UK cities gear up for 1st-ever ‘National Samosa Week’
Six cities in the UK will take part in the first-ever ‘National Samosa Week’ next month where participants will make, sell and consume the Popular Indian snack to raise money for charity. The event, to be organised from April 9 to 13, is the brainchild of a Leicester-based media personality who believes that the popularity […]
Doklam: India will maintain territorial integrity, asserts defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman today asserted that India was “ready for any unforeseen situation” in Doklam and will “maintain” its territorial integrity, reported ANI. “We are alert and ready for any unforeseen situation in Doklam. We are constantly working on the modernisation of our forces. We will maintain our territorial integrity,” ANI quoted the minister as saying […]
Rahul Gandhi targets PM, claims Narendra Modi app steals data and gives it to American companies
In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica row, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Twitter alleging that the Narendra Modi app is leaking data to US companies. He claimed on Twitter that the Prime Minister is allowing ‘American companies’ to take away the data of the users who sign […]
Fodder scam: Lalu Prasad Yadav gets 14-year jail term in Dumka treasury case; RJD, BJP cross swords
Former Bihar chief minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Saturday was sentenced to “14 years of imprisonment” in the fourth fodder scam case that pertains to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 3.5 crore from the Dumka treasury by Animal Husbandry Department officials between 1991 and 1996. The conviction has been made under 120-B (criminal conspiracy), […]
Have Talent, Will Win! Talaash, Ek Hunar Ki Khoj, Your Next Milestone!
By Vanshika Vipin Varma STAFFORD: “Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God”-Leo Buscaglia. America is not only a land of dreams; it is also home to some breathtaking talent, and even hidden talents. These may range from creativity to athletic abilities and beyond, and while […]
Holi 2K18 Mela – The Experience, by Radio Dabang and ISSO
HOUSTON: Radio Dabang and ISSO held their 1st successful Holi 2K18 Mela – The Experience on March 18, from 1pm – 7pm at the I.S.S.O Temple Grounds presented by Zee TV, Discount Power and Turkish Airlines with top bollywood Star Abhay Deol and Winner of Zee Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2016 Jyotica Tangri. […]
First IACCGH’s Women Mean Business Series of 2018
By Sowmya Murali HOUSTON: The Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston commenced the first ‘IACCGH Women Mean Business’ series of the year on Thursday, March 15 at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Greenway. The event was sponsored by Shell Oil Company, the main sponsors for the IACCGH Women Mean Business series since 2013. […]
Leadership: Take One for the Team
By Aditi Prabhu HOUSTON: On Saturday, March 3, the Youth Leadership Development Program of Houston convened in India House and listened in awe as Bhavesh Patel, CEO of one of the largest plastics, chemicals, and refining companies in the world, LyondellBasell, recounted his path to success in the business world. Patel eloquently and selflessly shared […]
Children’s India Culture Fest with Quiz, Art & Storytelling Competitions
MANVEL, TX: An Indian Culture Festival with a number of fun competitions will be held on Saturday April 7, 2018 at Rogers Middle School, 3121 Manvel Rd, Pearland TX 77584, from 1 to 6 pm. The event is open to all and festival entry is free. Titled “Puranava – From the Ancient to the New” […]
NASA Honors Dr. Kamlesh Lulla for Thirty Years of Distinguished Service at Johnson Space Center
HOUSTON: On March 2, NASA honored Dr. Kamlesh Lulla for his 30 years of distinguished servcie in a ceremony attended by his family and friends. This is a major milestone in Dr. Lulla’s successful career at NASA where he is a senior leader, senior researcher and chief scientist and currently the director for research and […]
History and Literature Beckon Around Every Corner of Edinburgh
By Jawahar Malhotra EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND: Edinburgh is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Cities and there is so much history around you (“101 places in Edinburgh” to see, the placards say) it naturally oozes into you. You get a good glimpse of English history – the kind I learnt, like most other Indian kids in […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Idli aur Nariyal Chutney (South Indian Rice Cakes & Coconut Chutney)
Among the South Indian dishes that have migrated northward over the past 40 years to the Punjab, idlis (rice cakes) are second only to dosas (rice crepes) in popularity, even into other parts of North India. With the advent of ready-made mixes, both these dishes are easily prepared in homes and there are plenty of […]
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Feng Shui Tips to Improve Your Married Life
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Baal Ki Dukaan: A Punjabi Girl’s Toxic Relationship With Body Hair
By Kusha Kapila It was 2015. I had set out on an impossible journey, one that involved hunting down a posh salon in South Goa. The previous night, my bestie had announced, “We are going to Goa!” I shot her down immediately. “There’s no way! I am not waxed,” I cried. While most would dismiss […]
Several people shot at Maryland high school: Media report
WASHINGTON: Several people were shot at a Maryland high school on Tuesday, local news media reported, after school officials confirmed the campus was on lockdown and the incident had been “contained.” Multiple people were shot and their condition was not yet clear, ABC News reported, citing the St. Mary’s County sheriff. Click here to read […]
Gangaur festival and its significance
This festival is all about honouring Goddess Gauri or Parvati, and celebrating marriage and love. In this fiesta, both married and unmarried women take part in the festivities in full enthusiasm. As for the locals, Goddess Parvati represents perfection and marital love, this festival holds a lot of importance for them. The festival also marks […]
Does Sunil Grover want to be a part of Kapil Sharma’s show?
The weekend saw another war of words between Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover on Twitter. It all started when Sunil responded to a fan’s tweet, saying he was not doing Kapil’s upcoming comedy show because he hadn’t been approached for it. This did not go down well with Kapil, who accused Sunil of lying. Kapil […]
