Indian Beauty Salons

Facials Threading Waxing Mehndi...These are some of the things our Desi ladies feel most comfortable doing at the Desi ""Beauty Parlors"". Our Desi Salon section has a listing of such Beauty Parlors.

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Indian Movie Theatres

Indian Cinema is the largest producers of films every year and movies from Bollywood Tollywood and rest of India are popular around the world. In many countries Indian movies are shown in local theatres and our Yellow Pages section lists theatres in over 20 countries where Indian movies are shown.

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Indian Jewellers

Diamonds are a woman's best friend and gold comes a close second. Indians are among the biggest buyers of gold and you can find Desi jewelery stores in many parts of the world. We have an extensive collection of Indian Jewellery Stores in over 10 countries and looking to add more.

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Indian Boutiques

As Indians have migrated to other countries Indian fashion has also followed them. You can now buy designer clothes at desi boutiques all over the world. Our Indian Boutiques Yellow Pages section has a good collection of Desi Boutiques from around the world.

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Indian Travel Agents

Need a ticket to India or a trip for Hajj with all arrangements such as meals etc taken care of for you? You can find many Indian travel agents around the world in our Travel Agents section of the Desi Yellow Pages

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Indian Television and Radio Stations

Do you miss the Desi soaps reality shows entertainment shows and movies? Many of the hit Desi channels like Zee TV, Star, Sony, Colors and other regional TV channels are available in many countries. Learn more.

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Shankar Ehsaan Loy 2013 US Tour

Indian Events in the USA - Indian Events in the USA

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy is an Indian musical trio consisting of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa. Record producers, musicians and multi-instrumentalists, they have composed music for over fifty soundtracks across four languages. Among the most critically acclaimed Indian musicians, the trio have won over twenty awards, including one National Film Award, three Filmfare Awards, three IIFA Awards among several other awards and nominations. They are often referred to as "Amar Akbar Anthony" of Hindi film music by several, including eminent critic Rajeev Masand.

Following the popular practice in Bollywood music where individuals with varied musical backgrounds collaborate together, Shankar Ehsaan Loy are the first Bollywood trio of music composers. Exploiting the unique strength of its members -- the Indian classical music of Shankar Mahadevan, the rock and acoustic pop of Ehsaan Noorani, and the electronica-fusion of Loy Mendonsa -- the trio has created successful music that is both traditional and progressive. Displaying a formidable presence even before the release of their first album, Shankar Ehsaan Loy debuted with Dus, the soundtrack to a film that was never released, although the recording was still highly appreciated in music circles.

The trio had a successful tour of the US in 2011 and back in the US this summer with tour dates in New Jersey, DC, North Carolina, Detroit and Dallas.

See below for all tour information.

Date		City
Fri, Jun 07		Durham, NC
Sat, Jun 15		Dallas, TX
Fri, Jun 21		Detroit, MI
Sat, Jun 22		Newark, NJ
Fri, Jun 28		Fairfax, VA

Facebook Fan Giveaway

(1 vote, average 5.00 out of 5)

About Us - Contests and Giveaways

April 2nd, 2013 - Desi Global Yellow Pages (videsh.com) is a new Yellow Pages site with a global outlook. We have spent the last two years scouring the internet, digging phone books and looking at magazines to identify Indian businesses around the globe. Its an ongoing search that will never end. We have over 20,000 listings in over 15 high level categories and over 100 countries. Some of the categories include Indian Arts and Entertainment, Associations, Beauty Salons, Boutiques, Restaurants, Supermarkets, Travel Agents etc.

In order to promote our site, we are giving away a Blu Ray DVD of the hit movie English Vinglish to one lucky winner who signs up on our Facebook Fan page. All you have to do is visit our Facebook page and click on the like button. It's that easy. The rules of the contest are very simple and listed below.

Rules of the Contest:

1. The contest is open to everyone no matter where you live.

2. If you are existing fan, you will be automatically entered. If you Share our site on Facebook, you get an extra vote.

3. The contest will be open till the we hit the 1000 mark fan mark or May 15th, 2013.

4. We will announce the winner after we hit the mark or on May 15th, 2013. If the winner does not want the prize, we will pick another winner. The winner is responsible for any customs duty applicable in their country. We will send the prize by regular post.

Review of Indian Consulate in Houston

Travel Information for Indians Abroad - Indian Consulate Reviews

If you are a non-resident Indian then you have no choice but to deal with an Indian consulate to get things done such as passport renewals, attestations, OCI documents etc. Our prior experiences in the US have been with the consulate in New York and the consulate in San Francisco. While not the most stellar in customer service, the San Francisco consulate did answer the phones during the business hours and replied to emails in a timely manner.

Having moved to Texas, I had to deal with the Indian Consulate in Houston for a passport renewal and it was quite a frustrating experience. My passport was close to its expiration date and I wanted to apply for a new passport. The Indian consulate website had some instructions but were very poor. I had some clarifications but when I tried contacting them, there was no response. I must have tried on 5 separate occasions but no response. I eventually made a best guess attempt at it and couriered my paperwork. The only acknowledgment I got was from UPS to say they delivered the package to the consulate. The website said it would take 4-6 weeks to get the new passport.

After about 4 weeks, I was a little anxious to see if there was any update and I tried calling the consulate but no answer. I even sent them emails everyday asking for an email but no response. One day, I let the phone ring for 45 minutes (yes, I wanted to see how long it would ring) and no one picked up the call. I searched the web for other numbers and called but no response. It was very frustrating that no one answered the phone or responded to emails for 2 weeks. After about 7 weeks since sending the passport I did get my new passport delivered so I was glad to see it come through.

What bothered me overall is, what if someone has a real emergency, like a death, accident, deportation and they needed urgent attention or advise, there is no help from the consulate. They are sent to foreign countries to help Indian citizens and they have a don't care attitude. With probably little to no monitoring on what they actually do, it must be quite a cushy job. As someone from India, I quite expect this but imagine a US citizen trying to reach them and experiencing this. It sets such a bad example for a country that says "We are an emerging market, come visit us and do business with us". Hopefully things will change (but I seriously doubt they would)

Update:
Consulate General of India, Houston has engaged M/s VFS Global as an outsourced agency for facilitating the process of obtaining passport related services, with effect from May 18, 2012. They are located at 1415 North Loop West, Suite 205, Houston, Texas-77018. Applications can be submitted in person or delivered by mail on or after May 18, 2012 to the address of VFS Global mentioned above. Things may actually get better.

Bappi Lahiri 2012 US Tour

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Indian Events in the USA - Indian Events in the USA

Bappi Lahiri or Alokesh Lahiri is a music director in the Hindi film industry. He popularized the use of synthesized disco music in Indian cinema and sang some of his own compositions. He was popular in the 1980s with filmi soundtracks like Disco Dancer, Namak Halaal and Sharaabi among others. Currently, Bappi Lahiri is transcending the barriers between the East and West and is striving to make history once more with his new album: My Love.

Over the decades and through years of well deserved fame and accolades, Bappi Lahiri remains the undisputed Disco King of India, and one of the most amiable celebrities in the Hindi film industry today. Coming to the following venues with his latest hit "Ooh La La"

North Brunswick NJ : Sunday, Aug 12 2012 5:00PM
North Brunswick Township High School Auditorium, 98 Raider Road, North Brunswick, NJ
Phone: 732-347-9936
Hosted by : Desai Entertainment

Houston TX : Friday, Aug 17 2012 8:00PM
Wortham Center, 500 Texas Ave, Houston,
Hosted by : Indo American Association
Phone: 281-648-0422

Chicago, IL : Friday, Aug 24 2012 9:00PM
Copernicus (Gateway) Theatre, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago,
Hosted by : Manpasand Inc
Phone: 630-913-6660

Columbus, OH : Aug 26, 2012 5:00 PM
Capitol Theatre 77 S High St 43215 Columbus, OH, US
Tickets at ticketmaster.com

Dallas, TX : Aug 25th 2010 7:00 PM
Meyerson Symphony Hall, 2301 Flora Dallas TX 75201
Phone: 214.670.3600
Tickets at meraticket.com

Cocktail Theatre Release

Bollywood Movies - Bollywood Movie Release 2012

Cocktail is an upcoming Bollywood romantic comedy film directed by Homi Adajania under Saif Ali Khan's banner Illuminati Films. The film stars Khan alongisde Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty in lead roles. Randeep Hooda, Dimple Kapadia and Boman Irani feature in supporting roles. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on 13 July 2012.

The film is set to release on July 13, 2012.