Houston Teen Wins 2015 MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee
Shourav Dasari correctly spelled the word “Psocoptera” (an order of insects including booklice) during the 2015 MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee finals in New Brunswick, N.J., to clinch the title of national champion, taking home a cash prize of $10,000 from MetLife, a Touchdown Media press release reported. During the MetLife event Aug.14, which was taped live for broadcast […]
US Open 2015 Day 1 Preview: Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic All Set for Action
New York: Three-time defending champion Serena Williams begins her quest to complete a calendar-year Grand Slam while past winners Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal launch their campaigns Monday at the US Open. World number one Williams has already captured the Australian and French Open and Wimbledon crowns this season and could be the first person since […]
How to Celebrate Janmashtami
What is Janmashtami? Janmashtami commemorates the earthly appearance of Krishna, who is described in India’s sacred writings as God Himself. One of the biggest religious festivals in the world, it is celebrated by nine hundred and thirty million people around the world–and two million in the US alone. To devotees, it’s Christmas and New Year’s in one, […]
Oil prices fall on profit-taking, rate hike uncertainty
Oil fell below $49 a barrel on Monday after its biggest two-day rally in six years last week, pressured by a supply glut and renewed concern about a hard landing for China’s economy. International benchmark Brent crude climbed 10 percent last week but was still heading for its fourth straight monthly decline and has risen […]
If You Notice Any of These 10 Signs You Should Stop Eating Gluten Right Now
Bread, pancakes, muffins, rice, pasta; gluten is in so many different things. Kind of like glue, gluten is the component that holds these foods together and there are tons of studies that suggest that it isn’t good for the body. In fact, for some people can’t eat gluten at all. For these people, they either […]
FUSION 2015: Bollywood Extravaganza at NRG Arena
Click here to view videos of the Fusion Concert By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: The NRG Arena was bustling with the enthusiasm of jam packed audience swaying to the stellar performances put together by the Bollywood Superstars in the biggest production of the year – FUSION 2015 on Friday, August 21. Organized by […]
To Protect the Tigers, First Take Care of the Needs of the Villagers
By Jawahar Malhotra STAFFORD: With his grey handlebar moustache, wide-rimmed glasses, brown safari suit with the cargo pants, tan boots and stiff pose for pictures, arms folded behind him, Dr. Goverdhan Singh Rathore looked more like a Park Ranger than the physician that his is. And, in fact, he has spent the majority of his […]
Kitchen Gardening Presentation to Cancer Survivor Group by Master Gardner Mary Demeny
HOUSTON: Mary Demeny, Master Gardener from Galveston County Master Gardener’s Association gave a presentation on Kitchen Gardening to Indian American Cancer Network’s (IACAN) Cancer survivor group. This event was very educational and was well received by the participants. Mary talked about the importance of having raised beds for the vegetable garden, adding mulch to discourage […]
IITAGH Hosts Career Insights into Investment Banking
HOUSTON: It sounds like the beginning of a joke when you hear “Three investment bankers walked in.” The IIT Alumni of Greater Houston (IITAGH) hosted another successful event in their Career Insights series, with this one focused on Investment Banking and Private Equity. It was no joke when the three panelists shared their collective wisdom […]
“ANUBHAVA” A Mesmerizing Musical And Dance Experience
By Suparna Salil WOODLANDS:The bells adorning the dancers’ ankles chimed softly as they waited behind the curtains to perform in “Anubhava”, an Indian classical music and dance production hosted by The Hindu Temple of The Woodlands. The musicians took their places and with the first lilting notes of Carnatic music, the audience found themselves instantly […]
Prime Minister Modi’s Visit to Silicon Valley Draws Support from Almost 500 Organizations
SAN FRANCISCO,CA:Organizations across the West Coast are gearing up for the Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi’s visit to the Silicon Valley on Sunday, September 27, 2015. In the seven days since registration opened, almost 500 diverse organizations from across the West Coast have registered to show support for the event. These organizations, called […]
New Monthly Tastings at Great W’Kana for those Delectable, Hard to Find Dishes
By Jawahar Malhotra MEADOWS PLACE: So, when was the last time you got a chance to eat a dozen varieties of kebabs all at one sitting and for a great prix fixe? Some people would go crazy for it, especially if you have eaten at the establishments in India which do this regularly, like BarBQue […]
Well Received Barnali by Tagore Society of Houston (TSH)
HOUSTON: This is the one program of the year that Tagore Society indulges in performances of all genres and not necessarily Tagore related. And, August 23 did turn out to be quite an entertaining evening at the Houston Durga Bari Sur Auditorium when TSH celebrated Barnali. Sharmishtha and Subrata Kolay, a well loved musical couple […]
Gandhi Fights British Attempt to Divide Hindus
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 […]
Free School Supply to Over 500 Refugee Kids
HOUSTON: On August 16, free School supplies were given to over 500 refugee kids from Hawa Foundation (Hawa Masjid) along ICNA USA. The event was attended by City Council member Richard Nguyen and Lane Lewis. Rahman Moton President Of Hawa Foundation & MACC would like to thank every parent, volunteers, officials, and all the people […]
In Life, Consider the Energy Quotient and Save Energy for the Future
By Ravi Poduri HOUSTON: Often, we think we know that something, somewhere is fundamentally wrong, but despite our honest and sincere efforts, our attempts to tackle personal and even global problems, fail in vain, causing frustration in our life. Even an intelligent man like the late Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam or a successful […]
Singh Is Bliing | Official Trailer | Akshay Kumar | 2nd October
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Jazbaa May Have This Extra-Special Bonus
It appears that Amitabh Bachchan may not be the only singing star of Bollywood’s First Family. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a media report claims, might be making her playback debut in comeback film Jazbaa. DNA reports that Jazbaa director Sanjay Gupta may have persuaded Ash, 41, to sing. It quotes a source as having said, “Aishwarya has been sounded […]
10 Proven Benefits of Green Tea
Green tea is the healthiest beverage on the planet. It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on the body. This includes improved brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer and many other incredible benefits. Here are 10 health benefits of green tea that have been confirmed in human research studies. […]
Indian American Chess King Captures Oklahoma’s Imagination
MOORE, Okla. — Joe Veal, who spent a recent afternoon teaching chess to children at a recreation center near Moore, admits the game’s reputation as a stodgy pastime for geeks and nerds. Perception is changing. Popular culture has something to do with that. Take the life-sized, high-stakes chess match that figured prominently in the first Harry Potter […]
