Amid war of words, India tells Pak it wants to discuss illegal occupation of PoK
On a day Pakistan accused India of crossing a “red line” by raising alleged rights abuses in Balochistan, New Delhi said it wanted to discuss the vacation of parts of Jammu and Kashmir under “illegal occupation” by Islamabad. The war of words heated up a day after India said it would take up Pakistan’s offer […]
Dreaming the Night Away
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: Last Friday, August 12, Bollywood stars Katrina Kaif, Parineeti Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, Aditya Roy Kapur, Varun Dhawan along with film director and producer Karan Johar and rapper Badshah created frenzy in Houston by reflecting the magic of Indian Cinema live on stage. They were here to rock with their […]
An Incredible Monsoon Stage for Incredible India’s Birthday
Click here for Photo Collage By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Neither the fury of the wind nor the fierce downpour of monsoon rains could deter the show and Executive Director cheerfully told nervous inquiring callers in performing parlance that the show must go on. About a thousand people heeded her call and braved the […]
70th Indian Independence Day Celebrations at India House
HOUSTON: Befitting the occasion, the atmosphere was charged with festivity and vibrancy as Indo-Americans celebrated India’s 70th Independence Day on August 15, at India House. The people waved the tricolor as Consul General of India, Dr. Anupam Ray started the ceremony by hoisting the Indian National Flag while the spectators sang the Indian National Anthem […]
A Guiding Light Passes, and there is Sorrow, and Also No Sorrow
By Jawahar Malhotra STAFFORD: The news that the Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) of Swaminarayan sect had passed away in Saurashtra in Gujarat’s Botad district on Saturday evening, August 13, at 6pm Indian time spread like wildfire among the congregation here which was just waking up. […]
Flag Hoisting Ceremony at Consulate General of India, Houston
HOUSTON: On Monday, August 15, Consul General Anupam Ray and his wife Dr. Amit Goldberg Ray were joined by Honorable MP Suresh Gopi, Chancellor Dr. Renu Khator and Dr. Suresh Khator from University of Houston, Congressman Pete Olson, Jay Guerrero from Sen. John Cornyn’s office and Sam Merchant from Congressman Al Green’s office along with […]
Five Tips to Ensure a Smooth Back to School Transition for the Whole Family
HOUSTON: Summer break is officially winding down— over the next few weeks, kids will be saying goodbye to their camps and vacations in order to return to the classroom for another year of school. For a lot of students, that transition between summer break and the school year can create a lot of stress. But […]
Jhulan Festival at Sri Govindaji Gaudiya Math
HOUSTON: Sri Govindaji Gaudiya Matha celebrated four day Jhulan (swing) festival starting from Sunday, August 14 and concluding with Sri Baladeva Purnima on August 17. The Jhulan or the Swing festival commemorates the transcendental swinging pastimes of Sri Radha Krishna in Vrindavan. After the hot summers, as the monsoons bring rains the nature seems to […]
The Extraordinary Life and Times of Mahatma Gandhi – Part 12
The Story thus far…A separate institution named Satyagraha Sabha was formed with headquarters in Bombay. There were agitations everywhere against the Rowlatt Committee’s report. But the government was determined to implement the Rowlatt recommendations and in 1919, the Rowlatt Bill was introduced. When the bill was debated in India’s Legislative Chamber, Gandhi attended as a […]
Amritaa Sreeram’s Arangetram Resonated with the Audience
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: Amritaa, an immensely dedicated dancer, passionate about her dancing, did her guru Smt. Padmini Chari proud at her Arangetram on August 6 at the Jewish Community Center. After she asked for the blessings of God, her family and the guru, her parents Subhas and Shonali Sreeram welcomed the audience. Emcee Dr. […]
2016 BITSAA International Houston Chapter Celebrates Bitsian Day
By Nirupam Anand HOUSTON: A young and enthusiastic alumni group of Birla Institute of Technology, Pilani who call themselves “BITSians” gathered at the Yard House, CityCenter Plaza on Friday Aug.16 to celebrate their annual BITSian Day. The old and young alumni came together and reminisced and rejoiced their good old college days at Pilani. Krishna […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Chivda Gobi Mutter (Flattened Rice Snack)
Finding the right things to snack on can be a frustrating thing – it’s either too sweet, like chocolate or too plain like tortilla chips and salsa; and Lord knows Punjabis like to snack! Finding the right combination that can not only be satisfying between meals but filling without putting on calories can be a […]
Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna lose in straight sets to continue India’s medal duck
Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna’s disappointment of semi-final loss against Venus Williams and Rajeev Ram carried into the bronze medal match against Radek Stepanek and Lucie Hradecka of Czech Republic with the Indian pairing bowing out tamely in just over an hour by 1-6, 5-7. The loss means India’s medal-less run at Rio continued with […]
TCC Taped Ball Premier Tournament Spring 2016, R2CC Winners, ECC Runners up
HOUSTON: R2CC won the TCC Taped Ball Premier League Spring 2016 tournament defeating ECC by three wickets in a thrilling encounter between two time winner ECC playing against the first time finalist R2CC. Both teams had an excellent run to the final, losing only two games each, in the process. The Premier League tournament was […]
Chinmaya Mission Houston Bala Vihar : Where Families Grow Together
By Yuthika Gundamaraju & Vinod Sharma HOUSTON: Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Chinmaya Mission Houston embodies this ideology completely, through the medium of teaching Hindu culture. Chinmaya Mission Bala Vihar is a Sunday school in which children are gradually introduced […]
A Double-Eights Celebration for Mama
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The passage of another year has not dimmed her mind, nor has it diminished the ardor of her admirers who have grown accustomed to calling her mama. Even if her step is a little lighter, and her gait a little slower, mama still remembers each person by their name and with […]
Shravan Maas: August 3 to 31
HOUSTON: 1st Monday vegetable shringar Dharshan at Sanatan Shiv Shakti Mandir of Houston located at 6640 Harwin Dr., Houston, TX 77036. For further details call 713-278-9099.
Gurmat Sangeet Sammelan at SW Gurudwara, August 19-21
HOUSTON: The Gurudwara Sahib of Southwest Houston (Sugar Land) is proud to host Dr. Gurnam Singh and Bhai Nirmal Singh along with Resident Raagi, Bhai Bhupinder Singh Paras for three days during the Gurmat Sangeet Sammelan 2016, on August 19, 20, and 21. They will perform traditional kirtan according to the parampara set by the […]
Indian Consulate Joins Samskriti to Present INCREDIBLE INDIA
HOUSTON: There is a reason for the peacock being the national bird of India. It symbolizes India’s extraordinary and harmonious diversity, in languages, cultural traditions, religions, costumes, songs, dances, and much more. It is this rich and colorful diversity that Samskriti brings to the stage year after year, through its numerous performances. For the 12th […]
The Extraordinary Life and Times of Mahatma Gandhi – Part 11
The story thus far…For two years Gandhi traveled extensively in India and had talked at different places. His interest first centered on the problem of indentured labor where poor, ignorant laborers were enticed away from India to work in the British colonies. He disapproved of this system in South Africa, fought it there, and he […]
