Houston Parties into 2018 in High Spirits @ Desi Hungama!
By Vanshika Vipin Varma SUGAR LAND: With cider and champagne, amidst spectacular displays of fireworks and vibrant pops, Houstonians got together to bring in the New Year with much cheer. Partygoers in Houston celebrated their New Year’s Eve along with their families with much revelry and passion at the “Desi Hungama 2018”, which was held at the Insperity […]
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Gujarati Samaj Hosts A Fun-filled New Year’s Eve Gala
By Girish Naik HOUSTON: Gujarati Samaj of Houston and its members celebrated New Year’s Eve 2018 Gala at the Arabia Shrine Center on December 31, 2017. Looking at the weather forecast for the night, Girish Naik, President of Gujarati Samaj of Houston commented, “Thank God we have an indoor venue where our members can enjoy […]
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Bollywood Shake Rings in 2018 at its New Year’s Eve Hollywood Glam Gala!
SUGAR LAND: Bollywood Shake hosted its 4th Annual New Year’s Eve Hollywood Glam Gala 2018 at the beautiful Safari Texas Grand Ballroom on December 31st, 2017. This exclusive upscale event included exquisite décor, Hollywood style entertainment, performance by singer J.S. Paras, Music by DJ AV, Food by Nirmanz Food Boutique and an exciting midnight countdown. […]
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Bicyclist Sharma Travels the Globe to Highlight World Peace, Ecology
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: He has been doing it for the past three years when he heeded the fervent Swachh Bharat call of Prime Minister Narender Modi to clean up India and got the inspiration to become an activist for cleanliness. Barely 26, and doing research on municipal solid waste management, he decided not to […]
January 4, 2018Comments Off on Bicyclist Sharma Travels the Globe to Highlight World Peace, EcologyRead More
Houston Supports Aruna Miller, Democrat for Congress
By Shravya Aparasu, Natasha Kulkarni, Rohan Perumalla HOUSTON: Aruna Miller, an exceptional democratic politician who represents the State Legislative District 15 in Montgomery County, Maryland and is currently running for the 6th Congressional District seat in Maryland, stopped by the India House to encourage and empower Indians to make their mark in American politics Unsurprisingly, […]
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IACCGH’s 2017 President Allen Richards, Strong Supporter of the Chamber’s Mission
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: In 2005, Allen Richards was tasked with developing the market for a direct Continental flight from Newark to New Delhi. One of his first recourses was to tap the Indo American Chamber of Commerce for information about business travel and tourism in India. Continental began its nonstop flights to India and […]
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Sri Kulkarni Running in Democratic Primary Against Pete Olson in the 22nd Texas District
HOUSTON: A number of Indo-Americans have thrown their hat in the political arena for the 2018 U.S. Congressional elections. Among these is Sri Preston Kulkarni, who is seeking the Democratic party nomination for the 22nd Congressional district against incumbent Republican Congressman Pete Olson. The 22nd district covers a diverse region of southeast Texas and includes […]
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A Choicest Pearls iBAM Competition from the Mouths of the Choicest Kids
By Indira Cheruvu & Mallik Putcha SUGAR LAND: The first ever iBhagavatam Aani Mutyalu (iBAM) Padyalu (poem) recitation competition was held with the divine blessings of Lord Krishna at Sri Astalakshmi Temple, on December 9, 2017 with 29 kids aged 4 to 18 participating. It was a well-planned and executed event conducted by the combined dedicated […]
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A Tribute to Jagdish Chandra Sharda
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Jagdish Chandra Sharda or Shastriji, as he was affectionately known, passed away peacefully on 25th December at the age of 97. While he always shied away from the limelight and would wave off any kind of praise, every one of the thousands whose lives he touched remember him as a towering […]
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Join FIS in MLK Grand Parade 2018
By Pranav Konduri HOUSTON: Foundation for India Studies is gearing up to participate in the 24th Annual Houston MLK Jr. Grand Parade. This participation for seventh year in a row takes a unique significance for all Indian Americans in Greater Houston because of the parade’s theme “The Color of Unity” The word “unity” is defined […]
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Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Badam Wala Dudh (Hot Almond Milk Tonic)
With the advent of cold weather, it is the season for sweets, nuts, hot drinks to warm you up and wonderful aromas. Below is a reprint of Mama’s Badam Wala Dudh recipe, which is a filling night time drink that helps you stay warm and sleep soundly during the winter months. It is reprinted with […]
January 4, 2018Comments Off on Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Badam Wala Dudh (Hot Almond Milk Tonic)Read More
IACCGH Women Mean Business
By Sowmya Murali HOUSTON: The Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston celebrated the fifth of ‘IACCGH Women Mean Business’ series at the Hess Club on Thursday, December 14. Event Chair Joya Shukla, Past President IACCGH, welcomed the guests and the night’s seven keynote speakers who gave a brief introduction about themselves. Juuhi […]
December 28, 2017Comments Off on IACCGH Women Mean BusinessRead More
Sri Ayyappa 35th Annual Mandala Pooja at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By Venkat Prasad PEARLAND: This year’s 35th Annual Mandala Pooja for Lord Ayyappa at Sri Meenakshi Temple was a very special event. During MTS Maha Kumbhabhishekam on November 23, 18 holy steps were consecrated at the Lord Ayyappa sannadhi. The ascending of 18 holy steps by the Ayyappa devotees is extremely sacred act after fasting […]
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Club 65 Participates in 17th Annual Asian Seniors Holiday Bash
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Once again bringing joy to the elderly during the hectic Holiday season, on Friday, December 1, Club 65 brought a together a large number of South Asian seniors to the 17th Annual Asian Senior’s Holiday Luncheon at the Ocean Palace restaurant on Bellaire and Boone in Chinatown. Their participation was organized […]
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The 36th Miss India USA Pageant
EDISON, NJ: On December 17th, the Miss India USA Texas team rose up as stars at the 36th Miss India USA pageant held at Royal Alberts Palace in Edison, New Jersey. It’s organized by Dharmatma and Neelam Saran of IFC who also organize Miss India Worldwide and Sage Productions holds the franchise for Texas. […]
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The Best Gift You can give this Season
By P.G.Parameswaran, MD HOUSTON: During the holidays, when everyone is focused on giving gifts to family and friends, I would like to propose that you consider giving a free but important gift that will be cherished life-long: the gift of life. Several of our brothers and sisters suffering from Leukemia or other cancers and have […]
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Shampa Mukerji Running for Judge in Harris County
By Arun Prakash HOUSTON: Shampa Mukerji, a Houston lawyer, is running for Judge of the 269th Civil District Court in Harris County. This court is located in Houston, TX and serves all of Harris County. Shampa Mukerji is running as a Democrat and is involved in a primary with one other opponent. Her primary election […]
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The Four Fundamental Aspects of Leadership
By Srikar Ganti HOUSTON: One’s journey into the world of leadership, particularly politics, is often an unexpected one. A transition into leadership is directly correlated with one’s characteristics and ideologies, however one’s connections into the political world are able to precipitate and foster the advancement of one’s political career, as exemplified by Harris County Judge, […]
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Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Chawal di Kheer (Rice Pudding)
In cold weather, people like to huddle with sweets, nuts and wonderful aromas like this recipe which is the best way to usher in a New Year. Below is a reprint of Mama’s Chawal di Kheer recipe, which is a tasty sweet popular in many Indian restaurants and is delightful in any season. […]
December 28, 2017Comments Off on Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Chawal di Kheer (Rice Pudding)Read More
Indians Celebrate 10th Hamara Desi Christmas
STAFFORD: Houston’s one and only Indian Christmas celebration was hosted last Saturday, December 16, at the Stafford Civic Center. This year it was a sold-out event and as always the auditorium was packed and the audiences were treated to an awe inspiring program by the Houston Indian Fellowship team. The Houston Indian Fellowship (HIF), […]
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