‘Feast’ time in SAB TV’s Taarak Mehta
The men of Gokuldham society will finally make a comeback, after getting jailed in SAB TV’s Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (SAB TV and Neela Telefilms). As we all know, the men from Gokuldham society had driven away the police jeep by mistake, leading them to spend a stressful night in the police lockup. While […]
Trouble times ahead for Naira-Kartik in Star Plus’ Yeh Rishta…
Lead couples on TV shows should be armed with weapons to ward off evil eye away from them. The young and beautiful Kaira, aka Karthik (Mohsin Khan) and Naira (Shivangi Joshi), have not even had some happy married days, when they will be swarmed with more worries. Click here to read more… Credit: tellychakkar.com
Here’s how Sonakshi Sinha, Armaan Malik are fighting over actors turning singers
Armaan Malik got into a debate with Sonakshi Sinha on Twitter after he criticised the trend of actors turning playback singers. Armaan shared an article in which singer Kailash Kher had said that he is not happy with the decision of the event managers to rope in Sonakshi as one of the opening acts for […]
Sonata Movie Review: Shabana Azmi’s Presence Brightens Aparna Sen’s Film
The most obvious gripe regarding Aparna Sen’s Sonata, an English-language chamber drama that unfolds in a single living room in the span of a few hours, would relate to its cinematic sparseness. Adapted from the play of the same title by Mahesh Elkunchwar, the film is never far away from tripping on its cramped stagey-ness. […]
‘Disgraceful,’ Says Furious Virat Kohli After Worst Batting Show In IPL History
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli minced no words on Sunday as he dissected his side’s performance against the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League tie at the Eden Gardens. Speaking about the visitors’ abject display, Kohli termed the batting performance as reckless and unacceptable. RCB were all out for 49, the lowest ever […]
Talks Tough During Stone-Pelting, Firing, Says Mehbooba Mufti, Meets PM
The approach of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is what’s urgently needed as salve for Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was told today by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti during a meeting in Delhi. “At a time when stone pelting and firing are on, talks are difficult, but the Prime Minister has invoked Vajpayee many […]
Go Ahead: Supreme Court Clears Yogi Adityanath’s Hiring Plan For Police
The Supreme Court has cleared the plan submitted by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to fill lakhs of vacancies in the police force of India’s most populous state. Yogi Adityanath, who took over as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh a little over a month ago, has said that he plans to recruit about 33,000 […]
Naach Houston Breaks Records at Miller Outdoor Theater with an Audience of over 8,000
Click here for Photo Collage By Staff Reporter HOUSTON: Houston’s Got Bollywood… and how! For the thousands of fans at the Miller Outdoor Theater, a beautiful evening in Spring couldn’t have had a better culmination then watching a colorful entertaining Bollywood Theatrical production, conceived and directed by the maestro Mahesh Mahbubani, presented by India House […]
Geetanjali Radio Annual Gala: An Evening Filled with Music,Wine and Merrymaking
By Vanshika Vipin Varma HOUSTON: What do you expect at a gala organized by a radio personality, music producer, music supervisor and a music promoter? It definitely has to be a superlative social gathering that serves as a treat for classical aficionados. But, Geetanjali Radio’s Annual Gala, held on Friday April 7, was much more […]
Shampa GopiKrishna Workshop @ Rhythm India
STAFFORD: This past weekend on Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16, the Rhythm India Bollywood Dance Company hosted a 2-day workshop with the one and only Shampa GopiKrishna. Shampa is a celebrity dancer and choreographer from India. She is the daughter of Legendary Kathak Maestro Shri. Gopi Krishna. She has won twice the popular reality TV […]
Houston NSF Children Showcase their Talent at the 2017 Academic Super-Bowl
HOUSTON: Houston got talent. Lots of it. It is on full display at the North South Foundation (NSF) Regional Academic Contests held at the Lone Star College – University Park campus on April 8th and 9th 2017. More than 350 children from grades K to 12, from all over Houston and nearby, participated in multiple […]
BAPS Devotees Celebrate Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s Birth
STAFFORD: The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Stafford, celebrated the auspicious day of April 5, Chaitra Sud Nom. According to the Hindu calendar, this day marks the 236th birthday of Bhagwan Swaminarayan as well as the birthday of Bhagwan Ram. This year’s program encompassed the theme: Bhaktavatsal Hari Birud Tiharo, meaning, Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s resolve to […]
Sankashti Chaturthi Mahapuja at Gauri Siddhivinayak Temple
HOUSTON: The Sankashti Chaturthi is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is celebrated on every fourth day of the full moon or Krishna Paksha according to the Hindu calendar. Women observe fast on this day for the welfare of their families. Sankashti means deliverance from the troubled times. Thus, observing this vrat (fast) […]
Southwestern National Bank Scholarship Program $1,000 Scholarship Awards
HOUSTON: About The Southwestern National Bank Scholarship Program Southwestern National Bank Scholarship Program is funded by Southwestern National Bank to recognize and assist outstanding high school graduates reduce the financial burden for college. Southwestern National Bank Scholars are selected on the basis of their financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. Each year a total […]
Panguni Uthiram Festival Celebrated on Grand Scale at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By Kamala Raghavan PEARLAND: Panguni Uthiram is celebrated at many temples throughout South India and the world. The festival was celebrated at Sri Meenakshi Temple on Sunday, April 9. It is believed that the wedding of Rama and Sita was celebrated on Panguni Uthiram. The “Kalyanams” of Siva-Parvati, Lord Subramanya, Vishnu-Lakshmi and Rama-Sita are celebrated […]
Osmania University Alumni Association to Host Centenary Celebrations in Houston
HOUSTON: Osmania University, Hyderabad, is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. Established in 1917, one of the oldest universities in India, has planned a year-long celebrations in Hyderabad. Here in Houston, the Osmania University Alumni Association (OUAA) is organizing an evening of fun filled program on May 27, 2017 at India House, 8888 West Bellfort, Houston, Texas. […]
SOS Presents Panel on Balancing Career by Women Executives
HOUSTON: Several accomplished women entrepreneurs and senior executives got together at the Houstonian on Saturday, April 16 for an insightful discussion about what it takes to be a professionally successful woman and how to balance work, relationships, personal growth and philanthropic efforts. SOS (Share Our Secrets), an organization led by Ranvir “Biki” Mohindra, which teaches […]
Leave a Lasting Legacy with Life Insurance
HOUSTON: Life insurance offers a benefit that many people don’t even realize which is the benefit of enjoying your retirement savings. You might not see the connection between a life insurance policy and retirement, but there are actually two ways in which this coverage can help you relax and enjoy your retirement years: 1.Life insurance […]
Among International Airports, IAH is a Dismal, Dreary Experience
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It had been a good six weeks of traveling for me between five countries (including the US), ten cities and 17 flights and I had endured the usual frustrations of those who are prepared for the uncertainties of air travel. For instance, at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, I realized that […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Asaan Ghar di Dahin (Simple Homemade Yogurt)
These days when there is so much talk about the taste and creaminess of Greek yogurt, it is curious why more people aren’t drawn to the taste of Indian dahin (yogurt) and the way to make it at home. Most young people think that making dahin is a time-consuming and difficult process and are surprised […]
