Passion and Commitment Guides Wadhwa Associates Through 30 Years of Architecture
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: In the years that he has practiced architecture, Mahesh Wadhwa has been able to reassure his clients with his infectious smile and easy-going personable demeanor. To this, one should add his calm nature under stress that settles the anxiety of his clients who find themselves in a perplexing bind. Haroon Shaikh, […]
6 Things That Affect Men’s Blood Pressure
You wouldn’t feel safe flying with the plane’s gauges pegged in the red zone. Oh, you could taxi down the runway, take off, and probably remain airborne for a spell. You might even stay up long enough to enjoy an in-flight meal. But the expectation of eventually seeing smoke billowing from the engines, or hearing […]
East Indian Senior Citizen Club Hosts Sangama Event
By Indiawest CANOGA PARK, Calif., United States: Billed as a Sangama event, the East Indian Senior Citizen Club staged its second talent show for seniors April 21 that attracted a nearly sold-out audience at the Madrid Theater here. The talent show, in which all the participants were seniors, began with a ‘Sheela Ki Jawaani’ dance featuring performers between […]
Prime Minister Manmohan has no cash in hand, owns no land
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singhdoes not own any land, agricultural or non-agricultural, but owns a 1996 model Maruti 800car and has movable assets, including fixed deposits, of over Rs 3.87 crore. The PM also has two residential properties as per the affidavit submitted yesterday along with his nomination papers seeking a fifth term in the Rajya Sabha from Assam. […]
Abhishek, Ash, Ajay visited Sanjay Dutt last evening
It was a somber Wednesday evening at Sanjay Dutt’s Pali Hill residence when the actor’s incarceration was just hours away. Sanjay Dutt decided to spend the evening with his wife Maanyata and his twins. And contrary to reports on Thursday morning, there were no dramatic outbursts from Dutt. According to his friends, Dutt was remarkably […]
Enemmy Official Theatrical Trailer
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_XD4Iglqlw&feature=player_embedded Check out the new trailer of upcoming film ‘Enemmy’, which stars Suniel Shetty, Kay Kay Menon, Mithun Chakraborty, Mahaakshay, Johny Lever, Uvika Choudhary and Zakir Hussain.
“GHAGRA” Full Video Song _ ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IS8yw3NV60 “Ghagra Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani” Latest Full Video Song | Madhuri Dixit, Ranbir Kapoor”Ghagra Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani” Latest Full Video Song | Madhuri Dixit, Ranbir Kapoor*HD* Madhuri Dixit is back with her latest song “Ghagra” from movie “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani”. Ghagra is an ethereal song based on folk balladry in magical voice […]
What is spot-fixing?
Mumbai: As Rajasthan Royals’ S Sreesanth and two other players are arrested, the focus in back on spot-fixing which is the latest threat to cricket’s image. Spot-fixing is betting on the result of a certain ball or over, or the performance of an individual player, rather than the result of a match. It may or may […]
IAPAC Holds an Easy Dialogue with A Congressman Who Knows India Well
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Despite being a Mother’s Day weekend and a pleasant Saturday afternoon ideal for outdoor activities, about 30 people made it to the Mayuri restaurant on Westheimer to listen to the two speakers that the Indo American Political Action Committee had invited to meet with the community on May 11. One of […]
A Tapestry of Faiths Binds Houston’s Diverse Communities with a Common Goal
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The mood at this year’s annual Tapestry Gala by the Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston was restrained but decidedly jubilant as the 44 year-old non-profit celebrated the biggest achievements of its long existence looking forward to its expanded facilities that will serve upto 10,000 hot meals a day for the needy […]
Indian FICCI Delegation to OTC Makes Strong Case for Offshore Drilling Collaboration
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: This year’s Offshore Technology Conference was once again the focus of the delegation of Indian companies who came to attend the four day event last week from May 6 through 9 at Reliant Park. In past years, Indian companies have sent many of their employees to visit and network at the […]
Desi Oilfield Exhibitors; Many Indians Rush to OTC 2013
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: This year’s Offshore Technology Conference drew in thousands of exhibitors and visitors from all across the globe, with thousands thronging the Reliant Center, Reliant Arena and the outdoor exhibits in between for the four day event. The OTC is world renowned for bringing together products, services and professionals who are involved […]
Congressman Ted Poe Meets with Consul General P. Harish
HOUSTON: Consul General P. Harish met the Honorable Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX, 2nd District) at the Consulate on 13 May, 2013. During the meeting, Consul General Harish and Hon. Congressman Ted Poe had a very cordial and useful exchange of views on the latest developments in India-US relations. They discussed bilateral trade and investment, and […]
AIM for Seva Celebrates Mothers Day
HOUSTON: On Saturday, May 11, AIM for Seva celebrated Mothers day to honor young and “not-so-young” mothers – from all walks of life. The evening was marked with fun and laughter. The highlight of the evening was a fashion walk by mother/daughter and mother/son teams. The young mothers were dressed fashionably and the young girls […]
BBB Hands Galson’s Auto Distinction, Sutherland Mortgage Services Pinnacle Awards
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: For Harjit Galhotra and his family – wife Seema, sons Ravi and Balraj – making the trip to the Better Business Bureau’s Awards for Excellence luncheon every year has become almost a routine affair for the past seven years in a row. But for Galhotra, the thrill of making the trek […]
Consul General Harish Meets Congressman Ed Royce and Congressman Pete Olson
HOUSTON: Consul General P. Harish hosted a breakfast in honor of The Honorable Congressman Ed Royce (R), Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and The Honorable Congressman Pete Olson, Representative (R-TX 22nd District) on 12 May, 2013 at his residence. During the meeting, Consul General Harish and Hon. Chairman Ed Royce discussed issues of […]
Save A Mother Gala Raises Awareness and Much Needed Funds
Click here for Collage By Manu Shah “Mera paas bangla hai, gadi hai, daulat hai…..tumhare paas kya hai” “Mera paas maa hai” HOUSTON: For a country whose movies are replete with dialogues like these, a chilling fact is that a mother-to-be dies every 10 minutes in rural India. And the reason is even more disturbing […]
ISCA Celebrates Mother’s Day with Entertainment and Presents for All
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: What makes the proceedings of the India Senior Citizens Association so much fun to watch is the way that its President Lalit Chinoy runs them. An affable man with a moustache, argyle sleeveless sweater and a swaying gait, Lalitbhai does not hold to ceremony and conducts meetings, stage shows and introductions […]
Brothers Learn the Schlotzky’s Business Model, Then Hope to Flourish in Texas
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Avi Jain looks like just any other teen who visits most fast food places. He darts away with boundless energy to serve another client; catch up at the register or direct an employee. He has an easy smile and is quick to reassure the clients who kept pouring into his new […]
Narasimha Chaturdashi Appearance Day of Lord Nrsimhadev
By Seshadri Veeraraghavan HOUSTON: The Supreme Lord Sri Krishna, in one of the most memorable verses in the Bhagavad Gita (4.7), assures Arjuna that: Whenever and wherever there is a decline in religious practice, O descendant of Bharata, and a predominant rise of irreligion–at that time I descend Myself. In one such manifestation, He appeared […]