Shaadi ke side effects! Kareena refuses to kiss Emraan Hashmi
Bollywood beauty Kareena Kapoor has followed a bold approach when it comes to her films. Be it kissing, getting intimate onscreen or wearing a bikini she has done it all with ease. But recent reports suggest that she has refused to lock lips with serial kisser of B-town Emraan Hashmi in their upcoming film Badtameez […]
Chennai Express 1st Weekend Collection At Overseas Box Office
Rohit Shetty’s Chennai Express, which was released in 700+ screens in foreign countries, has taken the overseas Box Office by the storm. The Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer has surpassed Rs 50 crore mark in the international market in the first weekend. Smashing all previous records, the romantic comedy entertainer has set a new […]
Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor to work together after 22 years
They worked together for Delhi-6 but however, Amitabh Bachchan andRishi Kapoor did not have any scenes together. But now, they’re all set to face each other on the silver screen after 22 years to play friends, in a storyline where they haven’t spoken to one another for 25 years. Mehrunnisa, is the name of the movie directed by […]
“Grand Masti Trailer” Official Trailer
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L4qT6-fNzQ Masti Boys Are Back! This time, they are back with loads of fun & lots of Grand Masti. Experience an extraordinary college re-union with Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi & Aftab Shivdasani. Grand Masti in cinemas 13th September 2013 Starring: Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani, Manjari Fadnis, Karishma Tanna, Sonalee, Maryam Zakaria, Bruna Abdalah, […]
Bangladesh Descends into Chaos
MUMBAI—Last Saturday night, Adilur Rahman Khan arrived home in Dhaka after visiting his family over Eid to find a group of men waiting outside his house. Mr. Khan, secretary of the prominent Bangladeshi human rights group Odhikar, had been expecting this day might come, but being confronted by members of the Detective Branch, who were […]
Modi gets invitation to visit UK, to address House of Commons
Nearly 10 months after the British government warmed up to Narendra Modi, the India groups of the country’s two main political parties have invited the Gujarat chief minister to visit the UK. The ball was set rolling by the Opposition party’s Labour Friends of India when its chairman, Barry Gardiner MP, sent a letter to […]
Rajya Sabha passes bill for compulsory marriage registration
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill which makes it mandatory to register all marriages, irrespective of religion. The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill will, however, not make the unregistered marriages void, Law and Justice Minister Kapil Sibal said. “The message that marriages must be registered must reach everybody in the […]
Pakistan parliament passes anti-India resolution
ISLAMABAD: Even as Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif talks of peace with India, Pakistan’sNational Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution accusing Indian troops of “unprovoked aggression” on the LoC and extending support to the “struggle” of the Kashmiri people. The resolution, moved by Pakistani science andtechnology minister Zahid Hamid, a senior leader of the ruling PML-N, endorsed Sharif’s “forceful […]
Indian American Kids Ace World Geography Championship
A team of three bright young Indian American students beat out teams from 17 other regions to win top honors at the 11th National Geographic World Championship July 31 in St. Petersburg, Russia. The U.S. team — team captain Gopi Ramanathan, 15, from Sartell, Minnesota; Asha Jain, 13, from Minocqua, Wisconsin; and Neelam Kaur Sandhu, […]
India’s Diversity, Economic Growth Praised at FIA I-Day
By Indiawest ARTESIA, CA, United States: Support from an all-star lineup of state dignitaries, cultural events and fervent speeches showcasing India’s diversity and economic growth marked the day as thousands gathered to celebrate the Federation of Indo-American’s 67th India Independence Day commemoration here in Artesia Park Aug. 3. The event was co-sponsored by the city of […]
IACCGH Dialogue with Congressman Pete Olson
HOUSTON: IACCGH recognizes that business thrives when policies at the local, state, federal and international level are business friendly. The Chamber strives to provide access to those that influence and are responsible for policies that impact business. Congressman Pete Olson recently met with the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) for a luncheon […]
Shunya’s Mathematical Geniuses Play out a Witty, Engrossing, Sad Tale of Ego
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Theatre lovers are in for a treat. Last Saturday, August 3, three mathematical geniuses, a helpful Indian Goddess and a Professor of the Classics came together on stage and will do so again for the next two weekends, in Ira Hauptman’s play “Partition”. The play presents the fascinating and famous collaboration […]
Alphabet Connection: A Bala Vihar Vedantika Spell
By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: A greater vision was the thematic hallmark of the Alphabet Connection, an exceptional Bala Vihar play which unfolded center stage at Stafford Center in Houston on July 6, 2013, in the presence of Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda and visiting Acaryas of other CM centers. Dedicated to the dream of a ‘Chinmaya […]
India House and Indo-American Organizations Present Check to Mayor Parker for Fallen Firefighters Fund
HOUSTON: Demonstrating that the Indo-American community is always at the forefront of giving, representatives of India House attended a check giving presentation on July 30 to Mayor Annise Parker at City Hall benefiting the 100 Club and the four fallen firefighters who tragically lost their lives on May 31. Beginning with a prayer and fundraising […]
IITAGH Social Event – a Mid-Summer Rendezvous
By Partha Sarathi Chatterjee HOUSTON: IITAGH (IIT Alumni of Greater Houston) organized a social event with alumni and family on Saturday, August 27 at India House. IITAGH is organizing the IIT 2013 Global Conference in Houston December 6-8, 2013 and the IIT leaders from PanIIT USA organization were present to share their views and feedback. […]
David Raj Launches iEducate USA to Mentor School Kids
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It is a measure of a man that he can stand ready to help others despite the difficulties that he himself faces. David Raj is a man in that situation who, despite a grave terminal cancer that is steadily sapping away at his strength, has decided to move forward with a […]
Balaram Purnima, Appearance Day of Lord Balaram
HOUSTON: On the auspicious occasion of Balarama Purnima let us meditate upon the advent of Lord Baladeva, the first plenary expansion of the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna! In the Nectar of Devotion (Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu) by Srila Rupa Gosvami, the all-attractive beauty of Lord Balarama is described thus: “Let me take shelter of the lotus feet of […]
BITSAA Houston Chapter Launched on BITSians Day
HOUSTON: The BITSAA- Houston Chapter was officially launched on August 2, the BITSIANs Day, in Rachana’s Sankalp Restaurant by the Consul General of India, Parvathaneni Harish and his wife, Nandita. The event was attended by more than 80 proud BITsians that included some of the successful local entrepreneurs such as Ramesh Bhutada of Star Pipes, […]
Rice Radio: Yuvraaj Parashar and Kapil Sharma Talk About their Controversial “Gay” Role in an Indian Film
HOUSTON: India’s controversial gay film Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyon was acclaimed around the world and received mixed reaction among Indian audience. This film represented India at the recent Q Fest held at Rice Cinema in collaboration with Rice University’s Department of Visual and Dramatic Arts. Rice radio welcomed the film’s lead actors Yuvraaj Parashar […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes — Katti Bhindi (Sauteed Cut Okra)
During the warm months, the bazaars and markets are overflowing with a huge variety of all sorts of vegetables. King among them are the two that together bring out the hearty taste and earthy smells of the Punjabi soil: karele (bittermelon gourd) and bhindis (okra). During these months, hawkers sell wicker baskets full of these […]