Meet the home-grown guardians of Odisha’s Olive Ridley turtles
It’s a bright, breezy February morning and we’re getting into a fishing boat to try to spot some Olive Ridley sea turtles. Fifteen minutes later, just one kilometre off the coast of the Rushikulya area in south-east Odisha, there’s no need to try – they’re everywhere. They swim, hundreds of them in every direction, in […]
Body of soldier killed in Kargil avalanche recovered, to be sent to TN
The body of soldier Vijay Kumar – who was swept away by an avalanche at an altitude of about 17500 feet in Kargil sector last Thursday – was recovered from under 12 feet snow on Sunday, the army said. The avalanche hit the army post and swept away two soldiers who were on surveillance duty. […]
Overseas Indians challenge govt order on surrogacy
New Delhi: A group of people categorised as overseas citizens of India (OCIs) have challenged a Central notification disallowing them from commissioning surrogate children in the country. In a petition before the Supreme Court, the OCIs termed the move as discriminatory. Taking up the petition on Thursday, a bench of justices Ranjan Gogoi and NV Ramana […]
Sufi meet to Time interview: Six times Modi spoke on freedom of faith
Islam is a religion of “faith and peace”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, stressing the fight against terrorism is not a confrontation against any religion. Modi’s remarks came at a time his right-wing government is facing criticism over alleged religious and political intolerance. “Of the 99 names of Allah, none stand for force […]
Stop! Are You Giving Your Children Cough and Cold Medications?
When you catch a cough and cold, what’s the first thing that you do? You probably try to get your hands on cough syrups and tablets for a quick relief. So when you see your little ones suffering from the same, what do you do? You again reach out to these medications to ease their suffering. […]
World T20: Mitchell McClenaghan Stars as New Zealand Beat Australia in a Thriller
Dharamsala: New Zealand held their nerve to edge out Australia by eight runs in a tense World T20 Group Two match on Friday and move closer to a place in the semi-finals. (Scorecard) On a high after beating hosts India in their opening game, New Zealand posted a modest 142-8 before defending the total with disciplined bowling and […]
Experts Explain How Real Estate Bill Will Help Home Buyers in India
The Real Estate Regulatory Bill, which has been cleared by parliament, is likely to provide big relief to home buyers. The bill will increase transparency and accountability in the realty sector, which is notorious for opacity and delays. Once the new rules come into effect, home buyers will be able to make an informed decision […]
Indian-Americans disappointed with Obama’s SC decision
WASHINGTON: Indian-Americans expressed their disappointment over Barack Obama’s decision not to nominate “trailblazer” Sri Srinivasan to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court bench but appreciated the US President for “strongly considering” the Indian-origin judge. Srinivasan, 48, was among the few judges interviewed by Obama for the top judicial post, but in the end he […]
All you need to know about Kangana Ranaut-Hrithik Roshan’s hot hook-up!
The clandestine affair that’s taken us by surprise and Bollywood by storm is getting murkier by the minute. Hrithik Roshan and Kangna Ranaut, who allegedly hooked-up during Krrish 3, have lashed out at each other in crazy ways. If rumours are to be believed, the good looking duo got engaged in 2014 when Roshan Jr proposed […]
Partners in crime, Janki and Kamini to turn ‘foes’ in Silsila Pyaar Ka
Star Plus’ Silsila Pyaar Ka (Rashmi Sharma Productions) has witnessed huge drama during Holi, wherein Raunak (Abhay Vakil) in an inebriated state expressed his love for Kajal (Chhavi Pandey). Now, to create more problems in Kajal’s life, Kamini (Divya Bhatnagar) and her daughter Munmun (Karishma Sharma) will plan to kill Janki (Shilpa Shirodkar), and put […]
Divyanka Tripathi, Shakti Arora, Namish Taneja, Suyyash Rai – Here is a look at the hidden talents of popular TV stars!
They work for grueling works and entertain us day after day. However, beyond the melodrama and greasepaint, our TV stars have a lot more to them. Here is a look at some popular TV stars and their talents… Divyanka Tripathi Ishita of Yeh Hai Mohabbatein She is the ideal bahu and beti of the nation […]
Kapoor And Sons Movie Review
Half a dozen key characters, one boisterous family and a clutch of unresolved inter-personal issues are the components that propelKapoor And Sons. Director Shakun Batra keeps it all on a tight leash and skillfully mines the multiple conflict points as much for the humour inherent in them as for the dramatic frisson that they generate. […]
A Unique and Symbolic Mahasivaratri at Chinmaya Prabha
By Vinod Sharma & Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: Lord Siva, the ideal of auspiciousness, was invoked at Chinmaya Prabha and Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya in a weeklong Mahasivaratri celebration that began on March 6 and culminated on March 13. Befitting the holiest time of worship of the great three-eyed Lord, the celebrations were highlighted by three events […]
Grand Mahasivarathri Celebrations at MTS
By M.K.Sriram & Anu Mahesh PEARLAND: It was a Grand Mahasivarathri Day celebration at Sri Meenakshi Temple on Monday, March 7. Devotees started streaming in soon after the doors opened in the morning and swelled to a large gathering when the puja started at twilight. The weather was beautiful and more than 1,000 devotees thronged […]
Record Attendance at Tiger Ball 2016: Asia Society Texas Center’s Major Fundraiser brings in more than $1 Million
HOUSTON: Houston’s global community, including the crème de la crème of the bayou city’s business, political and society circles, gathered Wednesday evening (March 9) for Asia Society Texas Center’s Tiger Ball 2016, celebrating contemporary Korea. A record crowd of more than 700 guests strolled into the grand Chevron Gala Pavilion, named for the event’s presenting […]
Ek Disha Foundation Presents Premiere of Petals in the Dust
HOUSTON: March is Women’s History Month and March 8, marks the 105th International Women’s Day (IWD). Worldwide, women continue to contribute to social, economic, cultural and political achievement. And although there is much to celebrate, progress towards gender parity, the 2016 IWD theme, has slowed in many places due to cultural and social biases. To […]
SET Asia HD & SET MAX to Launch on Flow in Trinidad
NEW YORK: Sony Pictures Networks, North America is pleased to announce that since March 1, 2016- SET Asia HD, its flagship General Entertainment Channel, will be available to all subscribers of Flow in Trinidad in the Basic Digital Package -Channel# 87 and Advance Video Service package (AVS)-Channel# 209. Until the launch of SET Asia HD […]
Akshaya Patra USA’S Youth Ambassador Program Seeks Compassionate High Achievers
STONEHAM, MA: In 2014, Akshaya Patra USA launched the Youth Ambassador Program, an elite social justice engagement program for students in the US. Today, Akshaya Patra USA has over 100 youth activists in the Ambassador Program. Akshaya Patra USA is the US branch of a charitable organization in India that provides nutritious school meals to […]
Hindu Youth Awards 2016
HOUSTON: The Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH), an organization that brings Houston Hindus together, is proud to announce the 6th Annual Hindu Youth Awards and Gala on April 9, at Sri Meenakshi Temple Society, Pearland, Texas. With HGH’s strong belief in promoting youth activities and involvement in our community, Hindu Youth awards set a milestone […]
Oh No! Yamini to learn about Shivanya’s true identity in Naagin
After witnessing the nail biting sequence in Colors’ Naagin (Balaji Telefilms), the viewers must be waiting for the next update in the series. Here we are, back again to provide you with some insights of the coming episode. So what will be new in the coming days? A source shares, “Mayuri (Madhura Naik) will reveal to Yamini […]
