Kanta Seth: A Pillar for Her Family and the Community
HOUSTON: Kanta Seth, a pillar for her family and the community, whose journey began on January 20th, 1938, in Peshawar, India, had a fulfilling life to the age of 87. With great heartache, we share that she peacefully passed away surrounded by the love and spirit of her family on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025. Kanta, […]
VFS Global Expands Consular Application Centres in USA; Unveils 8 New Centres
• 8 new locations include Boston, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Edison, Orlando, Raleigh, and San Jose • These 16 Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) across the US will facilitate the Indian diaspora and other applicants across the United States of America with India Visa, Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI), passport application, renunciation of Indian citizenship, Police […]
Golden Jubilee of Dr. Rathna Kumar’s Anjali Center for Performing Arts
HOUSTON: Anjali Center for Performing Arts — one of the earliest dance institutes in North America, founded by Dr. Rathna Kumar, celebrated its Golden Jubilee last Saturday, August 2, at the Stafford Centre with thousands of her patrons and well-wishers attending to witness the felicitations and dance performances by her past and present students. India’s […]
“Ghar Away from Ghar” : Hindu Heritage Youth Camp (HHYC)
By Yasha Kaushal Every summer, as school winds down and the days grow longer, hundreds of kids across Texas start counting down to one special week: Hindu Heritage Youth Camp, or HHYC. For some, it’s a brand new adventure. For others, it’s a return to a place that feels like ghar or home. Now in […]
Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup Drive by DSNDP in Collaboration with TxDOT at Needville
NEEDVILLE — Volunteers from the Texas chapter of Dr. Shri. Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP), a global non-profit organization, came together for a successful . This cleanliness drive by DSNDP drew #volunteers at Ford Bend County who collected 7 big size bags of trash between FM 361/FM 1994 upto Seiler Rd resulting in collection of around […]
HinduPACT Launches in Austin, Texas, Unveiling Key Initiatives
AUSTIN – HinduPACT, an American Hindu organization dedicated to advocating for dharmic values and the Hindu ethos in public life, proudly announces the successful launch of its Austin, Texas chapter. The inaugural event, held recently, was met with an overwhelmingly positive reception from the wider community, marking a significant step forward in HinduPACT’s mission to […]
Janapriya Upscale’s Fullshear Central Celebrates Official Groundbreaking
FULSHEAR: On Friday, July 25, 2025, Fulshear Central, a 22-acre mixed-use development, officially broke ground with a celebratory event attended by more than 100 guests. Located off FM 1093 in Fulshear, the upscale, state-of-the-art project offers over 130,000 square feet of development potential, with the first phase set for completion in early 2026. The event […]
Ramesh Cherivirala Listed in Forbes’ Top Financial Security Professionals
HOUSTON: Ramesh Cherivirala from the Houston of New York Life has been listed on the 2025 Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals Best-in-State list. The individuals named to this list of distinguished professionals were chosen based on many criteria considered by an independent research firm. A New York Life agent for 24 years, Dr. Cherivirala received […]
Guru Krupa Foundation: A Pillar of Strength for Ekal Vidyalaya’s Mission
In the heart of India’s most remote villages, where access to education and resources is scarce, a powerful force is at work—Ekal Vidyalaya. Driving this movement is a deep-seated belief in empowerment through literacy and skill development, a mission that has been amplified by the unwavering support of the Guru Krupa Foundation (GKF). Their commitment […]
‘So Long Valley’ : Thrills in the Hills with Just Enough Chills
By Ronak Kotecha Story: When a young woman disappears while traveling from Shimla to Manali, a frantic search begins, pulling the local police into a dangerous chase. But what seems like a straightforward kidnapping quickly spirals into something far more sinister. Review: Psychological thrillers demand a unique balance of intrigue and tension. Unlike classic whodunits, where the […]
World-renowned Sanskrit Scholar to Share Timeless Wisdom in Houston – July 25–27
HOUSTON: Get ready for a weekend of spiritual awakening! Acharya Dr. Pradyumna Ji Maharaj, a Vedic scholar and mentor to Yoga guru Swami Ramdev Ji, will be in Houston from July 23 to 27, 2025. Who is Acharya Dr. Pradyumna Ji Maharaj? Acharya Dr. Pradyumna Ji Maharaj, born in 1955, in Alwar, Rajasthan, is a […]
Club 24 Plus Partners with Houston Food Bank, Raising over $100,000 for Hunger Relief
By Juhi Varma HOUSTON: On July 13—Houston’s own 713 Day, celebrating the city’s iconic area code—Indo-American organization Club 24 Plus marked the occasion with a philanthropic effort, raising more than $100,000 to help combat food insecurity in H-Town. Members of Club 24 Plus gathered at the Houston Food Bank’s 308,000-square-foot facility on Portwall Street to […]
Indo-American Charity Foundation Launches Emergency Flood Relief Fundraising for Texas Hill Country
HOUSTON: The Texas Hill Country was hit by devastating floods over the July 4th weekend, the floodwater may have receded but death toll has risen beyond 130, search continues for more than 160 unaccounted people and economic damage is estimated to be $22 billion. In response to this crisis, IACF has partnered with local organizations […]
Urgent Appeal from Sewa International : Texas Hill Country Flood Relief
HOUSTON: Sewa International has reached out following the devastating flash floods in the Texas Hill Country – waters rising to 29 feet in minutes that left entire communities drowned in grief and uncertainty. Sewa International immediately mobilized over 100 volunteers from San Antonio, Houston, Austin, and Dallas are on the ground, distributing emergency supplies, comforting […]
The Best Five Days of the Year: Inside the Magic of HHYC
By Shreya Thakekar HOUSTON: Of all the acronyms we toss around, one always sparks smiles and good vibes: HHYC — four letters that stand for the best five days of the year. After months of planning, we’re thrilled to welcome campers to another unforgettable week of learning, bonding, and growth. The 41st year of the […]
Swami Mukundananda’s Houston Program July 19th-August 1st 2025
A Spiritual Renaissance: Uniting Wisdom and Wellness in the Heart of Houston HOUSTON: In the vibrant tapestry of Houston’s interfaith and intercultural landscape, July 19th to August 1st, 2025 is poised to witness a spiritual event unparalleled—the Life Transformation program by world-renowned spiritual leader Swami Mukundananda. Swami Mukundananda is a globally acknowledged Spiritual teacher, an […]
1st Houston Community Media Expo: “So Many Multicultural News Outlets!”
HOUSTON: “I never knew there were so many multicultural news outlets in Houston!” This was the comment most widely shared among some 200+ attendees at Houston Community Media’s first ever Expo, Conference and awards held on July 8 at the United Way Conference Center. Speakers included elected officials, city agency reps, business leaders, comms specialists, […]
Lutfi Hasan Joins Release of “Stumped …” in London
By Debashish Sengupta LONDON: In a momentous event that echoed the legacy of Indian cricket, my co-authored memoir of legendary wicketkeeper-batsman Syed Kirmani, titled “Stumped: Life Behind and Beyond Twenty Two Yards” (Penguin Random House), was launched at the prestigious House of Lords, Palace of Westminster, London. The occasion coincided with the 42nd anniversary of […]
What is the Process of Finding a Guru?
There are so many Gurus from different sects that it becomes confusing to choose one Guru By Swami Mukundananda There is a saying in Hindi: “Pani piyo chhanake, guru banao janake” “Drink water only after filtering it; make a Guru only after carefully knowing him.” We must not accept anyone as our Guru, merely because […]
