Washington Shooting Victim Had Houston Connection
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: One of the victims of the shooting rampage that began at the Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters building in Washington, DC has a strong connection in the Houston area, it was learnt on Monday shortly after the names of those who were killed was released. Vishnu Pandit, 61, was best friends […]
ISKCON of Houston Celebrated Radhastami
By Virginia M. Ford HOUSTON: The Hare Krishna Dham, ISKCON of Houston, was lively on Thursday, September 12 as devotees celebrated with ecstatic loving devotion Radhastami. Radhastami is the appearance of Srimati Radharani, Lord Krishna’s greatest devotee. Radha is the feminine facet of the Absolute Truth and Krishna’s feminine energy. Just as the sunshine is […]
Spiritual Workshop on Practices of GURU Basavanna
Basava Divine Center (BDC), Austin, Texas, USA and Basava Yoga Trust, Bangalore, India conducted a two-day family workshop, ‘Basava Kammata’, during the Labor Day weekend for the followers of Guru Basavanna. This instructive workshop, guided by Poojyashree Allamaprabhu Swamiji and Poojya Rupaka Akka consisted of programs for both adults and children. It was well attended […]
Tiny Tots Register for Classes as Others Petition the Lord with Prayers
By Jawahar Malhotra LEMONT, IL: It was a overcast, drizzly Sunday last September 15, with just a slight chill in the air hinting that cold weather was around the corner, but the parking lot was busy with a steady stream of cars driving around to the cul de sac in front of the classroom building. […]
AIM for Seva is Proud to Bring Rukmini Vijayakumar of “NAYANI” to Houston….Again
HOUSTON: Aim for Seva is at its annual fundraising. And, Rukmini Vijayakumar (Rukku) and her troupe, who dazzled Houston’s crowd of some 900 last year, is helping ..Again. Rukku is a ballet and bharatnatyam dancer, model, and film actress. An Honors graduate from the Boston Conservatory , she has performed in forums across the world. […]
GHRCF Golf Tournament
HOUSTON: On August 21, 100 golfers participated in the first annual Greater Houston Retailers Charitable Foundation’s (GHRCF), golf tournament at Windrose Country Club. The event was very successful and through the generosity of individual donors, participants and sponsors, the GHRCF team raised over $29,000. Many thanks to GHRCF’s partners for their support . About GHRCF: […]
Hindu Mahasabha of America Observes Hindu Memorial Day
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” — George Santayana HOUSTON: Hindu Congress of America observed Hindu memorial day in Houston. Hindu Memorial Day is observed to commemorate (Shradhanjli ) to Hindus who died by Muslims and British atrocities. The program began with a silent prayer in memory of Hindus who […]
Kerala Medical Graduates Convention in Houston
HOUSTON: Association of Kerala Medical Graduates (AKMG), 34th Annual Convention concluded in Houston with a Grand Gala at Hilton Americas in Downtown. A musical concert lead Malayalam’s music legends KS Chitra and MG Sreekumar, featuring a 12 artist live orchestra followed the Gala and entertained the guests till late at night. The convention started when […]
“Incredible India” Marks Milestone 5 Years
Local Dance School Expands Nationally and Celebrates Fifth Anniversary MISSOURI CITY: For the fifth year, Shingari’s School of Rhythm (SSR) brings their beautiful, intricate and high-energy Indian dance program to the Houston area Saturday, October 5. Incredible India is a one-night extravaganza of ethnic dance at the Stafford Civic Center and tickets are now available […]
Dharma and Yoga Fest Reawakens Spirit of Swami Vivekananda
HOUSTON – On Saturday, September 7, Houston witnessed one glorious moment in the annals of Indian-American events history when close to 1000 representatives from 66 organizations joined hands in celebrating “Dharma and Yoga Fest” (DYF), a unique “once in a life time” event spreading the message of “Universal Peace Through Dharma and Yoga”. Spearheaded by […]
Krishna’s Celestial Birth Celebrated with Swirling Dancers
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: You don’t often see Mayor Annise Parker dancing the dandia raas with hundreds of other people, but this past Saturday, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, you could see her trading taps of the sticks with Manisha Gandhi as they both went around the immense hall. It was an occasion […]
IACF will Celebrate 25 Years of Giving at Silver Jubilee Gala on September 21
By Murthy Divakaruni HOUSTON: On Saturday, Sept 21, Indo American Charity Foundation, one of the primary philanthropic organizations of the Indian American society of Houston will celebrate 25 years of giving back to the Houston community with their Silver Jubilee gala fundraiser. The gala will be held at Hilton Americas, 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TX […]
Large Indian Presence at UNICEF’s Society Ball
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It is one of the most coveted invitations of the year in this city and this past Friday, September 6 was an especially significant one for the Southwest Regional Chapter of UNICEF at its Audrey Hepburn Society Ball at the Wortham Center. It was a sold out event that brought together […]
Radio Hungama’s Ganesha Mahotsav a Grand Success
Click here for Collage HOUSTON: The Houston Indian community witnessed an event that showcased the rich heritage of the Hindu population while providing wholesome Texas style hospitality and entertainment. To organize a religious event of grand stage and to invite the who’s who of the Indian community of the Houston area is not an easy […]
Join HAF and Congressman Ami Bera in Houston on September 21
HOUSTON: The only Indian-American currently serving Congress, Rep. Ami Bera (CA-7) will be the keynote speaker at HAF’s Annual Houston Awareness & Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, September 21. In addition to sharing his personal journey to Congress, Rep. Bera will also be highlighting key developments from his recent eight-day visit to India, where he met […]
California Democrat Sunil Kulkarni Appointed a Superior Court Judge
SACRAMENTO: Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has announced the appointment of prominent Indo-American lawyer, Sunil R. Kulkarni, to a judgeship in the Santa Clara County Superior Court. According to the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California, Kulkarni will be the first South Asian American judge appointed to a state judgeship in northern California. In […]
Daya’s 2013 Free Seminar: White House to Hillcroft Explores Issues of Immigration, Race relations and the South Asian Community
HOUSTON — Daya’s 2013 annual free seminar on Saturday, September 28, explores the issues of immigration, race relations and their impact on the South Asian community. Featured speaker is Deepa Iyer, Executive Director of South Asian American Leading Together (SAALT). SAALT is a national, non-profit organization based in the Washington DC area that addresses issues […]
Spectacular Celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi at Shirdi Sai Jalaram Mandir
HOUSTON: A large group of families together celebrated what is called “Saamoohika Ganesh Chaturthi”, a community celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi last Sunday, September 8 at Shirdi Sai Jalaram Mandir, West Belfort location. The program had an auspicious start in the morning with Ganesh homam – an elaborate process invoking Lord Ganesh. Ganapathi homam is typically […]
The Anatomy of a Show
By Malay Vyas HOUSTON: Long after the seats are dusted off, stage cleared of all clutter, green rooms stripped of all costumes and the excited chatter of the dancers has faded, the anatomy of the show usually points at the key technical and production aspects. Sponsors are the lifeline to any show and without the […]
India House Hosts Lecture by World-Renowned Yoga Author Dr. H.R. Nagendra
HOUSTON: Keeping with the tradition of bringing internationally well-known figures to Houston, India House was proud to host a free yoga and jyotish lecture titled “Yoga for Positive Mind & Body” given by Dr. H.R. Nagendra on August 29. With over seventy-five people in attendance, the lecture was cosponsored by India House, The Museum of […]
