Indo-Australian Singer Courts Grammy for Heart-warming Song
Indo-Australian singer, Siyer has officially submitted to this year’s Grammy Awards. His single, Nindiya, a song on mothers experiencing the ‘empty nest’ moment has been well received by peers and the audience alike. Earlier this year, The Recording Academy (the home of the Grammy Awards) invited Siyer (a.k.a Shriram Iyer) to join as a Voting […]
IAA Presents Anirudh Varma Collective
HOUSTON: On the evening of September 29, 2023, the audience at the Zilkha Hall of the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts was treated to the captivating music of the Anirudh Varma Collective, a group of talented young musicians from New Delhi. In the US on its debut tour sponsored by the Indo American Association […]
Kinjal Dave Garba: Power of Music, Community, and Collaboration
HOUSTON: On a memorable Sunday, Sept 17th evening in Houston, Kinjal Dave, the reigning queen of Gujarati folk music, cast a spell over 2000 eager fans. This spectacular show, organized by Ramdev Masala and Nextstar Entertainment, was a testament to the power of music, community, and collaboration. Promoted exclusively by Masala Radio 98.7 FM, the […]
A Kavi Semmelan that Kept the Packed Hall in Stitches!
HOUSTON: On Friday, August 11, 2023, the International Hindi Association Houston Chapter and India Culture Center, once again hosted the highly anticipated annual event, the Hindi Hasya Kavi Sammellan. Three distinguished poets from India embarked on a North American tour, captivating audiences across 24 different cities before culminating their journey on Labor Day weekend. The […]
ICC Celebrating Independence Day & 50 Years of Excellence
HOUSTON: On Aug 19th, at Houston Marriot Sugar Land, we are thrilled to commemorate the remarkable milestone of 50 years ICC gala, since the establishment of the India Culture Center at 6 pm. For half a century, our organization has been dedicated to promoting and preserving the rich heritage, traditions, and diversity of Indian culture. […]
Mughal–E-Azam Creates History in Houston!
HOUSTON: Harry Shah of Bollywood Entertainment took Houstonians back nearly 500 years to relive the splendor of the Mughal Era for three days – JULY 14-15-16 during Mughal-E-Azam, the Broadway Musical at the Wortham Center, presented nationally by Cinema on Stage. The recently remodeled Wortham Center with its spectacular high ceilings, lush maroon carpet and […]
Rooted in Wellness Highlights Health Disparities in Communities of Color at Tagore Center Foundation Event
HOUSTON: The Tagore Center Foundation (TCF), in partnership with Pembroke Taparelli Arts & Film Festival (PTAFF), recently hosted the “Rooted in Wellness” Film Festival event at its newly opened campus in West Houston. The Rooted in Wellness film festival promoted diverse modalities of health and wellness to communities of color through two short films, followed by panel […]
Masala Radio 98.7 FM Celebrates 30 Year Journey @ Musaafer
HOUSTON: Masala Radio 98.7 FM celebrated 30 years with 30 of their team members also known as the “Crazy Masala Crew”. The party was held at Musaafer – one of America’s most enchanting Indian restaurants & bar. The journey of 30 years seems extraordinary for Sunil & Sandhya Thakkar who started the radio show in […]
Margaritaville Lake Resort Honors Cultural Traditions of South Asian Weddings
CONROE: Located about an hour north of the Houston area, a lush, tropical oasis on a secluded lakefront awaits – Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston. A destination in itself, the resort offers the perfect setting to carry out the time-honored traditions of South Asian weddings. “Our wide array of venues, amenities, and activities […]
IAA Hosts Niche Entertainment’s ‘Dil Se’: Superlative Singing & Dancing
By Jyoti Kulkarni HOUSTON: The musical genius of composer A.R. Rahman was on display through a superlative audio-visual and live performance by Niche Entertainment of Pune. Niche has presented a series of such unique performances for over a decade, including “Bhairav to Bahiravi”, “Black and White” and “Prabhat to Sairat”. Niche Entertainment is currently on […]
‘7 Letters to My Daughters’: A Book Launch by Houston’s Own Rani Puranik
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: An elegant book launch was staged Wednesday, May 24 at the Julia Ideson building of the Houston Public Library for first-time author Rani Puranik. Puranik has written an autobiographical novel of her personal emotional, spiritual and corporate journey in the form of letters written to her two daughters, Bhakti and Sharayu, […]
Navroze 2023 Celebration at Zoroashtrian Association of Houston Center
By Tehmi Dastoor HOUSTON: The ZHCC’s 25th Salgirah and Navroze celebration was a grand success on all counts. The proudly paraded gaaras and daglis (traditional Parsi outfits), delicious Parsi cuisine catered mainly by Naushad Mehta, and a local dance band headed by DJ Farrokh Firozgary, all contributed to a memorable gala evening. However, the icing […]
After a Three-year Gap, IMAGH’s Eid Milan Comes Back in Style!
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It’s been three years due to the COVID years, since the last time the Indian Muslim Association of Greater Houston took on such a huge event but after the Eid Milan held this past Saturday, May 13, it was a happy déjà vu moment again! The last time the Milan was […]
A House-full IAA Audience Enjoys Kaushiki Chakraborty Classical Concert
By Radhika Day and Jyoti Kulkarni HOUSTON: Houstonians enjoyed a very special treat for Mother’s Day. On Saturday May 13th, IAA-Houston, Houston’s leading arts organization for three decades, presented acclaimed Indian classical vocalist Kaushiki Chakraborty at the Wortham Center. One of the finest classical vocalists of the modern era, who has been hailed as the” […]
Asia Society Hosts ‘Incredible India’ Cultural Performances, Fashion Show
HOUSTON: Celebrating three generations of fashion, dance, and food, the Incredible India presentation was a collaboration between Asia Society Texas and the Indian Consulate in Houston. The presentation was emceed by KHOU TV anchor Rekha Muddaraj. The leadership team behind the 75th anniversary of India’s independence (Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav) included Annu Rao Naik and […]
Houston’s Indian-American Debuts His First Sci-fi Film “Mandala: The UFO Incident” on May 19
HOUSTON: Ajay Sarpeshkar’s directorial debut, Mandala: The UFO Incident, marks an exciting new chapter in his artistic journey. With a graduate degree in engineering and over a decade experience in technology, Ajay’s creative itch led him to explore photography and filmmaking as a hobby, which eventually paved the way for his first feature-length film. Over […]
When its Vaisakhi, its Dance, Fashion, Dhol & Bhangra!
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It’s been four years since the last time Jasmeeta Singh took on such a huge event when she held the last Vaisakhi Mela all on her own (see https://www.indoamerican- news.com/gajda-wajda-punjab-vaisakhi-2019-unites-bhangra-and-fashion/) at the White Oaks Music Center in the near East side. In between, she has taken on a few events for […]
IAA Presents Classical Singer Kaushiki Chakraborty
HOUSTON: The Indo-American Association, Houston (IAA) is delighted to present Kaushiki Chakraborty, internationally recognized singer, and composer of Hindustani music at the Wortham Center, Houston on May 13, 2023 at 7:30pm. Kaushiki Chakraborty, widely regarded as one of the finest classical vocalists of the modern era, has been hailed as the” torchbearer of the Patiala […]
Laya Taal Saadhana is Back with a Thunderous Tabla Performance by Students of Pt. Shantilal Shah
By Sam Sabapathy HOUSTON: Indian Music Society of Houston (IMS), hosted its much-awaited 11th Laya Taal Saadhana (LTS), on April 9th, 2023 at Stafford Civic Center, Houston, Texas, USA. It was a special Tabla performance by the students of Pt. Shantilal Shah, renowned Tabla maestro in Houston. Emcee Paromita Nag, beautifully narrated the program and […]
