Vedic Heritage School Year End Program Celebrated at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By Mahesh K Iyer HOUSON: The annual Year End Program (YEP) by the Vedic Heritage Class (VHS) students of Sri Meenakshi Temple was celebrated on 5/18/2014 at the temple Kalyanamantapam. Garuda Rao, the coordinator of VHS, ensured the execution of a well thought out event, which was attended by nearly 350 individuals. A team of […]
Bharathi Kalai Manram Celebrates Annual Tamil School Year end Program
By Akilan Gopal HOUSTON: This year marks the 40th Anniversary for the cultural organization Bharathi Kalai Manram (BKM), an organization that provides a forum for cultural and social interaction with special emphasis on fine arts, literature and performing arts of Tamil speaking people from India. Among BKM’s established programs is its Tamil School, educating children […]
Sri Meenakshi Temple’s 11 Days of Mahotsavam: Cultural Festival
By Akilan Gopal & Parthasarathy Krishnamurthy PEARLAND: On May 2, the bells chimed auspiciously, as children dressed in traditional Indian clothes assembled in Houston’s Sri Meenakshi Temple for the inaugural day of the 11 day Chitrai Mahotsavam for Goddess Meenakshi. The event was grand and traditional just like in Madurai with festivities such as flag […]
Meenakshi Weds Sundareswarar A Divine Wedding at Meenakshi Temple!
By Nalini Sadagopan PEARLAND: The grand finale of the eleven day Mahotsavam at the Pearland Meenakshi Temple culminated in the divine wedding ceremony of Goddess Meenakshi with Lord Sundareswarar on May 11. The Kalyana Mandapam with nearly 1300 devotees, eagerly witnessing the auspicious ceremonies was an eye catching splendor. As in a traditional wedding the […]
They Sing Their Hearts Out for All the Moms
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It’s a tradition that has grown over the past 17 years and even though he is preoccupied with the restaurant business, Rajan Radhakrishnan feels the tug at his heart every Mother’s Day to sing and bring a smile of joy to his mother who is 9, but alas, she lives far […]
Galson Auto & Body Wins 2014 BBB Pinnacle Award
By Mitan Sidhu HOUSTON: It was a special day again last week for Galsons Auto & Body as it was recognized for being the best in its category, Automotive Service and Repair – winning the Pinnacle Award – from the Better Business Bureau of Houston at its annual awards day luncheon this past Wednesday, May […]
4th Hindu Youth Awards in Houston
HOUSTON: Seven Hindu youth received awards for their outstanding services at the 4th Hindu youth awards banquet in Houston on May 10 held by the Hindus of Greater Houston at the Arya Samaj premises. After the traditional opening ceremony the awards cum gala co-chair Richa Dixit aptly said “the youth are the torchbearers of tradition […]
Club 24 Philanthropy Directs Donations from the Hearts of its Members
Click here for photo Collage By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: “You never want to take publicity seriously as it will go away in a New York minute”, declared Rusty Hardin on the steps of the backyard brick patio to an adoring group of people who had gathered around the kidney-shaped pool and sat at the tables […]
Infused with Wisdom of the Ages, SOS’ 2014 Graduates Celebrate
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: In the video that was shown towards the end of the evening, one of the new graduates in the room, Rishi Goswami, played the role of a frustrated, overworked young husband who comes home late one evening to his wife (Meher Patel) and she calls out to him, “Hi honey, […]
Community Expects a Larger Role for NRIs in Modi Government Indo-Americans See Exit Polls as Beginning of a New Era in India
By Haider Kazim HOUSTON: Exit polls showing a decisive victory for the NDA alliance led by Narendra Modi in India’s parliamentary elections have cheered Houston’s Indian community which sees a new beginning in India. “The new government led by Sri Narendra Modi will herald a new beginning,” said Houston businessman Ramesh Bhutada who has helped […]
Handbags with a Designer’s Touch Celebrate the Rural Indian Woman
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Indian fashion took a page from the latest trend in retailing, the Pop-Up Shop, to showcase the creative designs in handbags, featuring some handcrafted fabrics and unusual compositions with others. Open just for the day this past Saturday, May 10, the shop Earthredz was named for the company headed by three […]
Akshaya Tritiya and Chandan Yatra Celebrated at the Gaudiya Matha Temple
HOUSTON: Sri Govindaji Gaudiya Matha celebrated its first Akshay Tritiya and Chandan Yatra festival on May 1and May 2, at its Temple in northwest Houston. The importance of this day is explained by Srila Narayana Maharaja, the founder of the temple, as follows – “Akshaya means ‘not perishable.’ Any endeavor started on this day will […]
Houston Helps Eradicate Illiteracy in Rural India Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation USA, Annual Fundraising Event Houston Chapter
HOUSTON: The Ekal Vidyalaya Houston Chapter held its Annual Fundraising Event on May 4, at the Stafford Performing Arts Center. The event was attended by over 1000 guests and raised over $400,000. The Houston community pledged their support to over 1100 schools across rural India. This annual event raises funds to help eradicate illiteracy from […]
Go to Your Room, Mother ! Memorial Weekend Fun ……..
HOUSTON: Imagine that. The last of your brood is finally and firmly established in a college dorm. Ahh, the space and the quiet! Evenings a deux, candlelight and romance beckon again. Will it be Bali or Barcelona? But what if these back-to-romance plans are nipped in the bud by two unexpected and unruly additions to […]
Rabindra Jayanti Celebrations by TSH
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: It started with the garlanding ceremony of the Tagore statue in Tagore Grove at the Ray Miller Park on the evening of May 7 (Ponchishe Baishakh), Tagore’s 153rd birth anniversary. Chorus songs, “Hey Nuton, Jodi tor daak shune”, and recitation of poems, “Endless Time, Stream of Life” and planting of rose […]
India House Strengthens its Commitment to Promote and Unite Cultures
By Shikha Sinha HOUSTON: Nurturing the soul of Indian culture, India House is thrilled to bring about many fun, fitness and learning events to its members and the residents of Houston and Greater Houston community. India House’s mission is to promote and unite cultures and serve human needs by bringing resources, education, services and Indian […]
Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center Names New Director
The Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center (HIPRC), located on the Harborview Medical Center campus, is a worldwide leader in injury research, education, outreach, and training. Founded in 1985, HIPRC is supported by the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. HIPRC faculty and staff are devoted to programs aimed at diminishing the […]
Hasya and Vyang in Houston
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: Long before the advent of stand up comedy on Indian television, there was “Hasya Kavi Sammelan” – a group of poets gathering to deliver verses with humor infused in them. Often satirical, sometimes emotional and always amusing, these poems were thought provoking and rib-tickling at the same time. Telecast often at […]
Travels and Cultures Inspire to Launch Earthredz
HOUSTON: Three friends with different backgrounds, inspired and moved by their travels and exposure to different cultures, decided to combine their talents and passions. Earthredz took its first breath. Blending cultures, originality and function, we have created a contemporary, unique and affordable collection of handbags, totes and clutches that will appeal to even the most […]
Offshore Technology Conference Sees Rising Indian Influence
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is the premiere conference of the oil and gas industry. Over 90,000 delegates from around the globe gathered earlier this week in Houston, the energy capital of the world. A small but highly influential segment of the OTC gathering consists of executives with an Indian pedigree—managers of […]
