Wise Prize Laureate Dr. Madhav Chavan to Speak at the 2013 IIT Global Conference in Houston
HOUSTON: Co-Founder and CEO of Pratham, Dr. Madhav Chavan, will be in Houston to speak at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) 2013 Global Conference “Sustainability, Technology, Energy, Education and Life Sciences/Health,” happening on December 6-8, at the Hilton Americas. Dr. Chavan, who is the 2012 recipient of the prestigious WISE Award in Education, will […]
Appeal for Donations and Volunteers to Support Refugee Empowerment Programs
HOUSTON:More than 5000 refugees, legally admitted to the United States on humanitarian grounds, live in Houston. Sewa International, a local non-profit organization that, over the past five years, has worked towards empowering these refugee families, women and children, from Bhutan. Sewa International operates vocational training and economic opportunity programs for these adults. In the past […]
Kusum Sharma’s Ramleela Enthralls Audience
By Thara Narsimhan HOUSTON: Sanatan Hindu Center congratulates Kusum Sharma and Kalakriti Performing Arts for yet another successful Ram Leela enactment 2013 production. The amazing performance included 150 participants. A lot of effort and planning made this artistic presentation an entertainment for the eyes, mind and soul. The show was beautifully presented at Cullen Hall, […]
Free Health Screenings and 100 Free Flu Shots Given Away at Life & Soul Health Fair 2013
HOUSTON: On the beautiful clear morning of Nov 9, Love to Share Foundation America (LTSFA) and Global Organization for Divinity’s third annual health fair – Life and Soul 2013 – was kicked off by the Honorable Mayors Delores Martin of Manvel and Tom Reid of Pearland, and Sheriff Deputies Dodd and Myriam who appreciated the […]
Chinmaya Prabha Shines with Dipavali Prayers
By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: Lamps, Prayers, Dipavali wishes. Chinmaya Prabha Houston shone bright on November 3, when over 800 families gathered to celebrate the always-awaited grand Hindu festival of lights. Every year, as the expanding Chinmaya family in Houston convenes in the festive atmosphere of Dipavali, the excited smiles and wishes, the vibrant colors, and […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes – Shimla Mirch ki Sabzi (Sauteed Green Bell Pepper)
Everyone wonders why we call bell peppers “Shimla Mirch” in India. Bell peppers were brought to Europe from Mexico by Christopher Columbus in the 15th century and later spread to Africa and Asia. In 1864 Shimla became the summer capital of British India and was part of the Punjab till 1966 when it became capital […]
BULLETT RAJA Opens Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 28
httpv://youtu.be/KL_pp0UV9hY BULLETT RAJA is coming to your town this Thanksgiving! Saif Ali Khan and Sonakshi Sinha light up the screen in their latest Bollywood feast which opens in U.S. theaters onThursday, November 28, for the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The latest music video from BULLETT RAJA has made its world premiere. Mahi Gill makes a special appearance in […]
West Indies salutes Shivnarine Chanderpaul, their own legend
Mumbai: West Indies on Sunday saluted their own legendary batsman in Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who will touch the milestone of playing 150 Tests when the Caribbean side will clash with India from Wednesday to salvage a draw in the two-match series. The second Test will be 200th for legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who will bid adieu to […]
Didn’t expect to see my name on top of a club, it felt different: Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar said he felt “very humbled” after the Mumbai Cricket Association on Monday formally renamed the Kandivili ground as the Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana Club. The 40-year-old who will be playing his 200th and last Test match in Mumbai from November 14 already has a stand named after him at the famous Wankhede Stadium. (All […]
Pooja Joshi never wanted to get into acting
As a child, becoming a part of the television industry was the last thing on Pooja Joshi’smind. Says Pooja, “”I never wanted to get into acting. As a child, I had dreams of becoming a teacher and the profession really inspired me. But as I grew up, my dreams changed and next, I was fascinated by the […]
Nach Baliye season 6 – Needs to focus more on dance!
Nach Baliye season 6 , Saturday – Sunday 9 pm on Star Plus The much popular celebrity dance reality show Nach Baliye is back… this time the sixth season will see 11 new jodis and with the theme of romance and passion. The first episode saw dance performances by the anchors -Gautam Rode & Karan Wahi along with the two […]
‘Baazigar’ Completes 20 Years: Shah Rukh Khan Thanks Film Team
Baazigar was one Bollywood film, which completely changed Shah Rukh Khan’s life overnight and today, 20 years after the film released, the King Khan took to Twitter to thank the director duo Abbas-Mustan and other members of the film team. Taking to Twitter, SRK wrote, “And yes 20 years of Baazigar. Thnx Abbas Mastan Kajol Shilpa & Rakhiji. Abhi bhi haarkar […]
SHOCKING: Comedy Nights With Kapil – Heartbreaking Truth
Comedy Nights With Kapil – the show which has won the hearts of almost entire India. But, there is something which will break your heart. We are breaking this story… Sunil Grover, the powerhouse actor who essays the role of ‘Gutthi’ is all set to quit the show. For us this was a forgone conclusion, because the […]
‘The Lunchbox’ selected for APSA awards
The awards will be held in Brisbane next month. According APSA official statement, Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk announced the names of 39 films from 22 Asia Pacific countries vying for the region`s highest accolade in cinema. This year for the first time nominations have gone to films from Bangladesh, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. The […]
‘Gulaab Gang’ makers’ confidence surprised Juhi Chawla
Mumbai: Actress Juhi Chawla plays a negative character in Anubhav Sinha`s production venture `Gulaab Gang` and says she was surprised by the makers` confidence in her to pull it off. Based on a woman`s grit and determination, the film sees Madhuri Dixit in the lead while Juhi will be seen as an antagonist. Directed by […]
Krrish 3 smashes all records! 100 crores in 4 days!
When Rakesh Roshan made that bold statement that he hopes Krrish 3will rake in Rs 1000 crores, he was probably foreseeing this; Krrish 3grossed Rs. 25 crores on the first day (friday) and continued the same through the weekend. The movie which was released in 3500 theaters on November 1st, raked in Rs. 25 crores on the first day, […]
Shoojit Sircar ropes in ‘Vicky Donor’ writer for Amitabh Bachchan starrer
Shoojit Sircar, who has teamed up withBollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan for his next venture, has roped in Juhi Chaturvedi who penned the sperm donation story for the highly acclaimed ” Vicky Donor” to write the script. “Post ‘Vicky Donor’, I am teaming up again with Juhi. It’s a very unusual film and it will haveAmitabh Bachchan in it. I can’t reveal much as we […]
Dedh Ishqiya – First Look Trailer
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jAfLZltc9M[/youtube] Explore the 7 stages of LOVE in the EXCLUSIVE Teaser Trailer of “Dedh Ishqiya” feat. Madhuri Dixit – Nene, Huma Qureshi, Arshad Warsi & Naseeruddin Shah. Dedh Ishqiya is a forthcoming Indian black comedy and thriller film directed by Abhishek Chaubey starring Madhuri Dixit, Arshad Warsi, Naseeruddin Shah, and Huma Qureshi in the lead […]
India must boycott CHOGM: Tamil Nadu assembly
CHENNAI: Amidst large-scale protests across the state against external affairs minister Salman Khurshid participating in Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), slated to be held in Sri Lanka from November 15 to 17, Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday moved a resolution in the assembly demanding that India boycott the summit. The special session of the assembly was […]
Story Behind a Stapled Chinese Visa
NEW DELHI — On Oct. 23, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India and Prime Minister Li Keqiang of China oversaw the signing of nine agreements on issues like river-sharing and cooperation against terrorism. The most notable among these was the Border Defense Cooperation Agreement, meant to calm down tensions along the disputed 3,380-kilometer (2,100-mile) Himalayan […]