Swadeshi style: Yoga guru Ramdev’s Patanjali company to make jeans
You may soon be able to stretch and bend in a pair of “swadeshi” denim that yoga guru Ramdev’s multi-crore company, Patanjali, will manufacture and sell. He announced on Sunday his company will soon venture into the apparel market, making both traditional and modern clothes for men and women, as part of an ambitious expansion […]
Stranded workers start returning from Saudi Arabia
KARACHI: Pakistani workers sacked by some construction companies in Saudi Arabia continue to return home, with a group of 10 workers reaching here on Saturday. The number of labourers coming back is low but it is part of an ongoing process of workers returning home after not receiving their dues. It all began about eight […]
Meet Nereaparambil, former mechanic who now owns 22 flats in Burj Khalifa
An Indian mechanic-turned-businessman owns 22 apartments in the popular Burj Khalifa, a media report said on Sunday. George V Nereaparambil says he is not stopping at 22 and will continue to buy more if he gets a “good deal”. “If I get a good deal, I’ll buy more. I am a dreamer and I never […]
Keith Vaz sex scandal: I forgive the betrayal, says wife, but warns he’ll be slung out
Maria Fernandes, the wife of Labour MP Keith Vaz has said news of her husband’s involvement in an alleged sex scandal came as a ‘complete shock’ to her, but she has decided to ‘forgive the betrayal’. In a detailed interview to Daily Mail, Maria Fernandes explains why she decided to give the scandal-hit MP a second chance […]
Deciphering history, one coin at a time
Pankaj Tandon, a Harvard-trained economist, is a numismatist by calling. Poring over inscriptions and icons on old Indian coins, the academic has gathered enough evidence to put one forgotten dynasty on the Silk Route—the ancient trade route between the East and West—back on the map. And he is working on finding details about well-known dynasties […]
Muslim-Hindu men donate kindeys to each other’s wives and save their lives
Just ahead of Eid ul-Adha and Onam celebrations, these two families have set an example of friendship and brotherhood that go far beyond religious boundaries. In a private hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan, two kidney transplants reportedly took place, but the uniqueness of the situation was that a Hindu man donated his kidney for a Muslim […]
Militants target town ahead of Eid: Policeman killed in Poonch twin assaults
A police constable was killed and five others — two Armymen, two police personnel, and a civilian — were injured after two groups of heavily armed militants attacked Poonch town on Sunday morning. Three militants were killed by the Army and police after daylong encounters at two locations. Searches were under way at both locations […]
Bollywood Spins & Weaves a Fairy Tale
Click here for Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: There are regular performances, and there are performances that take your breath away. The magic of the latter lingers around much after it has created an impact. And this is precisely what Bollywood Blast 2016 did to its audiences. Last Sunday, September 4, the Miller Outdoor […]
Beauty with a Purpose Resonates at 2016 Bollywood Pageant USA
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: A Bollywood star has good looks, talent in speaking, dancing and singing, and capable of being a fashion diva. All of these qualities were on display as Bollywood Shake hosted its 4th Annual Bollywood Pageant USA 2016 on Sept 4, 2016 at Hotel Sorella in City Center. Beauty with a Purpose […]
A Grand International Moshaira at Houston: Organized by Aligarh Alumni Association of Texas
HOUSTON: Mushaira has been an annual event organized by the Aligarh Alumni Association of Texas at Houston for the last several years. The Aligarh Alumni Association of Texas is a not-for-profit organization that stands to promote social, cultural and educational programs. This year in Houston the Moshaira was held on August 27,at Arab American Culture […]
HPV Cancers: The Most Preventable Human Cancers
HOUSTON: IACAN had a very informative educational program on HPV cancers and as speakers, we had the honor of having Dr. Kathleen M. Schmeler, and Dr. Erich M. Sturgis of the University of Texas-M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas. The human papillomavirus (HPV), is a group of more than 150 related viruses. Some “low-risk HPV” […]
Learn How Ancient Indian Knowledge Combats Modern Disease
By Sahana Singh HOUSTON: Come September 11, Houstonians will learn from Dr. David Frawley and other experts how ancient Indian knowledge can be a bulwark against modern diseases. The role of Yoga, Ayurveda and Meditation in human health was well understood by ancient Indian rishis and rishikas. Their knowledge was passed down generations and not […]
Ganesh Utsav in Houston
By Runmee Barbara HOUSTON: Lord Ganesha is the most beloved Hindu God and Indians are preparing for the Ganesh Utsav all around the world. In Houston Kalakriti Performing Arts Foundation (www.kalakritiusa..org/) in association with Shiv Shakti Temple (www.shivshaktimandir.org/) welcomes all Houstonians to celebrate Ganesh Utsav this year at Shiv Shakti Temple from September 4 through […]
Scintillating Debut Performance by Nethra Kaushik
By Surabi Veeraraghavan HOUSTON: On the August 14, Houston rasikas witnessed a breathtaking debut performance of the young and talented Nethra Kaushik, who mesmerized the audience with her sophisticated nritta and deeply meditative abhinaya. Blessed with grace and agility of a born dancer, Nethra’s performance at the Bayou Theatre was a culmination of years of […]
The Extraordinary Life and Times of Mahatma Gandhi – Part 15
Gandhi fights British attempt to divide Hindus The story thus far…Early in 1932 Gandhi wanted to meet the new Viceroy, Lord Willlingdon, but the Viceroy made it clear that the days of negotiations were over. Gandhi informed the authorities that he was again starting a civil disobedience movement. The Viceroy thought it was a threat […]
2016 Lifetime Achievement Awards
HOUSTON: Hindus of Greater Houston will recognize two outstanding community leaders Dilipkumar Mehta and Sam Kannappan with the Lifetime Achievement Award for their contribution to Hindu Community and Vivek Sharda for his exceptional volunteer work, with Akhil Chopra award. HGH will presents the awards at its 27th annual Janmashtami festival at George R. Brown Convention […]
Global Icon of Love and Compassion is Proclaimed Saint Teresa
By Dr. Randeep Suneja VATICAN CITY, ITALY: A tall tapestry depicting Mother Teresa in her traditional blue trimmed sari was displayed over the façade of St. Peter’s Basilica in The Vatican. The portrait was commissioned by the Knights of Columbus and painted by Chas Fagan, an American artist. As the jubilant crowd of 120,000 people […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Aaloo Gobi di Sabzi (Sauteed Potatoes & Cauliflower)
Like a few other vegetables, phul gobi or cauliflower – or simply gobi – is favored for its versatility to create many dishes. Its tender texture, nutty taste and ease of cooking make it one favorite vegetables in the Punjabi kitchen. The florets can be grated into crumbs and cooked as stuffing for paranthas; sautéed […]
Kashmir unrest: Hurriyat refuses to meet leaders of all-party delegation, lashes out at CM Mehbooba Mufti
After rejecting chief minister Mehbooba Mufti’s invitation for talks on Kahsmir issue, Hurriyat leaders Seyd Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Sunday refused to meet the leaders of all-party delegation. Four opposition MPs of all-party delegation broke away from the group and decided to reach out to separatists by meeting them separately. CPI(M) […]
