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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
Disha USA Celebrates 2nd Annual Diwali Gala with Over 500 Attendees
HOUSTON: Disha USA (www.dishausa.org) organized its 2nd annual Diwali gala on Friday, Oct 27, which had over 500 attendees including community members of ~20 Hindu organizations across Greater Houston area. The event was also attended by over 100 dignitaries including Consul Adesh Sudhir (Indian Consulate Houston), elected officials with family members from both Democratic and […]
HWS Celebrates Navratri with Mata Chowki, Karva Chauth
Have you been to Hindu Worship Society Temple lately? If not, you are missing out! With festival season in full swing, HWS recently celebrated Navratri with it’s annual Mata Chowki held on October 21st. We had over 350 devotees come together to worship Mata Rani. Our amazing devotee Mrs. Prem Goyal coordinated the prashad for […]
Indarvadan Trivedi (Masterji) Awards Young Family and Youth
By Girish Naik HOUSTON: The festival of Navaratri brings lots of youth to celebrate and dance to the music and beat of the drums as the singers sing the glory of our goddesses for nine nights followed by the celebration of Sharad Purnima. VPSS Haveli organized the Sharad Purnima Garba on Oct 28, 2023, at […]
Family, Community Hold Vigil for Doctor Stabbed to Death in Conroe
By Shannon Ryan CONROE (KTRK) — A man has been charged with murder in connection to the death of a beloved Conroe pediatrician and mother. On Saturday, at 12:30 p.m., law enforcement officials believe 24-year-old Miles Joseph Fridrich fatally stabbed 52-year-old Dr. Talat Jehan Khan multiple times in the common area of her apartment complex. […]
Outstanding Philanthropist Award for Pakistani-American S. Javaid Anwar
HOUSTON: Prominent Pakistani American S. Javaid Anwar received “Outstanding International Philanthropist Award” from the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston, at their 25th Annual Jesse H. Jones Award Luncheon. Former President George W. Bush presented the award at a special ceremony held at the Presidential Reception. He was nominated for this prestigious recognition on his international […]
Vidya Wati Uppal 1916-2023
CHICAGO: Vidya Wati Uppal was born on Aug 20, 1916, in the city of Sargodha in pre-partition India. She got married to our father Dr. Amir Chand Uppal in 1937 and together they raised their five children. The partition of India in 1947 forced them from their home after which they settled in Rohtak, India. […]
EGMH Hosts 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
KATY: It was a gorgeous afternoon for the 2nd annual Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston charity golf tournament on Monday, October 9th at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy, Texas. 20 teams/80 players participated in this fun-filled team scramble format tournament. Registration started at 11:00 AM with contestants preparing afterwards at the driving range and then […]
“Speak Your Heart with Mine Diamonds” Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ TVC
TVC Featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan & Alia Bhatt Goes Viral – Crosses 100 million views. The latest TVC from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, “Speak Your Heart with Mine Diamonds”, featuring their brand ambassadors Alia Bhatt & Kareena Kapoor Khan, has gone viral online, generating humongous interest among viewers and garnering over 100 million views across […]
Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya Kumbhabhisekam with Dwadasa Jyotirlinga Yatra
By Ujwala Bhat Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya at the Chinmaya Mission premises is gearing up for a rare event, the Kumbhabhishekam of the temple dome(gopuram) from Friday, November 24th to Sunday November 26th, which falls during the Thanksgiving holidays. Kumbhabhishekam is performed every 12 years in Hindu Temples. This divine event is performed to reconsecrate the […]
Shri Sita Ram Foundation Hosts 12th International Diwali and Dussehra Festival
By Kapil Sharma HOUSTON: The Shri Sita Ram Foundation, USA is delighted to invite the Houston community to join in the celebration of the 12th International Diwali-Dussehra Festival. This vibrant event promises to be a day filled with cultural entertainment, delectable food, dance performances, and spectacular fireworks. Event Details: – Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023 […]
Chinmaya Mission Houston Celebrates Navaratri with Traditional Flair
By Rajesh Thatte HOUSTON: Chinmaya Mission Houston (CMH) families and their guests were treated with a vibrant yet spiritual Navaratri Garba on Saturday October 7, 2023, at Gujarati Samaj Houston. It is an annual tradition at CMH for families to come together and offer prayers and homage to Goddess Durga during Navaratri. The Navaratri festival […]
