Experts Explain How Real Estate Bill Will Help Home Buyers in India
The Real Estate Regulatory Bill, which has been cleared by parliament, is likely to provide big relief to home buyers. The bill will increase transparency and accountability in the realty sector, which is notorious for opacity and delays. Once the new rules come into effect, home buyers will be able to make an informed decision […]
Indian-Americans disappointed with Obama’s SC decision
WASHINGTON: Indian-Americans expressed their disappointment over Barack Obama’s decision not to nominate “trailblazer” Sri Srinivasan to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court bench but appreciated the US President for “strongly considering” the Indian-origin judge. Srinivasan, 48, was among the few judges interviewed by Obama for the top judicial post, but in the end he […]
All you need to know about Kangana Ranaut-Hrithik Roshan’s hot hook-up!
The clandestine affair that’s taken us by surprise and Bollywood by storm is getting murkier by the minute. Hrithik Roshan and Kangna Ranaut, who allegedly hooked-up during Krrish 3, have lashed out at each other in crazy ways. If rumours are to be believed, the good looking duo got engaged in 2014 when Roshan Jr proposed […]
Partners in crime, Janki and Kamini to turn ‘foes’ in Silsila Pyaar Ka
Star Plus’ Silsila Pyaar Ka (Rashmi Sharma Productions) has witnessed huge drama during Holi, wherein Raunak (Abhay Vakil) in an inebriated state expressed his love for Kajal (Chhavi Pandey). Now, to create more problems in Kajal’s life, Kamini (Divya Bhatnagar) and her daughter Munmun (Karishma Sharma) will plan to kill Janki (Shilpa Shirodkar), and put […]
Divyanka Tripathi, Shakti Arora, Namish Taneja, Suyyash Rai – Here is a look at the hidden talents of popular TV stars!
They work for grueling works and entertain us day after day. However, beyond the melodrama and greasepaint, our TV stars have a lot more to them. Here is a look at some popular TV stars and their talents… Divyanka Tripathi Ishita of Yeh Hai Mohabbatein She is the ideal bahu and beti of the nation […]
Kapoor And Sons Movie Review
Half a dozen key characters, one boisterous family and a clutch of unresolved inter-personal issues are the components that propelKapoor And Sons. Director Shakun Batra keeps it all on a tight leash and skillfully mines the multiple conflict points as much for the humour inherent in them as for the dramatic frisson that they generate. […]
A Unique and Symbolic Mahasivaratri at Chinmaya Prabha
By Vinod Sharma & Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: Lord Siva, the ideal of auspiciousness, was invoked at Chinmaya Prabha and Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya in a weeklong Mahasivaratri celebration that began on March 6 and culminated on March 13. Befitting the holiest time of worship of the great three-eyed Lord, the celebrations were highlighted by three events […]
Grand Mahasivarathri Celebrations at MTS
By M.K.Sriram & Anu Mahesh PEARLAND: It was a Grand Mahasivarathri Day celebration at Sri Meenakshi Temple on Monday, March 7. Devotees started streaming in soon after the doors opened in the morning and swelled to a large gathering when the puja started at twilight. The weather was beautiful and more than 1,000 devotees thronged […]
Record Attendance at Tiger Ball 2016: Asia Society Texas Center’s Major Fundraiser brings in more than $1 Million
HOUSTON: Houston’s global community, including the crème de la crème of the bayou city’s business, political and society circles, gathered Wednesday evening (March 9) for Asia Society Texas Center’s Tiger Ball 2016, celebrating contemporary Korea. A record crowd of more than 700 guests strolled into the grand Chevron Gala Pavilion, named for the event’s presenting […]
Ek Disha Foundation Presents Premiere of Petals in the Dust
HOUSTON: March is Women’s History Month and March 8, marks the 105th International Women’s Day (IWD). Worldwide, women continue to contribute to social, economic, cultural and political achievement. And although there is much to celebrate, progress towards gender parity, the 2016 IWD theme, has slowed in many places due to cultural and social biases. To […]
SET Asia HD & SET MAX to Launch on Flow in Trinidad
NEW YORK: Sony Pictures Networks, North America is pleased to announce that since March 1, 2016- SET Asia HD, its flagship General Entertainment Channel, will be available to all subscribers of Flow in Trinidad in the Basic Digital Package -Channel# 87 and Advance Video Service package (AVS)-Channel# 209. Until the launch of SET Asia HD […]
Akshaya Patra USA’S Youth Ambassador Program Seeks Compassionate High Achievers
STONEHAM, MA: In 2014, Akshaya Patra USA launched the Youth Ambassador Program, an elite social justice engagement program for students in the US. Today, Akshaya Patra USA has over 100 youth activists in the Ambassador Program. Akshaya Patra USA is the US branch of a charitable organization in India that provides nutritious school meals to […]
Hindu Youth Awards 2016
HOUSTON: The Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH), an organization that brings Houston Hindus together, is proud to announce the 6th Annual Hindu Youth Awards and Gala on April 9, at Sri Meenakshi Temple Society, Pearland, Texas. With HGH’s strong belief in promoting youth activities and involvement in our community, Hindu Youth awards set a milestone […]
Oh No! Yamini to learn about Shivanya’s true identity in Naagin
After witnessing the nail biting sequence in Colors’ Naagin (Balaji Telefilms), the viewers must be waiting for the next update in the series. Here we are, back again to provide you with some insights of the coming episode. So what will be new in the coming days? A source shares, “Mayuri (Madhura Naik) will reveal to Yamini […]
Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher’s Mirzya to release on October 7!
This is Rakesh Omprakash Mehra’s one of the most ambitious projects till date… Rakesh Omprakash Mehra is all set to give a perfect filmy launch to Anil Kapoor’s son and Sonam Kapoor’s brother Harshvardhan Kapoor. The first look of the film which cameo out recently surely intrigued us as it held the promise of a great, action packed […]
Hrithik Roshan, Sonakshi Sinha and Anil Kapoor take Spain by storm
IIFA is known to take Bollywood to places, literally. It has been conducted in many countries with stars landing there to create a lot of Bollywood fanfare. Similar thing happened when Hrithik Roshan, Anil Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha landed in Madrid, Spain for the 2016 chapter of the event. Quite obviously, the crowd went berserk and the actors didn’t leave a […]
Zubaan Movie Review
STORY: A young boy Dilsher (Vicky Kaushal) from a small town in Punjab moves to Delhi in the quest of prosperity. But as he journeys down the rocky road that leads to it, he is harrowed by the persistent question – what is success? REVIEW: Zubaan has a feeble story which doesn’t do justice to its technical […]
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan roams in Delhi without being recognised
Amitabh Bachchan, who is shooting in the capital for Shoojit Sircar’s new production, went incognito and walked on the streets of the national capital without being recognised. The megastar is glad for the “masked wonders” and appreciates the “oblivion” state. The 73-year-old star took to his official blog to share his experience, and shared a […]
Now Alia Bhatt wants ticket to Hollywood
With actresses like Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone going to Hollywood for work, Alia Bhatt has also expressed her desire to go to the West. “In terms of offers, nothing interesting has come my way so far. But there is a want, a thought of going to the West. Right now I want to focus […]
Jewellers’ strike: Minister assures to talk to PM
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat MP and Union minister Mohan Kundariya on Sunday said he will take up with Prime Minister Narendra Modi the excise duty issue raised by striking jewellers in an effort to resolve the matter. The Lok Sabha MP from Rajkot said he will take along other MPs from Gujarat, a major gems and jewellery […]
