FIR filed against ‘AIB Knockout’ in Lucknow; Ranveer Singh, Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor could face three-year jail term
The Lucknow police have registered an FIR against the participants of the controversial ‘AIB Roast’ show, including Bollywood director Karan Johar and actors Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor. According to the complaint filed by Kailash Chandra Pandey, a Lucknow-based activist, the spread of the controversial video, which went viral on social media, has ‘vulgar’ content […]
Harmonize Your Environment to Achieve Serenity and Success
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: When they bought their first house in the US, the young Indian couple were very careful to make sure that its orientation and all the views and colors were conducive to their peaceful and progressive existence. But soon after, their dreams did not materialize. “I looked all over the web and […]
Landmark Ruling Nets First Sikh Officer with Turban, Beard in Harris County
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It was a matter of pride for the 50 or so members of the local Sikh community who had gathered in the Officer’s Dining Hall of the Harris County Sherriff’s Administrative Offices on 701 N. San Jacinto St, next to Buffalo Bayou in downtown Houston. They came to celebrate not only […]
Shraddhanjali by Mahatma Gandhi Library
HOUSTON: Mahatma Gandhi who spread the message of non-violence, truth and global peace, died on January 30, 1948. Mahatma Gandhi Library (MGL) in collaboration with Unity Houston commemorated Shraddhanjali, a memorial service, on Saturday, February 7, at Unity Houston, 2929 Unity Dr. Mahatma Gandhi said “I shall conquer untruth by truth. And in resisting untruth, […]
India Corporatizes Vastu Shastra in Houston
HOUSTON: Globally famous for its scientific Vastu solutions without demolitions, MahaVastu Corporation’s Houston Centre was inaugurated by the Founder of MahaVastu, VastuShastri Khushdeep Bansal and Chinmaya Mission Houston Acharya Gaurang Nanavati on February 5 at Holiday Inn –Westchase. On this occasion, Vastu Guru Khushdeep Bansal said, “Houston, the biggest industrial city of America, has created […]
Vikas Sharma Grabs Guinness World Record for Fastest Mental Calculations
HOUSTON: Vikas Sharma, 29 years, who is originally from Gurgaon, India and living in Houston for last 2 years has made into Guinness World Record for most number of mental calculations in 1 minute making him one of the fastest human calculator in the world. This feat has brought fame to India and Indians living […]
Cherivirala Wins Second Google Code-In Grand Prize
SUGAR LAND: Sushain Cherivirala, 17, a Senior at Dulles High School’s Math and Science Academy has just last week won a grand prize from Google’s annual Code-In international programming competition that encourages collaboration with free/open-source software organizations. Sushain was one of 24 Grand Prize Winners worldwide, out of which 4 were from the US and […]
“Thaipoosam” at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By Ponni Sivaraman PEARLAND: Thaipoosam, the Hindu festival in honor of Lord Karthikeya (Muruga) was celebrated by with pomp and finesse on the Morning of February 8 at Sri Meenakshi Temple in Pearland, Texas. This festival celebrated to commemorate the occasion of Lord Karthikeya’s mother, Goddess Parvathi, giving her son the “Sakthi Vel” or the […]
Prestigious Padma Bhushan Award for Dr. David Frawley
Dr. David Frawley has been awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan award from the government of India. His award was announced as part of the Padma awards list, given in New Delhi on Jan. 26 as part of Republic Day celebrations. The award, which is approved by the Prime Minister, will be officially conferred by the […]
Raj Basavaraju Named ASIE 2015 President
By Dinesh Shah, MBA, PE HOUSTON: American Society of Indian Engineers and Architects known as ASIE is a Greater Houston Area based non-profit organization for engineers, architects, designers, and engineering technicians. ASIE provides a forum to assist its members in career advancement by providing opportunities for networking through continuing educational seminars, workshops and field trips. […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes- Mithe Chawal (Sweet Rice)
You can’t have an Indian meal anywhere in the world without being offered some chawal (rice) to go along with it, just like with many Asian cuisines, from Chinese to Japanese to Malay and Sri Lankan. The main difference is the quality of the rice and the way it is cooked. While the Chinese prefer […]
Humsafars: Will Sahir save Arzoo from getting arrested?
In the recent episode of Hamsafars, we saw how Kurti Aapa (Zeena Bhatia) is trying to defame Arzoo (Shivya Pathania) and creating a rift between her and Sahir (Harshad Chopda). In spite of repeated fights, the couple still manages to get back together and share some romantic moments. In the upcoming episode, Sahir and […]
Badlapur | Varun Dhawan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Huma Qureshi, Yami Gautam
Varun Dhawan’s astonishing transformation form as lover boy in Student Of The Year to a revenge thirsty man in Badlapur has shocked one and all. The role certainly wasn’t a cake walk for the actor as it drained him completely forcing him into depression. The role sent him to morgue, a prison which housed […]
Karan Johar displays his mean side in Bombay Velvet
There were many who were surprised by Anurag Kashyap’s casting of Karan Johar as his main antagonist in his dream project Bombay Velvet. Recently, Ranbir Kapoor told us how amazing Karan is in the film and now we bring you his first exclusive look as Kaizad Khambatta, Johnny Balraj’s (played by Ranbir Kapoor) arch […]
A Community Gets Together to Renew Ties Centered Around Indian Culture
Click here for Photo Collage By Jawahar Malhotra STAFFORD: It turns out that moving the start of the event to 3 in the afternoon may have been the best thing that happened to the annual Indian Republic Day celebration in a long time. It was tried last August for […]
University of Houston Reaches out to India House
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: India House, a comprehensive community center dedicated to providing the large Indo-American community in Houston a plethora of services including cultural, educational, healthcare, vocational and legal advisory, co-hosted an introductory evening with the University of Houston on January 29, at its O.P Jindal building. The bridge-building event was aimed at providing […]
India’s Flag Flutters in Morning Breeze, Goals Unveiled in Evening Reception
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The early morning chill couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the many who came to the Indian Consul General’s home for the traditional flag hoisting and reading of the Indian President Pranab Mukherjee’s address to the nation to honor India’s Republic Day. Despite it being a workday Monday, a crowd of people […]
SEWA Houston Felicitates their Good Samaritans
By Vanshika Vipin SUGAR LAND: SEWA International USA, a grass-root non-profit organization, having about 38 chapters in USA including one in Houston, hosted its Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the T.E. Harman Center on Friday, January 30, to felicitate the humanitarian volunteers who have whole heartedly contributed their time, money and skills to the NGO […]
Akshaya Patra USA (AP-USA) Welcomes Manisha Gandhi As a Director of Development – Southeast
STONEHAM, MA: Akshaya Patra USA CEO, Emily Rosenbaum stated: “We are excited to welcome on Manisha Gandhi as our newest Director of Development who will be supporting the AP-USA chapters and volunteer leaders in Houston, Atlanta, Tampa Bay and Washington, DC. Manisha’s passion for the program is self-evident and with it she brings a great […]
Ragini Bahl Weds Veeral Gajjar
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: Most wedding receptions usually feature a slideshow collage of the highpoints in the lives of the newlyweds, from shots of them as tiny tots and racing up through the years till they meet and start dating and spending time together. This couple decided to turn the formula on its head […]
