Adventurous Visit to Shri Amarnath Temple in Jammu & Kashmir
By Ananya Chandak In early July 2022, my family, and my extended family, a total of thirty-one people, visited the Shri Amarnath Temple in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The Amarnath Yatra is a shrine for the God Shiva in the Himalayan mountains near Lidder Valley and stands at an elevation of 3,888m above sea level. […]
A Community Icon Turns 92 with a Bang: Col. Raj Bhalla
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: When Raj Bhalla and his wife Kanwal moved to the Houston area in 1995, they had no idea that how much they would become the beloved couple of the community. It was a combination of their affection for people and causes as well as willingness to give of their time and […]
Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations Marked on Oct. 2
By Dr. Nidhi Trehan It is a rare event in the diaspora when members of the social justice community congregate and celebrate visionaries such as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, (known as “Mahatma” or “Great Soul”) and Martin Luther King Jr. on the same platform, but Austin-based community group, Friends of India, Texas (FIT) did just that on […]
Club 24 Plus Celebrates Diwali, Plans Philanthropy Event
By Jawahar Malhotra KATY: It was a beautiful night of Saturday, October 1, with the right amount of cool crispness in the air to hold an outdoor party by the softly lit pool, especially one at the gorgeous home of Anu and Sagar Naik. And all the beautiful people associated with Club 24 Plus, a […]
Navroz Prasla, Chairman of NTV America, Meets VP Kamala Harris at Annual JJ Reception in Texas
AUSTIN: Indian-American Business magnate and Chairman of NTV America Navroz Prasla met Honorable Vice President of the US Kamala Harris at the JJ Reception. The Annual Johnson-Jordan Reception is a major event meant to help the Democratic Party raise funds for voting efforts before the elections. The event took place in Austin, Texas, and was […]
IAPAC Reception for Mealer, GOP Candidate for Harris County Judge
HOUSTON: On September 30, 2022, the Indian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) of Greater Houston hosted Alexandra Mealer, candidate for Harris County Judge at the India House. Randhir Sahni, co-chair of the event, opened the evening with remarks about the history of IAPAC and introduced the key speaker, former Judge Ed Emmett. Emmett a very […]
FIS Participates in Oral History Meet
HOUSTON: On September 10,2022, Foundation for India Studies (FIS) has participated in the 11th. Annual Conference of the Texas Oral History Association (TOHA ). The Conference was held for two consecutive days in the Gregory School and the Holocaust Museum in Houston. FIS Board member, Hiren Sarema FIS made a power point presentation about the […]
1000 Lights for Peace Celebrates 153rd Birth Centenary of Mahatma Gandhi
HOUSTON: Celebration of Mahatma Gandhi’s 153rd Birthday as 1000 Lights for Peace took place on Sunday, October 2nd , 2022, at the Arya Samaj Greater Houston (ASGH). The 1000 Lights for Peace program started at 5 pm with a warm welcome from Mr. Sanjay Jain who serves on the Board of both ASGH and Eternal Gandhi […]
Devipaksha Started with Houston’s 1st Durga Puja at Vedanta Society
By Sanchali Basu With the increasing number of Bengalis in the greater Houston area, more Durga pujas are being held to accommodate the desire of all Bengalis to participate in their biggest festival of the year. Durga Puja, however, is not limited to a celebration by the Bengalis, but is a celebration by all Hindus […]
FCCRS Holds First Gala to Raise >$130K for Children’s Cancer Research & Suport
$130K for Children’s Cancer Research & Suport" title="FCCRS Holds First Gala to Raise >$130K for Children’s Cancer Research & Suport" />HOUSTON: It was a magical evening of Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research & Support’s first Gala with like-minded individuals who engaged in a meaningful conversation. It was an evening of toasting to a fantastic organization, a chance to support a great cause, and a forum for building long-lasting relationships. Over 300 people attended the first […]
BAPS Donates $75K to Susan G. Komen Foundation via Walk-Run 2022
STAFFORD, TX: Over 2,100 participants came together at the picturesque Sugar Land Town Square earlier this year, on April 24, to join In the Joy of Others: Walk-Run 2022 that was organized by BAPS Charities. These enthusiastic participants were part of an even larger movement of walkers and runners at similar walkathons organized in over […]
Capacity Turnout for ASIE’s Annual 2022 Scholarship Fundraiser
HOUSTON: The American Society of Indian Engineers and Architects hosted its Scholarship Fundraiser event in-person on Thursday, September 22 at the Hyatt Regency West Houston. With support from the event sponsor, corporate sponsors and attendees the ASIE’s is continuing its tradition of the Annual Scholarship program, started in 1998. This year’s fundraiser helped raise funds […]
HGH Recognizes 75 Hindu Youth for Fostering Indian Culture
By Partha Krishnaswamy PEARLAND: On 10 September, seventy five Hindu youth were recognized and honored for their strong sense of community, fostering conversations about Indian culture, and inspiring the next generation of leaders with their contributions. HGH Past President Partha Krishnaswamy’s brainchild of awarding 75 Hindu youth this year to commemorate India’s “Azadi ka Amrit […]
Sewa International Conducts Second Successful Annual Charity Golf Event
PEARLAND: Sewa international’s charity golf event to commemorate 9/11 had a successful second year at the Clear Creek Golf Course in Pearland. Texas State Representative, Ed Thompson, District 29, teed off the inaugural shot with the Sewa Golf ball after a moment of silence in memory of the brave victims of 9/11. Mayor Of Pearland, […]
A Happy Beginning for Chinmaya Mission of Houston’s Bala Vihar
By Shalini Konde HOUSTON: Arriving at Houston’s Chinmaya Prabha facility on the pleasant morning of September 11th, 2022, brought with it the joy and warmth of meeting friends and families after a long time. While BalaVihar had continued uninterrupted over the past three years via online classes, one could feel the buzz of renewed energy […]
Mama Turns 94 with Many Admirers Around Her
By Jawahar Malhotra KATY: When she turned 78 in 2006, it was a total surprise to her when she entered Gourmet India restaurant where 70 people shouted “Happy Birthday, Mama”! Stunned and overcome with emotion, she was also delighted to have the affection of so many around her. And it has been a birthday event […]
Ramesh Cherivirala: Forbes Top Financial Security Professional
SUGAR LAND: Ramesh Cherivirala from the Houston office of New York Life has been listed on the 2022 Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals Best-in-State list. The individuals named to this list of distinguished professionals were chosen based on many criteria considered by an independent research firm. A New York Life agent for 20 years, Dr. […]
Archana Bharadwaj Wins Young Citizen Award from Exchange Club of Sugar Land
SUGAR LAND: First Colony Middle School student, Archana Bharadwaj, has been honored as the Young Citizen of the Month by the Exchange Club of Sugarland. The award recognizes her commitment to community service, leadership and academic achievement. A high achiever both academically and in the Indian Cultural space, Archana is also an elegant Bharatnatyam dancer. […]
JVB Preksha Center Hosts Niyojikaji’s Welcome & Maitri Diwas Program
By Seema Jain JVB Preksha Meditation Center hosted its first community event, Niyojikaji’s Welcome program & Maitri Diwas under the auspicious guidance of Samani Malay Pragyaji & Samani Neeti Pragyaji (Disciples of Acharya Shri Mahashraman) on Sunday, Sept 11th 2022 with a grand celebration. Niyojikaji Samani Dr. Amal Pragyaji & Samani Jigyasa Pragyaji were visiting […]
Unique and Historic Recognition & Celebration of 75 Youth Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav– “A Memorable Yuvotsav”
PEARLAND: It was an outstanding and original idea of the Past President of Hindus of Greater Houston, (HGH), Partha Krishnaswamy, who suggested to celebrate 75 Hindu youth this year, on the 75th year of India’s Independence. 75 youth were recognized for their service to the Community. This year Hindu Youth awards was held at the […]
