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Ibn Sina Adds New Clinic in Network of Community Health Services

Ibn Sina Adds New Clinic in Network of Community Health Services

By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Braving the frigid temperatures this past Monday morning, January 12, were the students of the St. Pius X High School Band, several flag bearers and a sole cheerleader who kept warm in her skimpy outfit by keeping moving and twirling the baton. They waited, as did others from the welcoming delegation […]

Utsav Brings the Ultimate Ethnic Fashion Wardrobe to Town

Utsav Brings the Ultimate Ethnic Fashion Wardrobe to Town

HOUSTON: An exclusive website for Indian attires and accessories, Utsav Fashion offers an eclectic collection of ethnic clothing right from Sarees, Salwar Kameez, Lehengas, Indo-western wear to Footwear, Handbags, Jewelry, and Accessories to match. Here’s where online shoppers can uncover a range of Indian fashion outfits and bridal wear handpicked from all corners of the […]

IACCGH Hosts Inaugural Networking Reception

IACCGH Hosts Inaugural Networking Reception

By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Describing the Indo American Chamber of Greater Houston as “dynamic”, Consul General of India in Houston, Honorable P. Harish was the Chief Guest at the IACCGH 2015 Inaugural “Networking Works” Reception. The event was held at The Rotunda Houston City Hall and attended by dignitaries Senator Rodney Ellis, County Clerk Chris […]

Local Protest at Indian Consulate on Continued Incarceration of Sikhs

Local Protest at Indian Consulate on Continued Incarceration of Sikhs

By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: With an activist continuing his hunger strike in India for now over 60 days, members of the local Sikh community staged a protest in front of the local Indian Consulate General on Scotland St. in the heart of the city to drawn attention to his plight and the reasons behind his […]

The Pursuit to Honor His Guiding Light, the Gayatri Mantra, Leads to World Hindu Congress

The Pursuit to Honor His Guiding Light, the Gayatri Mantra, Leads to World Hindu Congress

By Jawahar Malhotra KATY: Without a doubt, he is sure, that his unshakeable faith in the Gayatri Mantra has been one of the reasons for his success in his career as a physician and has also guided him to courageously face the challenges in his life. Growing up in Karol Bagh in New Delhi and […]

Welcoming the New Year at Sri Govindaji Gaudiya Matha

Welcoming the New Year at  Sri Govindaji Gaudiya Matha

HOUSTON: Sri Govindaji Gaudiya Matha welcomed the New Year with beautiful devotional bhajans, kirtan, aarati, Tulasi puja and prasadam. Over three hundred attended in the specially decorated 8,000 square foot temple hall. There was much to be grateful for and much to celebrate. Last year was wonderful and the coming year promises to be another […]

Club 65 Celebrates Christmas Early

Club 65 Celebrates Christmas Early

By Dr. Jaseem Pasha HOUSTON:While the Houstonian Seniors were still raving about the uplifting Christmas Party that was hosted by the Club 65 last month, the Club kicked off the New Year of 2015 with another joyful and invigorating party on January 3, enlivened with songs, music and dances. The venue was at Bayland Community […]

Greater Houston Tamil School Westheimer Branch Moves to a New location

Greater Houston Tamil School  Westheimer Branch Moves to a New location

HOUSTON: Westheimer Tamil School (WHTS), a branch of the Greater Houston Tamil School (HTS), has moved to a new location –  8925 Lipan Road, Houston, TX 77063! The inauguration ceremony was conducted on Dec 20. HTS president Gopal Krishnan inaugurated the location and presided over the function. Westheimer Tamil School Principal Jegadesh Sankar Selvasrinivasan gave […]

Give Marrow, Give Life: A Chance to Save

Give Marrow, Give Life: A Chance to Save

HOUSTON: Beginning last year, Houston students Sachin Shetty and Sachin Sanam began their project to change the face of the National Marrow Donor Program, Be The Match. When they started their project, the statistics for minorities on the registry was very low. For example, only 7% of the registry consisted of Asians/South Asians. Both boys […]

Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Pakore (Fried Fritters)

Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Pakore (Fried  Fritters)

  Some spicy North Indian snacks have become so popular all over the world that they are popping up in the most unexpected places: on the menus of other eateries. Pakore (or pakoras) are just one such item along with samose (or samosas). These inexpensive snacks are usually fried: though a few people try to […]