Indian American researcher gets $500,000 Science Foundation award
WASHINGTON: Gurpreet Singh, an Indian American assistant professor of mechanical and nuclear engineering at Kansas State University, has received a $500,000 National Science Foundation Career award for his research on nanosheets. The prestigious award will also help Singh organize educational activities for high school students and teachers. Singh has received the award for his research […]
FIR filed against ‘AIB Knockout’ in Lucknow; Ranveer Singh, Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor could face three-year jail term
The Lucknow police have registered an FIR against the participants of the controversial ‘AIB Roast’ show, including Bollywood director Karan Johar and actors Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor. According to the complaint filed by Kailash Chandra Pandey, a Lucknow-based activist, the spread of the controversial video, which went viral on social media, has ‘vulgar’ content […]
Harmonize Your Environment to Achieve Serenity and Success
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: When they bought their first house in the US, the young Indian couple were very careful to make sure that its orientation and all the views and colors were conducive to their peaceful and progressive existence. But soon after, their dreams did not materialize. “I looked all over the web and […]
Landmark Ruling Nets First Sikh Officer with Turban, Beard in Harris County
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It was a matter of pride for the 50 or so members of the local Sikh community who had gathered in the Officer’s Dining Hall of the Harris County Sherriff’s Administrative Offices on 701 N. San Jacinto St, next to Buffalo Bayou in downtown Houston. They came to celebrate not only […]
Shraddhanjali by Mahatma Gandhi Library
HOUSTON: Mahatma Gandhi who spread the message of non-violence, truth and global peace, died on January 30, 1948. Mahatma Gandhi Library (MGL) in collaboration with Unity Houston commemorated Shraddhanjali, a memorial service, on Saturday, February 7, at Unity Houston, 2929 Unity Dr. Mahatma Gandhi said “I shall conquer untruth by truth. And in resisting untruth, […]
India Corporatizes Vastu Shastra in Houston
HOUSTON: Globally famous for its scientific Vastu solutions without demolitions, MahaVastu Corporation’s Houston Centre was inaugurated by the Founder of MahaVastu, VastuShastri Khushdeep Bansal and Chinmaya Mission Houston Acharya Gaurang Nanavati on February 5 at Holiday Inn –Westchase. On this occasion, Vastu Guru Khushdeep Bansal said, “Houston, the biggest industrial city of America, has created […]
Vikas Sharma Grabs Guinness World Record for Fastest Mental Calculations
HOUSTON: Vikas Sharma, 29 years, who is originally from Gurgaon, India and living in Houston for last 2 years has made into Guinness World Record for most number of mental calculations in 1 minute making him one of the fastest human calculator in the world. This feat has brought fame to India and Indians living […]
Cherivirala Wins Second Google Code-In Grand Prize
SUGAR LAND: Sushain Cherivirala, 17, a Senior at Dulles High School’s Math and Science Academy has just last week won a grand prize from Google’s annual Code-In international programming competition that encourages collaboration with free/open-source software organizations. Sushain was one of 24 Grand Prize Winners worldwide, out of which 4 were from the US and […]
“Thaipoosam” at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By Ponni Sivaraman PEARLAND: Thaipoosam, the Hindu festival in honor of Lord Karthikeya (Muruga) was celebrated by with pomp and finesse on the Morning of February 8 at Sri Meenakshi Temple in Pearland, Texas. This festival celebrated to commemorate the occasion of Lord Karthikeya’s mother, Goddess Parvathi, giving her son the “Sakthi Vel” or the […]
Prestigious Padma Bhushan Award for Dr. David Frawley
Dr. David Frawley has been awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan award from the government of India. His award was announced as part of the Padma awards list, given in New Delhi on Jan. 26 as part of Republic Day celebrations. The award, which is approved by the Prime Minister, will be officially conferred by the […]
Raj Basavaraju Named ASIE 2015 President
By Dinesh Shah, MBA, PE HOUSTON: American Society of Indian Engineers and Architects known as ASIE is a Greater Houston Area based non-profit organization for engineers, architects, designers, and engineering technicians. ASIE provides a forum to assist its members in career advancement by providing opportunities for networking through continuing educational seminars, workshops and field trips. […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes- Mithe Chawal (Sweet Rice)
You can’t have an Indian meal anywhere in the world without being offered some chawal (rice) to go along with it, just like with many Asian cuisines, from Chinese to Japanese to Malay and Sri Lankan. The main difference is the quality of the rice and the way it is cooked. While the Chinese prefer […]
