Indian Doctors Charity Clinic Finds a Modern, New Home at GSH
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It’s a dream that became a reality through the perseverance and devotion of a few people who believed in helping those in medical distress. As such projects go, it started with a vision to help others who couldn’t afford simple medical treatment. It touched the hearts of the husband and wife […]
75 Days of Hope: BAPS Hosts Blood Drive in NJ
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ: BAPS Charities, in collaboration with local hospitals and organizations, proudly announces the commencement of a blood donation drive at the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey. This extraordinary event will last for over ten weeks, making it one of the largest blood drives in the state. With an ambitious target of collecting […]
Ibn Sina Foundation to Explore Founding of an Osteopathic Hospital
HOUSTON: The shortage of minority physicians nationally can be attributed to several complex factors. One key reason is the limited access to quality education and resources for underrepresented minority communities. Many individuals from these communities face socioeconomic challenges that hinder their ability to pursue higher education, including medical school. Additionally, there is a lack of […]
“Ekal Sur Sangam”: Uniting Music and Philanthropy for an Equitable India
HOUSTON: Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation USA’s (EVF-USA) Houston chapter proudly presented the highly anticipated Fund Raiser event, Ekal Sur Sangam, on June 30th. This captivating musical extravaganza brought together music lovers, philanthropists, and community members in support of EVF-USA’s noble mission of empowering rural and tribal villages in India. The event showcased highly talented singers, musicians […]
Dr. Amit Samarth Bike Racing for Akshaya Patra
OCEANSIDE, CA: Akshaya Patra’s angel and Brand Ambassador, Dr. Amit Samarth. Dr. Samarth actively raises funds for Akshaya Patra USA, a charity partner dedicated to providing mid-day meals to over 2 million underprivileged children in classrooms in India daily. Dr. Amit Samarth, from India will be racing in the “World’s Toughest Bicycle Race”-Race Across America. […]
Houston IT Firm Techwave Earns President’s Volunteer Service Award
Houston, May 31st, 2023: Techwave, a prominent global IT and engineering service firm, receives the prestigious “President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)” in recognition of its unwavering commitment to volunteerism and community service. This esteemed accolade highlights our steadfast dedication, honoring our employees for their positive impact on communities globally and serving as an inspiration to others. It serves […]
Akshaya Patra Houston Chapter Hosts Community Outreach Luncheon
SUGAR LAND — On Saturday, May 20th, 2023, the Akshaya Patra Houston Chapter organized a Community Outreach Luncheon at Telfair Central Hall in Sugar Land. The event served as an opportunity for the Houston chapter to express their gratitude to the compassionate and caring Houston community for their remarkable support in 2022. The community’s generous […]
Bollywood’s Neelam Kothari Soni to Amplify the Voices of Children at CRY 2023 Houston Gala
HOUSTON: For three bingeable seasons of Netflix’ “The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives,” Neelam Kothari Soni has brought her big-screen fame to streaming devices worldwide. The veteran actress and fine-jewelry magnate is set to share some of that “24-karat” Bollywood elegance with area fans as the featured celebrity guest at CRY America’s 2023 Houston Gala, […]
Free Food Distributed on the Streets of New York City on Shankaracharya Jayanti
JAMAICA, NEW YORK CITY: On the auspicious occasion of Shankaracharya Jayanti, free food was distributed on the streets of New York City under “Annasudha”, a program for hunger relief and food security in America, established by Shree Mata Darbar, a Maryland based Hindu religious organization. This was a rare occasion when a mainstream Hindu religious […]
Pratham is Relaunching its Youth Summer Leadership Program
Pratham USA is relaunching its Pratham Youth Summer Leadership Program in India this summer following a hiatus caused by the pandemic. Established in 2018, the Pratham Youth Summer Leadership Program is a two-week immersive program that combines community service and cultural immersion at the ‘Pratham Arora Centre for Education’ near Aurangabad, India. This year’s program […]
Houston Collaborative Efforts Support Flood Victims in Pakistan
HOUSTON: Gifts of Medical Equipment’s & Brand-New Medical Supplies were sent by Houstonians to Floods Ravaged Pakistan through the partnership of Alliance For Disaster Relief (AFDR), Houston Karachi Sister City Association (HKSCA), Medical Bridges (MB), and Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD). To continue efforts to support victims of the devastation caused by the […]
Pratham Gala: Preity Zinta Inspires Houstonians to Support Education in India
HOUSTON: The highly anticipated Pratham Houston Gala returned on Saturday, March 25, 2023 this year. The event brought together Houston’s Indian-American community to raise awareness and funding for the charity’s education programs for children in under-served communities in India. The guest speaker of the evening was Ms. Preity G. Zinta, an accomplished actor, entrepreneur and […]
BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Donates $25K for Turkey Quake Relief
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ: In response to the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Robbinsville, New Jersey organized a special prayer assembly on February 25, 2023, for those affected by the humanitarian crisis. The community members at BAPS offered support for the people of Türkiye through prayer and a generous donation of $25,000 […]
Sewa AmeriCorps Members Send 200+ Boxes of Relief Material to Turkey & Syria
HOUSTON: Sewa International Houston’s AmeriCorps team organized a donation drive on February 18 in support of the victims of the earthquake in Syria and Turkey. People from different communities all over Houston came together to donate hundreds of items including food, clothes, winter coats, hygiene items, outdoor supplies, tents, hand warmers, shoes, and baby necessities. […]
Masterji’s ‘Go Green’ Indian Yatra
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Last December, surrounded by a small group of admirers, Masterji Indravadan Trivedi, the celebrated classical Indian dancer, dramatist, painter and Hindu priest, had shared his plans for his planned trip to India on a to multi-city trek to spread knowledge about his “Go Green” initiative. It was an ambitious plan to […]
MLK Special Award for Krishna Vavilala
HOUSTON (PTI): Indian-American Krishna Vavilala has been honoured with the MLK Grande Parade Special Award for the community leader’s contributions towards connecting the Indian diaspora with the mainstream America as the US celebrated the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Vavilala, 86, a longtime Houstonian and the founder and chairman of the […]
Sewa International Houston Chapter’s Vibrant & Successful Annual Gala
HOUSTON: Marking another successful year, Sewa International’s Houston Chapter held a vibrant annual gala on December 4, 2022 to showcase both its work and to raise money for all the benefictory causes it supports and serves. Titled “H.E.L.P. 2022 – Local Presence, Global Impact”, the annual event concluded a highly successful year of work and […]
Indo-American Charity Foundation 2022 Gala Features Bollywood Night
MISSOURI CITY: The Indo-American Charity Foundation (IACF) held its annual gala on Friday, December 2nd 2022, at Knanaya Community Center in Missouri City. The theme for this year’s gala was “Bollywood Night”. The event showcased IACF’s supporting charities, individuals and organizations that share its mission to serve communities in the Greater Houston area. The evening […]
Dedication of the Bhalla Pavilion at Methodist Hospital Sugar Land
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: Though they left their ancestral home of India decades ago to come to the US, both Dr Raj and Kanwal Bhalla never forgot the Indian values that they so dearly treasured – of love for family and friends, discipline to forge an identity, culture, food, religion and above all, to […]
‘Ekal Dakshin Dhamaka’: Ekal Houston Outreach to Dakshin Bharat
HOUSTON: Ekal Houston chapter brought an exclusive live fund-raising event – Dakshin Dhamaka – for our Telugu, Tamil, and Bollywood music lovers in the Houston Metro area. The Dakshin theme was requested by Ekal South Indian well-wishers and patrons. The audience were entertained by the magnificent artists, a live band, and a delicious dinner on […]
