Exciting and Enlightening 2018 JCHYK Camp at Chinmaya Mission Houston
By Satchitananda HOUSTON: One of the greatest enduring legacies of Gurudev Pujya Swami Chinmayananda is to establish an amazing system to continuously infuse practical Vedic and Vedantic wisdom in the society. Amongst the various activities of the Chinmaya Mission world over, perhaps the one that touches the youth the most is the Chinmaya Yuva […]
Deva Snana Puja of the Lords at the Char Dham Temple
THE WOODLANDS: As part of the 7th Annual “Greater Houston Rath Yatra” celebrations, “Deva Snana Puja”, bathing ceremony of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra was celebrated at the Char Dham Temple in the Woodlands on Wednesday, June 27 with much pomp and ceremony. Deva Snana is the first occasion in the year when […]
IACAN’s Painting Party to Celebrate Cancer Survivors
SUGAR LAND: National Cancer Survivors Day is commemorated annually on the first Sunday in June and this year, the Indian American Cancer Network (IACAN) celebrated cancer survivors on Saturday, June 3 with a painting party. The event was held at Painting with a Twist in Sugar Land. One of the main goals of IACAN is […]
MAHA RUDRAM: A Sea of Orange, A Sea of Bhakti!
By M.K.Sriram PEARLAND: The great Maha Rudram conducted at Sri Meenakshi Temple from June 22 to 24, was a phenomenal experience for all who participated, whether as ritwiks or as devotees. It is two years in a row that it attained the status of Maha Rudram, when the count of Rudram chants exceeds the magic […]
TCC Taped Ball Professional Tournament Spring 2018, Genx Winner, CFCC Runner up
HOUSTON: Genx won their 2nd championship title in TCC Tapped Ball Tournament in professional division on June 23 by defeating CFCC by 25 runs in a low scoring yet an enthralling final. For CFCC, this was their maiden final and they put on a tough fight to get close to their maiden title. CFCC won […]
Benefits of Joining the Global Entry Program
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: As part of its Outreach efforts, IACCGH invited Officer C. Salazar from the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to speak to its members about the benefits of joining the Global Entry Program. The event was held on June 20, at Double Tree Hilton. As a regular user of the program, […]
Latha Ramchand Leaves UH to Become Provost at Missouri-Columbia
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Dr. Latha Ramchand, dean of the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston’s Main Campus has been named provost and executive vice-chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Missouri’s Columbia campus. She will start in her new role on August 15. Ramchand will replace Dr. Garnett Stokes, […]
Alka and Ajay Gupta Foundation, Promoting Healthy Communities & Happy Lifestyle
HOUSTON: Alka and Ajay Gupta Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in Houston, Texas, that is dedicated to supporting underserved children of Houston by offering and promoting education and healthcare opportunities. To celebrate education, the Foundation host’s annual back- to-school events in eight different Houston locations to help economically disadvantaged elementary school students and their […]
The Extraordinary Life and Times of Mahatma Gandhi – Part 4
Gandhi’s Impact in South Africa The story thus far… Gandhi arrives in South Africa and is rudely made aware of the rampant racism in that country when has to visit Pretoria on work. He is unceremoniously thrown off a 1st class compartment on a train to Johannesburg. He manages to board another train where his […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Murghi Turri Wali (CHICKEN CURRY)
Although I am a vegetarian, this is the only non-vegetarian dish that I have ever made. Years ago, when my husband (who was also a vegetarian) and I were in the Indian Foreign Service, we would often have to entertain at our home and it was expected that there would be at least one non-vegetarian […]
Zakir Khan Cracks Up Houstonians
By Vanshika Vipin Varma STAFFORD: The Khan of comedy, Zakir Khan had Houstonians in splits with his first ever Live Comedy Show in the USA on Friday, June 22 at Stafford Civic Center. The show was presented by Paani Poori Productions. Paani Poori Productions started the stand up comedy trend in Houston last year when […]
A Bright Surya Namaskar at Int’l Yoga Day in The Woodlands
Click here for Photo Collage By Jawahar Malhotra THE WOODLANDS: Following up on the successful debut of the mass yoga event last year, the organizers from this township 45 minutes north of Houston once again held the International Day of Yoga, two days after the Summer Solstice on Saturday, June 23, just in time for the […]
Over 500 Yoga Practitioners at the 4th International Day of Yoga
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: The 4th International Day of Yoga at Midtown Park on June 21, beat all expectations with over 500 yoga practitioners showing up in their yoga gear. Non-Indians clearly outnumbered desis in the record turnout, proving that yoga has entered mainstream America. The event was organized in partnership with the Consulate General […]
Puneet Khurana Draws Devoted Worshipers to Mata Di Chowki at HWS
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Two years ago when he came to perform at the Mata di Chowki, the main hall at the Hindu Worship Society’s Temple was filled to capacity to see the first ever visit to Houston by the popular religious singer Puneet Khurana. This past Sunday evening, June 24, despite being the day […]
Electrifying & Graceful Wedding Experiences by Houston-based Electric Karma
By Vanshika Vipin Varma HOUSTON: Band, Baaja, Baraat….and heaps of confusion, chaos and commotion behind-the-scenes, and of course loads of planning. This is where Therese Cole-Hubbs, President and Creative Director, with her team at Electric Karma, takes the helm to ensure seamless and memorable wedding experiences. Electric Karma, has been the name behind planning the […]
Deva-Snana Purnima: Celebrating Shri Jagannatha’s Birthday
HOUSTON: Deva Snana Purnima is celebrated on the full-moon day (Purnima) of the month of Jyestha month of the Indian calendar. Odias, the people from the eastern coastal state of Odisha in India, mark this day as the birthday of Shri Jagannatha and observe the day with pomp and gaiety. Snana Purnima, also known as […]
Celebrations @ SUBZERO Ice Cream in Sugar Land
SUGAR LAND: What a cool and sweet way to celebrate EID! In celebration of their 2nd Anniversary, Salim & Salima Gheewalla invited all – through 3 days of heavy Masala Radio promotions – to enjoy Buy One Get One Free SUBZERO ice cream at their Sugar Land location from 8PM – 12AM on Eid Friday, […]
Brave Women Brave the Weather for IACCGH Women Mean Business Event
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Apparently, it takes more than thunder, lightning, and heavy showers to deter women. The IACCGH’s Women Mean Business saw over 60 incredible women beating the heavy showers to hear Keynote Speakers – Vinita Gupta offer her perspective on running a multimillion dollar business and Sangeeta Pasrija who found her calling in […]
Dr. Satish Gopal Jhingran (1935 – 2018)
When he came to Houston in 1968, he was among a handful of Indian families which had settled in the area and bonded together for life. Many still fondly remember the Indian movie screenings they would hold at the Agnes Arnold Hall at the University of Houston. And they went onto forge cultural and religious […]
The Extraordinary Life and Times of Mahatma Gandhi – Part 3
Gandhi in South Africa The story thus far: Gandhi, having studied well and completed his law degree in England, returns to India. He misses England but is happy to be reunited with his family. He begins practicing law in Rajkot. Upon return to India, Gandhi started to practice law in Rajkot, but he was soon […]
