Modi’s ‘Make in India’ a success: Moody’s
MUMBAI: Ratings agency Moody’s has said that net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have hit an all-time high in early 2016, highlighting the success of Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. The ratings agency said that the FDI inflows have more than financed the current account deficit (CAD) for the first time since 2004. A […]
New poverty line makes a third of Pakistanis poor
ISLAMABAD: The PML-N government on Thursday announced that 60 million Pakistanis are living below the poverty line, posing a challenge for the ruling party. The number of poor increased owing to the adoption of a new methodology for measuring poverty which uses the 2013-14 survey data, said Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal. […]
Pakistan says talks with India suspended, hints won’t allow NIA visit
Pakistani envoy Abdul Basit said on Thursday the dialogue with India is suspended as there are no plans for the foreign secretaries to meet, while hinting that the NIA will not be given access to JeM chief Masood Azhar for the probe into the Pathankot attack. The assault on the Pathankot airbase, blamed on Pakistan-based […]
How IPL changed the dynamics of Indian cricket
Twenty20 cricket became phenomenally popular after India won the inaugural World Twenty20 title in 2007 under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The victory not only rejuvenated the Indians fans, who were reeling under the disappointment of the 2007 ODI World Cup, but it also gave way to the conceptualization of the Indian Premier League […]
Tiger Shroff’s daredevilry is giving his parents sleepless nights
Tiger Shroff’s chiselled body and slick action moves in ‘Baaghi’ are grabbing eyeballs. But not many know that his parents — Jackie and Ayesha, were worried for their son. In times when action in movies has become relatively easier, Tiger does it the classic way minus the body doubles. Naturally, every stunt piece in the film […]
Housing options for NRIs in Gurgaon
What do NRIs look for before investing in a property? An uber city, an established locality and properties with consistent rise in values. Gurgaon caters to all that and a bit more. The NRIs and high net worth individuals (HNIs) prefer investing in Gurgaon in comparison to Delhi and its other peers in the NCR. […]
Infused Performing Arts Half-Time Show
Click here for Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: There was a wonderful surprise in store at the Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City (OKC) game on Sunday, April 3. The Infused Performing Arts Bollywood Dance Company & Dance School presented their 4th halftime performance, wherein 30 talented artists represented the best of Bollywood. The […]
TransAmerica’s Bollywood Treat for the South-Asian Community
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: This was no ordinary Sunday for some lucky folks in Houston. TransAmerica Agency Network organized a movie day, with latest Bollywood hit ‘Ki and Ka’ to show their appreciation for support by Houston’s South-Asian community. People were invited to watch the highly entertaining film starring Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor, at […]
A Quick Vastu Guide to Achieve Success in Examinations
Programme your space to facilitate better concentration, memory and excellent grades for your children HOUSTON: As the examinations are approaching, parents have started complaining that their children do not concentrate in studies, or do not study at all! Some of them think that the various modern means of technology, such as Computers, Internet, Mobiles and […]
Houston’s Mayor Turner Re-appoints Sanjay Ramabhadran to the METRO Board
HOUSTON: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has re-appointed Sanjay Ramabhadran to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) and the appointment for a 2-year term was confirmed by Houston City Council. He was previously appointed by Mayor Annise Parker and became the first Indian-American to serve on the METRO Board. Other City of Houston appointees include incoming Chair […]
The Skin Specialty Series: Part I
By Bessie M. David HOUSTON: Healthy skin care is not only essential to preventing skin disease, acne or skin cancer; having good skin can make you feel better about yourself. Men and women alike can benefit from a good skin care regimen. There are three basic steps to healthy skin; Cleanse, Exfoliate & Moisturize. Within […]
Enthralling Ramayana Katha and Mass Prayer at Namadwaar
MANVEL: Srimad Ramayana Navaham – a 9-day English discourse series on the timeless Ramayana – was rendered by Sri Poornimaji, disciple of HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji at Namadwaar Houston from March 12 to 20. Sri Poornimaji also conducted a Mahamantra Mass Prayer during Namadwaar’s sixth anniversary celebrations on March 27. In her unique, enthralling […]
MP Mitra Mandal Celebrates Vivid & Colorful Holi Picnic
HOUSTON: Madhya Pradesh Mitra Mandal (MPMM) celebrated its 19th event as Holi Picnic on Saturday April 2, at Bear Creek Park, in Houston, Texas. This event was attended by well over 200 people who enjoyed Holi, food and beautiful outdoor weather at the park. The event started with yummy ‘Thandai’ (Traditional drink for Holi) followed […]
Ekal Vidyalaya & Indian Consulate Hosts ‘Beti Bachao – Beti Padhao’
By Nishu Aggarwal NEW YORK: On March 24, “Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation” and “Indian Consulate, New York” jointly celebrated ‘International Women’s month’, focusing on, Women’s Empowerment through education. The event also provided the first opportunity for newly appointed Consulate General (CG), Riva Ganguly Das to interact with the diverse Indian community for vibrant exchange of ideas. […]
Chitra Divakaruni’s New Novel: Before We Meet The Goddess
By Pramod Kulkarni Houston: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, the Houston-based prolific novelist, has published a new novel, Before We Visit the Goddess, that is being published simultaneously in USA, UK and India during April 2016. According to Chitra, the book has been written in an unusual form known as a novel-in-stories. In her latest novel, Chitra […]
Annual 5-K Walkathon at The Sri Meenakshi Temple
By Dr. Al. Alagappan PEARLAND: The much awaited annual 5K walkathon event happened on Sunday, April 3, at the Sri Meenakshi Temple in Pearland. Around 125-150 cheerful participants both young and old with active sporting gear started to assemble slowly from around 7:30 am on a beautiful sunny spring morning. The event kicked off with […]
My Mother Called Me UNNI: A Doctor’s Tale Of Migration
What makes this book unique, informative and interesting HOUSTON: It is one of the first such publications from over 1.4 million Indians who have chosen the USA as their domicile. •It is the story of perhaps the ‘most educated, most successful and the most industrious’ group of migrants in the history of America. •It […]
Fan is Not Similar to Darr, Baazigar. Shah Rukh Khan Tells You Why
Actor Shah Rukh Khan said that one of the two characters in Maneesh Sharma’s film Fan are not similar to his films Darr and Baazigar. “People keep telling me that I do the same roles for the past 25 years. Even the critics say that. But I have tried that and this is different. And Maneesh was very clear about […]
