‘Padmavati’: Incidents that made headlines about the Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh-Shahid Kapoor film
Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has been battling a lot of controversies stirred up by fringe groups and political parties. However the director now has a reason to smile after the Queen of Rajasthan’s Bundi, Mayuri Singh has come out in his support and the release of the film. In an interview with ANI, the Queen […]
Qarib Qarib Singlle Movie Review
By now, we’re well aware of the formula behind Bollywood romantic movies. When boy meets girl, they fall in love and overcome all their hurdles because in the end – Love conquers all. Oversimplification aside, it’s been a while since we’ve seen a rom-com that manages to subvert the route usually taken by these movies. […]
Gold prices dip to Rs30,450 per 10 grams on global cues, muted demand
Gold prices dipped by Rs80 to Rs30,450 per 10 grams at the bullion market today, tracking a weak trend overseas amid easing demand from local jewellers. Traders said apart from a weak trend overseas, fall in demand from local jewellers and retailers at existing levels led to the decline in gold prices. Click here to […]
GST Council slashes tax rates on 177 items from 28% to 18%
The Goods and Services Tax (GST)) Council on Friday slashed rates across the board, including for a range of daily items of consumption, relaxed penalties and tweaked rules to make it easier for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises, to comply. The feel-good package from the council, which comes into effect from 15 November, is […]
Govt to SC: Will soon bring bill to let NRIs vote
NEW DELHI: The Centre told the Supreme Court on Friday that the government intended to introduce a bill during the winter session of Parliament to amend a law to allow NRIs to vote through postal or e-ballots. The SC had on July 14 asked the Centre to decide whether it would amend the electoral law to allow NRIs to […]
Indian-Origin Motel Owner, 40, Killed In Shootout In US
NEW YORK: An Indian-origin owner of a motel was shot dead and four other people were injured in a shootout in the US state of North Carolina, police said. Akash R Talati, 40, who owned Knights Inn and Diamondz Gentlemen’s Club in Fayetteville city, was an innocent bystander when a man who had been escorted out […]
US Congress authorizes $700 million for reimbursing Pakistan
WASHINGTON: The American Congress has authorised up to $700 million in Coalition Support Fund (CSF) to reimburse Pakistan for activities carried out in support of US operations in Afghanistan. The authorisation is included in the reconciled text of the House and Senate versions of the 2018 National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA-2018), which was released on […]
Over 1.3 lakh Indians ‘book ticket’ to Mars
More than 1.3 lakh Indian space enthusiasts have submitted their names to NASA to be carried to Mars onboard the US space agency’s mission to the red planet next year. Last month, NASA invited members of the public to send their names which will be carried on the InSight (Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy […]
ASEAN Summit: Eye on China as India joins quadrilateral with US, Australia & Japan
With an eye on China’s activities in the region, India on Sunday said that the first meeting of its officials in Manila with those from the US, Australia and Japan — described as the “quadrilateral” — agreed that a “free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific region serves the long-term interests of all countries in the […]
Houstonians Show their Choice of Charity at SEWA’s Annual Fundraising Gala
HOUSTON: Sewa International’s Houston Chapter hosted its 2017 Annual Fundraising Gala on Sunday, November 5, at Stafford Center. More than 550 people attended the gala making it a sold-out event. The team revisited some traditions while opening doors to the new ideas. Youth volunteers were invited for lighting the lamp thus making new generation part […]
Colors of Moksh at Dil Se Naach – Band Baaja Baraat
Click here for Photo Collage By IAN Correspondent HOUSTON: “Creativity has no pretense” and when it is straight from the heart, it can work wonders as was seen at Berry Center on Saturday, October 28, when Moksh Community Arts presented ‘Dil Se Naach – ‘Band Baaja Baraat’ Directed & Choreographed by Houston’s own Bollywood […]
Houston Rolls to Jaz Creationz, Jaz Bond 007 Elite Spootakular Hallow-Scream!
Click here for Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin Varma KATY: On Friday, October 27, Houston witnessed a marvelous combination of entertainment and glamour while raising funds for a worthwhile cause. Placio Maria in Katy, Texas, was transformed into a place of splendor and magnificence, as it was the evening of ‘JAZ BOND 007’, presented by Jaz Creationz. It was […]
Club 24 Celebrates Diwali as a Signature Event with Families and Guests
Click here for Photo Collage HOUSTON: Diwali is a joyous occasion to be celebrated in the company of family and friends with diyas, sweets, and ethnic fashions. This year’s Club 24 Plus Annual Signature Diwali Party in Houston was as splendid as any Diwali party in New Delhi or Mumbai. The extravagant home of Ash […]
A Parody of a Party for Priyanka Brings Funds for the Less Fortunate
By Jawahar Malhotra STAFFORD: What immediately caught your eye was the set on stage; a large and wide raised terrace with a stout white balustrade, a tall, shiny green schefflera plant on one side and seven steps with wrought-iron railing leading up to it. Behind it, on long curtains hung empty gold gilded frames, on […]
Indian Consulate Hosts 142nd Birth Anniversary of Vallabhbhai Patel
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: It is said that if two Indians get together, they will form three organizations. After independence from British rule, India could’ve fragmented into more than 500 nations. It was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, as the Deputy Prime Minister of newly independent India, who forged a united India by encouraging the 562 princely […]
Manoranjan & VPSS Haveli Raise Harvey Funds via “Sathi Hath Badhana”
HOUSTON: Manoranjan Inc. and VPSS Haveli joined hands to raise funds for the first responders of our community with an entertainment program on Sunday, October 29. Titled “Sathi Hath Badhana” (Together, We Will Move Forward) raised funds for first responders and Sewa International. With everyone’s help, the event raised $12000.00. Mystic Rhythm of India started […]
Cooking up Math Skills During Thanksgiving Celebrations
Thanksgiving is a time when friends and family have the opportunity to spend quality time together, gathered around the table for the holiday. While students are usually excited to have a few days off of school, learning doesn’t have to stop during this extended time off! There are several ways to incorporate math skills and […]
WWE Signs First Female Middle Eastern and Indian Wrestlers
STAMFORD, CT: World Wrestling Entertainment Inc, the American publicly traded, privately held entertainment company recently announced in mid-October that it has signed up the first women wrestlers from India and the Middle East. WWE deals primarily in professional wrestling but also has film, music, video games, product licensing and direct product sales. Founded in 1952 […]
SIMA, Leuva Patidar & Bhakta Groups Donate to Mayor’s Harvey Relief Fund
HOUSTON: An Indian-American delegation, including board members of Small Independent Motel Association (SIMA) and members of Leuva Patidar and Bhakta community members, met with Houston City Council and Mayor Sylvester Turner on October 24 to present a donation check of $151,000 towards the Mayor’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. SIMA President Hasu Patel spoke to Mayor […]
Judge Jivani’s Historical Judicial Appointment!
PEARLAND: This is a great honor in itself, but what makes this appointment even more special is that: • Judge Jivani is first Asian judge to be appointed in the city of Pearland Municipal courts. • Judge Jivani is also the first female judge under the age of 40 to be appointed in the Pearland […]
