Seva Begins in Your Heart and AIMS Brings Hope to a Rural Child
By Suma Mudan STAFFORD: For the fourth year in a row, AIM for Seva (AIMS) brought in a top-notch classical dance drama to the Bayou City. This year it is was Sundara Kaandam, a visual treat and also a treat for the ears and heart, based on Valmiki’s Ramayan, but more specifically it was the […]
An Inspiration to Others, IAPAC Honors Trailblazer Trehan Patel
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON:Although she didn’t set out to play that role, after she was appointed and sworn in on July 27 to become Fort Bend County’s youngest and first South Asian Associate District Judge for the 204th and 400th Districts (see IAN dated August 14, 2015), Stuti Trehan Patel had become a role model […]
IACCGH Encourages Members to Leverage New Online Web Directory on Chamber Website
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: With an emphasis on driving innovation, IACCGH launched their new website designed to enhance its members’ web presence by allowing them to create, modify and update their business information on the Chamber website. Siva Yenneti, Director at ITVibes, a Houston Web Design Company responsible for revamping the website, addressed IACCGH members […]
Spectacular Janmashtami Celebrations by the Hindus of Greater Houston
HOUSTON: Hindus of Greater Houston celebrates Krishna Janmashtami (birthday of Lord Krishna) at the George R. Brown Convention Center on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 6pm till midnight. It is the largest community-wide gathering celebrating a Hindu festival in the United States. The event is free and open to all; and presents a perfect opportunity […]
Radha Madhav Dham Welcomes Dr. Subramanian Swamy to Austin
India’s Recovery – How to Balance Material Progress with Spiritual Values AUSTIN, TX: Radha Madhav Dham hosted Dr. Subramanian Swamy for a luncheon and public address during his first trip to Austin, Texas on Wed August 26. Leaders and members of Austin Hindu community took time out of their busy Wednesday and had an invaluable […]
Oh! To Know! To Share! To Enjoy! The Connoisseurs Creed
By Jawahar Malhotra KATY:One of the most un-club like clubs among the pantheon of organizations that make up the pan-South Asian diaspora’s support structure in the Bayou City, the Connoisseurs Club – named after the French word meaning “a person who knows a lot about something” – held its quarterly meeting in the house of […]
Boycott against Prince of Wales Visit, Programs
The story thus far…During the latter part of 1920 Gandhi advocated a triple boycott. He wanted an absolute boycott of the Government and all government institutions, including schools, colleges, and courts. If the people were free of these they could easily have their own schools, colleges, and courts, and the power of the British would […]
Bollywood Shake Ready to Crown the New Winners for its Annual Bollywood Pageant!
STAFFORD: Bollywood Shake will be hosting its 3rd Annual Bollywood Pageant USA 2015 on Sept 6 at 7:30PM at Stafford Performing Arts Theatre (10505 Cash Rd, Stafford TX). This year’s show will be bigger and more glamorous with the contest now open to contestants all over the United States. Bollywood Shake conducted its auditions and […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Sarson ka Saag (Mashed Mustard Greens)
Come the Fall, acres of fields in the Punjab will turn yellow as the seeds on the mustard greens sway in the breeze. Along with the seeds, mustard greens are commonly harvested in the winter months and cooked into a saag (mash), commonly eaten with a thick makki di roti (corn flour bread) with a […]
What’s brewing between Saath Nibhaana Saathiya’s Devoleena Bhattacharjee and her co-star Vishal Singh?
When two good looking people are working in the same show together, it’s but natural if there’s some spark or attraction right? The same seems to be the case with Saath Nibhaana Saathiya’sDevoleena Bhattacharjee and Vishal Singh. The two play Gopi and Jigar in Star Plus’popular show and are apparently very “good friends.” The two however have been linked […]
Baahubali VFX breakdown: These 15 before and after VFX pics of Baahubali will leave you amazed – view pics!
Prabhas, Rana Daggubati and Tamannaah starrer Baahubali: The Beginning has turned out to be one of the highest grossers of the year. It’s been 50 days since its release but there seems to be no stopping this juggernaut called Baahubali at box office. Apart from an interesting story line and strong characters, the real life and flesh […]
Kangana Ranaut spills details about her upcoming Rani Lakshmibai biopic and Rangoon!
Her stupendous portrayal of an under-confident Rani in “Queen” won her not just a Best Actress National Film Award, but also earned her the epithet of Bollywood’s ‘Queen’. But Kangana Ranaut finds it “funny”. “This ‘Queen’ of Bollywood tag is quite funny! Now I’m playing Rani Lakshmibai. So after that film, people will write on […]
Houston Teen Wins 2015 MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee
Shourav Dasari correctly spelled the word “Psocoptera” (an order of insects including booklice) during the 2015 MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee finals in New Brunswick, N.J., to clinch the title of national champion, taking home a cash prize of $10,000 from MetLife, a Touchdown Media press release reported. During the MetLife event Aug.14, which was taped live for broadcast […]
US Open 2015 Day 1 Preview: Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic All Set for Action
New York: Three-time defending champion Serena Williams begins her quest to complete a calendar-year Grand Slam while past winners Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal launch their campaigns Monday at the US Open. World number one Williams has already captured the Australian and French Open and Wimbledon crowns this season and could be the first person since […]
How to Celebrate Janmashtami
What is Janmashtami? Janmashtami commemorates the earthly appearance of Krishna, who is described in India’s sacred writings as God Himself. One of the biggest religious festivals in the world, it is celebrated by nine hundred and thirty million people around the world–and two million in the US alone. To devotees, it’s Christmas and New Year’s in one, […]
Oil prices fall on profit-taking, rate hike uncertainty
Oil fell below $49 a barrel on Monday after its biggest two-day rally in six years last week, pressured by a supply glut and renewed concern about a hard landing for China’s economy. International benchmark Brent crude climbed 10 percent last week but was still heading for its fourth straight monthly decline and has risen […]
If You Notice Any of These 10 Signs You Should Stop Eating Gluten Right Now
Bread, pancakes, muffins, rice, pasta; gluten is in so many different things. Kind of like glue, gluten is the component that holds these foods together and there are tons of studies that suggest that it isn’t good for the body. In fact, for some people can’t eat gluten at all. For these people, they either […]
FUSION 2015: Bollywood Extravaganza at NRG Arena
Click here to view videos of the Fusion Concert By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: The NRG Arena was bustling with the enthusiasm of jam packed audience swaying to the stellar performances put together by the Bollywood Superstars in the biggest production of the year – FUSION 2015 on Friday, August 21. Organized by […]
