PM Narendra Modi and Australia PM Malcolm Turnbull Visit Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi
NEW DELHI: On Monday, April 10, the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi took the visiting Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull to the Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi, a grand mandir showcasing and celebrating Indian art, culture, traditions, and values; through its breathtaking stone carvings and exhibitions. Swamis from BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha welcomed the […]
Classical Arts Society Stages Inspiring Biographical Musical “Sri Thyagarajar”
By Nalini Sadagopan Asa tira dura desamulanu Prakasimpa jesina rasika siromani (dasarathi) “Rama – O’ Jewel of the connoisseurs of music who, to the fulfillment of my desire, You have made my fame shine even in distant lands? HOUSTON: Thus said the 18th Century Carnatic Music Saint composer and visionary Sri Tyagaraja of Tiruvaiyyaru, Tamil […]
CGI Reception in Honor of Vedanta Society Swamis
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: In honor of Sw. Sarvadevanandaji, the minister and spiritual leader of the Vedanta Society of Southern California and Sw. Vedaswarupanandaji, resident monk of Vedanta Society of Greater Houston (VSGH), a reception was held at the residence of CGI, Dr. Anupam Ray on Friday, March 31. It was attended by some eminent personalities of the Houston community, including […]
India House, SOS to Partner for Town Hall Meeting on Immigration, Racism and Media’s Trustworthiness
HOUSTON: The 2016 presidential election has resulted in the dawn of a new age of populism. Rise of the Trump administration has broken the conventional thinking on politics, immigration, racism and media’s trustworthiness. Historically, this is the first time that the South Asian community is facing such unprecedented changes in the way that they are […]
YLDP: What Makes an Effective Executive?
By Aishwarya Kotha HOUSTON: On April 1, students in the YLDP group of Houston had gathered at India House to hear from a leader in Houston’s oil and gas industry. As Vice President and CIO at Shell Oil, Ms. Amy Suhl works with Shell’s technology department, which develops innovative technology solutions that aim to change […]
Earth Day Activities & Learning Opportunities
HOUSTON: Every year on April 22, we celebrate Earth Day and educate ourselves on the ways we can help protect the environment we live in. While reminding ourselves of ways to contribute to planet Earth, it is a great time to also teach your children about their daily impact on the world – and there […]
Innovative Bone Healing Technology Wins Over $700,000 from TiE at the Rice Business Plan Competition
HOUSTON: A student team from Aachen (Germany), Medical Magnesium, are set to revolutionize orthopaedic surgery with their innovative implant technology, which could prevent millions of unnecessary operations, speed up healing, and create better patient outcomes. Founded by graduate students from RWTH Aachen University, Medical Magnesium stunned judges at the Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC), held […]
Zee Salutes ‘Army Behind the Army’ at Cine Awards
MUMBAI: We are protected by the strength of the Indian army. But, have we ever pondered over the source of their strength? Their strength is an army behind them in the form of mothers, wives, sisters, daughters who silently toil day and night making up for their sons, husbands and fathers who are busy protecting […]
Dil Bole Oberoi: Rahul Dev confirms Kaali Thakur’s reentry in Omkara-Gauri’s life
A big news is coming in for the fans and followers of Star Plus serial Dil Bole Oberoi as the evil Svetlana track is set to get over while the old evil Kaali Thakur will be seen reentering Dil Bole Oberoi to create havoc in Omkara (Kunal Jaisingh) and Gauri’s (Shrenu Parikh) life. Click here […]
Rohit Sagar to enter Colors’ Naagin
Time to welcome a new actor on Naagin 2. The supernatural weekend drama will see a blast from the past with the comeback of Karanvir Bohra aka Rocky’s parents. The actor signed in to play Rocky’s father is the dashing Rohit Sagar. Click here to read more… Credit: www.tellychakkar.com
Rani to PROPOSE Raj in Zee TV’s Ek Tha Raja
Recently, fans of Zee TV’s Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani (Sphereorigins) were left shocked with the news of the show coming to an end. Yes, the drama, which recently took a generation leap, is all set to go off air. Sad, isn’t it? Click here to read more… Credit: www.tellychakkar.com
Meri Pyaari Bindu | Official Trailer – Chapter 1 | Ayushmann Khurrana | Parineeti Chopra
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‘Kaatru Veliyidai’ passes weekend test riding on multiplex appeal
More than three decades after Mani Ratnam first took to the director’s chair, trade experts say his charm still works for the audience, even as the demographics of his fan base may have changed. His latest outing, Tamil romantic thriller Kaatru Veliyidai has made close to Rs8 crore over its first weekend, according to independent […]
Mylan gets FDA warning on drug quality at factory in India
Drugmaker Mylan NV failed to investigate why medications made at a factory in India didn’t meet quality standards and frequently didn’t report the substandard results from its tests, the US drug regulator said. The quality system at Mylan’s facility in Maharashtra, India, “does not adequately ensure the accuracy and integrity of data to support the […]
AI Express likely to start Surat-Dubai flight from May 15
NEW DELHI: Air India Expressis likely to launch direct flight from Surat to Dubai on May 15 amid demands for services on this route. The carrier, the international budget arm of Air India, will deploy Boeing 737-800 aircraft having 189 seats on this route, sources said. Click here to read more… Credit: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
‘Time for decisive steps to end bigotry, hate crimes in US’
WASHINGTON: Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has asked the US administration to take “decisive steps” to end bigotry and hate crimes towards Indian-Americans and other religious minorities in the country. “There are various reasons (for increase in hate crimes), but one that is for certain is that there has been a rise in divisive rhetoric starting […]
Deserted by NRI husband, woman seeks Sushma Swaraj’s help
CHANDIGARH: A 29-year-old woman who was deserted by her NRI husband has sought the intervention of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in getting him deported from New Zealand. Though her husband, Ramandeep Singh, has been declared a Proclaimed Offender (PO) by the Punjab Police, Chand Deep Kaur has now sought help of the Union minister, […]
Eat what you order: Modi government to fix portions of food served in hotels
The NDA government is preparing to fix portion sizes of dishes served by star hotels and restaurants, a fortnight after Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern about wastage of food in his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio programme. “If a person can eat only two prawns, why should he or she be served six? If […]
