Shaan Live in Concert in Houston
Click here for PHOTO COLLAGE By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: What happens when the melodies of the Golden Voice of India reverberates through the jam packed Arena theatre? It leaves the audience spellbound and transcends them to a state of euphoria. Shaan, the voice of Indian youth, along with his Lil champs –Gagan Gaonkar and Arunita […]
Back 2 Love 2015 Featuring Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in Houston
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, the rising supremo of the soulful music, brought in the peace of the Sufi music and the magic of qawwalis to the NRG Arena on May 24, in Houston once again. Organised by Rehan Siddiqi of Hum Tum Shows in association with Amir Makhani of Shaks Entertainment […]
Tapestry of Faiths Weave an Enchanted Evening and Honor Hindu Pioneers
HOUSTON: Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston held its seventh annual Tapestry Gala on Thursday, May 21 at the Hilton Americas Houston and raised $950,000. The event celebrated Houston’s great diversity in cultures, ethnicities and faith traditions with guests of different religions, many wearing traditional ethnic clothing. The evening raised funds for the organization’s many services with Shell […]
ABCD Houston Brings in Compassion & Passion Together
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: It was but an interesting fortnight, not only for those who wanted to dance but also for those who wanted to sing along in Houston. Known to have hosted the best theme based gigs in the city, Sunny Taj of ABCD Houston rocked the Houstonians night life for two consecutive weekends. […]
Informality Marks Ekal’s Fundraiser and Captivating Musical Stage Show
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Even the Indian Consul General, who is used to going to many a glittering gala and formal event, noted the difference in the Ekal Vidalaya fundraiser this past Friday, May 22. “I am proud to be here,” said Parvathaneni Harish, a man who is not easily taken in by excessive adulation […]
Rabindra Jayanti Celebrated in Great Style
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: Since the installation of the Tagore statue in Tagore Grove at the Ray Miller Park two years back, it has become but natural to begin Tagore’s birthday celebrations at the hallowed ground every year. This year was no exception. The afternoon of May 10 was cloudy and breezy, but Tagore admirers […]
The Story of Mahatma Gandhi – Part 2
Great Summer Project For children! Enter Mahatma Gandhi Week 2015 Essay, I-Tribute, Poster and Speech contests. Visit gandhilibrary.org for registration and more information. All school going children can participate! These contests are being organized to create higher awareness of the inspiring life and work of Mahatma Gandhi to promote universal values of Truth, Non-Violence, Love […]
A Renewal in Remembrances
By Ariti Jankie HOUSTON: Indo-Caribbean-Americans celebrated Indian Arrival Day for the second year in Houston on May 24 at Players Street Hindu Mandir. The flash of lightening as thunder rolled and the sky opened up from 6.00 a.m. failed to dampen spirits as participants got ready to begin their day of celebration with a 7.00 […]
Karma: The Wheel of Life
HOUSTON: Karma (kar.ma) the sum of a person’s actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences. Spring brings Bollywood to Miller Outdoor Theatre as India House and Naach Houston present – Karma – The Wheel of Life on May 30, 8.30 PM. Mahesh Mahbubani returns to this […]
ISKCON Temple in Houston is a Year Old
HOUSTON: A year ago to this past Sunday, Houston community witnessed the opening of a spectacular new temple by International Society of Krishna Consciousness of Houston (ISKCON of Houston). ISKCON of Houston, also known as Hare Krishna Dham, is located at 1324 West 34th street in the Heights area, is a haven for spiritual seekers […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Bandh Gobi Te Wadiyan (Cabbage & Spicy Dumplings)
Some vegetables could be considered pretty drab if cooked by themselves, like gajjar (carrots), mutter (peas), tauri (zucchini) or bandh gobi (cabbage). These are generally quite inexpensive but to make them more tasty and desirable, they require the helping hand of some other ingredients, or sometimes be cooked together, like carrots and peas or cabbage […]
Disney’s ABCD 2 | Trailer | Varun Dhawan | Shraddha Kapoor | Prabhudheva | In Theaters June 19
After bringing to the audiences, India’s first 3D Dance Film; ABCD Any Body Can Dance, Disney India and ace Choreographer turned Director Remo D’Souza are back with its spectacular sequel, ABCD 2. The second chapter promises to be even bigger in scale with current heartthrobs Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead and the […]
Sun Saathiya | Disney’s ABCD 2 | Varun Dhawan & Shraddha Kapoor
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It’s over: Mahakumbh’s extension ‘cancelled’
Life OK’s Mahakumbh has been doing decently well on the rating chart. The show even saw a jump in numbers, and this came as an overwhelming development for the entire cast and crew. Actually, the increase in numbers also paved way for the channel giving an extension to the show. The actors were notified of the two […]
You HAVE to watch this old school video of Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor!
Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor was two of the hottest and the brightest stars in the younger generation of Bollywood. While Varun is known for his amazing dance moves and his terrific portrayal in Badlapur, Arjun Kapoor is more known for grounded and gritty roles in Gunday and for his really good hosting skills. It’s a little sad fact […]
Secrets About Dil Dhadakne Do Cast You Wouldn’t Have Known if Their Families Hadn’t Told You
In Dil Dhadakne Do, director Zoya Akhtar puts the dysfunctional Mehras onto a cruise ship so they can sort out their many issues untroubled by the daily rub of life. The Mehras appear to madden each other (privately at least) but this being Bollywood it’s ultimately all about loving your family, in the words of Karan […]
Tanu Weds Manu Returns Movie Review
SPOILERS ALERT Movie sequels are all too often horribly musty affairs. Tanu Weds Manu Returns isn’t one. Notwithstanding the stray false notes that the film strikes, especially in the run-up to the climax, it is a bright and breezy romp that draws sustenance from its droll dialogues, outstanding cast of actors and all-round jollity. The film hits […]
Amazing Benefits of the Holy Basil (Tulsi)
The ‘tulsi’ plant or Indian basil is an important symbol in the Hindu religious tradition. The name ‘tulsi’ connotes “the incomparable one”. Tulsi is a venerated plant and Hindus worship it in the morning and evening. Tulsi grows wild in the tropics and warm regions. Dark or Shyama tulsi and light or Rama tulsi are […]
American desis story of success & sensibility
WASHINGTON: Even accounting for their outsized accomplishments in the US, the current academic year has been an outstanding one for Indian-American kids. From a 17-year old high-schooler who was accepted at all eight Ivy League schools (she finally chose Harvard) to an 16-year old who graduated with eight degrees, with the usual clutch of awards […]
French Open: Maria Sharapova starts title defence with win
Maria Sharapova made a successful start to the defence of her French Open title with a 6-2 6-4 win over Estonia’s Kaia Kanepi. The second-seeded Russian, 28, will now play compatriot Vitalia Diatchenko. Former world number two and 2012 Wimbledon finalist Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland, seeded 14th, lost 6-2 3-6 6-1 to Germany’s Annika Beck. […]
