Radhika Kannan to Receive UC Berkeley’s University Medal
BERKELEY, Calif. — Radhika Kannan, who was recently named UC Berkeley’s top graduating senior and recipient of its University Medal, is determined to carry out a career plan she made with her mother, Geetanjali, who died suddenly and inexplicably at age 45 during Kannan’s junior year. How the 21-year-old Kannan, an Indian American student, coped with the […]
Reporters and Dil Ki Baatein to be aired five times a week
The recently launched shows, Reporters & Dil Ki Baatein have succeeded in engaging their viewers with its intriguing storyline. It has definitely hit the right spots with the viewers. These trendsetter shows have gotten a new development owing to public demand. A close source informed us saying, “Reporters and Dil Ki Baatein has taken over the viewers in […]
10 iconic dialogues that Salman Khan’s onscreen avatars would say after he got bail!
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IPL 2015: Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by six wickets
NEW DELHI: Ambati Rayudu continued his good form with the bat leading Mumbai Indians to an emphatic six-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in their Indian Premier League match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Mumbai got to the 159-run target in 19.2 overs thanks to the unbeaten 34-run knock by Rayudu, who […]
Scientific aspects of Yagya, the holy fire ritual
Our ancient texts are full of legends wherein ancient sages performed Yagyas and the demons (asuras) tried to destroy them. The demons then had to pay a hefty price as the godly, valiant prince used to guard the Holy fire and eliminate the nuisance. Whether these are just folklores, myths, legends or history is a […]
Kuch Kuch Locha Hai Movie Review
STORY: PP aka Pravin Patel (Ram Kapoor), a middle-aged married Gujarati businessman based in Malaysia, has a massive crush on Bollywood superstar Shanaya (Sunny Leone). When a contest is announced about winning a date with her in Kuala Lumpur, he grabs the opportunity to make his dream (of romancing her) come true. He then starts telling […]
Piku Movie Review
PIKU TAKES YOU BEYOND BOLLYWOOD’S TYPICAL MOTIONS! STORY: Piku’s father Bhaskor’s obsessed with his health. Piku indulges Bhaskor’s wishes, including a road trip to Calcutta – but what does attractive Rana’s driving set in motion? REVIEW: Straight up, Piku is delightful, a cinematic rasgulla, dipped in the sweet, dark rum of life. Architect Piku Banerjee (Deepika) is only child […]
Salman Khan back home after getting bail, jubilant fans celebrate
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Salman Khan returned home to a rousing welcome by jubilant fans on Friday after the Bombay high court suspended his 5-year jail term following which the sessions court extended his interim bail. Celebrations broke out among thousands of Khan’s fans who had assembled outside the high court, the sessions court and […]
UK election shock: David Cameron defies polls with clear victory
London (CNN)Pundits had predicted the UK election would be a close one and suggested there would be days of post-vote, backroom talk to thrash out a power-sharing deal. Instead, it’s turned into a thumpin’. With all the results in, British Prime Minister David Cameron and his Conservative Party have claimed an outright majority in Parliament, […]
What Does a Sudden Nosebleed Mean?
Usually red color means danger, so blood in the urine or nosebleed turns off the fear alarm that something is happening with our organism. If there are just a few drops of blood, your head directly activates the fear that your health might be deteriorated. But, in a lot of cases there is no place […]
C24+ is Fulfilled as it Spreads the Fruits of its Labor Among 11 Charities
Click here for Photo Collage By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: For as far back as I can remember going to the Club 24 Plus events, they have been held at the tres chic and enormous houses (well, mostly in the equally manicured and large backyards) of members of the group. This year’s Philanthropy […]
SAM Gala is Short, Entertaining and Raises Money in a Hurry
Click here for Video… By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: The Save A Mother charity’s Houston chapter took a major leap forward from its humble origins in a banquet hall on Wilcrest in 2009 to the Crystal Ballroom on Gessner to the glittery, upscale but compact Gala that took place this past […]
Houston’s Bollywood Foam Party
HOUSTON: Sunny Taj of ABCD Houston is not only known for hosting celebrity DJ’s such as Bally Sagoo, DJ Aqeel, DJ Suketu, DJ Kamya and DJ Notorious to name a few, but also putting together events with a theme. On Saturday, April 25, he took the party scene to another level by throwing the longest […]
Jewelry Making – A Therapeutic Hobby
By Indu Gosar HOUSTON: One of the visions of IACAN is that no Indian American will take the cancer journey alone. IACAN offers culturally sensitive services to cancer patients such as navigating the complex and unfamiliar landscape of available medical care. Through carefully selected activities, it offers social, emotional and psychological support to both patients […]
“Finding the Perfect Job in Difficult Times” Hits it Right with the Audience
HOUSTON: Over 80 professionals attended the IIT Alumni of Greater Houston (IITAGH) panel discussion on, “Finding the Perfect Job in Difficult Times,” on Thursday, April 30. Many showed up early and got to network with their peers while enjoying the appetizer selection of fish tacos, chicken satay, quesadillas, hummus, spinach & artichoke dip, and beer […]
IMAGH Honors Mothers; Forms Advisory Board
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Although they hold their monthly meetings at the Bayland Community Center the first Saturday of each month, this particular occasion had a special meaning as Club 65 gave all the ladies an early Mother’s Day celebration. About 70 people came to the lunch event which featured a melodious opening song by […]
Music Explored Beyond Listening and Learning
By Uma Ranganathan HOUSTON: The weekend of April 25, was made memorable by the enlightening, as well as enchanting Spring Festival in its 38th year, hosted by the Classical Arts Society of Houston. The theme for this year’s festival was ‘Music and Wellness’. Following a short welcome address by founders Smt. Prabha Bala and Smt. […]
Sri Meenakshi –Sundareswarar Thirukalyana Utsavam Concludes the Chittirai Mahotsavam
By Nachal Sethuraman PEARLAND: Chithirai Mahotsavam at Sri Meenakshi Temple came to a conclusion, with a grand finale of Meenakshi Thirukalyanam on Sunday, May 3. The Thirukalyanam is the celestial marriage ceremony of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Shiva. It was held at the Temple Kalyanamandapam, which included all details and rituals of a divine royal […]
Young Leaders ask the Critical Question: Is there Enough Regulation in Society?
By Kaushiki Tewary HOUSTON: On an early Saturday morning, YLDP students from the 2014-2015 program, which instills leadership qualities within youth, gathered at India House to gain insightfrom a truly inspiring leader in the Indian community. Dr. Hardeep Singh is a nationallyrecognized leader in research, policy and clinical practice initiatives, and is part of the […]
Tagore Society Picnic in Bear Creek Park
HOUSTON:The Tagore Society of Houston HDBS held annual picnic held at the Bear Creek Park Pavilion 5 on Sunday, May 3 and about 40 people attended. It started with fresh omelets and jhaal moori. Lunch was barbecued chicken, fresh roasted corn, hot dogs, beguni, pakoras, potato salad, corn casserole, labanga latikas and mishti shingara. Men’s […]
