Mera Woh Matlab Nahi Tha: The Play Everyone’s Talking About
By Preanka Desai Article contribution: Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: Almost nine years ago Rakesh Bedi wrote a love story like no other – Mera Woh Matlab Nahi Tha (meaning “That’s Not What I Meant”). Preetam Kumar Chopra (Anupam Kher) and Hema Roy (Neena Gupta), deeply in love, had planned to marry, but fate and family had […]
Bollywood Grind with Super Star Govinda
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: In every phenomenon the beginning always remains the most notable moment. And what a spectacular beginning did we have for the most awaited, highly acclaimed event, “Bollywood Grind with Super Star Govinda”. This grand event is expected to win several hearts in the city of Houston, on August 15, at the […]
Affection Flows Both Ways at Celebration of Mama’s Birthday
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Actually, it was eighteen days late, but when you reach a certain age, days don’t seem to count as much as the relish of having friends and family shower you with affection and smile broadly when they meet you. Once again, Shakuntla Malhotra – widely known by the name “Mama” that […]
In a South Asian First for Ft. Bend, Stuti Trehan Patel Becomes Assoc. District Judge
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: While her family, friends, colleagues and well-wishers sat waiting for the oath ceremony to start in the courtroom that would soon become hers, her concern was for the separation of state and religion; as the prevailing thought among judiciary is not to keep religious books in court, and she intended […]
25th Arya Mahasammelan
HOUSTON: On Thursday, July 30, Arya Samajis from all over the world descended on Houston, Texas to celebrate and attend the 25th Arya Mahasammelan. The event marked the silver jubilee for Arya Pratinidhi Sabha America, which was established in 1991 as a Congress of Arya Samajs in North America. This was the second time for […]
Anjali Center For Performing Arts Turns 40!
HOUSTON: 1975 was a hallmark year for the Houston arts scene – Rathna Kumar arrived in the city and founded the Anjali Center for Performing Arts, thereby forever changing the cultural map of Texas. Rathna is a professional dancer trained in two styles of Indian classical dance – Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi – by renowned gurus […]
India’s Dour Mood Makes British Nervous
The story thus far… It was announced that a meeting was to be held in a garden called Jallianwala Bagh, to protest against the government’s actions. General Dyer took no measures to prevent the meeting. He reached the place soon after the meeting began and he took with him armored cars and troops. Without giving […]
PRINCIPLES OF CANCER TREATMENT SERIES: Medical Oncology
The final article in our three-part series on different aspects of cancer treatment focuses on medical oncology. Traditionally, medical oncology involved treating cancer with chemotherapy. As Dr. Sanjay Sethi outlines below, medical oncology now involves much more than just chemotherapy. There are many more targeted treatments. This is in keeping with all forms of cancer […]
Janmastmi Meeting with Community Leaders
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: For 25 years, the biggest Janmashtami celebrations in Houston has been synonymous with the George Brown Convention Center drawing bigger crowds every year. Organized by the Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH), the event, over the years, featured actors Nitish Bharadwaj and Saurabh Jain, Anup Jalota, the unique concept of Phoolon Ki […]
‘The Art of Mind Management’: By Swami Mukundananda
HOUSTON: The quest for Mind Management is a practical necessity, not a lofty ideal, says a Swami Mukundananda Ji who is on a 30 City Tour this Summer in the USA. He will be addressing the audience from all walks of life in this enthralling six day series from Aug 29- Sept 3, at India […]
Prakratik USA Benefit for People and Tigers of Ranthambore, Aug 22
HOUSTON: According to a recent report released by the wildlife trade monitoring network, India lost close to 41 tigers during between January 1 and August 9 of this year, to various causes including poaching. The Prakratik Society, working around India’s Ranthambhore National Park, a globally renowned tiger Reserve in the Indian State of Rajasthan, shows […]
Preparing For the First Day of School
The summer has sailed by, and that means it’s time to get busy with back-to-school plans. Whether your child is attending school for the first time, going to a new school, or heading back to familiar territory, there can be uncertainty and nervousness. A plan of action, including a detailed calendar of schedules, events and […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Mittha Daliya (Sweet Cracked Wheat Porridge) Slow Cooker Recipe
It’s a fact that Punjabis prefer roti over rice anytime; and mostly roti made from wheat flour. Since the Punjab is the heart of the wheat belt of India, and supplies the country with this healthy grain, this preference for wheat is but natural, though this has been an ancient tradition for Punjabis. Wheat is […]
