Kids Read All Summer so Kids in India can Learn All Year
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The youngest kid in the group, Isshan is just 7, and he was as pleased as punch to get his trophy. His mom, Prashanti Shah had told him that being part of the Pratham Summer Readathon would help kids in India learn, so he went all out and just devoured books […]
A Happy Beginning for Chinmaya Bala Vihar
By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: Every new beginning, particularly in the path of knowledge, has a special aura — a magic that is tangible, and an importance so valuable. Such a special glow was clearly visible on September 11, when Bala Vihar reopened its doors at Chinmaya Prabha Houston to heartily welcome over a thousand precious […]
The Extraordinary Life and Times of Mahatma Gandhi – Part 17
Wheels of Independence are Set in Motion The story thus far….The war in Europe was having an impact in India. The Congress Working Committee found itself unable to accept in its entirety Gandhi’s attitude to the war. In particular, they would not accept his view that the defense of India should not depend on the […]
Zakir Hussain Commemorates Mahatma Gandhi Birthday at Wortham
HOUSTON: Indo-American Association (IAA) brings Zakir Hussain to Wortham Center on Sunday October 2, at 7pm, to commemorate the birthday of India’s Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. The light classical and classical Sitar concert with Niladri Kumar will feature numbers that Gandhi ji made immortal. Zakir Hussain is a peerless genius of the tabla, […]
Santosh Hegde to Speak at India House
One of the founders of recent anti-corruption movement By Bhamy V. Shenoy HOUSTON: Houston Indians have a rare chance to listen to a Former Supreme Court Justice who has boldly fought against corruption. He put behind bars the most powerful Reddy brothers from Bellari in connection with corrupt mining practices which finally resulted in the […]
Former CG Sanjiv Arora Probed for “Financial Impropriety”
NEW DELHI: An Indian ambassador is under an official probe- a rare event in the foreign service, and even more unusually, the charges are‘lack of integrity’, something senior service members are rarely accused of. The Ministry of External Affairs has started a probe against Sanjiv Arora, India’s ambassador to Qatar, for alleged financial impropriety and […]
A Chance Meeting with the Future Saint Teresa
By Ranjana Martinez SAN ANTONIO: I had the privilege of meeting Mother Teresa when she came to my school, the Holy Cross Convent in Amravati, Maharashtra in 1966. Since I was the school band Captain, Mother Superior asked me to round up as many band members as possible. She asked us to hurriedly get dressed […]
Five Ways Families Can Spend More Time Together During the Busy School Year
The new school year is officially underway, and with it comes a seemingly endless list of priorities to balance. Between homework, extracurricular activities and other commitments and appointments, it can be hard to find a spare moment to catch up with family. But spending quality time with parents and siblings is absolutely essential for kids. […]
Free Concert at Rice University on 9/24: Celebrate 24 Years of Rice Radio’s Navrang Show
HOUSTON: KTRU Rice radio turns 50 this year and its most admired specialty show Navrang celebrates 24 years. Indian music on mainstream American network resonates with the progressive and innovative feature of Rice University’s, Rice radio’s ethos. Broadcasting Indian music on mainstream media with other music genres offered Houston’s eclectic music lovers an exclusive opportunity […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Gajjar Mutter (Sauteed Carrots And Peas)
Punjabis loves carrots in several ways: as a sabzi (dish) with mutter (peas) or methi (fenugreek) or wadiyan (spiced dumplings); stuffing in paranthas or sweet as in halwa (pudding) or even in achaar (pickle). In North India, carrots can be found in many colors and shapes, mostly black, red, orange and white, each of which […]
Koffee with Karan’s new season comes with a lot of surprises!
One of the most popular Indian chat shows, Koffee With Karan, by film-maker Karan Johar is set to be back and with a lot of surprises. The channel officials are pulling out all stops to ensure it’s a “cracker” of a season packed with surprises. While the director had previously announced on social media that he will […]
Miryza actress Saiyami Kher is more excited about her co-star Harshvardhan Kapoor’s debut!
Usually one would be excited for their own debut, especially in film industry as a wider audience gets to see you and your talent. But that’s not the case with Mirzya actress, Saiyami Kher! Both Saiyami Kher and Harshvardhan Kapoor come from film families, yet the latter is getting more attention than his “Mirzya” co-star, and […]
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is stealing Anushka Sharma’s thunder in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil with her swag!
Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is one of the most promising and intriguing films of the year, but looks like it is going t0 face some stiff competition from Ajay Devgn’s Shivaay, when the two clash at the box office this Diwali… But before all that, we are […]
The most stunning beaches in Kerala
Its stunning backwaters have acquired worldwide fame, but there are numerous stunningbeaches in Kerala as well. Situated along the state’s beautiful coastline on the Arabian Sea, each of these beaches is unique in its beauty and ambience. You can cruise your vehicle on the state’s only drive-in beach at Muzhappilangad, pamper yourself at an upmarket resort near Kovalam’s picture-postcard crescent beaches or spend days […]
China Says Japan Trying To ‘Confuse’ South China Sea Situation
BEIJING: China on Monday accused Japan of trying to “confuse” the situation in the South China Sea, after its neighbour said it would step up activity in the contested waters, through joint training patrols with the United States. Ties between Asia’s two largest economies have long been overshadowed by arguments over their painful wartime history and […]
Leander Paes Accuses ‘Jealous Competitors’ of Tarnishing His Reputation
NEW DELHI: Leander Paes’ monumental achievements notwithstanding, controversies keep chasing him but the marathon man of Indian tennis says they are nothing more than false propaganda initiated by a few of his “highly jealous” competitors. Paes did not take any names but said the negativity that is being built around his name in recent times, is […]
