Pooja Bhatt claims “many Weinsteins” within Bollywood and calls out Bhushan Kumar over copyright violation and unpaid dues
As the world reacts to the sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein, actress and film director Pooja Bhatt also took to social media to post her thoughts on Oscars academy’s move to hold an emergency meeting after expelling the Hollywood studio executive from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She tweeted, “Many Weinsteins within Bollywood. But […]
Raja The Great movie review: Another mindless entertainer from Ravi Teja
Tollywood star Ravi Teja is introduced as ‘Mass Maharaja’ a reputation that he earned due to the choice of his movies. Calling him ‘Maharaja of mindless entertainer’ would be more befitting as he has made a career with such films. You don’t go to watch a Ravi Teja film, which is directed by Anil Ravipudi, […]
Golmaal Again movie review: This Tabu and Ajay Devgn starrer generates some laughs
The usual suspects are back, a fourth time. The first frame has two cars, one bright red and the other yellow, and the star cast, decked out in black, swaying to the title song. It tells us that we are going to get more of the same: everyone standing around in one room, tossing smart-alecky […]
Why looking at the hallmark is important when buying gold jewellery
It is festival time and television, social media and billboards are all splattered with advertisements of gold jewellery. But how do you assess the purity of that gold neckpiece that you are planning to buy? Look at the hallmark on the jewellery. Hallmark certifies the purity of gold and here is how you can decode […]
Maruti becomes No. 1 exporter of passenger vehicles from India
Maruti Suzuki India has become the largest passenger vehicles exporter from India in the first half of the ongoing fiscal, dethroning Hyundai Motor India Ltd which has now been pushed to fourth spot behind Volkswagen and General Motors. In the April-September period this fiscal, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) exported 57,300 units of passenger vehicles (PVs) […]
Govt planning steps to ease GST compliance burden on SMEs: Hasmukh Adhia
NEW DELHI: Policymakers are considering steps to ease the compliance burden related to the goods and services tax (GST) on small businesses and to make product classification for taxation less complicated, said revenue secretary Hasmukh Adhia. The simplification process may result in some readjustment of tax rates, including a possible reduction in some items that attract […]
British-Indian couple launch awareness drive in memory of daughter
LONDON: An Indian-origin couple based in London have launched a worldwide allergyawareness drive in memory of their nine-year-old daughter who died of a severe reaction to blackberries and dairy. The Nainika Tikoo Memorial Trust (NTMT) for Allergy Care and Brain Research, named after the couple’s daughter Nainika, has been set up as a not-for-profit charitable trust to create […]
Trudeau’s new political rival is a Canadian Sikh with swag
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau’s newest political rival is a charismatic Sikh politician who rocks bright turbans, has social media savvy and is a vocal champion of the rights of people of colour and the LGBT community. Jagmeet Singh, the 38-year-old son of Punjabi immigrants, became the first non-white to head a major political party in […]
Two months after merger of factions, rivalries hit AIADMK again
CHENNAI: Rivalries have surfaced once again in the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), triggering fears of renewed political uncertainty in Tamil Nadu. Amid a year-long political chaos, the warring factions led by chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami and contender for the top job O. Panneerselvam buried the hatchet in August, sidelining the aunt-nephew due […]
As Islamic State collapses, MEA collects DNA from families of the 39 missing Indians
Ministry of External Affairs is gathering DNA samples of the families of the 39 missing Indians who were believed to have been captured by Islamic State (IS) militants from Mosul more than three years ago. These samples, ministry sources said, would be sent to Iraq and Syria to be matched with people captured from fallen […]
Tantalize Your Taste Buds & Drool Over Nirmanz Food Boutique!
By Vanshika Vipin Varma SUGAR LAND: There is no sincerer love than the love of food. We couldn’t agree more with George Bernard Shaw for sharing this wonderful quote, which most foodies would also love to agree with. For foodies every journey of a meal is an adventurous ride to fulfill their eclectic palate apart […]
An Alliance Forged for Harvey Relief Fosters Strength, Unity of South Asian Healthcare Groups
Click here for Photo Collage By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It was the kind of close collaboration of South Asian healthcare groups that has seldom been seen in the past five decades of the community’s growth in the US but one that many hope will become the harbinger of communal togetherness and harmony. And that was […]
Curtains Rise for the Spectacular Miss/Teen/Mrs. India USA Texas Beauty Pageant
By Vanshika Vipin Varma HOUSTON: Every year around this time, women from Texas compete for the coveted titles of Miss India USA Texas, Teen India USA Texas and Mrs. India USA Texas (MIUT). This year’s glitzy and glamorous show was held on Sunday, October 8. Sage Productions in association with Radio Dabang, Texans […]
GSSWH Donates $40,000 to Mayor’s Harvey Relief Fund
HOUSTON: Mother Nature has her own ways but when she gets angry, she comes down with a heavy hand. That’s what Hurricane Harvey did to Houstonians. Widespread flooding brought many parts of the metropolitan area to a grinding halt. The destruction caused by floodwaters was immense, and its impact on the lives of those affected […]
A Brotherhood of Masons Honor a Sikh Brother who Served So Willingly
By Jawahar Malhotra RICHMOND: There is a streak of generosity and kindliness that has percolated inside Raj Bhalla long before he first understood as a young boy where it would lead him. He found examples of giving to causes and helping others in the work of his father who was a Freemason and a Past […]
Grand Diwali Bazaar Celebrations at Sri Meenakshi Temple on Saturday October 14
By MTS Board members PEARLAND: Diwali (Deepavali) festival was celebrated at Sri Meenakshi Temple Society (MTS), Pearland on October 14, 2017 in a grand manner. With an estimated attendance of over 5,000 people of all ages from around the Houston metro area and over 42 vendor booths, the visitors came throughout the day in a […]
TCC Taped Ball Tournament Fall 2017: R2CC Winners, Cougars Runners up
HOUSTON: Right to Cricket Club (R2CC) won their 2nd TCC championship trophy thereby maintaining their clean record in the finals by defeating Cougars by 41 runs to be crowned as Champions of TCC Taped Ball Tournament Fall 2017 which comprised of 26 teams. This final was a match between two well matched teams with Cougars […]
Austin Sparkle’s in Diwali with Kusum Sharma’s Ramleela
By Kamlesh Narwani AUSTIN, TX: Ramleela is a dramatic adaptation of the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana based on Lord Rama’s life (seventh avatar of God Vishnu). Ramleela is globally enjoyed during Diwali to celebrate the return of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita to their Ayodhya Kingdom after 14 years of exile. Kalakriti Performing Arts (501c non-profit) under the direction of Kusum Sharma, […]
BAPS Charities Donates $165,000 to Plant 100,000 Trees: Supports Plant-a-Billion Trees Initiative
STAFFORD: BAPS Charities supported The Nature Conservancy (TNC) through Walk Green 2017, a series of walkathons hosted by BAPS Charities in centers across the country. On October 7, 2017, BAPS Charities presented TNC executives and program leadership with a check for $165,000. The donation will help to plant 100,000 trees in 2017 and supports the Plant a Billion Trees Initiative. BAPS Charities volunteers and […]
Succession Planning for Small Business Owners
HOUSTON: Most business owners want to grow their business and maybe even pass it on to the next generation. But how many owners actually succeed? Relatively few, as it turns out. Studies show only a third of family firms make it to second generation and just a sliver get passed onto the third generation.* A […]
