Houstonians Join the World in the Celebration of India’s 76th Republic Day
HOUSTON: Houstonians of Indian origin and their mainstream American guests joined Indian diaspora the world over in observing India’s 76th Republic Day on Sunday, January 26th. In Houston, Consul General DC Manjunath led the celebration early morning with a flag hoisting at the Indian Consulate on Scotland Street. CG Manjunath also hoisted the flag at […]
Lifetime Achievement Award for Krishnamurthys by CKW Luxe at MFAH
HOUSTON: The reach of their philanthropy is widespread and widely acknowledged all over the Bayou City, a place they've called home since 1977, raised their family and cultivated a legion of friends from the many communities that make this area unique. This past Saturday, January 25 Leela and Natesan Krishnamurthy were acknowledged with a lifetime achievement […]
Forever Spring: Celebrating International Awakened Lunar New Year
SUGAR LAND: Universal Door Meditation Center, located in Sugar Land, Texas, celebrated the International Awakened Lunar New Year Festival on January 18th & 19th, 2025. Kicking off the festival with their Awakened Five Natures, Awakened Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien and Awakened Zen Master Thich Thong Hoi went to every booth in the festival, shining […]
Dr. Ramchandra Badachhape Feb. 18, 1930 ~ Jan. 28, 2025
HOUSTON: Ram Badachhape was born in the hamlet of Nasirabad, near Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India. He was the oldest son of 6 children. He ultimately pursued a career in chemistry and obtained his PhD in Chemistry at Pune University in India in 1962 under the guidance of Dr. Anil Biswas. His dissertation focused on the […]
Shakuntala Bidaye Shetye May 29, 1933 ~ Jan. 14, 2025
KATY: Shakuntala Shetye passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Katy. She was known to her family and friends affectionately as Shaku. Shaku was born to Ganpati (Bapu) and Indira Bidaye in Rajapur, a small village in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. She spent most of her childhood in the coastal town of […]
Sagar Prabhakar Naik Sept. 9, 1958 ~ Jan. 21, 2025
HOUSTON: Sagar Prabhakar Naik, who lost his courageous battle with pancreatic in Houston. Sagar was proud to be born in Mumbai, India to Prabhakar and Sumati Naik and was a devoted son, husband, father, brother, cousin, and friend. His life was defined by his love for and unwavering dedication to his family and friends. He […]
Sarla Chawla Oct. 25, 1930 ~ Jan. 12, 2025
SUGAR LAND: Sarla Chawla was born on October 25, 1930, in Dera Ghazi Khan to Kishori Lal and Parvati Devi Nangia. She lived an incredible 94 years and breathed her last on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Her life’s journey was one of amazing and innumerable adventures. She survived a tumultuous Partition of India that brought […]
Jain Vishwa Bharati Celebrates 25th Anniversary with a Mesmerizing Mega Play about Triumph of Spiritual Devotion
HOUSTON – January 12, 2025: The spiritually uplifting mega-play “Prem Aur Vairagya Ki Amar Kahani” staged by Jain Vishwa Bharati Houston (JVB) on Sunday night was a resounding success, leaving the audience captivated by the extraordinary talent and dedication showcased by all involved. The event, which took place at the Stafford Centre, was attended by […]
HMM Celebrates Makar Sankranti – A Celebration of Togetherness
By Vivaan Kotnis HOUSTON: The Houston Maharashtra Mandal (HMM) hosted a joyous celebration of Makar Sankranti, one of India’s most cherished harvest festivals, on January 18, 2025. Held at Tompkins High School in Katy, the event was a beautiful fusion of cultural traditions, delicious food, and lively entertainment. At the event, guests were greeted by […]
Masterji Indravadan Trivedi’s Award & Movie “Jai Ho Mother India”
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: Not one to let age slow him down, Indravadan Trivedi, the celebrated classical Indian dancer, dramatist, painter, Hindu priest and environmentalist has added movie producer and director to his accomplishments with the release of his short 20-minute film “Jai Ho, Mother India”. As creativity is his mainstay, just two years […]
Faith, Fellowship, and Growth: A Recap of the 18th North American Zoroastrian Congress
By NAZC 2024 Team The 18th North American Zoroastrian Congress (NAZC), held at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Hotel from December 29, 2024, to January 1, 2025, brought together over 700 attendees for four transformative days of worship, learning, and fellowship. Themed “Generation Z: Propelling Zarathushti Resurgence,” this biennial gathering underscored the pivotal role of […]
A Preamble to One of Our Mother Tongues on World Hindi Day
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Recognizing the importance of the Indian diaspora worldwide and the need to unite them with cultural ties, in 2006 then Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (who recently died on December 26) inaugurated the first Vishwa Hindi Divas or World Hindi Day which has been celebrated since then yearly on January 10. […]
Gujarati Samaj of Houston Hosts Enthusiastic Celebration of New Year
By Girish Naik HOUSTON: The Gujarati Samaj of Houston has been celebrating all major Hindu festivals – Holi, Navaratri, Diwali – since 1979. The main objective of the founders of the GSH is to promote and pass on our rich heritage to the coming generations. But at the same time, the GSH also takes on […]
Silver Heart Care: A Youthful Pact to Provide Care for Older Generations
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: It started off with a conversation between Raghav Singh and his dad Sanjay on the driveway of their house. It was 2020 and COVID had just started spreading all over the nation and Raghav came up with an idea to take care of older people who were unable to get around. […]
‘Each One, Plant One’ initiative by Sewa International’s Houston Chapter
By Vivaan Kotnis HOUSTON: On Saturday, December 21, 2024, close to 85 enthusiastic volunteers aged between 5 to 80 years gathered from across the greater Houston area, with a significant number being dedicated high school students eager to contribute, in Alief. Along with the support of HPD, within a span of just 90 minutes, these […]
PM Manmohan Singh: Saluting the Gentleman Reformer
By Bhupinder ‘Bo’ Singh (Reporting from Delhi) The Akhand Paath of Sri Guru Granth Sahib was started on the first of January at the residence of Dr Manmohan Singh (fondly known as MMS), the Ex -Prime Minister of India, who passed away on 26th December 2024. The Paath (reading of entire Sri Guru Granth Sahib) […]
Ashok Pruthi Releases Two Heartwarming Children’s Books This Holiday Season
VICTORIA, TEXAS – Renowned children’s author Ashok Pruthi, a U.S. citizen with an Indian background, is thrilled to announce the release of two captivating children’s books, Big Bold Bear and Jack is Back. These beautifully illustrated tales are set to debut this holiday season, offering families a perfect opportunity to bond over stories of love, […]
A Proud Milestone for Texas and Indian Community: Shivam Dhol Tasha Pathak at the 60th U.S. Presidential Inaugural Parade
WASHINGTON DC: The 60th Presidential Inauguration will herald President Trump’s return to the White House. This special event will honor the rich history and tradition of our great nation, the American people, Diversity & Inclusion and the promise our country holds for future generations. In a remarkable fusion of culture, tradition, and global diplomacy, the […]
Houston-based Bapsi Sidhwa: A Voice of South Asian Literature
HOUSTON: Bapsi Sidhwa is a celebrated Pakistani author whose works have left a profound impact on South Asian literature and beyond. Born in Karachi in 1938 and raised in Lahore, she belongs to the Parsi community, a religious minority in South Asia. Her unique position as a Parsi woman in a predominantly Muslim country has […]
The Play “Tik Tik Tik” Thrills at Udavam Karangal Fundraiser
By Jawahar Malhotra PEARLAND: As with the play performed last year, this year’s production also immediately caught the eye with the sets on stage. Except, there were none, just a series of cleverly taken images of different locales, digitally reproduced and projected on a huge scale to give the impression of depth and immersion for the […]
