Indians Celebrate 7th Hamara Desi Christmas
STAFFORD: Houston’s one and only Indian Christmas celebration was hosted last saturday, December 20, at the Stafford Civic Center. As always the auditorium was packed to an audience of an awe inspiring program by Houston Indian Fellowship. The Houston Indian Fellowship (HIF), a group of Indians from across the metropolitan Houston area, conducts an annual […]
Peace Vigil for Peshawar Brings Strong Turnout and Restored Hope
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: It was one of the most gratifying moment when the diverse community of Houston got together as one and took part in a candlelight vigil honoring the victims of the Peshawar attack at the intersection of Post Oak and Westheimer on Wednesday, December 17. The attack, carried out by the Pakistani […]
The Mantle Slides Over the Next Generation as a Confident Founder Gazes On
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: A long day has stretched into the evening and most of the staff is gone, but Pankaj Malani is still at work, in the large cluttered office that he has still not had a chance to get redecorated. He prefers to stand while he types at his computer by his […]
Port of Houston Authority Approves Agreement
HOUSTON: The cities of Houston and Mumbai, India, share a number of common interests. Among them are world-class ports. Taking a step that will bring a closer relationship, the Port of Houston Authority (PHA) passed a proposal to sign a Memorandum of Friendship and Trade Cooperation with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT). Sutapa Ghosh, […]
“Opening the Window for 2015” – JVB Conducts Preksha Meditation Camp
By Seema Jain HOUSTON: “The greatest mistake of a soul is non recognition of real self and can only be corrected by realization of self.” – Lord Mahavir Preksha means to perceive deeply within and Meditation involves engaging the mind fully in the perception of the subtle, internal and innate phenomenon of consciousness to control passions and […]
Bangladesh- American Society of Greater Houston Celebrated Victory Day 2014
By Anik Sarkar HOUSTON: Bangladesh American Society of Greater Houston (BASGH) celebrated the 44th Victory day on Saturday, December 13, with elaborate programs to pay deep homage to the 30 lakh martyrs who laid down their lives for the country. On this day in 1971, Pakistani occupation forces surrendered after a nine-month war resulting in […]
Houston Area Great American Cookies Locations Raise Over $100,000
SUGAR LAND: Global Franchise Group (GFG), the Franchisor of Great American Cookies, Pretzelmaker partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) as a Special Friend for their Light The Night Campaign in the fight against cancer. GFG’s “A Bite for the Fight”; fundraising campaign will reach $1 million this year to support The Leukemia & […]
Significance of the Hindu Vaars Days of the Week and Fasting
By Krishan Gupta In Indian culture, each day of the week is dedicated to a particular God or Goddess, with a special significance and many people perform daily tasks according to the added power which the relationship to the day would give. It is believed that those who fast or worship the associated deity of […]
“How to Turn Grades Around in the Second half of the Year”
Best in Class Education Center Offers Advice to Make Sure the Year is not Lost to a Poor Start Winter break is a time to revel in holiday cheer that comes but once a year, and students take a brief, yet necessary break, from school. Festive decorations aside, holiday break is also a great time […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Metthe Pudde (Sweetened Flatbread)
The Punjab can be a bitter cold place during the winters and damp and cold during the rainy monsoon season, especially as most homes aren’t centrally heated. At these times, people long for foods and snacks that can warm them up in a hurry and give the extra boost of energy that lasts awhile, […]
Donations Flow as Awareness Spreads of the Genocide of Yezidis
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The disclaimer at the beginning of the video clip warned that the images were graphic and disturbing and this steeled people for what was to come. But images played on the screen and the audio description was so powerful that, only minutes into the video, it shook many in the audience […]
Kids Massacred!
Members of the Pakistani Taliban group attacked an army-run school in Peshawar, Pakistan on Tuesday, killing 141 people. 132 of the victims were children and nine were staff. The Taliban group, also known as Tehrik-e-Taliban, said it attacked the Army Public School because the Pakistani government is “targeting their families and females.” They wanted to […]
JVB Gyanshala’s 1st Annual Magazine Inaugurated by Mayor Annise Parker
By Seema Jain HOUSTON: “Religion beyond dogmas, Spirituality without religion, and including the call for a Universal religion ofCompassion" are a true testament to his Spiritual strength.” – Acharya Tulsi JVB Preksha Meditation Center under the auspicious presence and inspiration of Samani Sanmati Pragyaji and Samani Jayant Pragyaji (Disciples of Acharya ShriMahashraman), proudly hosted honorable […]
Schiller Institute Introduces Houston to the“BRICS”
HOUSTON: The Schiller Institute of Texas held an event on December 11, at the Houston Chinese Community Center: “The USA Must Join the BRICS.” The BRICS countries are Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and have formed a coalition for global development. Opening the meeting, former U.S. Senate candidate Kesha Rogers, stated that this […]
Jetlagged, but He Couldn’t Pass Up a Chance to Run the New Delhi Marathon
By Jawahar Malhotra KATY: Though he had arrived at his brother’s house just a few hours earlier and was jet lagged, Randeep Suneja’s eyes popped when he picked up the Hindustan Times Saturday morning over tea with his family. “The Airtel New Delhi Half Marathon was scheduled to run the next day and my mind […]
Club 65 Celebrates Christmas Early
By Dr. Jaseem Pasha HOUSTON: The Houstonian Seniors’ Club 65 hosted the third annual Christmas Party on December 6 at Bayland Community Center, at 6400 Bissonnet Street in Houston. It was indeed a fun filled afternoon. The members and the guests arrived on time. Many came in festive apparel, few even wore Santa’s red hat. […]
Kalaangan Students Display Dedication at Alok Utsav
By Sanchali Basu SUGAR LAND: This year Alok Utsav, the annual festival of Odissi dance presented by Kalaangan at the Sugar Land auditorium on Nov 22 was even better organized and conducted than years prior. Parents, students and well wishers alike carried out all their responsibilities to a tee to make the evening run like […]
Local CruiseOne Travel Agency Launches Revolutionary Video Library
Library will have 35 travel videos by end of the year with additional ones being added throughout 2015 Click here for video link HOUSTON: Local CruiseOne travel agency CRUISE GUZS has added a video library of travel vlogs, blogs that […]
Founders’ Day Celebration at Sri Meenkashi Temple
PEARLAND: Sri Meenkashi Temple celebrated Founders’ day as a formal dinner event on Saturday, December 13. The evening was dedicated by the current Board to honor all those who have worked hard in the Board and advisory council since 1979. This year was special because of a special skit and musical program called “Melodies and […]
Zoroastrian Chamber of Commerce Heralds Women Entrepreneurs
By Homi Davier SUGAR LAND: The World Zoroastrian Chamber of Commerce Houston showcased “Women in Business” and three entrepreneurs within the Zoroastrian community – Sonia Rash, Tenaz Sunavala and Nasreen Khosravian – to learn how they became successful at a seminar on Wednesday, November 12 at the Madras Pavilion. Sonia Rash, an attorney, said she […]
