TCS 2nd Indian firm to cross ₹ 8 trillion market cap after RIL
MUMBAI: Tata Consultancy Services Ltd’s (TCS) market cap surged past the ₹ 8 trillion mark for the first time today, making it only the second Indian company after Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) to achieve the milestone. TCS share prices rose 1.86% to a record high of ₹ 2093.2 on the BSE today, imparting the IT bellwether a market cap of […]
Immigrants from India Increasing at US-Mexico Border
SAN FRANCISCO— Immigrants from India are becoming increasingly common at the U.S.-Mexico border. They are now the fifth-largest group after immigrants from Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador. While Indians still lag far behind Latin Americans, the number is rising. In fiscal year 2017, 2,227 Indians were apprehended trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. In the […]
3 Indian-Americans win primaries in race for US House of Representatives
WASHINGTON: Indian-Americans Hiral Tipirneni, Anita Malik and Sanjay Patel – all from the opposition Democratic party – have won their respective primaries to advance to the US Congressional elections in November. While Tipirneni and Malik – both women – are running for the US House of Representatives seats from Arizona, a State which is known for its Republican […]
Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Tamil Nadu cabinet decides to recommend release of all seven convicts
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu cabinet on Sunday decided to recommend the release of all seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case to the governor under Article 161 of the Constitution. After the cabinet meeting headed by chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami that lasted two hours, fisheries minister D Jayakumar announced that the cabinet recommendation for the release of […]
‘Ajay Bharat, Atal BJP’: PM sets tone for 2019 polls at BJP meet
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday gave a clarion call to BJP workers with the slogan “Ajay Bharat, Atal BJP ” and targeted the opposition’s “opportunistic efforts” to form a “mahagathbandhan” at the party’s national executive meeting in New Delhi. Giving the slogan of ‘Ajay Bharat, Atal Bhajapa’ (Invincible India, firm BJP), Modi exuded confidence that […]
Om Shanti Om Redux, Onstage Glamor and Vibrant Colors Intact
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It was a movie that defined a generation and its twelve songs have become all-time hits of Bollywood just as they have been ingrained in the modern Indian psyche. The movie Om Shanti Om took India by storm in 2007, conceived by Farah Khan while directing Bombay Dreams in 2002. Produced […]
BANA Academic Fest 2018
HOUSTON: Bihar Association of North America (BANA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, hosted its showcase event, BANA Academic Fest-2018 on August 25, at Houston Community College, Stafford. The mission of BANA has been to preserve and promote social and cultural heritage of India by fostering academic and cultural excellence among children in USA. It has been […]
Ramesh Bhutada: Seeking Higher Goals Through Business Skills
By Haider Kazim HOUSTON: Hindus of Greater Houston have bestowed their Lifetime Achievement Award on Ramesh Bhutada, founder and CEO of Star Pipe Products, employing over 1,400 people in the United States, Canada, China and India. The award was presented to him at HGH’s Janmashtami celebrations on August 25, 2018 by Bollywood legend Anupam Kher. […]
“Perfection in Every Movement”
Tanya Roysam’s Arangetram Review By Anu Mahesh HOUSTON: Tanya Roysam’s arangetram had been an event we were all looking forward to for the last year and she did not disappoint! Tanya, a rising junior at Texas Academy for Math and Science, and daughter of Shantala and Badri Roysam, gave a three hour solo Bharatanatyam Arangetram […]
Himalayan Heritage to Houston this September
HOUSTON: It is rare for ordained Himalayan monks who have studied and meditated deeply in the mountains to disseminate the realized wisdom here in the West, but this September the Houston community will be graced by the return of a spiritual master and dharma ambassador, His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda. Shaped by the rugged Himalayan terrain, […]
World Hindu Congress Set to Welcome More Than 2,500 Delegates for 2018 Conference
Vice President of the Republic of India to Commemorate 125th Anniversary of the Landmark Parliament of Religions Speech in Special Ceremony CHICAGO: The World Hindu Congress (WHC) announced that attendance goals for the 2018 conference have been smashed, with more than 2,500 delegates and 220 eminent speakers confirmed for this year’s iteration. Convening September […]
Abhishek Upmanyu, Comedy Show in Houston on September 16
HOUSTON: After the tremendous success of Varun Thakur on April 27, DMMS Events bring Abhishek Upmanyu to our town on Sunday September 16, at the Stafford Civic Center at 6.30 pm. Abhishek is one of the many stand up comedians who are a new breed of comedians who are ready to entertain audiences world over. […]
Large Lot with Pool, Tennis Court Makes Spacious House a Resort
By Jawahar Malhotra Property Profile Location: 5011 Darnell, Meyerland Agent: Anna Snegirev Listing Agency: Keller Williams, 713-621-8001 or 832-930-6673 Stories: 2 Living Space: 3,185sf Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 full Garage: 2-car Amenities: Pool, tennis court, basketball court, golf range, beautiful landscaping Best Feature: Close to Meyerland Plaza, Galleria and Texas Medical Center HOUSTON: By any […]
The Extraordinary Life and Times of Mahatma Gandhi – Part 13
The story thus far…It was announced that a meeting was to be held in a garden called Jallianwala Bagh, to protest against the government’s actions. General Dyer took no measures to prevent the meeting. He reached the place soon after the meeting began and he took with him armored cars and troops. Without giving any […]
Eighth Annual Free Health Fair in Pearland/Manvel Area on Sep 15
MANVEL: “Life and Soul” Health Fair is a free community health fair serving the residents of Houston and neighboring cities. The 8th annual health fair this year will be held on Sep 15, Saturday, 8 am to 12 Noon at Sai Primary Care – New Life Plaza, 3945 CR 58, Manvel 77578. It is organized […]
Mousumi Banerjee Entertainment Presents Samir & Dipalee Live in Concert
HOUSTON: Mousumi Banerjee Entertainment Company is launching its first Concert: THE SAMIR AND DIPALEE LIVE IN CONCERT. The Bollywood Playback singer Samir Date and Dipalee Somaiya Date the SAREGAMAPA star and four-time government award winner will be performing LIVE in Houston with their musician’s team on Saturday, September 22, at the Stafford Civic Center. SAMIR […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes – Tamater te Piyaaz da Raita (Tomato & Onion Yogurt Dip)
By popular demand, here is a reprint of Mama’s Tamater te Piyaaz da Raita recipe, which is a tasty recipe for the summer months to eat with rice biryani, sabzi (vegetables) or simply with paranthas (crispy flatbreads). It is reprinted with some additional information and directions. Yogurt (dahin) has a special significance in Indian culture […]
HGH Brings Houstonians Under One Roof to Celebrate Lord Krishna’s Birth
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Bollywood actor Anupam Kher treated Houstonians to the entire array of his onscreen avatars – serious, comic, patriotic, profound, candid, strong and yet vulnerable in his address at the 28th Janmashtami celebrations held at George Brown Convention Center on August 25. Considered one of the finest actors in Bollywood with a […]
With Grants Night, IACF Hands Out $285K This Year
Click here for Photo Collage By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: This Grants Night, when funds were being distributed to local charitable causes, was true to its calling: it was short on fluff, went straight to the point of handing out award envelopes and mercifully short on acceptance speeches, save for two recipients who got carried away. On […]
IAF Social at Skeeters Stadium
SUGAR LAND: On Friday, August 24, a fantastic evening was arranged by Indo American Forum of Fort Bend (IAF) for our community to gather and have a good time. About 250 people were in attendance making IAF Social a GRAND Success. The evening started with a spectacular performance by Infused Performing Arts. The group performed […]
