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Dr. Aditi Kamdar to Speak at Global Congress
HYDERABAD: Leading hematologists, researchers, and pediatric specialists from around the globe will converge at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre next month for the GANSID Congress 2026. Organized by the Global Action Network for Sickle Cell and Other Inherited Blood Disorders, the three-day international summit running October 23–25 aims to showcase frontline clinical breakthroughs and tackle complex hematologic challenges. Among the…
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IAACGH Small Business Series: “AI Writes the Draft. A Person Decides”
By Somdatta Basu HOUSTON: The most persuasive argument of the afternoon was made before the speaker ever reached the microphone. Opening the IACCGH Small Business Series on September 29, Executive Director Jagdip Ahluwalia told the room something chambers of commerce rarely say out loud: last year, IACCGH was breached. An intruder had created a parallel administrator account inside the chamber’s…
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Gurdwara Sikh National Center Organizes Simran Camp
By Bhupinder Singh A Simran Camp was organized at Gurudwara Sikh National Center from October 23 to 25, 2026. The camp started at 5:00 PM in the evening of Friday and concluded at 10:45 AM on Sunday. Camp Schedule (In running sequence) – Program was open to all. 10/23/20206 – Evening Prayers, Gurmat Veechar (Talk), Samapati followed by Langar 8…
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Arya Samaj Contributes $100,000 to Sewa International’s Nepal Flood Relief
HOUSTON: Arya Samaj of Greater Houston presented a $100,000 contribution to Sewa International’s Nepal Flood Relief efforts on Sunday, October 18, marking a major milestone in the Houston community’s response to the devastating floods in Nepal. Through the generosity of 146 donors, the Arya Samaj community raised a total of $174,000, demonstrating an extraordinary outpouring of compassion and support for…
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Rodney Ellis at Unveiling of Four Murals Celebrating Civic Participation
HOUSTON: With early voting underway, Commissioner Rodney Ellis joined The Breakfast Klub Cares, Inanimate Nature Studios and the People For the American Way Foundation on Sunday, October 25 to unveil four murals celebrating civic participation, people-powered change and accountable leadership. Their unveiling was part of a community celebration and Inanimate Nature studio opening featuring local artists, community leaders and residents.…
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire Directs HPD to Reduce Cooperation with ICE
Houston Mayor John Whitmire issued an executive order limiting HPD contact with ICE, marking a shift in city immigration policy.
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HopeLink Initiative: Youth Bringing Donor Awareness to Communities
HOUSTON: HopeLink Initiative is a youth-led nonprofit with a mission to raise awareness about stem-cell donation peripheral ( from blood not marrow )and help more people join the donor registry. It focuses on reaching communities that are underrepresented on registries, so more patients may have a chance to find a suitable donor. Texas high school student Vikram Varanasi founded HopeLink…
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Mama Turns 94 with Many Admirers Around Her
By Jawahar Malhotra KATY: When she turned 78 in 2006, it was a total surprise to her when she entered Gourmet India restaurant where 70 people shouted “Happy Birthday, Mama”! Stunned and overcome with emotion, she was also delighted to have the affection of so many around her. And it has been a birthday event that her sons Jayant and…
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Excitement, Learning Mark the First Day of Chinmaya Bala Vihar
By Sweety Trivedi, Photo by Bharath Rao HOUSTON: Chinmaya Mission Houston marked the beginning of its new Bala Vihar year on August 23, 2026, with renewed enthusiasm, devotion and excitement. The occasion carries special significance as the Mission continues to honor the enduring vision of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda, who founded Chinmaya Mission in 1951 and went on to establish…
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Connoisseurs Club Marvels at Andean Odyssey to Machu Picchu
HOUSTON: It was a profoundly special gathering of old college friends in their expedition across the coastal expanse of Lima, the deep Andean folds of the Sacred Valley, and the legendary heights of Machu Picchu. Curated with four-star hotels, private guides, and seamless transfers, their journey balanced deep historical discovery with warm camaraderie. So unfolded the tale by Ratan Bhagat…
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Sugar Land Resident Sanatan Kadakia Launches Hollywood Film
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS: After building a successful career in technology, Sanatan Kadakia has quietly emerged as one of the South Asian community’s most active supporters of independent film. On October 2, followed by a North American VOD release November 13, Kadakia celebrates the release of Séance, the latest feature film in a growing portfolio of productions that have earned attention…
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Weddings: Ruchi Mukherjee and Walter Sassard
HOUSTON: Ruchi’s dedication to journalism and the Houston community has made her one of Houston’s most successful and impactful leading women, founding LCAHouston and immersing herself in Houston’s chic society life. Since moving to the USA in 2002, Ruchi has been a TV and print correspondent for The Statesman and Times of India but is most known for her LCAHouston…
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