India is Britain’s ‘most important and closest’ friend: Theresa May
LONDON: Describing India as the UK’s “most important and closest” friend and a leading power in the world, Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday said her visit to India+ will reaffirm the importance of bilateral strategic partnership. In an article published in the ‘Sunday Telegraph’ as she left for India for her first bilateral visit […]
Over 4,500 soldiers killed along LoC in Pak firing since 2001: Army
More than 4,500 soldiers have lost their lives in ceasefire violations along the LoC in Jammu & Kashmir since 2001, the Army said in reply to an application filed under RTI. The reply to the RTI application, filed on September 22, is dated October 26 and signed by CPIO of the Army, based on the […]
Delhi pollution: Schools shut for 3 days, odd-even may return, says Kejriwal
All schools in Delhi would remain closed for three days and road-rationing could be brought back, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday, announcing a list of emergency measures as the city continued to battle smog. Kejriwal called an emergency meeting of his cabinet during the day as pollution levels remained alarming for the […]
Diwali, Now and Forever at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
STAFFORD: During the last week of October, lights and candles were lit, sweets prepared and shared, and warm greetings and well wishes were exchanged as millions of Hindus around the world celebrated the festival of lights, Diwali. Diwali presents Hindus around the world with an opportunity to renew the rich traditions of their roots with […]
8th Annual Indian Film Festival of Houston
By Ellen Goldberg HOUSTON: Audiences attending the 8th Annual Indian Film Festival of Houston (IFFH) were treated to two features, two documentaries, and a short during the event held October 28 and 29 at the Asia Society Center. In keeping with the high standards that viewers have come to expect, Sutapa Ghosh, Founder and Festival […]
Spectacular Deepavali Bazaar Celebrations at Meenakshi Temple
By M.K. Sriram PEARLAND: Deepavali festival 2016 turned out to be a most unforgettable experience in Sri Meenakshi Temple Society (MTS). It is estimated that over 7000 people of all ages from far and near of the Houston metroplex visited the temple throughout the day, from early morning till midnight. Year by year, Sri Meenakshi […]
Crisp Weather, Music and Conversations at Club 24’s Diwali Celebration
By Pramod Kulkarni Sugar Land: It was an exceptionally cool Fall evening on Saturday, October 22. The luxurious backyard of Savita and Sanjay Rao’s palatial home on Palm Royale was decorated with lights and colorful Indian silks. It was an ideal setting for one of Club 24’s signature events—celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of […]
Sangamam : A Convergence to Remember
By Luckmi Pawa STAFFORD: Our world, filled with objects, animate and inanimate, is made up of matter. Matter, that has undergone the ardent process of numerous permutations and combinations, to become the objects that are today. Just as gold has the potential to transform itself into beautiful jewelry, clay the potential to transform into beautiful […]
HAF’s Annual Fundraising Gala
HOUSTON: The Hindu American Foundation returns to Houston on Sunday, November 13, for their annual Fundraising Gala Dinner, to be held at India House from 5:30-8:00pm. Join other HAF supporters to enjoy a gourmet dinner, laugh a little, and learn about HAF’s advocacy efforts and how you can get more involved. Speaking at the event will be Rishi […]
Durga Puja After Two Decades
By Nirmalya Ghosh HOUSTON: Coming back to Houston to see the Durga Puja after two decades has been a revealing experience for me. As a graduate from IIT Kharagpur, I came down to Houston the “oil capital of the world” on United Nations Fellowship. After completing doctoral studies, I left for Pune, India in 1991 […]
Namrita Singh – Mathew Mathew Wedding
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: They met, perchance, at a wedding, which is the one place where busy young professionals have an opportunity to check others out and be introduced to people outside their normal orbit. The notion of six degrees of separation was not only true in their case, but a little persuasion from their […]
Sewa Day 2016: International Day of Volunteering Celebrated Across USA
HOUSTON: Sewa Day, a day of pure voluntary selfless service, was celebrated by the Hindu-American community for the 6th successive year with community service projects at 32 locations across the US. Hundreds of volunteers across different age-groups and backgrounds including youth and children from Sewa International and partner organizations came together between September 11 and […]
Living the Indian American Dream with Bhavesh Patel
By Ram Panda HOUSTON: At the prestigious institution India House, 57 open-minded and energetic Indian youth, all who are in the Youth Leadership Development Program (YLDP) of Houston gathered to honor and learn from one of the most inspiring Indian Americans of our time: Bhavesh Patel. He is the CEO of one of the most […]
Leela Devi Kamnani 1938 – 2016
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: On special days, and especially at Diwali which was celebrated at the store, Leela Devi Kamnani greeted people with a wide and friendly smile at India Jewelers on Hillcroft at the Southwest Freeway. She always had encouraging and warm words to say to all the people who had become friends and […]
Indo American Forum of Fort Bend Gets Ready to Celebrate the Spirit of the Holidays
SUGAR LAND: The Indo American Forum of Fort Bend focuses its efforts solely on supporting the underprivileged, underserved and needy in Fort Bend County, by supporting charities in the area providing assistance through education, shelter, food, healthcare and familial and substance abuse. The Indo American Forum is now preparing for the Spirit of the Holidays Gala, on Friday, […]
As Dhamaal Trump Promised, Diwali Mela was HUGE Crowds Swelled like Indian Local Train Station
SUGAR LAND: Amazing cooling temperatures and Bollywood singer Aditya Narayan filled another sold-out stadium at Masala Radio’s HOUSTON DIWALI MELA presented by Star Plus, as well as Tara Energy, Xfinity by Comcast, and Mercedes Benz of Sugar Land. Some described the crowds on Saturday, October 22, from 5 pm – 11 pm, at Constellation Field […]
Diwali, Celebrated in Open Pasture Under Stars and with Neighbors
By Jawahar Malhotra KATY: In the engulfing darkness of the night it was difficult to find a parking space on the grassy field around the temple buildings, but easy to find the brightly lit stage and the two round fountain light sculptures on either side. The trek to the back of the three wooden buildings […]
Diwali Mela Lights up the Community and The Woodlands Skies
By Priya Subramaniam THE WOODLANDS: The spirit of volunteerism shone brightly as the Hindu Temple of The Woodlands celebrated its annual Diwali Mela this past weekend. About 3,500 visitors were treated to a delightful day filled with shopping, food and entertainment, entirely planned and executed by the Indian community in The Woodlands. The Diwali Mela […]
Eat and Browse at the Night Market on Southmore
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It’s what you would expect a fair to be, less the Ferris wheel, rides, games and bright lights. Instead there were foodtrucks, plenty of booths, lightbulbs stringed between them and across the lawn, DJ Dayta pumping funky music and lots of people loitering around enjoying the nighttime escape from the orderly […]
JVB Preksha Meditation Center Celebrates 17 Years in Houston with Grand Annual Day Event
By Seema Jain HOUSTON: “The efforts of the past becomes the fate of the present and the future.” -Acharya Shri Mahashraman. 17 years ago, in Houston, JVB Preksha Meditation Center opened its doors to envision the untiring efforts of Acharya Shri Tulsi & Acharya Shri Mahapragyaji to spread Preksha Meditation among masses of all religions. Today, JVB is proudly pioneering in […]
