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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, […]