Chicagoans Give Fond Farewell to CG Mukta Tomar
By Suresh Shah CHICAGO: Chicagoans vied with each other to bid farewell to popular Indian Consul General Mukta Tomar who is leaving her office after a three year successful run as Indian CG at the Downtown Consulate office. She had succeeded Ambassador Ashok Attri and struck instant rapport with Indian Diaspora in Midwest region. A […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes – Gajjar ka Achar (Carrot Pickles)
Gajar ka Achar (Carrot Pickles) Punjabis love to eat their food with some sort of condiments – whether it be pickles, chutneys, white radishes or just plain raw onions – to get the last bit of maaza (enjoyment) out of each mouthful. Since the […]
Chennai Express – Theatrical Trailer
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZGR5Sj1Bfo The much awaited trailer of Rohit Shetty’s Chennai Express is finally here! The film stars Shah Rukh Khan & Deepika Padukone and is a romantic comedy with its fair share of ‘Rohit Shetty’ Shtyle action!
Down the Memory Lane of Melodious Bollywood Oldies for ISCA’s Father’s Day
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: For Rajan Radhakrishnan, doing what he loves best – which is singing and acting – on Father’s Day is his way of giving joy to the older segment of our community and also a way to remember his own Dad, who passed away many years ago in India. The mustachioed and […]
Nitin Mukesh Performs in Texas
HOUSTON: Houston’s Namaskaar Entertainment in association with Tara Energy and Kohinoor Diamonds presented Nitin Mukesh in the month of May and June. The first show in Houston, held on May 10, at the Stafford Center, was a sold out performance. Rajesh Desai (Namaskaar Entertainment) and Mayur Gangar (International Promoter – Sajni Events) got on stage […]
Sarode-Guitar Tabla Quartet a Musical Treat for the Ears
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: Houston had the rare opportunity of listening to Ustad Aashish Khan on the Sarode on June 7 at the Anjali School of Performing arts in Sugar Land. Being the grandson of virtuoso Ustad Allauddin Khan and the son of legendary Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, music runs in his veins. The Houston […]
Dr. Devinder Bhatia Appointed to the Texas Medical Board.
HOUSTON: Texas Governor Rick Perry has announced the appointment of eight new members to the Texas Medical Board – the state regulatory body that oversees and promotes public health, safety and welfare by setting and maintaining standards of care to be observed in the practice of medicine to ensure that Texans can expect and receive […]
Undocumented Immigrants to Receive Legal Status, Work and Travel Authorization
By Rahul Reddy & Liz Mary Cleveland HOUSTON: In completing the Senate Judiciary Committee markup process last week, the Senate’s comprehensive immigration form bill cleared a substantial hurdle on its path to becoming law. This bill, S. 744 The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, offers meaningful benefits to undocumented immigrants in the […]
George Willy to Lead Mayor’s International Trade and Development Council – South Asia
SUGAR LAND: George Willy, a well-known voice in our communities as an immigration lawyer and a leader, has taken over as the Chairman of the (Houston) Mayor’s International Trade and Development Council – South Asia (MITDC) beginning May of this year. The MITDC is a body created by Mayor Annise Parker out of an older […]
HCC Trustee Neeta Sane Receives Greater Houston Service Award
HOUSTON: To salute the volunteer service of outstanding individuals, Volunteer Houston proudly presented its 2013 Greater Houston Service Awards to individuals from all walks of life who are transforming Houston through their acts of service. The event was held at the Bayou City Events Center Wednesday, June 12 and highlighted the impact of unique volunteers […]
Discovery Green Celebrates Asia with Discover Your World Event
HOUSTON: Hundreds of Houstonians celebrated Asia on Sunday, June 2, with an evening full of native food, music and performances at Discovery Green. The second event of the new, three-part Discover Your World series at the park, the evening offered visitors a chance to partake in unique aspects of different Asian cultures, with entertainment provided […]
Houston Arts Alliances Celebrates the Art of the Indian Wedding
By Parth Dwivedi HOUSTON: Houston Arts Alliance held a reception for its wedding exhibit, Anointed and Adorned, this past Thursday, June 6, which was marked by the presence of some 300 guests. Walking in, one was greeted by an impressive display designating the exhibit in simple lettering, ornamented by flower garlands, rangoli designing, and a […]
Chinmaya Prabha Awaits an Inspiring Jnana Yajna by Swami Tejomayananda
By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: When deep questions such as, “What is the cause of this world? Where did we come from and where are we headed? By what is life defined? Who really oversees our experiences of pleasure and pain in our existence?” remain unanswered by superficial explanations, it is time to sit at the […]
Eminent Scholar Inspires Audience Through a Journey From India to Greece
HOUSTON: On June 6, Houston played host to eminent scholar Dr. Bharat Gupt, who spoke on the knowledge transfers between ancient India and ancient Greece. The talk was hosted by the local history enthusiasts group, IHAR – Indian History Awareness and Research, an initiative of Arsha Vidya Satsanga. Dr. Bharat Gupt, an Associate Professor (Retired) […]
Anniversary Celebrations at the Spiritual Center Madandham
HOUSTON: On 30 May, a grand celebration was celebrated by the devotees on the occasion of Lord Madan Jee and Mata Rupwatiji’s anniversary. Event was blessed with Devji Trivedi Maharaj’s discourse on all in one god explaining righteousness and love for all in a shining humanity. Particularly for the young generation to understand the basic […]
Houston Science Group Honors Consul General Harish
HOUSTON: Consul General Harish Parvathaneni was honored by the Houston Science Group, hosted by Dr. Krishna Dronamraju, at the Narin’s Bombay Brasserie Restaurant. Both Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Houston Mayor Anise Parker were represented at the meeting and messages were read honoring the Consul General by the U.S. Congress and the City of Houston. […]
DAV Montessori Celebrates its Graduation Day
By Rajeev Khanna HOUSTON: May 19, was a memorable day for the little graduates of DAV Montessori School (DAVMS) as they walked across the stage in their sky blue graduation caps and gowns to receive their graduation certificates from Chief Guest, Ramesh Bhutada. The awards ceremony was followed by a cultural program, centered around the […]
Local Student to Walk in Footsteps of U.S. Leaders
HOUSTON: Dave Ghosh, a 7th grade student at the Harmony School of Excellence- Houston attended the Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) during June 8 through June 13 this year in Washington D.C. Dave was among over 250 outstanding middle school students from across the United States who took part in this extraordinary leadership conference […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes Gajar da Halwa (Carrot Halwa)
For Punjabis, carrots are one of the few vegetables that can be cooked in many ways: as a pickle, pulped as a juice, as a spicy dish with peas or methi (fenugreek) or sweet as a pudding or halwa. And it is as the halwa that carrots are served the most, now not just in […]
Jiah suicide case: Suraj Pancholi sent in police remand
Suraj Pancholi, the boyfriend of Jiah Khan [ Images], was today remanded in police custody till June 13 by a Mumbai [ Images ] court after prosecution said his interrogation was necessary following allegations of threat, assault and rape against him by the actress in a note discovered three days after her suicide. Suraj, son of actor couple Aditya […]