Top Indian, US diplomats celebrate Diwali at State Department
WASHINGTON: Top Indian and American diplomats celebrated Diwali , the festival of lights, here on Monday, reflecting the “great strength” of partnership between the two largest democracies of the world. Indian ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna and deputy secretary of state John Sullivan were chief guests at the Diwali celebrations held at Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State […]
H-1B: Trump’s latest visa proposal and its impact on India
After facing a huge backlash from the top US lawmakers and leaders of the corporate sector, Trump administration has assured that the Americans would get an opportunity to respond to its proposal of revoking work authorization to H-4 spouse visas. The Donald Trump administration has been tightening the H-1B visas rules, which allow foreign workers to […]
Raghuram Rajan: Demonetisation, GST held back India’s economic growth, 7% not enough
NEW DELHI: Former Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan has contended that the introduction of demonetisation and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) were the two major events that held back India’s economic growth last year, PTI reported. Speaking at the University of California in Berkley on Friday, Rajan maintained that the seven per cent […]
Government mulls selling 149 fields of ONGC to private firms
The government is mulling selling as many as 149 small and marginal oil and gas fields of ONGC to private and foreign companies and allow the state-owned firm to focus only on big fields, sources with knowledge of the development said. On the anvil is some kind of extension of the Discovered Small Field (DSF) […]
Thugs of Hindostan movie review: Thuggery on a large scale, with viewers at the receiving end
By Shubhra Gupta Thugs of Hindostan movie cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, Lloyd Owen, Ronit Roy Thugs of Hindostan movie director: Vijay Krishna Acharya Thugs of Hindostan movie rating: One star As you slide into Thugs of Hindostan, you expect a rousing tale of thuggery and patriotism, because that’s what the name suggests. You […]
Sarkar movie review: Not a Sarkar Deepavali
By S Subhakeerthana Sarkar movie cast: Vijay, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Radha Ravi, Pazha Karuppiah, Keerthy Suresh Sarkar movie director: AR Murugadoss Sarkar movie rating: 2.5 stars When a successful filmmaker teams up with a mass hero for the third time, naturally, the expectations are high. Sarkar (which marks the third collaboration of AR Murugadoss and Vijay) fails to live up […]
Katrina Kaif shares her idea of love on Koffee with Karan
MUMBAI: Actor Katrina Kaif believes love should be liberating and that people should free themselves from judging themselves based on how their partner makes them feel. Katrina shared the love advice in a chat with filmmaker Karan Johar on a forthcoming episode of Star World’s Koffee with Karan Season 6, read a statement. Click here to read more… […]
Paws for breath: India’s pampered pooches get clean air as people choke on smog
GURUGRAM: While most residents of the Indian capital Delhi choked on toxic air this week, the dogs of the city’s elite were enjoying ambient music and purified air at a luxury resort for pets. Pollution in the capital rose to “severe” this week after revelers let off fireworks to mark the Hindu festival of Diwali, adding […]
Cyclonic storm ‘Gaja’ to hit northern coast of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, bring heavy rainfall
NEW DELHI: A deep depression over southeast Bay Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm, named ‘Gaja’, and is expected to hit the northern coast of Tamil Nadu between Karaikal and Cuddalore on the midnight of November 14, bringing heavy rainfall accompanied by wind speeds up to 100 kmph. ‘Gaja’ to intensify into severe cyclonic […]
On the road less travelled
By Vandana Kalra A four-hour road journey from Itanagar leads you to the Ziro valley, which is home to the Apa Tani tribe. They claim common ancestry with Abo Tani, who, they say, was the first human being on earth. It is with them that filmmaker and photographer Anu Malhotra began her quest to document tribal […]
Election Results
SUGAR LAND: Democrats from across Fort Bend County packed Madras Pavilion restaurant on election night, November 6 to see the voting results across the nation. Juli Mathew who ran for Fort Bend County Court #3 and K P George running for Fort Bend County Judge won in their races, marking the first time that these two […]
New Venue Transforms Houston Diwali Mela into true Street Festival
Click here for Photo Collage PEARLAND: Record turnout as streets had to be blocked for the overflowing crowd gathered at the Pearland Town Center to celebrate the 8th Annual HOUSTON DIWALI MELA on Saturday, October 27, presented by Masala Radio, Karya Properties and Texans Energy. Surrounded by H&M, Forever 21, Macys & Dillards, the vibe […]
Community Leaders at Diwali Celebration at the Governor’s Mansion
By Jawahar Malhotra AUSTIN: Just two weeks earlier at the packed Dusserah Mela at Constellation Park in Sugar Land, Gov. Greg Abbott had spoken of the new tradition he had started four-years ago at his official residence in the state capital and the beauty of the Diwali festival. “We have ceremonial lamps in the foyer,” […]
Jaz Creationz Hosts Annual Elite Halloween Fashion Fundraiser – GATSBY GALORE
HOUSTON: On October 27, a crowd of over 500 donned their Gatsby best as Jasmeeta Singh, creator of Jaz Creationz, produced a multicultural event focused on bringing communities together via fashion, philanthropy, and entertainment. Special guests including Fire Chief Samuel Pena and Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards were joined by a host of men, […]
IACCGH Power Dialogue with Richard Verma
HOUSTON: On Friday October 26, the Former US Ambassador to India Richard Verma opened the IACCGH Power Dialogue for almost an hour at Double Tree Hilton. He appreciated the work of the Chamber and stated that, he has visited various chambers all over the world. But after his Keynote address at the 2015 IACCGH Gala, he […]
India House Distributes Free Food to Needy Families
HOUSTON: Living up to their mission of serving the community, India House, in collaboration with Houston Food Bank, distributed Free Food (Food produce and Groceries) to 151 needy families of the neighborhood on Tuesday, October 30. The Mobile unit from Houston Food Bank arrived at India House at 7:45 am. The truck was loaded with […]
Houston Habitat for Humanity Celebrates 30 Years of Home Building
HOUSTON: A celebratory luncheon to recognize the contributions of Chevron, KPRC, Aramco and other organizations and individuals, was held on Tuesday, October 23 at the Westin Galleria. As guests entered the banquet facility, melodious piano music played by Phillip Hall created a festive atmosphere. KPRC News Anchor Owen Conflenti welcomed the guests. Chevron received the […]
Gladiators Crowned as TCC Taped Ball Tournament FALL 2018 Champions, SLCC Runners Up
HOUSTON: Gladiators and SLCC squared off in another engrossing final, which culminated with Gladiators winning by 15 runs and crowned as TCC Taped Ball Fall 2018 Champions. Gladiators came into the finals dominating all the playoff games while Sri Lanka Cricket Club (SLCC) was battle hardened winning some close games during the playoffs. SLCC won […]
Hindu Temple of the Woodlands Celebrates Diwali Mela
By Beth Kulkarni THE WOODLANDS: As many as 5000 persons from as far away as Colorado, as well as from Clear Lake and Sugarland, came to the Hindu Temple of The Woodlands on Saturday, November 5 for the community Diwali celebration. This was a significant number of attendees, many of them local Americans who had […]
Mousumi Banerjee Entertainment Presents DIWALI GALA NITE 2018
HOUSTON: After the success of The SAMIR AND DIPALEE LIVE IN CONCERT, MB Entertainment Company is launching its Second Event DIWALI GALA NITE 2018 with Soumen and Chandrika the ZEE SAREGAMAPA stars, performing LIVE in Houston with their Musical Band on November 10, at the NOAH’s EVENT VENUE in Sugar Land, Texas. Soumen Nandi, a […]
