AURA – Design Studio in Houston
HOUSTON: Noureen Dhanani is a Houston based designer from Mumbai who creates one-of-a-kind sarees, designed to complement the wardrobe of the contemporary woman. She combines traditional and contemporary elements to create pieces that are classic and timeless, yet subtly modern. Because of the variations she uses in her choice of textiles, each piece is completely […]
Gujarat Day Anniversary Celebrated
By Nisha Mirani HOUSTON: The much awaited “Gurjar Mela”, the grand 53rd Anniversary celebrations of Gujarat State was held on Saturday, May 4. Various programs were organized during the day by the Gujarati Samaj of Houston (GSH) in association with local dance schools. The Gurjar Mela celebration was formally launched by Nisha Mirani, President […]
Bibi Magazine Celebrates its 20th Bridal Show in Houston
HOUSTON: To celebrate 20 of anything marks a big occasion but when it is the celebration of 20 bridal shows for the South Asian community, it is a testament to growing strength of the demographic. Bibi Magazine celebrated its 20th Bridal Show at the Hyatt Regency Downtown with a packed house of upscale vendors, newly […]
‘Amar, Akbar, Anthony’ To Be Remade In Britain!
Manmohan Desai’s cult entertainer Amar Akbar Anthony, about three brothers, who get separated in childhood and are brought up by people from three different religions, will soon be remade in Britain by Atul Malhotra, known for making documentaries for the British television. Actress Goldy Notay, who will be playing one of the female leads in the […]
Action Queen Katrina Kaif to stay away from action in ‘Dhoom 3’!
Delhi: We have seen Katrina Kaif going out of her way and performing some raw action, and a film like ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ is a glowing reminder of the same. In ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’, too, the girl was seen in some stylish motorbike stunts. H owever, this time around, Katrina Kaif is reportedly […]
International Festival Celebrated at Montessori School of Downtown
HOUSTON: Nothing speaks multicultural diversity more than Montessori School of Downtown’s International Festival held on April 6. Reflecting the diverse population of the school, students participated in an international fashion show by wearing their native dress and enjoyed cuisines from all over the globe. Fun activities, rides, games and a silent auction made the day […]
A Doubly Enjoyable Afternoon for Lovers of Marathi Theater
By Aditya A. Raje HOUSTON: Maharashtra has a very strong performing arts and theater tradition. The modern-era Marathi theater scene really started to come into prominence in the latter half of the 19th century. The Sangeet Natak or Musical Play tradition reached new heights during this era and through early 20th century. The mostly mythology […]
Nepal Day Celebrated with Cultural Evening
HOUSTON: Nepalese Association of Houston (NAH) organized a social and cultural evening to celebrate Nepal Day and the arrival of Nepali New Year 2070 B.S. on April 13. During the Non-resident Nepali Conference 2010 held in Houston, Mayor Annise Parker had recognized to celebrate Nepal Day in Houston every year. Since then, NAH has been […]
Thor 2 Official Trailer
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p7rocHEecE The first official trailer for Thor: The Dark World – in UK cinemas Oct 30. The sequel to Marvel’s Thor, starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston and Christopher Eccleston. Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine […]
KTRU Explores the “Festival of Experimental Films from India”
HOUSTON: KTRU’s Navrang show expands its understanding of India’s Experimental films by hosting two informative interviews. The first interview on Saturday, April 6 was with director Gurvinder Singh, India’s 2011 National Award winner for the Punjabi film Anhe Ghore Da Daan (Alms for the Blind Horse). KTRU’s Navrang show director Varsha Vakil introduced listeners to […]
Arzan and Rhythm India Raise the Roof at Rockets Half Time!
Click here for Collage Click here for video of performance By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It didn’t seem like a year had slipped by since the last time Arzan Gonda and her troupe were on the waxed, shiny, yellow floor of the Toyota Center, but here they were again making the whole arena pulsate with […]
Radio Hungama Super Singers Hosts Musical Nite
A Melodious Musical Nite was an Evening to Remember Click here for Collage HOUSTON: If there was a Telugu concert you wanted to attend, then Radio Hungama Super Singers Musical Nite was the one. The singers enthralled audience with their performances. The songs ranged back from the 60’s movies to the latest hits such […]
“Balam Pichkari” Song (Official) Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxy8BZGQ5Jo After doing some Badtameezi on dance floor, its time to get wet with “Balam Pichkari” in voice of prolific singers Vishal Dadlani, Shalmali Kholgade from upcoming hindi movie Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani directed by Ayan Mukerji.
Sony Entertainment Network Announces the Launch of their New Music Channel – ‘MIX’ on DISH Network
NEW YORK: Sony Entertainment Network proudly announced the launch of MIX, A pure Hindi Film Music channel on DISH Network for the South Asian diaspora in the USA. The newest addition of the SEN bouquet is a channel dedicated to music and all that belongs to it. Coming from the SET, MAX, SAB & AATH […]
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to Perform in Houston on Saturday, April 20
HOUSTON: Rahat Fateh Ali khan will be performing in Houston in the Reliant Arena on April 20. Rehan Siddiqi of Hum Tum Shows who has brought many successful shows in the past, is the show promoter and the mastermind behind organizing this show in Houston. He recently presented Houston, in the last three weeks with […]
Shah Makes a Splash on Bollywood and at Worldfest
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: The 46th Annual Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival will premiere 150 new Feature and Short Indie Films at the AMC Studio 30 on Dunvale starting this weekend from April 12 through 21. This year, one of the entries – Binoy, Badal, Dennis, starring Naseeruddin Shah, Jimmy Shergil, K.K. Menon, Shauvik Kundagrami and […]
‘Shootout At Wadala’ trailer
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9U0vyx2e9A Shootout At Wadala 2013 First Look John Abraham, Kangana Ranaut Bollywood Hindi Movie. Shootout at Wadala is an upcoming Indian crime film written and directed by Sanjay Gupta. It is the sequel to 2007 Bollywood film Shootout at Lokhandwala based on the book Dongri to Dubai written by Hussain Zaidi’s. The film features an […]
Namadwaar Anniversary Celebrated with Prayer, Giving and Classical Performances
MANVEL, TX: The basis of Indian culture is to recognize divinity in everything—in prayer and worship; in people, in nature, in places and in objects; and also in work, vocation, charity and art—and to offer these actions and their results back to God. Global Organization for Divinity (G.O.D.) strived to do just that for the […]
India Night at Clear Lake High School
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Give a group of enthusiastic, inventive and talented teenagers a stage and you get an evening of pure unadulterated fun. The Clear Lake High School ICC student body organized India Night, an annual cultural evening and dinner on March 30to showcase the talents of its 70 odd members during its evening […]
Arati Ankalikar Thrills at Indian Music Society’s Inaugural 2013 Concert Series
Ararti Ankalikar’s mian ki malhar composition, originally rendered for Tansen, mesmerized the audience and literally caused the clouds to thunders and bring showers over St. Thomas University’s Jones Hall. By Jyoti Kulkarni HOUSTON: When classical singer Tansen sang raag Mian ki Malhar at King Akbar’s court, legend has it that clouds would thunder and […]
