Beauty with a Purpose Resonates at 2016 Bollywood Pageant USA
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: A Bollywood star has good looks, talent in speaking, dancing and singing, and capable of being a fashion diva. All of these qualities were on display as Bollywood Shake hosted its 4th Annual Bollywood Pageant USA 2016 on Sept 4, 2016 at Hotel Sorella in City Center. Beauty with a Purpose […]
A Grand International Moshaira at Houston: Organized by Aligarh Alumni Association of Texas
HOUSTON: Mushaira has been an annual event organized by the Aligarh Alumni Association of Texas at Houston for the last several years. The Aligarh Alumni Association of Texas is a not-for-profit organization that stands to promote social, cultural and educational programs. This year in Houston the Moshaira was held on August 27,at Arab American Culture […]
HPV Cancers: The Most Preventable Human Cancers
HOUSTON: IACAN had a very informative educational program on HPV cancers and as speakers, we had the honor of having Dr. Kathleen M. Schmeler, and Dr. Erich M. Sturgis of the University of Texas-M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas. The human papillomavirus (HPV), is a group of more than 150 related viruses. Some “low-risk HPV” […]
Learn How Ancient Indian Knowledge Combats Modern Disease
By Sahana Singh HOUSTON: Come September 11, Houstonians will learn from Dr. David Frawley and other experts how ancient Indian knowledge can be a bulwark against modern diseases. The role of Yoga, Ayurveda and Meditation in human health was well understood by ancient Indian rishis and rishikas. Their knowledge was passed down generations and not […]
Ganesh Utsav in Houston
By Runmee Barbara HOUSTON: Lord Ganesha is the most beloved Hindu God and Indians are preparing for the Ganesh Utsav all around the world. In Houston Kalakriti Performing Arts Foundation (www.kalakritiusa..org/) in association with Shiv Shakti Temple (www.shivshaktimandir.org/) welcomes all Houstonians to celebrate Ganesh Utsav this year at Shiv Shakti Temple from September 4 through […]
Scintillating Debut Performance by Nethra Kaushik
By Surabi Veeraraghavan HOUSTON: On the August 14, Houston rasikas witnessed a breathtaking debut performance of the young and talented Nethra Kaushik, who mesmerized the audience with her sophisticated nritta and deeply meditative abhinaya. Blessed with grace and agility of a born dancer, Nethra’s performance at the Bayou Theatre was a culmination of years of […]
The Extraordinary Life and Times of Mahatma Gandhi – Part 15
Gandhi fights British attempt to divide Hindus The story thus far…Early in 1932 Gandhi wanted to meet the new Viceroy, Lord Willlingdon, but the Viceroy made it clear that the days of negotiations were over. Gandhi informed the authorities that he was again starting a civil disobedience movement. The Viceroy thought it was a threat […]
2016 Lifetime Achievement Awards
HOUSTON: Hindus of Greater Houston will recognize two outstanding community leaders Dilipkumar Mehta and Sam Kannappan with the Lifetime Achievement Award for their contribution to Hindu Community and Vivek Sharda for his exceptional volunteer work, with Akhil Chopra award. HGH will presents the awards at its 27th annual Janmashtami festival at George R. Brown Convention […]
Global Icon of Love and Compassion is Proclaimed Saint Teresa
By Dr. Randeep Suneja VATICAN CITY, ITALY: A tall tapestry depicting Mother Teresa in her traditional blue trimmed sari was displayed over the façade of St. Peter’s Basilica in The Vatican. The portrait was commissioned by the Knights of Columbus and painted by Chas Fagan, an American artist. As the jubilant crowd of 120,000 people […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Aaloo Gobi di Sabzi (Sauteed Potatoes & Cauliflower)
Like a few other vegetables, phul gobi or cauliflower – or simply gobi – is favored for its versatility to create many dishes. Its tender texture, nutty taste and ease of cooking make it one favorite vegetables in the Punjabi kitchen. The florets can be grated into crumbs and cooked as stuffing for paranthas; sautéed […]
How a responsive politician can make a difference
An Indian village named Bhaluri majority of whose residents belong to migrant Hindu families displaced in 1971 from Amarkot, Pakistan. Just 35 miles inside the international border of India and Pakistan is now an example of will and grit, after being destroyed from fire the village rose like a phoenix with initiative of EX Irrigation […]
Kashmir unrest: Hurriyat refuses to meet leaders of all-party delegation, lashes out at CM Mehbooba Mufti
After rejecting chief minister Mehbooba Mufti’s invitation for talks on Kahsmir issue, Hurriyat leaders Seyd Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Sunday refused to meet the leaders of all-party delegation. Four opposition MPs of all-party delegation broke away from the group and decided to reach out to separatists by meeting them separately. CPI(M) […]
31st OCTOBER | Official Trailer | 07 Oct 2016 | Soha Ali Khan, Vir Das
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Rock On 2: 5 things that Farhan, Arjun and Purab revealed about the musical drama!
Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal and Purab Kohli conducted a live chat on Facebook a few minutes back and their loyal over-enthusiastic fans bombarded them with questions. It was like 2008 all over again to watch them together. People threw crazy questions at them from ‘why this beard look’, ‘Is Shraddha Kapoor growing beard too’ to ‘why are […]
Kuch Rang update: Shocking twist in Dev-Sonakshi’s life
The drama over Dev (Shaheer Sheikh)-Sonakshi (Erica Fernandes)-Rithvik’s (Jay Soni) love angle will soon intensify in Sony Entertainment Television’s Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi (Beyond Dreams) with viewers getting some shocking twists. We already informed readers about, the journalist secretly clicking Dev’s snap while he would be seeing Sonakshi’s picture and publishing the same […]
After KSG-Bips opt out, Karan-Anusha to host MTV Love School?
Seems like there is trouble brewing in the haven of romance, MTV Love School. The Endemol produced reality show that gives lovebirds a chance to mend their wearing relationship is having a tough time on getting a host for its upcoming season. With the previous hosts, Karishma Tanna and Upen Patel parting ways, the makers […]
Exploring the majestic glacial lakes in Kalam Valley
MINGORA: Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Swat State in 1961 rightly called it the Switzerland of the East as Swat is an abode of high mountains, green meadows, tall waterfalls and clear lakes. The valley offers every luxury to nature lovers and adventure seekers, however, to explore its over 50 glacial lakes one […]
US CITES IMMIGRATION ASSESSMENT, INDIA WANTS US TO HONOR VISAS
WASHINGTON (TIP): The US has conveyed that the decision to deny entry to Indian students was not because of black-listing of two California-based institutions but based on the immigration assessment of individuals even as India asserted that American authorities need to honor visas issued by them. The Indian reaction came after more Indians traveling on […]
