Enjoy Global Flavors Under One Roof!
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: What would you do if you were in the mood for a French pastry, a croissant, a Mumbai chaat and a brownie, all accompanied by some lip-smacking South Indian coffee? Sounds like a gastronome’s dream? It’s very much a reality here at Hot Breads, a unique bakery and cafe right in […]
Bridal Show: A Relaxed Atmosphere to Meet Great Wedding Professionals!
SUGAR LAND: As brides entered the beautiful ballroom at the Sugar Land Marriott this past Sunday, they were greeted with a glass of champagne. It immediately took a bit of the stress off of them as they walked and talked to wedding professionals about their special day in a few months. DesiWeds.com reminded everyone why […]
Arts Organizations at Houston Arts Alliance Reception
HOUSTON: Two of our Indo American arts organizations were represented at a reception organized by the Houston Arts Alliance at the Wortham Center downtown on Monday, February 29. Several Board members of Samskriti and Classical Arts Society of Houston were on hand at the reception hosted by the five arts districts of Houston to welcome the newly elected Mayor of the […]
Ragamalika
By Mahesh Iyer HOUSTON: The Ragamalika musical dance/drama, presented by Bharathi Kalai Manram (BKM), evoked an enthusiastic response from Houston’s very talented and knowledgeable audience. Directed by Krishna Sankar of Kalalaya Productions, this one-of-a-kind event was a fundraiser for “Naomi’s House”, (http://www.thenaomishouse.global) a transitional home for victims of domestic violence and women that are incarcerated. The production […]
Maha ShivRatri Celebrated with Devotion and Fervor in Houston
HOUSTON: Thousands of devotee’s gathered on March 7, Monday to celebrate Shivratri at the Sanatan Shiv Shakti Temple located at 6640 Harwin. Maha Shivratri is celebrated around the world and has many symbolisms and stories attached to it. Among householders, it is considered the night when Shiva married Parvati. Among the ambitious, Shiva is said […]
Women & Finance
HOUSTON: In lieu of celebrating International Women’s Day 2016, an exclusive Seminar of WOMEN & FINANCE was held for the ladies of the Bhakta Samaj of Houston. Ina C. Patel an agent from New York Life Insurance Company (Houston) conducted a 3 hour Seminar at Mayuri Indian Restaurant on March 6. The Seminar focused on […]
Tax Issues at IACCGH Seminar: Part II
By Manu Shah HOUTON: On February 28, an informative tax seminar was organized by the Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston at India House. The speakers were renowned CPAs’ and tax consultants who touched on various topics that affect the tax payer including the significant IRS regulation that required US citizens or Green […]
C@deFest 2.1
HOUSTON: High School Students. Houston Community College Students. Small Business Owners. They all came to the /C@deFest// 2.1 event hosted jointly by IIT Alumni of Greater Houston (IITAGH) and the Houston Community College (HCC) at the HCC Missouri City Campus on Feb. 27, from 9:30am to 3:30pm. Anand Chauhan, an IIT Madras graduate who taught […]
Masala Radio’s Houston Holi: Bura Na Mano, Holi Hai!
By Preanka Desai HOUSTON: For eight years in a row Masala Radio has brought this large-scale Festival of Colors to the Greater Houston area and this ninth year promises to be even more colorful and entertaining than ever. Arguably one the largest Holi festivals in the United States and possibly in the world, Houston Farm […]
Interfaith Program Through Music for Sri Ramakrishna’s Birthday & New Resident Swami at VSGH
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: Five years ago, with great hope and sky – high dreams, Vedanta Society of Greater Houston, VSGH, sent a petition to the Headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math, to affiliate VSGH as a Belur Math Center. The prayers of the VSGH devotees have finally been heard and their dreams are about to […]
Here’s to Healthy Travels Ahead…
By now, you’ve probably heard the news about the recent Zika virus outbreak. Below we will give you some solid information about how the travel industry is responding and where you can go to get the best information. The best defense is the best information. Here’s a brief rundown of what we know, where you […]
Salman Khan is hooked on a TV show; find details here…
While many Bollywood and small screen celebs are claiming their love for international television series, one Bollywood biggie is surely keeping his eye on an Indian programme. Yes, Bollywood star Salman Khan seems to be an avid watcher of Colors’ historical drama Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat Want to know more about the incident? Here we share. Last […]
Fraternity shower wishes on MeriAwaazHiPehchaanHai
Bollywood beauty Amrita Rao is all set to make her foray into television with &TV’s finite drama series Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai. Produced by Nivedita Basu under the banner, House of Originals, the show is a musical journey of two sisters Kalyani and Ketaki who happen to be arch-rivals. The industry is already excited […]
Don’t think ‘Don 3’ will be on floors soon: Farhan Akhtar
Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar says there is still time for superstar Shah Rukh Khan-starrer actioner “Don 3” to go on the floors. Farhan directed the first two instalments of the “Don” franchise — the first of which was a remake of the eponymous 1978 film. Both the movies starred superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Asked about the […]
Himesh Reshammiya: Salman Khan is a messiah in the industry
Crediting Salman Khan for his success in the film industry, music director-actor Himesh Reshammiya says the superstar is nothing less than a “messiah” for people, who want to make big in Bollywood. Himesh made his debut as a composer with Salman’s Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kyaand went on to create music for many of his films like Tere […]
Hey Aamir Khan, Fawad Khan has a message for you!
Blame it on his irreplaceable perfectionist tag, Aamir Khan comes across as an inspiring role model to many, and there’s no denying to that. However, wait until you check out what Fawad Khan has to say about the superstar and his well acclaimed stardom. You’ll be surprised to know but this Pakistani actor who will soon be seen […]
Make in India brand campaigners launch Motherland Joint Ventures
Mumbai: V. Sunil and Mohit Dhar Jayal, the men behind the fabulous campaigns for brands such as Make in India, Incredible India! Indigo and Royal Enfield have called it a day at Wieden + Kennedy, the American advertising agency they helped set up in India nine years ago. The duo, along with Rahul Bhatia, the promoter […]
VIJAY MALLYA: THE TYCOON WHO GAVE BIG BUSINESS A BAD NAME
Mallya’s crime was that he let down everyone—his shareholders, employees, lenders and all those who champion free markets The UB Group is done for. In his lifetime, Vijay Mallya inherited it, and as Mint put it memorably in an earlier piece, “made it bigger, had fun, lost an empire, and walked away into the sunset (almost)”. In this […]
Activists hail proposed changes to spousal sponsorship rules
Women’s rights activists are hailing a commitment by Immigration Minister John McCallum to change spousal sponsorship rules they say unfairly penalize women and racial minorities. The changes would end the two-year waiting period imposed on some spouses and grant permanent resident status to all spouses on arrival in Canada, an immigration department spokesman said. The […]
