IPL 2013: Imperious Virat Kohli powers Royal Challengers to win
After a super over loss in their previous encounter, Virat Kohli-led RCB avenged defeat in convincing fashion in Bangalore. Virat was a man on a mission as the Delhi boy stroked the ball to all parts of the park. His 47-ball 93 was laced by eleven boundaries and four hits over the fence. It was […]
Narendra Modi mocks PM, says UPA government ‘most hated’ since Independence
Kolkata: Terming the UPA government at the centre as the “most hated since Independence”, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday mocked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asking how he can lead the nation when his own party “did not accept” him as a leader. “Probably UPA is the most hated government since Independence. I have never […]
Go Goa Gone: Goa govt to take action against the film
The Goa government decided to take action against Saif Ali Khan’s Go Goa Gone for violating the Cigarette Smoking Act and for allegedly ‘defaming’ the coastal state in the movie. The violations were brought to the notice of the State Legislative Assembly by BJP Legislator Pramod Sawant, who claimed that the film defamed the state. “This is […]
After confronting violent protests, Mamata Banerjee cancels meeting with PM
New Delhi: Hours after shouting protesters surrounded Mamata Banerjee and attacked her minister, Amit Mitra, the West Bengal chief minister has cancelled her meeting with the Prime Minister. Her party says she is unwell with fever. Mr Mitra has been hospitalised. Ms Banerjee is in Delhi to seek financial assistance for her state, which owes nearly […]
Foundation Solution Seminar by ASIE
By Dinesh Shah HOUSTON: American Society of Indian Engineers (ASIE), a Houston based organization for engineers, architects, designers, and engineering technicians presented a seminar for foundation solution on March 28 at a nice venue of Sankalp Restaurant. More than 80 technical professionals participated in this dinner seminar. After half an hour of registration and social […]
The Hassles of Suspicious Guards Keeping a Nervous Eye on Buildings
By Jawahar Malhotra DOHA, 28 February, 2013: The Qatari security guard was indignant, pointing his walkie-talkie at me as he took hurried steps in my direction, his soft, rolling belly divided by a wide belt, and shouted in Arabic. His cherubic face with a wispy black beard was contorted into an angry scowl with menacing […]
Indo American Oral History Interview with Rao Ratnala
HOUSTON: Rao Ratnala, founder of the Ratnala-Bahl, Inc. was interviewed by a retired IT Manager from Chevron, Sita Mutyala, MBA, herself an author, artist and a social worker. Ratnala first came to New Mexico in 1962 as a student and got his Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from University of Virginia. Met his American wife, […]
Namadwaar Anniversary Celebrated with Prayer, Giving and Classical Performances
MANVEL, TX: The basis of Indian culture is to recognize divinity in everything—in prayer and worship; in people, in nature, in places and in objects; and also in work, vocation, charity and art—and to offer these actions and their results back to God. Global Organization for Divinity (G.O.D.) strived to do just that for the […]
India Night at Clear Lake High School
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Give a group of enthusiastic, inventive and talented teenagers a stage and you get an evening of pure unadulterated fun. The Clear Lake High School ICC student body organized India Night, an annual cultural evening and dinner on March 30to showcase the talents of its 70 odd members during its evening […]
HCC-Alief CTE Students Awarded Career Readiness Certificates
HOUSTON: Alief ISD’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department, in partnership with the Houston Community College System (HCCS), recently recognized 79 Alief students during the Career Readiness Certification Ceremony held at Hastings High School. Special guests participating in the ceremony included Ella Jefferson, Alief ISD Board President; Neeta Sane (pictured with an Alief student), HCC […]
Arati Ankalikar Thrills at Indian Music Society’s Inaugural 2013 Concert Series
Ararti Ankalikar’s mian ki malhar composition, originally rendered for Tansen, mesmerized the audience and literally caused the clouds to thunders and bring showers over St. Thomas University’s Jones Hall. By Jyoti Kulkarni HOUSTON: When classical singer Tansen sang raag Mian ki Malhar at King Akbar’s court, legend has it that clouds would thunder and […]
In Conversation with CPA Swapan Dhairyawan
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: We know there are a dozen things you’d rather do than huddle over capital gains, deductions and other number crunching figures with your accountant but April 15 is fast approaching. For those who haven’t already, it’s time to get out those officious files and take care of that dreaded word “TAXES.” […]
The Circle of Life: NAACH Performs with Richa Sharma at AAOHA
HOUSTON: The Asian American Hotel Owner’s Association (AAHOA) with about 11,000 members, is the voice of the owners of the hospitality industry in North America. Founded in 1989, AAHOA members own more than 20,000 motels employing about 578,000 people across the country. The AAHOA organizes a wide variety of events throughout the year, the annual […]
Rasaanubhava 2013: An Audio Visual Delight
HOUSTON: A large number of enthusiastic students of the Abhinaya School of Performing Arts presented “Rasaanubhava ’13, the annual recital at the Kaplan Theater, Jewish Community Center on March 30, 2013 as a dedication to the classical arts of Bharathanatyam and Kuchipudi. The director Indrani Parthasarathy well versed in the Pandanallur style of Bharathanatyam and […]
Grand Celebrations of Gaura Purnima at Hare Krishna Dham, ISKCON Houston
HOUSTON: Last week, Gaura Purnima was celebrated with two days of celebrations at the Hare Krishna Dham temple. The festival marks the appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu – an appearance of Krishna in 15th century in Bengal, India. Vedic texts state that Lord Chaitanya is the Supreme Person, Krishna, appearing as His own worshiper. He is […]
Red violet and Black Cotton Embroidered Anarkali Kameez
Red violet and Black embroidered party anarkali kameez intricated with resham thyread, keri work and patch patti border. This ready made kameez is available upto chest size 42. If you want full sleeves then there are 2 choices : 1) Full net sleeves @3usd. 2) Full georgette sleeves @5usd. Accessories which is shown in the […]
LOOTERA THEATRICAL TRAILER
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQsK_BywAAc Lootera (लूटेरा) is an upcoming Bollywood romance period drama film directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. Set in the stunning old world charm of Kolkata and Dalhousie, A dazzling mix of style and substance, of the sublime and the spectacular, Lootera promises to be the epic period romance of 2013 featuring Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha […]
Aashiqui 2 Trailer
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8blxWAOsaw Presenting first look of T-Series Films & Vishesh Films upcoming romantic movie “Aashiqui 2” starring Aditya Roy Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles. The movie is directed by very talented Mohit Suri while music is by Mithoon, Jeet Ganguli, Ankit Tiwari. Movie: Aashiqui 2 Starcacast: Aditya Roy Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor Music: […]
Gippi – Official Trailer
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-G-XGG7xno&feature=player_embedded Karan Johar upcoming movie Gippy, which is directed by Sonam Nair and produced under Dharma Productions, will be a kids film starring Riya Vij and Taaha Shah.
Apple’s chief apologises to China over warranty policy
Shangai: Apple’s chief executive, Tim Cook, took the unusual step on Monday of apologising to Chinese customers over the company’s warranty policy and said he would improve customer service in the country. Apple’s apology Monday was the latest twist in a strange spectacle that has unfolded in recent weeks in China over Apple’s warranty policies and […]