Deepika Padukone admits Ranveer Singh is her MAN!
It is no secret that Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singhhave been going strong as a couple. The duo have also not tried to keep their relationship a secret either. However, in a recent interview, Deepika Padukone made it very clear that her ‘Padmavat’ co-star occupies a very special position in her life. Deepika was quoted as saying in […]
MTNL may be allocated 4G spectrum: Telecom minister
MUMBAI: Cash-strapped telecom firm Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL) is investing Rs190 crore to upgrade its services and may also be allocated 4G spectrum to help stay relevant in the highly competitive market, telecom minister Manoj Sinha has said. The department of telecom (DoT) is “seriously considering” to allot 4G spectrum to state-run MTNL, which serves New […]
RIL gets green nod for expansion of petrochemical complex in Maharashtra
NEW DELHI: Reliance Industries (RIL) has received environment clearance for the expansion and optimisation of its petrochemical complex at Nagothane in Raigad district of Maharashtra at an estimated cost of Rs2,338 crore. “The environment clearance has been given to the RIL’s expansion and debottlenecking of petrochemical project at Nagothane,” a senior environment ministry official said. […]
Family, friends mourn Pakistani exchange student killed in Santa Fe school shooting
SANTA FE: Sabika Sheikh, a 17-year-old Pakistani scholar participating in the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) programme in the US, was one of the 10 people killed when a teenage classmate armed with a shotgun and a revolver opened fire in the Santa Fe High School in Texas. “We found out about the shooting from a […]
30,000 sign petition in support of Indian professionals denied UK visas
Over 30,000 people have signed an online petition calling on the UK government to stop “abusing” a national security clause to deny hundreds of highly-skilled Indian professionals the right to live and work in the country. Britain’s newly-appointed Pakistani-origin Home Secretary Sajid Javid told a parliamentary committee this week that he would “urgently” look into […]
China’s gold mine at Arunachal border may become another flash point with India
BEIJING: China has begun large-scale mining operations on its side of the border with Arunachal Pradesh where a huge trove of gold, silver and other precious minerals valued at about USD 60 billion has been found, a media report said on Sunday. The mine project is being undertaken in Lhunze county under Chinese control […]
US makes India a catspaw with CAATSA sanctions legislation
WASHINGTON: The malign shadow of US sanctions hangs over the informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in Sochi on Monday, with New Delhi becoming a cat’s paw not only in the scrap between Washington and Moscow, but also in the turf war between the White House and Congress. Although […]
Up For A Cause, Up For Saving A Mother!
Click here to see Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin Varma SUGAR LAND: Women die every hour in India from complications developed during childbirth. The maternal mortality rate (MMR) in India is the highest in the world and most of these women succumb to heavy blood loss. The key to the progress of a country lies in […]
Bayou City Shows its Big Heart for Children’s Rights in India
Click here to see Photo Collage By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: The evening was equal parts playful and high-stakes finance, which was just appropriate for an event that was to benefit underprivileged and often abused or neglected kids in India. After all, the funds that would be gathered in the fundraiser gala in Houston on […]
Sharman Joshi Charms Houston, Play Presented By Star Promotions
By Vanshika Vipin Varma STAFFORD: Comedy and play lovers in Houston were in for a special treat on Friday, May 11 at the Stafford Civic Center for the famous play- Raju Raja Ram Aur Main. If playing a double-role on screen is perceived as a complex task, we can imagine how demanding it must be to juggle between […]
IACF Supports Talented, Hardworking & Deserving Students
Click here to see Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin Varma SUGAR LAND: For the past three decades, Indo-American Charity Foundation (IACF) has appealed to the philanthropic spirit of the Indo American community in Houston. This foundation addresses needs in the areas of education, family, general needy and healthcare. True to their spirit of their motto, […]
Mesmerizing Fir Le Aya Dil Musical Evening
By Ravi Ozarker STAFFORD: What a mesmerizing “Fir Le Aya Dil” event set by Hrishikesh Ranade, Prajakta Joshi, Nihira Joshi and their super talented team, Amit Soman (Sound), Kedar Paranjpe, Ajay Atre, Darshana Jog, and Vikram Bhatt at Stafford Civic Center on May 6, Hosted by Sanskar, LLC. No good words to describe this special […]
“Heaven on Earth” – Meenakshi-Sundareswara Wedding at MTS
By M.K.Sriram PEARLAND: April 29, is a day to remember forever in the Houston Hindu religious platform. The Thirukalyanam (Holy Wedding) of Goddess Meenakshi with Lord Sundareswara (Siva) was celebrated with extraordinary festivities, joy and grandeur at the Sri Meenakshi Temple. This wedding was the finale for the ten-day Mahotsavam (Great Festival). This festival follows […]
Bharatnatyam & Kathak Dance Recital by Students of Kusum Sharma’s Shri Natraj School of Dance
HOUSTON: On Sunday May 13, two of India’s most popular classical dance forms — Bharatanatyam and Kathak — took center stage at University of Houston as students of Kusum Sharma’s Shri Natraj School of Dance presented a captivating afternoon of annual dance recital. The program was conceived and choreographed by school’s artistic director Kusum Sharma […]
Yet Another BBB Distinction Award for Galson Auto
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Building a good reputation for your business was paramount in the minds of the many owners, if you count the hundreds of people who came to the BBB awards event proud of the services and products they offer. This was a point of pride for Dan parsons, the President of the […]
American Leadership Forum, Beneficial for Indo American Leaders
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: When IACCGH Past President Ashok Garg completed the American Leadership Forum (ALF) program recently, the first thought that crossed his mind was how beneficial this program would be for Indo American leaders. Summarizing his “unique and enriching” experience, he says he learned many things about himself, gained a clearer sense of who […]
Honor Student Chloe Choudhury Nominated for The Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston, MA
SUGAR LAND: Chloe Choudhury, a freshman at Dulles High School of Sugar Land will be a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Lowell, MA on June 25-27, 2018.The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of this […]
Unsung Hero Award for iEducate’s Arun Gir at IM Tapestry Ball
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: This year’s Interfaith Ministries Tapestry Ball held a few surprises as many individuals were noted for their valiant efforts to help those who were affected by the floods after Hurricane Harvey last August. The Ball was once again held on Thursday, May 10 at the Hilton Americas with over 400 guests […]
Dr. Manu K. Vora’s 2018 US Fulbright Specialist Project in India
NAPERVILLE, IL: In 2016, The US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs appointed Dr. Manu K. Vora as a Fulbright Specialist for a Five-Year term. Dr. Vora completed his first Fulbright Specialist (FSP) Project at his Alma Mater, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, India in March 2018. Dr. Vora accomplished Five Key Initiatives as […]
2018 World Hindu Congress @ Chicago
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: As dawn breaks, Swami Vigyanandji hops on to his bicycle and pedals to a park close by. He meditates and practices his asanas in the midst of nature, then laces up his shoes to alternately jog and walk for a good number of miles. After a simple sattvic meal, this IIT […]
