Ground Breaking Ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Plaza
DALLAS, TX: The Ground Breaking Ceremony of ”Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Plaza” in Thomas Jefferson Park, happened on Saturday, May 3, in Irving, TX. Nikki Haley, Governor South Carolina, Beth Van Duyne, Mayor of Irving City, and India’s Consul General from Houston, Parvathaneni Harish and many other dignitaries attended the ceremonies. “The 7 foot tall 30 inch wide Bronze statue was cast in […]
DAYA: GREATER HOUSTON AGENCY SERVING SOUTH ASIAN FAMILIES IN CRISIS Appealing As a Local Charity, Daya 2014 Gala Raises Awareness
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: Successful members of our community are often besieged with worthy appeals for charitable donations. But the donors at Daya’s 2014 Gala felt emotionally satisfied as they helped families that are truly besieged—victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, in our own greater Houston region. Daya Inc. a local agency serving Houston’s […]
SWARALAYAM ARTS FORUM ANNUAL STUDENT RECITAL Laya-Taal-Saadhna 2014: Inspired Performances Thrill Audience
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: One of the highlights of the annual Hindustani classical student recitals in Houston is the Laya-Taal-Saadhna program of precussion ensembles on the tabla by students of Pandit Shantilal Shah. The students ranged in age from preschoolers to retired professionals. This year’s recital, by more than 72 students, was held Saturday, April […]
Chitram: A Portrait of India
By Suveena Guglani HOUSTON: Forty-six singers, forty-eight dancers, one stage. For over 1200 attendees at University of Houston’s Cullen Performance Hallon Saturday, April 26, CHITRAM was a journey into the richness and grandeur of everything that is India. Kanniks Kannikeswaran, once again managed to hold Houston spellbound as he captured the essence of Indian art […]
A Determined Ramesh Cherivirala Runs Hard for FBISD Trustee Position 1
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: Ramesh Cherivirala has been a man on a mission ever since he announced his candidacy for Fort Bend ISD Trustee Position 1 in mid-February and he has been burning up the hours in each day reaching out to the public. This past Sunday, April 27, he was late coming to […]
IMAGH Launches South Asian Youth Alliance (SAYA)
By Hafeeza Shaik HOUSTON: After months of planning and anticipation, the South Asian Youth Alliance (SAYA) was launched on April 27, at the Turkish Raindrop Center. SAYA is the second organization under the Indian Muslims Association of Greater Houston (IMAGH) banner. (The first organization is Club 65, an association for Seniors in the community). The […]
Meenakshi Temple Embarks on Expansion of Main Sannidhi and Praharam for Mahalakshmi
PEARLAND: Sri Meenakshi Temple Society (MTS) launched the Main Temple Renovation Project (MTRP) on April 24, with a fundraising kick off meeting at Sri Meenakshi Temple Kalayana Mandapam. MTS is the first traditional Hindu religious landmark in the Southwest United States; built over three decades ago the MTS facility has been attracting thousands of devotees […]
Through Wello, Ek Disha Reaches Another Milestone
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: The very well organized annual luncheon by Ek Disha (A Direction) at the Asia Society of Texas on April 23 was packed to capacity with donors, well-wishers, media and organizers – all for a good cause. The society which has been around since 2005 is guided by the simple philosophy of […]
The Connoisseurs Learn and Share What They Know
By Jawahar Malhotra SPRING BRANCH, TX: Earlier in the twilight, the breeze knocked down the foldable projection screen and the camera tripod – all of which were easily fixable – but that didn’t deter the small group of frequent travelers from hearing about Ajay Sarpeshkar travels to Bali later in the evening. The images shone […]
Nelson Mandela Peace Award Bestowed on the Charitable Organization Supported by Austin Based Hindu Temple
AUSTIN, TX: JKP Education, a non-profit organization supported by Radha Madhav Dham Hindu Temple in Austin, has won the Nelson Mandela Peace Award for its contribution to the education of underprivileged girls in rural India. Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat (JKP) Education, located in Uttar Pradesh (UP), India, provides 100% free education, from kindergarten to postgraduate studies, […]
Ever Smiling and Loving, Radha Golikeri Turns 90 to a Warm Celebration
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: “What most people don’t know is that my amma is an avid sports fan”, revealed Rita Golikeri to titters from the crowd. “Ask her what the stats are on any player or how the Houston Rockets did in the playoffs (they won the third game) and she’ll tell you!” she […]
IACAN Gala Celebrates Life and Offers Hope to Patients and Survivors
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: With cancer survivors lined up behind her, Kumud Nilekani stood onstage and sang a touching song celebrating Life, the theme of the Gala that the Indo American Cancer Awareness Network held this past Saturday, April 19 at the Westchase Marriott Hotel. But, just as much as the Gala was a celebration, […]
Fitness Day at Meenakshi Temple 5-K Walkathon and the Inaugural Basketball Tournament
MTS 5-K Walkathon By Dr. Al Alagappan PEARLAND: The saying “Healthy body is important for a Healthy Mind” is often heard; this theme was the background to Sri Meenakshi Temple Society (MTS) Fitness day held on Aprill 20th. The day started with the second annual 5-K Walkathon event with around 200 people (adults and children) […]
Classical Arts Society Takes Music Lovers to a World of Melody, Harmony and Melharmony
By Chittoor Ramachandran HOUSTON: Classical Arts Society presented its second part of the annual Tyagaraja festival as a two-day event on April 11 and 12. At its 37th year milestone, some of the ingenious changes made in the society’s course have been applauded by the music lovers of Greater Houston. The festival once again reassured […]
Ashirwad Celebrates to Appreciate Happy Day 6
HOUSTON: Ashirwad A Blessing Temple celebrated Happy Day 6 on Saturday, April 19, in Cinco Ranch High School, Katy. Happy Day is Ashirwad’s end of the year graduation and appreciation dinner. Highlights of the evening were Chief Teacher’s Commitment Award, Sloka-Thon, Sloka-Bet, Vedic Fair 3 Appreciation, “Karma”, Play by Ashirwad Students, Annual Sloka Recital and […]
Welcome Back Reception for Nina Magon after Completing NBC TV Show
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Surrounded by a crowd of guests who came to welcome her back, Nina Magon expressed her appreciation for the outpouring of support. “I’ve been gone for five months while we taped all the episodes of the show in Los Angeles”, she said as she stood besides the displayed furniture in the […]
Nepali New Year Celebrated
HOUSTON: Nepalese Association of Houston (NAH) organized a social and cultural evening to celebrate 4th Nepal Day in Houston and the arrival of Nepali New Year 2071 on April 11, in Houston. During the Non-resident Nepali Conference 2010 held in Houston, Mayor of Houston Honorable Annise Parker had recognized to celebrate Nepal Day in Houston […]
KP George for Fort Bend ISD Trustee Position #5
HOUSTON: KP George grew up in a tiny village in South India. He began his education learning the local language, walking barefoot to get to school. Even as he did his homework in his straw hut by the light of a kerosene lamp and helped his parents farm before and after school, KP dreamed […]
NATA Health Fair Held with Passion for Community Service
HOUSTON: North American Telugu Association (NATA) organized a mega health fair on April 12 in Navasota, Texas. This event was conducted with the help of various HSBV and BCS doctors to celebrate World Health Day. “The fair benefited hundreds of people in the Brazos Valley,” said organizers Prof. Samba Reddy, a professor of medicine and […]
New Exhibition at Asia Society Texas Center Fascinating Depictions of Indian Gods and Goddesses
HOUSTON: Asia Society Texas Center will present a series of vibrant photographs by Brooklyn-based Indian contemporary artist Manjari Sharma and modern chromolithographs produced by the Raja Ravi Varma Press in an exhibition entitled Transcendent Deities of India: The Everyday Occurrence of the Divine, on view May 2 through September 14. This is the first time […]
