Trump government makes H-1B visa approval tougher, Indian IT firms to be hit
BENGALURU: The Trump administration’s new visa policy is expected to create an “indirect barrier” to technology companies that send engineers from India to work on US projects. It puts restrictions on a practice that the industry follows to keep cost low: hiring engineers, who hold H-1B visas, on short term from bodyshopping firms and deploying […]
Canada believes in a united India, says its Sikh woman ex-MP
NEW DELHI: There is no space in Canada for religion to be used for political motives to promote any type of extremism, Canada’s Sikh woman ex-MP Ruby Dhalla has said while asserting her country believes in a united India. Expressing her concern over talk about possible links between Canada and ‘Khalistani’ sympathisers demanding a separate […]
Female Nobel laureates in Bangladesh to meet Rohingya women
By Julhas Alam Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) – Three female Nobel Peace laureates began a weeklong trip to Bangladesh on Saturday to meet Rohingya Muslim women who were tortured and raped by soldiers in Myanmar before fleeing the country. During their visit, Iran’s Shirin Ebadi, Yemen’s Tawakkol Karman and Northern Ireland’s Mairead Maguire will […]
Rome’s Colosseum turned red to protest Pakistan blasphemy law
ROME: Rome’s ancient Colosseum was lit in red on Saturday in solidarity with persecuted Christians+ , particularly Asia Bibi, a woman condemned to death under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. Hundreds gathered on a rainy night outside the Roman amphitheatre that is a symbol of the martyrdom of early Christians to hear the husband and daughter of […]
Bollywood Magic Mixes with Mumbai Youth @ Magic Bus Gala 2018
Click here to see Photo Collage By Jawahar Malhotra & Vanshika Vipin Varma HOUSTON: This city is defined by its generosity – whether that means coming together and supporting each other through Hurricane Harvey, supporting local environmental and social causes, or reaching across the globe and supporting humanitarian causes wherever needed. On Saturday, February 10, […]
Club 24 Plus Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Family, Fun and Philanthropy
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: Sunday, February 11 was a cold, overcast day. Once Club 24 Plus members arrived at Magiano’s in the Galleria in their red and pink fineries, the atmosphere quickly changed to the warmth of a joyous Valentine’s Day celebration. This was the first event of 2018 for President Manisha Gandhi, who took […]
Shivratri, The Great Night of Lord Shiva, Celebrated at Sanatan Shiv Shakti Mandir
HOUSTON: Shivaratri falls on the 13th (or 14th) day of the dark half of Phalgun (February-March). The name means “the night of Shiva”. The ceremonies take place chiefly at night. Shiva was married to Parvati on this day. People observe a strict fast on this day. The Shiva Lingam is worshipped throughout the night by […]
Auspiciousness Marks Mahasivaratri at Saumyakasi Sivalaya
By Satchitananda HOUSTON: Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya, Chinmaya Mission Houston (CMH), once again became the spiritual epicenter for the Mahasivaratri celebrations of the Greater Houston Hindu community on February 13. Mahasivaratri, the great celebration of Lord Siva who is the very embodiment of Consciousness and auspiciousness, elevates every spiritual seeker to a higher level of contemplation. […]
Local Democrat’s Infighting Attempts to Smear Sri Kulkarni
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: The five-way race among Democrats for the US Congressional District 22 seat currently held by Republican Pete Olson just got a little meaner as Doug Beaton, the leader of the Fort Bend Chapter of One Revolution, a progressive Democratic splinter group, lobbed a blindsiding blow against the candidacy of Indo-American […]
Launch of NTV Houston
HOUSTON: Saturday, February 17, was an evening filled with fun and music at the Holiday Inn, Southwest Freeway Houston featuring a tribute to Late Jagjit Singh by Jatinder Sharma and guest artist Payel Mitra, organized by NTV Houston to introduce the new channel to a selected crowd of prominent Houstonians. The evening started with a […]
Maha Sivarathri Celebrated @ Sri Meenakshi Temple
By Bhargavi Golla PEARLAND: Sri Meenakshi Temple celebrated Maha Sivarathri with devotion and religious fervor in the honor of Lord Shiva on Tuesday, February 13. Lord Shiva is regarded as the God of immense power and destroyer of evil. This special day is not for celebrations and merry-making but to worship Lord Shiva, introspect and […]
Why We Pray with Folded Hands
By Raj & Krishan Gupta SUGAR LAND: Prayer in Latin is called Precari “to ask earnestly, beg, and entreat”. It is an invocation or act that seeks to activate a rapport with an object of worship through deliberate communication. Prayer is also a plea to God to support and help the devotee with whatever he […]
Pre Valentine’s Day Hindu Vivah Event Rocked
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: Feb 11 already had a Valentine’s Day feel in the air. Hindu singles from Houston and the rest of the US found a platform to meet eligible partners of the opposite sex at Maharajah Restaurant’s banquet hall. The event consisted of a round robin meet-up of bachelors and bachelorettes divided into […]
Love Goes Both Ways as the Young Serenade Their Elders
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It didn’t matter that it was three days after Valentine’s Day, it was the weekend afterall. What mattered most that the older people of the community – and especially the elders – had a chance to participate in the tradition and were showered with affection and care, even if they were […]
Houston Maharashtra Mandal’s Poetry Paradise
By Varsha Halabe HOUSTON: A rainy afternoon; wet streets and dripping branches, a slight nip in the air and stray renditions of Indian Classical vocal music! What more can one want besides beautiful poetry to accompany it! Around sixty lucky souls witnessed the recitation of the famous Marathi poet and writer Purushottam Shivram Rege’s poetry […]
These Ladies Recall their Lives in the Old Country for Future Generations
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: She was a bit nervous at first, which was to be expected, and perhaps a little vexed that her husband had pushed her to take part, but once Kanwal Bhalla started recalling her past memories and how her life had waxed and waned as it moved from India to the […]
An Ode to Harmony – Eastern and Western Music & Dance Ensembles
MANVEL: A beautiful bouquet of music and dance ensembles from different genres will be presented on February 25, 3 to 6 pm at the Stafford Civic Center (located at 1415 Constitution Ave, Stafford TX), in honor of the 8th anniversary of Houston Namadwaar, a Center for Universal Harmony located in the Pearland/Manvel area. Titled “An […]
8th Annual Hindu Youth Awards
HOUSTON: Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH) is proud to announce their 8th Annual Hindu Youth Awards and Fundraising Gala on March 3, at ISKCON of Houston (1320 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018) at 5:30 pm. The purpose of this event is to recognize young Hindu leaders for their achievements in academics, service, and leadership. […]
Atte di Pinni (Sweet Wheat Flour Balls)
In response to reader’s request, here is a reprint of one of Mama’s much asked for recipe. Since it has first been printed almost five years ago, this has been Mama’s most popular recipe, getting over 400 views each week. Mama’s Atta di Pinni recipe is simple, tasty and a wonderful accompaniment to a cup […]
Tiger Ball 2018 Underwriter Party, Hosted By Sultana Mangalji
HOUSTON: The Tiger Ball Underwriter Party, held on February 7, at Hotel Icon, was hosted by Sultana Mangalji, one of the co-chairs. Many of Asia Society’s board members and new patrons were on hand to thank Sylvia and Gordon Quan (this year’s honorees) for their many years of dedication to this city and to Asia […]
