Jodha Akbar: Is Akbar developing a soft corner for Jodha?
Jodha-Akbar’s marriage was as an alliance of convenience between the Rajputs and Mughals. But Akbar (Rajat Tokas) couldn’t deny that Jodha’s (Paridhi Sharma) beauty made him more inclined to the union. Jodha was repulsed by the idea of marrying a fanatic Islamic oppressor; and entered the wedlock reluctantly. They fought, argued and often challenged each other. […]
Saifeena to redesign the Pataudi palace interiors?
The Pataudi Palace (also called Ibrahim Kothi) was leased out to a private hospitality chain, which ran it as a luxury hotel for several years. During that time, many Hollywood and Indian film units had visited it. However, according to latest news, the palace will not double up as a hotel any more. Instead, sometime […]
50% of diabetics do not adhere to insulin treatment practices
More than 80 percent of people have psychological resistance to taking insulin injections which remains a critical component of treatment of diabetes, medical experts said. ‘Insulin remains a critical component of treatment of diabetes. At present injection remains the only practical means to deliver insulin,’ S.V. Madhu, secretary, Research Society for Study of Diabetes in India […]
Aziz Ansari and the Evolution of Indian Americans
United States: The other night, I was walking in downtown San Francisco after work near two other pedestrians, two men probably in their mid-twenties. I could overhear parts of their conversation when one of them said, “I hate technology. I forwarded the email to her, and then she posted it on . . . .” […]
Tennessee Doctor Threatened to Kill Wife After Plans to Leave: Police
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn:Dr. Vijay R. Singh, a Johnson City physician, threatened to shoot and kill his wife Dec. 4 after she told him she planned to return home to their native India, police said in a court document. Police confiscated several fire arms and a cache of ammunition from the house. According to the Johnson […]
Obama Nominates Shamina Singh to Community Service Board
President Barack Obama Jan. 16 nominated Shamina Singh, the current executive director of the MasterCard Center for Inclusive Growth, to the board of directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service. Singh has held the position at the MasterCard Center since December 2013. She is also global director of government social programs in MasterCard’s […]
Rahul’s game-plan: Do whatever it takes, win 2019
BANGALORE: The nation may be eagerly awaiting the course of the NaMo versus RaGa battle and its outcome in the April-May Lok Sabha elections. But AICC vice-president Rahul Gandhi seems to have his eyes set on the 2019 chapter. Seeking to build a new, youthful brigade in the next five years, the AICC vice-president has reportedly laid out a […]
Sunanda Tharoor’s death: police ordered to investigate cause of poisoning
New Delhi: The Delhi Police has been ordered to determine whether the death ofSunanda Pushkar Tharoor was accidental, a suicide, or murder. The inquiry into the death of Mrs Pushkar, the wife of union minister Shashi Tharoor, was ordered today by a Delhi magistrate, based on the autopsy that said the 52-year-old died of poisoning. Doctors at […]
Kamlesh Kukreja Heads Radiology at Texas Children’s Hospital
United States: Dr. Kamlesh U. Kukreja has been named chief of interventional radiology at the department of pediatric radiology at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas.. He has also been appointed assistant professor of radiology at Baylor College of Medicine. “For more than a decade, Dr. Kukreja has distinguished himself as an expert in clinical […]
Indian American Immigrant Rights Advocate to Head SAALT
United States: Suman Raghunathan, an advocate known equally for her work on immigrant rights and affordable housing issues, will join South Asian Americans Leading Together Feb. 3 as the national organization’s new executive director. Raghunathan currently serves as an advocacy and policy strategist for the Immigrant Rights Project at the national American Civil Liberties Union. The […]
A Beautiful Day for Kite Flying, Picnicking and Demonstrating Support
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It couldn’t have been a more perfect day for getting out after the cold, hard freeze of the weeks before had made everyone huddle indoors for days on end. It made you wonder at the magic of Makar Sankranti – that actually marks the transition of the Sun into the […]
JVB Play on Harishchandra Shows How Devotion to the Truth Will Set You Free
Click here to see Photo Collage By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: As the play “Raja Harishchandra” ended last Saturday night, the depth of the production and the actors left many exhilarated at the amazing range of talent that exists among the amateurs in the community. After the plays produced by various community organizations over […]
Salt Lake City Entrepreneur Donates to U of Michigan and Builds Houston Roots
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: By the time most people read this, the engagement ceremony of Abhishek Dhingra to Avni Patel would have been over, since it is this Saturday, January 18. But in forging this alliance of love, the young couple has realized a connection between Salt Lake City, Utah and Houston, Texas that would […]
Nirvana Restaurant Moves Across the Driveway
HOUSTON: Nirvana Restaurant served its last meal on Monday, December 31 and then moved, the next day to across the driveway into a newly renovated restaurant at 14545 Memorial Drive at Diary Ashford, that doubles the floor space. “This move will allow us to serve up to 150 guests, with another 25 on the outdoor […]
IACF Forms New Executive Committee
HOUSTON: The Indo American Charity Foundation is starting of the New Year with several new Board members and a new Executive Committee, it was reported this past week. The new officers for 2014 are (from left) Neeta Balsaver, Treasurer; Dr. Ramesh Cherivirala, President; Dr. Kamala Raghavan, Incoming President for 2015; and Dr. Vanitha Pothuri, Secretary. […]
Greater Houston Tamil Community Celebrates New Year in Style
By Jagan Annamalai HOUSTON: The Greater Houston Tamil Community celebrated New Year with a splendid event on Saturday, Jan 4 at the Seven Lakes High School in Katy. The response was overwhelming and more than 600 people from Katy, Houston, Pearland, Sugarland and Cypress joined the celebrations. The guests arrived in beautiful ethnic wear and […]
Touching the Lives of Many: Life as an Entrepreneur
By Saji Pullad HOUSTON: In 2012, Cenil George, an Indian American entrepreneur living in Houston decided to give back to the less fortunate and with the help of some friends, took a dozen giant teddy bears to the Texas Children’s Hospital. The bears were distributed to terminally ill patients with diseases such as leukemia and […]
IACCGH Presents New Board at Reception Honoring Durga Agrawal
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: With the New Year barely getting into stride, the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston wasted no time in holding its first function to announce its new President and Board, while also taking the occasion to honor the efforts of its first President, Dr. Durga Das Agrawal. The reception held […]
First Ever Hindu Dharma Emblem for Boy Scouts
HOUSTON: Boy Scouts Troop 38 from Sugar Land, recently initiated a Religious Emblem program for all scouts in the troop. One of the tenets of Boy Scouts is that “a scout is reverent”. As a part of this program, 12 scouts from Troop 38 and 4 scouts from Troop 616 completed their Hindu Emblem Merit […]
Sewa Honors Volunteers and Community Partners
HOUSTON: The Sewa Houston community gathered together the evening of Friday, January 10 to honor some of Sewa’s most dedicated volunteers and community partners. Volunteers are the lifeline of Sewa International, and as such, Sewa’s volunteer base is truly appreciated for their continuous support and efforts in strengthening the organization and assisting the Houston community. […]
