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Prashant Muzumdar: 1971-2023

Prashant Muzumdar: 1971-2023

HOUSTON: We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Prashant Muzumdar, loving husband, father, and friend, who passed away on October 3, 2023 in a car accident. Born on February 11, 1971, Prashant’s 52 years were filled with laughter, wisdom, and a profound love for his family and friends. Prashant is survived by his […]

Hindu Community Stands beside the Jewish Community in Houston

Hindu Community Stands beside the Jewish Community in Houston

HOUSTON: Hindus of Greater Houston has provided its support to the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston to provide aid and relief to the people of Israel considering the horrendous attack. HGH has pledged a donation of $10,000 to the Jewish Federation of Houston’s “Support for Israel Fund”. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the innocent […]

Houston Indians Attend Reception for India’s President Ram Nath Kovind

Houston Indians Attend Reception for India’s President Ram Nath Kovind

HOUSTON: An elite segment of the Indo-American community in Houston attended a dinner reception in honor of Ram Nath Kovind, the 14th President of India from 2017 to 2022. The reception took place on Friday, October 6 evening at the Post Oak Hotel in the Galleria area. The presidential reception was organized by Maneesh Media, […]

Dr. Sumit Ganguly Speaks at Inaugural Tagore Center Lecture Series

Dr. Sumit Ganguly Speaks at Inaugural Tagore Center Lecture Series

HOUSTON: To build a global village at Tagore Center in the heart of a very diverse city like the City of Houston had been a dream come true for the founders Dr. Ruma Acharya and Asoke Dey Sarkar. The dream is taking shape on a 14-acre land of hope and harmony in Southwest Houston. On […]

Hindu Campsite Fundraiser a $5.6 MM Investment in Community’s Future Generations

Hindu Campsite Fundraiser a $5.6 MM Investment in Community’s Future Generations

Subhash, Saroj Gupta Make Initial $1.7 million Donation By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The South Asian community across the nation has been growing at a fast clip as also in Texas. But nowhere has the community been as active in the past decade – COVID notwithstanding – as it has been in the Houston area. It […]

Eternal Gandhi Museum in Houston Opens on Gandhi Jayanti, Offers Interactive Look at His Life

Eternal Gandhi Museum in Houston Opens on Gandhi Jayanti, Offers Interactive Look at His Life

  By Juhi Varma HOUSTON: Martin Luther King’s nephew, Isaac Newton Farris Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson, Dr. Rajmohan Gandhi, were among those who gathered Monday afternoon to celebrate the grand opening of the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston. Held on Oct. 2, 2023, Gandhi’s 154th birthday, the ribbon-cutting marked the culmination of months of effort […]

JVB Preksha Meditation Center Celebrates Maitri Diwas with Patrons and Community Leaders

JVB Preksha Meditation Center Celebrates Maitri Diwas with Patrons and Community Leaders

By Kuldeep Lunia                                                                                                        JVB […]

Indo-American Charity Foundation Annual 2023 Gala: “Play for Charity”

Indo-American Charity Foundation Annual 2023 Gala: “Play for Charity”

BAPS Festival of Inspirations to Culminate in the Grand Inauguration of the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham

BAPS Festival of Inspirations to Culminate in the Grand Inauguration of the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ recently has become the epicenter of profound spiritual fervor as the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham hosted the three-month-long “Festival of Inspirations.” Uniting various events under its umbrella, the festival was a clarion call for unity, spirituality, and community service, echoing Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s life motto, “In the joy of others lies our own.” In […]

Elements of Montessori Education for Young Children

Elements of Montessori Education for Young Children

ABSORBENT MIND Dr. Montessori believed that the brains of young children work in a different way from that of adults. She referred to the time from birth – 6 as the “Absorbent Mind.” During the period of the absorbent mind, young children are capable of absorbing immense amounts of information about the environment through their […]

Stunning Multi-Generational Home Now Available in West U!

Stunning Multi-Generational Home Now Available in West U!

By Mike Brombacher HOUSTON: Imagine your new life in this exquisite estate in idyllic West University! 6535 Buffalo Speedway 77005, an exclusive multigenerational home offers over 8,300 square feet of luxurious living on almost half an acre of green space. Inside the home, you will find exquisite hand-carved mahogany doors and a marble-lined foyer inviting […]

Dawn to Dusk: The Teachings of 2023 Hindu Heritage Youth Camp

Dawn to Dusk: The Teachings of 2023 Hindu Heritage Youth Camp

By Krupa Rathi HOUSTON: As the sun gently rises over Camp Young Judea, casting a warm golden glow on the verdant surroundings, a sense of excitement and anticipation fills the air. You can spot a basketball court filled with 240 campers and 60 counselors eager to perform Surya Namskar at the break of dawn. This […]

Taral Patel Responds to a Barrage of Racist, Xenophobic & Vile Attacks

Taral Patel Responds to a Barrage of Racist, Xenophobic & Vile Attacks

RICHMOND: Taral Patel, Democratic candidate running for Fort Bend County Commissioner – Precinct 3, responded to hate-filled messages that attacked his ethnicity, nationality, faith, and more on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Taral Patel released the following statement, “Since announcing my run for County Commissioner, I have worked tirelessly to connect with the diverse communities that […]

Kinjal Dave Garba: Power of Music, Community, and Collaboration

Kinjal Dave Garba: Power of Music, Community, and Collaboration

HOUSTON: On a memorable Sunday, Sept 17th evening in Houston, Kinjal Dave, the reigning queen of Gujarati folk music, cast a spell over 2000 eager fans. This spectacular show, organized by Ramdev Masala and Nextstar Entertainment, was a testament to the power of music, community, and collaboration. Promoted exclusively by Masala Radio 98.7 FM, the […]

IAPAC Organizes Brunch Gathering to Delve into Texas Judicial System

IAPAC Organizes Brunch Gathering to Delve into Texas Judicial System

SUGAR LAND — The Indian American Political Action Committee of Greater Houston (IAPAC) recently organized a brunch as part of its “Conversations Over Coffee” series (CoC@IAPAC) on September 10, 2023, at Ailings Chinese Bistro, who sponsored the event. Purusottam Sahoo and Gaurav Jhaveri co-chaired the event which delved into the intricacies of the state-level judicial […]

Upma & Mukulesh Shah Host Dinner with Chef Sanjeev Kapoor for Akshaya Patra

Upma & Mukulesh Shah Host Dinner with Chef Sanjeev Kapoor for Akshaya Patra

HOUSTON:  Upma and Mukulesh Shah hosted an evening fundraiser benefiting the Akshaya Patra Foundation at their residence in Sugar Land on September 8, 2023. The event was graced by the presence of the renowned Celebrity Chef, Sanjeev Kapoor. The Shahs’ home was brimming with invited guests, including leaders from the Akshaya Patra Houston Chapter, AP’s […]

BAPS Celebrates 90th Birthday of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj: A Beacon of Love and Service

BAPS Celebrates 90th Birthday of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj: A Beacon of Love and Service

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ: “Yours Forever, Sadhu Keshavjivandas” is a signature that has touched hundreds of thousands, encapsulating the profound love, compassion, and respect that His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj has for all. September 13, 2023, saw hundreds of devotees assemble in Robbinsville to honor the 90th birthday of this divine soul, reflecting on his unparalleled humility […]

Morocco Earthquake Relief by Houston Community through AFDR

Morocco Earthquake Relief by Houston Community through AFDR

HOUSTON: A powerful earthquake hit Morocco on Sept. 8, killing more than 2,800 people, injuring 6,000+, and 50,000+ homes destroyed making thousands homeless.  The Alliance for Disaster Relief (AFDR) immediately established on ground Relief efforts with implementing partner Helping Hands for Relief and Development (HHRD) to provide emergency relief to support the affected communities. Two […]

TCC Spring 2023 Premier Tournament | Champions: ECC | Runners Up: Tuskers

TCC Spring 2023 Premier Tournament | Champions: ECC | Runners Up: Tuskers

HOUSTON: Who would have thought that a premier division final would have 36 overs bowled with only 193 runs scored for the fall of eighteen wickets. Who would have thought a team with an average playing age of 42.3 would end up victorious in the end.  This was a tightly contested final  in a once […]

FIS Celebrates Historic Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing with Indian Consulate

FIS Celebrates Historic Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing with Indian Consulate

HOUSTON: On September 16, 2023, The Foundation for India Studies (FIS) in association with Consulate General of India in Houston proudly commemorated the remarkable achievement of India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission. This momentous event comes after India’s successful landing near the south pole of the moon in August 2023, marking India as the first country to achieve […]