“Life Continues to Thrive on Earth, and as Long as it Does, it Will be Heard”

SUGAR LAND : Anjana Parthasarathi enchants audiences with her soulful voice in the Texas Kannada Short Film “Kashi-Kailash” directed by Anu Kulkarni from Sugar Land. Anjana, a talented RJ at Dakshin Radio, is a trained Carnatic singer from Bengaluru, India. Her commitment to authenticity and her ability to connect with listeners through her deeply resonant […]
Jain Vishwa Bharati Celebrates 25th Anniversary with a Mesmerizing Mega Play about Triumph of Spiritual Devotion

HOUSTON – January 12, 2025: The spiritually uplifting mega-play “Prem Aur Vairagya Ki Amar Kahani” staged by Jain Vishwa Bharati Houston (JVB) on Sunday night was a resounding success, leaving the audience captivated by the extraordinary talent and dedication showcased by all involved. The event, which took place at the Stafford Centre, was attended by […]
A Preamble to One of Our Mother Tongues on World Hindi Day

By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Recognizing the importance of the Indian diaspora worldwide and the need to unite them with cultural ties, in 2006 then Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (who recently died on December 26) inaugurated the first Vishwa Hindi Divas or World Hindi Day which has been celebrated since then yearly on January 10. […]
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, […]
A Proud Milestone for Texas and Indian Community: Shivam Dhol Tasha Pathak at the 60th U.S. Presidential Inaugural Parade

WASHINGTON DC: The 60th Presidential Inauguration will herald President Trump’s return to the White House. This special event will honor the rich history and tradition of our great nation, the American people, Diversity & Inclusion and the promise our country holds for future generations. In a remarkable fusion of culture, tradition, and global diplomacy, the […]
The Play “Tik Tik Tik” Thrills at Udavam Karangal Fundraiser

By Jawahar Malhotra PEARLAND: As with the play performed last year, this year’s production also immediately caught the eye with the sets on stage. Except, there were none, just a series of cleverly taken images of different locales, digitally reproduced and projected on a huge scale to give the impression of depth and immersion for the […]
International Hindi Association Hosts ‘Kavita Ki Sham’ for Local Talent

By Sanjay Sohoni HOUSTON: On December 6, 2024, the Houston chapter of International Hindi Association celebrated their year-end event ‘Kavita Ki Sham’ with lots of pomp & ceremony. It was the 13th year in the continuation of hosting this much loved, appreciated and awaited event. Every year the Houston chapter hosts this program to offer […]
Fort Bend Diwali 2024 – An Indian Cultural Extravaganza

HOUSTON: An amazingly devout 4-hour Fort Bend Diwali 2024 (12th Annual Vedic Fair) organized at the Sugar Land Town Square on Sunday Oct 20th highlighted Indian Workshops, performances, Recitation and LIVE concert left the audiences transfixed right from the beginning to the very end of the show. The celebrations featured MC Yogi an internationally acclaimed […]