Disha USA Hosts 2025 Fort Bend ISD Candidate Forum
By Juhi Varma HOUSTON: DISHA USA proudly hosted the 2025 FBISD Candidate Forum to a full house, reinforcing our commitment to civic engagement and community involvement. The event provided a valuable platform for candidates to share their perspectives and for the public to engage with those seeking to shape the future of our school district. […]
IAPAC Gala Addresses the Mental Health Crisis in America
HOUSTON: The Indian American Public Affairs Council (IAPAC) hosted its annual gala at the Junior League of Houston, focusing on the urgent issue of mental health in America. Themed “Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in America,” the event brought together over 220 attendees, including policymakers, healthcare professionals, and community leaders, to foster dialogue and inspire […]
FIS Presents Presents Webinar on Indian Participation in US Elections
HOUSTON: On November 3, before the American Presidential General Elections, Foundation for India Studies (FIS), a non-profit organization serving the Houston community for the past 18 years, presented a timely webinar before the American General elections to discuss how the Indian diaspora in America was likely to vote in the 2024 American General elections. The […]
Trump’s Red Tide Sinks Democrat Kamala Harris, but Lifts Some of the South Asian Local Candidates
HOUSTON: Former President Donald Trump’s landslide election is still reverberating through the local Indo-American community. Trump secured his nonconsecutive term by winning the electoral college by 295 compared to 226 for Harris. According to one theory, 13 million Democrats, who had voted for Biden in 2020, simply stayed home for various reasons. Some of the […]
SACC Gala Honors Legacy of Late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
HOUSTON: The South Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC) Annual Gala 2024 was dedicated to the Legacy of late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson. The award recipient was none other than her daughter Erica Lee-Carter who will serve the balance of her term thru Jan 20th, 2025 at 18th Congressional District. The Democratic Congressional nominee for the next […]
Senate Candidate Colin Allred Meets Local Asian Businesses
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: During an election stop in the Houston area last Thursday, September 5, US Senate candidate, Democrat Colin Allred met with student leaders from the University of Houston and host a roundtable discussion with Asian small business leaders in Sugar Land. Allred is currently serving his third term representing the 32nd […]
IAPAC Co-Hosts “Into the Light” Conference to Address Human Trafficking in Greater Houston
HOUSTON: On August 20th, the Indian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), in collaboration with Harris County and the Raindrop Foundation, hosted a pivotal conference at the Raindrop Turkish House. The event, titled “Into the Light: Confronting Human Trafficking in Greater Houston,” aimed to raise awareness about the pressing issue of human trafficking in the region. […]
IACT Holds Prayer Meeting in Wake of Trump’s Miraculous Escape
HOUSTON: The Indo American Conservatives of Texas, swiftly reacting to the assassination attempt on the former President Trump, organized a community meeting of prayer and hope, while the seminal image of the miraculous escape of Trump with blood oozing from his cheeks is still haunting the minds of many. On Tuesday, July 16, community members […]
Indian American Community Celebrates BJP Victory at GSH Auditorium
HOUSTON: To celebrate the stupendous performance of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the recently concluded Lok Sabha Elections in India, the Indian American community in Houston hosted a celebration event to mark the occasion. Around 400 people joined the event and over 50 volunteers were recognised on stage for their efforts.Various community […]
New Sankalps from the Sadhana in Kanniyakumari
By Prime Minister Narendra Modi My Fellow Indians, The biggest festival of democracy, the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, is concluding today in our nation, the Mother of Democracy. After a three-day spiritual journey in Kanniyakumari, I have just boarded the plane for Delhi.Through the day, Kashi and numerous other seats have been in the midst […]
IAPAC Hosts Conversations over Coffee on Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Missouri City
MISSOURI CITY: On Sunday, May 5, 2024, The Indian American Political Action Committee hosted a Coffee Conversation at The Royal India Cuisine in Missouri City, aiming to illuminate the city’s entrepreneurial landscape. Despite Mayor Robin Elackatt’s absence due to weather-related emergencies, the event, co-chaired by Dr. Rajasree Nambron and Dr. Purusottam Sahoo, proceeded with enthusiasm. […]
IAPAC’s inaugural “Conversations Over Coffee” event on understanding the US Judicial system in Katy
KATY: On March 17, 2024, the Indo-American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) hosted a dynamic session of Conversations Over Coffee (COC) at Turmeric Indian Restaurant in Katy, TX. The event, chaired by Deepti Nigudkar and Parvin Shaikh, brought together prominent legal professionals from Fort Bend County, including District Attorney Brian Middleton, Judge Christian Becerra from the […]
Primary Winners: Lizzie, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sean Teare, Taral Patel, Ali Sheikhani
HOUSTON: Texans of South Asian origin had much to cheer about the results of the Super Tuesday primary elections despite the low turnout. On March 5, only 6% of registered Harris County voters cast a ballott, lowest since 2012. At the national level, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump swept primaries across […]
Manu P. Seeks Fort Bend Constable Pct 3 Position
By Manu Pooparayil SUGAR LAND: My path in law enforcement was inspired by a profound legacy – that of my father, who dedicated 36 years of his life to serving as a police officer in Kerala. Growing up, I witnessed the impact of his commitment and integrity, which laid the foundation for my career. In […]
DA Kim Ogg Files Ballot Papers for Democratic Primary
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It’s filing season once again and Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg did just that on Wednesday afternoon, December 6 at the Harris County Democratic Party Headquarters on Lyons Ave on the city’s eastside. A group of her supporters joined her outside the building and then once again inside after she […]
IAPAC “Conversations Over Coffee” Series Sheds Light on Future of Pearland
PEARLAND: IAPAC’s “Conversations Over Coffee” Series Sheds Light on the Future of Pearland Pearland, TX Ð October 29, 2023 Ð The Indian American Political Action Committee of Greater Houston (IAPAC) recently hosted a thought-provoking event as part of its “Conversations Over Coffee” series (CoC@IAPAC), delving into the future of Pearland, Texas. This event, co-chaired by […]
Disha USA Celebrates 2nd Annual Diwali Gala with Over 500 Attendees
HOUSTON: Disha USA (www.dishausa.org) organized its 2nd annual Diwali gala on Friday, Oct 27, which had over 500 attendees including community members of ~20 Hindu organizations across Greater Houston area. The event was also attended by over 100 dignitaries including Consul Adesh Sudhir (Indian Consulate Houston), elected officials with family members from both Democratic and […]
Houston Indians Attend Reception for India’s President Ram Nath Kovind
HOUSTON: An elite segment of the Indo-American community in Houston attended a dinner reception in honor of Ram Nath Kovind, the 14th President of India from 2017 to 2022. The reception took place on Friday, October 6 evening at the Post Oak Hotel in the Galleria area. The presidential reception was organized by Maneesh Media, […]
Could A Millennial Reformer Become the First Indian-American in the Texas State Legislature?
Renewable energy developer, Millennial non-profit leader, and award-winning former HISD public school teacher is running in the Democratic primary for Texas Senate District 15 Outsider Soora starts a well-funded campaign with a bold progressive agenda focused on real reform to root out corruption in Austin and update a broken system. HOUSTON — Karthik Soora, a […]
Treachery, Blame Put Frost on Indo-Canadian Relations
By Avinash Gavai, Correspondent Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent assertion in parliament regarding “credible allegations” implicating Indian intelligence in the murder of a Sikh activist in British Columbia has generated significant attention in India. This statement, for various reasons, was met with surprise and anger. Firstly, Trudeau’s claim clashed with India’s national narrative, which […]
