Gayatri Parivar in Katy: A Beacon of Spiritual Enlightenment
KATY: A perfect new year starts for The Gayatri Pariwar in Katy, Texas, USA with recently celebrated Diwali Annakut Mahotsav, Diwali gatherings with blissful performances by Children of BalSanskar Shala, Tulsi Vivah and Gita Jayanti on consecutive Sundays in November and December. The Gayatri Pariwar (Gayatri Consciousness Center) ,Katy ,Texas is affiliated to Shantikunj ,Haridwar,India founded by Pandit […]
International Hindi Association Hosts ‘Kavita Ki Sham’ for Local Talent
By Sanjay Sohoni HOUSTON: On December 6, 2024, the Houston chapter of International Hindi Association celebrated their year-end event ‘Kavita Ki Sham’ with lots of pomp & ceremony. It was the 13th year in the continuation of hosting this much loved, appreciated and awaited event. Every year the Houston chapter hosts this program to offer […]
Arya Samaj Greater Houston: 3rd Annual ChaturVeda Shatak Yajna Celebrating Thanksgiving
HOUSTON: Blending our rich Indian cultural heritage of celebrating seasons and harvests, members and their relatives and friends, well-wishers as well as students, teachers, volunteers and staff of both schools run by Arya Samaj joined in this 4-days program. Participants offered ahutis of ghee and samagri (mixture of medicinal herbs) during the havan under the […]
Sushila Vijaykumar Desai: February 19, 1924 – November 30, 2024
(Affectionately called “Bhabhi”) Sushila “Bhabhi” Vijaykumar Desai, aged 100, passed away on November 30, 2024, surrounded by family in Mumbai, India, during a long-awaited trip to her beloved home country. She was born on February 19, 1924, in Rangoon, Burma, to [Chimanlal Shah] and [Chandanben Shah]. Growing up in an era when it was uncommon […]
Indo American Charity Foundation’s 36 Years of Altruistic Charitableness Still Continuing!
HOUSTON: For over 36 years IACF (Indo-American Charity Foundation) has appealed to the philanthropic spirit of the Indo American community in Houston to address needs in the areas of Education, Family, General Welfare and Healthcare in the metro Houston area. “We live here, We give here” is their motto, and they have a focused mission […]
Pillar of the Indo-American Community — Dr. Virendra S. Mathur: 1935-2024
HOUSTON: Dr. Virendra Singh Mathur, one of the Founders and Trustees of India House, passed away on November 21, 2024, at 2:05 PM. The funeral service for Dr. Mathur was held at the Sugar Land Mortuary last Sunday, Nov. 24 in Sugar Land. Dr. Mathur is survived by his wife Nalini and son Dr. Gaurav […]
Applying the Wisdom of Ayurveda for Effective Weight Management
HOUSTON: A transformative workshop on weight management will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sri Sharadamba Temple in Richmond, Texas. The event will offer participants an opportunity to explore holistic strategies for sustainable and balanced weight management, blending Ayurvedic principles, functional medicine, and mindful living. The […]
Ekal-USA Founder Ramesh Shah Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Ekal USA founder Ramesh Shah receives Lifetime Achievement Award By Juhi Varma More than fifty years later, he has not only achieved his American Dream but has dedicated himself to helping Indian children and needy rural and tribal villagers in India pursue their own dreams through the non-profit Ekal Vidyalaya foundation of USA. Ramesh Shah […]
Fort Bend Diwali 2024 – An Indian Cultural Extravaganza
HOUSTON: An amazingly devout 4-hour Fort Bend Diwali 2024 (12th Annual Vedic Fair) organized at the Sugar Land Town Square on Sunday Oct 20th highlighted Indian Workshops, performances, Recitation and LIVE concert left the audiences transfixed right from the beginning to the very end of the show. The celebrations featured MC Yogi an internationally acclaimed […]
Hindus of Greater Houston Host Rangoli Event at Children’s Museum
HOUSTON: On Sunday, November 3, Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH) celebrated Diwali at Children’s Museum of Houston (CMH). HGH organized and conducted a Rangoli exhibit and interactive activity for children. Children were introduced to the Diwali festival, its significance, how it is celebrated and then offered a guided Rangoli art activity. Children were accompanied by […]
Disha USA’s Third Annual Diwali Gala & Fundraiser with 500 Attendees
Honoring Civic Engagement and Community Spirit HOUSTON: Disha USA held its 3rd Annual Diwali Gala and fundraiser in Houston, drawing over 500 attendees, including approximately 50 elected officials from Greater Houston’s Harris, Fort Bend, and Brazoria counties. The event brought together Republican and Democratic leaders alike in celebration of Diwali, highlighting the unity within the […]
Celebration of Light & Community Service: Diwali Unites Sewa Seniors
HOUSTON: The radiant spirit of Diwali illuminated Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Vadtal Dham, on Sunday October 27, as Senior Sewa families from Cypress, Katy, Pearland, and Sugarland gathered for a celebration that was more than just a festivity. This year’s event highlighted the powerful sense of community and unwavering support for seniors, creating connections that truly […]
Celebrating Dipavali: Festival of Light, Joy and Gratitude at Chinmaya Mission
By Rimi Bhawal HOUSTON: As the crisp autumn air ushers in the holiday season, families around the world come together to celebrate Dipavali, also called Diwali, the Festival of Lights. While Halloween brings its share of fun with trick-or-treating, Dipavali stands out as a celebration of joy, spiritual renewal, and the triumph of good over […]
President Irfaan Ali Invites PM Narendra Modi to Guyana for a State Visit
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (November 12, 2024) At the invitation of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Prime Minister of India, the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi will pay a State Visit to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana from November 19 to 21, 2024. The visit underlines the historically strong relations […]
Weddings: Ruchi Mukherjee and Walter Sassard
HOUSTON: Ruchi’s dedication to journalism and the Houston community has made her one of Houston’s most successful and impactful leading women, founding LCAHouston and immersing herself in Houston’s chic society life. Since moving to the USA in 2002, Ruchi has been a TV and print correspondent for The Statesman and Times of India but is […]
Interfaith Ministries Honors Devinder & Sushma Mahajan
HOUSTON: Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston once again filled the Hilton Americas ballroom with close to 600 supporters for its 2024 Tapestry Gala with the theme of “A Better Tomorrow Starts Today”. The event raised close to $700,000 to support IM’s commitment to another half-century of facilitating dialogue and collaboration within Houston’s diverse community by […]
Lohit Datta-Barua
HOUSTON: Dr. Lohit Datta-Barua of Humble, Texas, passed away on November 3, 2024, in Sugar Land, Texas. He suffered cardiac arrest while doing what he loved, motivating and bringing together his community while running in a 5K raising funds for a cancer hospital in Assam, India. Lohit deeply loved his birthplace Assam, where he played […]
13th International Diwali Festival: Over 12,000 Guests Enjoy Cultural Entertainment, Delicious Food, Stunning Dances and Spectacular Fireworks
By Kapil Sharma HOUSTON — October 26, 2024 — The Shri Sita Ram Foundation, USA hosted a celebration for Houston’s community with the 13th International Diwali-Dussehra Festival at the Fort Bend Epicenter in Rosenberg, Texas. An estimated crowd of 12,000 joined the event filled with cultural entertainment, delicious food, stunning dance performances, and a spectacular […]
Houston Diwali Shines Bright
HOUSTON: Masala Radio’s Houston Diwali Fest 2024 rocked with a free, trendy, and inclusive location in the heart of Houston – Upper Kirby District! Thousands from all over Houston got together at Levy Park – modern lush park converted to an Indian style mela grounds with nonstop thumping stage entertainment, hustling & bustling bazaar, packed […]
