A Cricket Treat for Diwali Worth Waiting a Generation For!
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The general take was, “They can’t be serious! Its Diwali night! Who in their right mind is going to show up for a cricket game?” But the promoters may have had the last call on this after all as Minute Maid Park downtown had about 12,000 people in the bleachers on […]
Welcoming Two Gauravs, One Again and One Anew
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: It was a memorable occasion for the people who came to meet Gaurav Mathur again at the luncheon at Sweetwater Country Club this past Sunday, November 15, on a sunny Fall day that lifted everyone’s spirits. Many remembered him the affable young man who grew up in their midst; with […]
Empowering Women Through the Pratham Vocational Training Programs
HOUSTON: Thirty-one-year-old Manisha was determined to not let anything get in the way of her dreams. Taught to be satisfied with being a good daughter, wife and mother, Manisha longed for more. “Ever since I can remember, I wanted to work and earn money, but I had no skills,” Manisha says while reminiscing on her past. […]
Therese Cole Hubbs of Electric Karma Wins IACCGH Raffle Draw
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: On November 11, IACCGH held a Raffle draw for an elegant Rolex watch. The funds generated by the sale of tickets will be used to fund a new Educational Initiative that will offer students Internship opportunities in India and other educational initiatives. The meeting, held at the Hess Club was attended […]
Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott Host the First-Ever Deepawali Celebration at their Mansion
HOUSTON: The Honorable Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott hosted the first-ever Deepwali celebration at their mansion in Austin, TX on Friday, November 13. Consul General of India in Houston, P Harish and a few prominent members of the Indian American community from the State of Texas were invited to this special occasion. […]
How to Avoid Brain Drain During Holiday Break
Unless you’ve been blessed with a young student that really loves to learn, most kids look forward to holiday breaks because they do not have to get up early and go to school, study for exams, or complete homework. But as a parent, you understand the value of education and want to keep your child […]
Tulsi Vivah at Gayatri Consciousness Center, Nov 21- Nov 22
KATY:Gayatri Consciousness Center, Houston, will be celebrating Tulsi Vivah—- the sacred marriage ceremony of the Supreme Lord Bhagvan Shri Krishna with the holy plant – Tulsi. The tulsi plant, a pride of Hindus all over the world, and the plant most dear to Lord Shri Krishna is revered by everyone and it is believed that […]
Divya Unni’s Brilliant Narration of Bhavana, Enchants Hundreds of Art Lovers
By Chittoor Ramachandran STAFFORD: The annual grand production of Sreepadam School of Arts once again exhilarated both the audience and the participating of students (participation of students/participating students). The fabulous presentation on November 7 at Stafford Civic Center was knitted around freshness, perfection and an inspiring theme. The Stafford Center auditorium greeted the audience with […]
Diwali & Govardhan Puja (New Year) At ISKCON of Houston
HOUSTON: Hundreds of guests attended the fabulous festivities that were held at ISKCON of Houston on Wednesday, November 11, for Diwali and Thursday, November 12, for Govardhan Puja. Diwali, also known as “festival of lights” is a significant holiday as it marks the beginning of a new year. It is celebrated on the 15th day […]
TV Houston Plans Launch with Event at India House
HOUSTON: TV Houston, a brand new television channel geared to the desi market through several electronic streams has announced its formal launch at a reception to be held this Friday evening, November 20, at India House. The channel’s founder, President and CEO, Sangeeta Dua announced that she has concluded a MOU with a key legal […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Chinni Da Parantha (Punjabi Crispy Sugar Flatbread)
What makes Punjabi paranthas (crispy flatbread) so tasty and popular with everyone who tries them are a few important features: they have to be served hot; they have to be thicker than plain Punjabi rotis; they must be slightly crispy on the top side and they must be coated with a small dab of ghee […]
6 CANCER CAUSERS AT HOME YOU SHOULD GET RID OF
With time we have made our homes our castles, at least that’s what we think, because the times have change radically and now there are more dangers in our homes than outside of them. There is quite lot information shared on the internet about the infamousformaldehyde, methylene and chloride nitrobenzene – all carcinogens that can […]
Ssharad Malhotra and Rachana Parulkar’s Maharana Pratap coming to an end
Ssharad Malhotra and Rachana Parulkar’s show Bharat Ka Veer Putra- Maharana Pratap, is sadly, coming to an end. The series, which started with Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded winner Faisal Khan, saw Ssharad playing the elder Maharana, along with Ajabde, being portrayed by TV actress Rachana Parulkar. As we all know, Maharana Pratap had been airing on SONY TV since the past […]
Fans Rejoice! Barun Sobti and Sanaya Irani to shoot for a special episode of Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon
The entire cast and crew will come together to shoot for a final episode that will be telecast on Hotstar on November 30 Missing the sizzling chemistry between Arnav Singh Raizada and Khushi Kumari Gupta? Well, here’s a Diwali treat that will every fan get up and say Yay! Ever since Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon […]
Dhanush’s Thangamagan music to be launched on November 29?
4 years ago, Dhanush found a musical partner in Anirudh and made the world go gaga over his song Why This Kolaveri Di. Its been exactly 4 years today since Kolaveri Di was launched. After the tremendous musical success of 3, Anirudh and Dhanush collaborated to give chart bursting albums like Maari and VIP. And […]
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Movie Review
It is obvious that Sooraj R. Barjatya has spared no expense or effort in erecting the ornate sets and designing the unabashedly garish look of Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. But one crucial aspect of the film that would have cost little or no money (the director is himself the writer) but taken far greater effort – […]
Senators’ Bill Seeks to Reform H-1B Visas, in Wake of Program Abuse
WASHINGTON — Two United States senators have introduced a bipartisan legislation in the Senate seeking reform of the H-1B visa program and to modify wage requirements. The bill has been introduced by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Dick Durbin, D-Ill., assistant Democratic leader. It is cosponsored by Senators Bill Nelson, Richard […]
Murali Kartik to Get ‘Compassionate Athlete Award’ From PETA
New Delhi: In recognition of his work in encouraging the public to follow his lead by going meat-free, cricketer Murali Kartik will be presented with a ‘Compassionate Athlete Award’ from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Kartik promotes vegetarian meals on social media and has also starred in a PETA India campaign. “Kartik Murali […]
