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The Crown Jewel Sheds Light on Leadership

The Crown Jewel Sheds Light on Leadership

By Sridevi Hariharan HOUSTON: The illustrious Indian dancer and Rice University professor Dr. Rathna Kumar, renowned for being the “Jewel in the Crown of Houston Arts”, recounted her astonishing journey of 43+ years from Chennai to Houston at India House on Saturday, November 17. She described herself as an “accidental” leader, being the first person […]

A Performance of Authenticity by Meera Vashisht on her Arangetram

A Performance of Authenticity by Meera Vashisht on her Arangetram

By Jvalanti Prasad HOUSTON: On the evening of August 4, Meera Vashisht, a rising sophomore at Awty International School, delighted the audience of The Kaplan Theater during her Bharatanatyam Arangetram under her Guru, Dr. Rathna Kumar of The Anjali Center for Performing Arts. Meera began learning this traditional art form at the young age of […]

Bollywood Spins & Weaves a Fairy Tale

Bollywood Spins & Weaves a Fairy Tale

Click here for Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: There are regular performances, and there are performances that take your breath away. The magic of the latter lingers around much after it has created an impact. And this is precisely what Bollywood Blast 2016 did to its audiences.  Last Sunday, September 4, the Miller Outdoor […]