Shri Sita Ram Foundation Hosts 14th International Diwali-Dussehra Festival
HOUSTON: The Shri Sita Ram Foundation, USA invites the Houston community to celebrate the 14th International Diwali-Dussehra Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Constellation Field in Sugar Land, Texas. This year’s celebration promises a vibrant blend of cultural entertainment, food, parades, performances, and spectacular fireworks. Diwali, the “Festival of Lights,” is one of the […]
Ram Foundation Hosts the 14th International Diwali-Dussehra Festival in Houston
HOUSTON: The Shri Sita Ram Foundation, USA invites the Houston community to celebrate the 14th International Diwali-Dussehra Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Constellation Field in Sugar Land, Texas. This year’s celebration promises a vibrant blend of cultural entertainment, food, parades, performances, and spectacular fireworks. Diwali, the “Festival of Lights,” is one of the […]
‘Jugnuma’: A Riveting Flight of Fantasy
By Renuka Vyavahare Story: Set in the late 1980s, Dev (Manoj Bajpayee), an orchard owner, lives with his family in a picturesque house nestled in the Himalayas. Each morning, he steps into his workshop, straps on a massive pair of handcrafted wings, and casually heads to a nearby cliff—where he takes flight like a bird. […]
HTxDiwali 2025 Lights Up POST Houston with Dance, Music, and Community Spirit
HOUSTON: On September 13, 2025, the city of Houston came alive with color, rhythm, and festive energy as T2 Dance Company hosted the first-ever HTx Diwali celebration at POST Houston in the heart of downtown. Drawing over 5,500 attendees, the free event showcased the spirit of Diwali – India’s festival of lights – through dance, […]
Ishu Wadhwani
HOUSTON: Ishu Wadhwani, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on 11th September 2025 at home, surrounded by her family. Born in Calcutta, India, and settled in Houston, Texas since 1980, she lived an extraordinary life marked by resilience, love, and generosity. Together with her husband, she ran two successful businesses, A.I.W Inc. […]
Chandra Nagamallaiah
DALLAS: For the first time, the family of Chandra Nagamallaiah is speaking publicly after his murder and beheading outside a Dallas motel last week — offering a portrait of who he was, even as police continue their investigation and the case gains national attention. Chandra, 50, was born and raised in Bangalore, India. His family […]
Chinmaya Namavali Puja and A Special Unveiling at Chinmaya Prabha
By Ujwala Bhat Photos by Bharat Rao and Ashutosh Kak On September 7, 2025, Chinmaya Mission Houston commenced a new year of Vedantic learning for the Bala Vihar children, and enthusiastic families gathered at Chinmaya Prabha to honor the enduring legacy of a spiritual movement founded 75 years ago by Pujya Swami Chinmayananda. The Chinmaya […]
Building Bridges: Fort Bend Interfaith Dinner Highlights Dialogue and Compassion
By Juhi Varma Good news can feel scarce these days. Assassinations, terrorist attacks and tariffs dominate the news, making violence and division seem like the defining themes of our time. Stories of kindness rarely carry the same weight. But a recent visit to the Zoroastrian Center in Houston was a reminder that, while compassion rarely […]
TCC TAPED BALL SUMMER T10 PROF 2025 | WINNERS: STYX | RUNNERS-UP: MASTERS
STYX Crowned T10 Champions with Dominant Final Performance HOUSTON: STYX produced a commanding display in the professional T10 final for Divn II teams against Masters, winning by 42 runs to seal the championship. After winning the toss and electing to bat, STYX posted 113 for 6 in their 10 overs, powered by a blistering 38 […]
Sewa International’s 5th Annual Charity Golf Event Triumphs with Resounding Success
HOUSTON: Sewa International’s annual charity golf tournament was held on September 7th in honor of 9/11, marking its fifth successful year at the picturesque Wildcat Golf Club in Houston. Anup Bhasin, Joint Coordinator of Sewa International’s Houston Chapter, warmly welcomed the players and guests. The ceremonial tee-off was led by Judge Christian Becerra, presiding judge […]
JLF Houston 2025: A Mighty Lineup of Thinkers, Writers & Ideas
HOUSTON: The 8th edition of JLF Houston, produced by Teamwork Arts, unfolded from September 5–7, 2025, across four of the city’s most iconic venues—in association with the Consulate General of India, Houston, Asia Society Texas, Inprint, Rothko Chapel, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and, Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston. As always, this edition celebrated literary […]
Commentary: Is India a ‘Tariff King’? Not Really
By Mohan Kumar Former Indian Ambassador and Director General of Jadeja Motwani Institute for American Studies There is a widespread but fallacious perception that India’s tariffs are inordinately high. There are subjective factors when it comes to a country like livability, public courtesy, or even how foreigners are welcomed. But tariffs are quantifiable and there […]
Lilting Traditional Strings from a Beloved Father-Son Duo
HOUSTON: Vidwan Sri Vittal Ramamurthy’s association with Houston is 40 years long, as he himself noted, having presented his first concert here in 1995 (with Vidushi Bombay Jayashree), and having visited here almost every year in those 40 years (with the exception of 2 years). The US musical family of Vittal Sir (as he is […]
‘Inspector Zende’:
By Archika Khurana Story: International con-man Carl Bhojraj (Jim Sarbh) escapes prison and resurfaces in Mumbai, reigniting a tense cat-and-mouse chase. Inspector Zende (Manoj Bajpayee), relentless and sharp, must outwit the charming yet dangerous fugitive before his deceptions spiral into chaos once again. Review: Crime thrillers based on real-life criminals are not new to Indian […]
Kirtan Fest Houston 2025: A Youth-led Celebration of Devotion, Music & Community
HOUSTON: Kirtan Fest Houston 2025 marked the powerful return of one of the community’s most beloved celebrations. Organized by the youth of ISKCON Houston, the festival brought together thousands of people for a weekend filled with sacred music, flowers, devotion, and community spirit. Over three days, more than 2,500 people attended the event, experiencing the […]
“Concert for a Cause” Brings Community Together for Music and Mission
By Ajit Paralkar HOUSTON The spirit of compassion and unity filled the air on Friday, August 29, 2025, as music lovers from across Houston gathered at India House for the much-anticipated Concert for a Cause, presented by the One World One Family Foundation. The evening featured internationally acclaimed vocalist Sumeet Tappoo, whose golden voice transported […]
Osmania University Alumni Reunion Delivers Musical Memories
HOUSTON: The Osmania University Alumni Association celebrated with warm camaraderie an enjoyable dinner and musical event on Saturday, August 23, at India House for nearly 200 graduates and friends of the prestigious Hyderabad, India based institution. The highlighted by performances from renowned, award-winning Indian singer Ramana Cheelam who was on a US tour and acclaimed local vocalist Sarada […]
TCC TAPED BALL SPRING PROF 2025 | WINNERS: ALL STARS CC | RUNNERS-UP: BIG12
HOUSTON: In a historic showdown, All Stars CC clinched their first-ever TCC Taped Ball Spring Professional Championship for Div II teams defeating the formidable Big 12 in a low-scoring final that showcased discipline, firepower, and composure. Big 12 won the toss and chose to bat first, posting a modest 105/9 in 20 overs. Their innings […]
‘Param Sundari’: Charming Chemistry Anchors this Rom-Com
By Dhaval Roy Story: Param Sundari is a cross-cultural love story between Param Sachdev (Sidharth Malhotra), a brattish North Indian boy, and Sundari (Janhvi Kapoor), a responsible and simple South Indian girl. Despite their contrasting personalities, traditions, and expectations, Param is convinced they are soulmates. But there’s more to their love story. Will love truly blossom for the […]
ICC Celebrates “Vijayee Bharat – Victorious India” with Huge Crowds
STAFFORD: The Indian Culture Center, under the leadership of President Parul Fernandes, proudly hosted a vibrant celebration of India’s 79th Independence Day on Sunday, August 17, at the Stafford Center. The six-hour event, from 1 to 7pm, brought tin large crowds of the local community to honor India’s rich heritage and indomitable spirit of freedom. […]