Pongal 2016: From Cooking Up a Feast to Decorating Rangolis and Bull Baiting
Ashwin Rajagopalan My first memories of Pongal are synonymous with the ‘Pongal test match’ at the MA Chidambaram stadium. The Indian equivalent of the boxing day match when almost without exception, Chennai would host a visiting test team every January. A tradition that dates back almost 100 years when the Annual Indians vs Europeans Pongal match would […]
This herb could cure 5 different types of Cancer
Native to Africa and Asia, moringa tree is abundant in nutrients. In fact, each part of the tree, including the pods, fruits, flowers, roots and bark are edible and people in South India commonly use them as part of their delicacies because of their distinctive taste. The edible oil produced by Moringa seeds, also […]
Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif BREAK-UP!
It’s over! Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif are no longer together! A leading online portal just reported, “The two have officially parted ways. Three days back, RK moved out of their Carter Road flat with all his bag and baggage. Katrina soon flew off to Delhi to promote Fitoor. This is it for them. They have tried […]
Salman Khan Served Legal Notice For ‘Misusing’ Name ‘Khan Market’
The traders of Delhi’s upscale Khan Market on Friday sent a legal notice to Bollywood actor Salman Khan asking him to withdraw the trade name ‘Khan Market’ from his shopping web portal and stop its ‘unauthrorised use.’ “The notice was sent today as the previous request to Salman Khan through a letter on January 3 […]
Chalk N Duster Movie Review
SPOILERS ALERT The director’s heart bleeds for ill-treated teachers. Nothing wrong with that. But is it good enough? For intention, Chalk N Duster might get full marks, but the execution is so hopelessly ham-fisted that the film can only be described as an absolute botch-up. Jayant Gilatar’s approach to filmmaking and storytelling is clearly governed by the […]
These are the countries where it’s most expensive to go to university
With the Ucas deadline closing at 6pm on Friday, sixth formers up and down the country will be putting the final touches on their university applications, if they haven’t submitted already. If they didn’t already know, they are in all likelihood applying to study in the most expensive country in the world for higher education, […]
White House assures Sikhs of their safety and security
WASHINGTON: The White House has assured American-Sikhs of their safety and security in view of the increasing threats and hate crimes against the community members in the recent past. In a rare gesture, Melissa Rogers, special assistant to President Barack Obama and head of the office of faith based and neighbourhood partnerships office of the […]
Bobby Jindal demits office as Louisiana governor
NEW YORK: Indian-American Bobby Jindal has demitted office as Louisiana governor at the end of his second four-year term, the media reported on Tuesday. He has been replaced by Bel Edwards, the only Democratic governor in the deep south. The 44-year-old, in an interview over the weekend, did not rule out another bid for the […]
2nd ODI: Another Rohit ton, another Indian defeat
For the second time in four days, Rohit Sharma caressed his way to a century against his favourite opposition, statistically, to take India past 300. For the second time in four days, Rohit ended up wearing a forlorn look as Australia chased over 300. For the third time in seven ODIs, Rohit ended up scoring […]
The Saints Within Us Seek Harmony in Oneness
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The message from each speaker who was asked to present to the congregation echoed very similar concepts, even as a few had allegiances to different religious institutions and may have been born into different faiths. In the tradition and custom of the Sant Nirankari Mission which had invited them to speak, […]
Partha Krishnaswamy: New President of Hindus of Greater Houston
HOUSTON: Partha Krishnaswamy is the new President of Hindus of Greater Houston An outstanding community organizer, Parthasarathy Krishnaswamy, literally lives up to his name and preserves the reputation the name enjoys among Hindus. Lord Krishna is known as Parthasarathy, as the charioteer for the warrior Arjun in the epic Mahabharat. The board of directors of […]
New Leadership at ICC Rings in the New Year
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Just over a month after the election of new Board members and Trustees, the India Culture Center held elections for the Executive Committee at India House this past Sunday, January 11. A large number of ICC board members and Trustees were on hand for the brief elections in which none of […]
A Longing Expression for Music Shared Freely and Often
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: Upma Shah was in her element: the mistress of the stage; conducting the show, pointing out key community people in the crowd to come and say a few words; putting the final touches to their needs before asking the audience to be back in their seats “in ten minutes, no […]
Record Setting Fund-Raising By “ Ekal Vidyalaya” in 2015
By Prakash Waghmare “Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation – USA” (known as ‘Ekal-USA’) had record setting fund-raising in 2015. It raised over $6 million in USA alone and it has satellite Organizations in 10 different countries. Moreover, Ekal has just received a generous donation of $500,000 from Prabha Jhunjhunwala, daughter of Shri Madanlal Agarwala, who started Ekal […]
Club 65 Ended 2015 with a Bang
HOUSTON: A grand New Year’s eve party—a first for Club 65—was held at the Savoy banquet hall on the December 29, with a large attendance of members and some guests. The atmosphere was very festive and colorful with live music. There was enough place to dance and be comfortable without feeling crowded. Everyone was ready […]
Mumbai Suburb Rotary District Governor Elect Dr. Chandrashekhar Kolvekar Visits Houston
HOUSTON: Houston city saw a reunion of two active Rotarians 9000+ miles away from their hometown in Houston on December 30. Dr. Chandrashekhar Kolvekar, an Anesthesiologist by profession and District Governor Elect of Rotary International Dist. 3142 (comprising of 68 clubs around Mumbai) have been active in Rotary and Community Service circles for past 30 + years…. Dr. […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes:Rotiyan da Atta (Dough For Flatbread)
For a Punjabi, a meal without roti (flatbread), or some sort of bread, is like a day without sunshine! It’s practically impossible for most Punjabis to eat their daily meal without rotis, paranthas, naan, kulche, bathure or puris – all different types of flatbread (generally referred to as “rotiyan” or breads) made of wheat or […]
I will make Bigg Boss 9 entertaining: Imam Siddique
This man has always been one of the most entertaining contestants of Bigg Boss (Endemol & Colors). He alone can keep you glued to your television screens. Such is the charm of this man. We are talking about the fashion stylist and television personality Imam Siddique. Imam is all set to enter the Bigg Boss house with the sole purpose […]
Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi: Will Vikram help Ishaani re-unite with Ranveer?
Fans will get to see more scenes between the lead pair in the coming episodes The judaai of Ranveer (Shakti Arora) and Ishaani (Radhika Madan) has angered fans of the show till no end. This has been evident in the declining TRPs of the show. At last, the makers have decided to bring the lead closer and the track seems […]
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein: Will Ishita trace Rohit’s actual mother?
The adoption drama is what is keeping the viewers hooked for now After the ghost track and crocodile drama, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein has moved back to family related drama and suspense. As of now, the track is on Raman (Karan Patel) and Ishita (Divyanka Tripathi) who are trying to make Romi (Aly Goni) understand that he loves Rohit though Sarika […]
