What oil at $100 a barrel would mean for the global economy
Rising oil prices are prompting forecasts of a return to $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014, creating both winners and losers in the world economy. Exporters of the fuel would enjoy bumper returns, giving a fillip to companies and government coffers. By contrast, consuming nations would bear the cost at the pump, […]
PM Modi inaugurates LNG terminal, chocolate factory in Gujarat
By Maulik Pathak AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a string of development projects in Gujarat, including a 5 million tonne per annum (mtpa) capacity liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Mundra and a chocolate factory of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), the country’s biggest milk cooperative known for its Amul brand of products, […]
Indian women to be most hit if US revokes H-4 work permit
WASHINGTON: Two powerful Democratic women senators have urged the Trump administration not to go ahead with its decision to revoke authorisation to immigrants on H-4 work permit, a majority of who are Indian-Americans, as doing so would impact about 100,000 women. H-4 EAD are issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to immediate family […]
Apple executive killed despite being Hindu, says Kejriwal; widow asks not to give the case religious twist
NEW DELHI: Giving a religious twist to the Apple executive death case in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that Vivek Tiwari was killed despite being a Hindu, even as the deceased’s wife asked legislators not to play politics over her husband’s death. Kejriwal asked the people not to be blindfolded by BJP’s rhetoric, claiming that […]
Pakistan rakes up RSS, Yogi Adityanath, NRC to attack India at UN
NEW DELHI: A day after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj sharply criticised Islamabad over its sponsorship of cross-border terrorism, Pakistan’s envoy to the United Nations Saad Warraich on Sunday trained guns at RSS and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to allege that there was no room for dissent in “illiberal India of today”. Exercising […]
Shiv Shakti Mandir Celebrates 8th Ganesh Utsav with Gaiety & Fervor
HOUSTON: “Ganpati Bappa Morya!” shouted temple priests Virat Maharaj, Hardik Rawal, Prakash Adhvaryu, Pralay Pandya and Temple Trustees along with hundreds of devotees as the Ganpati Visarjan Yatra commenced from the front of the temple. Due to weather, Shiv Shakti Temple made the decision to not take out the procession in the streets of Hilcroft […]
A Memorable Evening with India’s Favorite Singer Couple, Samir & Dipalee!
By Vanshika Vipin Varma STAFFORD: Songs are equally enjoyable in one’s own company or in the company of friends, or even strangers for that matter. Such was the aura at the Samir & Dipalee Live in Concert, a musical evening presented by Mousumi Banerjee (MB) Entertainment on Saturday, September 22 at the Old Stafford Civic […]
Generational Business Transition
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: In a first of its kind event, two generations came together to give their take on Generational Business Transition. Founders Ramesh Bhutada and son Rishi of Star Pipe Products, Jugal Malani and Pankaj of Unique Group of Companies and Mrs. Vijay Dhingra with Abhishek of Expotech USA, shared insights on how […]
Houston Hoots at Thoda Saaf Bol Stand-Up Comedy!
By Vanshika Vipin Varma STAFFORD: With our busy and hectic lives, it’s imperative to have a dose of comedy. And what better can it be than to have a break at a live Stand Up Comedy show! The icing on the cake is to have a fresh talent showcasing a new style of comedy and […]
Kusum Sharma’s Ramleela on Sunday, October 7!
By Kamlesh Narwani HOUSTON: Kusum Sharma’s Shri Natraj School (www.shrinatraj.com) in association with Kalakriti Performing Arts (www.kalakritiusa.org) proudly presents its 14th annual Ramleela show on October 7 (3 PM to 6 PM) at VPSS Haveli in Houston, Texas. This Ramleela is an English adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana, wherein Lord Vishnu (of the holy […]
Bank of America Women’s Leadership Series Kicks Off 2018-2019 Season with Celebrated Female Asian Chefs
HOUSTON: Asia Society Texas Center launched the fourth year of its Bank of America Women’s Leadership Series on September 13 with a sold-out luncheon showcasing three local visionaries in Houston’s burgeoning culinary industry. About 200 people attended the event, which showcased Christine Hà (winner of MasterChef season 3 and owner of The Blind Goat), Jenni […]
Jacob David Marries Namita Patel
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Love often finds you in the most unexpected ways, when you aren’t even looking for it. And when love hits you late in life, well, it takes a little getting used to the attention you get from the other person. In the case of this couple, all it took was a […]
The Rose Began Her Odyssey to Help in Treating Other Women
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It was the most traumatic time in her life, she recalled with emotion in her voice, even years later, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. With it began a year of treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center and a bilateral mastectomy. She had gone to The Rose for […]
Save Kerala Fundraising Event
STAFFORD: The ‘Save Kerala’ fundraiser hosted by Dr. Sunanda Nair of Sunanda’s Performing Arts Center was a beautifully curated show for an important cause. It took place on Saturday, September 15, at the Stafford Civic Center. Kerala experienced a devastating monsoon this year, which caused many people to lose their homes and livelihoods due to […]
Life and Soul Health Fair 2018 Brings the Community Together in Service
MANVEL: On September 15, Love to Share Foundation America served over 250 primarily uninsured citizens of Greater Houston during its 8th annual Life and Soul Free Health Fair held at New Life Plaza in Manvel. The heath fair was officially kicked off by dignitaries – the Mayor of Pearland Mr. Tom Reid, the Mayor of […]
TravelGuzs Offers the Opportunity to Book Tickets to Turkish Airlines with Free Stopover
HOUSTON: Exploring a new place on the way to the destination is something interesting for every traveler for sure. Turkish Airlines offer such a facility to the customers to book a free stopover in Istanbul. Turkish Airlines started their journey in the year 1933. When they started, they just had five aircraft. But, now the […]
The Extraordinary Life and Times of Mahatma Gandhi – Part 16
Visit, Programs of Prince of Wales are Boycotted The story thus far…During the latter part of 1920 Gandhi advocated a triple boycott. He wanted an absolute boycott of the Government and all government institutions, including schools, colleges, and courts. If the people were free of these they could easily have their own schools, colleges, and […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes- Aaloo da Parantha (POTATO STUFFED CRISPY FLATBREAD)
This has to be the most well-known Punjabi parantha, and one that several readers have asked to reprint. Among older desis in the US, a hot, crispy Aaloo da Parantha is a comfort food that brings back memories of home. So here is a reprint of this popular recipe with some additional information and directions. […]
