Indo-American Charity Foundation’s ‘Bollywood Night’ Gala
HOUSTON: The Indo-American Charity Foundation (IACF) will hold its annual gala on Friday, December 2nd 2022, at Knanaya Community Center in Missouri City. The theme for this year’s gala is “Bollywood Night”. The event will showcase IACF’s supporting charities, individuals and organizations that share its mission to serve communities in the Greater Houston area. The […]
Assam Team at Texas India Fest in San Antonio
Diwali celebrations are held all across the globe with great pomp and cheer.In San Antonio, Texas, the Indian community continues to celebrate and bring all diverse groups together to celebrate Diwali. India Association of San Antonio (IASA) is very passionate about the growing Indian community and engages in organizing cultural events to bring everyone together. […]
For Business Hopefuls, Guidance Available at Franchise Expo
CONROE, TX: The Franchise Expo to be held November 12 and 13 at the Lone Star Convention Center in Conroe offers an excellent opportunity for business hopefuls to learn the intricacies of the franchise world. It is a chance to learn about the latest and greatest franchise business models. The Expo will offer completely free […]
19th Annual India House Gala: “Serving Communities Together”
HOUSTON: 19th Annual India House Gala was hosted on Saturday, October 22nd with lots of lights, dynamic speakers, numerous community leaders, friends, entertainment, and tasteful food. The theme this year was “Serving Communities Together”. It was another proud moment for India House where they were able to showcase the hard work that has been going […]
A Bright Dipavali at at Chinmaya Mission Houston
By Satchitananda Dipavali, the most iconic among Hindu festivals, also called as Diwali was celebrated with great pomp and festivity at Chinmaya Mission Houston (CMH) on October 23rd, 2022. Also called Diwali, Dipavali literally translates to mean “rows of lamps.” The day marks Sri Rama’s return to Ayodhya after his victory in Lanka. It also […]
Town Center becomes a Village Square Full of Garba Revelers
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: Over the past decade, the South Asian community has grown so much in the Greater Houston area and is so spread out that there are dense pockets of desis scattered all across the region. But none rival the community that lives in Ft Bend county, and especially in Sugar Land. […]
Colors, Lights and Food Mark Joyous Diwali Celebrations at BAPS Mandir
HOUSTON: On October 21st, 2022, colors, lights and food fused with joy and tradition, as Diwali – The Festival of Lights – was celebrated at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Houston. Diwali is the most widely celebrated festival by Indian and Hindus around the world. October is being celebrated as Hindu Heritage Month, and community […]
Joyous Diwali Celebration at Arya Samaj of Houston
HOUSTON: On October 22nd, 2022, members of Arya Samaj Greater Houston joyously celebrated Diwali Yajna. Diwali is the auspicious Hindu festival of lights which celebrates and symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and new beginnings. Recognized as India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year, ASGH 500+ family members gathered […]
Isha Mishra Sings National Anthem in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE: The crowd roared as a 14 year old ordinary Indian American girl from Charlotte, North Carolina nailed her last note in front of a crowd of 8,000 people. Isha Mishra, a student and aspiring theatre performer, beautifully sang the US National Anthem in Charlotte’s Bojangles Coliseum on October 15. The successful performance is the culmination […]
Siddhayogi (Shri Guruji) Visits Houston to Teach Pranayama from Bhagavd Gita
By Vinay Karna Houstonians will be delighted to see a Siddhayogi (Shri Guruji) visit and personally teach the secret internal pranayama from Bhagavad Gita between October 14 and October 30. He breaks the common misconception that pranayama is concerned with external oxygen through nostrils and teaches the scientific pranayama that heals from ailments and help […]
The 11th Diwali Festival in Done, but Arun Verma’s Work is Not Done
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND, TX: Another successful Dusserah/Diwali Mela is now done, with over 10,000 people coming to watch and participate in it last Saturday, October 22 at the Constellation Field home of the Minor League Sugar Land Space Cowboys baseball team. For many people who have come to the event over the past […]
IITAGH Hosts Picnic at Lost Creek Park
SUGAR LAND: Many of the members and supporters of the Indian Institute of Technology of Greater Houston were disappointed when its annual picnic was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid. This year, a determined group of the IITAGH board led by Akanksha Garg made sure that even the slightly hot Houston weather was glorious for […]
Brij & Sunita Agrawal Donate $1 Million for UH Sugar Land
By Juhi Varma HOUSTON: The University of Houston received a $1 million donation from Sugar Land entrepreneur Brij Agrawal and his wife Sunita to fund new lab equipment at the UH College of Technology building in Sugar Land, the school announced Tuesday. The building’s ground-floor auditorium will be named the Brij and Sunita Agrawal Auditorium. “I am thrilled to know […]
Muhammad Sheikh Receives WAC Global Leader Award
HOUSTON: Prominent Community organizer and recognized Volunteer, Muhammad Saeed Sheikh received 2022 Global Leader of Influence Award from the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston, at the 24th Annual Jesse H. Jones Award Luncheon and becomes the first South Asian Pakistani American nominated for this prestigious recognition on his international impact, exceptional leadership, and outstanding […]
IACCGH Receives Praise for Strengthening US-India Partnership
By Seema Hakhu Kachru HOUSTON: India is America’s ninth largest trading partner and holds a stock of almost $13 billion in foreign direct investment in the US, creating more than 70,000 jobs, a leading Indian-American international trade policy expert has said. Speaking at the annual Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) on Saturday, […]
BAPS Charities Organizes 100 Blood Drives
HOUSTON: In a time of great need, the spirit of giving was clearly visible as individuals gathered at BAPS Charities Blood Donation Drives organized throughout USA and Canada. BAPS Charities organized a record-breaking 100 blood drives across North America in partnership with local blood banks. These drives helped collect 4,000 pints of blood to potentially […]
Houston Livestock & Rodeo Scholarships
HOUSTON: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced that 29 graduate-level college students will receive a total of $464,590 in educational funding through the Rodeo’s Graduate Assistantship Program. These funds will support 26 students pursuing master’s degrees and three doctoral students for the 2022-2023 academic year. “Supporting agricultural research at Texas universities that offer some […]
Houston to Host International Maheshwari Rajasthani Convention; Nov. 24-27
By Trusha Chandak HOUSTON: The International Maheshwari Rajasthani Convention (IMRC 2022), a bi-annual flagship event of the Maheshwari Mahasabha of North America will be held at Marriott Marquis Houston from 24-27 November. The convention’s overarching goal is to unite Rajasthani families, foster relationships with people from other Chapters, and present and share our rich culture, […]
Your Vote Matters: Exercise Your Right to Vote
Have your ever wondered lately where our country and our democracy are headed? Do you believe in government’s capacity to work for the people? Do you think our democracy has been wounded? Remember January 6 th, 2021. Do you believe that we should do our part to make sure democracy functions, something for which our […]
