Significance of Navratri – the festival of nine nights
By Bhanu Didi Symbolizing victory of positivity over negativity, Navratri literally means ‘nine nights’ in Sanskrit; Nav – Nine and Ratri – nights. During these nine nights and ten days, the three forms of the goddess -Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswathi – are invoked. Amidst great celebration, the mind can be carried away and easily go […]
‘Yes I have been approached for Khatron Ke Khiladi 7, reveals Vivian Dsena!
The former Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded contestant revealed that he has been approached for the show. But has he finalized it yet? Find out! BollywoodLife exclusively informed its readers, that Vivian Dsena had been missing from the finale of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded. We heard that he couldn’t make it as he has signed two news shows and […]
Shahid Kapoor’s beard to stay for Rangoon; he will start shooting with Kangana Ranaut in December.
For all the girls who prefer to want Shahid Kapoor clean-shaven will have to remain disappointed for a few more months. For that beard is not going away any time soon. Or at least till the time Shahid Kapoor completes the shoot for Rangoon! At the recent launch of a song from Shaandaar, Shahid Kapoor revealed […]
After Jazbaa, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to start shooting for Sarabjit biopic from December 1!
After Jazbaa, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is all set to work on her next project. The film will be a biopic, based on the trials of Sarabjit Singh, an Indian national convicted of terrorism by Pakistani courts and later killed by his fellow prison inmates. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be playing Sarabjit’s sister, Dalbir Kaur, who went […]
The Tremendous Power of Meditation
Meditation is a natural and rewarding human activity. Paramhansa Yogananda defined meditation as “deep concentration on God or one of His aspects.” Practised daily, it produces astonishing results on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our being. It connects us with our own inner powers of vitality, clarity and love. When done deeply, it gives us […]
South Africa take series 2-0 after Kolkata washout
The third and final Twenty20 international between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens was washed out without a ball being bowled, giving the tourists the series 2-0. No play was possible after a heavy evening shower left the ground water-logged. The forecasted rain arrived about an hour and a half before the scheduled start […]
Indian-American groups to campaign on immigration issues
NEW YORK: Indian-American groups have called for a campaign on immigration issues affecting the Indian diaspora including use of H-1B visa by technology companies from India and growing backlog of family visas. The call was made at an immigration seminar organised by Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO-New York), South Asian Council for […]
Himesh Gandhi Named to HBJ’s 40 Under 40
SUGARLAND: Sugar Land City Councilman and attorney Himesh Gandhi has been named a recipient of the Houston Business Journal’s prestigious 40 Under 40 Award. The award annually recognizes 40 of the greater Houston area’s best up-and-coming professionals under the age of 40. Honorees have to be nominated and are chosen by judges based on leadership, […]
Spreading a Wave of Melodious Music & Rhythms: Arijit Singh
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: Bollywood playback singer Arijit Singh, known for spreading waves of melodious music and rhythms, enchanted his fans, at the NRG Arena on Saturday, October 3. The show was organized by Rehan Siddiqi, of ‘Hum Tum Shows’, who in the past has organized several successful events in Houston, by bringing in popular […]
Infusion 2015: A Magical Bollywood Spectacular
Click here for Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin STAFFORD: Last Saturday, October 3, New Stafford Centre bustled with the enthusiasm of jam packed audience swaying to the stellar performances put together by Team Kiron and Tina-Bose Kumar, in one of their most exclusive infused performing arts presentation. Celebrating their fifth anniversary, INFUSION 2015 in-a-style, the […]
Mahatma Gandhi Library Celebrates 1000 Lights for Peace
HOUSTON: Mahatma Gandhi Library along with more than 100 organizations concluded Mahatma Gandhi Week 2015 with big fanfare on Sunday, October 4, at Miller Outdoor Theater in Hermann Park. The evening celebrated 146th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Gandhi Jayanti, celebrated as 1000 Lights For Peace. The 10th Annual 1000 Lights for Peace, was another […]
Sewa International’s Annual Fundraiser 2015
By Kavita Tewary HOUSTON: Sewa International Houston believes in its motto “Together We Serve Better.” This was exemplified by the great turnout of Sewa supporters and community members on Sewa International’s Annual fundraiser 2015 on Saturday October 3, at the Shree Radhakrishna Temple. Sewa asked for H.E.L.P (help every life prosper) and the Greater Houston community […]
Swami Suhitananda, General Secretary Belur Math, Blesses Houston Devotees
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: It was an eventful couple of days for the Vedanta Society of Greater Houston (VSGH), when the General Secretary Maharaj of Belur Math, Sw. Suhitanandaji graced the center with his presence along with Swami Sarvadevanandaji, Head of the Vedanta Society of Southern California and Sw Shubhakaranandaji of Belur Math Sept 24th […]
Prime Minister Modi in Silicon Valley
By Rakhi Israni and Vijay Pallod HOUSTON: Recently, we were very fortunate to be involved in the Community Reception for Prime Minister Modi in Silicon Valley. As the media-in-charge for the event, we were afforded a unique look into the differences between the inside perspective from the mainstream Media living in India and the outside […]
Lifeline for Asian Women in Distress Makes Strides to Reach Many More
By Jawahar Malhotra FAIRFAX, VA: As galas and fundraisers go, it was a more relaxed affair, light on speech making and performers but decidedly heavy on entertainment for the over 130 guests and volunteers who attended the ASHA for Women event this past Saturday evening, October 3 at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center. The […]
11th Anniversary Ramleela 2015
By Runmee Barbara HOUSTON: Festivities will start soon with Durga puja, Navratri, Dusshehra and Diwali being lined up for celebrations. You no longer need to go to India to watch Ramleela. This season celebrate and spend quality time with family and friends by watching Ramleela 2015 right here. An attraction for a cultural enlightenment evening […]
6th Annual Paryushan Mahaparva at JVB Preksha Meditation Center
By Seema Jain HOUSTON: JVB Preksha Meditation Center hosted its 6th Annual Paryushan festival at its premises under the auspicious guidance of Samani Parimal Pragyaji & Samani Maryada Pragyaji (Disciples of Acharya Shri Mahashraman). The 8-day long festivities began on Sept 10 and concluded on Sept. 18. The real purpose of the Paryushan is to […]
SAYA Presents its First Ever Resume Workshop
By Hafeeza Shaik HOUSTON: South Asian Youth Alliance (SAYA), an initiative of Indian Muslims Association of Greater Houston (IMAGH), was launched on April 27, 2014, to help the South Asian young adults find mentors, develop leadership skills, build a peer supported network, and learn about their heritage. SAYA’s goal is to have young representatives from […]
