Indian eatery in UK fined as neighbours complain of ‘curry smell’
Owners of an Indian restaurant in the UK have been fined by a court after neighbours complained of strong ‘curry smells’ emanating from the eatery. Middlesbrough Council fined ‘Khushi Indian Buffet Restaurant’ owners Shabana and Mohammed Khushi after the establishment sent aromas of ‘biryanis’ and ‘bhajis’ filtering through the area. Click here to read more… […]
India-origin researcher part of team which decoded science behind perfect throw
NEW YORK: Scientists, including one of Indian origin, have mathematically calculated the best strategy for the perfect throw – be it a dart, a basket ball or even a crumpled piece of paper. Researchers, who looked at the physics behind releasing a projectile with the human arm in a series of calculations, suggest that a […]
Indian American comic Hasan Minhaj roasts Trump: 9 of his best jabs from White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Comic Hasan Minhaj became the first Indian American on Saturday to headline the entertainment section of the annual White House correspondents dinner. He also became the first in recent memory to roast the leader of “our country”, a tradition, in absentia. Here are his 9 best jabs from the White House Correspondents Dinn: 1. “The […]
Hindus of Greater Houston Present Awards to Seven Inspirational Youth
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: When you leave your motherland and make a life in an alien country, your cultural identity can become divided. The situation is even more challenging for the second-generation youth, who must balance the culture at home with the mainstream culture in school and at work. To recognize youth who’ve retained their […]
Take You for a Walk Down the Runway at Jaz Creationz
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: A few years back, during the Vaisakhi program at the Cullen Auditorium that she had coordinated for the Punjabi Society of Houston, Jasmeeta Singh created quite a stir by producing one of the best choreographed fashion shows the desi community had ever seen. It was set to a blend of music […]
ASIE Recognizes New Missouri City Public Works Director, Indian Media
HOUSTON: The American Society of Indian Engineers and Architects (ASIE), a Houston-based organization for engineers, architects, designers, and engineering technicians, held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 19 at the HESS Club. This was the third monthly meeting with over 100 guests in attendance, a new record for ASIE. The meeting featured a technical seminar […]
When Houston Rocked for Charity – A Fantastic Evening of Classic Rock for a Great Cause
By Partha Chatterjee HOUSTON: Prometheus Foundation, in partnership with IIT Alumni of Greater Houston (IITAGH), organized the second Rock for Charity event on April 23 at Cullen Theater of Wortham Center in Houston, Texas. It was a memorable evening of super classic rock for a great cause – children, autism and education. It supported two […]
IACCGH Invites Houston’s Top Cop Art Acevedo
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: On April 11, Houston’s top cop Art Acevedo delivered a strong message about “relational policing” and his efforts to build a rapport of trust with the community. As Keynote Speaker at the IACCGH Distinguished Lecture Series, Chief Acevedo’s impassioned address about his aim to serve and make Houston safe for everyone […]
BAPS Women’s Conference Inspires and Empowers Women
STAFFORD: The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Houston, TX held its annual Women’s Conference themed Resolutions: Bonds that Liberate. The conference centered on positive resolutions that transform lives by transforming habits, accepting ownership, performing hard work, and making sacrifices. Distinguished speakers discussed how one’s resolve to take ownership, perform hard work, and make sacrifices can […]
Padma Shri Aruna Mohanty to Perform in Houston
By Rathna Kumar HOUSTON: Padma Shri Aruna Mohanty, Odissi dancer par excellence, will be performing in Houston May 6. Initially trained by eminent Guru Padma Shri Gangadhar Pradhan, Aruna further refined her art under such stalwarts as Guru Pankaj Charan Das, legendary Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, Sanjukta Panigrahi and Sonal Mansingh. Her devotion, perseverance and commitment […]
Stage, Lights and Action
By Varsha Halabe HOUSTON: Growing up, going to see a Marathi play meant wearing a traditional outfit with a jasmine “gajra” in my hair and entering the famous Balgandharva Rangmandir in Pune, India, amidst wafting aromas of perfumes, jasmine flowers and mouth-watering “batatawadaas”. Yesterday was such a day; except I was across the globe in […]
Sri Guruvayurappan Temple (Sri Krishna Temple) Houston Celebrates Annual Festival
By Biju Pillai HOUSTON: Prathishta Anniversary Festival of Sri Guruvayurappan Temple is scheduled from April 30 through May 13, at 11620 Ormandy St., Houston. Visitors may notice that the rituals practiced in this temple are unique to the temples of Kerala and somewhat different from other Hindu Temples which follow Agama Shastra. This traditional temple […]
Hop Through Hoops to Close an Account in an Indian Bank
By Jawahar Malhotra NEW DELHI: My father never trusted Indian banks or in putting his money in just one of them because the government banks were so difficult to deal with. So papaji opened up accounts in the banks within walking distance of our house in Rajouri Garden in West Delhi – all seven of […]
Kalakriti Hosts Raas All Stars IX in Dallas
DALLAS: Houston based Kalakriti Performing Arts partnered with Raas All Stars (RAS) to hold the national competition of Garba / RaaS at Eisemann Centre in Richardson, TX on April 15. Raas All-Stars is the National Championship for competitive Garba/Raas wherein teams from colleges and universities around the United States takes part. Over 50 teams compete via […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Suji da Halva (Semolina Halva)
By popular demand from many readers, below is a reprint of Mama’s Suji da Halva recipe. It is a dessert that is also made on auspicious occasions to celebrate an achievement or special moment. It is reprinted with some additional information and directions. There are many types and of halvas and many ways to prepare […]
How airlines decide to board or not to board passengers
United Airlines is in the news again. Some years ago, a Canadian musician wrote a song, alleging that the airline broke his guitar. Hear the song here: bit.ly/1p6Adjq. This time, a passenger was forcibly de-boarded from a United flight, and nobody is amused. Airlines regularly deny boarding to passengers as they overbook flights during peak […]
Naach Houston Breaks Records at Miller Outdoor Theater with an Audience of over 8,000
Click here for Photo Collage By Staff Reporter HOUSTON: Houston’s Got Bollywood… and how! For the thousands of fans at the Miller Outdoor Theater, a beautiful evening in Spring couldn’t have had a better culmination then watching a colorful entertaining Bollywood Theatrical production, conceived and directed by the maestro Mahesh Mahbubani, presented by India House […]
Geetanjali Radio Annual Gala: An Evening Filled with Music,Wine and Merrymaking
By Vanshika Vipin Varma HOUSTON: What do you expect at a gala organized by a radio personality, music producer, music supervisor and a music promoter? It definitely has to be a superlative social gathering that serves as a treat for classical aficionados. But, Geetanjali Radio’s Annual Gala, held on Friday April 7, was much more […]
Shampa GopiKrishna Workshop @ Rhythm India
STAFFORD: This past weekend on Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16, the Rhythm India Bollywood Dance Company hosted a 2-day workshop with the one and only Shampa GopiKrishna. Shampa is a celebrity dancer and choreographer from India. She is the daughter of Legendary Kathak Maestro Shri. Gopi Krishna. She has won twice the popular reality TV […]
Houston NSF Children Showcase their Talent at the 2017 Academic Super-Bowl
HOUSTON: Houston got talent. Lots of it. It is on full display at the North South Foundation (NSF) Regional Academic Contests held at the Lone Star College – University Park campus on April 8th and 9th 2017. More than 350 children from grades K to 12, from all over Houston and nearby, participated in multiple […]
