Is Ranbir Kapoor not confident about Jagga Jasoos?
Jagga Jasoos is one of the most awaited releases this year not just because it is an Anurag Basu film (who gave us Barfi!), but also because the film stars B-town’s hottest real-life couple Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif. However, looks like the project isn’t turning out to be as impressive as expected. Why do we say so? Well, […]
Twinkle Khanna and Chetan Bhagat’s Twitter war is too entertaining to be missed!
Twinkle Khanna made a tongue-in-cheek remark about Chetan Bhagat judging the dance reality show Nach Baliye this year but the comment soon escalated into becoming a fan-fuelled argument. The war of words started when a fan complimented Twinkle saying, “You are an amazing writer, you don’t need to change your name to Chetali Bhagat.” Twinkle replied to the […]
Harvard Scientist Urges people to Stop Drinking “Low-Fat” Milk Immediately
According to Harvard specialist and pediatrician, drinking natural, raw milk has many health benefits; on the other hand, dairy products and customary milk can be very unhealthy because of the health-compromising sweeteners. In his exploration, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics, David Ludwig explained that there are many research studies that […]
Leela to save Maya’s life in Life OK’s Mahakumbh
Amidst all the fight and rescuing Garudas from the clutches of the Nagas, here comes some more suspense from the makers (Arvind Babbal Productions) of the show Mahakumbh on Life OK. Viewers are aware that Nagas have kept Shivanand (Manish Wadhwa) as a hostage for a long time, and now Rudra (Gautam Rode) will reach in time […]
Indian-American Vivek Murthy is US’s youngest surgeon-general, takes oath on Gita
WASHINGTON: At about the same time the death of a farmer in New Delhi brought the capital’s attention on farm suicides, a young Indian-American was invoking with gratitude the Indian roots of his success in the United States: his agriculturist grandfather’s resilience and sacrifice that led his parents emigration and his own remarkable achievement in […]
A Hindu Luminary Passes On to His Heavenly Journey Padmakant Khambhati (1937-2015)
By Thara Narasimhan HOUSTON: Padmakant Khambhati, a giant in the world of the Hindu community in the Houston area, and also widely respected and known nationwide, passed away this past Monday, April 20 after a brief illness. He was 78-years-old. Khambhati, hailed from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. His parents followed Vaishnavism and he along with his father […]
IACCGH Hosts Reception for Visiting Delegate Doctors from India
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Visiting delegate physicians from India were welcomed and honored by the IACCGH at a reception hosted on 16th April at the Hess Club. The delegates also had an opportunity to interact with the medical faculty from MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC), Houston’s leading doctors and IACCGH members. The evening was hosted […]
Masonic Golden Trowel Award Bestowed on a Treasured Brother Raj Bhalla
By Jawahar Malhotra RICHMOND: Even as he spoke from the podium after receiving the coveted award, Raj Bhalla could not contain his impulse to poke some fun at his own expense with his well-known wit. He began with his experience as a member of his Masonic Lodge in Port Washington, New York when he was […]
West Houston (Westheimer) Tamil School – Spring Picnic
HOUSTON: The West Houston (Westheimer) Tamil School of Houston, organized the spring picnic for this school year at Bayland park, Houston on March 29. There were closer to 100 participants including the family of the students, teachers & school committee members having invitations extended to the extended friends and family as guests for the day […]
38th Annual Classical Arts Spring Music Festival in Houston
By Partha Krishnamurthy PEARLAND: If it is spring, it is time for the Carnatic music feast presented by The Classical Arts Society of Houston. The 38th Annual Spring Music Festival is being presented on the 25 and 26 of April, at the Sri Meenakshi Temple, Pearland. This festival presents a series of musical offerings anchored […]
A Great Day for Lovers of Punjabi, Big and Small!
Click here for video.. By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Language is the key to a person’s culture and rootedness, and in this multi-cultured city – one would venture to say country even – raising a child to be comfortable in two, and maybe more cultures, can be challenging at best if […]
Annual Hindi Hasya Kavi Sammellan Once Again in Houston
HOUSTON: For the past seven years India Culture Center Houston (ICC) and International Hindi Association (IHA) have brought a refreshing, enriching and fun filled entertainment to the residents of Greater Houston. Celebrity poets from India are invited to perform in different cities of USA once a year. The program has also been a great success […]
Club 24 Visits Turning Point Center
HOUSTON: A dedicated team of Club 24 Plus members visited the Turning Point Center on Sunday, April 19, as part of the outreach program of the club. They bought the groceries and cooked a hot meal for 90 residents for lunch. It was a very gratifying and a bonding experience for the members as they […]
Beware this Immigration Phone Fraud Scam!
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The Indian woman at the gurdwara this past weekend was visibly agitated and distressed by the ordeal that she had just gone through two days earlier. She had just been swindled out of $3,800 and wanted to see if she could get some help in nabbing the crooks, and especially wanted […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes- Meethi Seviyaan Kheer (SWEET VERMICELLI PUDDING)
This is another dessert that is especially associated with festivals, both Hindu and Muslim, just as chawal di kheer (sweet rice pudding) has become. Muslims make meethi seviyaan kheer or chawal di kheer on the occasion of celebration of Eid ul Fitr, but Hindus make meethi seviyaan kheer normally to commemorate raksha bandan or raakhee. […]
Nach Baliye 7 will be a weeklong extravaganza
Nach Baliye 7 (Balaji Telefilms) is all set to hit the TV screens this weekend (26 April) on Star Plus. The show has already gaining eyeballs with its interesting mix of contestants and the ‘#TooMuch’ fun quotient. As viewers would know this year the participants will be locked up in a house a la Bigg Boss. There […]
Umesh Shukla’s All is Well to release on August 21
Umesh Shukla is all set to release his next, All Is Well, produced by T-Series and Alchemy Productions starring Abhishek Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor, Asin and Supriya Pathak Shah on August 21, 2015. With the film shoot almost over, Rishi Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan who have shared screen space before will play father – son duo for […]
“People are fainting on Mohenjo Daro sets” – Hrithik Roshan
“Aap Mohenjo Daro pe pahuch gaye ho itne jaldi. Usko time lagega,” said Hrithik Roshan at the party of ‘Colors’ entertainment channel in Mumbai on Saturday April 18. On being probed, Hrithik spoke about Mohenjo Daro by saying, “The film is going very well. The shooting is progressing fantastically. We are working very hard, in the middle of dust […]
Cancer Symptoms You Should not Ignore
Human body is always changing. But, it is important to be aware of those changes because even though they might seem normal, they can be signs of cancer. So, if you have pain, aches and health problems that you didn`t have before, it can be a warning sign of cancer. Couch and hoarseness If your […]
