Aftermath of the Mumbai Building Collapse
MUMBAI—As buildings in Mumbai fall down with an alarming frequency, much of the blame has been placed on construction companies that used shoddy techniques or owners who neglected to make the necessary repairs. In the latest accident near the Mazgaon dockyard, the owner of the building is the city government itself. The civic organization that governs Mumbai, the […]
Asaram Bapu has paedophilia, claims police; he’s denied bail
Jaipur: Spiritual leader Asaram Bapu, in jail on charges of sexually assaulting a school girl, has been refused bail today by the Rajasthan High Court. The 75-year-old was arrested in August and has been in prison in Jodhpur in Rajasthan since then. Investigators alleged in court today that he has paedophilia. The guru’s famous lawyer, Ram […]
Obama Looking Forward to Meeting with Prime Minister, Says White House
WASHINGTON D.C.: President Barack Obama is looking forward to meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here Sept. 26 to discuss a wide range of issues and their shared objectives, the White House has said. “He (Obama) very much looks forward to the meeting,” White House Press Secretary Jay Carney told reporters ahead of Singh’s arrival […]
IACF Silver Jubilee Remembers its Past, Reaffirms Future Goals
For more IACF Social Hour pictures, click here By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The Indo American Charity Foundation celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a salute to the past and a reaffirmation to the goals that it was built on at a Gala held on Saturday, September 21 at the Hilton Americas Hotel. Almost 500 […]
India House Hosts Nikki Haley to a Roomful of Proud Admirers
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: This was the weekend, as sure as any sign of the electioneering season, when political candidates and elected officials seem to have flocked to the Bayou City to meet with community leaders, raise funds and speak their minds at eager audiences. California Congressman Ami Bera was in town for the Hindu […]
Ami Bera Gets Upfront and Personal Over a Sunday Brunch
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: For someone who was elected to the US Congress just eight months ago, Dr. Ami Bera is surprisingly easy going and approachable. He put the over three dozen people who came to hear him at ease with his openness on issues, charming them with his easy delivery and smile. “I am […]
Vedanta Society of Greater Houston Celebrates Durga Puja
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: The autumn season is here. The weather will soon start to cool down, the children before long will begin to prepare for the Halloween costumes and families will plan the Thanksgiving Dinner. In India, the autumn season heralds the season of festivities. Not only the nature puts on new fresh garb […]
IAPAC, SIMA Fundraiser for Parker Draws Out Many Motel Owners
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: With election season coming into the final six-week stretch, the Indo American Political Action Committee and the Small Independent Motel Owner’s Association (which includes 175 motel owners, mostly Indian, across the city) held a fundraiser for Mayor Anisse Parker who is seeking re-election to her last term. Close to 100 people […]
Balavihar Reopens with Ganesha Puja
By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: Auspiciousness marked the start of another Bala Vihar year in Chinmaya Prabha Houston when over 800 children, from toddlers to teenagers, performed a Ganesha puja with signature Chinmaya spirit on September 8, Sunday. The celebrations of Ganesha Chathurti continued through the week and culminated with a joyous Ganesha Visarjan on Sep.15, […]
Asia Society Gets an Insider’s View on Law and Politics from an Indian Icon
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The Asia Society hosted an interview with the highly regarded Indian Defense Attorney and current Member of the Upper House of Parliament or Rajya Sabha Ram Jethmalani at an event held this past Tuesday evening, September 24 at the Society’s auditorium on Southmore. Jethmalani, who has just celebrated his 90th birthday […]
Annual Convention in Tampa Concludes with Narendra Modi Reaching Out to Indian Diaspora
TAMPA, FL: Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP) USA convened an annual convention in Tampa, during Friday, September 20, and Saturday, September 21, at local India Cultural Center (ICC). Smriti Irani, BJP national Vice President inaugurated the convention on Friday and presided over the women and youth forum along with co-panelist Prodyut Bora, national executive member […]
IMS Presents a Classical Concert to Celebrate 10 Years in Houston for Pandit Ghosh, Shah
By Vivek & Namrata Sinha HOUSTON: The Indian Music Society of Houston (IMS) has brought classical music to Houstonians for the last 21 years. It was only natural then that IMS celebrate the 10th year anniversary of Pandit Suman Ghosh and Pandit Shantilal Shah making Houston their home, with a solo concert by Pandit Ghosh, […]
Pakistani Art by Imran Qureshi Takes on NYC in MOMA’s Roof Garden Commission
By Aseem Kulkarni NEW YORK: Pakistan, one of the largest Islamic republics in the world, is continually characterized by extreme violence and poverty, religious fanaticism, conflicts with neighboring countries, and no faith in government rule. However, Pakistani artist Imran Qureshi has found a visual outlet to provide hope out of the ever present bloodshed and […]
Monthly Hindi Kavi Manch Launched by Hindi Lovers Club in Chicago
By Ramehs Soparawala CHICAGO: A burgeoning Indian American social organization, Hindi Lovers Club, has taken one more step in its bid to popularize the Indian national language- Hindi- in this part of the world by announcing to host once a month Hindi Kavi Manch. Vinita Gulbani, president of the Club said that the Manch will […]
Ovarcome Impresses yet again with their 2nd Annual OvarRock Benefit Concert to Raise Cancer Awareness
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: What started out as a vision in the mind of Runsi Sen, Ovarcome formed in memory of her mother who lost her battle with ovarian cancer has taken wings and flown off to a great start. This organization provides treatment support and options to underprivileged women suffering from ovarian cancer. Their […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes – Makki di Roti (Corn Flour Bread)
Last week I gave the recipe for sarson ka saag (mashed mustard greens), a dish that is synonymous with home-cooked Punjab food and I mentioned that it is typically eaten with thick makki di roti (stone-ground, coarse corn flour bread). With some homemade mango pickles and finished off with some lassi (buttermilk), the meal has […]
Abercrombie & Fitch to Pay $71K to Settle Lawsuits Over Hijab
By Indiawest UNITED STATES: Clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has agreed to pay $71,000 and to change its policies to settle two separate religious discrimination lawsuits on behalf of Muslim teens wearing hijabs, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Sept. 23. The settlement follows a recent ruling finding Abercrombie liable for religious discrimination in one case, […]
Sheela all set to take revenge on Rohan in Zee TV’s Punar Vivah
After love and hatred comes revenge… and that’s exactly what’s going to happen in Zee TV’s Punar Vivah – Ek Nayi Umeed (Shashi Sumeet Mittal Productions Pvt Ltd.). As seen so far, Raj’s sister Sheela (Nazea Sayed) fell for Rohan (Abhishek Malik) to only learn about his true self and first marriage much later. As […]
Pankhuri-Aditya to get separated in Pyaar Ka Dard
Rajshri Production’s Pyaar Ka Dard Hai… onStar Plus has always witnessed the lead pair’s undying love for each other. However, the upcoming track will soon bring a shocker for the audiences’ as the protagonists of Aditya (Nakuul Mehta) and Pankhuri ( Disha Parmar) will get separated. Sources inform that Kapil (Alekh Singhal) will try to kill Pankhuri but Rubel will come […]
Ali Asgar V/S Amit Tandon in Jeannie Aur Juju!
Fun-fantasy show Jeannie Aur Jujuon SAB TV is gearing up with an interesting track to keep the viewers on the edge of their seats. As per our source, “In the upcoming track of the story, there is going to be an intra office boxing championship between the handsome hunk Amit Tandon and the witty Ali Asgar.” When contacted Amit Tandon, who is […]