Desi Talk

October 17, 2025 New York, NY Vol. XXIX, No. 42 www.desitalk.com Published by Parikh Worldwide Media, LLC. community c o l o r s IN NEW YORK r AUTHENTIC INDIAN FOOD, MADE EASIER FOR YOU. ENJOY SHOP NOW FROM YOUR NEAREST OUTLET. PHOTOS:Akshaya Patra,PHOTOS:Arts4All, AIA-NY Durga Utsav Blends Tradition With Modernity Rana Samaj Celebrates Navratri PAGE 6 PAGE 7 Akshaya Patra raises more than $3 million for India projects at New York gala PAGE 10 Bhatia’s Jazz Is A Force Of Nature PAGE 20 Wishing Happy and Joyful Diwali To All Our Readers!! Thousands in Tri-State celebrate Diwali PAGES 4&5