Australia v India ODIs: Five talking points
As India head into the five-match series with the World Cup winners, a look at some of the subtexts to the contest. Where will Rahane bat? Ajinkya Rahane was left out of the ODI team during the tour of Bangladesh in June last year, with MS Dhoni publicly admitting that it was a harsh […]
Chauranga Movie Review
**** In one sequence in Chauranga, a Dalit boy strays into the vicinity of a village shrine. Two minions of the local landlord spot him, chase him and push him into a well. When news of the incident reaches the callous zamindar, he spares no thought for the badly wounded outcaste. Instead, prompted by the temple […]
HOUSTON TERROR SUSPECT SET TO FACE JUDGE
SACREMENTO, CA –Authorities said Thursday that two people with ties to the Islamic State have been arrested on terrorism-related charges in California and Texas, including a refugee from Syria who is charged with lying to federal investigators about his travels to the civil war in that country. The arrests feed a national debate over whether […]
Big B government’s ‘first choice’ to replace Aamir as face of Incredible India
DELHI/MUMBAI: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, the brand ambassador of Gujarat Tourism, on Thursday emerged as the Union tourism ministry’s first choice to replace Aamir Khan as the brand ambassador of Incredible India. Others under consideration are actors Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra, sources said on Thursday. The search for a new brand icon began […]
Priyanka Chopra Wins People’s Choice Award For Quantico
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is all smiles and why not? The actress won the Favourite Actress in a New TV Series award for her American show Quantico at the People’s Choice Awards. Priyanka beat actress Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis, Lea Michele and Marcia Gay Harden to win the honour. Meanwhile, Priyanka wore a sequined Vera Wang […]
Adaa Khan to be seen in an all-new look in Naagin
Naagin is turning out to be one of the biggest hits on TV in recent times. The sizzling duo of Arjun Bijlani (Ritik) and Mouni Roy (Shivaanya) coupled with the lovely yet fierce Shesha (Adaa Khan) has kept the audience hooked. As per latest buzz, actor Rajat Tokas, who played Akbar in Jodhaa Akbar will be shortly seen on the […]
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan loses the ‘Best Comeback’ title to Kajol!
And fans have given their verdict… 2015 marked the year of comeback for evergreen ladies – Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kajol and Lara Dutta! Having disappeared from the silver screen for the longest time, all three made sure they return with a bang and proving the same, they did seem impressive with their respective films Jazbaa, Dilwale […]
Rio Olympics: Leander Paes Says he is Best Man For Sania Mirza
Indian tennis star Leander Paes has staked his claim to represent India at the Olympics. Paes, who has 17 Grand Slam titles to his name, had bagged the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open with Martina Hingis in 2015, to become the first pair to win three Grand Slams in a calendar year. Paes […]
Zayn Malik on Billboard is all that you need to see on the internet right now
If there’s anything that is keeping me interested right now, it HAS to be these ridiculously hot pictures of Zayn Malik that have found its place on the latest edition of Billboard cover story!Twitter is going berserk looking at an oh-so-sexy Zayn who is looking every bit the hipster heartthrob! But if you think his looks […]
Sikh attorney appointed top prosecutor in New Jersey
NEW YORK: A Sikh-American attorney has been appointed as the top prosecutor in the most populous county in New Jersey, becoming the first South Asian to occupy the post in the state. Gurbir Grewal, 42 was sworn in as acting Bergen county prosecutor on Monday. A report in news website NorthJersey.com said Grewal, a former […]
Indian-American entrepreneur Frank Islam receives UP Ratna award
WASHINGTON: Azamgarh-born Indian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank Islam has been awarded the inaugural UP Ratna award for his contribution as a son of Uttar Pradesh. An Indian American friend, Dr Fazal Khan, received the award on Islam’s behalf from UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on the opening day of the inaugural UP Pravasi Diwas in […]
China’s Woes Unnerve an Expensive U.S. Market
The continuing Chinese market turmoil is hurting U.S. stocks for two reasons. First is the risk that China’s shaky economy will slow growth in Europe and Latin America, hurting the big multinational companies that dominate U.S. stock indexes. Second is the fact that U.S. stocks have been looking expensive and unstable for more than a year, so they were […]
Toast: New Year Eve 2016 Bash
HOUSTON: Houston party scene has witnessed some amazing parties throughout 2015 thanks to the collaboration between Houston’s finest DJ Dholi Deep, who has been making headlines internationally as his remix for Mahi Aaja was showcased as the official remix in the recent Bollywood hit Sing is Bling and ABCD Houston’s Sunny Taj who is also […]
Sri Meenakshi Temple Celebrates the Arrival of New Year 2016
By Aakash Srikanth & Adhi Gopal PEARLAND: Long before the dawn of the New Year, devotees were gathered at Sri Meenakshi Temple Society (MTS) to bid farewell to 2015 and to welcome 2016. The special midnight pooja has become a regular feature at MTS with many devotees braving the winter cold for the occasion. The […]
Sugar Land Ballroom New Year Extravaganza 2016 : A Huge Success
By Neerja Aggarwal STAFFORD: Sugar Land Ballroom held its first ever New Year Extravaganza on December 31. Over 200 people attended the festivities from 8 pm all the way until 1:30 am. This event was organized by Gopal Aggarwal, partner with Muhammad Anis at the Sugar Land Ballroom located in Stafford, TX. “I have been […]
Ringing in the 2016 at India House!
HOUSTON: It was like a Friday first-day-first show House full, when you don’t get the super-starrer movie tickets! Having to refuse last minute guests was the toughest part for India House Team. India House proudly announces their fully-sold out New Year’s Eve Party a success! India House General Manager, Vipin Kumar welcomed all the guests […]
Mind Over Matter Explained at Connoisseurs New Year’s Gala
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: In what must be the opposite of most other galas held within the Indian community, the Connoisseurs Club held its first ever New Year’s Gala with the usual flair for gusto and panache that has marked its previous meetings. The mini-Gala attracted about 15 couples to a black-tie dinner at the […]
Bollywood Shake Rings In The New Year With A Bang!
HOUSTON: Bollywood Shake hosted its 2rd Annual New Year’s Eve Gala 2016 at Safari Texas Ranch Grand Ballroom in association with Just Chic Events on December 31st. The guest list included the cream of Houston crowd who rang in the New Year with style, glamour and excitement! After a sold out event last year, there […]
Sankara Eye Foundation’s Successful Fundraising Campaign
Sankara Eye Foundation marks a successful year end fundraising campaign for hospitals in Hyderabad and Indore and surpasses the anonymous matching challenge!! Sankara Eye Foundation, USA (SEF, USA), a non-profit organization established in the Bay Area, has been working for the past fifteen years with Sankara Eye Foundation, India (SEF, India) to eradicate curable blindness […]
