4th ODI: India lose series as Ross Taylor’s hundred takes New Zealand to 7-wicket win
New Zealand sealed a one-day series win over India by recording a seven-wicket victory on Tuesday, with Ross Taylor scoring an unbeaten 112 to lead the hosts to a seven-wicket win with 11 balls to spare. Taylor’s ninth one-day international century, compiled in 110 balls with 14 boundaries, comfortably steered New Zealand past India’s total […]
BCCI concedes defeat to Lalit Modi but Supreme Court defers decision till March 4
New Delhi: Even before the Supreme Court opened the sealed envelope containing votes of the controversial Rajasthan Cricket Association elections, the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday conceded ‘defeat’ to arch-rival Lalit Modi. But the apex court was in no hurry to declare Modi as RCA chief, saying it will hear the […]
How Rahul Gandhi Did in His First TV Interview
NEW DELHI — It was a highly anticipated TV event on Monday night: Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Congress Party’s election campaign, sat down with Arnab Goswami of Times Now, the most aggressive journalist on an English-language television network in India, for the politician’s first formal TV interview. That Mr. Gandhi chose Mr. Goswami for his first […]
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II down to her last million; palaces crumbling
London: Queen Elizabeth II’s household finances are at a “historic low” with just 1 million pounds left in reserve, even as the royal palaces were “crumbling” and in urgent need of repair. A report by the Commons public accounts committee found that the Queen’s advisers were failing to control her finances and her courtiers have been […]
Katrina Kaif Named the New Face of L’Oreal
MUMBAI, India: Katrina Kaif is joining stars like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor and Freida Pinto as the new spokesperson of cosmetics brand L’Oreal Paris. The “Dhoom 3” star, who is the fourth Indian to be named as the face of the beauty brand, said it was an honor to be a part of the family. […]
Indian American Neel Kashkari Runs for Governor of California
SAN FRANCISCO, United States After crisscrossing California meeting potential voters and huddling with Republican leaders and potential campaign donors nationwide, Neel Kashkari, who ran the U.S. Treasury Department’s Troubled Asset Relief Program, Jan. 21 declared his candidacy for governor of California. He made the announcement in Sacramento, Calif., during a noontime keynote address at the […]
Pongal and Thaipoosam Celebrated at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By Ponni Sivaraman PEARLAND: It was a weekend of twin celebrations at Sri Meenakshi temple in Pearland as the devotees welcomed the auspicious month of Thai (signifying the northerly movement of Sun) by celebrating Pongal/Makara Sankaranti and Thai Poosam. The Indian Harvest festival known as Pongal or Makara Sankaranthi was celebrated on January 18. Keeping […]
“The Joys of Winter Ragas” Concert at Rice Casts a Musical Spell on Houston Audience
By Thomas Chen HOUSTON: On Sunday, January 19, the Houston community converged at the Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall on the Rice University campus to enjoy Ritu Tarang -The Joys of Winter Ragas, an Indian classical music concert presented by KTRU – Rice Radio and sponsored by the Hindus of Greater Houston, Kohinoor Diamonds, Bollywood […]
Life Solutions Attained from CHR Solutions
By Prasant Kalidindi HOUSTON: On January 11, shortly after the turn of the new year, my peers and I moseyed into the office of James Taylor and Arun Pasrija in their corporate venture, namely CHR Solutions. Firstly, the shear eloquence with which the speakers conveyed represented the ultimate goal of fundamental leadership in which my […]
Indian Americans at the 2014 Houston Marathon
HOUSTON: It was a beautiful day, clear and crisp, temperature about 50 degree at 7 AM at start of the Houston Marathon. A determined group of Indo Americans made their presence felt at the 42nd anniversary of the Houston Marathon on Sunday, Jan 19. The Chevron Houston Marathon is a world-class event right at our […]
Rep. Sheila J. Lee Fasting for Immigration Reform
HOUSTON: Honorable Congresswomen Sheila Jackson Lee conducted a press conference for Comprehensive Immigration Reform at Catholic Charities downtown, Houston. Several community leaders and immigration activists were present at the occasion including Rahman Moton, President of (MACC) and the leaders of others organizations. “I am Fasting for Immigration Reforms”, these were sentiments expressed by Congresswoman Sheila […]
New Katy Location Flourishes; Best in Class Looks to Further Expand in Texas
Best in Class Looks to Offer Top Rate Education Services to Students across the State KATY: Best in Class Education Center, a top-of-the-line education enrichment center focusing on Math and English, is looking to further expand in the state of Texas after seeing great success with local resident Ira Giri and her new center in […]
History Of Sareen Clinic, Harris Health System At O. P. Jindal Center, India House
By Dr. Virendra S. Mathur HOUSTON: Indian-Americans, mostly professionals started identifying in the early 70s, Houston, the energy capital of the world, as America’s city of the future and it was already the home of the largest Medical Center of the country with about 40 institutions in the huge campus. Two giants in the field […]
Dr. Dronamraju to Deliver the Keynote Address at the International Conference on Genomics in Chicago
HOUSTON: Dr. Dronamraju will be delivering the Keynote Address at the 2nd International Conference on Genomics soon in Chicago. He is the President of the Foundation for Genetic Research in Houston, (Website: ww.geneticresearchfoundation.com) and Visiting Professor of University of Paris. The Conference will focus attention on the use of Genomics in Drug development and Pharmaceuticals.
IIFA Makes its American Debut in Tampa Bay, Florida
NEW YORK: The International Indian Film Awards (IIFA) Weekend is all set to make its American debut as they bring the magic of Indian Cinema to Tampa Bay, Florida. The 15th edition of the IIFA Weekend and Awards will be held this year from the 24 – 26 of April. IIFA management along with Bollywood […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes – Dahi Bhalle (Lentil Dumplings In Yogurt)
This dish can be found all over India in one form or the other where it is also known as dahi vada. But for Punjabis, it is known as dahi bhalle and is prepared in a slightly different manner. Punjabis also never eat dahi bhalle by itself like a snack the way it is eaten […]
When Ali Asgar sacrificed Salman’s film for daily soaps
TV actor Ali Asgar, popular as ‘dadi‘ on ‘Comedy Nights with Kapil’, says superstar Salman Khanoffered him a role in ‘Kick’, but he could not do it because of his prior commitments to daily soaps. However, Ali, who worked with Salman in ‘Partner’, hopes to work with the superstar again in future. “I got an offer for […]
Mini to fake a one night stand with Samar in Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti Hee Hai
Samar (Aryan Pandit) has realised his love for Sia (Payal Rajput) in Sahara One’s Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti Hee Hai (Impact Tele Network Pvt. Ltd) and he wants Sia to accept it too. But, as seen so far Sia is planning to divorce him. Making the best of this opportunity Mini will plan something to irk […]
After Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt gets a tattoo!
The Highway star is the latest B-town babe to get inked. But is it for real? Alia Bhatt is the new tattoo gal in B-town. So has she got the initials of her alleged boyfriend Arjun Kapoor inked on her, like Deepika Padukone did her ‘RK’ when she was dating Ranbir Kapoor? Well, looking at Alia‘s tattoo, […]
Jodha Akbar: Is Akbar developing a soft corner for Jodha?
Jodha-Akbar’s marriage was as an alliance of convenience between the Rajputs and Mughals. But Akbar (Rajat Tokas) couldn’t deny that Jodha’s (Paridhi Sharma) beauty made him more inclined to the union. Jodha was repulsed by the idea of marrying a fanatic Islamic oppressor; and entered the wedlock reluctantly. They fought, argued and often challenged each other. […]