Arsha Vidya Satsanga Celebrates Bhagavad Gita Jayanti
HOUSTON: Arsha Vidya Satsanga (AVS) celebrated their fourth annual Bhagavad Gita Jayanti on Saturday, December 14 at Shirdi Sai Jalaram Mandir. Gita Jayanti is the birthday of Bhagavad-Gita, the sacred text of the Hindus. It is believed the immortal “Bhagavad Gita” was revealed to Arjuna (the Pandava prince) by Sri Krishna himself in the battlefield […]
Pioneering Gurudwara Celebrates Forty Years of Building a Community
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The grainy black and white video clip and pictures showed a few young men discussing plans, cutting up lumber and a building slowly taking shape as they sought to build a home for the community’s small Sikh faithful. “ We were just about seven to ten Sikh families back then in […]
Dhanyawaad from all Hindi Lovers for a Year of Fulfilling Events
By Swapan Dhairyawan SUGAR LAND: Hindi lovers had a hat trick in 2013. A successful Hasya Kavi Sammellan of Shri Kunwar Bechain in April, a National Adhiveshan in September and finally the Kavita ki Shaam this past Friday, December 13. There were thoughts whether to do this event or not, but in keeping with the tradition […]
A Tribute to a Benefactor and His Vision to Educate Young Kids
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: As twenty young kids stood on the steps of the stage of the cafetorium playing “Amazing Grace” on their musical recorders and four elder ones stood above them accompanying on their violins, the projected picture of a beaming, robust David Raj smiled down on them and the audience and eerily, it […]
4th Annual Srimad Bhagavata Mahotsava to be Held at Namadwaar
HOUSTON: Global Organization for Divinity will conduct its annual grand celebration of bhakti and Bhagavata Dharma, from December 20 to 27 through a 7-day “Madhura Utsav” (sweet celebration). The Utsav will be filled with celebration of the Lord through song, dance and listening to His stories through a 7-day Srimad Bhagavatam discourse series by Sri […]
University of Houston President Dr. Renu Khator to be Honored with BAHEP’s 2014 Quasar Award
HOUSTON: Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership will honor Dr. Renu Khator, president of the University of Houston and Chancellor of the University of Houston System, with its prestigious 2014 Quasar Award for Exceptional Leadership in Economic Development presented during the organization’s 21st annual Quasar Award Banquet on Friday, Jan.17 at South Shore Harbour Resort and […]
Key NRI Community Leaders Assemble for the “BIG Ideas for a Better India” Event in Washington, DC
HOUSTON: Overseas Volunteer for a Better India announced that it will hold ‘Big Ideas for a Better India’ conference on December 22 in Washington, D.C metro area. This event will bring together a panel of prominent leaders, decision-makers, and well renowned professionals from across the United States in a stirring conversation about ideas to bring […]
Move to Curb Loans to Students Studying Medicine Abroad
By Nand Kapoor CHICAGO: Medical students in this country studying aboard, many of Indian origin, are unnerved at the prospects of the US government seeking to limit their accessibility to the students loan. The U.S. Senator Dick Durbin has announced plans to introduce a bill that would change federal loan rules for foreign medical schools. […]
IIT Global Convention Serves Up the Best of India with Texas Sized Hospitality
Click here for Photo Collage By Pramod Kulkarni and Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The most frequent questions overheard at the IIT 2013 Global Conference held for the first time in Houston—Which IIT? Which batch? Wasn’t it a great session? Held Friday, December 6 through Sunday December 8 at the Hilton Americas in downtown Houston, the conference […]
Insights on India from Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen
By Dan Mayur HOUSTON: The first day’s highlight was undoubtedly the brilliant speech by Amartya Sen–Rebuilding India for a More Assured Future. Prof. Amartya Sen is a Thomas W. Lamont University Professor, and Professor of Economics and Philosophy at Harvard University which he joined in 2004 after years of teaching and research at Cambridge, Jadavpur […]
Just Dancin’ to Capture the Legends of Bollywood
Click here for Photo Collage By Jawahar Malhotra STAFFORD: Each year when Arzan Gonda showcases the dancing abilities of her students, she makes sure that the whole event is entirely about them, choosing to stay in the background as she smilingly sits aside and watches them go through their paces. This year Arzan was […]
Houston BJP Supporters Celebrate Party’s Spectacular Win in State Elections
HOUSTON: Close to 300 enthusiastic supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gathered at India House on Sunday, Dec 8 to celebrate BJP’s landslide victory in recently held state elections. Braving the chilly weather, the attendees mingled with various community leaders to exchange notes on BJP’s performance and pledged to work vigorously towards BJP’s win in […]
Cheer, Warmth and Fashion at Pratham’s Holiday Luncheon Fundraiser
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: As a couple of male speakers mentioned, there was only a smattering of men among the mostly female crowd who came for Pratham’s Holiday Luncheon this past Friday, December 6 at The Junior League of Houston and that was certainly by design rather than by accident. “This used to be called […]
Houston Grand Opera’s “River of Light” to Feature Libretto by Chitra Divakaruni
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: Yet another indication of the city’s diverse, international character is the launch of a new chamber opera entitled, “River of Light”, a story about an Indian American mother in Houston Featuring the libretto (lyrics of an opera) by our own author Chitra Divakaruni and music by Jack Perla, “River of Light” […]
Indian Poet Invited to Deliver Keynote at Turkish Organization “Why Poetry Matters.”
By Kuaybe Basturk AUSTIN: Raindrop Women’s Association organized the last Coffee Night of the year this past weekend on December 7, with a title of “Why Poetry Matters? It was such a success! Described as soulful and profound the speech left a deep mark on the audience. The keynote speaker of the night was Usha […]
6th Annual TELICA Diwali Festival Brings Telfair to Cornerstone Elementary
By Deepak Kanwar SUGAR LAND: The Cornerstone Elementary School was once again the site for the Annual Telfair Diwali Festival organized by Telfair Indian American Culture Association (TELICA). Now in its 6th year, the TELICA celebration of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, attracted over a 1,000 Telfair adults and children colorfully dressed in their […]
Consul General P. Harish Inaugurates Classic Drama Amrapali on Houston Stage
HOUSTON: A classic drama “Asi Thi Amprapali” took stage at Sur Auditorium, Houston Durgabari Society (HDBS) on Saturday, November 30 at 6 PM. The stage performance was done under the banner of Bihari Association of North America (also called BANA) in Houston, a non-profit organization serving the social and cultural needs of many Biharis in […]
Befriending the Stranger
HOUSTON: The 29th annual Houston Interfaith Thanksgiving service was held on Thursday, November 21 at the Houston’s Rothko Chapel in the museum district. Every year, an independent committee selects a new topic for the representatives of various religions to reflect on through their religious worldview. This year’s topic was “Befriending the Stranger”. Representatives of 9 […]
Consul General Mulay Announces Nationwide Indian Festive Food Week
NEW YORK: A unique nationwide celebration of Indian cuisine was announced at the Indian Consulate in New York Nov 22, targeting 7 US cities with a weeklong Indian Festive Food Week, starting Jan 12, 2014. While announcing the food week Indian Consul General in New York Dnyaneshwar Mulay said it will provide unprecedented gastronomical delight […]
Education Franchise Helps Texas Students Become the “Best In Class”
KATY: Best in Class, a top-of-the-line education enrichment franchise focusing on math and English, has launched not only its students to success, but has proven to be successful for entrepreneurs in Texas as well. Ira Giri and Priya Venkat, two successful Indian American women, have spearheaded the growth of the education brand in their respective […]
