Gayatri Pariwar of Katy to Celebrate 8th Anniversary
KATY: The Gayatri Pariwar in Katy, Texas, USA, recently celebrated Gayatri Jayanti. The celebration also marks the day the founder of Gayatri Pariwar, Pandit Sriram Sharma Acharya, left his physical body. Gayatri Pariwar is looking forward to celebrating the 8th anniversary coming up on Sunday, June 10th. The organization is gearing up to welcome hundreds […]
Col. Vipin Kumar Reappointed to the Food Insecurity Board
HOUSTON: On Wednesday, May 31, 2023 India House’s Executive Director, Col. Vipin Kumar (Retired) was re-appointed for 2 more years as a Director on the City of Houston’s Food Insecurity Board, approved by a unanimous vote by the Mayor and City Council. The board is responsible for advising and making recommendations to the Mayor, Council, […]
Fraudulent Malabar Gold & Diamonds Showroom Shut Down in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The case was filed by Malabar Gold & Diamonds against Mr. Muhammad Faizan, who illegally used the Malabar Gold & Diamonds brand name to operate a jewellery store in Islamabad, Pakistan. A civil case was filed by the brand in Pakistan, which resulted in a court order that immediately halted the illegal usage. Malabar […]
Divine Message and Srimad Bhagwad Gita Classes
HOUSTON: God has declared in the Shrimad Bhagwad Gita that whenever there is a degradation of religions in the world, i.e., a decline of righteousness, and a rise of unrighteousness, I come in this world to punish the wicked ones and protect the good ones. So, think, hasn’t the condition of the world deteriorated to […]
CRY Houston Gala, Neelam Kothari Take the National Total to Over $1 Million
HOUSTON: Bollywood actress Neelam Kothari Soni found herself in the starring role of a lifetime this past month – albeit quite different from any she’s played over her 40-film career, or her recent comeback thanks to Netflix’ “Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Lives” reality series. As the guest of honor for Child Rights and You (CRY) […]
Kashmiri Biradari Celebrates Jyestha Ashtami
HOUSTON: Jyeshtha Ashtami commonly known as ‘Zyetha Aettham ‘ in Kashmiri is a festival of Mata Ragnya Bhagwati held every year in Kashmir at KHEER BHAWANI Temple, Tulmula. This auspicious day falls on the eight day of bright half ( waxing fortnight ) of Jyeshtha month of Hindu Soli-lunar calendar. The historic shrine of Goddess […]
Fort Bend Interfaith Council Hosts Dinner & Dialogue
SUGAR LAND: Over 100 representatives from 13 Fort Bend faith communities came together last week for the annual Interfaith Dinner and Dialogue. Sponsored by the Fort Bend Interfaith Council, the dinner is a chance for people of all different faiths to break bread together and learn something about each other’s religions. “It was fascinating to […]
IndiaTX Announces Overwhelming Response to Indo-American Trade Show at Stafford Centre
HOUSTON – IndiaTX, a leading platform for Indian-American businesses, is proud to announce the Indo-American Trade Show, the largest trade show of its kind in Houston, TX. The two-day event will take place on 09th and 10th June at the Stafford Centre and is expected to host over 10,000 attendees. The event will bring together […]
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 […]
Navroze 2023 Celebration at Zoroashtrian Association of Houston Center
By Tehmi Dastoor HOUSTON: The ZHCC’s 25th Salgirah and Navroze celebration was a grand success on all counts. The proudly paraded gaaras and daglis (traditional Parsi outfits), delicious Parsi cuisine catered mainly by Naushad Mehta, and a local dance band headed by DJ Farrokh Firozgary, all contributed to a memorable gala evening. However, the icing […]
Sushain Cherivirala Weds Snigdha Sharma
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It was a case of two high achievers meeting at freshman orientation at Carnegie Melon University. Though they were in different colleges – he in Computer Science and she in Engineering – chance meetings developed into serious dating and slowly the relationship blossomed over a space of seven years. But it […]
Chinmaya Mission Houston Celebrates its Balavihar Class of 2023
By Ujwala Bhat HOUSTON: On May 20, Chinmaya Mission Houston was a proud witness to a beautiful graduation ceremony for the outgoing Class of 2023. At the beginning of the ceremony, the students took part in the pooja at Saumyakasi Sivalaya led by the priest Sri Ganeshji. After invoking the blessings of the almighty in […]
If You’re a Car Enthusiast, Don’t Miss the Toyota Kaikan Museum in Tokyo
By Bhupinder Singh TOKYO: Toyota Kaikan Museum, in Toyota city, Aichi Prefecture, near Nagoya, Japan is not just a tourist destination for engineers and auto enthusiasts, but also a must to visit place for people of all ages from children to old, men and women. Toyota for the last 40 years or so has ranked […]
After a Three-year Gap, IMAGH’s Eid Milan Comes Back in Style!
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It’s been three years due to the COVID years, since the last time the Indian Muslim Association of Greater Houston took on such a huge event but after the Eid Milan held this past Saturday, May 13, it was a happy déjà vu moment again! The last time the Milan was […]
Big Success: AFC Urgent Care Grand Opening — Masala Style
HOUSTON: AFC Urgent Care opened its 15th Houston Area location in Sugar Land on Mother’s Day Weekend with a huge Grand Opening event hosted by Masala Radio. Masala Radio invited local politicians to officiate the Ribbon Cutting with CEO Kuleen Lala, including Sugar Land City Council Members Naushad Kermally & Stewart Jacobson, Fort County Commissioner […]
A Memorable Gita Chanting Competition in Chinmaya Prabha Houston
By Oindrila Rimi Bhawal and Shalini Rao Photos by Bharath Rao and Ashutosh Kak HOUSTON: Children and adults of Chinmaya Mission Houston (CMH) came together on the weekend of May 6-7th, 2023, offering the children’s Gita Chanting Competition (GCC) as birthday gift to beloved Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda on His 107th birth anniversary on May 8th […]
Asia Society Hosts ‘Incredible India’ Cultural Performances, Fashion Show
HOUSTON: Celebrating three generations of fashion, dance, and food, the Incredible India presentation was a collaboration between Asia Society Texas and the Indian Consulate in Houston. The presentation was emceed by KHOU TV anchor Rekha Muddaraj. The leadership team behind the 75th anniversary of India’s independence (Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav) included Annu Rao Naik and […]
A Pillar of the Zoroastrian Community, Homi Davier Passes On
By Jawahar Malhotra & Jenisteen Davier HOUSTON: To say that he knew the many facets of the travel business was an understatement. When all else failed, or you needed a last minute itinerary to get your visa or passport, you knew Homi could get it to you, no questions asked. And he could hold that […]
When its Vaisakhi, its Dance, Fashion, Dhol & Bhangra!
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It’s been four years since the last time Jasmeeta Singh took on such a huge event when she held the last Vaisakhi Mela all on her own (see https://www.indoamerican- news.com/gajda-wajda-punjab-vaisakhi-2019-unites-bhangra-and-fashion/) at the White Oaks Music Center in the near East side. In between, she has taken on a few events for […]
