Arzan and Rhythm India Raise the Roof at Rockets Half Time!
Click here for Collage Click here for video of performance By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It didn’t seem like a year had slipped by since the last time Arzan Gonda and her troupe were on the waxed, shiny, yellow floor of the Toyota Center, but here they were again making the whole arena pulsate with […]
IAPAC Hosts Lt. Gov. Dewhurst for a Friendly Discussion
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: It was mid February when 13 members of the Indo-American Political Action Committee made a road trip to the State Legislature in Austin to make a case for recognizing the presence of the large number of Indian Americans in Texas (see IAN, Feb. 22, 2013). It was the first such […]
Radio Hungama Super Singers Hosts Musical Nite
A Melodious Musical Nite was an Evening to Remember Click here for Collage HOUSTON: If there was a Telugu concert you wanted to attend, then Radio Hungama Super Singers Musical Nite was the one. The singers enthralled audience with their performances. The songs ranged back from the 60’s movies to the latest hits such […]
Dancing for a Cause, Daya 2013 Spring Fundraiser Reaches $112,000
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: Daya Houston has always had a serious purpose—helping South Asian families in crisis, particularly victims of domestic abuse. For its Spring fundraiser, the 17-year-old organization added music, beat and dance under the theme “Feel the beat … feel the need.” The gala was held Sunday, April 14 evening at the recently […]
“Balam Pichkari” Song (Official) Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxy8BZGQ5Jo After doing some Badtameezi on dance floor, its time to get wet with “Balam Pichkari” in voice of prolific singers Vishal Dadlani, Shalmali Kholgade from upcoming hindi movie Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani directed by Ayan Mukerji.
Students Bring New Blood to Venerable IBM Units
POUGHKEEPSIE (Poughkeepsie Journal): A new generation of tech students is learning how to use a computer that has been a key part of IBM Corp.’s business since long before they were born. Five of those students visited Poughkeepsie — a prize they won in IBM’s Master the Mainframe contest. The local plant is still making […]
Urdu Ka Safar – Meer Se Haali Tak
Ian Staff Reporter SUGAR LAND: Two huge ‘Deewans’ of Meer Taqi Meer and Mirza Ghalib adorned the podium. A pleasant fragrance of rare ‘Khuss Itar’ filled the hall. Calligraphy art and arabesque displays set the mood. In a traditional fashion of Urdu Mehfil of Mughal India, Professor Ahsan Syed lit the candle marking the commencements […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes – Aloo Baingan (POTATOES AND EGGPLANT)
Aloo Baingan (POTATOES AND EGGPLANT) Eggplant are very popular in India per se and especially so in the North where they are generally cooked in only a few variants, with the most popular being the bhartha or the dish that is presented here, aloo baingan. The plant that bears the eggplant is native to the […]
Sony Entertainment Network Announces the Launch of their New Music Channel – ‘MIX’ on DISH Network
NEW YORK: Sony Entertainment Network proudly announced the launch of MIX, A pure Hindi Film Music channel on DISH Network for the South Asian diaspora in the USA. The newest addition of the SEN bouquet is a channel dedicated to music and all that belongs to it. Coming from the SET, MAX, SAB & AATH […]
BAPS Hosts Annual Women’s Conference Highlighting Timeless Hindu Traditions
HOUSTON: Committed to the progress and growth of women worldwide, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha celebrated its sixth annual Women’s Conference in Houston, Texas on Saturday, March 30th, 2013. Over 600 women of all ages were in attendance at the conference which focused on this year’s theme of “Timeless Traditions: Celebrating the Past, Cultivating the Future”. The […]
Houston Readies for 16th National Hindi Convention
By Haider Kazim HOUSTON: The Houston Chapter of International Hindi Association (IHA) is planning to host the 16th National Hindi Convention in the grand Texas tradition of doing everything bigger and better than before. The Adhiveshan will be held on the Labor Day weekend from August 30 to September 1. The three-day convention will include […]
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to Perform in Houston on Saturday, April 20
HOUSTON: Rahat Fateh Ali khan will be performing in Houston in the Reliant Arena on April 20. Rehan Siddiqi of Hum Tum Shows who has brought many successful shows in the past, is the show promoter and the mastermind behind organizing this show in Houston. He recently presented Houston, in the last three weeks with […]
Anushka Kinra – Ali Ghazi-Askar Reception
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: Dressed in a heavily gold-embroidered, deep purple lengha and choli, her hands painted with henna designs, Anushka Kinra was describing the episode when she met her future husband as they stood in line to hear the schedules for their pediatric residency rotations in Chicago four years ago. “I had all […]
Radio Masti Celebrates its 4th Anniversary
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: Four years ago saw the fulfillment of a dream seen by founder Samrat Bhattacharya and producer/director Shyamal Bhattacharya. Their musical background helped and inspired them to start a radio show that aired a mix of Bengali as well as Hindi songs. It was the first of its kind to feature that […]
Shah Makes a Splash on Bollywood and at Worldfest
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: The 46th Annual Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival will premiere 150 new Feature and Short Indie Films at the AMC Studio 30 on Dunvale starting this weekend from April 12 through 21. This year, one of the entries – Binoy, Badal, Dennis, starring Naseeruddin Shah, Jimmy Shergil, K.K. Menon, Shauvik Kundagrami and […]
IACCGH Shell Distinguisher Speaker Series Drayton McLane: “To Be a Great Leader, You Have to Have Great Vision”
HOUSTON: McLane Group Chair-man and former Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane, Jr was the keynote speaker at the IACCGH Distinguished Lecture on April 3rd at the Hess Club. Mr McLane’s spoke on the topic of “Leadership and Business Acumen”. This lecture was sponsored by Shell. IACCGH Executive Director Jagdip Ahluwalia welcomed the attendees and President […]
IMAGH Launches Club 65: A Club for Senior Citizens
HOUSTON: On April 7, Indian Muslims Association of Greater Houston, launched its much awaited initiative, Club 65, in the presence of Consul General of India P. Harish and his wife, Nandita Parvathaneni. Gordon Quan, a great friend of the South Asian Community, Dr. Beverly Gor of MD Anderson Cancer Hospital, and Candidate for City Council, […]
‘Shootout At Wadala’ trailer
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9U0vyx2e9A Shootout At Wadala 2013 First Look John Abraham, Kangana Ranaut Bollywood Hindi Movie. Shootout at Wadala is an upcoming Indian crime film written and directed by Sanjay Gupta. It is the sequel to 2007 Bollywood film Shootout at Lokhandwala based on the book Dongri to Dubai written by Hussain Zaidi’s. The film features an […]
India wants more information from Walmart over lobbying
New Delhi: A retired judge probing whether Walmart may have bribed Indian officials to gain easier market access said Wednesday he wants to ask the US supermarket giant more questions about its activities. Justice Mukul Mudgal, named by the government in January to investigate if the chain broke any Indian laws with its lobbying, also said […]
Nike Flex 2012 RN Mens Running Shoes
NIKE FLEX 2012 RUNNING SHOES Provide great durability and a barefoot feel. Also comes with a soft yet durable midsole/outsole – Phylon and Fused Phylite Midsole. this Nike Flex 2012 delivers lightweight cushioning and a responsive fit. A breathable mesh upper keeps air moving while the flexible outsole allows for a natural range of motion. […]