Happy Gurupurabh — Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, also is known as Gurpurabh and Prakash Utsav, marks the birthday of the tenth guru of Guru Gobind Singh, Gobind Singh was the Sikh Guru, a spiritual master, warrior, poet, and philosopher. The day is celebrated either in the month of January or December. Guru Gobind Singh was the 10 Sikh […]
Three Musketeers Win Texas Governor’s 2020 Volunteer Award
By Sanchali Basu Houston: They call themselves The Three Masketeers. They are a teenage trio from Pearland, who have been recently awarded the prestigious Governor’s Volunteer Award for 2020. These high schoolers were killing time during the forced lockdown, somewhat dejected that their research presentations at the Texas Science and Engineering Fair had also been […]
Houston Seniors Begin Getting Long-Sought Covid-19 Vaccinations
By Dylan McGuinness Houston: Hospitals and medical providers in Houston have begun vaccinating patients who are senior citizens this week, as the sweeping public inoculation campaign extends past front-line workers for the first time. Some 3,000 people who are 75 or older are scheduled to get their first shots this week at Methodist Hospital. Memorial […]
Sri Hanumanbagas Gilda, 97, Leaves a Rich Legacy of Wisdom
By Manu Shah On 5th December, Sri Hanumanbagas Gilda woke up at his usual hour and asked one of his caretakers to give him a bath. The man was puzzled by this unusual request as Sri Hanumanbagasji normally had a bath later in the day. At 9:16 am, the patriarch of the Gilda family breathed […]
Hindus of Greater Houston Present 2020 Youth Awards
By Manu Shah Houston: Hindus of Greater Houston closed out 2020 with an uplifting event, honoring ten Hindu youth who live their Hindu values by finding enterprising ways to serve the community. Nominated by various Hindu faith based organizations, they were recognized for their service to the community and promoting Hindu culture at the 10th […]
Leuva Patel Family Loses Two Sons: 19, 14
Cleveland, Texas: Two teenagers, a 14-year-old and a 19-year-old, were killed Saturday in a violent, multi-vehicle crash in Celeveland while on their way home with their parents. At approximately 6:45 p.m., the family was in a Toyota Camry stopped in traffic due to a vehicle fire on Interstate 69 near the San Jacinto River when […]
Devotees Perform Bhoomi Pujan for First Hanuman Temple in Brookshire
Brookshire: With Lord Hanuman ji’s grace and community support, Devotees successfully completed the Bhoomi Pujan for the first Hanuman Temple in Brookshire, Katy, West Houston during Nov 27-29th. Challenges of continuing Covid Pandemic and rather sudden onset of cold and rain were respectfully managed by a strong Volunteer Team. Puja rituals and Yagnas were conducted […]
Eminent Geneticist Krishna Dronamraju Passes Away, 83
Houston: Dronamraju Krishna Rao (14 January 1937 – 3 December 2020) was an Indian-born geneticist and president of the Foundation for Genetic Research in Houston, Texas. He was born in Pithapuram, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. One focus of his work has been the research of his mentor J. B. S. Haldane. He […]
FIS Third Heritage Day Celebrates Indian Cuisine
By Nish Bhan Houston: Nothing represents India’s diverse history and cultures better than its food. Indian cuisine is known throughout the globe for its variety, bold spices, and exciting flavors. From delicious dosas in the South to Kashmiri yakhni in the North, no two parts of Indian cuisine are the same. And, each cuisine in […]
Hindus of Greater Houston 10th Annual Hindu Youth Awards 2020
By Manu Shah Houston: Like most other celebrations this year, the 10th Hindu Youth Awards will also be celebrated virtually on 19 December, from 8 pm to 9:30 pm. The celebrations will honor ten youth who were nominated by the Greater Houston area temples and organizations and will recognize them for their outstanding achievements and […]
Ekal Foundation’s Unprecedented $6.5 Million Magnificent Gala
By Prakash Waghmare On Saturday, December 5, “Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation (EVF)” hosted a magnificent Star-studded Gala, called ‘Future of India’. This Gala-2020 raised record-setting $6.5 Million in pledges & donations for the special projects. The highlight of this virtual event was not only the participation of a galaxy of outstanding personalities, but also, the way […]
Guru Nanak Ji Jayanti Celebrated by Sikhs throughout the Globe
Amritsar: Guru Nanak Dev Ji – the first Sikh Guru’s birthday – is widely celebrated across the globe. The auspicious day is known as Guru Nanak Jayanti, Gurpurab or Guru Nanak Prakash Parv. This year, Guru Nanak Jayanti falls on November 30. Ahead of this day, Gurudwaras are decked up and the festive fervour can […]
Akshaya Patra Raises Covid Relief through A Grand Virtual ‘Gratitude’ Gala
New York: A grand finale virtual gala of 2020, the Gratitude Gala, was held this past Saturday evening. The Gratitude Gala was a huge success having over 10,000 attendees who viewed the event on Akshaya Patra’s webpage, Facebook, Youtube and TV Asia, and raised over $3 million. The funds raised will provide COVID relief to […]
IACCGH Webinar Features Houston Port Authority, Walmart Executives
By Manu Shah Houston: On October 30, Walmart’s Vice President of Merchandising Gita Chakrabarti and Houston Port Commissioner Cheryl Creuzot shared a virtual dais as Keynote Speakers for the IACCGH Women Mean Business (WMB) Series. The Webinar, replete with practical advice and insights on what it takes for a woman to succeed, stemmed from their […]
VOSAP to Recognize 50 Winners of ‘Art from Heart’ Contest
Launched in June 2020, the International Art Contest “VOSAP Art From Heart” is an effort to stir up action, social transformation to build a global, inclusive society by (VOSAP). The objective is to engage, create a mass movement of people for better understanding of Specially Abled People. This global art contest is first of its […]
Hope You’re OK
By Pramod Kulkarni, Editor The most endearing aspect of the American culture is Thanksgiving. The holiday doesn’t have a religious significance, but was created after the American Civil War by President Abraham Lincoln. It does have a historical antecedent to the Thanksgiving feast enjoyed by the American Pilgrims and their Native American benefactors. Never mind […]
Tamil Nadu Foundation’s Children’s Day Fund Raising Virtual Event
By Bala J Balachandran Houston: The Tamil Nadu Foundation – Houston Chapter’s (TNF) Children’s Day Event was held virtually on November 15, 2020 to raising funds for adopted school children in Tiruvarur District. More than fifty people have participated including the coordinators, donors and special guests. The celebration started virtually at 2pm and went on […]
A ‘Decolonized’ English Translation of Bhagavad Gita
Vancouver, BC: Ten years in the making, a new English version of the world’s most translated – and mistranslated – ancient Indian scripture could be the purest because it does not include colonial, Western or Christian distortions. Written more than 5,000 years ago – some calculate 7,500 years ago – the Bhagavad Gita is considered […]
Sewa Receives “Love Takes Action” Award from New York Life
Houston: Sewa International announced today that it was awarded a $50,000 Love Takes Action Award from the New York Life Foundation. The grant will support the underserved community in Harris County, Texas, by providing food kits, distributing personal protective equipment (masks), hand sanitizers, and offering education and edutainment support to schoolchildren. The Love Takes Action […]
‘America’s Table’: A Broadcast about Thanksgiving 2020 on KPRC
By Linda Lorrelle America’s Table Thanksgiving 2020. With all the chaos and heartbreak that defines this year, I’ll bet you this –America’s Tables will look and feel a lot different. In the midst of turkey and all the trimmings, there will likely be talk of COVID tests and Zoom meetings. Virtual school and mask wearing. […]
