AIADMK merger LIVE updates: OPS takes oath as Deputy CM as both camps unite, ‘Sasikala to be expelled’
The two rival factions of AIADMK led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam have announced their merger on Monday in their party headquarters. A decision is likely to be taken on the “formal expulsion” of V K Sasikala and her family members, a key demand by the OPS camp that still remains unmet. In a resolution on August […]
Utkal Express derailment: Four railway officials suspended as death toll rises to 22
Four railway officials were on Sunday suspended, including senior divisional engineer, in the aftermath of the Utkal Express derailment at Khatauli, 25 km from Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh. The latest development comes a day after the tragic mishap left at least 22 passengers dead and over 150 injured when 14 coaches of the Puri-Haridwar Kalinga […]
Women: Tomorrow’s Leaders, Today!
By Vanshika Vipin Varma HOUSTON: Women have been active participants in all walks of life. Shouldering, embracing and balancing responsibilities at home and work, women have their aspirations, abilities and qualities as a man does. Yet, women receive only one-tenth of the world’s income. Women’s empowerment has become a significant topic of discussion in development and economics. ‘Women’s […]
Houston Hosts North South Foundation’s 25th Anniversary of Academic Contests
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: The Houston Chapter of North South Foundation (NSF) hosted the 2017 National Finals contests on August 12-13 at the University of Houston. This is a historic year for NSF, which celebrates its 25th anniversary of highly successful academic contests. All of the recent winners of the Scripps, Natonal Geographic and other […]
Suneja, Pai, Desikan Make Top Cardiologist’s Lists in Houston, Katy
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The largest medical center in the world, the Texas Medical Center, is world-renowned for its medical prowess with the sheer density of hospitals and research facilities in its 1,345-acre domain. And at the heart of it are the physicians and researchers who have made it the place to come to for […]
Mika Singh’s Perfidy Against the Indian Nation Condemned
A joint statement issued by the Presidium of the Federation of Indian-American Associations, Greater Houston Local Area HOUSTON: The serving presidents of the Indian-American associations of the Greater Houston area, strongly condemned the perfidy committed by artist Mika Singh against the Indian nation. Mika Singh performed at an event on Saturday, August 12, billed by […]
St. Luke’s President Bob Heifner on the Health Needs of Fort Bend County
By Manu Shah SUGAR LAND: On July 26, the lobby at CHI St. Luke’s Health in Sugar Land was filled with healthcare professionals, IACCGH members and guests who were attending the Business of Medicine Series featuring St. Luke’s President Rob Heifner. The Series which seeks to build bridges between the medical community in Houston and […]
Sri Meenakshi Temple Society Celebrated Aadi Sukravara Ashtalakshmi Deepa Pooja on Friday August 11
By Nachal Sethuraman PEARLAND: Aadi Sukravara Ashtalakshmi Deepa Pooja was conducted at MTS on Friday, August 11, 2017 in a grand manner. More than 75 devotees participated in lighting the lamp and reciting the slokas which was a feast to the eyes. The Fridays in the month of Aadi is very special for women in […]
A beautiful Diksha at Chinmaya Prabha
By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: On this auspicious morning of August 12, 2017, just after 8 am, the audience in Chinmaya Smrti hall were witness to a most profound and moving Diksha ceremony. Aditi Deshmukh, a child of Chinmaya Balavihar Houston, born to two blessed parents, Jay and Rohini Deshmukh, and raised with a great love […]
Amiralli Dodhiya Named to New York Life’s Chairman’s Council
HOUSTON: Amiralli Dodhiya has been named a member of the 2017 Chairman’s Council of New York Life today. Members of the elite Chairman’s Council rank in the top three percent of New York Life’s elite sales force of more than 12,000 licensed agents in sales achievement. Mr. Dodhiya has been a New York Life agent […]
Talk on Plant-based Diet
HOUSTON: On Sunday, 27th August, the Jain Center in Houston will be hosting an illuminating talk by Dr. Sailesh Rao on adopting a plant based diet for better health and reducing your carbon footprint. The talk will be held at the Jain Center of Houston, 3905 Arc Street, Houston Texas 77063 and will begin at […]
ASIE Hosts Presentations on Meditation, Human Heart
HOUSTON: American Society of Indian Engineers and Architects (ASIE) presented a special presentation for professionals and business members on Saturday, August 5. About 60 people attended the event at JVB Preksha Meditation Center. There were two topics. The first one was presented by Samaniji Pranav Pragyaji on “Transform Yourself from Business Stress with Meditation”. Samaniji […]
Zee Tv Launches, “Made in America”: The first English Language Bollywood Reality TV Show filmed in Hollywood
NEW YORK: Zee TV America had its official launch party on August 2nd, 2017 for their first English Language reality tv show, “Made In America”, which was held at the PHD Rooftop, located at The Dream Hotel in downtown Manhattan. Over 200 guests to celebrate this monumental launch and expansion of programing of ZEE TV America. Zee […]
Sankara Nethralaya’s Mobile Eye Surgery Unit Gets Mayan Awards
PUDUCHERRY, INDIA: The Mobile Eye Surgical Unit of the non-profit Sankara Nethralaya Ophthalmic Hospital received its due and long overdue recognition from its peers in an award ceremony on July 22 held at the Accord Hotel in this tiny former French colony, formerly known as Pondicherry. Two doctors associated with MESU – Dr. Rajesh Sharma […]
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 […]
A 30 Year-Old Independence Day Poem
SUGAR LAND: Personal independence was a sentiment that was very much on Saeed Pathan’s mind when he penciled this poem 30 years ago when he thought of the independence of his country India which had just turned 40. Pathan, had just finished his mechanical engineering degree from the Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology in […]
Incredible India: Unity in Diversity
HOUSTON: Incredible India is being presented by Indian Performing Arts, Samskriti at the Miller Outdoor Theatre on the 19th of August, 2017 at 8.15pm. This popular event is presented in association with the Consulate General of India in Houston and funded by the Texas Commission on the Arts and the City of Houston through the Miller […]
Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston Gala Features LyondellBasell CEO Bob Patel
HOUSTON: The Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) will be hosting its 18th Annual Gala on August 26 and will be attended by .Houston’s top business leaders, elected officials, Consul General of India Dr. Anupam Ray, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. Bob Patel, CEO of LyondellBasell will be […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Ande di Bhurji (Spicy Scrambled Eggs)
Here is a very easy recipe that is also very fast to make. It comes in handy when you have a starving bunch of people who crave for the desi taste of food. All it takes is a few eggs and some desi spices and a few veggies to make a dish that goes well […]
PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi comes under fire as Donald Trump council splinters
PepsiCo Inc. chief executive officer Indra Nooyi is being targeted by Color of Change, a non-profit racial justice group that has previously gone after Uber Technologies Inc. and Walt Disney Co. The organization is pressuring Nooyi to step down from Donald Trump’s business advisory council after the president was slow to condemn white-supremacist violence last […]
