‘Prayer for Care’ giving Shradhanjali to late Lata Mangeshkar
HOUSTON: The Prayer for Care sessions, created by Mrs. Vinita Arora, began in 2020 in order to circumvent the immense amount of anxiety created around the world, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The platform has weekly zoom sessions, allowing for members to become a part of mantra chanting and bhajans. Prayer for Care […]
Ashwin Rao: Eagle Scout from Village School
HOUSTON: Ashwin Rao, a sophomore from The Village School, a private pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade school located in the Energy Corridor, has developed a passion for robotics. He enjoys it so much that he wanted to make sure students in three of Houston’s underprivileged schools had the same opportunity and access to robotics as he did. […]
Coming Soon: Tagore Grove Memorial in Houston
By Pradeep Anand HOUSTON: Rabindranath Tagore visited the City of Houston on February 13, 1921. He spoke at Rice University and our city played a significant role in Gurudev Tagore’s effort in raising funds for Shantiniketan. Houston was the number one contributor on the tour that included New York, Boston, Chicago and many other U.S. […]
FCCRS Hosts Virtual fundraiser for Cancer Patient Manish Arora
HOUSTON: The Foundation For Children Cancer, Research and Support, a Houston-based non-profit held a magnificent on-line fundraiser on Sunday evening, February 27,for Manish Aurora, a 43 year-old cancer patient at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center who is battling a serious cancer, diffused large B-cell lymphoma. The virtual fundraiser called Umeed (Hope) started with the introduction of […]
India, Sewa Helping Ukraine Evacuation
HOUSTON: As airstrikes cause extensive damage and people flee Ukraine in large numbers, Sewa International volunteers in Europe have helped more than 3,200 individuals in the past six days to cross the border to reach safety. Sewa volunteers are working with another 3,680 people who have registered for evacuation through the Sewa helpline. Over 250 […]
Sanjay Ram to Chair Houston METRO
HOUSTON: Mayor Sylvester Turner has nominated a well-respected engineer, long-time community leader, and current METRO board member to serve as the next Chair of the public transit agency. Sanjay “Ram” Ramabhadran has served on the METRO Board of Directors since May 2015 and is the current Chair of the Capital & Strategic Planning Committee and a […]
Rajeev Aluru to Lead Ekal Vidyalaya’s Houston Chapter
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Rajeev Aluru inherited more than an analytical and goal oriented mindset from his father. Growing up, he silently observed and absorbed his father’s philanthropic zeal from helping countless families to overseeing the construction of the town’s well known Balaji temple. Similarly driven, Rajeev is leading Ekal Vidyalaya’s educational initiatives as its […]
College Scholarships from Southwestern National Bank
HOUSTON: Southwestern National Bank Scholarship Program is funded by Southwestern National Bank (Member FDIC) to recognize and assist outstanding high school graduates reduce the financial burden for college. Southwestern National Bank Scholars are selected based on their financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. Each year a total of $5,000.00 will be awarded to five […]
Komal Khatri is Mrs. Bharat Elite Winner
HOUSTON: Komal Khatri is the Mrs. Bharat Elite Winner and also earned the title “Gloriously Glam” during the Miss Bharat Texas Peagent. She was crowned by CEO & Founder of Miss Bharat Platform Rashmi Bedi and VP of Miss Bharat Texas – Dr. Nisha Sundaragopal in Houston. In nationals, she won the title “Beauty with […]
Akshaya Patra Houston Hosts Informative Dinner
HOUSTON: Akshaya Patra Houston Chapter hosted an informative dinner on Friday February 4, 2022. Navin Goel Chief Executive Officer and Ankita Narula Vice President of Development of Akshaya Patra USA were present. Ankita Narula Introduced Navin Goel as well as Houston Chair Ashok Shah, Samrat Bera and Sanjeev Yamdagni. Navin Goel and Ankita Narula gave […]
Annu Naik is Pratham-Houston President
HOUSTON: Pratham USA is pleased to announce the appointment of Annu Rao Naik as president of the Houston chapter.Annu will be taking the reins from Dhiren Shethia who has led the chapter to great success despite the pandemic. Under Dhiren’s leadership, the Houston Chapter exceeded its fundraising goals and planned successful events that raised funds for programs in India. […]
Statue of Equality Inauguration: A Proud Moment for Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple-Houston Devotees
By Aparna Tamirisa and Ranganath Kandala HYDERABAD: As we speak, the inaugural ceremony of the Statue of Equality is taking place in Telangana, India. A magnificent symbol of inclusion, The Statue of Equality was entirely conceptualized by Acharya His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Tridandi Chinnajeeyar Swamiji. The Statue is a reminder, at a time where […]
Zoroastrian Association Launches Bapsi Sidhwa Literary Prize
HOUSTON: On Friday, January 14, 2022, the Zoroastrian Association of Houston launched the Bapsi Sidhwa Literary Prize for Zoroastrian authors. Organized jointly by FIRES and the ZAH Library, Zoroastrian authors presented an opportunity to pay tribute to a writer and humanitarian who has been acclaimed and admired all over the world. The Prize of $ […]
EGMH observes Shraddhanjali: A tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
HOUSTON: Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston, EGMH, along with Arya Samaj Greater Houston, Unity Houston, Ismaili Jamatkhana Center and other organizations commemorated 74th martyrdom anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi for truth and nonviolence as Shraddhanjali, a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Arya Samaj Greater Houston. Mahatma Gandhi said “I shall conquer untruth by truth. And […]
Anjali Agrawal: Presidential Scholar Candidate
HOUSTON: Anjali Agrawal, a graduating senior at Harmony School of Innovation – Sugar Land, has been named a candidate in the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2022. Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is one […]
Atul Vir in Dealerscope 2022 Hall of Fame
LAS VEGAS: The Dealerscope 2022 Hall of Fame honors five leaders who have consistently excelled throughout their illustrious careers in the appliance, consumer technology, and retail sectors. Among the winners is Atul Vir, Founder and President Equator Advanced Appliances, based in Houston. Atul Vir isn’t just an executive; he’s also a founder, inventor, and author. […]
“Papaji” Bechardas Thakkar, 89, Passes: A Pioneer of Little India
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Bechardas Thakkar was the owner and the president of East West International Inc. on Hillcroft Ave. in Houston. He left his human body for his onward Journey on January 19, 2022. His funeral service was held at Sugar Land Mortuary, Sugar Land on January 25, 2022. His family members, friends and […]
HGH Chairman Dev Mahajan Retires, New Chairman is Rasesh Dalal
HOUSTON: Hindus of Greater Houston wishes to announce its Chairman Shri. Dev Mahajan retiring from the HGH Advisory Council after having served his 10-year tenure. Upon his retirement, Shri Rasesh Dalal, VPSS will assume the role of Chairman of the Advisory Council. HGH held a meeting at Arya Samaj on January 22nd, 2022. Sanjay Jain, […]
ICC Celebrates Republic Day with Engrossing, Virtual Video Production
By Vandana Gadde HOUSTON: The India Culture Center celebrated India’s 73rd Republic Day event in a spectacular way on January 30th via Zoom, Facebook Live and Youtube Live with over 250 attendees watching the event live across the channels. ICC President, Jasmeeta Singh, ICC Secretary, Santosh Verma, ICC Director & Event Chair, Pavana Gadde, Event Co-Chair […]
