Separation time for Gauahar-Kushal in Bigg Boss
Yet another Tabadla takes place in the Bigg Boss house this week with yet another twist. After the group swap that took place last week, the housemates had already started anticipating what will be coming their way this time. While on one hand, the love birds were separated, on the other hand it brought the […]
Amitabh’s unique birthday celebration
Amitabh Bachchan had a unique birthday celebration on the sets of game show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC). The actor met a 100-year-old fan of his, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and the only thing she remembers is the megastars name. The actor will turn 71 on October 11. Bernandini D’souza, Amitabh’s fan, is suffering from […]
Eva Grover re-enters Bade Acche Lagte Hai!
Eva Grover who was seen playing the role of Niharika in Balaji Telfilms’ popular show Bade Acche Lagte Hai, is all set to be back on the show. Our source says, “Even though Eva’s character Niharika has been shown dead in the show she will soon be making her re-entry in the show. In the upcoming tracks […]
Ask Well: Relieving Sore Muscles
What’s the best way to relieve sore muscles? I am a 56-year-old woman who exercises at least an hour a day. I am sore a lot of the time. What is the best approach to reducing muscle soreness? I know about foam rollers, protein, ice baths Exercise could be described as Nietzschean. To make muscles […]
Portraits of Sikh Gurus Removed from LA Bar After Protest
By Indiawest CALIFORNIA: A café-cum-bar here, which had outraged Sikhs by displaying portraits of their Gurus in its bar area (I-W, Sept. 27), has removed them. The Sikh community welcomed the decision of the Pikey Bar and Restaurant to remove the portraits of the Sikh Gurus. “United Sikhs is humbled to successfully address another issue […]
David Raj (1951 – 2013)
David Raj, a community minded activist and financial advisor, passed away on Saturday, September 28 in Chennai, India where he had returned to four weeks earlier to be in the care of his sister and her family. He had suffered with stomach cancer for the past two years. Raj was born on November 29, 1951 […]
Sudesh Mehta (1938 – 2013)
Sudesh Mehta, a tireless and ardent supporter of Punjabi culture who helped organize many functions over the years for the appropriately named Punjabi Culture Club along with her husband, the late Dr. Paul Mehta, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. She was 75 years old and had been in ill health for some time […]
Asia Society Embraces Moviegoers in Fifth Year of Indian Film Festival
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: After screening its run of movies over the last four years at the Studio Movie Grill in City Centre, the Indian Film Festival of Houston shifted its venue this year to the Asia Society on Southmore in the Museum District. Both Festival Founder and Director Sutapa Ghosh and Asia Society Houston […]
The Mahatma at Miller Outdoor : Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations in Houston
By Malay Vyas HOUSTON: Miracles do happen in the modern World. Wars can be won without a shot being fired, freedom can be acquired without animosity between the ruler and the ruled. Non-violence can be used as a weapon. These words were transformed into real life by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. The sun indeed set on […]
Enthralled by a Story Told in Classical Dance, Audience Pledges Support for Seva
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: For the second year in a row, the All India Movement for Seva, better known as AIM for Seva, has brought focus on its nationwide fundraising efforts through the exquisite story-telling technique of classical dance as choreographed by the young and talented Rukmini Vijayakumar. Last September, AIM-S presented Vijayakumar’s “Nayani” at […]
Caught by the Acting Bug, Vats Lands in the HBO Sitcom “Eastbound & Down”
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Raj Vats caught the acting bug many years ago in 1998 just as he played his first stage role as a royal Indian Prince in Main Street Theatre’s production of Tom Stoppard’s 1995 play Indian Ink, in which yours truly also had an acting part. He was a stand-in for another […]
5th Year of Durga Puja Celebrations at VSGH
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: It was a beautiful autumn morning on Oct 5 and the day was perfect for the auspicious Durga Puja ceremony at the VSGH Center in Houston. The day reminded one of the grand Durga Puja festivities back home in Bengal and brought back nostalgic memories. This year, VSGH celebrated it with […]
A Congressional Intern Returns Effusive and Wiser
By Krystal Ann Joseph SUGAR LAND: I am a junior at St. Edward’s University in Austin and am majoring in International Business, with my eyes set on Law School. I have been actively involved in various organizations, both on campus and off campus, in various leadership positions. Last year this time I spent my summer […]
S.N. Goenka – An Eternal Soul Passes On
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: “May all beings be happy”- “Sabka mangal ho”. Vipassana meditators have heard this compassionate phrase uttered by their teacher S.N. Goenka after every meditation session and discourse but the voice that set us on the path of Dhamma or Truth has been stilled. Goenkaji passed away peacefully at his residence in […]
Ram Leela: A Great Indian Epic Story, at Skeeter’s Stadium on Oct. 19
By Dr. Nik Nikam Part 2: AYODHYA KAND: After Ram’s marriage, King Dashrath had made plans to crown Shri Ram as the next King of Ayodhya. On the eve of the coronation, Kaikeyi’s wicked maid servant Manthara, ignites jealousy in Kaikeyi’s mind and convinces her that her son Bharat should be made the King of […]
IACCGH Members Find New Ways to Showcase their Businesses
HOUSTON: The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston prides itself in opening doors and providing access to its members not only at IACCGH events but also at events hosted by its resource partners. On Tuesday, September 24, 5 Chamber members had the opportunity to exhibit at the monthly “Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum” at […]
Governor Quinn Proclaims Swami Vivekananda Day in Illinois
By Nand Kapoor CHICAGO: Illinois Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed Saturday September 28, as Swami Vivekananda Day in Illinois to mark the celebration of 150 birth anniversary of this great spiritual leader who conquered America a century ago. The Proclamation acknowledged, Swami Vivekananda was a great scholar and a person committed to make world a better […]
CRY Walk 2013 to Ensure Happy Childhood for Thousands of Children
Join CRY America’s 10th Walk for Child Rights scheduled in 15 cities across the USA HOUSTON: CRY, Child Rights and You America Inc (CRY America), a 501c3 non-profit organization announces its 10th Walk for Child Rights, which is being organized across 15 cities in the USA. The CRY Walk is an opportunity for people to […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes – Bhaen ki Sukki Sabzi(Sauteed Lotus Root)
The dish of bhaen (lotus root) is probably unique to the Punjab; in some places it is also known as kamal di dandi. In India, the vegetable is available during most parts of the year and can be made dry – as in this recipe – or curried. These days, in India, you can even […]
Imran Khan in dhoti in ‘Gori Tere Pyar Mein’
After playing a goon in Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Once Upon Ay Time in Mumbai Dobara’, Imran Khan is dons South Indian looks. Imran Khan will be seen playing the role of a South Indian boy Sriram in the upcoming Punit Malhotra directorial ‘Gori Tere Pyar Mein’. Imran Khan will be seen in a traditional wedding attire […]