Fighting Diabetes Through Yoga National Movement Launch by Sewa International and SVYASA
HOUSTON: Sewa International in partnership with SVYASA-USA (Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana) Houston center, had launched the Stop Diabetes Movement (SDM) – a fight against diabetes through Yoga. In the first of the series of six camps that concluded at Katy, Houston, 11 pre-diabetic and diabetic participants attended the 20 hour yoga therapy sessions over […]
India House Promotes Diversity
HOUSTON: India House is a nonprofit 510 (C) (3) organization and to “Promote diversity – Create a place where Indians and non-Indians are welcome regardless of their regional and socioeconomic background”, India House in partnership with the Chao Center for Asian Studies at Rice University, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and Korean American Society […]
India’s Micro Entrepreneurs Run the Daily Service Economy
By Jawahar Malhotra NEW DELHI, India: In India, one realizes that there are as many possibilities to eke out a living as there are desires in the realm of the imagination. And since the vast majority of the population is below the poverty level and serves the economic classes above them, they have discovered ways […]
Record Breaking Crowd at the Masala Radio Holi
Click here for photo collage By IAN Correspondent HOUSTON: “Itna mazaa kyun aa raha hai,” Houstonians reveled in sheer ecstasy at Masala Radio’s sun-kissed Holi on Sunday March 30, despite the inclement weather postponement from the original March 23 date. 10 days prior, Facebook and Twitter followers were a flurry with “WHAT? […]
Three Pointers All the Way for Rhythm India
Click here for photo collage By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: For the twenty thousand people who attended the Houston Rockets versus the Los Angeles Clippers game at the Toyota Center on March 29, it was probably difficult to judge what was more exciting – the game or the breathtaking performance by Rhythm India at half […]
Modi’s Overseas Wave Hits Indian Shores
By Haider Kazim HOUSTON: The Global Indians for Bharat Vikas (GIBV), a volunteer organization, has honored 12 people leaving for India to take part in campaign to get Narendra Modi elected as the next Prime Minister of India. A total of 30 people from Houston will go to India to campaign for Modi. A large […]
Newlyweds Sonia Tripathi and Matthew Sidorick
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: In almost all Indian weddings, the sangeet features some performances by amateurs who are family friends or artists hired just for the occasion. But for Sonia Tripathi’s sangeet, held at the Hilton Post Oak, there couldn’t have had any better performers than the bride’s sister and friends, all of whom are […]
Kalabhavan Completes Another Successful Year
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: Houston Durga Bari Society’s cultural partner Kalabhavan celebrated its annual day on Saturday, March 29 at its Sur Auditorium. The evening consisted of programs highlighting the various disciplines taught at the center. The graciously poised Sutanuka Sinha and Roshni Ray began the evening’s proceedings by commending Kalabhavan’s efforts in upholding the […]
Bharathi Kalai Manram Presents Srimathi Vishaka Hari at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By Mahesh K. Iyer PEARLAND: Vishaka Hari’s Kathakalakshepam rendition on Meenakshi Kalyanam was simply a moving experience that the almost 500 audience would soulfully remember for a long time to come. Bharathi Kalai Manram (BKM) President Partha Krishnaswamy and his board had planned, worked hard and organized this excellent event, and as summed up appropriately […]
Ugadhi Celebrations at The Woodlands Hindu Temple: Musical Night
THE WOODLANDS: A musical program was held on the occasion of Jaya Nama Samvatsara, Ugadhi celebrations in the Woodlands Hindu Temple on 23 March in the temple cultural Hall. Raja Rajeswari Kalaga, who is known as the Nightingale of Texas, and the founder of Navaragamalika Cultural Association (NCA), and Ravi Mukkamala a versatile singer, were […]
Yuva for Sewa Internship in Bengaluru, India
By Sai Khisty HOUSTON: I write this as a reflection of my summer in the beautiful city of Bengaluru (in the state of Karnataka, India), working for an NGO called Youth for Seva (YFS). This experience had many flavors weaving in and out of each other, creating a rich and vibrant combination. I chose to […]
Chitram – A Portrait of India to be Presented by EYS
HOUSTON: ‘Chitram – A Portrait of India’ – a grand multimedia musical theater production will be performed at the Cullen Performance Hall, The University of Houston on Saturday, April 26, at 6:30PM. Chitram promises to be a spectacular performance. The Indian American community of Greater Houston is engaged in bringing this production to life under […]
Ugadhi Celebrations at MTS
By M.K. Sriram PEARLAND: Ughadi, the New Year day for Telugus, Kannadigas and Maharashtrians was celebrated with great festivity and joy at the Sri Meenakshi Temple on Monday, March 31. The name of the festival ‘Ugadhi’ is derived from two words ‘Yuga’ and ‘Aadi’. ‘Yuga Aadi’ means ‘beginning of a new age’. It is believed […]
Houston Summit on Women’s Success
HOUSTON: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi hosted an economic agenda for women and families at the Young Women College Preparatory Academy (YWCPA) to address issues such as pay equality, work and life balance, wellness and childcare policies. The Houston summit entitled “When Women Succeed, America Succeeds” focused on an economic agenda […]
BAPS Women’s Conference – Lead from Within
STAFFORD: What is leadership? Society ascribes leadership in politics, religion, communities and sports, based on actions, achievement, and at times, popularity. Typically, we limit our view of “leaders” to people in position of power: CEOs, politicians, athletes, and perhaps community leaders. But are those the only leaders? Everyone has the potential to be a leader […]
A Magical Experience of Colors at Radha Madhav Dham
AUSTIN: It was a beautiful day at Radha Madhav Dham, on March 15, where over 4000 people gathered to celebrate the Indian festival of Holi despite weather forecasts of thunderstorms and tornadoes. Although the day started with showers in the morning, it stopped by 2 PM when the actual festivities began. The festival of Holi […]
Chai Pe Charcha for NaMo Energizes BJP Supporters in Houston
By Ritesh Seal HOUSTON: Little did the Congress party realize its greatest mistake when it hurled the ‘tea-seller’ jibe at its rival BJP’s prime ministerial candidate that catalyzed the launch of one of the largest and most successful campaign in Indian electoral history. This unique techno-driven grass root election campaign stems from the remark made […]
Daya’s 2014 Gala Fundraiser: Dine & Disco for Daya
HOUSTON: Daya’s 2014 annual fundraiser will be held on Sunday, April 27. Daya, founded in 1996 promotes healthy family relationships by providing services to empower women and children affected by family violence and sexual assault. Daya served over 300 clients in 2013 alone. The organization also mobilizes Houston’s south Asian community to change and […]
IACAN Cancer Survivors Learn to Look Good, Feel Better
HOUSTON: IACAN recently held a program to help women cancer patients and survivors improve their appearance and self-image, by teaching them hands on beauty techniques to manage side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments on their appearance. On March 12, The Survivors Group of IACAN came together for a Make up class by Lynn Hill […]
Houston Grand Opera’s River of Light Premieres at Sri Meenakshi Temple
PEARLAND: The red and purple color scheme present in every prop on the stage, transformed the auspicious Kalyana Mandapam (KM) at Sri Meenakshi Temple into the scene for the afternoon’s premier event. It was 3pm on Saturday March 23, and around 600 people gathered at Sri Meenakshi Temple KM auditorium for the world premiere of […]
