Selective approach to terrorism will be futile: PM Modi at BRICS Summit
A selective approach to countering terrorist individuals or organizations will be futile and counter-productive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. Speaking at a plenary session of the BRICS Summit in Goa, Modi said the reach of terrorism was global and called for deeper engagement between the national security advisers of the five member nations […]
Kusum Sharma’s Ramleela Reverberates a Quiet Sunday Afternoon
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: Over the period of years Ram Leela has evolved into a highly venerated art form having traveled to far corners of the globe, through Indian Diaspora, not as an act of cultural recovery but as fresh expressions of a persistent faith. Last Sunday, October 9, Houstonians witnessed an awe-inspiring regal dramatic folk […]
Yes, Feed Their Minds, … but not on a Hungry Stomach
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: It’s a pretty simple notion, one that was implemented by the British in the Madras Corporation in 1925 and by the French in the Union Territory of Pondicherry in 1930: provide a mid-day meal to children in school so that they could better concentrate their minds on studying on a […]
GSH Navratri Mahotsav 2016
By Priya Chokshi-Thakkar HOUSTON: The Gujarati Samaj of Houston (GSH) has done it again. Under the leadership of President Amee Patel and Vice-President Rakesh Shah, the entire committee and Board of Trustees planned a grand event for Navratri Mahotsav 2016. Friday and Saturday Garbas were held at an outdoor venue – Houston Farm and Ranch, […]
Open Mic Night at India House
HOUSTON: On the eve of October 1, India House and GlobalDesis jointly organized a very successful and entertaining Open Mic Night for Houston audience, a musical performance from GlobalDesis group. This was second Open Mic Night hosted at India House. This event saw some changes from the last one based on audience feedback. This time, […]
Friendly TV Chef Kapoor Gives Lessons at the Home Hearth
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: Not only did he come fully prepared to demonstrate how to make some dishes for the invited crowd of admirers who have seen him countless times on cable TV, he was completely at ease cracking jokes in Hindi and English and used his Facebook page to do a post live […]
First Durga Puja of 2016 Organized by VSGH Draws Record Crowds
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: One couldn’t have asked for better weather to kick off Debi paksha, Navratri and Mahalaya with Durga Puja on October 1 at the Vedanta Society of Greater Houston grounds. Swami Kripamayananda, head of the Toronto Vedanta Society presided over the event, his 5th year in a row. The day started with […]
Tribute to Hindu Guru His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj
STAFFORD: On Sunday, October 2, government officials, community leaders, devotees, and well-wishers gathered at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Stafford, Texas paid tribute to the life of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj. The fifth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha departed his mortal body on August 13, 2016, […]
Second Presidential Debate Draws Many Together to Watch
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: When so much is going on during this hectic festive Navratri-Dusserah-Diwali season, the national election had added a degree of excitement that borders on a frenzied sport for the many keenly watching political races. And this cycle, none has garnered more interest than the Presidential contest between Donald Trump and Hilary […]
Magnificent Suvasini Puja at the Navarathri Celebrations at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By MK Sriram & G.N. Prasad PEARLAND: Sri Meenakshi Temple, reputed to be the most authentic temple in southern United States, recently celebrated the Navarathri festival in a grand manner. The nine day festival occurs twice a year, once in spring and the other in fall and is called the Sarada Navarathri. This year Navarathri […]
Judge Ravi Sandill Reminds ISCA Seniors to Vote
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The local community has a special spot in their heart for the Indian Seniors Citizen Association, the ranks of which are swelling every month. And every month, the ISCA meets at their usual spot, the Bayland Park Community Center in Sharpstown, unless there is a special occasion when they hold their […]
Creating Learning Opportunities out of Halloween
HOUSTON: Fall is here, which means that Halloween is right around the corner! While candy and costumes take center stage during the fall holiday, there are a number of ways that kids can learn from the spooky celebration in and out of the classroom. Best in Class, which helps K-12 students move towards the top […]
Katy Youth Cricketers Raise 10, 297 Meals for Houston Food Bank
KATY: Katy Youth Cricket (KYC) young cricketers between ages 6-14 years, who firmly believed in KYC’s mantra that “we have two hands, one for ourselves and second to help others”, participated in Houston Food Bank (HFB) – Hunger Game 2016 from 22 July – 6 August. “Serving our neighbors and communities is the best way […]
Consumers and Retailers Warned about Counterfeit Food Products from India
FLUSHING, NY: Because of a huge influx of unauthorized food and other products from India, US retailers and consumers alike are being warned to be especially vigilant when purchasing products from the country. More than half of all the snack products that were tested and then blocked from sale in the US in 2015 were from […]
Dance Drama, Singing Sensation for Nov. 4 Cancer Fundraiser
STAFFORD: Virtuosi of Performing Arts promises to bring an extraordinary and unique event to the audience on Friday, November 4 at 8pm at the Old Stafford Center. “The first part of the show will be a unique dance drama, ‘Fisherman and his Soul’ based on a French story by Oscar Wilde”, explained VPA’s Executive Director Keka Kar. “The performers […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Kathal De Pakore (Fried Jackfruit Fritters)
You can find kathal most of the year in Delhi. It is popular because It is starchy and fibrous and people call it the “vegetarian’s meat” because of its texture once it is cooked in a curry. To make this dish, you need green kathal, otherwise when they ripen they become very sweet and are […]
