Elements of Montessori Education for Young Children
ABSORBENT MIND Dr. Montessori believed that the brains of young children work in a different way from that of adults. She referred to the time from birth – 6 as the “Absorbent Mind.” During the period of the absorbent mind, young children are capable of absorbing immense amounts of information about the environment through their […]
A Radiant Beginning: CMH Welcomes Bala Vihar Students and Families
By Dr. Shreya Sheth HOUSTON: In a heartwarming and spiritually uplifting event, Chinmaya Mission Houston (CMH) celebrated its annual opening of Bala Vihar 2023-24 on Sunday, September 10, 2023. The day was nothing short of magical as children, their enthusiastic teachers, and all sevaks and families of CMH came together to offer prayers and […]
First Hindi and Culture of India Program at a Middle School.
By Arun Prakash HOUSTON: After years of efforts, It is now happening! I am proud to announce the first of its kind Hindi and Culture of India credit program emphasizing Hindu Culture at Pin Oak Middle School, 4601 GlenMont Street, Bellaire, Texas 77401. Pin Oak Middle School is a very high-ranked magnet school in the […]
Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston (EMGH) – Now Open to Visitors
HOUSTON: The Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston (EGMH) is proud to announce the opening of this world class museum to the public on Tuesday, August 15, which is coincidentally the 77th anniversary of India’s Independence Day. It is but a small tribute to the architect of India’s independence, Mahatma Gandhi, who freed India from the British Colonial […]
SEWA Interns Complete 4,558 hours of Service
HOUSTON: 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 49 interns this summer. The interns accumulated over 4,558 hours of […]
Southwest National Bank Presents Scholarships for High School Seniors
HOUSTON: Southwestern National Bank congratulates the 2023 Southwestern National Bank Scholars for their outstanding achievements and dedication to their communities. It’s heartening to see Southwestern National Bank continuing the tradition of supporting high school seniors in pursuing higher education. This scholarship program has been running for the 18th consecutive year and is a testament to […]
Counselors Meet for 39th Hindu Heritage Youth Camp (HHYC)
By Maya Harpavat and Aesha Shah HOUSTON: In the few weeks before school starts, campers and counselors look forward to a special week in the summer. It’s a week packed with games, camp friendship reunions, and learning more about Hindu culture. For some, it is their first time coming to camp, and for […]
AYM 2023 Graduands and DAVSS Students Celebrate Annual Day
By Acharya Bramdeo HOUSTON: AYM graduands Class of 2023 & DAVSS students and their relatives & friends as well as DAVSS teachers & volunteers and Arya Samaj Greater Houston (ASGH) members & well-wishers joined for an in-person celebration. Acharya Surya Nanda Ji led the Havan and gave his blessings to the graduands. Shri Sanjay Ahuja […]
D.A.V. School Wins PSIA State Championship for Second Year in a Row
By Arti Khanna HOUSTON: We totally earned bragging rights as our brilliant students won the PSIA Elementary Division State Championship 2023 with 24 awards in various categories. Of the winners, eight placed 1st, eight placed 2nd, and three placed 3rd. Thank you to Doug Ray for coming out to present the trophy. Thank you to […]
Wadhwanis Support Lone Star College CyFair Scholarships
By Jawahar Malhotra CYPRESS, TX: Nestled in 200 acres in the northwest part of the county, Lone Star College CyFair is a pretty campus with buildings tucked away between meandering roads and undulating greens. Founded in 2003, the college now has 16,000 students, many who go onto receive their associate degrees from many offered throughout […]
Pratham is Relaunching its Youth Summer Leadership Program
Pratham USA is relaunching its Pratham Youth Summer Leadership Program in India this summer following a hiatus caused by the pandemic. Established in 2018, the Pratham Youth Summer Leadership Program is a two-week immersive program that combines community service and cultural immersion at the ‘Pratham Arora Centre for Education’ near Aurangabad, India. This year’s program […]
Indian-Origin Teenager on a Mission to Spread Education in Underprivileged Areas of India
DENTON, Texas: Alisha Madhuvarshi, a 16-year-old student born in New Delhi, is currently attending the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science in Denton after studying at Seven Lakes High School in Katy for two years. Despite living most of her life in the United States, Madhuvarshi remains connected to her roots through various charitable endeavors. […]
YLDP Essay: What Does Leadership Mean to Me?
By Adeeba Mohammed In Latin, there’s a phrase that encompasses nature, literature, and human preference: omne trium perfectum. In English, this translates to ‘everything that comes in threes is perfect.’ There are three types of stable particles, three little pigs, and three tenets to leadership. The tiers of leadership involve the leader, the team, and […]
North South Regional Contests Help Underprivileged Children in India
HOUSTON: North South Foundation is conducting its 2023 Houston regional contests on April 22 and 23, 2023 at the University of Houston Campus. North South Foundation promotes excellence in human endeavor by organizing Educational Contests for the kids in USA. Children who consistently participate in these contests have excelled in national level contests such as […]
International Mother Language Day; Preservation of Languages is Challenging
by Bo Singh The International Mother Language Day is celebrated on February 21, but I got reminder this year a month earlier. Which was in form of a news item about the Canadian Government agreeing to settle class action claim “seeking reparations for the loss of language and culture brought on by Indian residential schools, […]
Arya Samaj D.A. V School Children Celebrate India’s 74th Republic Day
HOUSTON: D.A.V Montessori & Elementary School a vision of Arya Samaj of Greater Houston was started 23 years ago. It is a unique one of its kind school in the whole of USA providing academic excellence with Spiritual growth combined with the knowledge and appreciation for heritage, culture and language while raising confident and resilient […]
Eternal Gandhi Museum Honors Fort Bend County Judge and Commissioners
HOUSTON: Opening in the Fall 2023 Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston, EGMH, will be the first ever full fledged museum in North America, dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. The museum’s goal is to preserve and proliferate the greatest and most incredible legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, “Nonviolent Conflict Resolution.” Please visit www.egmh.org to learn more about this exciting new […]
Stop! Think Before You Click
By Masood Ahmed With the internet ruling at the fingertips of every individual and organization, the activities and transactions have become more prone to cyber-attacks. Every individual must become familiar with a variety of today’s common cyberthreats, by learning how to spot a cyberattack, an individual can make smarter security decisions and prevent attacks. Cyber […]
NRI Scientist Dr. Samba Reddy Wins Texas A&M Regents Professor Award
COLLEGE STATION: NRI scientist Dr. Samba Reddy is named for the Texas A&M University System Regents Professor Award, which is the highest honor bestowed by the System on faculty members. https://vitalrecord.tamhsc.edu/two-texas-am-health-faculty-named-regents-professors/ The TAMUS Board of Regents honors faculty whose performance in scholarship has been exemplary and distinguished. Dr. Reddy earned this coveted title for making […]
