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 […]
Hollywood to Bollywood: The Bollywood Influence
Click here for Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin STAFFORD: On March 5, the curtains of Old Stafford Civic centre opened up to a troupe of extremely talented performers that pranced and pirouetted across the stage. Yes, this was the much-awaited “ Just Dance 2016 ” event presented by Rhythm India with the theme “Hollywood to […]
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 […]
CRY America Calls for Support to Make Children’s Dreams a Reality
HOUSTON: CRY- Child Rights and You America Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization that works to restore the rights of underprivileged children, especially in India, hosted its first annual benefit dinner “Spread the Love” on February 28, at the Stafford Civic Center, Stafford. The dinner committee included Dr. Tina Pariani, Ruchika Dias, Pavan Lakku, Huralain Kothari, […]
Community Learns About Various Tax Issues at IACCGH Seminar
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: IACCGH’s Outreach Program – a tax seminar designed to educate the community on various tax issues, attracted many members of the Indo American community on February 28, at India House. CPA Ajit Thakur moderated the presentations. He highlighted three issues that were of growing concern – identity theft, tax reporting of […]
