No change in H-1B visa system
KOLKATA: Amid the H-1B visa row in India, the US government on Friday said there has been no change in law regarding the H-1B regime and the system continued to be as before. Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for State for South Asia Thomas Vajda said no legislation has been passed so far on the particular […]
Indian-American woman journalist to run for US Congress
WASHINGTON: An Indian-American woman has announced that she will run for the next year’s election to the seat of US House of Representative from a Chicago suburb. Vandana Jhingan, who is a journalist, will challenge Democrat Indian-American Raja Krishnamoorthi, 44, who was elected to the US Congress for the first time in the last year’s Congressional elections. Click here to […]
UK NRIs commit Rs 500cr for clean Ganga plan
NEW DELHI: NRI billionaire business magnates in London have committed more than Rs 500 crore of investment to the rejuvenation of the polluted Ganga, as the Director General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga U P Singh said “cremations were not to blame”. Union minister Nitin Gadkari, whose responsibilities include water resources, said on Wednesday, that in […]
Rahul Gandhi’s elevation as Congress chief: Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh sign nomination papers; veterans ready with advice
Top Congress leaders on Sunday reached the capital for filing of nomination papers by Rahul Gandhi for the post of party president on Monday. Congress president Sonia Gandhi, former PM Manmohan Singh and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram signed the nomination papers on Sunday. Sources said almost all the state party units are expected file two sets of […]
Unprecedented scenes at Kotla as Delhi’s toxic air disrupts Test match, leaves Sri Lankans gasping
Two Sri Lankan fast bowlers left the field following breathing difficulties due to “poor air quality”, there were two stoppages of play, and the visitors didn’t have enough fit players to field in the post-lunch session — five of them entered the field wearing anti-pollution masks. Day Two of the third Test between India and […]
Iran’s Chabahar port opens, allows India to bypass Pakistan on trade route to Afghanistan
In a major step forward, the first phase of Iran’s Chabahar port, which holds significant strategic and economic importance for India, was launched on Sunday. The port allows India to bypass Pakistan and reach land-locked Afghanistan and Central Asian countries. New Delhi views the Chabahar port project as a strategic response to China’s development of […]
Shivangini Academy Students Present Kathak-based Charulata
Click here for Photo Collage STAFFORD: The students of Shivangini Academy presented a Kathak-based dance drama, Charulata, based on the story of Cinderella on November 18 and 19. Shivangini Academy Director Shiva Mathur, an exponent of the Lucknow gharana, showcased her creative skills to masterfully express this story, weaving it with Kathak and the associated […]
Historic Kumbhabhishekam at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By S. Narayanan PEARLAND: Thursday, November 23, 2017 Thanksgiving Day was an important historic Maha Kumbhabhishekam day for our greater Houston Community. More than 4,000 people attended to witness the great event. The weather was picture perfect and the priests did a superb job to bring the devotional atmosphere for everyone. Devotees were very happy […]
Arya Samaj of Greater Houston and the Consulate General of India Initiate Children’s Awareness Project on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
By Kanika Talwar HOUSTON: On October 31, the Consulate General of India, along with several other prominent Houston Indian community organizations, eminent speakers, and students of the University of Houston celebrated the 142th birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India by coming together on the occasion and recognizing the statesmanship and legacy of Sardar […]
No Profit, No Worries
By Sruthi Srivathson HOUSTON: On November 18, 2017, the students of the prestigious Houston’s Youth Leadership Development Program had the absolute privilege of hearing Brian Greene’s presentation regarding Non-profit Organizations, as well as taking a tour of the astounding Houston Food Bank. Brian Greene is the current President and CEO of Houston Food Bank, a […]
Bharathi Kalai Manram Presents Fundraiser for Anjali Center
HOUSTON: In a gesture of great generosity, Bharathi Kalai Manram presented the Anjali Dance Company in a fundraising program for the rebuilding of the Harvey-damaged Anjali Center. Pranamya: Obeisance to the Gods, as the program was called, was very well conceived and beautifully choreographed by Rathna Kumar, the Center’s Director. In deference to the organization, […]
Chyksgiving Celebrates True Friendship
By Khushboo Kamnani HOUSTON: On the evening of November 22, 2017, the Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (CHYK) group in Houston rejoiced at the annual event of Chyksgiving. Traditionally, Chyksgiving involves discussions based on verses from texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and Sadhana Panchakam. However, to make this year unique, CHYK’s very own Brahmacarini Shweta Chaitanya […]
Ashna Kataria Weds Rohan Buntval
By Jawahar Malhotra ANGLETON, TX: You can tell how deeply two people are in love when they still remember not just how they met, but even the date and other memorable dates that came along. And it helps if you are as intense a person as Ashna Kataria is. She remembers the night of Monday, […]
Arya Samaj of Greater Houston Volunteers at Interfaith Ministries Thanksgiving, Meals on Wheels Service
By Kanika Talwar HOUSTON: On Thanksgiving Thursday, November 23, 7.30 AM both the Arya Kishore Mandal (AKM) youth (40) and the adults of Arya Samaj’s AKM (30) celebrated Thanksgiving in the best way possible: by working together to help, serve other people. They volunteered at Interfaith Ministries’ yearly event called Meals on Wheels for seniors […]
Vedic Spirituality in a Modern, Idyllic Setting to Train the Restless Mind
By Jawahar Malhotra CHANTILLY, VA: On a rise, just off Pleasant Valley Road, Route 609, a modern, two-story building catches your eye. It could just as well be a corporate building for many of the IT companies which have sprung up all across the Washington DC area, but the swing sets and the fenced in […]
Mr. Modi, Tear Down This Wall!
By Atul Vir GUANGZHOU, CHINA: I am once again in Guangzhou to attend the Canton Fair, the world’s largest exhibition held twice a year in modern, metallic, space-age buildings. Covering about 13 million square feet with more than 60,000 booths, the exhibition showcases the latest products and technology that China has to offer the world. […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Gur Galef Pecans (Molasses Coated Pecans)
In the Indian northwest region, from Afghanistan to Uttar Pradesh, nuts and dried fruits are extremely popular, and in particular badam (almonds) which are used in religious rituals and ceremonies too. If you go further beyond the Subcontinent’s borders into Iran, Turkey and Central Asia, nuts of all types – badam (almonds), kharot (walnuts), kaju […]
