New Generation Takes Over India House
HOUSTON: After serving a notable two tenures at India House, the old Executive Committee makes way for the new sanguine and enthusiastic next generation. India House has grown tremendously under the guidance of the previous Executive Committee. Having invested in the depth and breadth of community development, educational programs, healthcare services, mind and wellness programs […]
Cancer Fighters and Survivors Pledge to Continue Promising Research
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Three years after it was launched, the founder of this non-profit that focuses on finding a cure for ovarian cancer has thrust herself full-time in the pursuit. “It was the only way to really make headway in this fight,” Runsi Sen told reporters at the fundraising gala held this past weekend on […]
Rain, Rain Didn’t Go Away; Makes IACF Play Another Day!!
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The kiddie nursery rhyme was on many minds this past Sunday, May 17 as 60 golfers sat in their electric golf carts, lined up to head for the grassy lawns and gentle slopes of the Quail Valley County Club golf links. But alas, after just two holes, the squall of clouds […]
Houston Awaits “On a Quest” Screening
By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: There is eager anticipation in the air as May 30, the date for the premiere of “On a Quest” in Houston, approaches. The much-acclaimed biopic of Swami Chinmayananda, who is revered as Pujya Gurudev by Chinmaya Mission worldwide, promises to be an inspiring, introspective journey. It will be a nostalgic reminder […]
Sewa Volunteer Recognized at the Volunteer Houston Service Awards
HOUSTON: Last Friday, May 15, marked the 31st annual Greater Houston Service Awards, a ceremony that honors the city’s most hardworking and dedicated volunteers. Recognized at the event was 17 yearJunior at Cinco Ranch High School , Kaushiki Tewary, who was nominated by Sewa International .She was honored as one of the top 3 youth […]
Cryket 2015: Cricket for CRY
HOUSTON: Millions of children can only dream of having the basic rights to live, learn, play and grow. The United Nations Convention on the rights of the child grants children four basic human rights: the right to survival, development, participation and protection. CRY supports organizations in India and the US and has transformed the life […]
HPD Gives Supervisor Award to Harkeert Singh
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: In honor of National Police Week (May 8 through 15), the Houston Police Department hosted its Police Week Heroes Luncheon on May 11 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel downtown. Police officers mingled with Houston Police Foundation board members to recognize 32 employees for their contributions and sacrifice. The emcee for the […]
A Mentorship Program Celebrates its New Batch of Graduates
Click here for PHOTO COLLAGE By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: In this busy graduation season, the 17 men and women huddled in the corner of the banquet room awaiting their turn to be recognized were were not the usual bunch of graduates, eager to get on with their lives. They already had career paths they are […]
Sant Nirankari Mission Houston Celebrates Mother’s Day
HOUSTON: Mother’s Day is a day of spiritual nurturing and practices to honor mothers, a great day of appreciation and reflection! With the blessings of His Holiness, the Sant Nirankari Mission Houston celebrated Mother’s Day on May 10, in India House, where the congregation holds its weekly sadhsangats every Sunday morning. There are other missions in […]
The Extraordinary Life and Times of Mahatma Gandhi
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 […]
Consulate General of India Houston International Day of Yoga
HOUSTON: On 11 December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 21st June as the International Day of Yoga receiving broad support from 177 member states, including USA. The declaration came after the call for the adoption of 21 June as International Day of Yoga by Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi during his address […]
Summer Camp Can Enrich Summertime
Summer programs are a great tool for your child’s mental and social development. When the school year ends, sunshine and swimsuits come to mind. For children, those months might also mean s’mores and sing-alongs with fellow campers. Summer programs are a great way to increase a child’s social and cognitive skills while the academic year […]
Spring Yoga Retreat by VYASA
HOUSTON: Houston residents from all walks of life came together to immerse themselves in a fun, relaxing weekend of yoga and ashram living with yoga enthusiasts from across Texas. This was a community of like-minded students and teachers who wished to strengthen their connection with one another and share ideas and obtain information and inspiration […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Mitthi Seviyaan (Sweet Vermicelli)
This dessert is a variation of the seviyaan kheer and is also especially made at Hindu, Sikh and Muslim festivals, just as many other dishes that are associated with the Punjab. It is a fast, easy and tasty desert to make, and considerably less calories than the kheer which uses richer ingredients. These seviyaan are […]
