Gurgaon Movie Review
STORY: The kidnapping of a dear one forces a real-estate magnate to relive his dark past and seek out the snake in his own family. REVIEW: Gurgaon begins with a monologue about dropping our civilized appearances and morphing into our true inner beasts. Ironically, the movie doesn’t quite take the leap itself. We enter its universe with […]
This IIM Ahmedabad student is a beauty pageant winner and will represent India internationally soon
Excelling in the career while keeping a firm touch with our talents and hobbies is the dream of every student. We all wish to make it big but few manage to balance out time efficiently. One such inspiring case is that of Akanksha Choudhary, a 20-year-old model and winner of Miss India Elite 2016 who […]
Dilip Kumar’s health improving, could be shifted to normal ward
Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who is undergoing treatment for kidney-related problems, is constantly showing signs of improvement. The 96-year-old actor was admitted at the Lilavati hospital on Wednesday evening due to dehydration and urinary tract infection. However, now the officials from the hospital say that he is coming back to normal and can soon be shifted […]
ICEX likely to launch diamond futures trading by August-end
MUMBAI: The Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX), anchored by Reliance Capital, is likely to start regular trading by this month-end. The exchange, meanwhile, will launch mock sessions for diamond futures trading on its platform from Monday. In order to help traders and investors gear up for the actual trading, which is likely to start towards the end […]
India’s forex reserves surge to record $392.86 billion
MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves, or forex reserves, surged by $1.536 billion to touch a new record of $392.867 billion during the week to 28 July, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed. In the previous week, forex reserves had increased by $2.27 billion to $391.33 billion. Click here to read more… Credit: livemint.com
Trump-backed, skill-linked immigration Bill may favour Indian applicants
President Donald Trump is championing a new piece of legislation that proposes to change America’s immigration system to give preference to skills than family links, but the fractious nature of the debate over the move suggests that it is far from becoming a law. Two Republican senators — Lindsey Graham and Ron Johnson — and […]
Indian-origin doctor helps gene editing of human embryos
NEW DELHI: For the first time, genetically modified human embryos have been developed in the US and Kashmir-born doctor Sanjeev Kaul has played a lead role in this breakthrough. Scientists have now demonstrated an effective way of using a gene-editing tool to correct a disease-causing gene mutation in human embryos and stop it from passing to future generations. Click […]
Harvard biased against Indians, Asians? US to probe complaint
NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to probe a complaint by four Indian-American organisations and other Asian groups that Harvard University discriminates against students from the communities in its admission process. Justice Department Spokeswoman Sarah Isgur Flores said on Wednesday the department wants to investigate the “administrative complaint filed by a coalition of 64 Asian-American associations […]
Trump wants Pakistan’s ‘paradoxical’ policies to change: NSA
WASHINGTON: US National Security Adviser Gen H.R. McMaster said on Saturday that President Donald Trump wants Pakistan to change its ‘paradoxical’ policy of supporting the militants who are causing the country great losses. In an interview to a conservative radio host, Hugh Hewitt, Mr McMaster also defended President Trump’s strategy on winning the war in […]
Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba behind Amarnath terror attack: J&K police
SRINIGAR: Jammu and Kashmir police on Sunday said Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was responsible for last month’s Amarnath Yatra terror attack. J&K police said an investigation had concluded that LeT and Kashmiri accomplices were behind the 10 July attack that saw militants open fire on a bus carrying Amarnath Yatra pilgrims. Click here to read […]
Venkaiah Naidu elected as Vice President, says now I am a non-party man
SENIOR BJP leader and former Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu was on Saturday elected the 15th Vice-President of India. His election comes a day after the BJP became the single-largest party in the Rajya Sabha, over which he will now preside as its ex-officio chairperson. “I am very humbled. I am also thankful to the Prime Minister […]
Amidst the Glitz & Glam, Rajender Brings It On!
By Vanshika Vipin Varma HOUSTON: The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards honors artistic and technical excellence of Bollywood professionals. IIFA is one such mega-event that daz-zles with glitz and glamour and is watched and loved by millions across the world. The success of such star-studded shows is a result of relentless efforts by the […]
Proper Manners and Etiquette will get You Ahead in Life!
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Marketing yourself can be just as important as promoting your company and organization, but people often miss the subtleties that make that road easier to navigate. Take for example, a simple thing like the nametag you stick on your coat or shirt when you go to a large event. “The proper […]
First-Generation Born Indian Revolutionizing College Admissions In The USA
95% of students that work with Neha Gupta Get Into Their Top Three Choices HOUSTON: In the last 12 years, Neha Gupta, founder of College Shortcuts and Elite Private Tutors, has become one of the most prolific college consultants of her generation with a 95% acceptance rate into a student’s top three choices. The first-born […]
When Love Strikes, Let Your Head Guide Your Faith
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: In the thrill of romance and a whirlwind courtship, inseparable couples relish each other’s company and languish at even the tiniest words or signs of discord. They will overlook any criticism lobbed at either of them and defend each other from perceived threats to being together. The world is their oyster […]
New York Life Agent Amiralli Dodhiya Qualifies for Million Dollar Round Table’s “Court of the Table”
New York Life Leads Million Dollar Round Table for the 62st Consecutive Year HOUSTON: Outstanding client service, ethics and professionalism have elevated Agent Amiralli Dodhiya of the Houston General Office of New York Life to qualify for the exclusive “Court of the Table” of the Million Dollar Round Table — The Premier Association of Financial […]
The Baton is Handed Over to the New Executive Committee at India House
HOUSTON: India House is delighted with the election of their new Executive Committee, full of experience, energy and vibrancy, that promises to take India House to even greater heights. Unanimously elected during the elections held at O.P. Jindal Center, India House, it welcomes their newest and confident Executive Committee led by Jugal Malani – President; […]
India’s 71st Independence Day Celebrations by Indian Culture Center (ICC)
HOUSTON: India Culture Center Houston (ICC), is celebrating India’s 71st Independence Day on Sunday, August 20, at the Stafford Center, 10505 Cash Rd, Stafford. TX 77477 from 1pm to 8pm. This year the theme is “Magnificent India”. The event attracts 3000+ people, it is free, and the facility has ample free parking. As part of the […]
ASIE Joins “Professional Engineers Day” Celebrations Around the World
By Dinesh D. Shah, PE, MBA, RAS, PTC HOUSTON: The American Society of Professional Engineers and Architects (ASIE) joins a nationwide and around the world for celebration of Professional Engineers (PE) Day. About 110 years ago, on August 8, 1907, the first professional engineering license was issued to Charles Bellamy in Wyoming. Since that time, […]
Sheriff Gonzalez Highlights the Need to Work with the Community to Fight Crime
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, who took office in January, met with IACCGH members and guests to describe the “pretty daunting task” of keeping Houston safe. He was the Keynote speaker at the Chamber’s Distinguished Lecture Series with Chief Guest Consul General Dr. Anupam Ray. The event was held on July 26th at […]
