Donald Trump nominates Indian-American to key administration
WASHINGTON: Indian-American Bimal Patel has been nominated to a key administrative position in the Treasury Department by US President Donald Trump. Patel, from Georgia, has been nominated to be an assistant secretary of the Treasury for Financial Institutions. Currently, he serves as the deputy assistant secretary of the Treasury for the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Prior to […]
Stop hugging the tree
By Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi Spirituality is never an escape or an abandonment of responsibility. It is the ability to live with peace and contentment in every situation, by understanding oneself and understanding the nature of the mind and the world. This can be gained only through sustained practice. For this, the first thing needed […]
Places to visit in India to spot migratory birds
Earth is a unique wonder, a gift for mankind. Spinning around in its axis, it is home to billions of animal and plant lives, and some unexplained wonders. Birds form a major part of the earth’s ecosystem, and even though humankind rules over its vast expanse, we still look toward the sky and gasp in […]
Taking small exercise breaks during work recharges brain: Study
Getting a mental blockage while at work is a usual occurrence. During the long working hours, if the thinking part of your body is not given a rest, one can often warm up to the dullness of the routine and lose efficiency. A recent study from Japan says that a good way to recharge your […]
Mithali Raj hits career-best knock but India lose 3rd ODI to Sri Lanka
Skipper Mithali Raj’s career-best knock of 125 not out went in vain as Sri Lanka women shocked India women by three wickets in the inconsequential third and final One-day International, in Katunayake on Sunday. India had already sealed the series by winning the first two ODIs but in the 3rd match they could not defend […]
Infosys spends $76 million to buy Finnish firm Fluido
NEW DELHI: Infosys, one of India’s largest IT services firm, has agreed to spend $76 million to buy Fluido, a Salesforce consulting partner in the Nordics in Europe, the company said on Friday, marking the second acquisition under chief executive officer (CEO) Salil Parekh, who took over nine months ago. Finland-based Fluido is a privately […]
Forex reserves plunge below $400 billion mark
MUMBAI: The country’s forex reserves declined by $819.5 million to $399.282 billion for the week to September 7 — slipping below the $400-billion mark for the first time in over a year, Reserve Bank data showed Friday. This is the second consecutive week of major fall in the reserves which indicates that the central bank has […]
Apple, JP Morgan, Pepsi fear ‘harm’ from Donald Trump’s H-1B visa policy
By Ben Brody Dozens of top US business leaders including Apple Inc.’s Tim Cook, JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Jamie Dimon and Pepsico Inc.’s Indra Nooyi signed a letter expressing “serious concerns” about the Trump administration’s immigration policy changes and their potential to undermine economic growth. The letter focused on recent changes in the area of […]
A record number of Indian Americans are aiming for midterm polls in US
The upcoming midterm polls in the US is keeping the activists of Indian American Impact Fund (IAIF) busy these days. The Washington DC-based political action committee, which works with candidates from the community running for the US elections, recently endorsed Anita Malik, the Democratic candidate running for the US Congress to represent Arizona’s 6th Congressional […]
Mayawati’s condition for Mahagathbandhan: Give ‘respectable’ share of seats or will go alone
NEW DELHI: At a time when the opposition parties are strongly working on modalities for a Mahagathbandhan to throw BJP out of power, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday made it clear that her party will be compelled to go alone if it does not get a “respectable” number of seats in the anti-BJP alliance. “Our party […]
Modi govt to impose restrictions on non-essential imports to check rising current account deficit, falling rupee
NEW DELHI: In the wake of the latest rupee depreciation, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi where they took ‘stock of the economy’. The issue of expanding Current Account Deficit (CAD) was discussed and the government has decided to take necessary steps to impose restrictions on non-essential imports. Jaitley confirmed that RBI […]
IACAN Gala 2018: Inspiring & Fun
HOUSTON: The Indian American Cancer Network (IACAN) celebrated its biennial gala with the theme of “Empowering Mind and Body” on Saturday, September 8, at the Red Oak Ballroom-City Centre. The gala was attended by over 375 guests who praised the event as well organized, inspiring, and fun. The evening began with a social hour […]
Hindus Urged to Become More Visible As Positive Change Makers
By Manu Shah CHICAGO: It was a time for connecting and reflection for the 2500 Hindu delegates who had gathered at Hotel Westin in Chicago for the 2nd World Hindu Congress from 7-9 September. The mega initiative, a brainchild of IITian Swami Vigyananand, assessed ways to raise the visibility of Hindus on the world stage […]
ISKCON of Houston Celebrates Janmasthami
HOUSTON: This year, ISKCON of Houston, celebrated the auspicious occasion – Janmasthami (Lord Krishna’s Appearance Day) in a huge way, with midnight aarti (worship), inspiring kirtan, enlivening dancing and mesmerizing performances by Viva Kultura, a traveling theatre group from Poland. The annual festival – Kirtan Fest Houston, that started on Saturday had devotees and visiting […]
This Eid, A New Houston Tradition is Born for IMAGH
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Coming up on the heels of a successful Eid ul Fitr Milan program this past June, the Board of the Indo American Muslim Association of Greater Houston decided to take a risk and hold a program to commemorate the second Eid (al Adha) on a lesser grand scale, but celebratory nonetheless. […]
Club 24 Members Experience “Dining in the Dark” at the Lighthouse
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: Those of us with full use of our limbs and organs often take these blessings for granted. Club 24 members had the unique opportunity to experience the disability that visually handicapped individuals have to endure on a permanent basis. Club 24 hosted a “Dining in the Dark” experience at The Lighthouse […]
Suneja Nominated as Global Goodwill Ambassador on LinkedIn
By Jawahar Malhotra KATY, TX: As if a stressful cardiology practice, being certified in five different medical boards, and taking care of thousands of patients over the 26 years of practice aren’t enough demands on your time, Dr. Randeep Suneja has always found the time to juggle other aspects of his personality. He is also […]
Sacred Indic Art Available at Nonprofit Auction
HOUSTON: Houston residents have the rare opportunity to experience an enchanting evening of art and culture offered by the Guidestar Gold and top-rated Nonprofit, Self Enquiry Life Fellowship. The annual benefit auction, known by its Sanskrit name Sattwadharman, takes place on September 29th and features a limited release of 36 rare meditative vintage photographs and […]
Russell Peters’ Brand New Deported World Tour in Houston, September 25
HOUSTON: Global comedy superstar Russell Peters is thrilled to announce his return to his home and native land as part of his brand new Deported World Tour this fall. The Emmy, Gemini and Peabody award winning comic will perform a limited eleven market arena tour bringing his unique and sometimes controversial brand of humor home […]
Sewa International Prepares to Offer Carolina Residents Help As Hurricane Florence Threatens The Mid-Atlantic States
ATLANTA (GA): As Hurricane Florence approaches the East Coast of the United States, the governors of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia have issued mandatory evacuation orders affecting more than one million residents in the coastal areas. The Carolinas have not seen a category 3 hurricane in 22 years. The three affected states have a […]
