Nearly 100 Indians held at 2 detention centres in US, India establishes contact
The Indian mission in the US has established contact with two immigration detention centres where nearly 100 Indians, mostly from Punjab, are detained for illegally entering the country through its southern border. According to officials, around 40-45 Indians are at a federal detention centre in the Southern American State of New Mexico while 52 Indians, […]
Dipika Kakar: I am in a much happier space after marriage
With a pink saree and mehndi adorning her hands, Dipika Kakar looked like a new bride as she arrived for an exclusive conversation, with indianexpress.com, about her upcoming show Qayamat Ki Raat. The series is Dipika’s first project after her marriage with longtime boyfriend Shoaib Ibrahim and all eyes will be set on the actor. […]
Indian origin woman in Singapore faces jail term in biggest US Navy bribe case
SINGAPORE: A 57- year- old Indian origin Singaporean woman, accused of being involved in the largest bribery case in the history of the US Navy, may face a jail term of more than three years, a media report said on Friday. Sharon Rachael Gursharan Kaur, who was a lead contract specialist for the US Navy, was […]
Da-Bangg Reloaded: Salman Khan, Prabhudheva, Katrina Kaif rock the stage at Chicago
Salman Khan along with his Da-Bangg team have set the hearts racing in America and Canada with their scintillating performances. After a blockbuster beginning of the Da-Bangg tour at Atlanta, Katrina Kaif, Daisy Shah, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonakshi Sinha and Salman Khan entertained the audience in Chicago on Saturday. The Da-Banggg squad was joined by the dancing legend Prabhudheva […]
India slaps higher import duties on steel, agri products in retaliation to US tariff hikes
NEW DELHI: With the Trump administration increasing import duties and initiating trade war with various countries including India, the Indian government on Wednesday slapped higher duties on a number of items including apples, almonds, walnuts, diagnostic reagents and certain steel products. A bulk of these products figure in a list of items imported from the […]
Bigg Boss 11’s Hiten Tejwani, wife Gauri Pradhan recreate the magic of Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi
Actor Hiten Tejwani and actress Gauri Pradhan are simply one of the most endearing couples in the Television industry. The two are always seen in their chirpy and cheery mood, especially whenever together. Recently, at a family function held in the USA, Hiten and Gauri were seen dancing their heart out at a sangeet occasion. […]
Voices from the Valley: 60 Kashmiri artists from world over come together for an exhibition
A young graduate from MS University in Baroda back then, artist Veer Munshi recalls how in the 1980s he would often sit with his easel in his Anantnag home to paint in the tranquil surroundings. He would have never have imagined being forced to flee from home, as he had to in 1990. Three years […]
Delhi: Army major arrested over colleague’s wife murder
NEW DELHI: THE DELHI Police arrested an Army officer, Major Nikhil Rai Handa (40), from Meerut on Sunday in connection with the murder of another Army Major’s wife in the Capital. Shailza Dwivedi (35), wife of Major Amit Dwivedi, was found dead at Brar Square, near Delhi Cantonment Metro station, on Saturday. Police said her throat […]
Morgan Stanley raises $300 million for India focused infrastructure fund
MUMBAI: Morgan Stanley has raised close to $300 million in commitments for its India-focused infrastructure fund and is expected to make a formal first close soon, two people aware of the development said. The fund is Morgan Stanley’s maiden India-dedicated infrastructure fund. “Morgan Stanley, which has been in the market for sometime now for raising this […]
Punjabi Virsa 2018 Captivates with a Packed Musical Show
Click here for Photo Collage By Dr. Sarita Mehta HOUSTON: From the moment the performers came onstage, they established an interactive dialogue with the audience with their music and engaging personalities. Three energetic, internationally famous, Punjabi singers (who are also brothers), Manmohan Waris, Kamal Heer and Sangtar won the hearts of everyone with their nonstop fun-filled […]
India’s Tourism Minister: Discover India through Multiple Experiences
By Pramod Kulkarni Minister of State for Tourism K. J. Alphons (left) during a press conference in Houston at the Incredible India roadshow held in downtown Houston. Minister Alphons said the ministry is upgrading its “Incredible India” campaign website by additing videos of experiences in India such as yoga and adventure tourism. HOUSTON: Last year, […]
Chinmaya Balavihar Houston Celebrates its Class of 2018
By Satchitananda HOUSTON: The most satisfying time is when one’s action fructifies. When the fruit is laden with innumerable seeds of future greatness, happiness becomes manifold. Each year, Chinmaya Mission Houston (CMH) witnesses such an event during the graduation ceremony of its Balavihar 12th graders. On Sunday, June 3rd, the Chinmaya family gathered to celebrate […]
Yoga Therapy Seminar at Arya Samaj Houston
HOUSTON: Patanjali Yogpeeth (USA) and Arya Samaj Houston jointly hosted a two-day intensive seminar on Yoga Therapy as a Life Style Medicine. Shekhar Agrawal and Dev Mahajan have dedicated themselves to nurturing both the organizations for more than 25 years. The Sixth Principle of Arya Samaj is the guiding lighthouse for them: the prime object […]
Congressman Beto O’Rourke Meets Asian Leaders for Support vs. Cruz
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: Since the election of Lloyd Bentsen in 1988, Texas has not elected a Democrat to the US Senate. With the polarizing politics of Donald Trump, many political analysts are seeing a Blue wave in the country during the 2018 mid-term elections. One Democratic candidate who is hoping to ride the Blue […]
Suresh Iyer: Ekal USA’s New President
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Suresh Iyer’s introduction to Ekal was a strange coincidence. In 2002, he was asked by a friend to host its Founder Shyam Gupta in a last minute change of plans. The conversation between the two turned to Ekal, lasted well into the night and by morning, Suresh had become a donor. […]
KEEMAT Overwhelmed by 99 Cents Chaat for Father’s Day
SUGAR LAND: Just days before Father’s Day, Keemat managers decided to do something special for Fathers for Father’s Day. Ask any Indian Father what they love to eat most, and nostalgically they will remember their youthful college days snacking on their favorite chaat such as Bhel Puri, Pani Puri or Gol Gappa as its called […]
Somen Debnath Visits Houston on his World Bicycle Tour for HIV/AIDS and Indian Culture
By Partha S. Chatterjee HOUSTON: Somen Debnath, the humanist, is on a World Bicycle Tour for HIV/AIDS awareness and to bring exposure to the rich heritage of Indian culture. He has just started his United States tour, entering Texas from Mexico. Starting in May, 2004 just after his graduation, he has visited more than 150 […]
