Gujarati Samaj of Houston Hosts Enthusiastic Celebration of New Year
By Girish Naik HOUSTON: The Gujarati Samaj of Houston has been celebrating all major Hindu festivals – Holi, Navaratri, Diwali – since 1979. The main objective of the founders of the GSH is to promote and pass on our rich heritage to the coming generations. But at the same time, the GSH also takes on […]
Silver Heart Care: A Youthful Pact to Provide Care for Older Generations
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: It started off with a conversation between Raghav Singh and his dad Sanjay on the driveway of their house. It was 2020 and COVID had just started spreading all over the nation and Raghav came up with an idea to take care of older people who were unable to get around. […]
‘Each One, Plant One’ initiative by Sewa International’s Houston Chapter
By Vivaan Kotnis HOUSTON: On Saturday, December 21, 2024, close to 85 enthusiastic volunteers aged between 5 to 80 years gathered from across the greater Houston area, with a significant number being dedicated high school students eager to contribute, in Alief. Along with the support of HPD, within a span of just 90 minutes, these […]
PM Manmohan Singh: Saluting the Gentleman Reformer
By Bhupinder ‘Bo’ Singh (Reporting from Delhi) The Akhand Paath of Sri Guru Granth Sahib was started on the first of January at the residence of Dr Manmohan Singh (fondly known as MMS), the Ex -Prime Minister of India, who passed away on 26th December 2024. The Paath (reading of entire Sri Guru Granth Sahib) […]
Ashok Pruthi Releases Two Heartwarming Children’s Books This Holiday Season
VICTORIA, TEXAS – Renowned children’s author Ashok Pruthi, a U.S. citizen with an Indian background, is thrilled to announce the release of two captivating children’s books, Big Bold Bear and Jack is Back. These beautifully illustrated tales are set to debut this holiday season, offering families a perfect opportunity to bond over stories of love, […]
A Proud Milestone for Texas and Indian Community: Shivam Dhol Tasha Pathak at the 60th U.S. Presidential Inaugural Parade
WASHINGTON DC: The 60th Presidential Inauguration will herald President Trump’s return to the White House. This special event will honor the rich history and tradition of our great nation, the American people, Diversity & Inclusion and the promise our country holds for future generations. In a remarkable fusion of culture, tradition, and global diplomacy, the […]
Houston-based Bapsi Sidhwa: A Voice of South Asian Literature
HOUSTON: Bapsi Sidhwa is a celebrated Pakistani author whose works have left a profound impact on South Asian literature and beyond. Born in Karachi in 1938 and raised in Lahore, she belongs to the Parsi community, a religious minority in South Asia. Her unique position as a Parsi woman in a predominantly Muslim country has […]
The Play “Tik Tik Tik” Thrills at Udavam Karangal Fundraiser
By Jawahar Malhotra PEARLAND: As with the play performed last year, this year’s production also immediately caught the eye with the sets on stage. Except, there were none, just a series of cleverly taken images of different locales, digitally reproduced and projected on a huge scale to give the impression of depth and immersion for the […]
Gayatri Parivar in Katy: A Beacon of Spiritual Enlightenment
KATY: A perfect new year starts for The Gayatri Pariwar in Katy, Texas, USA with recently celebrated Diwali Annakut Mahotsav, Diwali gatherings with blissful performances by Children of BalSanskar Shala, Tulsi Vivah and Gita Jayanti on consecutive Sundays in November and December. The Gayatri Pariwar (Gayatri Consciousness Center) ,Katy ,Texas is affiliated to Shantikunj ,Haridwar,India founded by Pandit […]
International Hindi Association Hosts ‘Kavita Ki Sham’ for Local Talent
By Sanjay Sohoni HOUSTON: On December 6, 2024, the Houston chapter of International Hindi Association celebrated their year-end event ‘Kavita Ki Sham’ with lots of pomp & ceremony. It was the 13th year in the continuation of hosting this much loved, appreciated and awaited event. Every year the Houston chapter hosts this program to offer […]
Arya Samaj Greater Houston: 3rd Annual ChaturVeda Shatak Yajna Celebrating Thanksgiving
HOUSTON: Blending our rich Indian cultural heritage of celebrating seasons and harvests, members and their relatives and friends, well-wishers as well as students, teachers, volunteers and staff of both schools run by Arya Samaj joined in this 4-days program. Participants offered ahutis of ghee and samagri (mixture of medicinal herbs) during the havan under the […]
Sushila Vijaykumar Desai: February 19, 1924 – November 30, 2024
(Affectionately called “Bhabhi”) Sushila “Bhabhi” Vijaykumar Desai, aged 100, passed away on November 30, 2024, surrounded by family in Mumbai, India, during a long-awaited trip to her beloved home country. She was born on February 19, 1924, in Rangoon, Burma, to [Chimanlal Shah] and [Chandanben Shah]. Growing up in an era when it was uncommon […]
Indo American Charity Foundation’s 36 Years of Altruistic Charitableness Still Continuing!
HOUSTON: For over 36 years IACF (Indo-American Charity Foundation) has appealed to the philanthropic spirit of the Indo American community in Houston to address needs in the areas of Education, Family, General Welfare and Healthcare in the metro Houston area. “We live here, We give here” is their motto, and they have a focused mission […]
Pillar of the Indo-American Community — Dr. Virendra S. Mathur: 1935-2024
HOUSTON: Dr. Virendra Singh Mathur, one of the Founders and Trustees of India House, passed away on November 21, 2024, at 2:05 PM. The funeral service for Dr. Mathur was held at the Sugar Land Mortuary last Sunday, Nov. 24 in Sugar Land. Dr. Mathur is survived by his wife Nalini and son Dr. Gaurav […]
Applying the Wisdom of Ayurveda for Effective Weight Management
HOUSTON: A transformative workshop on weight management will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sri Sharadamba Temple in Richmond, Texas. The event will offer participants an opportunity to explore holistic strategies for sustainable and balanced weight management, blending Ayurvedic principles, functional medicine, and mindful living. The […]
Ekal-USA Founder Ramesh Shah Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Ekal USA founder Ramesh Shah receives Lifetime Achievement Award By Juhi Varma More than fifty years later, he has not only achieved his American Dream but has dedicated himself to helping Indian children and needy rural and tribal villagers in India pursue their own dreams through the non-profit Ekal Vidyalaya foundation of USA. Ramesh Shah […]
Fort Bend Diwali 2024 – An Indian Cultural Extravaganza
HOUSTON: An amazingly devout 4-hour Fort Bend Diwali 2024 (12th Annual Vedic Fair) organized at the Sugar Land Town Square on Sunday Oct 20th highlighted Indian Workshops, performances, Recitation and LIVE concert left the audiences transfixed right from the beginning to the very end of the show. The celebrations featured MC Yogi an internationally acclaimed […]
Hindus of Greater Houston Host Rangoli Event at Children’s Museum
HOUSTON: On Sunday, November 3, Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH) celebrated Diwali at Children’s Museum of Houston (CMH). HGH organized and conducted a Rangoli exhibit and interactive activity for children. Children were introduced to the Diwali festival, its significance, how it is celebrated and then offered a guided Rangoli art activity. Children were accompanied by […]
Disha USA’s Third Annual Diwali Gala & Fundraiser with 500 Attendees
Honoring Civic Engagement and Community Spirit HOUSTON: Disha USA held its 3rd Annual Diwali Gala and fundraiser in Houston, drawing over 500 attendees, including approximately 50 elected officials from Greater Houston’s Harris, Fort Bend, and Brazoria counties. The event brought together Republican and Democratic leaders alike in celebration of Diwali, highlighting the unity within the […]
