Gandhi’s Blood, Prayer Beads to be Sold at U.K. Auction
By Sunita Sohrabji, Staff Reporter India West A fragment of blood from the body of Mahatma Gandhi, taken in 1924 at a Mumbai hospital whilst he was recovering from appendicitis, will be auctioned May 21 at a starting bid of £100,000 – about $155,000 – by Mullock’s Auctioneers in Shropshire, England. Contacted at his home in […]
Kajol Waiting for Right Script to Return to Films
By PTI – India West MUMBAI, India: Bollywood actress Kajol says though family responsibilities and her husband Ajay Devgn’s film production company have been keeping her busy, she is waiting for the right script to act in a movie again. “It has to be a good script with a tight screenplay. The production house needs […]
Final Pakistan vote count confirms big Nawaz Sharif win
ISLAMABAD: The final vote count from weekend’s nationwide elections in Pakistan on Tuesday confirmed a big win for former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s party. The figures released by the country’s election commission show Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League-N party will likely get a majority in the national assembly, setting him up to be prime minister for the third time. As […]
The curious case of the missing Arunachal Pradesh
Mumbai: While Arunachal Pradesh continues to be a key area of dispute between India and China, the state is not even a part of the country, according to the Maharashtra government’s education department. In geography textbooks endorsed by the state, the north-eastern state is not only missing, the area is also shown as part of Chinese […]
Sanjay Dutt alleges threat from fundamentalists, asks court to allow him to surrender in jail
Mumbai: Actor Sanjay Dutt, convicted in the 1993 bomb blasts case, told a TADA court on Tuesday that he was facing threat to his life from fundamentalist groups and should be allowed to surrender before Yerwada Jail in Pune instead of the special court in Mumbai. Judge GA Sanap, hearing the actor’s application, asked the CBI to […]
Ten Indian American Students Named Presidential Scholars
By Richard Springer, Staff Reporter India West Ten Indian American students were named May 6 among 141 Presidential Scholars, the nation’s highest honor for graduating high school seniors. They are: Hema V. Pingali, Randolph School, Owens Cross Roads, Ala.; Aneri C. Pattani, Cheshire High School, Cheshire, Conn.; Nivedha Ram, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, Boxborough, Mass.; Anish […]
Hindu Groups Pleased as Selena Gomez Leaves Out Bindi in Music Video
By India west United States: Hindu groups are pleased that American actress-singer Selena Gomez is not wearing a bindi in the music video for her latest single “Come and Get It,” which premiered May 7. A Hindu leader had termed Gomez’s debut performance of “Come and Get It” at the MTV Movie Awards in California […]
Celebrity Chef Maneet Chauhan on Tour: Graces Indian-Owned Menara Moroccan Restaurant
By Ramesh P. Murarka, India west SAN JOSE, Calif., United States: Last weekend, 32-year-old Anand Shah, co-owner of the Menara Moroccan restaurant here, scored a coup. To this young restaurateur, it was an event that he will forever be proud of, and will not soon forget. Shah managed to get celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan to spend an […]
Learn How Drinking Water Can Help You Lose Weight
Losing weight is not going to be easy. Shedding those excess pounds is going to take a serious physical and mental commitment. Learning new strategies will help keep you excited, motivated, and serious about your goals. This article has some great tips to help you get fit and trim. Trying to lose weight? Make sure […]
Swati Dandekar Mulls Run for Congress in Iowa, Says Report
Former Indian American Iowa state House and Senate member Swati Dandekar is mulling a run for the U.S. Congress, according to a report by the Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Web site at http://swatidandekarforiowa.com) — which is not authorized by Dandekar — is the latest hint she could join the race for an open U.S. House […]
Ritankar Das Named 2013 Udall Scholar
By Indiawest The Udall Foundation recently announced that Ritankar Das, an Indian American student at the University of California at Berkeley, was among the 50 students from 43 colleges and universities who have been selected as 2013 Udall Scholars. A 14-member independent review committee selected this year’s group of Udall Scholars on the basis of […]
IACF’s 3rd Annual Golfing for Giving Tournament Raises Funds
By Jawahar Malhotra HUMBLE: Although located in the town with a forgiving name, there is nothing too forgiving for the uninitiated in the challenging 18-hole golf course located 45-minutes north of downtown Houston and just east of the Bush Intercontinental Airport. It is a well-respected course which area golfers love to try their shots at […]
Soorya Festival Invokes a Powerful Sense of Unity —- Soorya Krishnamoorthy’s ‘Sangamam’ Premiered in Houston May 5
By Ian Staff Reporter STAFFORD: In Tamil and Malayalam, the term ‘sangamam’ describes the coming together of various platforms for a common goal. For those who attended the Soorya Festival’s premiere showcase in Houston on May 5, ‘sangamam’ was brought to life through the diverse performing art forms of India. Padmashree Dr. Soorya Krishnamoorthy, the […]
Ekal Vidyalaya Gala Funds Over 900 Schools in India
By Niki Khambe HOUSTON: Once again it was that time of the year when Ekal Vidyalaya organized their annual fundraiser. Over 1150 people – it was a full house – gathered at the Stafford Center of Performing Arts, on Cash Road on Friday May 3. Prior to the show in the auditorium, everyone was treated […]
AURA – Design Studio in Houston
HOUSTON: Noureen Dhanani is a Houston based designer from Mumbai who creates one-of-a-kind sarees, designed to complement the wardrobe of the contemporary woman. She combines traditional and contemporary elements to create pieces that are classic and timeless, yet subtly modern. Because of the variations she uses in her choice of textiles, each piece is completely […]
Gujarat Day Anniversary Celebrated
By Nisha Mirani HOUSTON: The much awaited “Gurjar Mela”, the grand 53rd Anniversary celebrations of Gujarat State was held on Saturday, May 4. Various programs were organized during the day by the Gujarati Samaj of Houston (GSH) in association with local dance schools. The Gurjar Mela celebration was formally launched by Nisha Mirani, President […]
PWD Director Krueger Speaks at ASIE Luncheon
HOUSTON: At the luncheon held by the American Society of Indian Engineers on May 3 at the Houston Engineering and Scientific Society Club (HESS Club), the invited speaker for the event was Daniel W. Krueger, Director of the Public Works Department at the City of Houston. Over 125 professionals, including many non-Indians, from the local […]
Sewa International Launches Family Services Hot Line
HOUSTON: Sewa International launched its Family Services initiative on April 20, at Keshav Smuriti in Houston. It is a program to assist individuals or families walk through their most difficult times with the help of the community leaders, organizations and volunteers. More than 60 representatives from various organizations like the Arya Samaj of Greater Houston […]
AIM for Seva Salutes Houston Mothers
HOUSTON: “Mom” is the word! AIM for Seva is holding an exciting get together to honor Houston Mothers and to celebrate motherhood. “Houston has a very vibrant Indian culture”, says Suma Mudan of AIM for Seva, “and the credit goes to the tenacity of mothers taking the time and trouble to inculcate Indian tradition and […]
NSF Hosts 21st Annual Houston Regional Contests
HOUSTON: Houston Chapter of North South Foundation (NSF) conducted its 21st annual children’s educational contests on Saturday, April 27 at Lone Star College (University Park campus). The event was successfully organized with participation of more than 150 children. This year saw an increase of more than 60% in its registrations compared to last year. […]