Glitz, Glamour & Philanthropy @ Pratham Holiday Luncheon & Fashion Show!
Click here for Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin Varma HOUSTON: Fashion, Fun & Philanthropy- these were the three flavors that spiced up the afternoon, last Friday, December 1. The Junior League of Houston witnessed the intriguing, glitzy and benevolent Pratham Holiday Luncheon & Fashion Show 2017. Established in 1995, Pratham is one of the largest and most successful non-governmental education organizations in […]
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Jigs & Shimmers, Illusion & Enchantment @ Infusion 2017
Click here for Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin Varma STAFFORD: Last Saturday, December 2, was quite unconventional and offbeat, as the much-anticipated Infusion 2017-A Magical Musical Bollywood Spectacular was held in full vigor and galore at the St. Joseph’s Auditorium. Infused Performing Arts has been entertaining audiences since the beginning of their musical journey, way […]
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Betwixt the Twists & Turns of the Rhymes in Hindi Poetry
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: It was two nights before puran mashi – the full moon – and in this crowd of people who had come to listen to Hindi poetry, it was only fitting that dinner be served on the outside deck of Madras Pavilion in Sugar Land, by the edge of the lake […]
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Club 24 Plus Celebrates the Holiday Season with Games, Gift Exchange
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: The holiday season is an opportunity to dress up in your fineries and indulge in fine food, libations, and fun with friends. One of the best such occations in Houston is Club 24 Plus Holiday Brunch. Club members gathered last Sunday afternoon, Dec. 3, at Ciao Bello Italian restaurant in the […]
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A Fundraiser to Support Free Healthcare for the Masses
By Jawahar Malhotra STAFFORD: Several years ago, at the same venue, the Indian Doctors Charity Clinic and the Indian Doctors Club (now Association) came together to support their flagship undertaking, the free clinic in Bellaire that serves the masses in need. The clinic has sputtered on, despite shortages in volunteers, a shoestring budget and the […]
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ICC Votes in Eight Directors, Executive Committee Elections Jan 7
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: If all elections could be this amicable, there certainly wouldn’t be much to argue about and things could go much more smoothly! As a member of the Election Committee for the India Culture Center, I had the duty of fielding all the nominations and ensuring there were no mistakes in that […]
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An Ocean of Cheer at the Samunder Club Holiday Bash!
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: In the ever expanding universe of organizations that serve the Indian community in the Houston Metroplex, it is surprising that there is still a group that has not been in the limelight but still has been quietly working away for the past 24 years. Founded in 1993 by a small band […]
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Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Subzi Pulao (Vegetable Pilaf)
For many people – especially the young who are just starting out in life – who tire of making simple dishes and want to add a little extra flavor, this recipe is a variation on making plain rice and can be made with not that much more effort. The results can be very encouraging as […]
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