Bollywood’s Neelam Kothari Soni to Amplify the Voices of Children at CRY 2023 Houston Gala
HOUSTON: For three bingeable seasons of Netflix’ “The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives,” Neelam Kothari Soni has brought her big-screen fame to streaming devices worldwide. The veteran actress and fine-jewelry magnate is set to share some of that “24-karat” Bollywood elegance with area fans as the featured celebrity guest at CRY America’s 2023 Houston Gala, […]
A Fun Picnic for Senior Citizens, Courtesy Sewa International
HOUSTON: The “Seniors Sewa ” team of Sewa International’s Houston Chapter organized a picnic for seniors at the SDSV Temple ground in Katy on April 30. More than 140 seniors enjoyed the fun-filled event on a beautiful sunny day. “Seniors Sewa” is an initiative launched a year ago by Sewa’s Family Services team that provides […]
Wadhwanis Support Lone Star College CyFair Scholarships
By Jawahar Malhotra CYPRESS, TX: Nestled in 200 acres in the northwest part of the county, Lone Star College CyFair is a pretty campus with buildings tucked away between meandering roads and undulating greens. Founded in 2003, the college now has 16,000 students, many who go onto receive their associate degrees from many offered throughout […]
ACT Foundation USA Celebrates Earth Day with Fruit Tree Planting
HOUSTON: In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd, 2023, the ACT Foundation USA team contributed 60 fruit-bearing trees to the Fruit Tree Plantation Drive, initiated by Mohanji, a notable humanitarian and philanthropist. The movement has already planted close to 90,000 fruit trees globally, promoting ecological balance and adding value to the communities they collaborate […]
Hindu American Foundation Returns to Houston, Holds Successful Annual Gala
HOUSTON – It may have been four years since their last gala, but it felt like there hadn’t been any gap at the Hindu American Foundation’s (HAF) annual gala on Saturday, April 15, at India House. A packed house greeted HAF co-founder Dr. Mihir Meghani and National Leadership Council member Fred Stella as they came […]
Arora’s Cancer Success Story, Made with Houston Connections
By Jawahar Malhotra KARNAL, Haryana Pradesh, India: When Manish Arora arrived in the Bayou City in December 2021 for a cancer treatment only available at the famed M.D. Anderson Cancer Hospital at the Texas Medical Center, he was rightly fearful of being in a strange city with only a couple of connections through his physician; […]
Dartex Aptek at 2023 Offshore Technology Conference
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: After a well attended event last year, exhibitors and participants from across the world are once again gearing up for the 2023 Offshore Technology Conference, warily confident of a resurgence in the oil and gas industry. The four-day event will be held again at from Monday, May 1 through May 4 […]
Free Food Distributed on the Streets of New York City on Shankaracharya Jayanti
JAMAICA, NEW YORK CITY: On the auspicious occasion of Shankaracharya Jayanti, free food was distributed on the streets of New York City under “Annasudha”, a program for hunger relief and food security in America, established by Shree Mata Darbar, a Maryland based Hindu religious organization. This was a rare occasion when a mainstream Hindu religious […]
Ravi Sonnad: Optimizing India’s Population Advantage
By Pradeep Anand HOUSTON: Last week, India received a lot of global attention because it was on the verge of passing China in population, “knocking it from its perch for the first time in at least three centuries, (as) data released by the United Nations” last week shows. India has a work force that is […]
Pratham is Relaunching its Youth Summer Leadership Program
Pratham USA is relaunching its Pratham Youth Summer Leadership Program in India this summer following a hiatus caused by the pandemic. Established in 2018, the Pratham Youth Summer Leadership Program is a two-week immersive program that combines community service and cultural immersion at the ‘Pratham Arora Centre for Education’ near Aurangabad, India. This year’s program […]
Prominent Indian Artists to Perform at MTS Temple Festival
PEARLAND: The annual Utsav at Sri Meenakshi Temple straddling the weekends (April 29/30 and May 6/7) brings two special free for all cultural programs for Houston’s residents. First, On Sunday April 30, a day after the temple’s MEENAKSHI pattabhishekam celebration, the Goddess’ story will be presented as a dance drama (with narration in English) by […]
A Piece of the Punjabi Countryside Right on the West Belt
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It was the Vaisakhi Khed Mela, after all! All the food vendor booths were just too tempting and took you back to a time long ago in a Mother country so far away! Gol Gappey! Chole Bathure! Fruit Chaat! Pakore! And what brought it all together was the Ganne da Rus […]
Houston JVB Preksha Meditation Center Conducts Family Retreat
By Kuldeep Lunia; Secretary at JVB Houston AUSTIN: “There is no ENEMY OUT of your SOUL. The real enemies live inside yourself, they are ANGER, PROUD, GREED, ATTACHMENT and HATE.” – Lord Mahavir. Under the spiritual guidance and presence of Samani Jin Pragyaji and Samani Kshanti Pragyaji, JVB Preksha Meditation Center, Houston conducted its 21st Annual […]
Malabar Gold & Diamonds Onboards Alia Bhatt as New Brand Ambassador
Alia Bhatt featuring exclusive Malabar Gold & Diamonds jewellery.Alia Bhatt is the latest addition to the roster of Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ ambassadors, which includes actors such as Anil Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan & Karthi. Alia Bhatt will be showcased on the flagship bridal campaign – Brides of India 2023. Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the […]
An Outsized Birthday Celebration Portrays Jugal Malani’s Love of People!
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: In the center of the main ballroom, there were life-size black and white cutouts of photos of a young, handsome Jugal with a far away look, standing next to his sweetheart, the demure Raj. Even back then his taste in fashion came through – the bell bottoms, a slim fit shirt, […]
Hindu Worship Society Introduces HWS Children’s Council and HWS Youth Council
By Nisha Bhatia HOUSTON: Hindu Worship Society Temple, Houston’s oldest Hindu Temple is doing some great things! If you haven’t been recently, you have been missing out on quite a bit. In 2022, Hindu Worship Society inaugurated the Shiv Temple and Nav Grah. The beautiful addition to the temple is in dedication to Mr. Rajinder […]
Houston Collaborative Efforts Support Flood Victims in Pakistan
HOUSTON: Gifts of Medical Equipment’s & Brand-New Medical Supplies were sent by Houstonians to Floods Ravaged Pakistan through the partnership of Alliance For Disaster Relief (AFDR), Houston Karachi Sister City Association (HKSCA), Medical Bridges (MB), and Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD). To continue efforts to support victims of the devastation caused by the […]
Hotel Products from Manufacturers from Gujarat will Star at Special Expos in Dallas, Atlanta
DALLAS, ATLANTA: The first-ever trade expos in the United States by India-based manufacturers of products for the hotel industry are being held in Dallas and in Atlanta. The events, featuring more than 100 suppliers, are scheduled for April 27 through 29 at the SLPS Event Center in Irving, Texas and May 4 through 6 at […]
Houston Iftar 2023: Largest-ever Iftar Gathering Pays Tribute to Mayor Sylvester Turner
HOUSTON: A large gathering on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, at the Bayou City Center in Houston of around 2,300 persons, making it the largest-ever Iftar dinner in the United States. “Friendships matter. I want to thank Syed Javaid Anwar, Muhammad Saeed Sheikh, Tanweer Ahmed, and all the patrons & collaborating partner organizations for putting together […]
