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BEST HOLI EVER: Masala Radio FM 98.7’s Houston Holi Festival of Colors

BEST HOLI EVER: Masala Radio FM 98.7’s Houston Holi Festival of Colors

HOUSTON: Over 13,000 thousand chimed…one of the BEST HOLI’s EVER!!  Masala Radio 98.7 FM’s management team agrees…best God-blessed weather…best venue, best crowd, most sponsors, greatest giveaways, most delicious food court, and the most performers…EVER!!  Weeks before Holi, every day on radio, Sunil T had been praying to God for overcast clouds so families could really […]

‘Dimensions of Tabla’ with Guru Shantilal Shah Captivates Houston Audience

‘Dimensions of Tabla’ with Guru Shantilal Shah Captivates Houston Audience

By Jigisha Doshi A packed house at the Stafford Civic Center resonated with the vibrant rhythms and melodies of Dimensions of Tabla. Organized by the Indian Music Society, Houston, and led by the esteemed Guru Shantilal Shah, the event showcased the crucial role of tabla players in enriching musical performances. The evening began with a […]

Captivating Provocative, Evocative Films at 16th Indian Film Festival Houston

Captivating Provocative, Evocative Films at 16th Indian Film Festival Houston

HOUSTON: The Indian Film Festival of Houston has long been recognized for the excellence and variety of its selections. The 16th annual event, held once again at the Asia Society on Southmore St. in the Museum District, outdid itself this year. Chosen from 47 submissions, the shorts, documentaries, and feature films were unlike the ones […]

DAV Celebrates 200th Birth anniversary of Swami Dayanand Saraswati

DAV Celebrates 200th Birth anniversary of Swami Dayanand Saraswati

By Acharya Bramdeo HOUSTON: On Sunday, February 25, students, parents, teachers, and volunteers joined to mark the occasion, and pay tribute to the eminent social, religious, economic, and political reformer – Swami Dayanand, the founder of the Arya Samaj at its location on Schiller Road on the city’s far westside. The educational reforms served as […]

How Do I Love You? in Hindi Verses and Song by International Hindi Association

How Do I Love You? in Hindi Verses and Song by International Hindi Association

By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Nothing touches the Desi mind and heart more than the mesmerizing sounds of music and song and the tantalizing smells and taste of spicy food. Both were available in ample quantities last Friday evening, February 16 as the International Hindi Association celebrated Valentine’s Day, never mind it was two days past […]

“Everything Here Belongs to You” Explores Love, Betrayal, Redemption

“Everything Here Belongs to You” Explores Love, Betrayal, Redemption

SUGAR LAND: Author Saborna Roychowdhury’s latest novel, Everything Here Belongs to You, is a captivating exploration of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the rich tapestry of Indian political history and culture. In the vein of Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, Roychowdhury draws from her own family’s experiences, weaving a spellbinding narrative that delves deep into the […]

A Mesmerizing Performance at IMAGH’s Ghazals Evening

A Mesmerizing Performance at IMAGH’s Ghazals Evening

By Rahat Sultana HOUSTON: Never one to flinch at the prospect of holding a mushaira to brighten up the spirits, the Indian Muslim Assoc. of Greater Houston started the New Year off with an evening of ghazals on Saturday, February 3 at the Elite restaurant on Hwy 6 South. The evening was attended by a […]

Houston Tech Leader Shines in Haut Monde Mrs. India Worldwide 2024

Houston Tech Leader Shines in Haut Monde Mrs. India Worldwide 2024

HOUSTON -– In an inspiring blend of beauty and intellect, Mrs. Devshree Golecha from Houston, Texas, has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious Haut Monde Mrs. India Worldwide 2024. This leading beauty pageant, known for its inclusive and diverse platform, celebrates women from all walks of life, empowering them to showcase their beauty […]

16th Indian Film Festival of Houston: Unique, World Class Cinema

16th Indian Film Festival of Houston: Unique, World Class Cinema

WHO :  16th Indian Film Festival of Houston WHAT : Film Screenings, Live Q&A with filmmakers, Entertainment – Moodafaruka, Music without Borders Reception and Food – Verandah, A Taste of India WHEN:  Friday, February 23, 2024: 4 – 9:30 pm, and, Saturday, February 24, 2024: 4 – 9:30 pm WHERE:  Asia Society Texas Center, 1370 […]

Indo-American Association Announces 2024 Performing Arts Season

Indo-American Association Announces 2024 Performing Arts Season

IAA Receives Award as a “Houston Cultural Treasure HOUSTON: Indo-American Association (IAA) proudly presents its 2024 Season celebrating three decades of performing arts and cultural dialogue. For thirty years, IAA, a 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization, has worked relentlessly to promote Indian arts and culture in Greater Houston as well as nationally. The organization is now […]

Gopaal Seyn’s Art Students Put Up an Impressive Performance

Gopaal Seyn’s Art Students Put Up an Impressive Performance

By Sanchali Basu It was a privilege to be invited by artist friend Indranil Sen (whose artist signature is Gopaal Seyn) to speak and honor his students at their RedBlueArts Gallery in Sugar Land the evening of December 3. The RedBlueArts Academy and Gallery has been around since 2021 and I feel fortunate to have […]

‘Diwali Dhamaka’ by Khushboo Dance Groups at Iskcon Temple, Houston

‘Diwali Dhamaka’ by Khushboo Dance Groups at Iskcon Temple, Houston

HOUSTON: Grand successful “Diwali Dhamaka” event was organized by Khushboo GroupsmLLC, with a huge crowd & full of energetic performances at Iskcon temple’s Gauranga Celebration Hall on 17th Nov 2023, Friday at 6 pm onwards. Guest of Honor Judge Juli Mathew did the inauguration ceremony by lighting the diya with Mr Sunil Jaiswal & Mrs […]

Udavam Karangal Presents Phenomenally Professional Play “Unforgiven”

Udavam Karangal Presents Phenomenally Professional Play “Unforgiven”

By Venugopal Menon The annual, customarily exceptional fund-raising event of Udavum Karangal presented on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Kalyanamandapam of Sri Meenakshi Temple, was a notch superior than ever before.  Under the gifted guidance of Dr. Padmini Ranganathan and Rajan Radhakrishnan, a team of dedicated artists and volunteers worked tirelessly for months to […]

Making Life Better for Shelter Animals: Fifth Grader to Host Concert Benefitting Houston Pets Alive! Through His Innovative Initiative, “Wild Tunes”

Making Life Better for Shelter Animals: Fifth Grader to Host Concert Benefitting Houston Pets Alive! Through His Innovative Initiative, “Wild Tunes”

HOUSTON: Ten-year-old animal lover, pianist, and drummer Yuvaanh “Yuvi” Agarwal will join fellow musicians from across the Houston area on Saturday, Nov. 18, for a free concert, “Melodies of Gratitude,” benefitting Houston Pets Alive! (HPA). The musical fundraiser is hosted by Wild Tunes, a one-of-kind program launched by Agarwal earlier this year aimed at soothing shelter […]

Indarvadan Trivedi (Masterji) Awards Young Family and Youth

Indarvadan Trivedi (Masterji) Awards Young Family and Youth

By Girish Naik HOUSTON: The festival of Navaratri brings lots of youth to celebrate and dance to the music and beat of the drums as the singers sing the glory of our goddesses for nine nights followed by the celebration of Sharad Purnima. VPSS Haveli organized the Sharad Purnima Garba on Oct 28, 2023, at […]

Navarasam during Navarathiri: Concert by Sriranjani Santhanagopalan

Navarasam during Navarathiri: Concert by Sriranjani Santhanagopalan

By Sudha Mani HOUSTON: SRIRANJANI SANTHANAGOPALAN is a young artiste is who taking the world of Carnatic music by storm and has expanded its reach , particularly among younger audiences . She is the disciple of her father eminent Vocalist Sri. Neyveli Santhanagoplan .Even though she started her serious formal training to become a professional […]

RedBlue Arts Galley Hosts Art Exhibition of Works by Advanced Students

RedBlue Arts Galley Hosts Art Exhibition of Works by Advanced Students

SUGAR LAND: The RedBlueArts Gallery recently held a reception for an art exhibition featuring the works of advanced students. On October 16th, a total of 13 students of Gopaal Seyn, an eminent Indian American artist in Houston, showcased their pieces on different walls, creating a unique art wall for each of them. The event was […]

Janavi Mahimtura Folmsbee’s “Aquarius Art Tunnel” at Houston Intercontinental Airport

Janavi Mahimtura Folmsbee’s “Aquarius Art Tunnel” at Houston Intercontinental Airport

HOUSTON: Travelers at Houston’s Intercontinental Airport will be transported under the sea when walking through the “Aquarius Art Tunnel” by Janavi Mahimtura Folmsbee. The contemporary artist, originally from Mumbai, now residing in the Oak Forest Houston, wants to live in a world where everyone can experience the beauty of the ocean – even in between […]

Extraordinary Auditory Experience: Sanjay Subrahmanyan Concert

Extraordinary Auditory Experience: Sanjay Subrahmanyan Concert

By Partha Krishnamurthy HOUSTON: This is not a review. Just a view of an extraordinary auditory experience. The Classical Arts Society of Houston presented Vidwan Sanjay Subrahmanyan in a vocal concert with Vidwan S. Varadarajan on the violin and Vidwan Neyveli Venkatesh on the mridangam at Sri Meenakshi Temple on Sept 30, 2023. Going to […]

Indo-Australian Singer Courts Grammy for Heart-warming Song

Indo-Australian Singer Courts Grammy for Heart-warming Song

Indo-Australian singer, Siyer has officially submitted to this year’s Grammy Awards. His single, Nindiya, a song on mothers experiencing the ‘empty nest’ moment has been well received by peers and the audience alike. Earlier this year, The Recording Academy (the home of the Grammy Awards) invited Siyer (a.k.a Shriram Iyer) to join as a Voting […]

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