IACCGH Women Mean Business
HOUSTON: On July 25 IACCGH hosted the second “IACCGH Women Mean Business” series at member Abrahams Rug’s showroom on Woodway. Pankaj Dhume, President, IACCGH welcomed everyone to the event. Dr. Marie Goradia, in her keynote address titled “The journey is more EXCITING than the destination” talked about her life in India, her career and philanthropy. […]
Janmastami, Appearance Day of Lord Sri Krishna
HOUSTON: As Vasudeva stood perplexed with the divine newborn held tightly to his chest, the chains that held him broke and the heavy iron doors that barred any escape, swung open. The guards were snoring, and Vasudeva swiftly ran into the pouring rain, the baby Krishna now in a basket in his hands. As he […]
Local Organizations Host Iftaar; Mayor, City Officials Attend
By Parth Dwivedi HOUSTON: Municipal and State representatives provided a notable presence at an iftaar celebration, held at Stafford Centre on Wednesday, July 24, where the tightly scheduled event showcased the 1000-strong community. As guests were arriving, a reserved participant, withholding his name, explained his support of this particular iftaar, “It’s a good thing because it […]
Friends Helping Friends Annual Fundraiser Slated for August 25
HOUSTON: Friends Helping Friends, a non-profit organization now in its 12th year, will hold its annual fundraiser on Sunday, August 25 at 6pm at Maggiano’s Italian restaurant on Post Oak Boulevard, which has become their standard location year after year for the event. About 300 people are expected to attend the event which allows FHF […]
HCC Trustee Neeta Sane Files for Re-election
HOUSTON: Houston Community College Trustee Neeta Sane officially filed for re-election to continue to represent the constituents of HCC District Seven. “It has been an incredible honor to represent the HCC students and the community. I am very grateful for the wonderful support and friendship I have received over the past six years.” said Sane. […]
Bahuda Yatra (Return Ratha Yatra) Celebrated at Durga Bari
HOUSTON: Bahuda yatra or return ratha yatra is the return journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra from their Aunt’s house (Gundicha Temple) to the main temple. It is significant in the sense that it completes the ratha yatra. Like last year, Char Dham Hindu Temple along with Houston Durga Bari Society and […]
yourDIL Celebrates Ramadan by Giving, Promoting Education in South Asia
By Parth Dwivedi HOUSTON: Iftaar on Thursday, July 18, held in the hall of Mezban Restaurant was marked by celebration of more than the usual practices of salat, prayer, and sawm, fasting. Zakat, alms-giving, was aptly celebrated by yourDIL, the youth outreach arm of the secular, L.A.-based 501(c)(3) charity, Developments in Literacy, or DIL for […]
Gita Camp 2013 Held at ISKCON, Hare Krishna Dham
HOUSTON: A fun-filled Gita Camp was held the week of July 8 at the Hare Krishna Dham (ISKCON) temple. There were over 55 children, ages three to thirteen, from all across the greater Houston area in attendance for each of the five full-days. The camp combined activities with traditional Vedic learning and values. There were […]
G.O.D. Conducts Four Different Cultural Summer Camps Across Houston
MANVEL: This summer, the Houston chapter of Global Organization for Divinity (G.O.D.) USA conducted four different “Gopa Kuteeram” summer camps for various age groups, three of them at Houston Namadwaar Prayer House in the Pearland/Manvel area, and a fourth one in Cypress. A number of kids and youth took part in these camps that aimed […]
FIA : Changing Gear for Better
By Nand Kapoor CHICAGO: Good, bad and indifferent things keep on happening in India and many times we are just silent spectators. In very recent days, three developments have been rather disturbing and caught up the eyes of all Indians in this part of the world. One is the Uttrakhand tragedy, the second one is […]
ASIE Presents Technical PDH Seminar
By Dinesh Shah HOUSTON: American Society of Indian Engineers (ASIE), a Houston based organization for engineers, architects, designers, and engineering technicians, presented a technical seminar on July 18 at Sankalp Restaurant conference/banquet hall in Sugar Land. The presenter Danny Hale, regional Sales manager of ADS Inc., introduced Polypropylene Pipe (PP), new innovations in Sanitary Sewer […]
Just the Beginning
HOUSTON: This day was marked as the first official day of Diwan at the up-and-coming Sikh National Center site. The program took place in the temporary Diwan Hall building in honor of Sangrand, at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 16. Upon short notice, approximately 150 people attended the program led by Bhai Makhan Singh Ji. […]
VSNA Blessed by Poojyashree Allamaprabhu Swamiji’s Visit
HOUSTON: Members of Veerashaiva Samaja of North America (VSNA)- Houston Chapter which recently celebrated the first ever Basaveshwara Jayanti were blessed by the visit of Poojyashree Allamaprabhu Swamiji from Basava Yoga Trust, Bangalore, India and Basava Divine Center, Austin. Swamiji visited the chapter during the July Mahamane. The Mahamane was hosted by Amruthesh, Jayanthi and […]
FIS Interviews Petroleum Geoscientist, Dr. Venkataratnam Kolla
His message: “Experience and Explore new frontiers of knowledge. Be prepared for changes.” HOUSTON: Who said Houston’s Indian community consists of only Doctors and Engineers? Little known fact in that there are outstanding Geoscientists (Geologists and Geophysicists) of Indian origin living in Houston quietly doing their research and publishing scientific papers, not seeking any publicity […]
Ratha Yatra at Durga Bari: Southern Sun Can’t Stop an Eastern Tradition
By Parth Dwivedi HOUSTON: The Ratha Yatra, or Chariot Festival, was celebrated at the Houston Durga Bari in Houston on Saturday, July 13. The event was organized to bring the festivities of the original Ratha Yatra held in Puri, Orissa every year closer to home. Traditionally, the festival is celebrated on the second day of […]
Greater Houston Ratha Yatra Witnessed by Huge Crowd of Houstonians
By Sujata Srikanteswaran HOUSTON: Over 4000 Houstonians witnessed the grand Chariot Festival of the Lord of the Universe, “Jagannath Ratha Yatra”, on Saturday, July 13 at the Discovery Green Park in Houston. The wide eyed and beautifully smiling siblings – Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra cast Their cooling and soothing Divine glances on the Houstonians, […]
Rath Yatra Draws in the Multitudes at VPSS
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: It was a monumental day last Sunday, July 14 at the VPSS premises for the organizers and volunteers of the Orissa Culture Center who in partnership with the Shri Sita Ram Foundation organized a rath yatra. Thanks to their combined efforts and dedication, the well-organized event was a resounding success with […]
With Awards, HGH Shows its Full Support for Hindu Youth
By Parth Dwivedi HOUSTON: The Hindus of Greater Houston, recognized young people for their contributions in the local community in roles of service and leadership in the 2013 Hindu Youth Awards Gala, hosted at the VPSS on the southwest side on Saturday, July 13. The organization’s President, Sharad Amin, said that the ceremony marked a […]
Grand Opening of Sri Govindaji Gaudiya Math Temple
HOUSTON: On July 13, the International Gaudiya Vedanta Society (IGVS) of Houston celebrated the grand opening of the new Sri Govindaji Gaudiya Matha temple with the installation of beautiful Deities of Sri Gaur Nitai, Sri Radha Govindaji and Sri Sita Rama Laxman Hanumanji. This Vedic educational and cultural center will be dedicated to the philosophy […]
Holistic Living to Get Best Out of Life and World Seminar
HOUSTON: A unique seminar was organized on Holistic Living to Get Best out of Life and World organized by the South Central Chapter of Holistic Science Charitable Research Foundation in Houston on Saturday, July 13 which was very well attended by a cross section of many different professions. Experienced self-realized Swamis Dr. Shaileshanandji and […]
