Chandni Bhagwanani bags Channel V’s next Jhalli Anjali…
The cute and cuddly looking Chandni Bhagwanani is all set to make her presence felt on the small screen once again with Channel V’s upcoming show Jhalli Anjali Ki Tootey Dil Ki Amazing Story. As reported earlier, the show is being jointly produced by Rose Audio Visual and lyricist Niranjan Iyengar. The show will be a finite series […]
Indian employees hesitant to seek jobs in west, study finds
NEW DELHI: A significant number of employees are apprehensive about moving to the west for jobs due to global economic uncertainty, while highly skilled ones are returning on account of good opportunities back home, a study by TimesJobs.com said. “40 per cent Indians are cautious about moving to the west for jobs due to economic […]
US to soon allow spouse of H-1B visa holder to work in America
WASHINGTON: Aimed at attracting the world’s best and brightest, the US will soon come out with a series of policy initiatives and changes in the existing rules including allowing the spouses of H-1B visas to work in America. In a statement, the White House said that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will soon publish […]
UK honeymoon murder suspect Shrien Dewani arrives in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG: Indian-origin businessman Shrien Dewani on Tuesday arrived in South Africa after being extradited from the UK, to stand trial for allegedly plotting the 2010 murder of his Indian-Swedish wife while on their honeymoon. Dewani was escorted to the Western Cape high court, where he appeared for the first time in a South African court, […]
10 tips to reduce coughing bouts at night
Who amongst us doesn’t know how frustrating and bothersome chronic, persistent coughing at night can be! Loss of sleep, exhaustion, irritability, urinary incontinence, and inability to perform daily activities the next day are just some of the negative outcomes we experience with this type of cough. So, is there a way we can at least […]
Saraswatichandra: 2nd April; Kumud In Captivity
Saraswatichandra 2nd April written episode: Sunanda starts sharing the story of Guman with Kumud. She says that she and Guman started dancing at an early age. Their skill made everyone spellbound. But Guman outsmarted Sunanda with her charming beauty and tricks. She tricked Laxminandan into marrying her. From Guman’s side, there was no love in […]
Ruhi’s elocution competition to get Raman excited in Star Plus’ Ye Hai Mohabbatein
The angry young man Raman (Karan Patel) never lets go an opportunity to fight with his wife Ishita (Divyanka Tripathi) in Star Plus’ mature love story Ye Hai Mohabbatein (Balaji Telefilms). But now viewers will be treated to a new side of this man as he would try to impress Ishita and his daughter Ruhi (Ruhaanika Dhawan). […]
Phool Kanwar to plan ‘a fake kidnap’ of Saubhagyvati in Sony TV’s Maharana Pratap
Historical TV shows that project historical facts are no less dramatic when compared to our regular daily shows. And treading on the dramatized path, Sony Entertainment Television’ Bharat Ka Veer Putra…Maharana Pratap(Contiloe Entertainment), will soon show some interesting sequences in the coming days. As seen so far, the pretty princess Phool Kanwar (Jannat Zubair), who harbours […]
Record Breaking Crowd at the Masala Radio Holi
Click here for photo collage By IAN Correspondent HOUSTON: “Itna mazaa kyun aa raha hai,” Houstonians reveled in sheer ecstasy at Masala Radio’s sun-kissed Holi on Sunday March 30, despite the inclement weather postponement from the original March 23 date. 10 days prior, Facebook and Twitter followers were a flurry with “WHAT? […]
Three Pointers All the Way for Rhythm India
Click here for photo collage By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: For the twenty thousand people who attended the Houston Rockets versus the Los Angeles Clippers game at the Toyota Center on March 29, it was probably difficult to judge what was more exciting – the game or the breathtaking performance by Rhythm India at half […]
Modi’s Overseas Wave Hits Indian Shores
By Haider Kazim HOUSTON: The Global Indians for Bharat Vikas (GIBV), a volunteer organization, has honored 12 people leaving for India to take part in campaign to get Narendra Modi elected as the next Prime Minister of India. A total of 30 people from Houston will go to India to campaign for Modi. A large […]
Newlyweds Sonia Tripathi and Matthew Sidorick
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: In almost all Indian weddings, the sangeet features some performances by amateurs who are family friends or artists hired just for the occasion. But for Sonia Tripathi’s sangeet, held at the Hilton Post Oak, there couldn’t have had any better performers than the bride’s sister and friends, all of whom are […]
Kalabhavan Completes Another Successful Year
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: Houston Durga Bari Society’s cultural partner Kalabhavan celebrated its annual day on Saturday, March 29 at its Sur Auditorium. The evening consisted of programs highlighting the various disciplines taught at the center. The graciously poised Sutanuka Sinha and Roshni Ray began the evening’s proceedings by commending Kalabhavan’s efforts in upholding the […]
Bharathi Kalai Manram Presents Srimathi Vishaka Hari at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By Mahesh K. Iyer PEARLAND: Vishaka Hari’s Kathakalakshepam rendition on Meenakshi Kalyanam was simply a moving experience that the almost 500 audience would soulfully remember for a long time to come. Bharathi Kalai Manram (BKM) President Partha Krishnaswamy and his board had planned, worked hard and organized this excellent event, and as summed up appropriately […]
Ugadhi Celebrations at The Woodlands Hindu Temple: Musical Night
THE WOODLANDS: A musical program was held on the occasion of Jaya Nama Samvatsara, Ugadhi celebrations in the Woodlands Hindu Temple on 23 March in the temple cultural Hall. Raja Rajeswari Kalaga, who is known as the Nightingale of Texas, and the founder of Navaragamalika Cultural Association (NCA), and Ravi Mukkamala a versatile singer, were […]
Yuva for Sewa Internship in Bengaluru, India
By Sai Khisty HOUSTON: I write this as a reflection of my summer in the beautiful city of Bengaluru (in the state of Karnataka, India), working for an NGO called Youth for Seva (YFS). This experience had many flavors weaving in and out of each other, creating a rich and vibrant combination. I chose to […]
Chitram – A Portrait of India to be Presented by EYS
HOUSTON: ‘Chitram – A Portrait of India’ – a grand multimedia musical theater production will be performed at the Cullen Performance Hall, The University of Houston on Saturday, April 26, at 6:30PM. Chitram promises to be a spectacular performance. The Indian American community of Greater Houston is engaged in bringing this production to life under […]
Ugadhi Celebrations at MTS
By M.K. Sriram PEARLAND: Ughadi, the New Year day for Telugus, Kannadigas and Maharashtrians was celebrated with great festivity and joy at the Sri Meenakshi Temple on Monday, March 31. The name of the festival ‘Ugadhi’ is derived from two words ‘Yuga’ and ‘Aadi’. ‘Yuga Aadi’ means ‘beginning of a new age’. It is believed […]
Houston Summit on Women’s Success
HOUSTON: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi hosted an economic agenda for women and families at the Young Women College Preparatory Academy (YWCPA) to address issues such as pay equality, work and life balance, wellness and childcare policies. The Houston summit entitled “When Women Succeed, America Succeeds” focused on an economic agenda […]
BAPS Women’s Conference – Lead from Within
STAFFORD: What is leadership? Society ascribes leadership in politics, religion, communities and sports, based on actions, achievement, and at times, popularity. Typically, we limit our view of “leaders” to people in position of power: CEOs, politicians, athletes, and perhaps community leaders. But are those the only leaders? Everyone has the potential to be a leader […]
