After declining population figures because of forced conversion in the 1970s, this region of Kafiristan in Pakistan, known as Kalasha Desh, has recently shown an increase in its population.

The Marathas had lived in the Desh region around Pune for a long time, in the western portion of the Deccan, where the plateau meets the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats.

Desh (, derived from the Sanskrit word deśa ( द े श ः) meaning " country "), is a region of Maharashtra state in central India.

In the context of the history of Maharashtra, " Desh " is an abbreviation for " Maharashtra-desh ", that historical region of the west-central Deccan Plateau that is called the Divisions of Pune and Marathwada or Aurangabad.

Several features of " Judas " tally with Sant Mat teachings: in " Sar Bachan ", most notably, the incipit's " Apophasis Logos " as " Shabd ", or Christian " Word ", and not the consensus " secret account of the revelation " ( introduction, " Sar Bachan "), and the " region never called by any name ", at page 47 in " Judas " as " Anami Desh " ( the " no-name region ", abode of God ) in Sant Mat cosmology ( page 27, " Sar Bachan ").

The Hindu Marathas long had lived in the Desh region around Satara, in the western portion of the Deccan plateau, where the plateau meets the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats mountains.

As the dacoits flourished through the 1950s-1970s, they were theme was several films made in the era, starting with Ganga Jamuna ( 1961 ) and Raj Kapoor ’ s Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai ( 1960 ), and Sunil Dutt's classic, Mujhe Jeene Do ( 1963 ).

The Concert for Bangladesh ( or Bangla Desh, as the country name was spelled originally ) was the name for two benefit concerts organised by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar, held at noon and at 7 pm on Sunday, 1 August 1971, playing to a total of 40, 000 people at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

By 4 July, Harrison was in a Los Angeles studio recording his purpose-written song “ Bangla Desh ”, with co-producer Phil Spector and musical contributions from Starr, Russell, Voormann, Keltner and a horn section led by Jim Horn.

As well as the songs he would go on to perform on the day, his list included “ All Things Must Pass ” (“ with Leon ”, apparently ) and “ Art of Dying ” − both from All Things Must Pass − and “ Bangla Desh ”’ s B-side, “ Deep Blue ”; Clapton ’ s song “ Let It Rain ” appeared also, implying that the guitarist was expected to have his own solo spot ; while the suggestions for Dylan ’ s set were “ If Not for You ”, “ Watching the River Flow ” ( his recent, Leon Russell-produced single ) and “ Blowin ' in the Wind ”.

The “ Bangla Desh ” charity single was issued in America the next day, with a UK release following two days later.

The playback singer Kumar Sanu was given his first break by R D Burman in Yeh Desh ( 1984 ) as voice of Kamal Haasan.

A separate offshoot from the beginning was the Maoist Communist Centre, which evolved out of the Dakshin Desh group.

In 1934, first poem " Sraboney " was published in Desh.

He published many of his ideas through articles in the Daily Martand ( of which he was the first editor ), " Kesari " and " Desh " etc.

It is the only place where the first school of logic ( tarkashastra ) in India was set up on the Navya Nyaya system, which produced great logicians in 15th century. The Holy Birth Place of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu is known as " Gour Gangar Desh " as well as " Oxford of Bengal ".

Tod says “ And the Sandrai roll of the Jains thus commences ; when the city of Vallabhi was sacked, the inhabitants fled and founded Ball, Sandrai, and Nadol in Morar Desh.

In 2006, its annual festival celebrated the birth centenary of Prithviraj Kapoor, and was titled, " Kala Desh ki Sewa mein " ( Art in service of the Nation ).

Dwigart Desh ( meaning country of two hollows ) was converted into Duggar and Dugra, which then became Dogra.

During the days of the Ayuddha dynasty, Sthaneshwar, Matsya and Panchala Desh, are described in the Bṛhat Saṃhitā as forming a part of the Madhyadesha or Middle Kingdom ; Saharanpur was also ruled by the Ayuddha Dynasty, but this did not continue for long.

Adrian Cola Rienzi ORTT ( born Krishna Deonarine in 1905, died Desh Bandu ( National Patriot ) on July 21, 1972 ) was a Trinidad and Tobago trade unionist, politician and lawyer.

The uncropped photo, which appeared as a two-page spread in the booklet included in the album Concert for Bangla Desh ( sic ), also contained George Harrison, who was standing to Dylan's right.

This sketch was titled Desh aaj bisshobeheyar khoppre ( Our land is now in the hand of the champion of shamelessness ).

: " My first real meet with Uttam Kumar was in Calcutta and the occasion was the release of Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai.

Another very successful show, titled IndieAccess, was fronted by Desh and his wife.

From the personal point of view, Concert for Bangla Desh was George's moment.

" To the Rolling Stone writer, the highpoint of the album was the closing " Bangla Desh ", whose lyrics were no longer " an expression of intent but of an accomplished mission ".

Having created the provocative, headline-filled picture sleeve for Harrison's " Bangla Desh " single earlier in the year, Wilkes was keen to capture " real human compassion " in this cover and poster image.

The Maratha heartland of Desh, including Pune, came under direct British rule, with the exception of the states of Kolhapur and Satara, which retained local Maratha rulers.

Han then takes a pleasure yacht called the Queen of Empire, as it is heading to Bilbringi, so that he can confront Reck Desh.

Other films in this genre were, Khote Sikkay ( 1973 ), Mera Gaon Mera Desh ( 1971 ), and Kuchhe Dhaage ( 1973 ) both by Raj Khosla, the latter inspired the blockbuster, Sholay ( 1975 ) had the character of Gabbar Singh played by Amjad Khan.

As with Harrison ’ s “ Bangla Desh ”, all profits from the recording would go to the newly established George Harrison – Ravi Shankar Special Emergency Relief Fund, to be distributed by UNICEF.

Cassette and 8-track tape versions of Bangla Desh were marketed by Columbia Records, in a deal that permitted the inclusion of Bob Dylan, a Columbia artist, on the album.

This is supported by Dr. Nihar Ray in " The History Of Bengali People, Ancient Period ", published in " Desh ", The Famous Bengali Literary Magazine in 1951, and included in the special issue of " Articles of One Century ".

However, Reck Desh is soon informed by an anonymous source who tells him of Elan and Vergere's whereabouts.

Desh nevertheless captures Han, Droma, Elan, and Vergere, and leaves the former two to die by dropping them down a turbolift shaft while kidnapping the latter two to return to their masters.

Desh is bounded on the west by the Western Ghats or Sahyadri range, on the north by the Kandesh and on the east by the Marathwada regions of Maharashtra, and on the south by the state of Karnataka.

The Concert for Bangladesh − originally titled The Concert for Bangla Desh − is a live triple album by George Harrison and celebrity friends, released in December 1971 in America and January 1972 in Britain.

Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai is a 1960 Hindi film directed by Radhu Karmakar and produced by Raj Kapoor.

Famous 14th century poet wrote beautiful song Param Priya Pavan Tirhut Desh.

An ancient name of Tripura is Kirat Desh ( the land of Kirat ), probably referring to the Kirata Kingdom or the more generic term Kirata.

Mosambi ( sweet lime ) juice is the most common available citrus juice in India, Pakistan and Bangla Desh.

One of Han's fellow smugglers, Reck Desh, is a leader of a Peace Brigade cell.

The mood is light and cheerful, with a pleasing sound resembling Raga Desh.

In ancient Hindu scriptures, Nepal is referred as the " Kirat Desh " or " the Land of Kirats ".

Ex-Beatle George Harrison's " Bangla Desh " single in 1971 is commonly acknowledged as the first ever purpose-made charity single − in this case to help fund relief efforts following the 1970 Bhola cyclone and the Bangladesh Liberation War.

The word ' Madhesh ' is said to be derived from ' Madhya Desh ' meaning ' country in the middle '.

" The Concert for Bangla Desh is rock reaching for its manhood ", and as for Harrison: " the spirit he creates through his own demeanor is inspirational.