Facts that don’t lie about Hawa Mahal and its 953 jharokhas
By Panchali Dey Rajasthan is a place of many wonders, and Hawa Mahal is one such. Just like its architecture that has the potential to amaze you, the history and facts of this monument will let you view this monument in a new light. It is one of the striking landmarks of Jaipur, famous for […]
The Sacred Havan
By Meena Om Havan is a procedure of eradicating inner imperfections prevalent in our being. This procedure incorporates all healing techniques beautifully. It is a rare combination of acupressure, touch healing, meditation, psychiatry, knowledge and wisdom. Only natural materials are used while performing havan and they have ayurvedic properties. The first step towards performing […]
World Showcase
While Ambiente 2019, world’s definitive trade fair for dining, gifting and living to be held in Frankfurt, will have India as Partner Country for the first time in its 70-year history, designers Ayush Kasliwal and Sandeep Sangaru are revving up their creative motors to plan the designer arena and cafe, respectively. Last week, India’s Ministry […]
Anu Malik no longer Indian Idol judge: Sony
MUMBAI: As allegations of sexual harassment mounted against Anu Malik, SonyEntertainment Television issued a statement announcing that the music composer will no longer be a judge on their talent show Indian Idol. “Anu Malik is no longer part of Indian Idol jury panel. The show will continue its planned schedule,” read an excerpt from the statement, […]
India vs Pakistan: Manpreet Singh’s splendid solo goal inspires India’s win
Captain Manpreet Singh covered a little more than 50 yards and beat seven Pakistani players to score a breathtaking solo goal that triggered India’s comeback in the round-robin match of the Asian Champions Trophy in Muscat on Saturday. Muhammad Irfan Junior had given Pakistan a surprise lead in the first minute and it stayed like […]
Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone marriage: Wishes pour in for the most loved couple of Bollywood
Bollywood’s most adored couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have finally made it official. Taking to their social media handles Ranveer and Deepika shared an official wedding invitation and announced their wedding dates. The two-day wedding ceremony will take place on 14th and 15th November. There are actually two copies of the invite, one completely in Hindi and […]
NAMASTE ENGLAND MOVIE REVIEW
By Rachit Gupta Critic’s Rating: 2.0/5 Namaste England Story: Param (Arjun Kapoor) and Jasmeet (Parineeti Chopra) fall in love and they get married. Their perfect romance gets disturbed by Jasmeet’s suppressed ambition however. She has dreams of going to London so that she can pursue her career and build a better life for herself. But Param isn’t […]
The $41 bn wealth gap that divides India’s richest brothers
MUMBAI: Over the past year, the fortunes of the two brothers at the helm of India’s wealthiest dynasty have grown apart — to more than $40 billion. Elder sibling Mukesh Ambani, 61, toppled China’s Jack Ma as Asia’s richest man, after driving a telecommunications revolution in India that propelled his petrochemicals conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd. into […]
ArcelorMittal entry set to heat up India’s steel industry
MUMBAI: The entry of ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steelmaker, into the Indian market will force existing private sector players to increase efficiency and control costs, analysts say. A third steel producer, after Tata Steel Ltd and JSW Steel Ltd, with both financial heft and expertise, is expected to be good for the domestic market. On Friday, […]
UK set to double health surcharge from Dec for non-EU citizens, Indians
LONDON: The UK government is all set to double the immigration health surcharge (IHS) from December, which will increase the overall visa fees for the citizens, students, professionals and family members from the non-European Union countries, including India. The IHS, introduced in April 2015, will rise from 200 pounds to 400 pounds per year, with […]
Mohan Bhagwat wants law to build Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
By Abhiram Ghadyalpatil NAGPUR: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said the government should pass a law to authorise the building of a Ram Mandir in Ayodhya rather than “test the patience of the society”, while endorsing the government led by Narendra Modi. Bhagwat made the remarks, aimed at the next general election, at the […]
Amritsar tragedy: Eyewitnesses, locals rubbish train driver’s claims of being pelted with stones
NEW DELHI/AMRITSAR: Locals on Sunday came out hard against the statement of the driver, who has said that the Dussehra revellers at the spot of the accident had pelted stones at the train. In a statement given to police as well as the railway authorities, the driver of the train, which mowed down 59 people […]
Ekal Houston Gala Raises $1.5 Million
SUGAR LAND: Ekal Vidyalaya’s Houston Chapter held its fundraising Gala at Sugarland Marriott, Saturday, October 6, 2018. This Gala was our first crack at it and the volunteers, charitable donors, and especially the young generation made it a roaring success, in terms of the attendance, donations and commitments made. The event was attended by over […]
Record Attendance at the Season’s First Durga Puja at Vedanta Society
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: The pleasant, breezy, sunny weather prompted devotees to come out in throngs to attend the Vedanta Society of Greater Houston (VSGH) Durga Puja on October 13. The weather was just picture perfect to usher in Maa Durga with her children to Houston. VSGH takes pride in celebrating Durga Puja with immense […]
IACF’s 30 Years of Benevolence & Still Counting!
By Vanshika Vipin Varma STAFFORD: For the past 30 years IACF (Indo-American Charity Foundation) has appealed to the philanthropic spirit of the Indo American community in Houston to address needs in the areas of Education, Family, General Welfare and Healthcare in the metro Houston area. “We live here, We give here” is their motto, and […]
India House-SOS Hold Third “Life After” Series on Demystifying Estate Planning
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: After emigrating to the United States, many of us are so focused on getting a graduate education and building a career that we often lose sight of what comes after retirement and life after the loss of a spouse. To address these concerns, SOS (Share Our Secrets) Outreach, in a strategic […]
1000 Lights for Peace, 149th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi
HOUSTON: Let the lighting of lamps for peace be not an empty gesture, but light the lamp in your heart with courage and oil of love, said Dr. Sita Kapadia, a Gandhian, at the “1000 lights for peace” event celebrating Gandhi Jayanthi at Miller Outdoor Theater in Hermann Park, Houston on Sunday. Dr. Kapadia, emeritus […]
Building a Stronger Relationship Between Houston & India
By Ana Rojas Bastidas HOUSTON: A very special dinner was held on September 28, at the Consulate General of India for a Vibrant Gujarat delegation. It was put together in partnership with TiE Houston and the Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston. Jagdip Ahluwalia welcomed a prestigious group of entrepreneurs and community leaders […]
Supremely Magnificent Suvasini Puja at the MTS Navarathri Celebrations
By MK Sriram PEARLAND: Sri Meenakshi Temple, reputed to be the most authentic temple in southern United States, is celebrating the Navarathri festival in a very grand manner. This is the nine-day festival that occurs twice a year, once in spring and the other in fall called the Sarada Navarathri, which this year is celebrated […]
Navratri Celebrations @ The Gauri Siddhivinayak Temple
HOUSTON: Navratri, (nine nights) is a major festival held in honor of the divine feminine. Navratri occurs over 9 days during the month of Ashvin, or Ashvina (in the Gregorian calendar, usually September–October). It often ends with the Dussehra (also called Vijayadashami) celebration on the 10th day. In some parts of India, Dussehra is considered […]
