Houston Tamil Studies Chair (HTSC) Honors Dr. T. Vijayalakshmi, Thiruvalluvar Chair of Tamil Studies and Visiting Professor
HOUSTON: Houston Tamil Studies Chair (HTSC) at the University of Houston honored Dr. T. Vijayalakshmi, Thiruvalluvar Chair of Tamil Studies and Visiting Professor from August 2023 to August 2025, on August 21st at Indian Summer, Sugar Land. Dr. Vijalakshmi taught Tamil language and culture for the past two years. Tupil Narasiman, VP Finance, was the emcee. […]
DAVSS Begins New Academic Year with – Traditional Vedic Ceremony
HOUSTON: DAVSS welcomed the new academic year with the Vedarambha Sanskar, a traditional ceremony that marks the beginning of formal studies for new students and reaffirms returning students’ commitment to learning. The 2025 event brought together parents, teachers, volunteers, and well-wishers from both DAVSS and DAVMES, making it a true community celebration. The ceremony began […]
BANA Academic Fest 2025 Ignites Young Minds with Learning, Leadership, and Community Spirit
MISSOURI CITY: The Bihar Association of North America (BANA) hosted its 27th Annual Academic Fest at the First United Methodist Church in Missouri City, transforming the venue into a dynamic arena of intellectual exploration, cultural pride, and community bonding. With over 115 students from Grades 1 through 12 participating, the day-long event highlighted a vibrant […]
“Ghar Away from Ghar” : Hindu Heritage Youth Camp (HHYC)
By Yasha Kaushal Every summer, as school winds down and the days grow longer, hundreds of kids across Texas start counting down to one special week: Hindu Heritage Youth Camp, or HHYC. For some, it’s a brand new adventure. For others, it’s a return to a place that feels like ghar or home. Now in […]
$1 MM Gift to UT-Austin Advances Study of Jainism, South Asian Religions
HOUSTON: The Academic Liaison Committee (ALC) of Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) has established a new partnership with the University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin) to establish The Tirthankar Sumatinath Distinguished Professorship in Jain Studies. This newest of 24 endowed professorships established by the ALC will reside in the UT-Austin’s Department of […]
BANA Academic Fest is on August 9, 2025. Kick-start Your Child’s School Academic Contest!
MISSOURI CITY: BANA has announced the 2025 Academic Fest to be held on August 9, 2024 at First United Methodist Church, 3900 Lexington Blvd, Missouri City, TX 77459. This will be an in-person event. As in the past years the contests will include Math, Science, Arts, Spelling Bee, Vocabulary, Speech, Debate, SAT etc. The math […]
Southwestern National Bank Celebrates 20 Years of Empowering Students at Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony
HOUSTON: Southwestern National Bank proudly held its Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony to honor two outstanding high school seniors for their academic excellence, community involvement, and inspiring future aspirations. This year’s celebration was particularly significant as it marked the 20th anniversary of the bank’s long-standing scholarship program. Each recipient of the $1,000 scholarship was carefully selected […]
Dhruvi Kadakia Selected for Lone Star Leadership Academy
HOUSTON: Dhruvi Kadakia, a student at Sartartia Middle School in Fort Bend ISD, has been selected to travel to Houston/Galveston to participate in a summer 2025 Lone Star Leadership Academy camp. Dhruvi’s selection was based on her outstanding academic success, demonstrated leadership ability, involvement in school and community activities, and a nomination from her teacher, […]
How a Group of IITians Set about Rebuilding Takshashila.
Founders of Rishihood University visited Houston to discuss their innovative vision and story. By Juhi Varma HOUSTON: What does a developed India really look like? Not a copy of America or South Korea, but a homegrown model rooted in India’s own identity? That’s the question that drove the founders of Rishihood University. Their aim? To […]
Panjab University, Chandigarh and UH Plan a Dual-Degree Program
HOUSTON: Alumni Leaders from North America from the Chemical Engineering Department gathered in Houston, 16 -19th May, 2025, to help transform Panjab University and its Chemical Engineering Department towards a higher ranking, premium institution in India, with a slogan of “March to The Top”. The conference was a result of the vision and hard work […]
Alumni Host Panjab University’s First North American Leadership Conference
HOUSTON: Newly formed North American Alumni association held its first Leadership conference at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Houston from May 16 – 18th, 2025 with the explicit aim of helping the Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Panjab University Chandigarh to regain the premier status it enjoyed in the 1960’s, through Innovation, Creation, Collaboration […]
DAV Schools Celebrate 25th Anniversary, Annual Day & Class of 2025 Graduation
HOUSTON: DAV Montessori & Elementary School (DAVMES) marked a major milestone on Sunday with a grand celebration of its Annual Day, 25th anniversary, and the graduation of its 5th Grade Class of 2025. The event commenced with a Yajna (Havan) ceremony led by Acharya Surya Nanda Ji, with graduating students and their parents as Yajmaans. […]
Gita Chanting Competition: A Tribute to Gurudev & Gita’s Timeless Wisdom
By Oindrila Rimi Bhawal HOUSTON: As the spring blossoms fill the air with their sweet fragrances, the recent Gita Chanting Competition (GCC) at Chinmaya Mission Houston (CMH) resonated with divine spiritual energy. CMH families gathered to honor the ageless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, marking a prelude to Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda’s 109th Janma Jayanti (birth […]
YLDP 2025: The Impact of Leadership on Me and My Community
By Rajiv Gyawali Leadership has been an age-old virtue that is regarded with high standards of smiles because it comes with bravery, teamwork, risk, perseverance, etc., that develops an inner fire to drive with purpose, and great leaders become pillars for the community and society to grow as well. This is what I witnessed from […]
Celebrations by DAVSS, DAVMES Students
HOUSTON: DAVSS Students, teachers and volunteers as well as ASGH members and well-wishers assembled in the Satsang Hall to celebrate (1) Dayanand Dashamee, birthday anniversary, and (2) Rishi Bodh, the enlightenment of Maharshi Swami Dayanand Saraswati. The mosaic program comprised of kids dressed as Swami Dayanand and other eminent personalities of the Arya Samaj, […]
Southwestern National Bank Scholarship 2025 $1,000 Scholarship Awards
About The Southwestern National Bank Scholarship Program The Southwestern National Bank Scholarship Program is funded by Southwestern National Bank (Member FDIC) to recognize and assist outstanding high school graduates and reduce the financial burden for college. Southwestern National Bank Scholars are selected based on their financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. Each year a […]
Arya Samaj Celebrates R-Day and 25th Anniversary of DAV School
January 26: India Republic Day Celebrations was celebrated at Arya Samaj Greater Houston by DAV Sanskriti School students, parents, teachers and volunteers joined the Satsang for the flag hoisting ceremony which was held indoors due to the pouring rainfall on that day. The Sanskriti School Children led in the singing of the Indian National Anthem […]
‘Each One, Plant One’ initiative by Sewa International’s Houston Chapter
By Vivaan Kotnis HOUSTON: On Saturday, December 21, 2024, close to 85 enthusiastic volunteers aged between 5 to 80 years gathered from across the greater Houston area, with a significant number being dedicated high school students eager to contribute, in Alief. Along with the support of HPD, within a span of just 90 minutes, these […]
Ashok Pruthi Releases Two Heartwarming Children’s Books This Holiday Season
VICTORIA, TEXAS – Renowned children’s author Ashok Pruthi, a U.S. citizen with an Indian background, is thrilled to announce the release of two captivating children’s books, Big Bold Bear and Jack is Back. These beautifully illustrated tales are set to debut this holiday season, offering families a perfect opportunity to bond over stories of love, […]
Rice University Plans Strategic Expansion into India with Rice Global India
By Chris Stipes BENGALURU: Rice University, a global leader in research and innovation, is expanding its international presence with the launch of Rice Global India. This strategic initiative underscores the university’s commitment to fostering global collaboration and advancing its contributions to India’s rapidly growing education and technology sectors. The university hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at […]
