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A $2 Million+ Vote of Confidence in a 20-Year Track Record

A $2 Million+ Vote of Confidence in a 20-Year Track Record

  Click here for Photo Collage    By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Everything about the evening seemed to be nestled in superlatives from the get go and for the list of 750 invited guests, this was the Gala they had been waiting for all year long. Pratham’s Gala held up to its promise to not only […]

Sienna Plantation Bollywood Nite

Sienna Plantation Bollywood Nite

HOUSTON: Last Saturday evening about 1500 Sienna residents and their guests from all over Houston were sitting on a massive green hill, sipping Green Mango and Lychee juices, munching on freshly made dosas, chaat, and biryanis while watching a Bollywood musical unfold.  “I drove all the way from North because it was a Masala event!” […]

Prayer Meeting at India House

Prayer Meeting at India House

By Manu Shah HOUSTON: With the soothing strains of Bhagwan meri naeya us paar laga dena sung by Hemal Bhavsar and Hasmukh Joshi, about 200 people prayed together for the departed souls and families in Nepal devastated by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. The Shradhhanjali sabha was convened at a short notice of just 24 hours. […]

Sant Kabir Bhajan and Pooja at Gauri Siddhivinayak Temple

Sant Kabir Bhajan and Pooja  at Gauri Siddhivinayak Temple

      HOUSTON: Bhakta Mahila Mandal of Houston held their monthly Sant Kabir bhajan and pooja at Gauri Siddhivinayak Temple last week.  Sant Kabir was a mystic poet and saint of India, whose writings have greatly influenced the Bhakti movement.  The pooja was conducted by Pandit Pradip Pandya and was attended by nearly 100 […]

New Jersey Girl, Aratrika Dey Wins ZEE TV SRGMP Little Champs North America

New Jersey Girl, Aratrika Dey Wins ZEE TV SRGMP Little Champs North America

NEW YORK: Bollywood star Ali Zafar, model and actress Lauren Gottlieb and actor Jackky Bhagnani showed up as celebrity guests at North America Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs finale. The episode was shot recently at Famous Studio in Mumbai. Hosts Aditya Narayan will be seen giving company to Ali and Monali. From over 20,000 audition […]

The Jaffrey Brothers Find the Next Dancing Superstars in the Houston Auditions for Naach Meri Jaan Season 1

The Jaffrey Brothers Find the Next Dancing Superstars in the Houston Auditions for Naach Meri Jaan Season 1

HOUSTON: Pioneers of reality dance competition Boogie Woogie, Javed & Naved Jaffri present “NAACH MERI JAAN”, a global dance reality show akin to the hit shows that have recently enthralled audiences in India. Naved Jaffri & Pria Haider Productions, A & K Events & IBDF have brought this show to the US and judges Naved […]

IACCGH Concludes Trade Delegation to India Led by Mayor Annise Parker

IACCGH Concludes Trade Delegation to India Led by Mayor Annise Parker

HOUSTON: The Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston concluded a week-long investment and trade delegation to India with meetings and seminars held in New Delhi and Mumbai. The mission was led by the Greater Houston Partnership and by Houston Mayor Annise Parker as well as Houston Airport System Director Mario Diaz and IACCGH […]

A Step Towards a Healthier Community: BAPS Charities Hosts Health FAIR

A Step Towards a Healthier Community: BAPS Charities Hosts Health FAIR

STAFFORD: On a rainy Saturday of April 25 the spirit of service shined during the 15th annual BAPS Charities Health Fair in Stafford, Texas. BAPS Charities believes that early detection is the key to leading a long, health life. This year, in an effort to raise awareness and screen for potentially life changing conditions, BAPS […]

Sri Meenakshi Pattabhishekam Highlights the Early Part of Chittirai Mahotsavam at MTS

Sri Meenakshi Pattabhishekam  Highlights the Early Part of Chittirai Mahotsavam at MTS

By  Vaduganathan and Chitoor Ramachandran PEARLAND: It was a divine sight to witness on Saturday April 25 as one of the traditions of Madurai Meenakshi temple of hundreds of years was followed right in Houston’s own Sri Meenakshi Temple Society (MTS). As a prelude, on the previous day (Friday) MTS devotees enthralled in the nostalgic […]

HCC to Assist in Developing Framework for Training Workforce of India

HCC to Assist in Developing Framework for Training Workforce of India

HOUSTON: Houston Community College (HCC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities to assist the nation of India in meeting its government mandate to train 150+ million people by 2020. “India is a classic example of what is happening not only in Houston and across the country, but in many nations,” said […]

At Hurried News Conference, Area’s Nepalis Appeal for Aid

At Hurried News Conference, Area’s Nepalis Appeal for Aid

By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Shockwaves of panic and confusion due to the earthquake in Nepal 8,500 miles away reverberated throughout the Nepali community in the Bayou City as its members tried to make sense of the unfolding events and tried to reach loved ones by phone, email or social media. In desperation, and as usually […]

Mama’s Punjabi Recipes- Missi Roti (SPICY MIXED FLOUR FLATBREAD)

Mama’s Punjabi Recipes- Missi Roti (SPICY MIXED FLOUR FLATBREAD)

No, the name of this bread does not mean that you are “missing” the roti! It actually means a roti made of mixed flours and added spices and herbs like methi (fenugreek), dhania (coriander seeds) and even anaar danna (crushed pomegranate seeds). It’s a special flatbread that is served in many Indian restaurants with daal […]

He Fights His Cancer, with a Little Help From His Friends!

  Click here for video…     By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: You wouldn’t describe someone who has had to fight cancer, not just once but twice, as a lucky man. But when the man is showered with love and affection of not only his family but two dozen close friends and their young children, you […]

South Indian Singers Chitra and Her Troupe Delight Fans and Admirers

South Indian Singers Chitra and Her Troupe Delight Fans and Admirers

By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: Usually it’s the hit Hindi singers and Bollywood stars who come to the Bayou City where they have heard there is a large desi population just swooning for their appearance. Many of the lesser heralded performers get left by the wayside, with all the public’s attention – and money – […]