Elegance Personified at Jhalak
By Vanshika Vipin STAFFORD: The colors of fall rolled over into an evening of glamour, fashion and entertainment for Jhalak, organized by Bollywood Shake and Aalponaa event designers in collaboration with Studio S on November 23, at the New Stafford Convention Center. After organizing Bollywood pageants featuring Preity Zinta, Neha Dhupia and Ravina Tandon, Ruchika […]
First Spanish Translation of Ramayana Seeks to Reach the Hearts of Latin Americans
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The wisdom of the Sage Valmiki in his rendition of the deeds and life of the Hindu God Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, has been read and deciphered by generations of devoted Hindus who have been imbibed by his verses full of kernels of knowledge and lessons that lie waiting […]
Executive Action Brings Relief to Millions of Immigrants
Immigration Update from Willy, Nanayakkara, Rivera and Goins The President’s Executive Action announcement has finally come. While the specifics of how the programs will be instituted have yet to be determined, the overview of each program has been announced. The changes provided affect both undocumented immigrants and immigrants lawfully present, and the highlights of the […]
IACCGH Hosts Supplier Diversity and Certification Seminar
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Four major certification agencies and four high level Fortune 500 Supplier Diversity Managers shared a wealth of information about the advantages of certification and the Procurement process with IACCGH members and guests on November 17 at the HESS Club. In a competitive global business landscape, having a unique value proposition may […]
Maheshwari Southwest Chapter Celebrated “Rajasthani-Roots Diwali”
HOUSTON:Maheshwari (MMNA) southwest chapter celebrated Diwali on November 8. This year the group marked a new tradition by inviting all Rajasthani families of Houston to celebrate Diwali together. More than 150 members gathered for this event. The celebration was held at Taj Hall in the Mahatama Gandhi District. It was a great turnout and the […]
Anoop Shah Marries Pooja Verma
By Jawahar Malhotra AUSTIN: It was a baraat like no other as the puzzled guests assembled in the foyer of the large ballroom, with the wedding planners “shush-ing” them to keep quiet so that they wouldn’t startle the groom’s steed. “A quiet Indian wedding,” muttered a few. “Unheard of!!” Many impatient minutes later, after the […]
Sewa & VYASA Concluded 4th Camp to Manage Diabetes Through Yoga Therapy
HOUSTON: “This was by far the best program in this center with highest rate of retention”, said William Rees ‘Billy’, Senior Consultant with DAWN (Diabetes Awareness & Wellness Network) facility in the 3rd ward area of downtown Houston. The 20 hour program to manage Diabetes through Yoga therapy was conducted in partnership with City of Houston […]
4th Annual Life and Soul Health Fair Serves with Free Screenings and Vaccines
MANVEL: Love to Share Foundation America (LTSFA) and Global Organization for Divinity’s (GOD) fourth annual health fair – Life and Soul 2014 – was kicked off by the Honorable Mayors Delores Martin of Manvel and Tom Reid of Pearland on Nov 15. Both Mayors had wonderful words of appreciation to the organizations for their selfless […]
HCC Partners with FIS on the Oral History Project
HOUSTON: Foundation for India Studies ( FIS) and Houston Community College System (HCC) have both signed a MOU at the Katy campus on November 18, to partner in FIS’s Indo-American Oral History Project. The MOU will facilitate HCC and FIS to collaboratively produce video recordings of oral history interviews of the first generation immigrants from […]
“Festival of Lights” Celebration by Indo American Forum
SUGAR LAND: The picturesque locale of the Safari Texas Ball room provided the setting for the celebration of Diwali- Festival of Lights in “Maharaja and Maharani Style” by the Indo American Forum (IAF) of Fort Bend. The evening was busting with gorgeous women clad in their exquisitely beautiful saris and lahengas, and men in their […]
Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 89th Birthday Celebrated with Grandeur
SUGAR LAND: The Sathya Sai Centers of Houston celebrated Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 89th Birthday at the Sugar Land Auditorium on Sunday November 23. Over 600 guests attended the celebration. The chief guest was the Honorable Consul General of India, Parvathaneni Harish and his wife Nandita. The program started with a contemporary Ganesha dance by […]
Surangan School of Music Pays Tribute to Bangladesh’s National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam
HOUSTON: Thanks to the efforts of founder director Rupa Ghosh, the Surangan School of Music held its annual student appreciation day at the Maharaja Banquet Hall on November 21. Hailing from Bangladesh, it was only befitting that she and her students picked their national poet to pay tribute to and honor. They paid respect to […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Sabziyan Da Soup (Vegetable Soup) Slow Cooker Recipe
Most working couples have very little time to cook elaborate dinners when they get home, and especially young people who prefer the convenience of eating out or ordering home delivery. It is even harder to try to cook tasty Indian food, since it requires patience and the right timing to make tasty and appealing desi […]
