‘Satyamev Jayate’ to begin from October 5
Mumbai: The third season of Aamir Khan-hosted popular TV show ‘Satyamev Jayate’ is all set to air from next month. The first promo of the issue-based show made its debut appearance on micro-blogging site Twitter. “Hey Guys, new season of SMJ starting on 5th October. Check out the new promo. Tell me what you think,” Aamir, […]
CHITTAGONG BAGGED THE BEST FEATURE AWARD AND MONALI WON THE BEST ACTRESS FOR LAKSHMI
Manoj Bajpayee’s Chittagong has bagged the best feature award at the third annual Washington DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF). Manoj and Bedabrata Pain, producer and director of the film, were presented the award by noted Indian-American Frank Islam at the three-day film festival organised by Ceasar Productions in the suburb of the national capital. While Pradosh bagged the […]
Why red wine is good for health
Researchers now identified one of the molecular pathways that resveratrol – component of grapes and red wine – uses to reduce “bad cholesterol,” heart disease and some types of cancer. Also found in blueberries, cranberries, mulberries, peanuts and pistachios, resveratrol is associated with beneficial health effects in aging, inflammation and metabolism. Scientists from the Florida […]
Margarita, with a Straw Trailer
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YORjJiWBxAg[/youtube] Here’s the trailer of Margarita with a Straw, starring Kalki Koechlin. This is an intensely personal film dealing with a topic that hardly any movies have met on – sexuality and disability. This is a tale about a young rebellious woman who embarks on a breathtaking journey of self-discovery.
Kumkum Bhagya: Will Abhi bring Pragya back home?
Bits and pieces of the truth are out, but is Abhi convinced of his wife’s innocence? Abhi (Shabbir Ahluwalia) is blinded by everything his sister Alia (Shikha Singh) and his girlfriend Tanu have told him. Abhi believes that Pragya (Sriti Jha) helped Purab (Arjit Taneja) elope from the wedding ‘çoz she wanted him to marry Bulbul (Mrunal […]
Cabir H Maira to enter Star Plus’ Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon
Cabir H Maira who essayed the negative role of Jidah in Life OK’s 26-12, will soon be back on the TV screen. He will yet again work with Sphere Origins once again, this time in their popular show Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon – Ek Baar Phir on Star Plus. He will essay the […]
U.S Pledges $4.8 M to Fight Child Marriages
By Lalit K. Jha, Indiawest WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States has announced $4.8 million to fund projects in over half a dozen countries, including India, to end child and forced marriages. Other countries include Nepal, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Yemen. “We know the fight against child marriage is the fight against extreme […]
Colin Lobo Receives ASTM International Award of Merit
By a Staff Reporter, Indiawest Dr. Colin Lobo, a senior vice president, engineering, at the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association in Silver Spring, Md., recently received ASTM’s highest organizational recognition for individual contributions to standards activities, the Award of Merit and accompanying title of ASTM fellow. A member of ASTM International since 1992, the Indian […]
Rain Stops for Houston ka Raja
By Malay Vyas HOUSTON: Jwala si chalti hai aankhon mein jiske bhi dil mein tera naam hai…Shiv Shakti Temple and Masala Radio’s Sunil Thakkar and the Crazy Masala Crew led Houston’s biggest Indian block party – Ganesh Mahotsav Visarjan with over two thousand devotees biding adieu to their beloved Raja, the 9 ft tall Lord […]
Houston Crowns a Dream Spouse
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: Beauty pageants are often associated with young single women so when Bollywood Shake decided to organize the first ever Mrs. Bollywood Houston contest on Sept 6, at the Hilton Americas, even ABC13, Fox 26 and TV-Asia ran features on it. Set in the elegantly designed ballroom decorated by Aslam and Abdul […]
Local Artistes Help Focus Support on Sewa, Internationally and at Home
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: In a departure from its programs of the last two years which featured artistes who toured the US and performed at the annual galas of Sewa International’s 38 domestic national chapters, this year the organization decided to focus on the local talents in each individual geographic location. Last year, for example, […]
Hanmi Bank-United Central Bank Merger
HOUSTON: Hanmi Financial Corporation, the holding company for Hanmi Bank, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Central Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of United Central Bank, effective as of August 31, 2014. With the merger complete, Hanmi becomes the second largest Korean American Bank in the United States with 50 banking offices and […]
Kumar Sanu Entertains Houston
By Vanshika Vipin STAFFORD: It was an evening of nostalgia at the Stafford Center as versatile singer Kumar Sanu took stage. Sanu’s name is synonymous with romantic hit Bollywood songs from 1990’s and the early 2000’s. Organized by Rehan Siddiqui of Hum Tum Shows, the event welcomed each attending lady with a red rose. After […]
IACCGH Announces the Award Winners for 2014
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: IACCGH began the countdown to its 15th Annual Gala 2014 by saluting the entrepreneurial spirit, professional accomplishments, public service endeavors and the strong philosophy of giving back displayed by members of the Chamber and the Indo American community. One hundred and twenty five members and guests gathered at the upscale Mr. […]
Sugar Land Mayor Pro Tem Harish Jajoo Elected as President of TML Region 14
SUGAR LAND: Sugar Land Mayor Pro Tem and City Council Member Harish Jajoo has been elected president of Texas Municipal League (TML) Region 14 for the incoming term, which includes cities and municipalities in 17 county region all the way from Houston county to Matagorda county including cities of Houston, Galveston and Sugar Land. As […]
JVB’s Blood Donation Drive Sets New Guinness Book of World Record
By Seema Jain HOUSTON: “Dharma is formless. It acquires its form through the various methods of worship. Dharma is soul while the method of worship is body.” -Acharya Tulsi This beautiful quote written by Acharya Tulsi truly depicts using body as a means of worship to do Dharma. Blood is that fragile blossoming tree we […]
Giving Thanks to God Ganesha at MTS
By Tupil Narasiman & Padma Golla PEARLAND: Thanksgiving starts very early in the year for the Indian community here in the United States, as early as August sometimes; and the focus is giving thanks to the gods, starting with Lord Ganesha followed by Navarathri, Deepavali through to Sankaranthi. Meenakshi Temple celebrated on August […]
ISKCON of Houston’s Radhastami
By Chaitanya Charitamrita das HOUSTON: Tuesday September 2, harsh traffic and construction noise bellow out of the Houston freeways with frenzied commuters and truckers… just another day in paradise; later in the early evening reality reveals a place most wonderful. At the Hare Krishna Dham on 34th Street I am entering into another realm of […]
The 2014 MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee Champion Announced
13-year Old Gokul Venkatachalam From Chesterfield, MO, Clinches the Title NEW JERSEY: Gokul Venkatachalam correctly spelled the word ‘becquerel’ during the 2014 MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee Finals to clinch the title of National Champion. During the event on August 15, which was taped live for broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television, Gokul along with 23 […]
Music Party at Upmaben’s Home
By Deepak Bhatt SUGAR LAND: It was once again a music and food bonanza at the home of Upmaben and Mukuleshbhai on August 31. They have been hosting home concerts (Bethaks) regularly and the most exciting part is that they are FREE. But more importantly, the quality of the programs is always high and the […]
