Pin Oak Middle School’s Hindi Club Celebrates its First Diwali Program
HOUSTON: USA’s first Hindi and Culture of India department and its Hindi club at the platinum-rated Pin Oak Middle School celebrated their first Diwali (festival of lights) program in style in the school’s auditorium. Huge crowd of students, their parents and Indian community leaders of Houston, including ABC news reporter Pooja Lodhiya, were in attendance. […]
Vibrant Dipavali Puja Celebrations at Chinmaya Mission Houston
By Ujwala Bhat Photos by Ashutosh Kak On this Sacred day of Deepavali (Diwali) at dusk when darkness intensifies, all homes are illumined by lights, tiny mud pots with oil wicks. I appeal that this day is a day of prayer and expression of love. Get out of your homes in the evening, and embrace […]
Soothing Shelter Animals through Music
Fifth Grader to Host Concert Benefitting Houston Pets Alive! Through His Innovative Initiative, “Wild Tunes” HOUSTON: More than 125 animal lovers and welfare advocates of all ages and ethnic backgrounds gathered on Saturday, Nov. 18 at Resurrection MCC in the Heights for the first-ever Wild Tunes concert – “Melodies of Gratitude” to raise awareness money […]
Texas Gaushala Hosts Govardhan Puja, Gopa Ashtami
CYPRESS: On November 18, Texas Gaushala joyously observed the festivities of Govardhan Pooja and Gopa Ashtami. Govardhan Pooja commemorates the moment when Krishna, in safeguarding the Cows and Gopalas of Nandgaon, lifted the Govardhan hill. Gopa Ashtami, on the other hand, marks the occasion when Krishna led the cows for grazing. Dedicated volunteers at Gaushala […]
TiE Houston Features Tech Pioneer Sabeer Bhatia, AI Innovations
HOUSTON: TiE Houston leveraged the power of the global TiE network by hosting invited keynote speaker Sabeer Bhatia, the founder of Hotmail at the Junior League of Houston on Nov 2, bringing together 150 entrepreneurs, students, technology enthusiasts, and business leaders. Bhatia spoke about how the themes of education, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence have intertwined […]
‘Apurva’ : Hostage Drama that Thrills, Shocks and Impresses
By Dhaval Roy story: A young woman en route to Agra from Gwalior is taken hostage by four dreaded criminals. This is the story of her fight to survive. Apurva review: Road survival movies are a combination of thrill, crime, drama, and action, keeping you on the edge of your seats. One can guess where the story […]
Masala Radio’s ‘Deities & Demons’ Diwali Fest: Mesmerizing
Masala Radio yet again innovated a new concept celebration for DIWALI in a trendy part of town – MIDTOWN! Thousands flocked through drizzling rain and chilly temperatures to DEITIES & DEMONS Houston Diwali Fest 2023 @ Rise Rooftop Music Hall. The venue featured an amazing light & sound show combined with its high glass ceilings, […]
FIS Lecture on South Asian Migration to East Africa
HOUSTON: TSU presented the second India Studies program Lecture at the Texas Southern University on Nov.2nd.2023. The program which was sponsored by the Foundation for India Studies (FIS). Dr. Laura Fair, Author and Prof. of Middle Eastern and African Studies in Columbia University flew from New York to present the Lecture in the School of […]
Udavam Karangal Presents Phenomenally Professional Play “Unforgiven”
By Venugopal Menon The annual, customarily exceptional fund-raising event of Udavum Karangal presented on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Kalyanamandapam of Sri Meenakshi Temple, was a notch superior than ever before. Under the gifted guidance of Dr. Padmini Ranganathan and Rajan Radhakrishnan, a team of dedicated artists and volunteers worked tirelessly for months to […]
Central Montessori School’s Three-year Montessori Program Explained
by Lois Kim, Director of Central Montessori School CMS’ Montessori education consists of a three-year curriculum, which is designed to teach children from 18 months to 5 years of age. The monthly themes are as follows: August All About Me I January Astronomy September All About Me II February Geography II October Geography I March […]
Salman and Katrina’s Powerful Punches Save This Formulaic Spy Thriller
By Ronak Kotecha Story: Tiger (Salman Khan) and his partner Zoya (Katrina Kaif) face a harrowing personal threat when a vengeful terrorist, Aatish Rehman (Emraan Hashmi) from Pakistan, issues an ultimatum— they must comply with his demands or risk losing their son to a brutal fate. Review: ‘Tiger 3’ continues the saga of YRF’s spy universe, with […]
Making Life Better for Shelter Animals: Fifth Grader to Host Concert Benefitting Houston Pets Alive! Through His Innovative Initiative, “Wild Tunes”
HOUSTON: Ten-year-old animal lover, pianist, and drummer Yuvaanh “Yuvi” Agarwal will join fellow musicians from across the Houston area on Saturday, Nov. 18, for a free concert, “Melodies of Gratitude,” benefitting Houston Pets Alive! (HPA). The musical fundraiser is hosted by Wild Tunes, a one-of-kind program launched by Agarwal earlier this year aimed at soothing shelter […]
12th International Diwali-Dussehra Festival: A Grand Spectacle
By Kapil Sharma HOUSTON — The 12th International Diwali-Dussehra Festival, organized by the Shri Sita Ram Foundation, USA, unfolded in a grand spectacle, leaving a lasting impression on attendees, including local dignitaries and consul generals from nearly a dozen nations. This vibrant celebration of culture and tradition took place at the new state-of-the-art Fort Bend […]
Muhammad Saeed Sheikh Receives “2023 Global Seven Outstanding Humanitarian Award”
HOUSTON: Prominent Community organizer and recognized Volunteer, Muhammad Saeed Sheikh received “2023 Global Seven Outstanding Humanitarian Award” from the Houston International Trade Development Council (HITDC) at their 10th Anniversary Gala. He was nominated for this prestigious recognition for his international impact, exceptional leadership, and outstanding Humanitarian work across the globe and contributions to Houston’s […]
“I Am For Heroes” to Celebrate Veterans Day with Free Indian Cuisine Meals for Veterans
HOUSTON: The Indian Community of Greater Houston thanks all our brave veterans for their service. This Veterans Day, Nov. 11th, I Am For Heroes have joined hands with the Houston Indian American Restaurateurs Association to offer a Free Meal to All US Veterans at the following participating Indian Restaurants across Greater Houston. Alings Chinese Bistro: […]
IAPAC “Conversations Over Coffee” Series Sheds Light on Future of Pearland
PEARLAND: IAPAC’s “Conversations Over Coffee” Series Sheds Light on the Future of Pearland Pearland, TX Ð October 29, 2023 Ð The Indian American Political Action Committee of Greater Houston (IAPAC) recently hosted a thought-provoking event as part of its “Conversations Over Coffee” series (CoC@IAPAC), delving into the future of Pearland, Texas. This event, co-chaired by […]
‘Three of Us’: A Meditative and Melancholic Journey into the Past
By Renuka Vyavahare Story: Diagnosed with an early stage of dementia, Shailaja Patankar (Shefali Shah), a middle-aged woman from Mumbai decides to take a week-long break and revisit her childhood home in Vengurla, Konkan, before her memories fade. Review: The story follows Shailaja as she embarks on a pursuit of holding onto her past that she […]
‘Shastry virudh Shastry’: A Relatable Modern Social Drama
By Abhishek Srivastava STORY: Seven-year-old Yaman Shastry is the apple of his grandparents’ eyes. When Yaman’s parents decide to relocate to the US, the grandfather adamantly refuses to let the child leave the ancestral home, leading to a family legal battle. REVIEW: ‘Shastry Viruddh Shastry’ delves into a contemporary issue that resonates with many urban […]
Bhuchar Family Celebrates School Naming with Friends at Alings
By Pramod Kulkarni SUGAR LAND: The Bhuchar family paid tribute to the memory of Sonal Bhuchar and celebrated the naming of a new school in FBISD in her honor with an evening reception at Alings restaurant on Thursday, October 26. The dedication of the new school as Sonal Bhuchar Elementary had taken place earlier on […]
