China’s Xi pushes advanced technology for military
BEIJING: China’s military needs to promote technological innovation as the “key” to its upgrading and modernisation, President Xi Jinping told military delegates to the annual meeting of parliament. Xi is overseeing a sweeping modernisation of the country’s armed forces, the largest in the world, including stealth jet, anti-satellite missiles and advanced submarines, seeking to project […]
Remedies for snoring
Snoring is a common problem, affecting nearly 45 per cent of normal adults. This annoying sound can disrupt your sleep as well as of those who sleep with you. Snoring happens when relaxed muscles in the throat vibrate and start producing noise. It is often considered a sleep disorder. Here are some home remedies you […]
India Vs Australia: Virat Kohli Gets Support From Matthew Hayden On Ian Healy’s Remarks
The ongoing India-Australia series has made global headlines not just for the battle on the pitch but off it as well. From Harbhajan Singh’s comments ahead of the 1st Test to the ‘brain fade’ row in the 2nd, there has never been a dull moment so far. Both camps have traded several verbal blows in […]
Social media emerges as new marketing tool for multiplex films such as ‘Phillauri’
To kick start marketing for its late March release Phillauri, co-producer Fox Star Studios has decided to take to social media. For the film starring Anushka Sharma, it launched a campaign called #ShashiWasThere, which involves a social listening exercise where activities of nearly 10,000 users on networks like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook have been tracked […]
Film Review: Badrinath Ki Dulhania
Stalking is so common in Hindi cinema that our filmmakers have developed a tacit grammar of good stalking versus bad. The former usually takes place in the film’s first hour, is performed with non-threatening charm by the male lead, and is borne by the female lead with exasperated good humour. The latter occurs after the […]
Delhi boy Farhan Sabir from Team Shaan wins The Voice India
The Voice India, &TV’s flagship property that has gained immense popularity for its unique format, found its second edition winner in Delhi’s Farhan Sabir from Team Shaan as the Grand Finale culminated in a starry affair. A show that has touched a million of hearts across the nation, with an unbiased approach of choosing contestants […]
Here’s what to expect in Ishqbaaaz next
Four Lions’ Ishqbaaaz doesn’t fail to keep audience hooked to its nail biting drama. The Star Plus daily recently saw Dakksh (Karan Khanna) giving a hard time to Shivaay (Nakuul Mehta) and Anika (Surbhi Chandna). With him ordering Shivaay to introduce Anika as his mistress things will really get heated up soon. Click here to […]
Just Dance 2017 Thrills Houstonians and Embraces Exhilarated Audience Response
Click here for Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin Varma STAFFORD: On Saturday, March 4, the Old Stafford Civic Center of Houston was brought alive with the ‘Just Dance 2017’ show. This event was Rhythm India Dance Company’s sixth annual program. As a part of this year’s theme- ‘Millennium Mayhem’, a troupe of 270 dancers brought funk back […]
Asia Society Texas Center Salutes Magnificent India at Sellout Black Tie Gala
HOUSTON: Bollywood visited Houston Friday night as Asia Society Texas Center held its annual Tiger Ball in celebration of India. This year, the black-tie and national dress gala was a sellout and the 650 patrons and guests celebrated the culture of the subcontinent. Attendees were greeted upon arrival by a life-sized elephant replica. The evening […]
Demonetization Demystified through Historical Context and Future Steps
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: India’s demonetization of its currency is a mystery wrapped in an enigma. The demonetization mystery was unwrapped at a free seminar on Tuesday, March 7 at India House. The seminar was sponsored by India House, which provided an excellent venue for the seminar. The other two sponsors were SOS and NRI […]
Petroleum Minister Pradhan Urges Community to Contribute its Talents
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: Despite the passage of time and long distance from our motherland, members of the Indian commnuity in Houston exhibit a passionate interest in political and economic activities underway in India. It was this attachment that led many to contribute their resources to electoral success of the BJP party led by Prime […]
Ekal’s New President Announcement: Pankaj Desai
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Ekal Vidyalaya’s Houston Chapter has a new President and he’s charged about his role to bring education to India’s remote and rural areas. Pankaj Desai has been prepping for this role as a volunteer for the last 10 years and served as Vice President in 2016. This year he takes over […]
IACF Healthcare Networking Dinner, Book Donation for Literacy
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: In support of one of the four pillars of its mission, the Indo American Charity Foundation held a networking session for healthcare initiatives this past Thursday, March 2 at the Seasons 52 restaurant in City Centre on the westside. Most of the IACF Board of Directors attended the session to mingle […]
IACCGH Hosts Free Tax Seminar
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: IACCGH’s Outreach Program – a tax seminar designed to educate the community on various tax issues attracted over 130 members of the Indo American community on Sunday, February 19, at India House. Held for the sixth year in a row, IACCGH Executive Director Jagdip Ahluwalia described the event as part of […]
Masala Radio’s Houston Holi: Bura Na Mano, Holi Hai
HOUSTON: Masala Radio, Tara Energy, and Star Plus presents the Tenth annual HOUSTON HOLI featuring JAY SEAN – with hits like Mein Tho There Naal Nachana and US TOP 40 chart topper – Baby Are You Down, sponsored by Xfinity on Saturday March 25, 12 – 5PM (Raindate Sunday March 26). For arguably the largest […]
India Unveils New Licensing Round to Attract Oil & Gas Investments
By Pramod Kulkarni Houston: India has become the world’s third largest energy consumer. While there is considerable oil and gas production underway. India must still import 75% to 80% of its oil consumption. With India’s GDP expected to rise to 8% in 2018, the energy demand is expected to grow even further. As one […]
