Varsha Bajaj’s ‘Thirst’ on New York Times Best Seller List
HOUSTON: A New York Times Bestseller for middle-grade fiction, Houstonian Varsha Bajaj’s ‘Thirst” is the riveting story of a heroic girl who fights for her belief that water should be for everyone. Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal […]
‘Brahmastra’: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer superhero adventure plays with fire
By Rachana Dubey Brahmastra Story: Shiva, a young DJ in Mumbai, discovers that he’s born with a special power that makes him immune and akin to fire. He gradually discovers the secrets behind his own existence that are also tied to a string of mythological incidents. How that changes the course of his life forms the […]
Huge Celebration of Shri Krishna Janmashtami by ISKCON, HGH
HOUSTON: This year, ISKCON of Houston, celebrated the auspicious occasion – Janmasthami (Lord Krishna’s Appearance Day) in a huge way, with midnight aarti (worship), inspiring kirtans, enlivening children’s costume contest (coordinated by Hindus of Greater Houston), dancing and classical performances by local talent and organized by the world-renowned Mrs. Yamuna Srinidhi. No festival is complete […]
Financial Education: Planning for Kids’ Education Funding
By Ash Malhotra and Salil Patil Education costs (Tuition Plus Boarding) in the US have been growing consistently at the rate of 6-7% for the past 25 years. That means that education costs are doubling every 9-10 years…(Remember the Rule of 72). Parents need to be aware of this and plan for an education fund […]
Masterji’s Play Brings Maharana Pratap & Jivram Bhatt to Life
By Jawahar Malhotra STAFFORD: Year after year, Indravadan Trivedi, the man belovedly known as Masterji by many in the community, has brought out plays based on famous Hindu figures and historical events from India’s glorious past. His sets have always been ablaze with brilliant costumes and an abundance of actors who spend weeks rehearsing their […]
JLF Houston is Back and On-Ground
HOUSTON: Teamwork Arts, producer of the iconic annual Jaipur Literature Festival and the international extensions of JLF, returns with the 5th edition of JLF Houston on-ground this year, in partnership with Asia Society Texas, Inprint, University of Houston, India House and Pondicheri restaurant. Scheduled to take place from September 9th–10th 2022, spanning a wide genre of literature, this edition of the festival will blend South Asia’s […]
‘Liger’: Vijay Deverakonda Film is a Cringe-fest of Mammoth Proportions
By Shubhra Gupta So, first off, in case you were wondering, ‘Liger’ is what you get when a lion and a tiger mate. Got it? Not really? Never mind, here’s a ready reckoner of what to expect from the new Vijay Deverakonda flick, directed by Puri Jagannadh, made in Hindi and Telugu. Ready? Here you go. A […]
Eye-Catching ICC I-Fest Program Captivates the Houston Audience
By Jawahar Malhotra STAFFORD: Last year when the India Culture Center held the celebration of India’s Independence Day, they turned the hall on it’s head quite literally by shifting the stage and the settings 90 degrees. The stage was set right across the front entrance doors for a better visual effect and everything else followed […]
Puranava India Cuture Fest Celebrated as Pearland Mayor Recognizes with Proclamation
The 4th Annual Puranava India Culture Fest, organized by Global Organization for Divinity, was held at Pearland Town Center on the lovely summer afternoon of Aug 13. The event saw a moving crowd of almost 1000 through the day from across the Greater Houston area and other parts of Texas including Austin and Dallas. The event […]
Award for Meena Datt at ‘Evening of Hope’ with Sonu Sood
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The evening of Tuesday, August 16, 2022 was filled with inspiring stories of people helping each other during the COVID-19 pandemic in India. It was aptly entitled ‘Hope’, and was a presentation by Rajender Singh of Star Promotions, featuring Bollywood actor Sonu Sood who shared stories about his work and the […]
Iconic World Trade Center Displays Animated Indian Flag
NEW YORK: Starting at 8pm on August 15th, an animated Indian Flag was displayed on the One World Trade Center podium. The building’s spire was also lit up in the Indian Tri color. This initiative commemorates the world’s largest democracy – India celebrating its 75th year of Independence. As part of the celebrations, other Durst […]
DAV Sanskriti School: Yajnopaveeta & Vidyaarambh Sanskaars for 2022-23 Students
By Acharya Bramdeo HOUSTON: DAV Sanskriti School (DAVSS) marked the start of in-person classes on with the Yajnopavīta & Vedārambha Sanskārs for students joining the 2022-23 session and India’s Independence Day Celebrations, after a 2-year break due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Teachers, volunteers, members, parents and well-wishers joined this solemn ceremony in prayers to […]
Sewa International Interns Complete 3,200 Hours of Community Service
Sewa International Houston Chapter hosted an Internship Gala for their “Get Inspired Houston” (GIH) and “Leadership Development through Community Engagement” (LEAD) interns on August 12 at the T.E. Harman Center in Sugar Land. The event was designed to celebrate the many accomplishments of over 50 interns this summer. The interns accumulated over 3,200 hours of […]
BANA Academic Test — A Day with Academics for Grade 1-12 Kids
By Vinay Karna At the onset of Azadi ke Amrit Mahotasav in India, and school year with No CDC guidelines around social distancing any more, BANA organized a colorful academic festival on August 6, 2022 highlighting academic past and excellence of India in general, and Bihar, in particular. Encouraging the kids to participate and bolster […]
World Premiere of Mahatma Symphony Enthralls Houston Audience
By Jyoti Kulkarni HOUSTON: A Houston audience was mesmerized by violin virtuoso Dr. L. Subramaniam’s tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and his message of peace and nonviolence. The historic concert was presented by the Indo-American Association (IAA) of Houston on Saturday, August 6 at the Hobby Center for Performing Arts in downtown Houston. Consul General Aseem […]
IAPAC Hosts Non-Partisan Reception to Build Bridges with Elected Officials
HOUSTON: The Indian American Political Action Committee of Greater Houston (IAPAC) hosted the first non-partisan reception for over 25 elected officials and over 130 members of the Indian American community at India House on August 4. The event ‘Meet Your Elected Officials’ reflected IAPAC’s uniqueness of being the only non-partisan political voice for Indian Americans […]
DAV School Wins First Place in State at PSIA
HOUSTON: DAV Montessori and Elementary students participated in the Private Schools Interscholastic Association (PSIA) State Meet held on Saturday, May 7 at the Texas Christian University campus in Fort Worth. This event is rooted in virtue and academic excellence and is the culmination of months of hard work and dedication. Prior to the event, twenty-seven […]
Zee Telugu ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ Grand Finale
HYDERABAD: Zee Telugu’s premier reality show, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa – The Singing Superstar, has taken viewers on a memorable musical journey over the past six months by presenting extraordinary performances by its talented contestants week after week. This season has introduced viewers to several young talents and won their hearts, however, like every […]
HOUSTON: Hindus of Greater Houston is celebrating its grand 11th Annual Hindu Youth Awards on Sept 10, 2022, at the newly renovated KM auditorium at Sri Meenakshi Temple. This year marks the 75th year of Indian’s independence and the Prime Minister of India has coined the celebrations as “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”. Hindus of Greater […]