Symbolic Or Meaningless? What Do Black Britons Think Of Meghan Markle’s Marriage To Prince Harry?
LONDON: Lawyer Gaile Walters has no time for the British monarchy but still believes the wedding of American actress Meghan Markle to Queen Elizabeth’s grandson Prince Harry marks an important moment for Britain’s black community. “It has to be significant. The fact of someone black being married into the royal family represents a widening and […]
Can we live longer by eating less?
Caloric restriction, or decreasing caloric intake by 20-30 per cent, was first shown to extend life in rats nearly 80 years ago. Since that time, limiting food intake for longevity has been investigated in species from yeast to humans. In yeast and lower animals, caloric restriction has repeatedly been demonstrated to lengthen the life span, […]
How a child rape became a religious flashpoint for India
India’s top court has moved the trial in the rape and murder of an eight-year-old Muslim girl out of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The BBC’s Yogita Limaye spoke to people in the community about the divisions that led to the court’s decision. “I just want justice for my child,” her mother says. “I […]
“Karan Tacker was signed to play the role of Naitik in Yeh Rishta..,” revealed Rajan Shahi
MUMBAI: We are sure that the iconic on-screen couple – Naitik and Akshara from Star Plus’ popular show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, hold a special place in the hearts of television lovers. Naitik and Akshara portray a bond of love, marriage and the journey of adjustments of living in a Marwari joint family in […]
This Japanese island is the most trending travel spot on Earth
The pristine blue waters and white sandy beaches of beautiful Ishigaki, Japan, have earned the ranking of number one in the world. The island has topped TripAdvisor’s Destinations on the Rise list. The awards, now in its sixth year, recognise 44 destinations around the world selected by measuring year-over-year increase in positive TripAdvisor traveller review […]
India announce 15-man squad for Afghanistan Test, Ajinkya Rahane named captain
India announced a 15-man squad for the Test match against Afghanistan which will be played from June 14-18, 2018. Ajinkya Rahane has been handed the captaincy as Virat Kohli decided to skip this match for County cricket in England. Apart from Kohli, other top stars of Indian cricket including R Ashwin, Shikhar Dhawan and Cheteshwar […]
Sonam Kapoor ties the knot with Anand Ahuja
After years of staying tight-lipped about her relationship status, Sonam Kapoor today tied the knot with her longtime beau Anand Ahuja. The wedding took place at Sonam’s aunt Kavita Ahuja’s heritage bungalow Rockdale in Bandra, Mumbai. Sonam was dressed in a red ensemble. The wedding guest list included her family members Arjun Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, […]
Poll finds more favourable attitudes towards Indian immigrants than Pakistanis and Bangladeshis – why?
A recent survey looking into attitudes towards immigrants of different origins has thrown up some interesting figures. YouGov asked 1,668 UK adults whether immigrants from various parts of the world had made a positive or negative contribution to British life. Click here to read more… Credit: theconversation.com
Isha Ambani, Anand Piramal to marry in December
MUMBAI: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) chairman Mukesh Ambani’s daughter Isha Ambani will marry Anand Piramal, son of Ajay Piramal, chairman of Piramal Group and Shriram Group. In a press statement on Sunday, Reliance Industries said the wedding is slated to be this December. Isha’s twin brother Akash Ambani will also tie the knot with Shloka […]
Six Indians abducted in Afghanistan: Baghlan governor blames Taliban, MEA in touch with authorities
NEW DELHI: Six Indians were among the seven people who have been abducted by unidentified armed men from Baghlan province in Afghanistan on Sunday, reported TOLO News. The Indian nationals are staff members of KEC International ltd, an infrastructure company which recently bagged a Rs 226-crore contract in the war-torn country. One Afghan employee was also […]
SNC’s Vaisakhi Mela Grows with Added Amenities for Festival Lovers
Click here to see Photo Collage By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The 20-acre Sikh National Center site on the West Sam Houston Beltway has been an evolution in slow but steady motion, with new additions as the money is raised and spent on various structures. With purposeful steps, it has taken on the semblance of the […]
Houston Goes Bonkers at Varun Thakur’s Stand-up Comedy Show!
By Vanshika Vipin Varma HOUSTON: Laughter is one of the only things in our existence that can soothe the feeling of emptiness- the darkness feeling and the pain of reality. In recent times stand-up comedy has become a serious business. Varun Thakur is a standout amongst the most noticeable faces in the high-quality comic drama of […]
Saadhana Sur Sang – Epitome of Musical Grandeur
By Sasi Raghavan HOUSTON: On Sunday, April 22, Center for Indian Classical Music of Houston (CICMH) brought two stalwarts, the Living Legend of Sitar Ustad Shahid Parvez and flute Maestro Shashank Subramanyam, together in the space city for the first time as a part of its popular concert series Saadhana Sur Sang. CICMH is unique in […]
ASIE Learns METRO’s Mobility Strategy to Keep Houston Flourishing
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: When he was first appointed as the first Indian-American to serve on the Board of Metropolitan Transit Authority by then-Mayor Annise Parker in 2015, Sanjay Ramabhadran (he goes by the shortened form “Ram”) was tickled pink that his boyhood fantasy may finally be fulfilled. “I grew up in a small town […]
JVB Preksha Meditation Center, 18th Annual Family Camp “Reap What You Sow”
By Sudhanshu Sipani AUSTIN: JVB Preksha Meditation Center, Houston conducted its 18th Annual Family Retreat Camp, in scenic surroundings at Radhe Madhav Dham, Austin TX, on Easter weekend, from March 30 to April 1, under the spiritual guidance of Samani Satya Pragyaji, Samani Kanchan Pragyaji, Samani Rohini Pragyaji & Samani Pranav Pragyaji. Each year, the […]
Purandaradasa – A Tribute to the Father of Carnatic Music
HOUSTON: The story of Purandara Dasa is a universal saga that is relevant to people across all ages. He is a famous historical figure renowned for the story of his mythical transformation and enlightenment and is revered as the father of Carnatic Music. His compositions are set in simple words, which exude devotion, common sense and […]
Tanmay Thakker Wins First Prize, Architecture Student & ASIE Student Member
HOUSTON: Architecture students at the University of Houston’s Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture were challenged to design a single-family residence with modern and progressive materials while adhering deed restrictions, building codes, and Green Design Standards. The completion was led by Rafael Longoria, UH’s Distinguished Professor of Architecture in coordination with the organization “Seeds of […]
BAPS 11th Annual Women’s Conference Focuses on Unity as Our Greatest Strength
STAFFORD: Unity is strength. This was the simple yet powerful subject of conversation at this year’s annual BAPS Women’s Conference held at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Stafford, Texas on April 21. With the thought of unity currently on the minds of many in society, and separation due to differences natural, the conference instead […]
A Second-Generation Indo American Donates Two Crores to IIT Kharagpur
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Shion, a data scientist from Carnegie Mellon and the CEO of Datafiniti, grew up listening to his parents swap stories about their alma mater – IIT Kharagpur. He observed their sense of pride and passion for education as they walked him through the campus pointing out their classrooms, dorms and even […]
