Will Narendra Modi be India’s Thatcher?
Expectations are running high for the new government’s first major budget. The hundreds of millions of Indians whose votes helped sweep Prime Minister Modi to power in May last year believed that he offered the best hope for bringing growth and jobs to the country. The budget will be the first really big test […]
Health Benefits of Yoga
You’ve probably heard that yoga is good for you. Maybe you have even tried it and discovered that it makes you feel better. A regular practice can offers all kinds of mental and physical health benefits. Some, like improved flexibility, are clearly evident. Others, including mental clarity and stress reduction, may be more subtle […]
Immigration Reform News 2015: H4 Visa Holders, H1B Dependent Spouses to Obtain Permission to Work, Seek Employment
The Department of Homeland Security has announced that it will grant employment authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B visa holders or foreign workers in the U.S. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director León Rodríguez, the new policy will take effect on May 26, 2015 for spouses of H-1B visa holders who are […]
Chinmaya Mission Houston Celebrates Mahasivaratri
By Rajesh Thatte If you are wondering if devotion and dedication can overcome tough situation, look no further than Chinmaya Mission Houston’s (CMH) celebration of Mahasivaratri on February 17. In spite of cold weather, thousands of devotees attended Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya to experience bliss, offer their prayers to Lord Siva and to receive His blessings. […]
Shiv Shakti Mandir Celebrates MahaShivratri
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: This year, the Maha Shivratri festival was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the ‘Sanatan Shiv Shakti Mandir of Houston’ located on Harwin. According to sacred scriptures, the ritual worship of Lord Shiva on Shivratri festival that falls on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Phalgun pleases […]
Mahashivarathri Celebration at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By Chittoor Ramachandran PEARLAND: Hundreds of Hindu devotees assembled in the evening of the most auspicious Mahashivarathri ( February 17) to offer their respect to Sri Sundareswar, withstanding the chilly weather. Ardent Shiva devotees believe that opportunity to participate in the rituals and listening to the specific vedamanthrams on this day is a divine sanction. […]
The Grand Release of SAHNA Survey Results at India House
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: The Indian American Cancer Network (IACAN) in collaboration with the MD Anderson Cancer came together to announce the completion of the project: SAHNA- South Asian Health Needs Assessment. Indian American Cancer network is a cancer resource network to educate and support the Indian American community. On February 22, an event was […]
IACCGH, Wallis State Bank and US SBA at Business Outreach Program in HCC, Katy
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: The IACCGH Business Outreach Program held at the HCC campus in Katy on 12th February facilitated an introduction between SBA’s new District Director Tim Jeffcoat and the heads of several local economic agencies as well as business owners looking for capital. Emphasizing that local economic empowerment is a core mission at […]
SanSkaar Aims to Enhance Creativity, Cultural Values thru Skilled Training
HOUSTON: Businessman and philanthropist Ramesh Bhutada and Sugar Land Mayor Pro Tem Harish Jajoo on Sunday inaugurated a novel educational project to enhance creativity, positive skill and cultural values among children and young adults. Dubbed as SanSkaar, the project will focus on four areas – arts & craft, dance, Hindi language and Yoga. Classes will […]
Love One Love All Club 24 Plus Valentine’s Day Party
HOUSTON: Club 24 Plus kicked off its 2015 event calendar with a fun filled Valentine’s party. In the elegant ambience of the Sweetwater Country Club, the organizers made an early start to create a pretty pink and red backdrop to celebrate the festival of love and friendship. The social hour started with pictures taken of […]
Quan Law Group to Serve Businesses, Families and Individuals
HOUSTON: Gordon J. Quan has opened a new immigration law firm, Quan Law Group PLLC, for small to mid-size business clients and families and individuals. With over 30 years practicing immigration law, service in government as a Houston City Council member, and his weekly radio program “Coming to America,” Quan has built a solid career […]
Plenary Address to the Indian Science Congress in Mumbai, by Dr. Krishna Dronamraju
Biodiversity of our planet consists of the sum total of all life, including all species of plants, animals including humans, and various microorganisms, and microscopic life and all biota in their total genomic variants. Certain areas of planet earth are designated as Biodiversity “hot spots” – 35 areas qualify as hotspots. They represent just 2.3% of Earth’s […]
A Distinction for Suneja by Katy Chamber Heralds His Contributions in Medicine
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: Its probably one of the largest professional services medical practice in the bustling and rapidly-growing city of Katy, not only in physical size of the building but also in the number of patients that have visited for treatment, a fact that was not lost on the President of the Katy […]
SDM Camp Conducted by Sewa
HOUSTON: A 10 day camp for Stop Diabetes Movement (SDM) completed on Sunday February 15. This was the 5th such camp being organized in Greater Houston by Sewa International in association with VYASA. In the recent past the camps at Keshav Smriti, Katy, The Woodlands & Downtown Houston were very successful. This 10 day camp […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes-Gur Walle Mithe Chawal (Jaggery Sweetened Rice)
Sweet rice is not a dish that most people in the West know of unless it is in a pudding or other milk-based form. In most parts of India, the milky kheer is the most often rice-based desert that you will find, as it is in many Indian restaurants the world over. It is a […]
Andy Murray climbs above Rafael Nadal to third in world rankings
Andy Murray has swapped places with Rafael Nadal to move to third in the ATP world rankings. The Scot, 27, climbed to his highest ranking since occupying second place after beating Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in the 2013 Wimbledon final. He had dropped to 12th in September 2014 after missing three months following back surgery on a […]
Brazen, brutal: 5 terror groups making headlines this month
By Faith Karimi / CNN The terror groups are getting more ruthless, their attacks more brazen. Every few weeks, right when one extremist group is dominating the news with threats of attacks, along resurfaces another with a different, more harrowing claim. Over the weekend, Al- Shabaab released a video urging its sympathizers to attack malls in the United […]
Disney breaks the $100 ticket barrier
By Sandra Pedicini / Orlando Sentinel Disney World’s latest price jump starting Sunday is pushing some tickets past $100, continuing a trend of increases as its attendance soars and the region attracts travelers with higher incomes. Disney announced Saturday that one-day ticket prices will rise to $105 plus tax at the Magic Kingdom. Prices at Disney World’s […]
NH10 Official Trailer | Anushka Sharma, Neil Bhoopalam, Darshan Kumaar | Releasing 13th March
This season, the only way to survive among killers is to be one yourself – Put on your seat belts and hit the road to NH10.
How to use natural remedies to control diabetes better
India is now engulfed by the diabetes demon like never before, thanks to our changing lifestyle, stress and lack of exercise. Since it is a chronic disease, patients are usually on anti-diabetic medication for life. And if their sugar levels are not controlled, they may be prescribed insulin. Even though it is difficult to completely stop taking the medication, given […]
