A Special Vaisakhi Mela to Inaugurate the New SNC Gurdwara
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The saffron flag that was the first thing installed on this 20-acre site nearly 30 years ago has been raised higher, to almost 100 feet to be visible behind the gold painted domes of the gurdwara. But on this tenth Vaisakhi Mela in the huge open space on Saturday, April 26, […]
Ekal Houston Raises More than $700,000 at Annual Gala Celebrating Education & Empowerment
HOUSTON: Ekal Houston hosted its signature annual fundraiser at the Stafford Center, drawing over 600 guests and raising an inspiring $700,000 in support of education & empowerment in rural and tribal India. The evening featured a mesmerizing musical performance by the acclaimed Niche Entertainment, whose participation was made possible through visa facilitation by the Indian […]
Pratham 2025 Gala Celebrates 30 Years of Transforming Lives
HOUSTON: The highly anticipated Pratham Houston Gala returned on Friday, April 25, marking the celebration of Pratham’s 30th anniversary. This year’s gala, themed “Together We Learn, Together We Thrive,” brought together Houston’s Indian-American community and supporters to honor three decades of transforming education for millions of children, youth, and women in underserved communities in India. […]
Another Grand Vaisakhi Mela Brings the House Down!
STAFFORD: Riding on the heels of two years of successful and widely attended events, this year’s Grand Vaisakhi Mela was much anticipated by the local community, especially since the same team – the Punjabi Cultural Society of Greater Houston – brought it together this past Saturday, April 19, with the energetic Jasmeeta Singh once again […]
Remembering Architect of India’s Cosmic Leap: Former Head of ISRO Dr. Krishna Kasturirangan
By Dr. Kamlesh Lulla NASA Houston HOUSTON: On April 25, 2025, India lost one of her most illustrious visionary space scientists, science leader, education reformer and space diplomat: Dr Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan who died in Bengaluru at age 84. Dr Kasturirangan served as the head of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for almost ten years from […]
2025 Puranava Festival: Thousands Celebrate India’s Diverse Arts
PEARLAND: The 7th Annual Puranava India Art & Culture Fest organized by Houston chapter of Global Organization for Divinity (G.O.D.), was held on Saturday April 19, 2025 at the Pearland Town Center. It attracted a moving crowd of about 2000 attendees of all cultural backgrounds from around the Greater Houston area and other nearby cities, […]
American Completion Tools Exhibiting at Offshore Technology Conference
HOUSTON: American Completion Tools (ACT) was founded 15 years ago by Mr Prabhat Kumar, Chairman. Over the years, ACT has consolidated itself as a major manufacturer of oilfield equipment with 8 API licenses. Mr. TJ Sinha is VP of sales. TJ graduated in mechanical engineering and MBA from Thunderbird, global school of international management (Arizona […]
HAF Gala Shines Spotlight on Public Education & Advocacy
HOUSTON: The Hindu American Foundation delighted a sold-out crowd with an evening as thought-provoking as it was entertaining at its annual Houston Fundraising Gala on Saturday, April 13th. Held at the Bayou City Event Center, the program emphasized HAF’s commitment to ensuring fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of Hindus and Hinduism in Texas public education. […]
Tagore Talk 2025 at India House: Glimpses of India’s History and Governance by Sanjeev Sanyal
By Partha Sarathi Chatterjee Advisor, TSH HOUSTON: It was not a Bollywood star or a famous religious preacher, but on April 19th evening it seemed that a rock star had come to town from the overflowing crowds that came to India House to attend the 2025 Tagore Talks. The featured speaker at the event was […]
Local Organizations Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack Against Hindus
HOUSTON: Several local organizations have issued statements condemning the terror attack against Hindus in Pahalgam. Hindus of Greater Houston Echoes of 1990: A Kashmiri Pandit’s Call for Justice Amid Renewed Brutality Militant Islamic terrorists killed at least 26 innocent tourists at Pahalgam in Kashmir, India in a barbaric slaughter targeted at Hindus. The tourists were […]
IMAGH Lights Up Evening with a Heartfelt, Festive Eid Gala
By Dr. Hina Azam & Saeed Pathan HOUSTON: The Indian Muslim Association of Greater Houston hosted its much-anticipated Annual Eid Gala this past Saturday, April 12, bringing together a vibrant blend of culture, tradition, and community spirit in celebration of Eid ul Fitr at the Marriott Westchase hotel. the event welcomed dignitaries, elected officials, patrons, […]
Jews and Hindus Gather to Break Matzah during a Houston Passover Seder
By Eric Killalea HOUSTON: The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston sponsored a Passover Seder on Wednesday at Congregation Emanu El, welcoming hundreds of clergy, politicians, university professors and business leaders from across the metro to celebrate the liberation of the ancient Israelites from Egypt thousands of years ago. To Jews, the holiday symbolizes freedom and the […]
BAPS Celebrates Ram Navami, Swaminarayan Jayanti Across N. America
Devotees across North America gathered at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs to joyously celebrate the auspicious birth anniversaries of Bhagwan Shri Swaminarayan and Bhagwan Shri Ram with deep spiritual fervor and devotion. Observed on the Hindu calendrical day of Chaitra Sud 9—which fell on April 6 in 2025—these sacred birthdays commemorate the earthly manifestations of Bhagwan […]
7th Annual “Puranava” India Art & Culture Fest at Pearland Town Center
PEARLAND: The free, 7th annual Puranava India Art & Culture Fest will be held at Pearland Town Center Pavilion, on Saturday April 19 from 11 am through 6 pm. The colorful event aims to provide an experience of India’s vibrant, diverse, age-old culture which is still a living, integral part of modern India. This unique art and culture […]
Silver Heart Care (SHC) Hosts Its 5th Annual 5K/10K Charity Run
SUGAR LAND: On March 23, the trails of Sugar Land Memorial Park were filled with energy, excitement, and purpose as Silver Heart Care (SHC) hosted its 5th annual 5K/10K Charity Run. This event, which brought together participants from all over the Houston-Sugar Land area, raised funds to support SHC’s Wheels of Wellness initiative, which provides […]
Meenakshi Temple in Pearland Celebrates Mahashivarathri
By Dr. S. Chellaiah PEARLAND: Mahashivarathri, every year, is celebrated on the 14th day of Phalguna month when Chathurdasi falls at night and due to the alignment of celestial bodies, there is a natural flow of high energy among living beings. There are many legends behind the significance of Mahashivarathri. One legend mentions that this […]
Together Building the Awakened Home – Laying the First Stone
SUGAR LAND: The “Together Building the Awakened Home” ceremony, held on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the Universal Door Meditation Center, was a momentous and spiritually impactful. More than 300 people, composed of monastics, honored guests, members, and friends, gathered on this auspicious day to witness the “Laying of the First Stone” for the International […]
Celebrating Holi at Chinmaya Mission Houston
By Minakshi Juneja The Significance of Holi Holi, often called the Festival of Colors, holds deep spiritual significance in Hindu tradition. It marks the arrival of spring, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, as well as the joy of life’s renewal. The festival is rooted in several mythological stories, one of the most popular […]
Telfair Holi Celebration Ignites in a Spectacular Rainbow of Joy
SUGAR LAND: Imagine stepping into a kaleidoscope of colors—red, yellow, pink, and orange—where faces and outfits blend in perfect harmony. This wasn’t just any party; it was the electrifying celebration of Holi, the Indian festival of colors, right in the heart of Telfair, Sugarland, organized by Telfair Indo-American Cultural Association (TELICA), a 501.c.3 non-profit. Beyond […]
India House Launches Citizenship Center to Support Green Card Holders
HOUSTON: India House Houston proudly announces the launch of its Citizenship Center, a new free program designed to assist eligible Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs) on their path to U.S. citizenship. The center will provide citizenship classes, legal consultations, application assistance, and community resources to help LPRs navigate the naturalization process with confidence. The official launch […]
