The Mahatma at Miller Outdoor : Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations in Houston
By Malay Vyas HOUSTON: Miracles do happen in the modern World. Wars can be won without a shot being fired, freedom can be acquired without animosity between the ruler and the ruled. Non-violence can be used as a weapon. These words were transformed into real life by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. The sun indeed set on […]
Enthralled by a Story Told in Classical Dance, Audience Pledges Support for Seva
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: For the second year in a row, the All India Movement for Seva, better known as AIM for Seva, has brought focus on its nationwide fundraising efforts through the exquisite story-telling technique of classical dance as choreographed by the young and talented Rukmini Vijayakumar. Last September, AIM-S presented Vijayakumar’s “Nayani” at […]
5th Year of Durga Puja Celebrations at VSGH
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: It was a beautiful autumn morning on Oct 5 and the day was perfect for the auspicious Durga Puja ceremony at the VSGH Center in Houston. The day reminded one of the grand Durga Puja festivities back home in Bengal and brought back nostalgic memories. This year, VSGH celebrated it with […]
A Congressional Intern Returns Effusive and Wiser
By Krystal Ann Joseph SUGAR LAND: I am a junior at St. Edward’s University in Austin and am majoring in International Business, with my eyes set on Law School. I have been actively involved in various organizations, both on campus and off campus, in various leadership positions. Last year this time I spent my summer […]
S.N. Goenka – An Eternal Soul Passes On
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: “May all beings be happy”- “Sabka mangal ho”. Vipassana meditators have heard this compassionate phrase uttered by their teacher S.N. Goenka after every meditation session and discourse but the voice that set us on the path of Dhamma or Truth has been stilled. Goenkaji passed away peacefully at his residence in […]
Ram Leela: A Great Indian Epic Story, at Skeeter’s Stadium on Oct. 19
By Dr. Nik Nikam Part 2: AYODHYA KAND: After Ram’s marriage, King Dashrath had made plans to crown Shri Ram as the next King of Ayodhya. On the eve of the coronation, Kaikeyi’s wicked maid servant Manthara, ignites jealousy in Kaikeyi’s mind and convinces her that her son Bharat should be made the King of […]
IACCGH Members Find New Ways to Showcase their Businesses
HOUSTON: The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston prides itself in opening doors and providing access to its members not only at IACCGH events but also at events hosted by its resource partners. On Tuesday, September 24, 5 Chamber members had the opportunity to exhibit at the monthly “Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum” at […]
Governor Quinn Proclaims Swami Vivekananda Day in Illinois
By Nand Kapoor CHICAGO: Illinois Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed Saturday September 28, as Swami Vivekananda Day in Illinois to mark the celebration of 150 birth anniversary of this great spiritual leader who conquered America a century ago. The Proclamation acknowledged, Swami Vivekananda was a great scholar and a person committed to make world a better […]
CRY Walk 2013 to Ensure Happy Childhood for Thousands of Children
Join CRY America’s 10th Walk for Child Rights scheduled in 15 cities across the USA HOUSTON: CRY, Child Rights and You America Inc (CRY America), a 501c3 non-profit organization announces its 10th Walk for Child Rights, which is being organized across 15 cities in the USA. The CRY Walk is an opportunity for people to […]
Feared and Respected Politician and Lawyer is a Teacher of the Young at Heart
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Not a minute into the meeting and Ram Jethmalani had jumped into the episode in his life 42 years ago that had galvanized his role as the conscience of the country from which he had gone into a brief exile. “I have always had a special affection for the US ever […]
Daya Seminar Offers Insights on Immigration Reform, Race Relations
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: Daya’s mission is to help South Asian families in crisis. At this year’s annual seminar, Daya focused on two public policy issues that have a direct impact on South Asian families dealing with issues of domestic violence: immigration reform and race relations. Titled “White House to Hillcroft”, the seminar featured insightful […]
SOS Launches the Hidden Gems Program
By Farida Hasanali HOUSTON: On Wednesday, September 19, the Share Our Secrets (SOS) Group launched its Hidden Gems Program at the River Oaks Country Club. The audience included SOS Members from the current class year, alumni, Circle of Influence members, Connect members and a few select […]
Distinguished Member of Parliament and Lawyer Ram Jethmalani Visits Houston
By John Lunstroth HOUSTON: Ram Jethmalani, a Member of Parliament in India, visited Houston on September 22 and 23 to give two lectures at the University of Houston Law Center (organized by Professors Raymond Nimmer and John Lunstroth) and a discussion at the Asia Society of Houston (see IAN September 27, 2013) conducted byCharles Foster, […]
Swami Ramdev’s USA Visit
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: The evening of September 26, reflected the enormous appeal that Swami Ramdev has with the masses – in India and abroad. And Houston was no exception. Despite being a working day, more than 1000 people eagerly gathered to see and hear Swamiji’s electric talk on “Yoga and its benefits”, at VPSS Haveli jointly organized […]
A Time for Peace
Looking at our present world it seems that there are struggles and discordance everywhere. The din of confrontation and threats of violence are all around – among nations, within societies and especially within individual. World leaders as well as the common citizen long for a time for peace that must come. But how, from where, […]
The Life Beyond Myself
By Lalita Srivasta HOUSTON: I have always wondered what it must have been like to have lived in Vrindavan during Shri Radhe Krishna’s time on earth in the human form. What must it have been like to perceive that level of existence with my own five senses. For the first time in my life I […]
Club 65 Members Go on A Picnic
HOUSTON: On Sunday, September 29, fifty members of Club 65 , went to Lake Conroe for an outdoor picnic. They had breakfast at Laziza Restaurant on Hillcroft and boarded a bus for the trip to Lake Conroe. On the way they had fun playing Antakshari and telling jokes, and the one and half hour journey […]
Annual Speech Contest at Arya Samaj Greater Houston
HOUSTON: Mahatma Gandhi Library held its annual Speech Contest on Saturday, September 28 at Arya Samaj Greater Houston. To put it mildly the children were impressive. The topics for the contest were as follows: Children 10 and Under -Non-violence is bravery Children 11 and over-Is pen mightier than sword? Both age groups children had put […]
FIS Honors Ram Jethmalani
HOUSTON: On September 24, Foundation for India Studies (FIS) presented a Memento to Ram Jethmalani, an eminent Lawyer, Member of Parliament and a former Minister of Law and Justice for his “Lifelong efforts to uphold India’s laws and Constitution, and Social Justice”. Ram Jethmalani, during a short trip to Houston visited the University of Houston […]
David Raj—RIP
By Pradeep Anand On September 28, 2013, our dear friend David Raj, also known as Dorai and Gnanadorai Sathiaraj, son of Dr. (Mrs.) Stella Soundararaj and Dr. G. Soundararaj, passed away, peacefully, in Chennai, India. He had been ill for a while and his cousin/sister, Cheruba, and her husband, Dr. Santhosham, had convinced him […]
