Friendly TV Chef Kapoor Gives Lessons at the Home Hearth
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: Not only did he come fully prepared to demonstrate how to make some dishes for the invited crowd of admirers who have seen him countless times on cable TV, he was completely at ease cracking jokes in Hindi and English and used his Facebook page to do a post live […]
First Durga Puja of 2016 Organized by VSGH Draws Record Crowds
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: One couldn’t have asked for better weather to kick off Debi paksha, Navratri and Mahalaya with Durga Puja on October 1 at the Vedanta Society of Greater Houston grounds. Swami Kripamayananda, head of the Toronto Vedanta Society presided over the event, his 5th year in a row. The day started with […]
Tribute to Hindu Guru His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj
STAFFORD: On Sunday, October 2, government officials, community leaders, devotees, and well-wishers gathered at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Stafford, Texas paid tribute to the life of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj. The fifth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha departed his mortal body on August 13, 2016, […]
Second Presidential Debate Draws Many Together to Watch
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: When so much is going on during this hectic festive Navratri-Dusserah-Diwali season, the national election had added a degree of excitement that borders on a frenzied sport for the many keenly watching political races. And this cycle, none has garnered more interest than the Presidential contest between Donald Trump and Hilary […]
Magnificent Suvasini Puja at the Navarathri Celebrations at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By MK Sriram & G.N. Prasad PEARLAND: Sri Meenakshi Temple, reputed to be the most authentic temple in southern United States, recently celebrated the Navarathri festival in a grand manner. The nine day festival occurs twice a year, once in spring and the other in fall and is called the Sarada Navarathri. This year Navarathri […]
Judge Ravi Sandill Reminds ISCA Seniors to Vote
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The local community has a special spot in their heart for the Indian Seniors Citizen Association, the ranks of which are swelling every month. And every month, the ISCA meets at their usual spot, the Bayland Park Community Center in Sharpstown, unless there is a special occasion when they hold their […]
Creating Learning Opportunities out of Halloween
HOUSTON: Fall is here, which means that Halloween is right around the corner! While candy and costumes take center stage during the fall holiday, there are a number of ways that kids can learn from the spooky celebration in and out of the classroom. Best in Class, which helps K-12 students move towards the top […]
Katy Youth Cricketers Raise 10, 297 Meals for Houston Food Bank
KATY: Katy Youth Cricket (KYC) young cricketers between ages 6-14 years, who firmly believed in KYC’s mantra that “we have two hands, one for ourselves and second to help others”, participated in Houston Food Bank (HFB) – Hunger Game 2016 from 22 July – 6 August. “Serving our neighbors and communities is the best way […]
Consumers and Retailers Warned about Counterfeit Food Products from India
FLUSHING, NY: Because of a huge influx of unauthorized food and other products from India, US retailers and consumers alike are being warned to be especially vigilant when purchasing products from the country. More than half of all the snack products that were tested and then blocked from sale in the US in 2015 were from […]
Dance Drama, Singing Sensation for Nov. 4 Cancer Fundraiser
STAFFORD: Virtuosi of Performing Arts promises to bring an extraordinary and unique event to the audience on Friday, November 4 at 8pm at the Old Stafford Center. “The first part of the show will be a unique dance drama, ‘Fisherman and his Soul’ based on a French story by Oscar Wilde”, explained VPA’s Executive Director Keka Kar. “The performers […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Kathal De Pakore (Fried Jackfruit Fritters)
You can find kathal most of the year in Delhi. It is popular because It is starchy and fibrous and people call it the “vegetarian’s meat” because of its texture once it is cooked in a curry. To make this dish, you need green kathal, otherwise when they ripen they become very sweet and are […]
India vs New Zealand, 3rd Test: Ashwin 6/81 hands India huge first innings lead
NEW DELHI: Throw Ravichandran Ashwin a track offering some assistance to spin and he will make any batsman dance to his tune, no matter what his reputation is. At Holkar, he gave yet another example of his control and guile and why he is rated as the best offspinner in the world currently. Ask Kane Williamson, rated as […]
Ranveer – Vaani borrow SRK’s song to promote Befikre trailer launch and it’s damn CUTE
Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor are in Paris to release the trailer of their much talked about film Befikre whose kissathon posters have made us deeply intrigued about the film.They look so awesome that we can’t wait to catch a glimpse of the film. The actors will reveal the trailer at the Eiffel Tower. As you know, the […]
Has Mahira Khan been dropped from Raees?
The ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan seem to have affected Bollywood the most, what with most artists from the other side of the border leaving the country in the wake of the Uri attacks and its aftermath. The latest news doing the rounds will only add on to this. According to a popular daily, […]
Suhani to KILL Sambhav in Star Plus’ Suhani Si Ek Ladki
Star Plus’ popular show Suhani Si Ek Ladki (Panorama Entertainment) is all set for a generation leap from next week. And tonight’s episode will have a crucial turning point in the story wherein ‘goodness’ will ultimately prevail and overpower the ‘evil’. Yes, this Dussehra, the Raavan will yet again be killed, and this time the baddie will be in […]
I love my new look in Pardes: Drashti Dhami
Renowned TV actress Drashti Dhami is all set for her next romantic show on Star Plus under Balaji Productions. The actress will be seen in a new avatar and will paired up opposite Arjun Bijlani ,who too has received accolades previously for his roles on small screen. Drashti has been working day in – day out to […]
