Western and Indian Music Blend in a Haunting Melody of Divinity
HOUSTON: Love, Music and Divinity are universal. They bring harmony. They unite. In fact, they are the very essence of all life. On Saturday, November 7, in Houston TX, Indian ragas and western notes mingled seamlessly, merging with lyrics in many languages to make heavenly music that had the 60+ performers as well as the […]
A Diwali for Seniors and Their Families to Make the Heart Happy
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: For a club of seniors over 65, this group is an energetic bunch with outdoor activities scheduled regularly several times a year and a monthly meeting at the Bayland Community Center on the city’s southwest side each month. They aim to make life happy for the older generation of Indo-Americans and […]
Narainji Kataria An Iconic Hindu Activist
By Prakash Waghmare Shri Narainji Kataria, the ‘Hindu Lion’ that roared relentlessly for more than 30 years in the interest of his community, passed away quietly in his sleep on November 2 night at the age of 85. Narainji was like Iconic ‘Shri Balasaheb Thakare of USA’ – fearless, passionate, and determined to uphold the dignity of […]
Indo Americans at UNICEF Ball Lend a Helping Hand
HOUSTON: The U.S. Fund for UNICEF hosted the third annual UNICEF Audrey Hepburn® Society Ball on Friday, November 6 at the Hilton Americas Hotel, which raised funds to support UNICEF’s work to put children first. The event honored former First Lady Barbara Bush with the Margaret Alkek Williams Humanitarian Award for her commitment to furthering […]
Sling International Sponsors Inaugural ‘Cricket All-Stars’ Series, Helps Bring Live Cricket to the U.S.
ENGLEWOOD: Cricket icons from around the world are facing off on U.S. soil as part of the inaugural “Cricket All-Stars,” a three-game series sponsored in part by Sling International. The first match took place November 7 at Citi Field in New York, and will be followed by matches on November 11 at Minute Maid Park […]
Dil Se Naach
SUGAR LAND: Naach Houston and Mahesh Mahbubani bring to you the much awaited dance production a brand new show this fall season, showcasing innovative choreography, amazing range of old and new Bollywood songs, glamorous costumes with electrifying performers of all ages. Dil se Naach – Bollywood from the heart comprises of 4 professional dance acts […]
A Life Well Lived: Dr. Raj K. Chopra (1937-2015)
SUGAR LAND: Born in India and educated at Punjab University, Dr. Raj K. Chopra began his career in education at the American School in New Delhi, India. It was here that he realized his desire to be an American and to live in “the land of milk and honey” where, “with hard work and determination, […]
Building Golden India: A Book About the Future of India and its Higher Education System
SILICON VALLEY: ONS Group Press announces the launch of Building Golden India: How to unleash India’s vast potential and transform its higher education system. Now. It is a book authored by Shail Kumar, past-president of IIT Foundation and includes a foreword by Gururaj “Desh” Deshpande, trustee of Deshpande Foundation and life member of MIT Corporation. […]
Interview with Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Stars Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor
Diwali lights up this year with Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor who star together in Sooraj Barjatya’s grand epic PREM RATAN DHAN PAYO which releases in North American theaters this Thursday, November 12. The lead actors sat down to talk about their highly anticipated new film in this exclusive interview below. Q:How was working with […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Kale Channe Turi Wale (Black Chicpea Curry)
Most people are used to eating safayd chole (white chickpeas) in restaurants and at home; and even at mandirs and gurdwaras where they are served after services. Chole are fairly cheap, are readily available pre-boiled in cans so they are easy to make and are filling and a good source of protein. Even with a […]
Shah Rukh Khan – Kajol’s golden pairing, Varun Dhawan – Kriti Sanon’s fresh combo – 5 things that make us excited about Dilwale trailer!
The year ends with a bang what with two of the most anticipated films of 2015 releasing at the fag end, Bajirao Mastani and Dilwale. This will be followed by Star Wars – the most exciting film of the year voted universally! While Bajirao Mastani and of course, Star Wars have already released some sort […]
Movie this week: Prem Ratan Dhan Payo!
This week, Diwali sets in at the box office with a Salman Khan film rather than a Shah Rukh Khan one… Synopsis: The film narrates the story of Prem Dilwala, a happy go lucky and innocent man who does Ramleelas (stage plays based on Lord Rama) in Ayodhya, India. Whatever he earns, he donates to a […]
As Black Friday nears, tech deals appear
NEW YORK—As Thanksgiving approaches, a few things are constant. Macy’s will have a parade, football will be played and people will line up through the night to get a jump onBlack Friday deals. One other new guarantee that has emerged over the last few years is that many of the best deals available on Black Friday […]
Dhanteras – Festival of Wealth
The festival of Dhanteras falls in the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov) on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight. This auspicious day is celebrated two days before the festival of lights, Diwali. How to Celebrate Dhanteras: On Dhanteras, Lakshmi – the Goddess of wealth – is worshiped to provide prosperity and well being. It is also the day for […]
Sachin Tendulkar, Shane Warne bring cricket to U.S. with All-Star series
NEW YORK – Only a few nights after hosting the final three games of the World Series, Citi Field will again be the site of a stick-and-ball competition. This one, though, will involve overs, unders, wickets and spinners. Headlined by Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne—two of the sport’s titans—the Cricket All-Stars series comes to New York on […]
American India Foundation raises $200,000 for India initiative
WASHINGTON: American India Foundation (AIF) has raised $200,000 for its Maternal and Newborn Survival Initiative (MANSI), designed to reduce maternal and child mortality in rural, impoverished areas of India. Founded in 2001 at the initiative of then US President Bill Clinton, the community organisation engaged in catalysing social and economic change in India, raised the […]
He Named Me Malala Movie Review
Aged only 18, the brave and articulate Malala Yousafzai has seen more of life – and the world – than most octogenarians. The complexities inherent in her activism and the social and political nuances of her part of the world are probably impossible for a single film to decipher and deconstruct. That is the feeling […]
