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Houston Diwali & Dussehra Festival 2017: A Show Par Excellence

HOUSTON: Once again Shri Sita Ram Foundation presented PAR EXCELLENCE spiritual aspects of our rich and proud culture and showcased it to all Houstonians here and to the world via internet. On October 28, in spite of the cold, people gathered from near and far to witness the spectacular victory of Good over Evil to […]

Rhythm India Leaves Audience Mesmerized @ Bollywood Blast 2017

Rhythm India Leaves Audience Mesmerized @ Bollywood Blast 2017

Click here for Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin Varma HOUSTON: The turbo-charged spectacular Bollywood Blast 2017, enthralled audiences last Sunday, October 29, at the Miller Outdoor Theatre after being rescheduled from its regular Labor Day weekend, due to Hurricane Harvey. Each year, Samskriti organizes the much-anticipated Bollywood Blast, which is a delightful and captivating homage to Bollywood, with […]

Seminar Offers Emotional and Practical Guidance for Surviving Spouses

Seminar Offers Emotional and Practical Guidance for Surviving Spouses

By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: As the first-generation South Asian immigrants gain senior status, one of the major challenges facing them is the loss of a spouse The emotional and practical aspects of life as a widower were the focus of a seminar organized by the Indo-American Cancer Network (IACAN) on Sunday, October 29 at India […]

Manyavar Houston, The Indian Wedding Trunk Show!

Manyavar Houston, The Indian Wedding Trunk Show!

HOUSTON: In the tapestry of life, festivities and celebrations are always vivid and vibrant milestones. One such remarkable milestone is a “Marriage Celebration”- it sparks joy and happiness between families. The Indian “Shaadi” could go on for days or even a month, with all the elaborate traditional rituals and practices that so beautifully hold our […]

Failing Efficiently

Failing Efficiently

By Niharika Pakala HOUSTON: On October 14, at India House, members of the Youth Leadership Development Program had the incredible honor of meeting Dr. Latha Ramchand, the Dean and Professor of Finance at the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. She has a Ph.D. in finance from the Kellogg Graduate School […]

American Leadership Forum Announces New Vice President of Development – Manisha Gandhi

American Leadership Forum Announces New Vice President of Development –  Manisha Gandhi

HOUSTON: Daniel W. Snare, President of the American Leadership Forum, Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter (ALF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Manisha Gandhi as its new Vice President of Development.  “Manisha is uniquely qualified for the position. She brings a strong and varied background in business development, strategic planning, communications, marketing, volunteer management and fundraising,” […]

Seva Clinic Observes Health Promotion Day with Free Vaccinations

Seva Clinic Observes Health Promotion Day with Free Vaccinations

By Dr. P. Vaduganathan PEARLAND: Seva Clinic in Pearland, a charity medical clinic observed Health Promotion Day on Saturday October 21, administering free Flu shots and Tetanus shots. Seva clinic is a recent addition to the Pearland and is a free medical clinic for people in need. Recently lab services are added, and pediatric services […]

Jeremy Gyan Malhotra – Kathryn Ann Davis Wedding Celebration

Jeremy Gyan Malhotra – Kathryn Ann Davis Wedding Celebration

WASHINGTON, DC: They met seven years ago while volunteers in the US Peace Corps in Togo, a slither of a country in the hump of Western Africa. He was stationed in the tiny village of Aheppe in the southeast while she was in the northwest, ten hours to the north by jungle taxi. But the […]

Sexual Abuse in Our Community: A Statement From Daya

Sexual Abuse in Our Community: A Statement From Daya

HOUSTON: In light of recent news both nationally and here in Houston, Daya is taking this critical moment to speak out against the pervasiveness and silence around sexual violence in our community. Perpetrators and victims come from all ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds. Daya is outraged over these incidents, we offer our support to all […]

TiE Houston’s Panel Discussion on Commercial Real Estate

TiE Houston’s Panel Discussion on Commercial Real Estate

HOUSTON: TiE Houston, in partnership with the Houston Angel Network (HAN), proudly presented a panel discussion on Commercial Real Estate on October 27, 2017 at the Hess Club.  Moody Rambin Company was the event sponsor. The concept of bringing this panel together was to demystify Houston’s commercial and to hear from Houston’s own successful entrepreneurs […]

A Chinmaya Spiritual Voice Offers New Study Groups

A Chinmaya Spiritual Voice Offers New Study Groups

By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: The human quest for happiness is fascinating. Each of us searches for what we think makes us complete – wealth, power, physical comforts, academic achievements, worldly fame, significant relationships, and so on. Often, we wonder why our efforts do not yield that lasting sense of happiness. In her pravachan in Chinmaya […]

Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Nimbu Achaar, Namak Bina (Saltless Lemon Pickle)

Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Nimbu Achaar, Namak Bina (Saltless Lemon Pickle)

By popular demand from those restricted to a salt-free diet, below is a reprint of Mama’s Salt-less Nimbu Achaar recipe. A little of this pickle can add a little zest in otherwise bland food. It is reprinted with some additional information and directions. Many people, especially the elderly, are restricted to a salt-free diet for […]