Hyderabad youth shot at in Chicago, family seeks Indian government’s help
A Hyderabad youth studying in Chicago was allegedly shot by an unidentified assailant on Sunday. The student is presently under observation, news agency ANI reported. The family members of the victim have sought the help of the Indian government. The family said Mohammed Akbar who is pursuing his masters in computer sciences, was injured after […]
Dangal star Zaira Wasim breaks down after facing harassment on flight
On her Instagram story, the actor shared an image of a foot stretched out on her arm rest. She described that while she was sleeping on the two-hour flight from Delhi to Mumbai, she woke up to a foot rubbing against her back and neck. “… right behind me one middle aged man made my […]
Lifesaver: Chennai doctors plan second heart in tummy
CHENNAI: Soon, patients seeking a heart transplant could be left with two— including one in the tummy. City-based cardiac surgeons have put an extra heart in the tummy of two dogs to see if it could help those with a weak heart survive. The answer was yes. A Frontier Lifeline team has sought the state […]
The World She Left Behind: The stifling patriarchy at Manushi Chhillar’s village
It is easy to spot 25-year-old Tina Chhillar. She is the only one without a veil amidst the sea of ghoonghat-clad women in Bamnoli, Haryana, trying to get a look at the commotion outside her house. She realises that “people from Delhi” are here to take photographs of the neighbouring house, and Tina’s instant restlessness […]
Gujarat elections: Army wanted to conduct surgical strikes after 26/11, but Manmohan Singh stayed mum, claims PM Modi
Addressing a rally at Navlakhi ground in Vadodara on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the people to vote for “vikas” and not “vinaash” that thrived during the Congress regime in the state in the early 1990s. “It is in your hands whether you want to continue walking the path of vikas the BJP has […]
Glitz, Glamour & Philanthropy @ Pratham Holiday Luncheon & Fashion Show!
Click here for Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin Varma HOUSTON: Fashion, Fun & Philanthropy- these were the three flavors that spiced up the afternoon, last Friday, December 1. The Junior League of Houston witnessed the intriguing, glitzy and benevolent Pratham Holiday Luncheon & Fashion Show 2017. Established in 1995, Pratham is one of the largest and most successful non-governmental education organizations in […]
Jigs & Shimmers, Illusion & Enchantment @ Infusion 2017
Click here for Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin Varma STAFFORD: Last Saturday, December 2, was quite unconventional and offbeat, as the much-anticipated Infusion 2017-A Magical Musical Bollywood Spectacular was held in full vigor and galore at the St. Joseph’s Auditorium. Infused Performing Arts has been entertaining audiences since the beginning of their musical journey, way […]
Betwixt the Twists & Turns of the Rhymes in Hindi Poetry
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: It was two nights before puran mashi – the full moon – and in this crowd of people who had come to listen to Hindi poetry, it was only fitting that dinner be served on the outside deck of Madras Pavilion in Sugar Land, by the edge of the lake […]
Club 24 Plus Celebrates the Holiday Season with Games, Gift Exchange
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: The holiday season is an opportunity to dress up in your fineries and indulge in fine food, libations, and fun with friends. One of the best such occations in Houston is Club 24 Plus Holiday Brunch. Club members gathered last Sunday afternoon, Dec. 3, at Ciao Bello Italian restaurant in the […]
A Fundraiser to Support Free Healthcare for the Masses
By Jawahar Malhotra STAFFORD: Several years ago, at the same venue, the Indian Doctors Charity Clinic and the Indian Doctors Club (now Association) came together to support their flagship undertaking, the free clinic in Bellaire that serves the masses in need. The clinic has sputtered on, despite shortages in volunteers, a shoestring budget and the […]
ICC Votes in Eight Directors, Executive Committee Elections Jan 7
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: If all elections could be this amicable, there certainly wouldn’t be much to argue about and things could go much more smoothly! As a member of the Election Committee for the India Culture Center, I had the duty of fielding all the nominations and ensuring there were no mistakes in that […]
An Ocean of Cheer at the Samunder Club Holiday Bash!
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: In the ever expanding universe of organizations that serve the Indian community in the Houston Metroplex, it is surprising that there is still a group that has not been in the limelight but still has been quietly working away for the past 24 years. Founded in 1993 by a small band […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Subzi Pulao (Vegetable Pilaf)
For many people – especially the young who are just starting out in life – who tire of making simple dishes and want to add a little extra flavor, this recipe is a variation on making plain rice and can be made with not that much more effort. The results can be very encouraging as […]
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Abhishek Bachchan Incinerates Troll Who Called Aaradhya ‘Beauty Without Brains’
One of the reasons behind Abhishek Bachchan’s high coolness quotient is the way he deals with trolls. Abhishek is known to have never shied away from confronting social media trolls, especially with sarcasm. Something similar happened earlier this week, when a Twitter user (who seems to have made her profile private now) had something to say […]
Vitamins Needed For Hair Growth And Their Sources
Triggering hair growth is a tricky business. Hair oils, hair creams, hair masks, shampoos, conditioners… there is a plethora of products available in the market which claim to improve your hair quality, strength and growth. However, while indulging ourselves in these fancy hair care processes, we tend to forget that excess chemicals and lack of […]
Vikas Bhalla to re-enter Colors’ Udann
A leap always makes way for some entries and exits!!! Guruodev Bhalla and Dhaval Gada’s popular daily Udann that airs on Colors, has recently take a leap of 5 years following major changes in its storyline. While Sai Ballal had made an exit from the daily after he got killed by Chakor (Meera Deosthale) in the storyline, we hear, […]
Gold prices bounce back on jewellers’ buying
Gold prices recovered by Rs 50 to Rs 30,250 per 10 grams at the bullion market on Tuesday on mild buying by local jewellers, shrugging off a weak trend overseas. Silver, however, held steady at Rs 39,000 per kg in limited deals from industrial units. Marketmen said scattered buying by local jewellers to meet ongoing wedding season […]
