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Enlightening Series of Lectures by Swami Sarvapriyananda, the Best is Yet to Come

Enlightening Series of Lectures by Swami Sarvapriyananda,  the Best is Yet to Come

 By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON:Joy of the Vedanta Society of Greater Houston (VSGH) devotees knew no bounds when Swami Sarvapriyananda was in their midst from January 17-19. Swami Sarvapriyananda is a dynamic young monk of the Ramakrishna Math. At present he is an acharya at the monastic probationers training centre at Belur Math. His interests are […]

Esthetics Confidant to Many, Apsara Houston Celebrates its 15th Year

Esthetics Confidant to Many, Apsara Houston Celebrates its 15th Year

By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: To many of her clientele it looks like she’s always on the go between the two Apsara Houston salon’s she owns and operates. Thankfully, they are located conveniently close by: one in the Galleria area at Sage and Hidalgo and the other just north of Westpark at Hillcroft, though, in traffic, […]

HMM Celebrates Makar Sankrant

HMM Celebrates Makar Sankrant

By Neeta Patwardhan HOUSTON: Houston Maharashtra Mandal (HMM) got off to a sizzling start in the New Year by welcoming more than six hundred guests to their annual Makar Sankrant celebration. Held at Durga Bari on January 17, the event celebrated the diverse taste of Maharashtra. Incoming President, Bhagyashree Dixit thanked the Maharashtrian community for […]

FIS at the MLK Parade

FIS at the MLK Parade

HOUSTON: As in the previous years, FIS participated in MLK Grande parade on January 19 in Mid-town, Houston to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. First time participants like Veena Ponnaganti, Apoorv Nednur (10), Ariana Morales (10) and Anand Morales (8) distributed fliers spreading the message of on-violence and Peace to the cheering crowds who […]

Free Flu Vaccinations Brings IACF and FHF Together at Turning Point Center

Free Flu Vaccinations Brings IACF and FHF Together at Turning Point Center

By Jawahar Malhotra SPRING BRANCH: Though January is almost over, the common flu strains that linger know no difference and linger around for many more weeks to come, putting the weakest among us at peril of coming down with terrible symptoms.  Recognising this, the Indo American Charity Foundation teamed up with Friends Helping Friends, both […]

Classical Arts Society Held 38th Tyagaraja Aradhana at MTS

Classical Arts Society Held 38th  Tyagaraja Aradhana at MTS

By Chittoor Ramachandran PEARLAND: Classical Arts Society together with Sri Meenakshi Devasthanam presented the enthralling first part of the 38th annual Tyagaraja Aradhana last weekend (Jan 10 – 11) at MTS Kalyanamandapam.  Carnatic musicians of Greater Houston, youth and adults, trained at various levels offered their respect to the composer- Saint Tyagaraja by rendering his […]

Pratham – Second Chance

Pratham –  Second Chance

By Foram Mehta HOUSTON: For better or for worse, 2014 elevated the conversation about girls’ education to a global stage. It was a year of juxtaposing headlines: Where a terrorist group abducted hundreds of schoolgirls in Africa and a young woman from Pakistan made history as the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel Peace […]

2015 New Year, New Studio and New Station Change

2015 New Year, New Studio and New Station Change

By Thara Narasimhan RICHMOND :The beginning the New Year 2015 brings new changes to the first of its kind Hinduism Radio program in North America. We thank all the listeners who have supported, participated and listened to our program,” Voice of Sanatan Hinduism” for the past 21 years. The broadcast station can now be heard […]

Pongal Celebrations at Sri Meenakshi Temple

Pongal Celebrations at Sri Meenakshi Temple

By Ponni Sivaraman PEARLAND: Thai Pongal or Makara Sankranthi is a harvest festival that is celebrated on a grand scale by the all over India, especially in South India. Makara Sankranthi marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Makara rashi (Capricorn) which is also believed to mark the arrival of spring. […]

Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Samose (Fried Stuffed Pastries)

Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Samose (Fried Stuffed Pastries)

    Here is another North Indian snack that has migrated not just to the rest of India but around the world. It is perhaps the most popular Indian snack due to its neat triangular appearance, variety of stuffings and flaky texture when cooked right. In India, the corner store halweis (confectioners) generally make samosas […]

Ibn Sina Adds New Clinic in Network of Community Health Services

Ibn Sina Adds New Clinic in Network of Community Health Services

By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Braving the frigid temperatures this past Monday morning, January 12, were the students of the St. Pius X High School Band, several flag bearers and a sole cheerleader who kept warm in her skimpy outfit by keeping moving and twirling the baton. They waited, as did others from the welcoming delegation […]

Utsav Brings the Ultimate Ethnic Fashion Wardrobe to Town

Utsav Brings the Ultimate Ethnic Fashion Wardrobe to Town

HOUSTON: An exclusive website for Indian attires and accessories, Utsav Fashion offers an eclectic collection of ethnic clothing right from Sarees, Salwar Kameez, Lehengas, Indo-western wear to Footwear, Handbags, Jewelry, and Accessories to match. Here’s where online shoppers can uncover a range of Indian fashion outfits and bridal wear handpicked from all corners of the […]

IACCGH Hosts Inaugural Networking Reception

IACCGH Hosts Inaugural Networking Reception

By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Describing the Indo American Chamber of Greater Houston as “dynamic”, Consul General of India in Houston, Honorable P. Harish was the Chief Guest at the IACCGH 2015 Inaugural “Networking Works” Reception. The event was held at The Rotunda Houston City Hall and attended by dignitaries Senator Rodney Ellis, County Clerk Chris […]

Local Protest at Indian Consulate on Continued Incarceration of Sikhs

Local Protest at Indian Consulate on Continued Incarceration of Sikhs

By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: With an activist continuing his hunger strike in India for now over 60 days, members of the local Sikh community staged a protest in front of the local Indian Consulate General on Scotland St. in the heart of the city to drawn attention to his plight and the reasons behind his […]

The Pursuit to Honor His Guiding Light, the Gayatri Mantra, Leads to World Hindu Congress

The Pursuit to Honor His Guiding Light, the Gayatri Mantra, Leads to World Hindu Congress

By Jawahar Malhotra KATY: Without a doubt, he is sure, that his unshakeable faith in the Gayatri Mantra has been one of the reasons for his success in his career as a physician and has also guided him to courageously face the challenges in his life. Growing up in Karol Bagh in New Delhi and […]

Welcoming the New Year at Sri Govindaji Gaudiya Matha

Welcoming the New Year at  Sri Govindaji Gaudiya Matha

HOUSTON: Sri Govindaji Gaudiya Matha welcomed the New Year with beautiful devotional bhajans, kirtan, aarati, Tulasi puja and prasadam. Over three hundred attended in the specially decorated 8,000 square foot temple hall. There was much to be grateful for and much to celebrate. Last year was wonderful and the coming year promises to be another […]

Club 65 Celebrates Christmas Early

Club 65 Celebrates Christmas Early

By Dr. Jaseem Pasha HOUSTON:While the Houstonian Seniors were still raving about the uplifting Christmas Party that was hosted by the Club 65 last month, the Club kicked off the New Year of 2015 with another joyful and invigorating party on January 3, enlivened with songs, music and dances. The venue was at Bayland Community […]

Greater Houston Tamil School Westheimer Branch Moves to a New location

Greater Houston Tamil School  Westheimer Branch Moves to a New location

HOUSTON: Westheimer Tamil School (WHTS), a branch of the Greater Houston Tamil School (HTS), has moved to a new location –  8925 Lipan Road, Houston, TX 77063! The inauguration ceremony was conducted on Dec 20. HTS president Gopal Krishnan inaugurated the location and presided over the function. Westheimer Tamil School Principal Jegadesh Sankar Selvasrinivasan gave […]

Give Marrow, Give Life: A Chance to Save

Give Marrow, Give Life: A Chance to Save

HOUSTON: Beginning last year, Houston students Sachin Shetty and Sachin Sanam began their project to change the face of the National Marrow Donor Program, Be The Match. When they started their project, the statistics for minorities on the registry was very low. For example, only 7% of the registry consisted of Asians/South Asians. Both boys […]

Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Pakore (Fried Fritters)

Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Pakore (Fried  Fritters)

  Some spicy North Indian snacks have become so popular all over the world that they are popping up in the most unexpected places: on the menus of other eateries. Pakore (or pakoras) are just one such item along with samose (or samosas). These inexpensive snacks are usually fried: though a few people try to […]