Houston Chevron Marathon Brings Out the Desi Crowd!
HOUSTON: It’s a growing trend, but a healthy one, as more desis show their passion for long distance running every year by taking part in the Houston Chevron Marathon, which was held this past Sunday, January 17 over a 26.1 mile (42 km) track that snaked through some of the trendiest neighborhoods and district of […]
Sri Meenakshi Temple Celebrates Pongal Sankranthi and Anadal Kalyanam
By Nachal Sethuraman and Kamala Raghavan PEARLAND: The twin celebration of Pongal and Andal Kalyanam occurs at the end of Dhanur Masa (Marghazi) and this year the events were on the weekend of January 16 and 17. Sri Meenakshi Temple, celebrated the Pongal – Sankranthi festival on January, 16. Keeping alive the vibrant harvest festival […]
Bayou City Canasta Stirs Up a Storm of Card Players!
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: These guys have been playing against each other for years. They know each other’s moves, each other’s strategies, their opponent’s signs of nervousness by the way they flick the cards on the table. But they’ve never played before to see who’s the best of the lot because there aren’t a lot […]
FIS Participated in the 22nd MLK Grande Parade in Midtown
HOUSTON: Under fabulous sunny skies, a group of dedicated Indian adults and children maintained the tradition of participating in the annual MLK Jr. Grande Parade, for the fifth year in a row. Being the winner of the prestigious 2015 Grand Marshal Award, FIS was offered a premier spot in the Honors Section of the parade. The children thoroughly […]
Council Member Himesh Gandhi Files for Re-election to Sugar Land City Council, At-Large Position 1
SUGAR LAND: On Wednesday morning, Council Member Himesh Gandhi filed for re-election to the Sugar Land City Council, At-Large Position 1. First elected by a city-wide vote in 2012, Council Member Gandhi remains committed to responsible, transparent city government, superior development, and smart spending to keep the City living within its means. “Since the first […]
HMM Houston’s Sankrant Event
By Suchitra Deo HOUSTON: Houston Maharashtra Mandal (HMM) and its patrons celebrated the beginning of harvest season “Makar Sankrant” on January 16, at Williams Elementary School in Katy. It was a super hit event with more than 600 attendees! People of all ages coming together to be a part of the community and culture we […]
Katy Tamil Friends Grand 10th New Year Celebration
By Shobha Sivakumar HOUSTON: The Tamil diaspora from Katy and the Greater Houston area gathered together to celebrate the New Year with friends and family at The Durgabari Society, Houston on January 2. While demonstrating solidarity with friends and family affected by floods in Chennai, by collecting clothes and necessities, it was indeed an occasion […]
IACF’s New Leadership to Work on 3 Es: Energize, Expand and Empower
SUGAR LAND: The Indo-American Charity Foundation (IACF) held its first Board meeting of 2016 on January 14 at the Madras Pavilion (MP) soon after the change in its leadership and Executive Committee members. Outgoing president Dr. Kamala Raghavan who ended her term was recognized for her outstanding contribution to the organization’s overall growth and visibility. […]
Bashisht Sharma Announces Run for Judge, 178th District Court
HOUSTON: Well-known Indo American attorney Bashisht Sharma announced last week his candidacy for the 178th Judicial District Court in Harris County. Sharma said that he had mulled over the idea for some time and made his final decision a few weeks ago, according to his wife Indira who is helping to manage the campaign. The […]
Historic Collaboration Signing Event: Rice University to Offer Regular Programs in Jain Studies
By Dr. Sulekh C. Jain and Payal Kapadia Patani HOUSTON: As the world celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day for his commitment, compassion and passion to non-violence, Jain Society of Houston took pride and honor to witness a historic signing ceremony on January 17, for the establishment of a full-time Bhagwaan Mahavir Post-Doctoral Fellowship […]
Uttarayan at Swaminarayan Hindu Temple
HOUSTON: Uttarayan was celebrated at Swaminarayan Hindu Temple on Sunday, January 17. A beautiful sunny sky, warm weather and perfect breeze made Makar Sankranti festival more enjoyable. Houston city sky was full of vibrant colorful kites. There was live music and plenty of traditional Gujarati snacks to enjoy. It is true there were many new […]
Five New Year’s Resolutions for Your Child’s Academic Success
A new year offers a fresh start, making it the perfect time for children to focus on forming new habits that will help bring them success in their future. With that, January is the perfect opportunity for you and your child to discuss areas where there’s room for improvement. Below are some ideas to promote […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Gulab Jamun (Rose Colored Fried Sweet Balls)
Invariably, every desi restaurant across the world offers at least these four choices of deserts: chawal ki kheer (rice pudding), ras malai (cheese patties in sweet cream), gajjar ka halwa (carrot pudding) and gulab jamun (rose colored fried sweet balls). You don’t even have to ask what the dessert menu is; these four will be […]
Unique Homemade Cream To Get Rid of Scars Completely Within 2 Weeks
Depending on their depth, scars can be a serious cosmetic issue, although they are generally pain-free. There are many creams on the market that promise to reduce the appearance of scars. These, however, are full of chemicals that can have negative effects on your skin. Plus, they can be quite costly. If you want to […]
Pressure Builds On Angela Merkel To Close Borders As Support Slides
BERLIN: A group of conservative lawmakers urged Angela Merkel to reverse her open-door refugee policy as a poll showed a slide in support for her bloc on Tuesday, raising the stakes for a German chancellor exposed by deep rifts in her right-left coalition. With three closely watched regional elections looming in March, Merkel is facing the […]
Rafael Nadal knocked out in the first round of Australian Open
MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Australian Open first round after a five-set thriller against Fernando Verdasco Tuesday, increasing fears about his ability to add to his 14 Grand Slam titles. In only his second first-round loss at a major tournament, the oft-injured 29-year-old fought for four hours, 41 minutes before the inspired Verdasco […]
Obama to present national medal of science to Indian-American
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama would present the prestigious National Medal of Science to an Indian-American scientist on January 22 for his outstanding contribution to science. Dr Rakesh K Jain is among 17 scientists, engineers, mathematicians and innovators who will be awarded by Obama at a White House ceremony. Awarded annually, the Medal of Science […]
‘Kerala Evening’ enthrals Silicon Valley
WASHINGTON: The vibrant cultural experience of the Indian state of Kerala captured the imagination of corporate leaders attending a “Kerala Evening” in Silicon Valley, which is home to the world’s top technology companies. Kathakali and Kalaripayattu performers enthralled a packed venue of the event organized by Kerala Tourism in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industry(CII) […]
Vivek Dahiya: When I look deep into Divyanka Tripathi’s eyes, I see her heart, which is filled with love for me!
Divyanka Tripathi’s engagement to Vivek Dahiya is the talk of the town. The two who were rumoured dating shocked everyone by getting engaged last Friday. Co-stars from Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, the couple maintain that they were not dating per se. Here’s what the man of the moment Vivek Dahiya had to tell BollywoodLife in an exclusive […]
