Twin Celebration at Sri Meenashi Temple During the Aadi Month Aadi Poorm and Bhagavathi Seva
By M.K. Sriram PEARLAND: Dakshinayana Punyakalam, the night of the Devas, begins on the first day of the month Aadi. It is marked on July 17,2014. The sun changes its direction during this period and next six months is the night time of the gods. Due to this reason, secular auspicious events are not held […]
One Jump to Inspire Students
By Neeraj Salhotra HOUSTON: As a first-generation Indian-American, I have seen family and friends come to the US with nothing but $5 in their pocket, yet experience the prosperity of the American Dream. My parents’ hard work and influence helped me gain acceptance to Rice University, and knowing that this country has given much to […]
‘Vibrant India’ and ‘Crazy Kishkindha’ Summer Camps Conducted by G.O.D.
HOUSTON: Global Organization for Divinity Houston (G.O.D.) conducted three different fun “Gopa Kuteeram” summer camps in Pearland and Cypress areas this summer. In the Pearland/Manvel area, “Vibrant India” was the theme for a 3-day camp (June 20-22) held at Namadwaar Prayer House for kids aged 4 to 10. The camp focused on India’s amazing indigenous, […]
The Power of Prayer for Health and Healing
By Krishan Gupta Prayer for Healing is definitely one of the powerful and miraculous wonders. Praying, in its fullness cleanses the soul and it is believed to have the powers to take away your worry and stress. It is often heard that when you ask, you shall receive and if you seek, you shall find. […]
Seeing Beauty in Ordinary Objects
Houston photographer Narinder Sall’s unusual art images of driftwood, in a play of light and dark, are on display at Galveston’s DesignWorks Gallery. GALVESTON: Drawing from mixed cultural influences, Narinder Sall offers a unique brand of cultural and naturalist photography. Born in Punjab, India, Sall emigrated to America in 1968. As a photographer he […]
Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer The Ultimate Rail Experience
Travel & Leisure magazine quotes it thus: “One of the World’s Best Life Changing Trips.” “Winner of 8 World Travel Awards, for being provider of Leading Travel Experience by Train.” Traveling the Rocky Mountaineer through the Canadian Rockies is going to be an eye opening experience. It’s the closest you can possibly get to […]
Shunya Theatre Presents The Jungle Book
Event details: The Jungle Book, adapted for stage by Stuart Paterson, directed by Sunny Sinha and Sara Kumar Time: August 8, 2014 – August 17, 2014; Friday & Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 3pm Location: The Barn, 2201 Preston Street, Houston, TX 77003 Facts about the organization & event: Shunya is a Houston-based non-profit theatre troupe, currently […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes – Sabat Mahn Di Dal (Whole Urad Or Mahn Lentils)
This dal is probably the most well-known one in the whole world, thanks to its extensive use in restaurants and served as “Dal Makhani” (Butter Dal). It is a black colored dal – also known as urad dal – which is served at just about every Indian buffet in a universally cooked recipe, and is […]
Top 10 Tips for Traveling with Kids
While exploring the world with your kids is an incredibly rewarding experience, traveling with a family presents some challenges. From staying organized to keeping everyone happy and entertained on the road, vacations with kids, particularly long-haul excursions, can be a headache. To help make your next family trip as stress-free as possible, check out our […]
‘Police Have Nothing,’ Says Attorney of Mom Accused of Killing Son
Six months after arresting Pallavi Dhawan, suspected of killing her 10-year-old son Arnav, Frisco, Texas police have come up with nothing, stated defense attorney David Finn, who has called for an examining trial, scheduled for Aug. 13. Pallavi Dhawan was arrested Jan. 29 after police found Arnav’s body in a bathtub packed with ice in […]
Indian American Diplomat to Join Hagel in India
By Press Trust of India, Indiawest Washington D.C. – A top Indian American diplomat in charge of policymaking in the areas of international security, security assistance, military operations and defense will join Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel during his India visit later this week, the State Department said Aug. 5. Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military […]
Sikh Temple-Shooting Survivor’s Lessons Sustain Family
By Associated Press, Indiawest Oak Creek, Wis. — Punjab Singh spent a lifetime preaching the Sikh principles of optimism and hope, the very principles that his family now rely upon to sustain them during his slow recovery from being shot in the head two years ago by a white supremacist. Singh, 66, can neither move […]
Aamir Khan’s PK poster removed after complaint
The talking standee of Aamir Khan’s P.K. avtar, which depicts the actor nude, with a radio covering his modesty, had to be removed from the Gaiety-Galaxy theatres, after a group of women approached the police with a complaint on Monday. The group maintained that the “obscene image” should not be displayed in public. The theatre’s […]
Durga to get engaged with Shaurya in Star Plus’ Ek Hasina Thi!
Star Plus’ Ek Hasina Thi has kept the audiences gripped by the twists it is getting in each episode. The makers of the show have struck that perfect chord with the masses owing to which the show is doing extremely well on the TRP charts. Till now we have seen quite a lot of drama in the […]
Lateef: The King of Crime
Story: Based on the Gujarat mafia of the 80’s, the film captures the rise and fall of then underworld king, gangster Abdul Latif. Review: Mumbai has always been the muse for most filmmakers who have been intrigued by the underworld. However, for a change, we have a film which attempts to expose Gujarat’s ugly underbelly. Set in […]
Ye Hai Mohabbatein completes 200 episodes
Time to applaud the efforts of the entire team associated with Star Plus’ Ye Hai Mohabbatein (Balaji Telefilms). Yes, it is because the show completed 200 glorious episodes yesterday (4 August). Well, the fact remains that the show has become one of the most loved and well appreciated shows for its different story and exceptional star cast […]
“Mannat” | Daawat-e-Ishq | Romantic Video Song
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGEsDM52BXk[/youtube] Song: Mannat (Official Full Video Song) Singer: Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, Keerthi Sagathia Movie: Daawat-e-Ishq (2014) Director: Habib Faisal Cast: Aditya Roy Kapur & Parineeti Chopra And Others Music Director: Sajid & Wajid Lyricst: Kausar Munir Release dates: 5 September 2014 Uploaded By: ErosMusicStudio Song Editor By: Dj Ferooz Khan Tareen
Three Generations Have Fun Together at IACF’s Desi Grandparents Day
Click here for photo collage By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Under the gaze of a doting grandparent, with their steadying hand on the shoulder and a word of encouragement whispered in the ear, young kids and their parents came as three generations together to have some fun and get some expert medical advice at the first […]
Wok the Talk
By Malay Vyas SUGAR LAND: The word Wok evokes more than just the image of a cooking vessel, suddenly there is aroma, sizzle, heat and taste at the same time. Add the word Masala and now there’s an immediate hunger pang for something spicy, wholesome and mouth-watering. And yet when you walk through the doors […]
