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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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 […]