Sikh National Center (SNC) Celebrates Guru Nanak’s 544th Birthday
HOUSTON: The Sikh National Center celebrated the 544th Birthday Anniversary of Guru Nanak this past weekend with the services being held in the temporary building that has been erected on the 20-acres of land that the SNC has on the northwest side, at Fair-North Houston and The Beltway 8. The permanent Gurudwara is being built […]
Tradition Meets Hi-Def Technology and a Live Show at Jain Wedding
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: You have to be Houdini to pull off the feats of transforming the same banquet hall three times in a 24 hours for three separate events. That was exactly the plan that the Jain wedding planning crew had in mind. It took over 100 people each time to rush through the […]
Sound Financial Advice and Light Comedy Over Lunch for Indian Doctors
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: With the Holidays just around the corner, the Indian Doctors Association used the occasion to hold its Networking Lunch this past Saturday, November 16 at the Hilton Post Oak. “It was a chance for some of the existing members to mingle with prospective new members interested in the IDA”, explained IDA […]
20 Years of Serving the Greater Houston Community
HOUSTON: On November 14, Ronnie Patel celebrated 20 years of being in the insurance business. Born in Bombay, India, Patel came to the United States in 1982 to attend the University of Houston. He obtained his BBA in Finance and then his MBA in Accounting and continued on to become a Certified Public Accountant. Out […]
Spiritual Education Children Dramatize Pathways to Eternal Freedom and Joy
HOUSTON: The Sai Spiritual Education (SSE) children of the Sathya Sai Baba centers of Houston will present an inspiring and entertaining cultural program on November 23 from 4:00 pm – 7:15 pm, at the Sur Auditorium at Durga Bari Temple on 13944 Schiller Road, Houston, TX 77082. The Sai Spiritual Education children will present three […]
New Temple in Katy Takes Shape
KATY: On November 17, Hindu Temple of Katy conducted a group satyanarayan katha and emerald (marakata) linga rudrabhishek with 110 families for the occasion of kartika purnima and for the benefits of Hindu Temple of Katy. It was a great event and raised nearly $23000 for the further benefits of the temple. The same amount […]
Maha Kumbabhishekam Prasanna Ganapathi Shrine
By Ranjana Narasiman PEARLAND: Sri Meenakshi Temple Society in Pearland, serving the Hindu community of greater Houston for over 35 years, is preparing to celebrate the Maha Kumbabhishekam (Consecration ceremony) of its renovated Ganesh Temple, with its one-of-a-kind, granite garbhagriha, and vimanam (sanctum and tower). This celebration, marking the reinfusion of divine energy of the […]
Houston Mourns the Loss of Hari Kewalramani
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Hari Kewalramani never carried a personal cell phone. He was convinced that ginger was a cure all. He coached his son’s soccer and baseball team – games he had never played in his life. He was a marriage counselor and financial advisor to colleagues and friends, innovator, poet and author. He […]
US Senator John Cornyn Visits the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
STAFFORD: On Saturday, November 9, United States Senator John Cornyn and his wife Sandy Cornyn visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Stafford, to appreciate the art and architecture of the Mandir as well as to learn more about the culture and values of Indian-Americans living in Texas. On behalf of His Holiness Pramukh Swami […]
Annakut Mahotsav and Govardhan Puja
By Ashish Agrawal HOUSTON: Govardhan Puja is the celebration of one of Lord Krishna’s most memorable pastimes. During his descent on this earth, Lord Krishna, as a cowherd boy, lifted Govardhan Hill on one pinky finger in order to protect the residents of Brajdham from the wrath of the Demigod Indra. Indra was upset because […]
Uttarakhand Flood Relief Fundraiser Cricket Tournament Fetches $15000
HOUSTON: Houston chapter of Sewa International and Gujarati Samaj of Houston successfully staged a fundraiser cricket tournament for Uttarakhand Flood Relief and raised approx. $15,000. Thanks to the generous help from cricket aficionados of Greater Houston area. In probably one of the worst disasters in the recent past in India, the entire Uttarakhand was hit […]
India House Celebrates Diwali with Festive Community Bazaar
HOUSTON: In celebration of Diwali, India House hosted a festive community event on November 2. The free “Diwali Community Bazaar” was open to the public and there was a large turnout for all the food and fun. With India House elaborately decorated for the occasion, there were many activities taking place at the Diwali Community Bazaar […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes – Methi ka Parantha(Fenugreek Parantha)
Punjabi paranthas have become famous all over the world not only because of their crispy, buttery whole wheat taste but also because they can be made stuffed with many varieties of vegetables and herbs. When my kids were little and we lived in London, for a special treat, I used to cook them paranthas stuffed […]
Live footage of woman attacked inside Bangalore ATM
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A chance for England to displace India from second spot
DUBAI: England have a chance of displacing India from their current second position in theICC Test Team Rankings table if they can win the upcoming Ashes series against Australia 4-0 or better. The Ashes series will offer England an opportunity to reclaim the number two spot that they held till India moved ahead of them last week following a 2-0 series […]
Gaganjeet Bhullar, Anirban Lahiri ready to lead India in World Cup of Golf
Melbourne: India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar does not want to let his biggest fans — his parents — down when he attempts to build on a liking for the Royal Melbourne Golf Club at the World Cup of Golf, which starts in Melbourne on Thursday. Together with close friend Anirban Lahiri, Bhullar will represent his nation for […]
Viswanathan Anand-Carlsen world chess championship game No.8 drawn
Chennai: World champion Viswanathan Anand got an easy draw with black as challenger Magnus Carlsen continued his march towards the throne after the end of the eighth game of the World Chess Championship here on Tuesday. The morale boosting draw, first since the first game of the match, is likely to help Anand psychologically before […]
Is bottled water safer?
Editor’s note: Editor’s note: upwave is Turner Broadcasting’s new lifestyle brand designed to entertain the health into you! Visit upwave.com for more information and follow upwave on Twitter,Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram @upwave. (CNN) — The rumor: You shouldn’t trust tap water Drinking plenty of water is important for your health, because it maintains bodily functions, carries nutrients to cells and helps you stay hydrated […]
KBC 2013 to end Dec 1, Big B looks back at fun
Mumbai: The 2013 edition of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (‘KBC’) is said to conclude on December 1. Its host, Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who shot for the last episode on Wednesday, says it was an experience full of fun and thrills. A source confirmed to us that the last episode will be aired on Sony Entertainment Television […]
Prinal Oberoi turns a Producer!
The pretty actress Prinal Oberoi who is currently seen in the Rajshri Productions show Pyaar Ka Dard Hai…Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara… OnStar Plus, has not only entertained the audience with her acting skills in many of the television shows but also in Gujrati movies. She is taking a step ahead and is busy these days as she is producing […]