Guyanese President Mohammed Irfaan Ali Transits in Houston
HOUSTON: Guyanese President Mohammed Irfaan Ali was welcomed by Congressman Al Green, former Houston Mayor (and Democratic nominee for late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s seat) Sylvester Turner and Consul General of Guyana to the United States Lutfi S. Hassan during a short three-hour transit stop at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport. President Ali thanked them […]
Muhammad Saeed Sheikh Receives Prestigious “One World Award 2024” from Sister Cities of Houston
HOUSTON: Prominent Community organizer and recognized Business Leader, Muhammad Saeed Sheikh received the “One World Award 2024” from Sister Cities of Houston and becomes the first South Asian Pakistani American nominated for this prestigious recognition on his international impact, exceptional leadership, and outstanding contributions to Houston’s international spirit. Muhammad Saeed Sheikh is a distinguished community […]
Empowering Young Researchers: Bridging the Mentorship Gap through Research Made Accessible (RMA)
HOUSTON: High school students, especially those from underserved communities, often face significant barriers to accessing academic research opportunities. Lacking mentorship and proper guidance, these eager learners struggle to find the support needed to navigate the complexities of research. This creates a gap between students with access to academic resources and those without, limiting the potential […]
A Letter to Gandhi Ji
By Bhupinder “Bo” Singh Dear Gandhi Ji, Today is October 03, 2024, and all the newspapers, TV media, in India and around the world carried news of your birthday celebrations from yesterday. In India, you being the father of the nation, it was a national holiday where your lasting legacy of “Ahimsa” meaning nonviolence was […]
IACCGH Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence at Silver Jubilee Gala
HOUSTON: The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) celebrated a significant milestone on Saturday, honoring 25 years of fostering business growth, enhancing trade with India, and creating local jobs at its Silver Jubilee Gala held at the Hilton Americas. Over 700 business leaders, elected officials, and distinguished guests gathered to commemorate the Chamber’s […]
The Many Meanings of Diwali: A Festival of Light and Tradition
By Kapil Sharma As the sun starts to dip lower in the sky and the warmth of summer gives way to the crispness of autumn, Hindus worldwide prepare for the most anticipated time of the year—the festive season. From Dussehra to Karva Chauth and into the heart of winter, this period is packed with celebrations. […]
50th Anniversary Celebrations of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, New York
NEW YORK – In 1974, the first mandir of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha in North America was inaugurated by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj in Flushing, New York. This year, BAPS commemorated 50 years of spiritual upliftment, community service, and cultural preservation through a grand celebration held in the same city where it all began. The […]
Philanthropist Padma Shri Dr. Jagdish Trivedi Delights Audience with Gujarati Comedy Show at Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston
HOUSTON: On September 27, 2024, the prestigious Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston was filled with laughter as Padma Shri Dr. Jagdish Trivedi delivered an outstanding performance, captivating the audience with his signature Gujarati humor and wit. The special comedy event attracted a full house, with comedy enthusiasts and members of the local Gujarati community coming together […]
Statement of Denouncement of Religious Intolerance
Statement from John Strader, Pastor, Horizon Baptist Church and Chair, Fort Bend Interfaith Community As Pastor of Horizon Baptist Church and Chair of the Fort Bend Interfaith Community, I am deeply saddened and troubled by recent events targeting the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, particularly the backlash following the installation of a statue sacred […]
Diwali Fireworks – Sale of Fireworks to the Public during the Festival Season
HOUSTON: Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and other communities all over the World. This festival is close to the heart of all as it signifies the human spirit’s eternal quest – that of victory of Good over evil, of love and inclusion winning over hatred and prejudices; the light of knowledge overcoming the […]
Jain Vishwa Bharati Preksha Meditation Center celebrates Maitri Diwas with Patrons and Community Leaders
HOUSTON: Jain Vishwa Bharati (JVB) Preksha Meditation Center hosted its annual community event “Maitri Diwas” a festival of forgiveness, under the auspicious guidance of Samani Arjav Pragyaji & Samani Swati Pragyaji (Disciples of Acharya Shri Mahashraman) on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The special ceremony was well attended by 125+ community members comprising Jain Vishwa Bharati […]
Houston Maharashtra Mandal Hosts Grand Ganapati Festival with 1000+ Attendees
HOUSTON – The Houston Maharashtra Mandal (HMM) hosted its grand Ganapati festival this weekend at the Texas Safari Ranch in Houston, Texas, drawing over 1,000 attendees from the local Marathi-speaking community. The event, a key cultural celebration for the Mandal, was a vibrant display of devotion and tradition, centered around Lord Ganesha. The festivities began […]
Excitement and Learning Mark the First Day of Chinmaya Bala Vihar in Houston
By Ujawla Bhat HOUSTON: The vibrant community of Houston welcomed the start of the Chinmaya Bala Vihar 2024-25 session with open arms and enthusiastic hearts. The first day of classes, held on September 8 at Chinmaya Prabha, Houston, was filled with excitement, learning, and a sense of togetherness. In two sessions where both the Saraswati […]
ISKCON’s First Festival of Bliss/Jagannath Yatra
ISKCON of Houston is thrilled to announce the grand celebration of The Festival of Bliss, the Sri Jagannath Ratha Yatra, on Saturday, November 9th, at 10:30 AM in American Legion Park. This ancient festival, which originates from the city of Puri in India, will now grace the streets of Houston, bringing with it a wave […]
Appeal for Peace After Desecration at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Melville, New York
MELVILLE, NY: On September 16, 2024, we are saddened that we must once again appeal for peace in the face of hate and intolerance. Last night, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville, New York, was desecrated with messages of hatred. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. Similar acts of desecration have occurred at […]
Sewa’s 4th Annual Charity Golf Event Triumphs with Resounding Success
HOUSTON: Sewa International’s annual charity golf event, held in remembrance of 9/11, celebrated its fourth year at the scenic Clear Creek Golf Course in Houston. Anup Bhasin, Joint Coordinator of Sewa International Houston, warmly welcomed the golfers and guests, introducing Dan Davis, the Mayor of Manvel, one of the youngest mayors in the country. Mayor […]
IMRC 2024: A Celebration of Sanskriti (Culture), Pragati (Progress), and Samriddhi (Prosperity)
By Naveen Sarda PHILADELPHIA: The International Maheshwari and Rajasthani Convention (IMRC) 2024, held over Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia, was a vibrant celebration of Sanskriti (culture), Pragati (progress), and Samriddhi (prosperity). Hosted by the Northeast Chapter of the Maheshwari Mahasabha of North America (MMNA), the event seamlessly bridged tradition with modernity, uniting nearly 1,200 Maheshwaris […]
A Centennial’s Journey for Nanak Singh’s Book “Khooni Vaisakhi”
By Bhupinder Singh On the night of September 08, 2024; I attended a program as part of Houston – JLF (Jaipur Literary Festival), which featured Navdeep Suri, grandson of Nanak Singh reading from the book Khooni Vaisakhi, originally written in Punjabi and now with its English translation by him. The book originally published in May […]
Hindu Heritage Youth Camp: Perspective of a Camper from Kuwait
By Anika Sharda HOUSTON: Carpe Diem – seize the day. If you win the morning you win the day. I lie on my soft mattress on the top bunk, look out from my window and see the vivid warm colors melting with the dawn sky. I race to the bathroom to wash my teeth, clean […]
Some 300 Telfair Residents Reject Nearby Power Plant Construction
SUGAR LAND: In a tense and charged meeting to discuss the effects of a Gas Power Plant in Sugar Land, more than 300 residents told City Mayor Joe Zimmerman that they don’t want the plant to be constructed close to their homes. Telfair HOA had organized the meeting on 5th September in Sugar Land Museum […]
