Diwali Celebrated with Fun, Festivity at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
STAFFORD: Fireworks lit the skies over the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir on November 14. It was a beautiful Saturday evening with the youth of BAPS performing a cultural Diwali program called “Sambhavami Yuge Yuge…” This program emphasized the ever presence of Bhagwan’s avatar from the time of Bhagwan Ram to Bhagwan Swaminarayan through educational dramas, […]
Atif Aslam, Live In Concert
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: Arena theatre saw one of the most popular singers of Pakistan and India – Atif Aslam, perform live to an enthralled audience of Houstonians on Friday, November 13 (coincidentally, also the 13th event by Hum Tum Shows). A spectacular show, which had people standing at the aisles to catch a glimpse […]
Ramp With a Cause Lived Up to its Promise
STAFFORD: It is rare that you see a professional fashion show being organized at the Old Stafford Civic Center, complete with the catwalk ramp and set of professional designers and models. That is what Aalponaa Event Designers made possible at their, “Ramp with a Cause” event last Friday, November 13. This was an initiative by Aalponaa […]
An Inspiring Evening with Renowned Writer, Poet Javed Akhtar
By Shah Ghazali HOUSTON: On Friday, November 13, Takdees-A-Adab International held a colorful literary evening with famous Indian film screenplay writer, lyrics composer and poet Javed Akhtar at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the Southwest Freeway. The book “Khirman”, a collection of poems by Akhtar’s paternal grandfather Muztar Kheirabadi, was also released at the ceremony. It was a memorable […]
A Cricket Treat for Diwali Worth Waiting a Generation For!
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The general take was, “They can’t be serious! Its Diwali night! Who in their right mind is going to show up for a cricket game?” But the promoters may have had the last call on this after all as Minute Maid Park downtown had about 12,000 people in the bleachers on […]
Welcoming Two Gauravs, One Again and One Anew
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: It was a memorable occasion for the people who came to meet Gaurav Mathur again at the luncheon at Sweetwater Country Club this past Sunday, November 15, on a sunny Fall day that lifted everyone’s spirits. Many remembered him the affable young man who grew up in their midst; with […]
Empowering Women Through the Pratham Vocational Training Programs
HOUSTON: Thirty-one-year-old Manisha was determined to not let anything get in the way of her dreams. Taught to be satisfied with being a good daughter, wife and mother, Manisha longed for more. “Ever since I can remember, I wanted to work and earn money, but I had no skills,” Manisha says while reminiscing on her past. […]
Therese Cole Hubbs of Electric Karma Wins IACCGH Raffle Draw
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: On November 11, IACCGH held a Raffle draw for an elegant Rolex watch. The funds generated by the sale of tickets will be used to fund a new Educational Initiative that will offer students Internship opportunities in India and other educational initiatives. The meeting, held at the Hess Club was attended […]
Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott Host the First-Ever Deepawali Celebration at their Mansion
HOUSTON: The Honorable Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott hosted the first-ever Deepwali celebration at their mansion in Austin, TX on Friday, November 13. Consul General of India in Houston, P Harish and a few prominent members of the Indian American community from the State of Texas were invited to this special occasion. […]
How to Avoid Brain Drain During Holiday Break
Unless you’ve been blessed with a young student that really loves to learn, most kids look forward to holiday breaks because they do not have to get up early and go to school, study for exams, or complete homework. But as a parent, you understand the value of education and want to keep your child […]
Tulsi Vivah at Gayatri Consciousness Center, Nov 21- Nov 22
KATY:Gayatri Consciousness Center, Houston, will be celebrating Tulsi Vivah—- the sacred marriage ceremony of the Supreme Lord Bhagvan Shri Krishna with the holy plant – Tulsi. The tulsi plant, a pride of Hindus all over the world, and the plant most dear to Lord Shri Krishna is revered by everyone and it is believed that […]
Divya Unni’s Brilliant Narration of Bhavana, Enchants Hundreds of Art Lovers
By Chittoor Ramachandran STAFFORD: The annual grand production of Sreepadam School of Arts once again exhilarated both the audience and the participating of students (participation of students/participating students). The fabulous presentation on November 7 at Stafford Civic Center was knitted around freshness, perfection and an inspiring theme. The Stafford Center auditorium greeted the audience with […]
Diwali & Govardhan Puja (New Year) At ISKCON of Houston
HOUSTON: Hundreds of guests attended the fabulous festivities that were held at ISKCON of Houston on Wednesday, November 11, for Diwali and Thursday, November 12, for Govardhan Puja. Diwali, also known as “festival of lights” is a significant holiday as it marks the beginning of a new year. It is celebrated on the 15th day […]
TV Houston Plans Launch with Event at India House
HOUSTON: TV Houston, a brand new television channel geared to the desi market through several electronic streams has announced its formal launch at a reception to be held this Friday evening, November 20, at India House. The channel’s founder, President and CEO, Sangeeta Dua announced that she has concluded a MOU with a key legal […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Chinni Da Parantha (Punjabi Crispy Sugar Flatbread)
What makes Punjabi paranthas (crispy flatbread) so tasty and popular with everyone who tries them are a few important features: they have to be served hot; they have to be thicker than plain Punjabi rotis; they must be slightly crispy on the top side and they must be coated with a small dab of ghee […]
