widespread popularity since then.

Ubtan is a common household name in India for a traditional Ayurvedic recipe to detoxify the skin and body, known for its ability to beautify your complexion. It softens and smoothes, while cleansing and exfoliating the skin.

Over the years, Ubtan has gained popularity for both men and women, and has become somewhat of a fashion statement. It later became popular for both brides and grooms to use as part of their beauty ritual, which is symbolically seen as a detachment of the old life and embracing a new life. It is massaged on the bride and groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands, feet and face. You gently apply it all over, wait a couple of minutes, then massage and exfoliate, followed with a bath. This not only brings a healthy glow, but also removes excess facial hair and aids in exfoliation.

It is a natural paste of herbs, and one of the most natural skincare essentials you can use on your skin. In modern India, the paste is often used for Hindu marriages when brides apply Ubtan before their special day to enhance their natural beauty. The famous Bollywood and Hollywood celebrity Priyanka Chopra has been seen applying Ubtan 48

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Benefits of Ubtan

• High phenolic and flavonoid content reduces free radicals • Removes facial hair • Removes tan • Improves blood circulation • Improves complexion • Detoxifies via exfoliation • Removes dead cells from the skin • Reduces acne and acne scars • Removes blemishes and age spots • Aids in maintaining beautiful, clear skin • Removes blackheads and whiteheads

Recipe

There are many ways to make Ubtan and different parts of India use different recipes. Two are noted below:

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Masoor Daal Ubtan This Ubtan is often used for blemish-free skin. Ingredients: • Organic masoor daal (red lentil) Flour • Organic besan (chickpea Flour) • Organic whole milk • Organic turmeric For this simple and effective Ubtan, you will need red lentil flour or masoor daal, chickpea flour, and a pinch of turmeric. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and leave for a couple of minutes. Then, apply it all over your face and hands, let it sit for a couple minutes, start massaging, then wash it off.

Whole Wheat Ubtan

(as used by Priyanka Chopra) As Priyanka explains, this Ubtan is great for removing a tan and gives glowing skin. Ingredients • Organic whole wheat flour • Pinch of organic turmeric 49

• Organic lime juice (only few drops) • Organic unflavored, plain whole yogurt • Rose water Mix all ingredients together and apply to your face, leaving it for 15-20 minutes. Gently start massaging. It not only takes away fine facial hair, but also removes tanned skin and gives a natural glow.

DIY at Home

leaf powder, rhassoul clay, kaolin clay, adzuki bean flour, shatavari powder, orange powder, rice powder, turmeric, sandalwood powder and saffron powder. Find this deep cleansing mask at www.neetanaturals.com.

About the Author Neeta Singh, b o r n a n d ra i s e d in India. Founder/ CEO of Ayurvedic Skincare Neeta Naturals is Certified Ayurveda Expert specializes in Beauty therapy and panchkarma practice. MS in Business Neeta Singh is certified Yoga teacher and Reiki master. Neeta’s work has been published in many yoga and wellness magazines including yoga journal and spirituality and health.

During this pandemic, it has been a challenge to rely on spas. Some may find it hard to trust what is available in the name of skincare to keep their skin naturally glowing. Why not turn to your kitchen to find beauty ingredients you have to do this beauty ritual at home? In case you don’t want to make your own, Neeta Naturals has a solution for you. You can get this amazing Organic Ubtan premade and ready to use, for all types of skin, and especially sensitive skin. Uncover your skin’s natural radiance and freshness with Neeta Naturals Organic Ayurvedic Ubtan face mask! It gives your skin nourishment and protects it from free radicals. It includes pure botanical ingredients carefully chosen for their anti-inflammatory and skin nurturing properties. This Ubtan mask will deep clean your skin, reduce appearance blackheads and help to prevent acne without drying or irritation. Ingredients in our Ubtan mask include neem 50

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An October Surprise for Employment-Based Workers

By: Rishi P. Oza, Esq.

The October Visa Bulletin was welcome good news for an otherwise bleak 2020, as the priority dates moved significantly for EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 category workers from both India and China. The dramatic jump forward holds the promise of unlocking thousands of foreign workers from their current job positions and giving them flexibility of moving around within the US economy. Greater f lexibility usually spurs more innovation and ingenuity, which given the current economic conditions,

can only be considered a good thing. For purposes of background, foreign workers in the United States must go through a two or three step process to obtain permanent residency status, depending upon their expertise and type of job. This process requires capturing a “priority date” and thereafter applying to adjust status to that of a lawful permanent resident. A priority date is captured by either filing a Labor Certification Application with the US Department of Labor

or an I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker with USCIS. The priority date is essentially one’s place in line when waiting for a green card, with some lines stretching to be in excess of 10 years. How long the line is depends upon his/her country of birth, as well as the type of job that he/she possesses. Those with the most sophisticated jobs are considered priority workers (EB-1), which includes individuals of extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers/ professors or intra-company executives/managers.

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Individuals whose jobs require an advanced degree or whose presence in the United States is in the national interest are in the EB-2 category. Finally, professional, skilled or unskilled workers are categorized as EB-3 individuals. Each specific EB category has different processing times, which are dictated by the Visa Bulletin, a chart issued by the US Department of State that guides applicants as to when they can file for the adjustment of status to their green card status. If an individual’s date is not current according to the Visa Bulletin’s Dates for Filing chart, he/she must wait to file for their Adjustment of Status and continue to remain in nonimmigrant status. This means that all travel can only be done once a visa is secured and that employees are often compelled to remain with the employer that sponsored them. As a result, individuals that may want to move jobs are restricted from doing so out of fear asking

a new employer to restart the sponsorship process, which can be time-consuming and costly. Moreover, should that new process fail, the employee is left without any real options and may have to contemplate returning to his/her own country. The benefit of a changing Visa Bulletin is that it provides employees with flexibility

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without having to beg a new employer for sponsorship. For example, the September Visa Bulletin only allowed EB-3 workers from India to apply for their Adjustment of Status if they had a priority date of February 1, 2010 or earlier – this means that an Indian citizen must have started his/her green card sponsorship process in February 2010 in order to apply for their green card in September 2020. By all accounts, waiting 10 ½ years to simply apply for a green card is absurd; however, the October Visa Bulletin shows that the dates for filing the green card application are jumping forward from February 1, 2010 to January 1, 2015 for EB-3 workers. Similarly, EB-1 and EB-2 workers from India and China are also seeing a jump in almost two years for their respective categories. While the processing of these cases will likely still take years, the ability to file the I-485 is of significant importance. 53

Foremost, by filing the I-485 Application to Adjust Status and allowing it to process for 180 days, employees can move or “port” the entirety of their green card process from their sponsoring employer to any new employer provided that the new position is “substantially similar” to the job position for which the employee was originally sponsored; while determining whether any new position meets this substantial similarity test is often done by argument, most employees moving into new roles with new companies tend to stay within their respective fields of expertise. Moreover, filing the I-485 for a principal applicant allows all of that principal’s derivative beneficiaries (spouses and under 21 year old children) to also apply for their green cards, opening up the possibility of securing work authorization for an entire family – spouses can finally get to work; children can try to secure part-time jobs after school to help pay for their first car; families can start maximizing their productivity.

petitions upon which to adjust. Should the EB-2s leap over EB3s in the future, an applicant can again file for adjustment on that basis. Moreover, as I-140s for EB-2 and EB-3 category filings can be submitted via premium processing, getting all of this done in the month of October is achievable. Most importantly, the move in priority dates give hope to thousands of immigrants who have been waiting years to f inally assimilate into American culture. The idea t h at a n i n d i v i d u a l w it h a Masters degree working in highly-skilled professional jobs is required to wait a decade for a green card not only evidences the outdated nature of our immigration system, but lays bare the dysfunction that exists in Congress in failing to address the problem. What benefit does the United States gain by keeping such skilled individuals stuck in jobs they have, in all likelihood, surpassed in terms of expertise? Although

'' A priority date is captured by either filing a Labor Certification Application with the US Department of Labor or an I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker with USCIS.

voting may be the only means of resolving the larger systemic issues associated with the US immigration system, the change in the October Visa Bulletin means that at the very least, the month is shaping up to be a busy one for law firms and immigrant households alike around the country.

Because the EB-3 category moved forward significantly, EB-3 workers have the advantage of being able to apply for a green card sooner than their EB-2 counterparts. However, EB-2 workers can resubmit an I-140 petition to USCIS requesting that they be recategorized as an EB-3 worker while keeping the same job position and maintaining their priority date. The benefit of doing so includes all of those advantages discussed above, along with having two visa 54

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About the Author

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Attorney and Partner Rishi P. O z a rece i ved h i s J u r i s Doctorate from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the States of Ohio and North Carolina. He is accepted to practice law before the US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, as well as four Courts of Appeals nationwide (Third, Fourth, Sixth and Eleventh). Rishi oversees the firm's business immigration practice, focusing largely on employment-based immigration for companies and individuals. He also handles much of the federal litigation practice, which he pursues along with his experience in family-based immigration and removal defense.

The Garden of Solitude by Siddhartha Gigoo

he exodus of Kashmiri Pandits due to the increasing militant actions in the valley is one of the saddest parts of Kashmir’s history. In Siddhartha Gigoo’s The Garden of Solitude, we meet one such Kashmiri Pandit boy, Sridhar. Forced to flee his beautiful valley, Sridhar has now settled in Jammu, but the call of his beautiful home often leaves him restless. The book beautifully portrays the sentiments of people torn away from their homes, and how they manage to survive their new reality.

The Tree with a Thousand Apples by Sanchit Gupta

he fate of three childhood friends in Kashmir changes forever on the fateful night of January 20, 1990. The exodus of Kashmiri Pandits divides the three friends, as one is forced to leave everything behind and settle elsewhere. Twenty years later, following the harsh realities that life has dealt them, and with Kashmir continuing to be a victim of terror, the three friends reunite once again. Will the three friends manage to come together even though they’re each carrying old wounds and the grief of communal divisions, or will they forever remain separated by the exodus that ruined thousands of lives? Sanchit Gupta’s poignant book is a story of the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits that portrays how a single incident proved to be disastrous across different communities. 56

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Coloring and Understanding Hindu Symbols Written By Raj Shah Illustrated by Kamlesh M. & Mayur S.

It has been said that the Hindu religion includes some of the most effective uses of symbolism among all other religions. Some Hindu symbols represent Hindu teachings and values, while others represent Gods and Goddesses. The Coloring and Understanding Hindu Symbols book brings you a collection of the most common Hindu symbols such as Gods and Goddesses, Yantra, Mandala, and other spiritual and religious symbols. The book also includes easy to understand descriptions for each category of symbols as well as black and white templates to color and already colored examples at the end of the book. The book is available online at www.deshvideshpublishing.com and www.amazon.com

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365 Life-Changing Inspirational & Spiritual Messages Compiled by Raj Shah

Brighten your days and enrich your life with uplifting and motivational messages from world renowned Hindu Social Reformers, Spiritualists and Religious Leaders. In these times, we can all benefit from some inspiring words to get us through the day and bring us back to positive thinking. From the beloved Gandhi ji and Rabindranath Tagore to Swami Vivekananda and Satya Sai Baba, their words are sure to bring some comfort to all readers young and old. Below is a look at some uplifting and motivational quotes from well-known thought leaders from long ago into modern times. Adi Shankara “Give up identification with this mass of flesh as well as with what thinks it a mass. Both are intellectual imaginations. Recognize your true self as undifferentiated awareness, unaffected by time, past, present or future, and enter peace.” Anandamayi Ma “Reality is beyond speech and thought. Only that which can be expressed in words is being said. But what cannot be put into language is indeed That which Is.” Chaitanya Mahaprabhu “Be more humble than a blade of grass, more tolerant than a tree, always offering respect onto others and never expecting any in return. 58

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Dada Vaswani “Spirituality is a science; it concerns the discovery of oneself in all.” A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda “Everyone in the world is a Devotee! That is a very great dream, and my desire.” Eknath Easwaran “Of all that is wonderful in the human being, our most glorious asset is the capacity to change ourselves.” Dayananda Saraswati “He is good and wise who always speaks the truth, acts on the dictates of virtue, and tries to make others good and happy.” Gautam Buddha “ Fa i t h a n d p ra y e r a re both invisible; but they make impossible things possible.” Guru Nanak “There is one God who dwells in every one of God’s creations and constitutes the Eternal Truth.” Jiddu Krishnamurthy “One is never afraid of the unknown; one is afraid of the known coming to an end.” Maharishi Mahesh Yogi “Meditation is the straight flight of the mind to the kingdom of Heaven present in the heart of everyone.”

Mahatma Gandhi “We often confuse spiritual knowledge with spiritual attainment. Spirituality is not a matter of knowing scriptures and engaging in philosophical discussions. It is a matter of heart, culture, of immeasurable strength.” Mahavir Swami “Do not injure, abuse, oppress, enslave, torment, torture or kill any creature or living being.” Paramahansa Yogananda “Possession of material riches, without inner peace, is like dying of thirst while bathing in a lake.” Rabindranath Tagore “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” Ramakrishna Paramahamsa “The breeze of His grace is blowing day and night over your head. Unfurl the sails of your boat(mind), if you want to make rapid progress through the ocean of life.” Ramana Maharishi “The question ‘Who am I’ is not meant really meant to get an answer; the question ‘Who am I’ is meant to dissolve the questioner.” Ramanujacharya “Let it be engraven upon your heart that no one reaches the feet of the Lord sooner than he who ever remains devoted to the service of his servants.”

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Sarada Devi “If you want peace of mind do not find fault with others. Rather see your own faults. Learn to make the whole world your own. No one is a stranger, my child, the world is your own.” Sathya Sai Baba “Do not get attached to worldly things and pursuits. Be in the world, but don’t let the world be in you.” Sahajanand Swaminarayan

Swami

“Non-violence is the greatest of all religions.” Sri Aurobindo “The whole world yearns after freedom, yet each creature is in love with his chains; this is the first paradox and inextricable knot of our nature.” Swami Ramdas “Let us do such deeds so that our good name remains even after our body perishes. Let us do all goods sincerely and honestly. Others should benefit from our actions and deeds.” Swami Vivekananda “You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.” Tulsidas “Even your pity is like a blast of wind and the words your speak would strip a tree of its” The book is available online at www.deshvideshpublishing.com and www.amazon.com. 59

Horoscope November 2020 Mesha (Aries) You should control your anger. Keep control on your expenses. You will get full support from your life partner. Your hard work and confidence will bring you success in important projects. You will get freedom from problems related to finance. Great benefits can be found in business and jobs. Success will come in disputed cases. Stay away from negative thoughts. In every field, you will have to seek support from friends. Start planning for your children's future. Agriculture sector can benefit from wealth. Money will be spent in recreational and material pleasures

Vrishabha (Taurus) This month will be good for love relations. People will be happy with your behavior. Marital happiness will increase. At the end of the month, a profitable deal can be found. Do not disparage your talent. You will be lucky in property matters. Loved ones will try to increase your enthusiasm. Your spouse will be in a more romantic mood this month. Dispute 60

over ancestral property will be less. There are chances of getting new job offers. There will be preparations for the marriage of unmarried youth in the latter part of the month. Your natural tendency towards art and music will increase.

Mithuna (Gemini) You will meet old friends and relatives. Your image will remain good in the field. Family happiness will increase. You will get good support from your family members. After hardships, there are chances of getting financial benefits. There is a possibility of promotion in the job. If you are applying for a government job then you will get some good results. Be cautious about new contracts in business. There will be great success for people associated with the technical field. Students preparing for competitive examinations will remain serious towards studies. It is a good month for married people to start family planning and people are planning for love marriage.

Karka (Cancer) There will be opportunities for growth in business. You may buy a new vehicle or property. You will resolve family disputes. New friends can NOVEMBER 2020 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM

be made who will be ready to help you in every possible way. The obstruction in government work will be removed. Luck will be on your side this month. There will be a feeling of mutual cooperation in married life. Any religious ritual can take place at home. People who have started new businesses will start getting good results. It is a good time to start planning childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education.

Simha (Leo) You should work with full confidence but with patience. There will be some obstacles but face with the utmost confidence. Those involved in politics and the film sector may have difficulties. Be serious about your career. There will be additional pressure on family responsibilities. You should avoid spending money unnecessarily. The people who are involved in business and agriculture should adopt new technology. Your spouse will get opportunities for progress. Work with confidence and full understanding and you will surely succeed. Do not trust your business partners blindly.

Kanya (Virgo) You will not feel any shortage of money. All the necessary tasks will be finished on time. You will turn your weaknesses into strengths. There are strong chances of significant progress in career. Stress regarding children will end. Think carefully before investing NOVEMBER 2020 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM

heavily in business. Stay away from risky investments. You will be involved with more religious work. There may be a new job offer. Students will feel frustrated but keep control of yourself and focus on your studies . It is a good time for the young couple to start family planning

Tula (Libra) You should focus on resolving your disputes with your friends and relatives. Make sure you do not get carried away in your luxurious lifestyle.Maintain a balance between income and expenditure. The challenge will be to keep all the family members together. Spend more time and money towards charity and social work. Do not be careless about your property. Your mind will be upset due to non-completion of your projects but do not lose your focus. Your soulmate may propose to you. Do not interfere in the work of others.

Vrishchika (Scorpio) Suddenly there may be an increase in wealth and charity work. Students will get success after hard work. Try to understand your spouse's feelings. You may get a new job offer or job transfer or promotion. Working with courage and passion will yield great results. You will get relief from many kinds of mental suffering. Do not rush in important tasks. Income sources will increase. You can benefit from old friends. Maintain your dedication to work. New technology can be used in business. Expectations towards your spouse will increase but be happy and content with what you get. 61

Dhanu (Sagittarius) You will be praised because of your humble nature. You will be happy with the behavior of your children. You will get great results in business. Your behavior towards your elder brothers of the family will be very good. You will start planning new projects. Due to excess work, there will be tiredness in the body but keep balance towards work and family life. Your relationship with your spouse will be good. The office environment will be very good. If you want to shift to a new house, time is not favorable. Pay more attention towards parents' health.

Makara (Capricorn) You will get rid of your financial troubles but get ready to provide financial and social support to a family member. Maintain balance in your diet. Keep discipline in children at home. You will get great success in your career. Good Month for the people associated with the social organization and academic fields. Your spouse will understand your feelings. Contact will be established with friends living in remote places. There is a strong possibility of new business contracts. Your job responsibilities will increase. Do not forget to respect your relationships with loved ones.

Kumbha (Aquarius) The projects which were discontinued for a long time may begin. Students will focus on higher 62

education. There are strong chances of spectacular success in government work. It would be beneficial to consult elderly people. The income of people associated with the management sector may increase. Minor mistakes can cause trouble. You should avoid relocation this month. Contingency expenses will increase. A female colleague will be supported in the office. It will be a challenge for you to control yourself but focus on your work and family members peace.. Problem of a child's job will be solved this month. Avoid speaking anything in anger.

Meena (Pisces) You will get full support from your spouse. You will expand in business. This is the best time to intensify your efforts. Do not trust any stranger. Love life will be quite romantic. Family members will grow in mutual love. You may get very good profit from the stock market. This is the time, if you want to learn something new. You will be happy with the behavior of your children. Maintain flexibility. It will be in your interest to make a focused decision. It will be your responsibility to reconcile both family and business. You will be inspired to visit religious places. Keep your confidence strong.

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HomEtainment Series Ft. Srinivas & Sharanya Srinivas When: 11/1/2020, 10:30 PM Contact: 960-012-4164 Email: vj@silvertree.asia Host: Silvertree

Pandit Jasraj Tribute Concert When: 11/1/2020, 8:00 PM Contact: 480-788-8775

Navratri Virtual Celebration

Flautist Vidwan V. K. Raman

When: 11/7/2020, 5:00 PM

When: 11/14/2020, 9:30 PM

Contact: Mona Patel, 407-448-9739

Contact: 571-484-6044

Host: Gujarati Society Central Florida

Kaushiki Chakraborty in Concert When: 11/7/2020, 10:00 AM Contact: 781-605-9399

When: 11/1/2020. 11:00 AM Email: president@rcedh.org Host: Rotary Club of Emory Druid Hills

Lec-Dem - Conversation with Flautist Vidwan V. K. Raman When: 11/15/2020, 10:00 PM Contact: 503-446-8123

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Classical Violin Duo Recital by Violin Vidushis Dr. Lalitha & Dr. Nandini and troupe

Classical Flute Recital by Vidwan V. K. Raman and Troupe

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Virtual Musical

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KS Chithra Live

Madhurageetham Festival

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30th Arya Mahasammelan Online Vedic Conference & Youth Camp

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Sewa Youth Talent Contest When: 11/6/2020, 6:00 PM

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Madhuri and Sriram Nene celebrate their 21st Anniversary

ollywood actress Madhuri Dixit married NRI surgeon Sriram Nene on October 17, 1999, and theirs is a marriage that has been always under the radar. The happenstance of Bollywood’s leading diva marrying a talented but reticent doctor who was far removed from the film world caused a stir. Yet the duo seems in love and always declares their affection for each other on social media. Their 21st marriage anniversary was also an occasion for heartfelt demonstrations of love. The beautiful actress decided to use her Instagram account to write a lovely note to her husband Sriram along with some loving pictures of the couple from their early years. In most of the pictures Sriram and Madhuri are seen wearing traditional outfits, while in some pictures the couple are seen cavorting in an outdoor location in picturesque surroundings. Madhuri wrote that their anniversary marked the commencement of another year of love and adventure with her treasured companion. 66

She also wrote that though she and Sriram had very different personalities they were alike in many ways and she felt gratified to have Sriram in her life. She went on to address her husband by his special nickname “Ram.” Sriram responded by an equally heartfelt message where he referred to Madhuri as his soulmate and shared a loving picture of the couple. He said that their marriage began 21 years ago and since then every day has been happiness and adventure. He went to say that he looks forward to the plethora

of adventures about to unfold in their lives in the coming days and how their anniversary was very special to him. The couple was wished by thousands of fans and celebrities. Madhuri was last seen in the 2019 movie Kalank that also starred Sanjay Dutta, Aditya Kapur, Aliya Bhatt and Sonakshi Sinha. The actress debuted as a singer recently with an English number “Candle.” The actress said that her kids are her favorite critics and always give honest opinions on her work.

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Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi Vacation in Maldives

hether her cinematic career fires on all four cylinders or not, Neha Dhupia is not one to worry or miss out on the joys of life, especially now that she is married to Angad Bedi. At the moment, her podcast #NoFilterNeha is doing well and her last film was a role in Devi by Priyanka Bannerjee. Angad was featured in The Kargil Girl alongside Janhvi Kapoor. The couple was on a vacation to Maldives and is truly living it up given that it is a location where you can let down your hair and be comfortable in beachwear. Angad dressed for the occasion in snappy shorts, while the woman beside him sported a black bikini set and floppy hat. Neha tweeted the pic with a remark “@angadbedi spotted in Maldives with a woman in black bikini and face covered..should I be worried???” Well Neha, that is up to you and Angad, but the rest of the world would probably tell you to have a good time and make the most of it. Not to be left behind, Angad too found time to tweet a pic with a caption“#Maldives state of mind! With the Mrs. @nehadhupia#vacation #holiday.” Neha and Angad are not honeymooners though their Maldives vacation could be a recreation. The two were happily married in 2018 and have a daughter. Neha said she saw Angad at the gym when she was 20 years, and he supposedly told his friends that “I’m going to get to know her 1 day.” The couple then met at a friend’s party in Mumbai, where Neha discovered Angad’s sensitive nature. The two soon became close friends since both were outsiders living alone in Mumbai. One thing led to another and the story of this prince and princess ended happily. NOVEMBER 2020 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM

Hema Malini Opens Up About Family Life & Dharmendra

harmendra and his “dream girl” Hema Malini were the silver screen’s favorite on-screen couple in the 70s. The pair performed brilliantly in several blockbusters like Dillagi, Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta and Dream Girl. The pair fell madly in love with each other and finally tied the knot on May 2, 1980. The couple has two lovely daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. However, both Hema Malini and Dharmendra were national heart throbs with extremely demanding work schedules. In fact, they were the most popular on-screen stars of 70s Bollywood. Naturally this left both with very less time to spend with each other. However, Hema Malini said that she has never been one to complain and whatever little time she got to spend with Dharam Ji has been special in its own way. In fact, Hema ji went on to say that she would not like to change any part of any of the phases of her life. She is strictly against useless cribbing and lamentations. Hema ji made it a point to refrain from complaining in her married life and believes that wonderful time spent with loved ones is a gift that should not be thrown away. Hema Malini ji turned 72 on October 16 and Esha penned a lovely note to her mother. The note declared Esha’s love for Hema and wished the gorgeous actress health and happiness. The note ended with the heart-warming declaration where Esha called Hema her superwoman and Tinkerbelle, tagging her mother in the post. It is clear that Hema Malini shares a close and lovely bond with her family.

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Scandals Rock the South Indian Film Industry

rug scandals have entered South India via Bollywood and the celebrity angle persists. Karnataka CBB invaded Vivek Oberoi’s home after it was found that Aditya Alva fled the former’s home after being embroiled in the Sandalwood drug racket. Gautam Kichlu shared Kajal Aggarwal (his fiancée’s) picture on social media and that turned out to be a visual treat for all their fans. After Sushant Singh Rajput’s death and his girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty’s drug scandal, Bollywood came under the scanner for its drug scandal. South India is next in line with Kannada cinema’s drug scene being exposed and Vivek Oberoi’s brother-in-law Aditya Alva named as one of the prime suspects. After Aditya Alva fled, the Karnataka police searched Vivek’s home and enquired about Aditya’s whereabouts. The police supposedly had the lead that Aditya sought refuge in Vivek Oberoi’s Mumbai home leading the CBB to issue a search warrant. The search continues with the Joint Commissioner of Crime Sandeep Patil actively being involved in the issue. South India’s cine heartthrob Kajal Aggarwal recently decided to tie the knot with businessman Gautam Kitchlu and the entrepreneur expressed his adoration for his lady love on social media. Gautam recently posted a couple’s picture with an infinity sign on social media implying that their bond was meant to last forever. The couple is to marry on October 30 in Mumbai. Meanwhile Saif Ali Khan’s and Prabhash’s Adipurush is all set to go and the movie has already generated a lot of buzz. Film makers are investing an insane amount of money in the project, and it is rumored that Lord Shiva’s role will be played by Ajay Devgan in this movie. 68

Aaliya Records Statement Before POCSO Court

aliya, ex-wife of Nawazuddin Siddiqui, now goes by her maiden name Anjana Anand Kishore Pandey. She appeared before the POCSO court and recorded her statement before the magistrate. Her statement supported her allegation that the actor’s brother had molested a family member in 2012. According to PTI reports, Circle Officer Girija Shankar Tripathi said that Aaliya appeared before the POCSO court and recorded her statement under section 164 of the CrPC subsequent to her complaint against her ex-husband and his four family members. She alleges that the actor’s brother molested a child family member. The allegation has been denied by the actor’s brother Saifuddin Siddiqui. According to him, Aaliya is trying to blackmail and extort money. Shamas Nawab Siddiqui, another brother of Nawazuddin, also came to his brother’s defense in the wake of being accused of rape and cheating. Shamas too stated that these are false accusations and that he would approach the Bombay High Court for relief and to get the complaint quashed. Since Aaliya filed for divorce in May 2020, the accusations have been flying fast and furious. Nawazuddin sent a legal notice to her when she filed for divorce. His lawyer accused her of trying to malign the actor. Aaliya, on her part, claimed that her ex-husband stopped paying her the legal monthly allowance, but this allegation was refuted by Siddiqui’s lawyer who showed screenshots of payments made to Aaliya. If that is not enough, Aaliya went on to accuse the actor of infidelity in July and further claimed that the actor’s brother would keep her informed of women visiting their house while she was pregnant and was expecting her first child. The couple was married in 2009 and have two children. NOVEMBER 2020 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM

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Ankita Lokhande Sends Navratri Wishes in Traditional Style

ctor Ankita Lokhande has shared some stunning pictures of her as a Marathi bride on social media. The traditional bridal attire photoshoot appears to be related to Navratri. Ankita posted her pictures and videos on Instagram and wrote, “Love for Marathi jewelleries, Marathi food And Marathi brides tooooo #jaimaharashtra #memarathi #navratri #jaimatadi #shooting #photoshoot.” The actor, who became famous overnight through the drama television series Pavitra Rishta, looked gorgeous in a traditional green sari draped in Maharashtrian style. Ankita is wearing heavy traditional jewelry and her hair is styled in a Marathi bun. The crescent shaped quintessential Marathi bindi adorns her forehead, and she appears to be very excited about the entire look.

The actor whose work in the Kangana Ranaut starring film Manikarnika was highly appreciated, has been in the news in recent times as she has extended unstinted support for former coactor Sushant Singh Rajput and his family after the actor was found dead in his home in June this year. Ankita had posted “Justice” on her Twitter account when Sushant’s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty was nabbed by the Narcotics Control Bureau. Ankita had also written on social media about the episode and attributed it to “Karma.” She said “Nothing happens by chance, by fate. You create your own fate by your actions.” More recently, Ankita posted a tweet about her father who recovered from an illness and was 70

discharged from the hospital. She shared a picture of her with her father and wrote an emotional post about promising to be there for him and take care of him forever. She also extended gratitude to her fans, friends and even the Lilavati Hospital in the post.

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Krishna Kaul Reveals Biggest Prankster on Kumkum Bhagya Sets

Pavitra Wants to Date Abhinav: Stunning Reaction from Wife

kta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms has earned yet another feather in its illustrious cap as the drama television series Kumkum Bhagya has become one of the most popular daily soaps on the small screen. Having premiered in 2014 on Zee TV, the show has been running successfully for six years now. Loosely based on Jane Austen’s novel Sense and Sensibility, the story initially revolves around two young girls Pragya and Bulbul and their mother Sarla Arora’s desire to see her daughters married well. The show continued to maintain a good pace, bringing in new characters that further invigorated the drama. The onscreen pair of Ranbir Kohli, played by Krishna Kaul, and Mugdha Chaphekar has won the hearts of viewers who love their onscreen chemistry. Off-screen also, Krishna has a lot of interesting and fun things to say about his co-star and when asked to name the biggest jokester on set, he immediately names Mugdha. According to Krishna, Mugdha is the biggest prankster and one who loves to pull stunts on everyone and “scare them. Krishna also calls himself her “soft target” as he “blindly” agrees with whatever she says and thus gets invariably tricked. He goes on to discuss his entire experience of working on the team of Kumkum Bhagya and how much he enjoys being a part of this big family.

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avitra Punia, a housemate on the popular reality show Big Boss 14, is one of the strongest contestants this season and the spotlight does not deviate much from her. The show, yet again, is not failing in keeping the controversies, arguments and conflicts going amongst its participants. In some of the reality show’s footage, Purnia can be heard that she is interested in going on a date with another housemate of the same show, Abhinav Shukla. Shukla entered the show as a duo with his wife Rubina Dilaik. Rubina’s reaction to Pavitra’s desire however, has taken quite a few by surprise. A video clip of the happenings in the Big Boss house shows yet another contestant Jasmin Bhasin talking to Rubina while she was at the gym with her husband. Bhasin was heard asking her to take her husband away from the gym area as Pavitra was approaching, and she had earlier overheard Pavitra saying she would like to date Abhinav. Rubina stood her ground and later confronted Pavitra asking her to feel welcome to take her husband on a date and that she has absolutely no objection to it. She stated that Abhinav was an interesting and intelligent person who would make a great companion for a date as they could have a very balanced discussion. Pavitra however later said that had Abhinav not been married, she would have dated him. Pavitra had been coming to everyone’s notice earlier because of the closeness she was beginning to share with actor Eijaz Khan. That soon fizzled out after the couple mutually decided that it was not working for either of them. 71

Jasmin on Her Love for Coffee in BB14

opular reality television show Bigg Boss 14 is back with its potent mix of drama, entertainment and even comedy to some extent. Amongst the contestants this season, is television actor Jasmin Bhasin, who with her good looks and charming personality, comes as a breath of fresh air on the show. Jasmin had a major concern before she made her entry into the Bigg Boss household and that was her penchant for coffee. Jasmin is in the habit of having “an amazing cup of black coffee” every morning before she kick-starts her day. However, she learned that in the Bigg Boss house, coffee does not arrive in the daily ration. It is a part of a luxury budget that can sometimes be hard to come by. Jasmin said she was worried about this as she could not start her day without her cup of coffee and although she is willing to make adjustments with the other housemates, she feels this trait had the potential to land her in trouble. Bhasin enjoys experimenting with her culinary skills and when asked about whether she was considering rustling up something in the Bigg Boss kitchen, she said she was open to the idea if there are “enough supplies to cook.” She however clarified that she will not be tied down to the kitchen alone. The former Naagin star brings to the show a very casual ensemble and regular hair-dos, something that is very different from what is regularly seen in the house. Jasmin’s stylist also commented about the actor’s desire to keep her look elegant, delicate and most certainly, comfortable. In her own words, Jasmin wished to keep her look “girlie” and “fun,” much like her own personality. 72

Actor Charu Asopa Posts Cute Navratri Pics with Hubby

ith the beginning of Navratri festivities, like everyone else, even celebrities have donned their devotional best and are wallowing in the auspicious air. Welcoming the Goddess and celebrating these happy days, small screen television actress Charu Asopa is seen with her husband Rajeev Sen as she shares glimpses of her celebration on social media. The actress from popular television series Akbar Ka Birbal was seen in her posts worshipping the goddess Maa Durga with her husband on the first day of Navratri and establishing the holy urn. Charu is seen attired in bright yellow traditional Rajasthani attire in the pictures that she captioned beautifully. She wrote, “Navratri greetings to all of you. Our pooja and Kalash have been established.” In this photograph, Charu Asopa and Rajeev Sen are both appearing in the temple of Devi Ji. Sushmita Sen’s brother, Rajeev is seen in the customary kurta pajama, which here is golden in color complementing Charu’s look. The couple tied the knot on June 16, 2019. It was Sushmita who confirmed her brother’s relationship with Charu in May 2019. The couple married in Goa as per both Bengali and Rajasthani rituals. In the recent past however, the duo was allegedly having a rough patch in their marriage and were away from each other for almost three months. This was apparent to fans when Charu removed the ‘Sen’ from her Instagram handle. The two got back together and ever since have been posting pictures of them on social media. This year many other celebrities like Sharad Kelkar, Deepak Thakur, Gurmeet Choudhary, Urvashi Dholakia, Deepika Singh, took to social media to share pictures and wish Navratri greetings to all. NOVEMBER 2020 - WWW.DESHVIDESH.COM

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