14th Indian Film Festival of Houston: A Rousing Success
HOUSTON: For the past fourteen years, Sutapa Ghosh, Founder and Executive Director of the Indian Film Festival of Houston (IFFH), has watched the annual event mature. What began as an idea to introduce Houstonians to true Indian cinema has grown both in size and in scope, attracting movie-goers not only from our local diverse communities […]
Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations Marked on Oct. 2
By Dr. Nidhi Trehan It is a rare event in the diaspora when members of the social justice community congregate and celebrate visionaries such as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, (known as “Mahatma” or “Great Soul”) and Martin Luther King Jr. on the same platform, but Austin-based community group, Friends of India, Texas (FIT) did just that on […]
‘Diwali in My New Home’: A Picture Book about Celebrating the Festival in a New Country
HOUSTON: This Diwali comes with a picture book, Diwali In My New Home, a story about a little girl Priya, who loves being with family and friends to watch fireworks and celebrate Diwali. But this year Priya and her parents are living in the United States, and no one seems to know about the holiday. […]
IAPAC Reception for Mealer, GOP Candidate for Harris County Judge
HOUSTON: On September 30, 2022, the Indian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) of Greater Houston hosted Alexandra Mealer, candidate for Harris County Judge at the India House. Randhir Sahni, co-chair of the event, opened the evening with remarks about the history of IAPAC and introduced the key speaker, former Judge Ed Emmett. Emmett a very […]
Defaced Election Yard Signs Point to Bigotry, Hate in Fort Bend
RICHMOND, Fort Bend County: Many candidates running for political office in the elections in November have placed their yard signs on a block-long stretch of Richmond Parkway and Wildwood, across from the CVS, for people to look at as they drive by. The signs have been up for awhile and include several minorities like Surendran […]
BAPS Donates $75K to Susan G. Komen Foundation via Walk-Run 2022
STAFFORD, TX: Over 2,100 participants came together at the picturesque Sugar Land Town Square earlier this year, on April 24, to join In the Joy of Others: Walk-Run 2022 that was organized by BAPS Charities. These enthusiastic participants were part of an even larger movement of walkers and runners at similar walkathons organized in over […]
IAPAC Holds Reception for Judges Lina Hidalgo and KP George
By Jawahar Malhotra & Pranav Rao HOUSTON: In its continuing efforts to educate the South Asian community about the political process in the Greater Houston area, the Indo American PAC held another reception on Thursday, September 22 evening for Harris County Commissioners Court Judge Lina Hidalgo and for KP George, her equivalent in Ft Bend […]
Capacity Turnout for ASIE’s Annual 2022 Scholarship Fundraiser
HOUSTON: The American Society of Indian Engineers and Architects hosted its Scholarship Fundraiser event in-person on Thursday, September 22 at the Hyatt Regency West Houston. With support from the event sponsor, corporate sponsors and attendees the ASIE’s is continuing its tradition of the Annual Scholarship program, started in 1998. This year’s fundraiser helped raise funds […]
IAA Hosts Original Lucknow Gharana Concert with Dr. Pooja Goswami Pavan
By Chandra K. Mittal, Ph.D. HOUSTON: Indo-American Association, Houston (IAA) did it again. This time it was with Dr. Pooja Goswami Pavan of Minneapolis, MN, who is a professor, scholar and performer in vocal Hindustani Classical Music. On Saturday, September 10, 2022, IAA yet again mesmerized the audience with presentation of SABRANG by Dr. Pooja […]
Sewa International Conducts Second Successful Annual Charity Golf Event
PEARLAND: Sewa international’s charity golf event to commemorate 9/11 had a successful second year at the Clear Creek Golf Course in Pearland. Texas State Representative, Ed Thompson, District 29, teed off the inaugural shot with the Sewa Golf ball after a moment of silence in memory of the brave victims of 9/11. Mayor Of Pearland, […]
A Happy Beginning for Chinmaya Mission of Houston’s Bala Vihar
By Shalini Konde HOUSTON: Arriving at Houston’s Chinmaya Prabha facility on the pleasant morning of September 11th, 2022, brought with it the joy and warmth of meeting friends and families after a long time. While BalaVihar had continued uninterrupted over the past three years via online classes, one could feel the buzz of renewed energy […]
Mama Turns 94 with Many Admirers Around Her
By Jawahar Malhotra KATY: When she turned 78 in 2006, it was a total surprise to her when she entered Gourmet India restaurant where 70 people shouted “Happy Birthday, Mama”! Stunned and overcome with emotion, she was also delighted to have the affection of so many around her. And it has been a birthday event […]
Ramesh Cherivirala: Forbes Top Financial Security Professional
SUGAR LAND: Ramesh Cherivirala from the Houston office of New York Life has been listed on the 2022 Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals Best-in-State list. The individuals named to this list of distinguished professionals were chosen based on many criteria considered by an independent research firm. A New York Life agent for 20 years, Dr. […]
Archana Bharadwaj Wins Young Citizen Award from Exchange Club of Sugar Land
SUGAR LAND: First Colony Middle School student, Archana Bharadwaj, has been honored as the Young Citizen of the Month by the Exchange Club of Sugarland. The award recognizes her commitment to community service, leadership and academic achievement. A high achiever both academically and in the Indian Cultural space, Archana is also an elegant Bharatnatyam dancer. […]
Alliance for Disaster Relief Raises $1 Million for Pakistan Flood Victims
HOUSTON: Resource generation efforts spearheaded by the Alliance for Disaster Relief, a collaboration of more than 35 plus community organizations in Houston, Texas, USA; to help flood -battered Pakistan; has raised more than $1million in just three hours during a fundraising event. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner; Congresspersons Sheila Jackson Lee & AL Green; Consul General […]
Pakistanti Organizations, Sewa International Set Up Flood Relief Appeals
Heavy rainfall in Southern Pakistan and melting glaciers in the country’s northern mountains have caused massive floods and flash floods that continue to devastate districts across the region. The floods have killed at least 1,191 people, 399 of whom were children, since the flooding began in mid-June at the beginning of the monsoon season. In […]
New App from CMH: Vedanta Daily — Simplified Insights into Eternal Truth
Men of great wisdom, like Pujya Gurudeva Chinmayananda, descend to our plane out of their kindness and a keen desire to share the highest truths. Vedanta, literally means the ultimate end or culmination of Knowledge (Vedas). Many great Rishis, Masters and Acharyas have endeavored to take us closer to this Absolute Truth. Swami Chinmayananda was […]
HSS Celebrates 18th Hindu Unity Day with Dharmic Organizations of Houston
By Viren Vyas HOUSTON: The Houston chapter of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS) held its 18th annual Hindu Unity Day on Saturday, August 27th, at the ISKCON of Houston. Representatives from more than 50 Hindu organizations attended this conference. HSS has been collaborating Hindu Unity Day celebration since 2005 with other Dharmic organizations. […]
Seattle Thunderbolts Win Minor League Cricket Championship
MORRISVILLE, NC: The Seattle Thunderbolts continued a streak of remarkable form into the final of the 2022 Toyota Minor League Cricket Championship presented by Sunoco, defeating the Atlanta Fire by 10 runs to win the 2022 championship title on Sunday, Aug. 28. The Thunderbolts claimed a $150,000 purse for winning America’s most extensive cricket championship, […]
Amir Dodhiya on Forbes 2022 List of Top Financial Security Professionals
HOUSTON: Amiralli (Amir) Dodhiya from the Houston General Office of New York Life has been listed on the 2022 Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals Best-in-State list. The individuals named to this list of distinguished professionals were chosen based on many criteria considered by an independent research firm. A New York Life agent for 14 years, […]