A Quick Vastu Guide to Achieve Success in Examinations
Programme your space to facilitate better concentration, memory and excellent grades for your children HOUSTON: As the examinations are approaching, parents have started complaining that their children do not concentrate in studies, or do not study at all! Some of them think that the various modern means of technology, such as Computers, Internet, Mobiles and […]
Foundation for India Studies Celebrates 10th Anniversary, 50 Oral Histories
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: The Indian community has made its karmabhoomi (workplace) since the late 1960s and is now a major contributor to the ethnic diversity of fourth largest city in the United States. As a recognition of the Indian community’s presence, the Foundation for India Studies (FIS) held its first India Heritage Day at […]
IACCGH Launches the International Student Internship Program
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: IACCGH Board member Narayan Bhargava cofounded an organization during his freshman year at UT which provided free consulting to struggling businesses in Austin by students who in turn gained valuable experience through solving real life business problems. Today, this has become a premier student led organization at the McCombs School of […]
Yoga: The Mind-Body Wellness Connection
By: Satyanarayana V. Chilukuri, M.D HOUSTON: One of the most striking areas of research, in the area of psychoneuroimmunology, is how stress impacts our mind and our immune system, and how psychological, neural and immunologic processes interact and shape human health and behavior (Ader R, Felton DL & Cohen N). Uncontrolled overwhelming stress is one […]
UHCOP Professor and Department Chair Rajender Aparasu Selected for Fulbright Specialist Roster
HOUSTON: UH College of Pharmacy’s Rajender R. Aparasu, Ph.D., FAPhA, professor and chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy, has been selected for the Fulbright Specialist Roster. The Fulbright program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, serves to promote the international engagement of academic […]
Four Tips to Help Take the SAT
HOUSTON: It’s never too early to start preparing for the SATs. The comprehensive assessment test is one of the key academic measurements college recruiters look at when determining if they should admit a student. This year, The College Board, the private nonprofit corporation responsible for creating the SAT, redesigned the test to include longer and […]
Celebrate Indo-American Heritage Day
HOUSTON: The Foundation for India Studies (FIS) in partnership with the Houston Public Library (HPL) and Houston Community College (HCC) invites the community to an exciting celebration for Indo-American Heritage Day, Our Roots, Our voices, Our Heritage, Our Contributions. The Indo-American Heritage Day celebration will take place on Saturday, March 26, from 1 PM to […]
Texas Oncology Cancer Prevention Series: Treating Cancer with Transplants
Traditionally. the term leukemia has been a very scary one for most people. Over the years, there has been a great deal of publicity around bone marrow transplants. This exciting treatment has evolved and now there are many versions of transplants. The technique has become much safer and has been critical in our ability to […]
Stop! Are You Giving Your Children Cough and Cold Medications?
When you catch a cough and cold, what’s the first thing that you do? You probably try to get your hands on cough syrups and tablets for a quick relief. So when you see your little ones suffering from the same, what do you do? You again reach out to these medications to ease their suffering. […]
Indian-American boy in fray for $100,000 ‘Child Genius’ prize
WASHINGTON: An Indian-American boy, with his terrific memory skills and mathematical abilities, is all set to lock horns with two other finalists in the second season of Lifetime Television’s competition “Child Genius: Battle of the Brightest”, a media report said. Nine-year-old Arnav Krishna from New York stands a chance to win a whopping $100,000 college […]
2nd Annual “University of Houston Day” at India House
HOUSTON: On Wednesday, February 17, as the sun was setting down, India House started buzzing with dozens of enthusiastic youngsters, most of them with parents or other family members, to attend this very important day to figure out how to navigate towards their future career. Together, India House and University of Houston, under the leadership […]
IIT entrance tests to go international
MUMBAI: To get more foreign students on campus, the premier IITs are planning to hold entrance tests for admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate courses abroad. From next year, entrance tests is likely to be conducted in eight other countries for foreign nationals, the ministry of human resources and development has decided in a recent meeting, […]
Kids Health: Bedwetting – Natural Home Remedies for Bedwetting
REMEDIES FOR BEDWETTING Bed-wetting is common in children below 6 years of age It can be an embarrassing condition for the child CAUSES Immature nervous system Small bladder Genetic factors Kidney failure Anaemia Epilepsy Urinary Tract Infection Constipation Stress SIMPLE TECHNIQUES Natural home remedy using Indian gooseberries, turmeric powder and honey Crush 2 Indian gooseberries […]
Acid Reflux Diet | Alkaline Foods & Healthy Recipes
Acid Reflux Acid reflux or Heartburn refers to the burning sensation caused in the chest due to excessive acid build up. When the valve between the stomach and the food pipe is unable to close properly, it results in the stomach acids moving up, causing acid reflux CAUSES Valve between the stomach and & the […]
How the Zika virus spread around the world
The World Health Organisation has called an emergency meeting to address the spread of the mysterious Zika virus, as health experts warned the outbreak is ballooning at an “extremely alarming” rate. The disease has been linked with a birth defect known as microcephaly, which sees children born with abnormally small brains, as well as a […]
Texas Oncology Cancer Prevention Series Adding Life to Your Years
By Dr. Meghana Bhandari A concept in the field of oncology that is getting more attention recently is survivorship. A diagnosis of cancer is often an overwhelming and life-changing circumstance. The entire focus of the patient and their loved ones is on the treatment. However, once the treatment is finished, what happens next? As oncologists, […]
Five New Year’s Resolutions for Your Child’s Academic Success
A new year offers a fresh start, making it the perfect time for children to focus on forming new habits that will help bring them success in their future. With that, January is the perfect opportunity for you and your child to discuss areas where there’s room for improvement. Below are some ideas to promote […]
Unique Homemade Cream To Get Rid of Scars Completely Within 2 Weeks
Depending on their depth, scars can be a serious cosmetic issue, although they are generally pain-free. There are many creams on the market that promise to reduce the appearance of scars. These, however, are full of chemicals that can have negative effects on your skin. Plus, they can be quite costly. If you want to […]
This herb could cure 5 different types of Cancer
Native to Africa and Asia, moringa tree is abundant in nutrients. In fact, each part of the tree, including the pods, fruits, flowers, roots and bark are edible and people in South India commonly use them as part of their delicacies because of their distinctive taste. The edible oil produced by Moringa seeds, also […]
