‘Grand Masti’ review: Film doesn’t even make a stab at a plot
Cast: Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani, Manjari Fadnis, Sonalee Kulkarni, Karishma Tanna Director: Indra Kumar The Indian Express rating: ½ * (Half star) The Masti boys are back. Only, nine years later, they are boys no more. They are grown men pretending to be college kids. Groan. In the original film, their boyishness translated […]
We have 10,000 full-length Indian movies on YouTube: Google India chief
While Google’s search business and online video site YouTube are growing briskly, the Internet giant is busy with a grand plan to put 400 million Indians on to the Web. Google’s India managing director Rajan Anandan told Hindustan Times in an interview that tablet-based usage was a key area of focus, as was the development […]
India test-fires Agni V with range as far as China
India has successfully conducted the second test-flight of Agni 5 – country’s most potent nuclear capable inter-continental ballistic missile — from Wheeler’s Island, off Odisha coast. The missile, which is capable of reaching deep into China and as far as Europe, was test-fired from a mobile launcher at 8.48 am and started rising exactly the […]
Miss America crowns first Indian American winner, Nina Davuluri
Miss America 2014 was crowned Sunday night in Atlantic City, N.J.: She’s Nina Davuluri, the first Indian American to take the crown. It was the second year in a row that a young woman from New York was named Miss America. Davuluri, 24, competed in outfits including an animal-print bikini (pardon us, swimsuit) and a bright yellow evening […]
Import duty on gold jewellery hiked to 15%
New Delhi: India increased its import duty on gold jewellery from 10 per cent to 15 per cent, the finance ministry said on Tuesday, setting it higher than the duty on raw gold in a move to protect the domestic jewellery industry. “To protect the interests of small artisans, the customs duty on articles of […]
Rajasthan minister accused of rape by 27-year-old woman, FIR registered
Jaipur: Bapu Lal Nagar, a minister in the Gehlot government in Rajasthan, has been accused of rape by a 27-year-old woman. The Jaipur-based woman says Mr Nagar, the Minister for Dairy and Rural Industries, called her to his house on September 11, confined her to a room, beat her up, and then raped her. Fearing the […]
Dharma and Yoga Fest Reawakens Spirit of Swami Vivekananda
HOUSTON – On Saturday, September 7, Houston witnessed one glorious moment in the annals of Indian-American events history when close to 1000 representatives from 66 organizations joined hands in celebrating “Dharma and Yoga Fest” (DYF), a unique “once in a life time” event spreading the message of “Universal Peace Through Dharma and Yoga”. Spearheaded by […]
Krishna’s Celestial Birth Celebrated with Swirling Dancers
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: You don’t often see Mayor Annise Parker dancing the dandia raas with hundreds of other people, but this past Saturday, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, you could see her trading taps of the sticks with Manisha Gandhi as they both went around the immense hall. It was an occasion […]
IACF will Celebrate 25 Years of Giving at Silver Jubilee Gala on September 21
By Murthy Divakaruni HOUSTON: On Saturday, Sept 21, Indo American Charity Foundation, one of the primary philanthropic organizations of the Indian American society of Houston will celebrate 25 years of giving back to the Houston community with their Silver Jubilee gala fundraiser. The gala will be held at Hilton Americas, 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TX […]
Manick Sorcar at His Best – Laser Documentary on Swami Vivekananda
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: The sixth annual fundraiser of Sewa International held at the Stafford Center on Sept 8 was a resounding success being a totally sold out event thanks to the featured attraction, Manick Sorcar’s one of-a-kind unique laser documentary on the life of Swami Vivekananda. Sewa (pronouced ‘say wah’) is a […]
Large Indian Presence at UNICEF’s Society Ball
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It is one of the most coveted invitations of the year in this city and this past Friday, September 6 was an especially significant one for the Southwest Regional Chapter of UNICEF at its Audrey Hepburn Society Ball at the Wortham Center. It was a sold out event that brought together […]
Radio Hungama’s Ganesha Mahotsav a Grand Success
Click here for Collage HOUSTON: The Houston Indian community witnessed an event that showcased the rich heritage of the Hindu population while providing wholesome Texas style hospitality and entertainment. To organize a religious event of grand stage and to invite the who’s who of the Indian community of the Houston area is not an easy […]
Join HAF and Congressman Ami Bera in Houston on September 21
HOUSTON: The only Indian-American currently serving Congress, Rep. Ami Bera (CA-7) will be the keynote speaker at HAF’s Annual Houston Awareness & Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, September 21. In addition to sharing his personal journey to Congress, Rep. Bera will also be highlighting key developments from his recent eight-day visit to India, where he met […]
California Democrat Sunil Kulkarni Appointed a Superior Court Judge
SACRAMENTO: Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has announced the appointment of prominent Indo-American lawyer, Sunil R. Kulkarni, to a judgeship in the Santa Clara County Superior Court. According to the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California, Kulkarni will be the first South Asian American judge appointed to a state judgeship in northern California. In […]
Daya’s 2013 Free Seminar: White House to Hillcroft Explores Issues of Immigration, Race relations and the South Asian Community
HOUSTON — Daya’s 2013 annual free seminar on Saturday, September 28, explores the issues of immigration, race relations and their impact on the South Asian community. Featured speaker is Deepa Iyer, Executive Director of South Asian American Leading Together (SAALT). SAALT is a national, non-profit organization based in the Washington DC area that addresses issues […]
Spectacular Celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi at Shirdi Sai Jalaram Mandir
HOUSTON: A large group of families together celebrated what is called “Saamoohika Ganesh Chaturthi”, a community celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi last Sunday, September 8 at Shirdi Sai Jalaram Mandir, West Belfort location. The program had an auspicious start in the morning with Ganesh homam – an elaborate process invoking Lord Ganesh. Ganapathi homam is typically […]
The Anatomy of a Show
By Malay Vyas HOUSTON: Long after the seats are dusted off, stage cleared of all clutter, green rooms stripped of all costumes and the excited chatter of the dancers has faded, the anatomy of the show usually points at the key technical and production aspects. Sponsors are the lifeline to any show and without the […]
India House Hosts Lecture by World-Renowned Yoga Author Dr. H.R. Nagendra
HOUSTON: Keeping with the tradition of bringing internationally well-known figures to Houston, India House was proud to host a free yoga and jyotish lecture titled “Yoga for Positive Mind & Body” given by Dr. H.R. Nagendra on August 29. With over seventy-five people in attendance, the lecture was cosponsored by India House, The Museum of […]
Movie Review: Zanjeer – The Shackles and Shams of a Remake…
By Malay Vyas History repeats itself, they say but human-kind cant force it to repeat, specially the “Bollywood” human-kind. Remakes, alas, have been the flavor in the air since Ram Gopal Varma tried to light up some passion in “Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag” also known as the “Sholay” remake. In trying to recreate history, […]
Cigarette pack health warnings ‘have little impact on teens
By medicalnewstoday Health warnings in the form of pictures or text on the back of cigarette packets are common in many countries, serving to deter smokers from the habit. But according to a new study, they have little impact on teen smokers. In the US, cigarette packets carry health warnings in the form of text […]