IACAN Presents Art Therapy Session
HOUSTON:According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services, over 30% of adults and nearly 12 % of children use non-mainstream or conventional medicine approaches to health care. Many take the “integrative” approach to medicine; that is using non-conventional approaches along with conventional […]
Durga Bari Celebrates Durga Puja in Style Despite Inclement Weather
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: No amount of rain could dampen the spirits of the local Bengali community in celebrating the Annual Durga Puja which everyone looks forward to the whole year. The Puja is normally celebrated over 10 days in Bengal, beginning on Mahalaya with the invocation of the goddess Mother Durga and continues on […]
Diwali and Govardhan Puja at ISKCON of Houston
HOUSTON: ISKCON of Houston is celebrating two wonderful festivals in November! Diwali or the festival of lights falls on Wednesday, November 11 and New Year – Govardhan Puja is on Thursday, November 12. The ISKCON temple, located on 1320 W 34th Street has been celebrating these time honored festivals for decades now, bettering itself each […]
Multi-Lingual Western-Indian Fusion Music Concert on Nov 7
HOUSTON: Shaking Hands Across Continents, a Western-Indian music ensemble, directed by acclaimed Houston musician Vidushi Smt. Rajarajeshwary Bhat and organized by Global Organization for Divinity, will be presented on Saturday November 7, at Berry Miller Junior High School, 3301 Manvel Road, Pearland TX. The concert will present a melodious fusion of Indian and western music, […]
SACC Presents 5 Houstonians with Excellence in the South Asian Community Award
HOUSTON: The South Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC) held an awards luncheon to celebrate five Exceptional Houstonians on Friday, October 23. The event was held at Tony’s restaurant in the heart of the city. Excellence goes beyond being extremely good and SACC realized this fact was being overlooked throughout this diverse American community which have […]
Samskriti Presents “Fire and Ash“ and “ Dwita”:
Two Incredible Performances for the Price of One Featuring the most Outstanding Artists Presented on Stage. HOUSTON:“Fire and Ash,” producer Gowri Ramnarayan has linked together the different arts with her narration and her understanding of the essence of the Indian philosophy. Gowri, grand daughter of Kalki Krishnamurthy and grand-niece of the world famed Smt. M.S. […]
Houston Kannada Vrinda Celebrates Karnataka
By Shridhar Sannabhadti HOUSTON: It was a part of a multi-course cultural celebration on a rainy Saturday October 24, afternoon at the Stafford Civic Center as over 300 Kannadigas congregated. The occasion, hosted by Houston Kannada Vrinda, was to celebrate the formation of the state of “Karnataka” on November 1, 1956 – something that was […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Wadiyan Da Pulao (Lentil Dumpling Rice Pilaf)
There are as many different ways to make pulao (rice pilaf) as there are cultures in the world. Each area’s pilaf dish one uses different types of ingredients, different spices and even different types of rice. Spanish people make a seafood paella; Arabs make a pulao using cuts of meat and the Chinese cook it […]
Dusserah Mela Celebrated with Devotion, Pomp, Parade and Patake!!
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: The bright rays of the Sun were still grazing over the western rim of the Skeeters Stadium when tiny tots and other children of all ages lined up besides the stage, waiting for their names to be called to get in front of the crowd. They were dressed in their […]
Vibrant Ramleela 2015
Click here for Photo Collage By Runmee Barbara HOUSTON: On October 18, a visually opulent, hot-blooded melodramatic entertainer with exquisite dance sequences, special effects and power packed performances stole the hearts of hundreds of Indians. The 11th Ramleela production by Kusum Sharma’s “Shri Natraj School of Dance” (www.shrinatraj.com) was done in association with “Kalakriti Performing […]
Sachin Tendulkar Hopes to Set Cricket Ablaze in the USA
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It is a lament that most people hear from those who have just retired, but not one that you expected coming from Sachin Tendulkar. “I never thought my life would be so hectic after retirement!” he said from Mumbai in an exclusive telephone interview with Indo American News this past Tuesday […]
Houstonian Seniors’ Club 65 Picnic
By Jaseem Pasha MD HOUSTON: The Houstonian Seniors’ prestigious Club 65 is well known for its hospitality, including good food, educational seminars, delightful outings, picnics and great entertainment. The well-planned superb quality of all the fun programs for the seniors provides an experience of a lifetime. The success of the programs would be impossible without the Club 65’s team […]
Neil Bush Speaks on the Literacy Crisis in Houston at IACCGH Event
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: A packed room of 140 members and guests welcomed Keynote Speaker Neil Bush at the Distinguished Lecture organized by the IACCGH on October 13th at the Hess Club. Executive Director Jagdip Ahluwalia welcomed the gathering and drew attention to an IACCGH Educational Initiative to be launched next year. The initiative would […]
Student Appreciation Day by Surangan School of Music
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: Another year has rolled by and Surangan has grown in size, maturity and professionalism. Their annual student appreciation day was held at the Maharaja Banquet Hall on October 10 with tremendous enthusiasm and passion. The school in its 5th year dedicated to keeping the cultural heritage of Bengal alive among the […]
Sri Meenakshi Temple Celebrates the Navarathri Festival with Highlight of Suvasini Pooja
By Bhargavi Golla HOUSTON: Navaratri is a Hindu festival of nine nights dedicated to the worship of the goddess Shakti, as the emanating power, the essence and the creative manifestation of the Supreme Being. The tenth day is commonly referred to as Vijayadashami or Dasera. It was the day on which evil was finally destroyed by good. During these nine nights, the mother […]
JVB Preksha Meditation Center Celebrates 16 Years in Houston with Grand Annual Day Event
By Seema Jain HOUSTON: “The efforts of the past become the fate of the present and the future.” -Acharya Shri Mahashraman 16 years ago in Houston, JVB Preksha Meditation Center opened its doors to envision the untiring efforts of Acharya Shri Tulsi & Acharya Shri Mahapragyaji to spread Preksha Meditation among masses of all religions. Today, JVB is proudly pioneering in […]
The Icons of Cricket Play on American Soil For First Time
Cricket Legends Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne Headline Historic “Cricket All-Stars” at Major League Baseball Stadiums in November NEW YORK: Global cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne will headline a star-studded lineup of renowned cricket players from around the world in the inaugural “Cricket All-Stars,” a three-game series in New York City, Houston and […]
Unique Dal-Baati Picnic Hosted by MP Mitra Mandal at Bear Creek Park
HOUSTON: Madhya Pradesh Mitra Mandal (MPMM) organized its 16th Annual Dal-Baati Picnic on Sunday, Oct. 18 at Bear Creek Park, in Houston, Texas. It was attended by 225+ people who enjoyed delicious Dal-Baati prepared by several families. Day started with Indori favorite Poha-Sev-Jalebi. Everyone enjoyed charcoal grill cooked dal-baati – a specialty dish, prepared by attendees, […]
Celebrate Diwali Masala Style this Weekend
By Sugandha Malhotra SUGAR LAND: It’s that time of the year when families get together, friends exchange gifts, diyas and rangolis adorn our homes and aroma of good food fills our kitchens. It’s Diwali, signifying the victory of light over darkness. The end of all troubles and the beginning of an auspicious year. The triumph of good […]
Bathukamma Festival in Houston a Grand Success
HOUSTON: Bathukamma, “flowerful” festival of Dassera, was celebrated by record crowds at Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple on October 17. This year’s festivities, organized by the Telangana Association of Greater Houston (TAGH) Bathukamma committee, attracted over 2,000 people. The TAGH, a USA registered non-profit organization, was formed last year by the Telangana Non Resident Indians in greater […]
