IPL 6: Kings XI Punjab defeat Delhi Daredevils by 5 wickets
New Delhi: It was easy to get carried away watching Chris Gayle’s knock of 175 not out in the first match on Tuesday (April 23), but fans who came in to the Feroz Shah Kotla expecting something similar from Virender Sehwag and Delhi Daredevils in the second match, went home disappointed. Kings XI Punjab cruised […]
Thor 2 Official Trailer
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p7rocHEecE The first official trailer for Thor: The Dark World – in UK cinemas Oct 30. The sequel to Marvel’s Thor, starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston and Christopher Eccleston. Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine […]
Pakistan police defuse bomb near Pervez Musharraf’s house
Islamabad: Pakistani police say they have defused a car bomb near the house of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf. Islamabad police chief Bani Amin says the explosive-laden vehicle was found parked about 150 meters (500 feet) from the main gate of Musharraf’s house on the capital’s outskirts Tuesday. The former military strongman is being held under […]
Iraq: 36 dead after raid on Sunni protest site
BAGHDAD: Iraqi security forces backed by helicopters raided a Sunni protest camp before dawn on Tuesday, prompting clashes that killed at least 36 people in the area and significantly intensified Sunni anger against the Shiite-led government. The fighting broke out in the former insurgent stronghold of Hawija, about 240 kilometers (160 miles) north of Baghdad. Like many […]
BJP has looted Karnataka: Rahul Gandhi
SINDHANOOR (Karnataka): In a major offensive against the ruling BJP in Karnataka, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the party of “looting” the state and claimed it would lose the May 5 assembly polls. Launching the Congress’ campaign in northern Karnataka, he said BJP broke electoral promises and “the only thing they remembered was how to loot […]
Army chief General Bikram Singh reviews security situation in J&K
JAMMU: Army chief General Bikram Singh on Tuesday reviewed counter-infiltration and security measures in Jammu and Kashmir and visited forward areas along the Line of Control(LoC). The Army chief, who is on a two-day visit to the state, chaired a meeting at the 16 Corps headquarters in Nagrota, where he was briefed by field commanders about security and counter-infiltration measures in J&K, a […]
8-year-old from Kerala raped in Tamil Nadu, four arrested
Thiruvananthapuram: An eight-year-old from Kerala who was raped in neighbouring Tamil Nadu is in stable condition but is in trauma and needs counselling, said doctors attending to her at a hospital in Coimbatore. The child was raped allegedly by her neighbour on April 13 in the town of Tirupur, famous for its textiles. She lives with […]
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev charged with using weapon of mass destruction at Boston Marathon
Terror suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was charged on Monday with two counts of using a weapon of mass destruction to kill, injure and cause widespread damage at the Boston Marathon a week ago. If convicted, the 19-year-old could face the death penalty. Three people were killed and more than 200 others wounded when two powerful homemade […]
IPL 2013: Hussey steals Watson’s thunder as Chennai top table after win over Rajasthan
Chennai: Two Australians, Shane Watson and Mike Hussey, dictated the play when Chennai Super Kings hosted Rajasthan Royals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday (April 22), but it was Hussey who eventually had something to show for it, helping Chennai get across the line in a remarkable chase. It rendered Watson’s knock of 101, […]
IPL 6: Bowling Super Over excites RCB’s Zaheer Khan
Bangalore: Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Zaheer Khan wants to bowl at Super Over in the IPL as he is excited at the prospect of two good deliveries ending a contest. “I will take wickets. We just have to take two wickets to get the team out. Let’s look at it that way,” Zaheer, who is […]
“Un”Gala Marks 30th Year Milestone of The Indian Doctors Association of Houston
HOUSTON: The Indian Doctors Association of Houston stayed true to its mission as the networking forum for physicians of Indian origin at this year’s annual gala held on April 13, 2013 at Houston’s Health Museum. The ‘Un-Gala’ marked the IDA’s 30th year in Houston. The physician organization continues to promote healthcare and education to the […]
Interfaith Ministries Gears Up for Huge Growth, Annual Gala
HOUSTON: The Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston held a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, April 11 for a new Meals on Wheels facility. As the population of Houston grows, so does the need for services. To keep up with this demand, IMGH is expanding from two confined spaces to one large campus, giving the organization […]
KTRU Explores the “Festival of Experimental Films from India”
HOUSTON: KTRU’s Navrang show expands its understanding of India’s Experimental films by hosting two informative interviews. The first interview on Saturday, April 6 was with director Gurvinder Singh, India’s 2011 National Award winner for the Punjabi film Anhe Ghore Da Daan (Alms for the Blind Horse). KTRU’s Navrang show director Varsha Vakil introduced listeners to […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes – Ande ki Bhurji (Spicy Scrambled Eggs)
Ande ki Bhurji (Spicy Scrambled Eggs) Here is a very easy recipe that is also very fast to make. It comes in handy when you have a starving bunch of people who crave for the desi taste of food. I have made it many times for my two grown grandsons and watched in delight as […]
Tagore Society Fundraiser Lauds Achievements, Sets Future Goals
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: The Tagore Society of Houston held its annual fundraiser on April 13 at India House with a lot of dedication, enterprise and enthusiasm. The evening started with social networking half-hour around drinks and delectable appetizers provided by Nirvana restaurant. A Brahmasangeet rendition by Shyama Mishra accompanied on the violin by Biplab […]
First Ever 5-K Walkathon Held at MTS to Celebrate Tamil New Year
PEARLAND: The first ever 5-K Walkathon event took place at Sri Meenakshi temple on Saturday April 13, 2013 and it turned out to be on Tamil New Year’s day. Around 200 people participated in this fund raiser event arranged to benefit the Ganesh temple renovation project. The entire walking track was prepared within the MTS […]
YLDP Students Learn about Entrepreneurship from Successful Local Business Executives
By Reena Jasani HOUSTON: On Saturday, March 30, 2013, YLDP (Youth Leadership Development Program) students had the pleasure of hearing from two distinguished company presidents at the Unique Industries Warehouse. Both Pankaj Malani, president of Elite Components, and Bikram Singh, president of NewAge Casting, graduated from the University of Texas and have been through many […]
TiE Houston Guides Global Entrepreneurs at Rice U Competition
HOUSTON: Student entrepreneurs from around the world are gathering in Houston this week to compete at the Rice Business Plan Competition (the world’s largest and richest business plan competition, with prizes totaling over $1.5 million), and some have been getting unique support from a global entrepreneurs network. TiE (the world’s largest entrepreneur network spanning 18 […]
Vaishno Devi Visits Sri Radha Krishna Temple
Click here for Collage IAN Staff Reporter HOUSTON: History was created in Houston on April 13, 2013 when Ravi Shankar Puri and his wife Savita Puri hosted a successful and blissful “Mata Ki Chowki” at Shri Radha Krishna Temple, located on 11625 Beechnut. It was an unprecedented event where more than 2,000 devotees showed up […]
BAPS Charities Health Fair Promotes Routine Health Check Ups
STAFFORD: Many cars of today’s world have indicators when maintenance is needed and most of us typically follow this warning to extend the life of our cars. When it comes to the driver of the car, how often does he or she go in for routine health checks or screenings? The thought of periodic health […]