PM leaves tomorrow for the US to meet Obama, address UN general assembly
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will leave tomorrow on a visit to the US during which he will hold talks with PresidentBarack Obama and attend UN general assembly, besides having a possible meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif. Implementation of the civil nuclear deal, ways to expand cooperation in the fields of defence, security and economic issues […]
Ladies and Gentlemen, Delhi Police Are Not With You If You Are Poor
I returned to Delhi in winter. I had been away for five years. The city was in turmoil in those early months of 2010, physically and morally. The Commonwealth Games were around the corner and Delhi was a city of broken culverts, dug-up roads, half-built bus stops and hurriedly whitewashed public spaces. Revelations of corruption […]
Jagan Mohan Reddy walks out of jail after 16 months
Hyderabad: Arms raised in greeting as he repeatedly bowed and waved to the sea of people around him, Jagan Mohan Reddy stepped out of Hyderabad’s Chanchulguda jail at about 4 this evening, after 16 months of imprisonment. (Track LIVE updates) The crowd broke into an impromptu dance as the 40-year-old YSR Congress chief came out wearing […]
Militants say they are ‘holding out’ in Kenya mall
Nairobi: Somalia’s al Shabaab Islamist group said today its militants were still holed up in a Kenyan shopping mall they attacked at the weekend and there were “countless dead bodies”, raising fears the death toll could be higher than 62. Kenyan security forces were searching for the Al Qaeda-linked attackers who are believed by Western sources […]
Top Health Tips for Computer Users
Your eyes need attention As you continuously work in front of a monitor, staring the screen for a long time, you are sure to strain your eyes. Many vision-related issues crop up because of long hours spent sitting in front of the computer. Taking breaks in between tasks, looking away from your screen, and maintaining […]
Dilip Kumar recovering, to return home in a few days
The Thespian is steadily recovering in Mumbai’s Lilavati hospital, and there’s a surge of relief and joy among his near and dear ones. Says their close friend, journalist Udaya Tara Nayar, “Dilipsaab is recovering fast. His pulse is much more regular and he’s also eating. Today, he was smiling and speaking to people close to him. […]
Obama Nominates Puneet Talwar to Key State Dept. Post
By Indiawest United States: President Barack Obama Sept. 10 nominated Puneet Talwar to the position of assistant secretary for political-military affairs in the State Department. He currently serves as special assistant to the president and senior director for Iran, Iraq and the Gulf States on the White House National Security Staff, a post he has held […]
A heart-breaking reality check on Emotional Atyachaar
A relationship consists of two people and if any one person is not dedicated and loyal enough, the relationship is not worthwhile. Bhaswanti, a simple girl from Delhi experienced an unfortunate occurrence that she had never even expected in her wildest dreams. Bhaswati along with her boyfriend, Udit were going for their friends – Arya […]
Mahabharat gave me sleepless nights: Shaheer
Smart and good looking Shaheer Sheikh who shot to popularity with Navya as Anant is currently busy shooting for star plus magnum opus. The young lad who has bagged the role of Arjun, says Mahabharat has given him sleepless nights and the role is once in a life time opportunity. “I am very excited and I am enjoying every bit of it. Playing […]
Shiv Shakti Mandir Bids Farewell to Houston Ka Raaja, Ganpati Bapa Morya
By Malay Vyas HOUSTON: This past Sunday, September 15,around 4PM, somewhere in the Gandhi District, a unique street scene was getting enacted. A nine foot statue of epic proportions was being loaded on to the back of a truck to embark on a four-hour journey through streets, parking lots, freeways and ultimately to a suburban […]
First Indian Senior’s Convention a Beautiful Twilight for the Young at Heart
By Malay Vyas STAFFORD: “Live in the Now”, proclaimed the banner proudly as it hung over the entrance to the first ever North American Indian Senior Citizen’s National Convention that was held at the Stafford Civic Centre on the weekend of September 14 and 15. The group about a thousand senior citizens from across North […]
From Dream to Reality – Unveiling of Tagore’s Statue in Houston
HOUSTON: On Friday, September 13, a life size statue of Rabindra Nath Tagore was unveiled at Ray Miller Park on Eldridge Parkway by the Consul General of India Parvathaneni Harish, before an enthusiastic, energetic, inspired crowd who were present to witness history unfolding. The Tagore Society of Houston had the honor to create Tagore Grove […]
Washington Shooting Victim Had Houston Connection
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: One of the victims of the shooting rampage that began at the Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters building in Washington, DC has a strong connection in the Houston area, it was learnt on Monday shortly after the names of those who were killed was released. Vishnu Pandit, 61, was best friends […]
International Student to Temporary Worker Dealing With the Transition
By Emily Neumann HOUSTON: International students in the United States on F-1 visas often transition to an H-1B visa following graduation. A period of training called Optional Practical Training (OPT) available for up to 29 months after completion of the degree aids the student in obtaining real-world experience and helps with the timing of the […]
ISKCON of Houston Celebrated Radhastami
By Virginia M. Ford HOUSTON: The Hare Krishna Dham, ISKCON of Houston, was lively on Thursday, September 12 as devotees celebrated with ecstatic loving devotion Radhastami. Radhastami is the appearance of Srimati Radharani, Lord Krishna’s greatest devotee. Radha is the feminine facet of the Absolute Truth and Krishna’s feminine energy. Just as the sunshine is […]
Spiritual Workshop on Practices of GURU Basavanna
Basava Divine Center (BDC), Austin, Texas, USA and Basava Yoga Trust, Bangalore, India conducted a two-day family workshop, ‘Basava Kammata’, during the Labor Day weekend for the followers of Guru Basavanna. This instructive workshop, guided by Poojyashree Allamaprabhu Swamiji and Poojya Rupaka Akka consisted of programs for both adults and children. It was well attended […]
HMM Gives Ganpati Bappa a Grand Welcome in Houston
By Aditya Anil Raje HOUSTON: On Sep 14, Houston Maharashtra Mandal (HMM – www.hmmhouston.org) celebrated the annual Ganeshotsav festival at VPSS Hall, 11715 Bellfort Village Dr, Houston, TX. Given the popularity of this festival, HMM expected a fantastic response from the Maharashtrian community this year as well. It was a sold-out event with a record […]
Tiny Tots Register for Classes as Others Petition the Lord with Prayers
By Jawahar Malhotra LEMONT, IL: It was a overcast, drizzly Sunday last September 15, with just a slight chill in the air hinting that cold weather was around the corner, but the parking lot was busy with a steady stream of cars driving around to the cul de sac in front of the classroom building. […]
AIM for Seva is Proud to Bring Rukmini Vijayakumar of “NAYANI” to Houston….Again
HOUSTON: Aim for Seva is at its annual fundraising. And, Rukmini Vijayakumar (Rukku) and her troupe, who dazzled Houston’s crowd of some 900 last year, is helping ..Again. Rukku is a ballet and bharatnatyam dancer, model, and film actress. An Honors graduate from the Boston Conservatory , she has performed in forums across the world. […]
Fifth Annual Indian Film Festival of Houston
HOUSTON: The Fifth Annual Indian Film Festival of Houston is next month from October 4 – 6. The festival will be screened at the Asia Society. The Indian Film Festival of Houston (IFFH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to education in the fields of film and television and in creating a greater appreciation […]