Remembering the meaning of Memorial Day
It is Memorial Day 2015. In cemeteries across the country flags flutter, flowers grace the graves of the departed, and bugles sound the mournful notes of Taps. The crowds paying tribute, however, have grown sparse. Begun as a way to honor Civil War dead, the commemoration was long called Decoration Day from the practice of […]
Texas, Oklahoma Floods: 12 People Missing as More Rain Forecast
Tornadoes and dangerous thunderstorms menaced Texas and Oklahoma on Monday while rescuers searched for 12 people, including at least three young children, still missing from historic flooding over the weekend. At least four people were confirmed dead in Sunday’s storms and flooding, including a 14-year-old boy in Texas who was found inside a storm drain […]
5 REASONS NOT TO THROW AWAY THE USED TEA BAGS
Everybody have a habit after drinking tea to throw away the tea bag in the trash. But this is wrong thing to do. Even the used bags are too beneficial to throw away. When you will read about these 5 ways to find usage of the tea bags in your home, you will never throw […]
Diya Aur Baati Hum: The BIG revelation will leave Sooraj, and you, in shock
So far on Diya Aur Baati Hum we saw that Sooraj (Anas Rashid) has managed to clear the test and enter the final team who will be playing the kabaddi match. Later when everybody is about to have their meal, Sooraj realises that someone has messed up with the food and asks everyone to not eat it. […]
Dill Mill Gayye fame Pankit Thakker bags a new show
The serial has a funny plot. Tentatively titled Gabbar, the story will have a dog as the narrator. The canine would connect with the audience and share tidbits about the members of the family where it would be staying. Now our sources have informed that Dill Mill Gayye fame Pankit Thakker has also been signed for the show. He will […]
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at Cannes 2015
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The Bollywood Diva’s Red Carpet Moments @ Cannes 2015
What did Anil Kapoor do after finishing shooting everyday for Dil Dhadakne Do on the cruise?
Even when Zoya Akhtar and the entire cast of Dil Dhadakne Do was shooting extensively on the cruise, there were a lot of late night parties. But Anil Kapoor never partied till late. So what did he prefer doing in that time? Read on to know… Our sources inform that even if Anil came to party with […]
Suicide bomber kills 20 at Shia mosque in Saudi Arabia
DUBAI: A suicide bomber blew himself up at a Shia mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia during Friday prayers, residents said, killing around 20 people and wounding more than 50, local residents and a hospital officials said. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing, the first to target Shia Muslims in Saudi Arabia since November […]
IPL 2015: Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore to set up summit clash with Mumbai Indians
NEW DELHI: Riding on a match-winning 46-ball 56 by Michael Hussey, Chennai Super Kings registered a 3-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the second qualifier of the Indian Premier League in Ranchi on Friday. Super Kings will now face Mumbai Indians in the summit clash on Sunday at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Veteran batsman […]
Indian among 3 charged with fraud in US
NEW YORK: An Indian is among three men arrested here and charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud for tricking distressed homeowners to sell their homes and reaping millions of dollars through the scheme. Rajesh Maddiwar, Mario Alvarenga and Amir Meiri were presented in Manhattan federal court before US magistrate judge Kevin Fox on Thursday. […]
Rituals of Aghori Sadhus
The most feared clan of Sadhus or ascetics of India, the Aghori sadhus are notorious for their uncommon and grisly rituals they perform as a part and parcel of their religious routine, enough to arouse curiosity and awe among the public. Aghori Sadhu is associated with cannibalism, rituals using human skulls and making love to […]
4 tricks to help you stay away from junk food
Take a look at your daily consumption of food. No matter how much you try to control yourself, there are times when you can’t help but reach out for processed or junk food. A few quick tips might just ensure you stay away from the temptation… Keep the right snacks handy: Get rid of those packets […]
New Generation Takes Over India House
HOUSTON: After serving a notable two tenures at India House, the old Executive Committee makes way for the new sanguine and enthusiastic next generation. India House has grown tremendously under the guidance of the previous Executive Committee. Having invested in the depth and breadth of community development, educational programs, healthcare services, mind and wellness programs […]
Cancer Fighters and Survivors Pledge to Continue Promising Research
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Three years after it was launched, the founder of this non-profit that focuses on finding a cure for ovarian cancer has thrust herself full-time in the pursuit. “It was the only way to really make headway in this fight,” Runsi Sen told reporters at the fundraising gala held this past weekend on […]
Rain, Rain Didn’t Go Away; Makes IACF Play Another Day!!
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The kiddie nursery rhyme was on many minds this past Sunday, May 17 as 60 golfers sat in their electric golf carts, lined up to head for the grassy lawns and gentle slopes of the Quail Valley County Club golf links. But alas, after just two holes, the squall of clouds […]
Houston Awaits “On a Quest” Screening
By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: There is eager anticipation in the air as May 30, the date for the premiere of “On a Quest” in Houston, approaches. The much-acclaimed biopic of Swami Chinmayananda, who is revered as Pujya Gurudev by Chinmaya Mission worldwide, promises to be an inspiring, introspective journey. It will be a nostalgic reminder […]
Sewa Volunteer Recognized at the Volunteer Houston Service Awards
HOUSTON: Last Friday, May 15, marked the 31st annual Greater Houston Service Awards, a ceremony that honors the city’s most hardworking and dedicated volunteers. Recognized at the event was 17 yearJunior at Cinco Ranch High School , Kaushiki Tewary, who was nominated by Sewa International .She was honored as one of the top 3 youth […]
Cryket 2015: Cricket for CRY
HOUSTON: Millions of children can only dream of having the basic rights to live, learn, play and grow. The United Nations Convention on the rights of the child grants children four basic human rights: the right to survival, development, participation and protection. CRY supports organizations in India and the US and has transformed the life […]
