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Birla Institute Alumni Ring the NASDQ Opening Bell

NEW YORK: BITSAA International, a global alumni association of Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences (BITS), Pilani, was invited by NASDQ, New York to ring the opening bell, a unique honor bestowed on any Indian educational institution, as a curtain raiser to it’s Golden Jubiliee celebrations held in Hyderabad. “The NASDQ opening bell ceremony is […]

Lalgudi Samarpanam: Houston’s Musical Homage to the Violin Maestro

By Dr. Lakshmi Srivaths HOUSTON: The lives of great men remind us that each one of us can make our lives sublime” goes a famous adage. A monumental example to this popular quote is none other than the violin virtuoso, Padmabushan Lalgudi Shri G. Jayaraman. Born in the sishya parampara of the great saint Shri […]

Local Girl has a Chance to be Miss Teen Texas

SUGAR LAND: Jahnvi Besherdas, a student at Stephen F Austin High School has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Texas pageant to be held on June 15  and 16,  at the beautiful Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston.  The newly crowned Miss Teen Texas will receive a $1,000 cash award ,  […]

Vaisakhi Celebrations in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, TX: The San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro joined thousands of Sikhs on Saturday, May 3 for Vaisakhi celebrations. Welcoming about 1,000 participants in the Vaisakhi Parade, the Mayor addressed the Sikh and Non-Sikh crowd highlighting the importance of diversity for all communities. The mayor specifically mentioned the Oak Creek Wisconsin tragedy and called […]

Durga Bari Priest Dr. Bishnupada Goswami Receives Prestigious Award

By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: It is a great moment of pride for the Houston Durga Bari that Dr. Bishnupada Goswami, its head, resident priest has been awarded the honorary D. Litt (Doctor of Literature) certificate by the Indian Institute of Oriental Heritage on Vedic Karmakanda. On the occasion of the 37th Annual Conference of the […]

Ground Breaking Ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Plaza

DALLAS, TX: The Ground Breaking Ceremony of ”Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Plaza” in Thomas Jefferson Park, happened on Saturday, May 3, in Irving, TX. Nikki Haley, Governor South Carolina, Beth Van Duyne, Mayor of Irving City, and India’s Consul General from Houston, Parvathaneni Harish and many other dignitaries attended the ceremonies. “The 7 foot tall 30 inch wide Bronze statue was cast in […]

DAYA: GREATER HOUSTON AGENCY SERVING SOUTH ASIAN FAMILIES IN CRISIS Appealing As a Local Charity, Daya 2014 Gala Raises Awareness

By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: Successful members of our community are often besieged with worthy appeals for charitable donations. But the donors at Daya’s 2014 Gala felt emotionally satisfied as they helped families  that are truly besieged—victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, in our own greater Houston region. Daya Inc. a local agency serving Houston’s […]

SWARALAYAM ARTS FORUM ANNUAL STUDENT RECITAL Laya-Taal-Saadhna 2014: Inspired Performances Thrill Audience

By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: One of the highlights of the annual Hindustani classical student recitals in Houston is the Laya-Taal-Saadhna program of precussion ensembles on the tabla by students of Pandit Shantilal Shah. The students ranged in age from preschoolers to retired professionals. This year’s recital, by more than 72 students, was held Saturday, April […]

Chitram: A Portrait of India

By Suveena Guglani HOUSTON: Forty-six singers, forty-eight dancers, one stage. For over 1200 attendees at University of Houston’s Cullen Performance Hallon Saturday, April 26, CHITRAM was a journey into the richness and grandeur of everything that is India. Kanniks Kannikeswaran, once again managed to hold Houston spellbound as he captured the essence of Indian art […]

A Determined Ramesh Cherivirala Runs Hard for FBISD Trustee Position 1

By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: Ramesh Cherivirala has been a man on a mission ever since he announced his candidacy for Fort Bend ISD Trustee Position 1 in mid-February and he has been burning up the hours in each day reaching out to the public. This past Sunday, April 27, he was late coming to […]

IMAGH Launches South Asian Youth Alliance (SAYA)

By Hafeeza Shaik HOUSTON: After months of planning and anticipation, the South Asian Youth Alliance (SAYA) was launched on April 27, at the Turkish Raindrop Center. SAYA is the second organization under the Indian Muslims Association of Greater Houston (IMAGH) banner. (The first organization is Club 65, an association for Seniors in the community). The […]

Meenakshi Temple Embarks on Expansion of Main Sannidhi and Praharam for Mahalakshmi

PEARLAND: Sri Meenakshi Temple Society (MTS) launched the Main Temple Renovation Project (MTRP) on April 24, with a fundraising kick off meeting at Sri Meenakshi Temple Kalayana Mandapam. MTS is the first traditional Hindu religious landmark in the Southwest United States; built over three decades ago the MTS facility has been attracting thousands of devotees […]

Through Wello, Ek Disha Reaches Another Milestone

By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: The very well organized annual luncheon by Ek Disha (A Direction) at the Asia Society of Texas on April 23 was packed to capacity with donors, well-wishers, media and organizers – all for a good cause. The society which has been around since 2005 is guided by the simple philosophy of […]

The Connoisseurs Learn and Share What They Know

By Jawahar Malhotra SPRING BRANCH, TX: Earlier in the twilight, the breeze knocked down the foldable projection screen and the camera tripod – all of which were easily fixable – but that didn’t deter the small group of frequent travelers from hearing about Ajay Sarpeshkar travels to Bali later in the evening. The images shone […]

Nelson Mandela Peace Award Bestowed on the Charitable Organization Supported by Austin Based Hindu Temple

AUSTIN, TX: JKP Education, a non-profit organization supported by Radha Madhav Dham Hindu Temple in Austin, has won the Nelson Mandela Peace Award for its contribution to the education of underprivileged girls in rural India. Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat (JKP) Education, located in Uttar Pradesh (UP), India, provides 100% free education, from kindergarten to postgraduate studies, […]

Ever Smiling and Loving, Radha Golikeri Turns 90 to a Warm Celebration

By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: “What most people don’t know is that my amma is an avid sports fan”, revealed Rita Golikeri to titters from the crowd. “Ask her what the stats are on any player or how the Houston Rockets did in the playoffs (they won the third game) and she’ll tell you!” she […]

IACAN Gala Celebrates Life and Offers Hope to Patients and Survivors

IACAN Gala Celebrates Life and Offers Hope to Patients and Survivors

By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: With cancer survivors lined up behind her, Kumud Nilekani stood onstage and sang a touching song celebrating Life, the theme of the Gala that the Indo American Cancer Awareness Network held this past Saturday, April 19 at the Westchase Marriott Hotel. But, just as much as the Gala was a celebration, […]

Fitness Day at Meenakshi Temple 5-K Walkathon and the Inaugural Basketball Tournament

Fitness Day at Meenakshi Temple  5-K Walkathon and the Inaugural Basketball Tournament

MTS 5-K Walkathon By Dr. Al Alagappan PEARLAND: The saying “Healthy body is important for a Healthy Mind” is often heard; this theme was the background to Sri Meenakshi Temple Society (MTS) Fitness day held on Aprill 20th. The day started with the second annual 5-K Walkathon event with around 200 people (adults and children) […]

Classical Arts Society Takes Music Lovers to a World of Melody, Harmony and Melharmony

Classical Arts Society Takes Music Lovers to a  World of Melody, Harmony and Melharmony

By Chittoor Ramachandran HOUSTON: Classical Arts Society presented its second part of the annual Tyagaraja festival as a two-day event on April 11 and 12. At its 37th year milestone, some of the ingenious changes made in the society’s course have been applauded by the music lovers of Greater Houston. The festival once again reassured […]

Ashirwad Celebrates to Appreciate Happy Day 6

Ashirwad Celebrates to Appreciate Happy Day 6

HOUSTON: Ashirwad A Blessing Temple celebrated Happy Day 6 on Saturday, April 19, in Cinco Ranch High School, Katy. Happy Day is Ashirwad’s end of the year graduation and appreciation dinner. Highlights of the evening were Chief Teacher’s Commitment Award, Sloka-Thon, Sloka-Bet, Vedic Fair 3 Appreciation, “Karma”, Play by Ashirwad Students, Annual Sloka Recital and […]