70th Indian Independence Day Celebrations at India House
HOUSTON: Befitting the occasion, the atmosphere was charged with festivity and vibrancy as Indo-Americans celebrated India’s 70th Independence Day on August 15, at India House. The people waved the tricolor as Consul General of India, Dr. Anupam Ray started the ceremony by hoisting the Indian National Flag while the spectators sang the Indian National Anthem […]
A Guiding Light Passes, and there is Sorrow, and Also No Sorrow
By Jawahar Malhotra STAFFORD: The news that the Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) of Swaminarayan sect had passed away in Saurashtra in Gujarat’s Botad district on Saturday evening, August 13, at 6pm Indian time spread like wildfire among the congregation here which was just waking up. […]
Flag Hoisting Ceremony at Consulate General of India, Houston
HOUSTON: On Monday, August 15, Consul General Anupam Ray and his wife Dr. Amit Goldberg Ray were joined by Honorable MP Suresh Gopi, Chancellor Dr. Renu Khator and Dr. Suresh Khator from University of Houston, Congressman Pete Olson, Jay Guerrero from Sen. John Cornyn’s office and Sam Merchant from Congressman Al Green’s office along with […]
Five Tips to Ensure a Smooth Back to School Transition for the Whole Family
HOUSTON: Summer break is officially winding down— over the next few weeks, kids will be saying goodbye to their camps and vacations in order to return to the classroom for another year of school. For a lot of students, that transition between summer break and the school year can create a lot of stress. But […]
Jhulan Festival at Sri Govindaji Gaudiya Math
HOUSTON: Sri Govindaji Gaudiya Matha celebrated four day Jhulan (swing) festival starting from Sunday, August 14 and concluding with Sri Baladeva Purnima on August 17. The Jhulan or the Swing festival commemorates the transcendental swinging pastimes of Sri Radha Krishna in Vrindavan. After the hot summers, as the monsoons bring rains the nature seems to […]
The Extraordinary Life and Times of Mahatma Gandhi – Part 12
The Story thus far…A separate institution named Satyagraha Sabha was formed with headquarters in Bombay. There were agitations everywhere against the Rowlatt Committee’s report. But the government was determined to implement the Rowlatt recommendations and in 1919, the Rowlatt Bill was introduced. When the bill was debated in India’s Legislative Chamber, Gandhi attended as a […]
Amritaa Sreeram’s Arangetram Resonated with the Audience
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: Amritaa, an immensely dedicated dancer, passionate about her dancing, did her guru Smt. Padmini Chari proud at her Arangetram on August 6 at the Jewish Community Center. After she asked for the blessings of God, her family and the guru, her parents Subhas and Shonali Sreeram welcomed the audience. Emcee Dr. […]
2016 BITSAA International Houston Chapter Celebrates Bitsian Day
By Nirupam Anand HOUSTON: A young and enthusiastic alumni group of Birla Institute of Technology, Pilani who call themselves “BITSians” gathered at the Yard House, CityCenter Plaza on Friday Aug.16 to celebrate their annual BITSian Day. The old and young alumni came together and reminisced and rejoiced their good old college days at Pilani. Krishna […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Chivda Gobi Mutter (Flattened Rice Snack)
Finding the right things to snack on can be a frustrating thing – it’s either too sweet, like chocolate or too plain like tortilla chips and salsa; and Lord knows Punjabis like to snack! Finding the right combination that can not only be satisfying between meals but filling without putting on calories can be a […]
Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna lose in straight sets to continue India’s medal duck
Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna’s disappointment of semi-final loss against Venus Williams and Rajeev Ram carried into the bronze medal match against Radek Stepanek and Lucie Hradecka of Czech Republic with the Indian pairing bowing out tamely in just over an hour by 1-6, 5-7. The loss means India’s medal-less run at Rio continued with […]
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Post break-up, Sonakshi warns Dev to stay away from her in Kuch Rang…
Brace yourself, DevAkshi Fans! The independent woman Sonakshi (Erica Fernandes) will finally open up post her break-up with Dev (Shaheer Sheikh) in Sony Entertainment Television’s Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi (Beyond Dream). Viewers have loved watching Dev and Sonakshi romance but in the upcoming episodes, they will witness the relationship go through difficult times. As per […]
Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 9: Surveen Chawla impresses Anil Kapoor, Chutki gets eliminated
This was one fiery episode of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 9. You’d have thought no one could match up to the perofrmance by Salman Yusuf Khan last week but you were wrong.Matching up to his level was a cake walk for Surveen Chawla. Mona Singh also makes a guest appearance on the show to support her […]
Pramukh Swami, head of Swaminarayan sect, dies at 95
AHMEDABAD: The head of the Bochasanvasi Akshar Purushottam Sansthan (BAPS) of the Swaminarayan sect, Pramukh Swami, died on Saturday at his ashram located at Sarangpur village in Botad district of Gujarat. He was aged 95. Pramukh Swami Maharaj is believed by the followers of BAPS to be the fifth spiritual successor in Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s succession of […]
Soldier who died fighting intruders in Kashmir gets Ashok Chakra
A soldier who died in May while killing four suspected armed intruders in north Kashmir won India’s top peace-time army award as the government announced gallantry medals for more than 1,000 personnel on the eve of Independence Day. Army Havildar Hangpan Dada – a resident of Arunachal Pradesh — was posthumously honoured with the Ashok […]
On I-Day eve, President Mukherjee warns against rise of divisive forces
On the eve of India’s 70th Independence Day, President Pranab Mukherjee warned against the rise of divisive and intolerant forces, in what can be seen as a message for the parties in power. Mukherjee also asked for firm measures to deal with attacks on weaker sections amid allegations of increasing victimisation of Dalits and minorities, […]
92 designers to participate in LFW Winter/Festive 2016
As many as 92 designers, including Ritu Kumar, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Wendell Rodricks, will participate in the forthcoming Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Winter/Festive 2016. In its 17th year, Tarun Tahiliani will open the gala here on August 23. Kolkata-based designer Kallol Datta will showcase a collection at the Sustainable Fashion and Indian Textiles Day […]
Rustom box office day 3 collection: Akshay Kumar’s film is unstoppable
Akshay Kumar’s Rustom is reaching new heights with each passing day at the box office. The movie, which is loosely based on the infamous case of KM Nanavati vs State of Maharashtra, struck the right chords with the audiences. Despite the box office clash with director Ashutosh Gowariker’s Mohenjo Daro starring Hrithik Roshan and Pooja […]
US apologises after SRK is detained at Los Angeles airport
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was again “detained” at an United States airport, the third time in seven years that he has been stopped by US immigration officials at the country’s airports. However, outrage over the incident prompted US Ambassador to India Richard Verma to apologise on behalf of his government. “I fully understand & […]
