Varun and Alia in Dharma’s next
Two of the three newbies, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt, who made their debut with their Karan Johar’sStudent Of The Year will be back on screen together soon. Karan, who is currently producing films with debutant directors with the aim of encouraging new talent, has locked one more project. The film titledHumpty Sharma Ki Dulhania will be […]
Protests continue in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam: Protests against division of the state continued on the sixth day on Monday. An elderly man died of cardiac arrest while taking part in protest for Samaikyandhra in Bheemunipatnam here this morning. According to reports reaching here, Malleti Adinarayana, 65, a resident of Bank Colony in Bheemunipatnam, took part in the protest rally organised by […]
Bomb alert at US consulate in Milan lifted: reports
Rome: A bomb alert that forced the evacuation of a US consulate in Italy today has been lifted, reports said, amid fears of an imminent Al-Qaeda attack. The alert was raised after a suspicious package was found at the consulate in the Italian business hub of Milan, but no explosives were found, according to leading daily […]
Five Indian soldiers killed by Pak Army which crossed Line of Control
Poonch / New Delhi: Five Indian soldiers were shot dead and one seriously injured by Pakistani soldiers who crossed the Line of Control in the Poonch area of Jammu and Kashmir at 2 am. In a strong statement, Congress President Sonia Gandhi said “India cannot be cowed down by such blatant acts of deceit” and urged […]
Red alert in Arunachal over possible disaster
ITANAGAR: The Arunachal Pradesh government on Tuesday sounded a red alert after a massive landslide blocked the flow of the Polo river atPolosang a week ago, leading to reverse flow of water towards China. Experts say a disaster may take place if the debris blocking the river are breached. Meanwhile, a report from the district said three minor girls of […]
Krrish 3 – Official Theatrical Trailer
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCCVVgtI5xU Watch the Exclusive Official Theatrical Trailer of Krrish 3, the most awaited movie of the year starring Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Kangna Ranaut, Vivek Oberoi & Shaurya Chauhan. Releasing this Diwali…! Directed & Produced by – Rakesh Roshan For All The Official Updates On Krrish3 Follow – https://twitter.com/Krrish3 Like – http://www.facebook.com/Krrish3thefilm
Pandit Jasraj Vocal Concert – An Epitome of Musical Spirituality
By Sunil Pangarkar HOUSTON: When a child is named in India, the parents name the child for what they feel the child represents to them or for what they want it to grow-up to. The concert on 26 July in Stafford Center was named by its organizers (Center for Indian Classical Music of Houston) as […]
Iftar Dinner with Mayor Parker and a Delegation of Local Celebrities
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It has become a tradition over the past seven years for the Mayor of Houston to hold a dinner to mark iftar, the breaking of the day-long fast by observant Muslims, on one evening during the month of Ramadan. At first, during Bill White’s time, it was held at the reflecting […]
Passion for Music Turns a Living Room into a Performance Hall
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: Some people have a passion that drives them to work at both ends of the candle and all across the world looking for a way to claim it. Upma Shah realized long ago as a young woman in Bombay that her passion lay in music but she was astute enough […]
Houstonian Lutfi Hassan at Business Round Table with President Obama
WASHINGTON: Local prominent businessman Lutfi Hassan was invited to a round table discussion with the President Barack H. Obama recently on Thursday, July 11. He was joined with 25 other business leaders from different industries for a debriefing by the President as well as discussion on a wide variety of issues. Obama briefed the group […]
IACCGH Women Mean Business
HOUSTON: On July 25 IACCGH hosted the second “IACCGH Women Mean Business” series at member Abrahams Rug’s showroom on Woodway. Pankaj Dhume, President, IACCGH welcomed everyone to the event. Dr. Marie Goradia, in her keynote address titled “The journey is more EXCITING than the destination” talked about her life in India, her career and philanthropy. […]
Janmastami, Appearance Day of Lord Sri Krishna
HOUSTON: As Vasudeva stood perplexed with the divine newborn held tightly to his chest, the chains that held him broke and the heavy iron doors that barred any escape, swung open. The guards were snoring, and Vasudeva swiftly ran into the pouring rain, the baby Krishna now in a basket in his hands. As he […]
Local Organizations Host Iftaar; Mayor, City Officials Attend
By Parth Dwivedi HOUSTON: Municipal and State representatives provided a notable presence at an iftaar celebration, held at Stafford Centre on Wednesday, July 24, where the tightly scheduled event showcased the 1000-strong community. As guests were arriving, a reserved participant, withholding his name, explained his support of this particular iftaar, “It’s a good thing because it […]
Friends Helping Friends Annual Fundraiser Slated for August 25
HOUSTON: Friends Helping Friends, a non-profit organization now in its 12th year, will hold its annual fundraiser on Sunday, August 25 at 6pm at Maggiano’s Italian restaurant on Post Oak Boulevard, which has become their standard location year after year for the event. About 300 people are expected to attend the event which allows FHF […]
HCC Trustee Neeta Sane Files for Re-election
HOUSTON: Houston Community College Trustee Neeta Sane officially filed for re-election to continue to represent the constituents of HCC District Seven. “It has been an incredible honor to represent the HCC students and the community. I am very grateful for the wonderful support and friendship I have received over the past six years.” said Sane. […]
Naach Houston Presents The Show Must Go On 2013
By Malay Vyas HOUSTON: On December 22, 2012, Mahesh Mahbubani’s dream of a community based full time Bollywood dance and fitness studio came true when Naach Houston opened its studio at 2311 Williams Trace in Sugar Land. In six short months, the NAACH team has performed for social causes with non profits like Texana, Pratham […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes — Arbi Wadi Curry (Eddoe Root & Lentil Dumpling Curry)
Punjabis eat the root vegetable Arbi (eddoe root) in several ways but when made in a curry it gives competition to the aloo wadiyan curry dish that it resembles, but the taste is much better as the arbi is softer on the palette and soaks up the curry flavor well. In the US, you usually […]
Baby Born With Rare Genetic Disorder Gets New Life
By Sunita Sohrabji, India west JACKSONVILLE, United States: On Sept. 18, 2011, a little baby without eyelids, a cleft palate, legs fused together and numerous other external disorders was born at the Burrows Memorial Christian Hospital in rural Assam. Upon seeing their son, the biological parents determined they did not want to keep the baby. But India’s […]
How Exercise Changes Fat and Muscle Cells
Exercise promotes health, reducing most people’s risks of developing diabetes and growing obese. But just how, at a cellular level, exercise performs this beneficial magic — what physiological steps are involved and in what order — remains mysterious to a surprising degree. Several striking new studies, however, provide some clarity by showing that exercise seems […]
Watch Gopi-Aham’s (Saatiya) Punarvivah
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjvQdLa8Vpw&feature=c4-overview&list=UUCaJ-4eia53A8FcZD-KwaeA Gopi-Aham’s (Saatiya) Punarvivah For more info log on to: http://www.youtube.com/sbsabpnews