Nonresident Indians Play Major Role in Aam Aadmi Party’s Delhi Campaign
During the month of November, Mohan Thirumalai, an information systems manager at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, would pick up his phone at his home in Alabama around 10 p.m. and dial a random number in Delhi, the first of around 60 calls he would make each night. When someone answered the phone, Mr. […]
Iran will ‘immediately’ export more oil once sanctions lifted
Vienna: Iran will “immediately” export more crude oil once sanctions are lifted in the wake of the international deal to roll back its nuclear programme, the country’s oil minister said Tuesday. “Immediately we can” return to full export capacity of four million barrels per day, Iran Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh told reporters ahead of OPEC’s meeting […]
KCR says Rayala-Telangana is unacceptable, calls bandh on Thursday
Hyderabad: Politician K Chandrasekhara Rao or KCR, as he is known, has warned that he will lead a massive agitation against any plans by the centre to create a larger Telangana state than originally discussed. A total bandh or strike has been called by him in the Telangana region on Thursday. “Now is the time for each one […]
“Total Siyappa Trailer”
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXgVgSdU7ko[/youtube] Presenting the official theatrical trailer of upcoming hindi movie “Total Siyapaa” starring Ali Zafar, Yaami Gautam, Anupam Kher, Kirron Kher in lead roles. Movie: Total Siyapaa Starring: Ali Zafar, Yaami Gautam, Anupam Kher, Kirron Kher Directed by: Eshvar Nivas Written by: Neeraj Pandey Music by: Ali Zafar Releasing on 31st Jan 2014 Enjoy and […]
A Focal Point for the Community, IAN Carries Torch Forward
Click here for Anniversary Special Supplement By Jawahar Malhotra, Publisher One score and a dozen years ago, an enterprising sociology professor with no background in journalism or publishing but a passion for the dynamics of human interaction saw fit to make his contribution to keeping his growing Indo American community connected by disseminating news. […]
Meet Indo-American’s New Gen-X Partner : Vanshika Vipin
Click here for Anniversary Special Supplement By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: Ever since Dr. K.L. Sindwani founded Indo-American News 32 years ago, he often wondered how the newspaper will sustain itself and grow over the coming years and decades. Dr. Sindwani himself was the guiding force for the first 29 years of the newspaper. Since […]
Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 88th Birthday Celebrated with Grandeur
HOUSTON: The Sathya Sai Centers of Houston celebrated Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 88th Birthday at The Durga Bari’s Sur Auditorium on Saturday November 23. Over 400 guests graced the occasion in spite of the inclement weather. The South Houston Sai Center President, Sondip Mathur opened the program by extending a warm welcome to the guests. […]
Slow Down Awhile and Get to Know Your Neighbors in Delhi, Texas
By Jawahar Malhotra DELHI, TX: A persistent tail wind flinging sprays of intermittent rain followed me on a bitterly cold Sunday morning as the Arctic front made its way across Texas and invaded the Hill Country. I had an errand to make just north of Gonzales at the Happy Hens Farm that required taking the […]
IIT 2013 Global Conference Shines International Spotlight on Houston, December 6-8
World-class engineers and technologists come together to solve global challenges By Partha Sarathi Chatterjee HOUSTON: IIT 2013 Global Conference will take place for the first time in the southern U.S. in Houston. Houston IIT Alumni will be the host and it is open to all with over 30% Non-IITians attending the Conference. Witty Bindra, conference […]
An Enjoyable Evening of Music by the Prana School of Music
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: Prana School of Music and Arts presented its Annual Event on Nov 24, in the Sur Auditorium of Houston Durgabari Society. Prana School of Music and Arts (PSMA) has been instrumental in spreading music and fine arts for the last 7 years in Katy, Texas under Raja Banga, the Principal of […]
New York Life’s Strong Life Insurance Sales Continue Through Third Quarter
NEW YORK: New York Life, America’s largest mutual life insurer, announced very strong third quarter gains in sales of life insurance, annuities and mutual funds, as well as a solid increase in agent new hires in the first nine months of 2013. New York Life agents recorded a 10 percent increase in sales of recurring […]
Alok Utsav Celebrated for the Fourth Time with Great Sincerity and Passion
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: The Lakeview Auditorium in Sugar Land was agog with activity and there was a buzz of intense excitement in the air on the evening of November 23, when the Kalaangan School of dance held its annual Odissi dance festival. Artistic director Supradipta Datta started off the evening with her erudite welcome […]
Mikita Roharia Weds Kevin Nguyen
By Jawahar Malhotra KYLE, TX: The groom came up the driveway on a blazing red motorcycle dressed in the finest traditional Indian royal red silk embroidered kurta, gold chuddidaar pajama and a crimson turban with a flowing tail. Though there was no music or dhol, his baraatis were his groomsmen, clapping enthusiastically and taking improvised […]
YLDP at Lighthouse: Drawing Strength from Adversity
By Sahithy Gudavalli HOUSTON: As I made my way to the session hall, I brushed my crude fingers across the Braille-imprinted wall. I didn’t know exactly how to feel when I first walked into the Lighthouse of Houston. My mind was blank but it was also open. I knew this week’s meeting was going to […]
“Mapping your Future” an IACCGH-Shell Seminar Featuring Dean Latha Ramchand
By Sangeeta Pasrija HOUSTON: On November 13, evening it was yet another very successful “Women’s Leadership Series” event brought to Houston area ladies by IACCGH. The keynote speaker Dr. Latha Ramchand, Dean, C.T. Bauer College of Business, UH, captivated the attention of ambitious and highly motivated women involved with a wide range of professions ranging […]
“Nava Anubhava” : 2nd Annual Fall Festival by Youth Committee – Classical Arts Society of Houston
By Chitra Dharmarajan HOUSTON: The second annual Youth festival of the Classical Arts Society, Houston was held at the Sri Meenakshi Temple Kalyana Mantapam on Sunday, November 10. The lighting of the lamp by Board member Nalinakshi Rangala followed by shloka chants by Vedic Heritage students of MTS. Viji Viswanath was the enlightening MC for […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes – Boondi ya Aaloo Raita (Chickpea Drop Or Potato Yogurt Sauce)
Raita can loosely be translated as thinned yogurt dip – though it is not to be eaten as a dip – or a sauce, which it is used as often. The taste depends on the way the yogurt is thinned down, the ingredients and the dishes it complements. Many people use water to thin the […]
Jackpot Official Trailer 2013
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWA8tQVDWag[/youtube] Watch the official trailer of Jackpot the Film starring Naseeruddin Shah, Sunny Leone & Sachiin Joshi directed by Kaizad Gustad. Log onto our official properties to get more updates and win a chance to meet Sunny Leone! Jackpot is a fast-paced rollercoaster comedy thriller full jhol film, set in the world of casino boats […]
OFFICIAL TRAILER – MAHABHARAT
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWOe_Hz3D3E[/youtube] Presented by Jayantilal Gada [Pen] Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Vidya Balan, Sunny Deol, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Manoj Bajpayee, Dipti Naval Director: Amaan Khan Produced by Kushal Kantilal Gada, Dhaval Jayantilal Gada
David Beckham and Victoria splurge 40 million pounds on London mansion
London: Celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham have splurged 40 million pounds on getting a palatial mansion here, and they will reportedly spend an extra 5 million pounds on its renovation. Their newly acquired mansion, which is a replacement for their sprawling Hertfordshire estate, is four-story, detached period home in West London, reports dailymail.co.uk. The […]