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Immigration Reform, A Reality in 2013 or it’s still a Dream?

By Margarita Hernandez Houston: Last week, the Former President of the United States, George W. Bush during a Ceremony of Naturalization declared that “…the system is broken…” and urged the House to reach a “positive resolution”. Same day, President Obama released a report highlighting the economic benefits from passing reforms. The report said that the […]

First ADHD brain wave test approved by FDA

First ADHD brain wave test approved by FDA

Diagnosing someone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often a tricky science because it relies heavily on psychiatric and behavioral examinations. For the first time, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a device that could aid doctors by providing physical evidence for diagnosis. The Neuropsychiatric EEG-Based Assessment Aid (NEBA) System is the first […]

Shahid – new hilarious cop on-screen after Salman, Akshay

Shahid – new hilarious cop on-screen after Salman, Akshay

Post ‘Dabangg’ series, cops are no more seen in serious and honest police officer avtaar, rather they are seen mocking the ‘khakee’ uniform on screen. After the popularity of ‘Chulbul (Robinhood) Pandey’, it seems fashion for hilarious cops on screen is in. ‘Khiladi 786‘, had Akshay Kumar in police uniform, but one should not forget it was […]

Kamal Hassan wants to play Dawood

Kamal Hassan wants to play Dawood

Kamal Hassan is known for doing something new in the film industry. Ullaganayagan Kamal Hassan is an all-rounder when it comes to acting. Audience have seen Kamal Hassan in many roles, he even took a big step in Chachi 420 by playing the role of a grandmother. After all these roles, Kamal Hassan opened his […]

Salman Khan gets injured during shoot of Mental

Salman Khan gets injured during shoot of Mental

Bollywood actor Salman Khan seems to have met another speedbreaker on the journey of Mental.  The makers of the movie had to cancel a day of shooting due to Salman being injured while shooting for an action sequence at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. This incident occurred on Monay when Salman was performing an action scene and went […]

Kareena Kapoor to do a bold scene with Emraan Hashmi

Kareena Kapoor to do a bold scene with Emraan Hashmi

Sizzling hot actress Kareena Kapoorshared a few romantic kisses withShahid Kapoor and also in Heroine, she had done some bold scenes. This time, the actress will have to get intimate with the serial kisser of Bollywood Emraan Hashmiin her next flick. If reports are to be believed, Kareena Kapoor has already given the nod for a bold scene with Emraan […]

Katrina Kaif turns 30!

Katrina Kaif turns 30!

New Delhi: Katrina Kaif – undoubtedly one of most sought after actresses in today’s times – has turned a year older today. The British Indian actress – who forayed into Bollywood with Kaizad Gustad`s ‘Boom’ – has achieved the success and fame almost every actor yearns for. Even though Katrina tried her luck in the […]

Amar Bose, Founder of Bose Speakers, Dies at 83

Amar Bose, Founder of Bose Speakers, Dies at 83

By India west (Associated Press) BOSTON, United States: Acoustics pioneer Amar Bose, founder and chairman of the audio technology company Bose Corp., known for the rich sound of its small tabletop radios and its noise-canceling headphones popular among frequent fliers, has died at age 83. Bose’s death was announced July 12 by the company’s president, Bob […]

Bollywood, Family and Fans Pay Tribute to Pran

Bollywood, Family and Fans Pay Tribute to Pran

By PTI, Indiawest Family, fans and close friends July 13 came together to give a final farewell to Indian acting legend Pran, who passed away July 12 at Lilavati Hospital after prolonged illness. He was 93. The legendary actor is survived by his wife Shukla, daughter Pinky and sons Arvind and Sunil. The last rites of […]

Madras Cafe Trailer

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lKv09vHdNQ Madras Cafe is an upcoming Indian political thriller directed by Shoojit Sircar. The main role of an Indian intelligence agent in the film is played by John Abraham, while Nargis Fakhri, who is the female lead plays an international reporter. The film also deals with the subject of terrorism, and will be shot in […]

Phata poster nikla hero trailer

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut0hMYsN53k Phata Poster Nikla Hero Official TRAILER OUT- Watch Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor and Ileana Dcruz in the coemdy flick, Phata Poster Nikla Hero trailer.

Salman Khan – Suzuki Hayate New TVC

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkkiepFeMZQ&feature=player_embedded The New Salman Khan Starrer – Suzuki Hayate Commercial (TVC). Salman Khan in his dashing Chulbul Pandey Avatar riding the Suzuki Hayate Bike !

India Declares 5,748 Missing in Himalayan Floods

India Declares 5,748 Missing in Himalayan Floods

NEW DELHI – A month after massive flash floods struck the northern state of Uttarakhand, the state’s chief minister said Monday that officials will begin distributing relief funds to the families of the 5,748 declared missing. The chief minister, Vijay Bahuguna, said last week that those who had not been found by July 15 would be declared […]

For Drug Makers, China Becomes a Perilous Market

For Drug Makers, China Becomes a Perilous Market

Global drug companies now employ more sales people in China than they do in the United States, their largest market. Several, including Merck and GlaxoSmithKline, are making huge scientific investments in the country, including building research and development centers. Within the next few years, China is poised to surpass Japan as the world’s second-largest pharmaceutical […]

Make under-13 not allowed clear, court tells Facebook

Make under-13 not allowed clear, court tells Facebook

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked social networking site Facebook to upload a disclaimer on its home page that children below the age of 13 years cannot open an account on it. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice BD Ahmed and Justice Vibhu Bakhru asked Facebook to not allow children under 13 […]

16 children die after eating mid-day meal in Bihar school

16 children die after eating mid-day meal in Bihar school

Patna: Sixteen children have died in Bihar, allegedly as a result of food-poisoning from the free mid-day meal provided at their school near Chhapra in the central part of the state, 60 kms from the state capital Patna. Most of them who died were younger than 10. Another 35 children have been admitted to the Patna […]

Candidate Ro Khanna: 2 Million Dollar Man

Candidate Ro Khanna: 2 Million Dollar Man

Congressional candidate Ro Khanna announced July 9 he had raised $1 million in three months in his bid to gain California’s 17th district House seat. Democratic incumbent Mike Honda’s re-election campaign simultaneously released a report July 9, stating that the incumbent has the support of 100 local Silicon Valley leaders, including most of the mayors […]

24 Havans to Seek Gayatri Devi’s Blessings, Guidance for Flood Relief

By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: After the devastating and massive floods that recently occurred in the foothills of the Himalayas, especially in the state of Uttarakhand, many groups decided to help those who had suffered from the calamity. But one group sprang into action immediately as their headquarters is located almost in the heart of the […]

18th Annual BSNA Convention Comes to Houston

  By Parth Dwivedi HOUSTON: Once every year Brahman Samaj of North America hosts its multinational convention and this year, Houston had the distinction of hosting the event. The event was held at the Double Tree Hotel from July 4 to 6. The theme for each convention varies annually, with this year’s convention examining “the […]

Anti-Defamation League Meets with Hindu Leaders

By Dena Marks HOUSTON: Nine leaders of Houston’s Hindu community met with Anti-Defamation League (ADL) staff and lay leaders to talk about ADL resources and creating ongoing relationships. The meeting was prompted by the community’s interest in ADL’s resources on bullying and fighting hate both inside and outside of the schools. ADL was instrumental in […]