Priyanka Chopra: I Hope After Quantico, Indian Actors Are Taken Seriously
Actress Priyanka Chopra remembers being bullied and being called “brownie” in her teenage years in the US. But now the actress, who has landed a key role in American TV show Quantico, hopes that her new endeavour helps her to break the “stereotype” that global pop culture has made out of Indians, and opens more doors […]
Welcome 2 Karachi Movie Review
Be warned: two dimwits on the run from assorted gun-toting pursuers in Pakistan isn’t an edifying spectacle. The more they run the more trouble they get into and the more moronic the film becomes. Indeed, not a shred of Welcome 2 Karachi, erstwhile Rohit Shetty assistant Ashish R Mohan’s second film, is remotely welcoming. A rough-hewn […]
Sayantani Ghosh to enter Colors’ Sasural Simar Ka
Actress Sayantani Ghosh, the talented performer has yet again bagged a challenging role!! This time around, she will enter Colors’ long-running show, Sasural Simar Ka (Rashmi Sharma Productions). Reports coming in state that her entry will provide a big twist in the tale. She will play the role of a princess in Jaipur, who would have a ‘mani’ […]
Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi: Shikhar gets engaged to Ishani
In the recent episode of Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi, Ishani (Radhika Madan) takes the blame of stealing Shikhar’s (Arjun Bijlani) family heirloom. Shikhar who loves Ishani and trusts her blindly gets angry with her for breaking his trust. He throws her out of the house and out of his life after calling off the wedding. When Shikhar […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Bandh Gobi Te Wadiyan (Cabbage & Spicy Dumplings)
Some vegetables could be considered pretty drab if cooked by themselves, like gajjar (carrots), mutter (peas), tauri (zucchini) or bandh gobi (cabbage). These are generally quite inexpensive but to make them more tasty and desirable, they require the helping hand of some other ingredients, or sometimes be cooked together, like carrots and peas or cabbage […]
You HAVE to watch this old school video of Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor!
Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor was two of the hottest and the brightest stars in the younger generation of Bollywood. While Varun is known for his amazing dance moves and his terrific portrayal in Badlapur, Arjun Kapoor is more known for grounded and gritty roles in Gunday and for his really good hosting skills. It’s a little sad fact […]
Tanu Weds Manu Returns Movie Review
SPOILERS ALERT Movie sequels are all too often horribly musty affairs. Tanu Weds Manu Returns isn’t one. Notwithstanding the stray false notes that the film strikes, especially in the run-up to the climax, it is a bright and breezy romp that draws sustenance from its droll dialogues, outstanding cast of actors and all-round jollity. The film hits […]
Remembering the meaning of Memorial Day
It is Memorial Day 2015. In cemeteries across the country flags flutter, flowers grace the graves of the departed, and bugles sound the mournful notes of Taps. The crowds paying tribute, however, have grown sparse. Begun as a way to honor Civil War dead, the commemoration was long called Decoration Day from the practice of […]
Diya Aur Baati Hum: The BIG revelation will leave Sooraj, and you, in shock
So far on Diya Aur Baati Hum we saw that Sooraj (Anas Rashid) has managed to clear the test and enter the final team who will be playing the kabaddi match. Later when everybody is about to have their meal, Sooraj realises that someone has messed up with the food and asks everyone to not eat it. […]
Dill Mill Gayye fame Pankit Thakker bags a new show
The serial has a funny plot. Tentatively titled Gabbar, the story will have a dog as the narrator. The canine would connect with the audience and share tidbits about the members of the family where it would be staying. Now our sources have informed that Dill Mill Gayye fame Pankit Thakker has also been signed for the show. He will […]
New Generation Takes Over India House
HOUSTON: After serving a notable two tenures at India House, the old Executive Committee makes way for the new sanguine and enthusiastic next generation. India House has grown tremendously under the guidance of the previous Executive Committee. Having invested in the depth and breadth of community development, educational programs, healthcare services, mind and wellness programs […]
A Mentorship Program Celebrates its New Batch of Graduates
Click here for PHOTO COLLAGE By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: In this busy graduation season, the 17 men and women huddled in the corner of the banquet room awaiting their turn to be recognized were were not the usual bunch of graduates, eager to get on with their lives. They already had career paths they are […]
The Extraordinary Life and Times of Mahatma Gandhi
Great Summer Project For children! Enter Mahatma Gandhi Week 2015 Essay, I-Tribute, Poster and Speech contests. Visit gandhilibrary.org for registration and more information. All school going children can participate! These contests are being organized to create higher awareness of the inspiring life and work of Mahatma Gandhi to promote universal values of Truth, Non-Violence, Love […]
Summer Camp Can Enrich Summertime
Summer programs are a great tool for your child’s mental and social development. When the school year ends, sunshine and swimsuits come to mind. For children, those months might also mean s’mores and sing-alongs with fellow campers. Summer programs are a great way to increase a child’s social and cognitive skills while the academic year […]
Red Carpet Look of Bollywood Divas at Cannes 2015
Bollywood celebrities are always excited for the Cannes Film Festival; the situation was same this year too. Three Bollywood beauties Katrina Kaif, Sonam Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan donned the red carpet of the 68TH Cannes Film Festival in ravishing trousseaus. But which Bollywood diva set her mark right at the celebrated event? Click here […]
Students Discuss the Role Future Technologies Will Have
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Almost nine months after the class year started, the 48 high school students of the Youth Leadership Development Program were in the final stretch with the session that happened last Saturday, May 9 between them and graduation. Some felt the pressure of the previous months of competitiveness – and held back […]
Festival of the GIRMITIYAS Arrival Day
By Ariti Jankie HOUSTON: Unique in India’s diaspora is the history of its 3.5 million people transported during the period 1833 to 1920 to European controlled colonies, to provide labor, following the abolition of slavery. The Gitmit or Indenture-ship system started a new chapter with added color to its ancient culture that has since […]
90 Kids Received Award from Hawa Masjid for After School Program
HOUSTON: On May 2, 90 refugee’s kids received Award at Hawa Masjid (Harwin & Ranchester). Chief Guess Sheriff Adrian Garcia attended and delivered a speech on his background to motivate the kids & asked them to stay away from trouble. Also Sam Merchant, representative from Congress man Al Green was present. At the Hawa Masjid […]
IACAN’s Community Education Outreach Event
HOUSTON: Summary of presentation by Bunmi Ogunleye, M.Sc., CHES., RHIA, Manager, HIM, Harris Health System, at IACAN’s community education outreach event “Navigating Health Resources” held on Sunday, March 22 at India House “TAKE NOTE…. YOUR HEALTH and YOUR MEDICAL RECORD” MAINTAINING YOUR PERSONAL HEALTH RECORD: is an important step to managing your health. It promotes […]
