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NRI Researcher Contributed to First Pill for Postpartum Depression in Women

NRI Researcher Contributed to First Pill for Postpartum Depression in Women

Dr. Samba Reddy has pioneered research on neurosteroids that paved the way for the new oral pill for postpartum depression in women.   COLLEGE STATION: On August 4, 2023, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zuranolone (Zurzuvae) as the first oral neurosteroid treatment for postpartum depression (PPD) in women. PPD is a […]

Sewa, MMNA & HSS Hold 5K Walkathon for Health

Sewa, MMNA & HSS Hold 5K Walkathon for Health

RICHMOND, TX: Sewa Houston SELF team organized their 29th 5k walk/run in association with Maheshwari Mahasabha of North America (MMNA) SW and Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) on Saturday, August 12 at Aliana. In spite of the hot weather, over 120 people turned up, including several kids and youth! The goal was to promote an active […]

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar inspires a packed Wortham Theater to create a stress-free and violence-free society

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar inspires a packed Wortham Theater to create a stress-free and violence-free society

HOUSTON: On Tuesday, August 1st, 2023, Global humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation (AOLF), interacted with local communities in and around the City of Houston. The event titled “Sixth Sense” was held at the Wortham Theater Center, as part of Gurudev’s 30 city US tour […]

“Why Meditation?” — Anandmurti Gurumaa Provides Guidance

“Why Meditation?” — Anandmurti Gurumaa Provides Guidance

A gyani (enlightened being) knows his true, ever-blissful ‘Self’. Thus, although he performs all actions, he is not dependent on the world for anything. He is blissfully content in his own ‘Self’. And only such a being can be the non-doer of actions and thus the non-bearer of its consequences. He is ever content with […]

Indian Doctors Charity Clinic Finds a Modern, New Home at GSH

Indian Doctors Charity Clinic Finds a Modern, New Home at GSH

By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It’s a dream that became a reality through the perseverance and devotion of a few people who believed in helping those in medical distress. As such projects go, it started with a vision to help others who couldn’t afford simple medical treatment. It touched the hearts of the husband and wife […]

75 Days of Hope: BAPS Hosts Blood Drive in NJ

75 Days of Hope: BAPS Hosts Blood Drive in NJ

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ: BAPS Charities, in collaboration with local hospitals and organizations, proudly announces the commencement of a blood donation drive at the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey. This extraordinary event will last for over ten weeks, making it one of the largest blood drives in the state. With an ambitious target of collecting […]

Ibn Sina Foundation to Explore Founding of an Osteopathic Hospital

Ibn Sina Foundation to Explore Founding of an Osteopathic Hospital

HOUSTON: The shortage of minority physicians nationally can be attributed to several complex factors. One key reason is the limited access to quality education and resources for underrepresented minority communities. Many individuals from these communities face socioeconomic challenges that hinder their ability to pursue higher education, including medical school. Additionally, there is a lack of […]

International Day of Yoga 2023

International Day of Yoga 2023

International Day of Yoga 2023: Enthusiastic Celebrations throughout Houston

International Day of Yoga 2023: Enthusiastic Celebrations throughout Houston

By Vijay Pallod HOUSTON: Houston has been celebrating International Day of Yoga for 9th year. This year, the participation extended to more than 25 organizations, including several that joined for the first time. Five of the events took place in open grounds. Even though weather was very hot, large number of people participated from both […]

Houston Celebration of International Day of Yoga 2023 with the Theme: ‘Yoga for Humanity’

Houston Celebration of International Day of Yoga 2023 with the Theme: ‘Yoga for Humanity’

HOUSTON: The Consulate General of India, Houston in collaboration with several organizations across the Greater Houston area join to celebrate the 9th International Day of Yoga. This ancient Indian practice received unprecedented global attention nine years ago when the United Nations recognized June 21st as the International Day of Yoga. An initiative of India’s Prime […]

Arora’s Cancer Success Story, Made with Houston Connections

Arora’s Cancer Success Story, Made with Houston Connections

By Jawahar Malhotra KARNAL, Haryana Pradesh, India: When Manish Arora arrived in the Bayou City in December 2021 for a cancer treatment only available at the famed M.D. Anderson Cancer Hospital at the Texas Medical Center, he was rightly fearful of being in a strange city with only a couple of connections through his physician; […]

100th Birthday of Beloved Guru and Mother: Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi , Founder of Sahaja Yoga Meditation

100th Birthday of Beloved Guru and Mother: Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi , Founder of Sahaja Yoga Meditation

Humanitarian and Mother to All Early life Shri Mataji was born at noon on the Spring Equinox of March 21, 1923 in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, the center  of India. She was raised in a Christian family by two well-educated, loving parents, who actively advocated and fought for India’s independence. Her family and those she encountered […]

NRI Neuroscientist Develops First Medicine for Difficult-to-treat Epilepsy

NRI Neuroscientist Develops First Medicine for Difficult-to-treat Epilepsy

COLLEGE STATION, Texas: After completing his pharmacy degree at Kakatiya University in Warangal and PhD at Panjab University in Chandigarh, India, D. Samba Reddy, PhD, RPh, now a Regents Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics at Texas A&M University School of Medicine, was embarking on a career teaching and researching at one […]

Houston Marathon Wows Sewa International Volunteers, Runners

Houston Marathon Wows Sewa International Volunteers, Runners

HOUSTON: While the Indian American community was celebrating the winter festivals of Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri, and others, a few from the community geared up to participate and volunteer for the 51st Chevron Houston Marathon held on Sunday, January 15. The marathon attracted over 27,000 participants, and broke the previous records set by runners. Participants from […]

International Day of Yoga 2022: All Around Houston

International Day of Yoga 2022: All Around Houston

HOUSTON: Yoga enthusiasts throughout the greater Houston region joined the world in celebrating the International Day of Yoga 2022 on Tuesday, June 21.

SAFEST: South Asians for Each Other’s Spiritual Toning

SAFEST: South Asians for Each Other’s Spiritual Toning

By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: Over time, some of us are susceptible to bouts of loneliness, despondency, and possible depression. Psychological studies have suggested that interaction with a support group has medicinal qualities that may help us achieve mental wellbeing as well as develop lasting friendships. One such support group is SAFEST, which meets once a […]

Houston’s Payal Patel Joins HHS Health Advisory Council

Houston’s Payal Patel Joins HHS Health Advisory Council

ANN ARBOR: Dr. Patel is an Infectious Diseases Physician and Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at University of Michigan and the Medical Director of Antimicrobial Stewardship at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. Her interests include infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship implementation work in the US and globally. She is recognized as […]

Instructive Dodumentary: “Such is Life”

Instructive Dodumentary: “Such is Life”

SUGAR LAND: Imagine not knowing what and where your assets are at the most vulnerable time of your life. Suddenly you are thrown from the denial stage to absolute reality when a spouse is gone. This short film – Such is Life – opens your eyes to the importance of arranging financial and legal affairs […]

Paying it Forward …

Paying it Forward …

By Sachin Jakhotya PUNE: 21st March is celebrated as World Down’s Syndrome Day.  It is quite subtle to understand why it is celebrated on 21st March – The 21st day of March (the 3rd month of the year) signifies the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down’s syndrome…No wonder this […]

FCCRS Hosts Virtual fundraiser for Cancer Patient Manish Arora

FCCRS Hosts Virtual fundraiser for Cancer Patient Manish Arora

HOUSTON: The Foundation For Children Cancer, Research and Support, a Houston-based non-profit held a magnificent on-line fundraiser on Sunday evening, February 27,for Manish Aurora, a 43 year-old cancer patient at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center who is battling a serious cancer, diffused large B-cell lymphoma. The virtual fundraiser called Umeed (Hope) started with the introduction of […]

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