Salman Khan to play double role in ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’
Superstar Salman Khan will be seen in a double role in Sooraj Barjatya’s film ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’. The actor, who will be teaming with Sooraj Barjatya after almost 15 years, will be seen playing the characters of Prem and Vijay in the film. In his earlier three films with Barjatya – ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’, […]
The Roshans Again
Rakesh Roshan is very thrilled with the success of Krrish 3 last year and it is this kind of success that has made him already start work on his next subject within such a short time, something he has taken years to do. And if anyone thinks it will be Krrish 4, it is certainly not. […]
BAN vs WI: Santokie double-blow rattles Bangladesh
NEW DELHI: Chasing a 172-run target, Bangladesh got off to a bad start as they lost three quick wickets in the World T20 Super 10 match at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday. Samuel Badree dealt first blow to the host by scalping Tamim Iqbal (5) in the third over. Krishmar Santokie […]
Virat Kohli can be better than Sachin Tendulkar: Kapil Dev
KUALA LUMPUR: Former captain Kapil Dev on Tuesday said that Indian batting’s mainstay Virat Kohli will rewrite more records than anyone else in world cricket and believed the Delhi batsman has realistic chances of “bettering” even Sachin Tendulkar’s career graph if he remains injury-free. “Without any doubt Kohli will make more records than anybody else. […]
Nauseating that N. Srinivasan continued as BCCI chief: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has asked N. Srinivasan to step down as BCCI president to ensure a fair probe of the Indian Premier League fixing and betting scandal. Srinivasan’s son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan, who was a team official of Chennai Super Kings, has been indicted by a Supreme Court appointed inquiry committee of betting and sharing team information. […]
‘Pyaar Ka Dard…’ team shifts location for big fat wedding
The team of Pyaar Ka Dard Hai…Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara… had to shift the shoot location from a farmhouse to the main mansion used in the show due to space crunch. The production team had to change the shoot location because the venue was too small to hold 35 artists. Being a Sooraj Barjatya show, the wedding was to […]
Sana Khan approached for Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 7
The popular dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is all set to comeback with another sizzling season where popular celebs from across all field will be seen dancing their way to win the ultimate trophy. And the makers (BBC Worldwide Media) have already started their hunt for potential contestants for its next season. A very credible source […]
Radha to create further misunderstandings between Ahem and Gopi in Star Plus’ Saathiya
Saath Nibhana Saathiya Rashmi Sharma Productions), the popular daily show on Star Plus, enjoyed being named the numer uno show in the TVT list last week. And to add up some masala on the show, the evil Radha (Bhavna Purohit) will be back with her menacing act once again in the coming episodes. As seen so […]
Masala chai – a tasty cup of health!
There has always been a great controversy about whether green tea or masala chai is better for the body. While the debate rages on there has been news that Olympic athletes drink masala chai to help them better deal with the pain, inflammation and fatigue they experience after a grueling session. So what is it that this unique drink […]
Priyanka’s name crops up for Kashibai in Bajirao Mastani
Speculations don’t seem to cease when it comes to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s dream project Bajirao Mastani. The epic historical, based on the life of Peshwa Bajirao and his ladylove, Mastani, which the filmmaker first spoke about 15 years ago, has seen several big names being tossed around for the lead roles. Though initially planned with […]
Gaura Purnima Celebrated at ISKCON of Houston
By Swathi Murali HOUSTON: Imagine yourself in a desert. Its dry and the heat is burning your throat, the only moisture is the sweat that is pooling on your forehead and your feet are dragging as you try and search for some relief. Then just as you almost gave up hope you see in the […]
Indian Cinema Megastar Vidya Balan Visits Houston to Promote IIFA
HOUSTON: The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) visited the United States for a special multi-city promotional tour of New York, Houston, Tampa and Orlando from the 11 – 14 of March. The Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend 2015 will be held from the 23 to the 26 of April in Tampa Bay, Florida. Houston saw the […]
ICC Members Meet to Plan the Year Ahead
HOUSTON: India Culture Center Houston (ICC) Executive Committee and Chief Trustees had a meeting with the Consul General P. Harish on Thursday, March 5, to discuss wide ranging topics of Community interest. This was the first interaction of the Newly installed Executive Committee with the Consul General. They discussed areas of mutual interest and cooperation […]
Radhe…Radhe…A Powerful Expression of Love for the Supreme
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: The tinkling of ghungroos, the haunting notes of Krishna’s flute and the evocative dances by the gopis captivated an almost packed auditorium on 15 March in Pearland. Presented by GOD – Global Organization for Divinity to celebrate their Namadwaar Prayer House’s fourth anniversary, the dance ballet titled Radhe…Radhe… depicted Radha Rani’s […]
Rathna Visualizes a Dance Pose with Every Move She Makes
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Just three years-old, Rathna Kumar was outraged that she couldn’t participate in a dance competition for five year-olds and above. So she threw a tantrum, forcing the judges to give in, and then performed for a huge audience which included the then Governor of Tamil Nadu, Sri Prakasha. Not content with […]
Rehan Siddiqi Brings Stars to Houston
HOUSTON: Rehan Siddiqi’s knack of bringing some of the biggest shows to Houston warms up again as Spring is in the air and Houston awaits Atif Aslam, the singing sensation along with Preity Zinta the Bollywood Superstar and Shalmali Kholgade, the up coming peppy singer from Mumbai. Reliant Arena will play host to this grand […]
Blissful Bhagavathi Seva Performed at MTS
By Chittoor Ramachandran PEARLAND: Sri Meenakshi temple of Pearland is highly revered for its established tradition of following the ritualistic practices based on ancient Hindu texts in Siva-Shakthi upasana . The procedure of worship in this temple (as per Agama shastra) primarily follow the practice of Madurai Sri Meenakshi Temple of Tamil Nadu. Through […]
Vedic Heritage School Teachers and Volunteers Appreciation Celebrated at Sri Meenakshi Temple
PEARLAND: Sri Meenakshi Temple Society (MTS) in Pearland celebrated the 2014 Vedic Heritage School (VHS) Teachers and Volunteers (T&V) Appreciation Day on Sunday, March 2. The first VHS class was started in 2000 with a modest beginning with about two dozen students and five volunteers. The VHS growth has been dramatic with an enrollment in excess […]
Twenty Years Celebration of Hinduism Radio Program
HOUSTON: Voice of Sanatan Hinduism Radio program has now completed 20 years of broadcasting. Looking back to the past 20 years the Houston Hindu Community started to build the foundations of many institutions and organizations to establish not only places of worship and teach Hindu Dharma it also ventured into the media of radio. This […]
Houston BITSians Welcome BITSAA International President, Jayan RamanKutty
HOUSTON: The newly elected President of BITSAA (Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences Alumni Association) International, Jayan RamanKutty, a silicon valley serial entrepreneur was felicitated with a memento by Houston Chapter members at a luncheon reception held at Kiran’s Restaurant on March 2. His wife, Vibha Jayan also graced the occasion. The day’s honoree, Jayan […]
