Community Expects a Larger Role for NRIs in Modi Government Indo-Americans See Exit Polls as Beginning of a New Era in India
By Haider Kazim HOUSTON: Exit polls showing a decisive victory for the NDA alliance led by Narendra Modi in India’s parliamentary elections have cheered Houston’s Indian community which sees a new beginning in India. “The new government led by Sri Narendra Modi will herald a new beginning,” said Houston businessman Ramesh Bhutada who has helped […]
Handbags with a Designer’s Touch Celebrate the Rural Indian Woman
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Indian fashion took a page from the latest trend in retailing, the Pop-Up Shop, to showcase the creative designs in handbags, featuring some handcrafted fabrics and unusual compositions with others. Open just for the day this past Saturday, May 10, the shop Earthredz was named for the company headed by three […]
Akshaya Tritiya and Chandan Yatra Celebrated at the Gaudiya Matha Temple
HOUSTON: Sri Govindaji Gaudiya Matha celebrated its first Akshay Tritiya and Chandan Yatra festival on May 1and May 2, at its Temple in northwest Houston. The importance of this day is explained by Srila Narayana Maharaja, the founder of the temple, as follows – “Akshaya means ‘not perishable.’ Any endeavor started on this day will […]
Houston Helps Eradicate Illiteracy in Rural India Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation USA, Annual Fundraising Event Houston Chapter
HOUSTON: The Ekal Vidyalaya Houston Chapter held its Annual Fundraising Event on May 4, at the Stafford Performing Arts Center. The event was attended by over 1000 guests and raised over $400,000. The Houston community pledged their support to over 1100 schools across rural India. This annual event raises funds to help eradicate illiteracy from […]
Go to Your Room, Mother ! Memorial Weekend Fun ……..
HOUSTON: Imagine that. The last of your brood is finally and firmly established in a college dorm. Ahh, the space and the quiet! Evenings a deux, candlelight and romance beckon again. Will it be Bali or Barcelona? But what if these back-to-romance plans are nipped in the bud by two unexpected and unruly additions to […]
Rabindra Jayanti Celebrations by TSH
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: It started with the garlanding ceremony of the Tagore statue in Tagore Grove at the Ray Miller Park on the evening of May 7 (Ponchishe Baishakh), Tagore’s 153rd birth anniversary. Chorus songs, “Hey Nuton, Jodi tor daak shune”, and recitation of poems, “Endless Time, Stream of Life” and planting of rose […]
India House Strengthens its Commitment to Promote and Unite Cultures
By Shikha Sinha HOUSTON: Nurturing the soul of Indian culture, India House is thrilled to bring about many fun, fitness and learning events to its members and the residents of Houston and Greater Houston community. India House’s mission is to promote and unite cultures and serve human needs by bringing resources, education, services and Indian […]
Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center Names New Director
The Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center (HIPRC), located on the Harborview Medical Center campus, is a worldwide leader in injury research, education, outreach, and training. Founded in 1985, HIPRC is supported by the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. HIPRC faculty and staff are devoted to programs aimed at diminishing the […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes – Sugar Ki Dava (Sugar Control Home Remedy)
(This recipe was first published in December 2012 and is being repeated by popular demand) Diabetes has become a worldwide epidemic among Indians, and especially gets manifested when they reach mid-life and beyond. Our Indian diet which is rich in foods that are fried, have triggered high triglycerides rates among Indians and since these are […]
Hasya and Vyang in Houston
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: Long before the advent of stand up comedy on Indian television, there was “Hasya Kavi Sammelan” – a group of poets gathering to deliver verses with humor infused in them. Often satirical, sometimes emotional and always amusing, these poems were thought provoking and rib-tickling at the same time. Telecast often at […]
Bollywood Superstar Farhan Performs at Arena Theatre
HOUSTON: On April 27, Houston had the privilege of welcoming one of Bollywood’s most famous superstars, Farhan Akhtar, to the Arena Theatre, where he put on a special concert to benefit Magic Bus USA. Farhan is an ardent supporter of Magic Bus and serves as one of its spokespersons. His performance, for which he received […]
Travels and Cultures Inspire to Launch Earthredz
HOUSTON: Three friends with different backgrounds, inspired and moved by their travels and exposure to different cultures, decided to combine their talents and passions. Earthredz took its first breath. Blending cultures, originality and function, we have created a contemporary, unique and affordable collection of handbags, totes and clutches that will appeal to even the most […]
Offshore Technology Conference Sees Rising Indian Influence
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is the premiere conference of the oil and gas industry. Over 90,000 delegates from around the globe gathered earlier this week in Houston, the energy capital of the world. A small but highly influential segment of the OTC gathering consists of executives with an Indian pedigree—managers of […]
Chithirai Thiruvizha at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By Ponni Sivaraman PEARLAND: Chithirai Thiruvizha (Festival celebrated during the Tamil month of Chithirai) is an annual celebration in Madurai, India during the month of April / May. It is one of the longest celebrations of the world and lasts for nearly a month. Following that tradition, Sri Meenakshi Temple in Pearland, also commenced its 12 day celebration on […]
Sewa International Awarded by Alief Independent School District
HOUSTON: On Tuesday, April 29, Sewa International was recognized by Alief Independent School District at their annual Business Partners Appreciation Breakfast. Sewa Houston president, Saroj Gupta, and Sewa AmeriCorps VISTAs, Alexis Angelo and Laura Frye, accepted a plaque in honor of “creating a bright future for Alief students” presented by AISD superintendent, H.D. Chambers. Sewa […]
GIBV Leaves no Stone Unturned for Getting Modi Elected
HOUSTON: NRIs, under the aegis of GIBV (Global Indians for Bharat Vikas), have embarked on a multi-pronged initiative to support the National Democratic Alliance’s quest under Narendra Modi to form the next Government of India. To this end, a Loka Kshema Homam was performed at the Shiv Shakti Mandir in Houston, on Saturday, April 26. […]
Nepalese America Journalists’ Association Holds 4th Annual National Convention in Houston
HOUSTON: The 4th annual general convention of Nepalese America Journalists’ Association (NEAJA) was held in Houston from May 2 to 4. The convention was supported and arranged by the Nepalese Association of Houston (NAH), the umbrella organization of over half- a-dozen Nepalese groups in Houston serving various socio-cultural and economical needs of the local Nepalese […]
Birla Institute Alumni Ring the NASDQ Opening Bell
NEW YORK: BITSAA International, a global alumni association of Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences (BITS), Pilani, was invited by NASDQ, New York to ring the opening bell, a unique honor bestowed on any Indian educational institution, as a curtain raiser to it’s Golden Jubiliee celebrations held in Hyderabad. “The NASDQ opening bell ceremony is […]
Lalgudi Samarpanam: Houston’s Musical Homage to the Violin Maestro
By Dr. Lakshmi Srivaths HOUSTON: The lives of great men remind us that each one of us can make our lives sublime” goes a famous adage. A monumental example to this popular quote is none other than the violin virtuoso, Padmabushan Lalgudi Shri G. Jayaraman. Born in the sishya parampara of the great saint Shri […]
Local Girl has a Chance to be Miss Teen Texas
SUGAR LAND: Jahnvi Besherdas, a student at Stephen F Austin High School has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Texas pageant to be held on June 15 and 16, at the beautiful Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston. The newly crowned Miss Teen Texas will receive a $1,000 cash award , […]