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. […]
Tommy Hilfiger Women’s Strap Watch
Casual watch, Japanese quartz movement, Polished silver-tone sword hands and red sweep seconds, Applied polished silver-tone Arabic numbers mark twelve and six o’clock, White dial with polished blue accent and polished red/white/navy flag logo applique below twelve o’clock, Slim matte red/blue double-wrap silicone strap with polished silver-tone stainless steel buckle, Polished silver-tone stainless steel rectangular […]
Serena Williams rallies to claim 49th WTA title
Charleston: Serena Williams earned her 49th career singles title and third of the year by rallying to beat former world number one Jelena Jankovic in the final of the Family Circle Cup on Sunday. The world No.1 Williams and former Charleston winner Jankovic got into a testy verbal exchange early in the second set after […]
Mario Balotelli suspended for three games – league
Turin, Italy: AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli has been suspended for three matches by the Italian league’s disciplinary committee on Tuesday after insulting an assistant referee. The Italy international was given a one-match ban after picking up a fourth yellow card in last Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Fiorentina. He was banned for a further two […]
Ireland abortion row: friend confirms abortion was denied
London: A friend of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar, who died after being denied an abortion in Ireland, testified during an inquest on Tuesday that medical staff at Galway University Hospital refused to carry out the termination of her pregnancy. During the second day of hearings at the Galway Courthouse in Ireland, Mrudula Vasepalli, told the inquest […]
WikiLeaks: Defence Minister Bansi Lal pledged loyalty to Indira Gandhi, not her office
New Delhi: During the Emergency that was declared by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, many of her ministers and party-men were competing to display total loyalty to her. Congress President Dev Kant Baruah’s assertion, “Indira is India”, is famous. A cable sent by US diplomats in India to their home office in Washington illustrates the […]
Italian PM calls up Manmohan Singh, even as NIA drops death charge on marines
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today told his Italian counterpart Mario Monti that a view on specific aspects of the case involving two marines facing murder charges in the country cannot be taken pending investigations. However, Singh, who received a call from Monti, recalled the clarification given by the Ministry of External Affairs to Italy prior […]