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Census Launches a Pilot Survey to Count Houston’s Diversity

Census Launches a Pilot Survey to Count Houston’s Diversity

By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Just how important it is to know the make-up of the US population got a head start with the launch of a test program by the United States Census Bureau, starting in Houston in the beginning of April. As part of its American Community Survey of 250,000 households it chooses every […]

Sewa International: Yuva for Sewa Summer Service Internship in India

Sewa International: Yuva for Sewa Summer Service Internship in India

HOUSTON: Mrs. Das smiled widely at her beautiful baby girl. She held on tightly to her husband’s hand as the nurse gently placed the newborn into her welcoming arms, and all of the onlookers – two OBGYNs, three nurses, and two Yuva for Sewa interns – could see the happiness radiating from this family. For […]

A Dinner to Give Children Happy and Healthy Childhoods

A Dinner to Give Children Happy and Healthy Childhoods

CRY America to host its First Annual Gala Dinner in Houston on Sunday, February 28, 2016 for the cause of underprivileged children. HOUSTON: CRY, Child Rights and You America Inc (CRY America), a 501c3 non-profit that works to restore the rights of underprivileged children, especially in India, will host its First Houston Gala Dinner on Sunday, […]

Dr. A. P. Raghuthaman, 1944 – 2016

Dr. A. P. Raghuthaman,  1944 – 2016

Dr. Ayyam Raghuthaman, renowned Houston area gastroenterologist passed away suddenly on Feb 8, 2016 during a brief visit to Coimbatore, India to attend a reunion of his Madras Medical College graduate colleagues. He died of an apparent massive heart attack and had no known prior symptoms. His last rites will be done in Palakkad in […]

Perception is Reality for Sikhs in Americas

Perception is Reality for Sikhs in Americas

By Aseem Kulkarni MEXICO: On the morning of February 8, the actor, model, fashion and jewelry designer, and all around 21st century Renaissance man Waris Ahluwalia, was denied entry into an Aeromexico plane because of his turban. According to Ahluwalia, he arrived at the gate to board his flight from Mexico City to New York […]

The Four Best Tricks to Help Your Child Memorize Information

The Four Best Tricks to Help Your Child Memorize Information

Whether young or old, our brains can sometimes have trouble retaining certain information. As we celebrate this year’s President’s Day on February 15, consider the long list of U.S. Presidents as a challenge—although George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are easily remembered, what about naming the other 42 presidents in chronological order? Fortunately, there are a […]

Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Aaloo Puriyan (Potatoes & Deep Fried Puff Bread)

Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Aaloo Puriyan (Potatoes & Deep Fried Puff Bread)

This is a dish that could be eaten for breakfast or as a snack or served after poojas (religious services) for the langar or communal feast. It is actually a very simple but satisfying dish and the flavors of the hot fried puris (fried puff bread) and the slightly crushed aaloo (potatoes) in their own […]

MTS Raises Million Dollars for the Main Temple Project

MTS Raises Million Dollars for the Main Temple Project

By Chandana Golla PEARLAND: Sri Meenakshi Temple fundraising committee set a monumental goal to be met for the Main Temple Renovation Project (M.T.R.P.). Target – One Million. “Shantham and Subhiksham” (Peace and Prosperity) was the theme for this year’s MTS annual banquet which was held on Sunday, August 17. For the first time in MTS […]

Three Generations Have Fun Together at IACF’s Desi Grandparents Day

Three Generations Have Fun Together at IACF’s Desi Grandparents Day

Click here for photo collage By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Under the gaze of a doting grandparent, with their steadying hand on the shoulder and a word of encouragement whispered in the ear, young kids and their parents came as three generations together to have some fun and get some expert medical advice at the first […]

Wok the Talk

By Malay Vyas SUGAR LAND: The word Wok evokes more than just the image of a cooking vessel, suddenly there is aroma, sizzle, heat and taste at the same time. Add the word Masala and now there’s an immediate hunger pang for something spicy, wholesome and mouth-watering. And yet when you walk through the doors […]

Board Gets Magic Bus on the Road Again

By Vanshika Vipin  SUGAR LAND: After bringing Bollywood’s biggest star, Farhan Akhtar to Houston for a good cause resulting in the biggest desi rock concert that Houston has ever seen, it is obvious that Magic Bus Houston’s next event is awaited eagerly. The Magic Bus board met on Tuesday, July 22 at Madras Pavilion in […]

Shakuntla Malhotra Recalls Her 86 Years for the FIS Oral History Project

By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Perhaps it was the hardiness of her rural upbringing that taught her to be focused and not give into her fears or it is the wisdom of her years from which she has learnt the calmness that she exudes, a quality many who know her admire. Still, it may have been […]

Yoga at India House for Peace of Mind and Weight Reduction

By Vanshika Vipin  HOUSTON: India House hosted a lecture on Peace of Mind, Diet and Yoga for Weight Reduction on Tuesday, July 22 at their O.P. Jindal Center, located at 8888 West Bellfort, Houston, TX 77031 at 6.00 PM. India House General Manager, Vipin Kumar welcomed more than a hundred attendees. Vipin also introduced Swamiji […]

Devotees Celebrate Guru Poornima at Jalarama Saibaba Temple

By Shalu Keswani  HOUSTON: Guru Poornima celebrations were performed with much gala and fanfare at the Jalaram Saibaba Temple located in Little India on Hillcroft. Guru Poornima is the full moon (Poornima) day in the auspicious period of Ashadha (July-August). This year it fell on July 10 and 11 and was celebrated joyously by devotees […]

HMM Hosts Ras Barase

By Ravi Ozarker HOUSTON: Houston Maharashtra Mandal (HMM) hosted “Ras Barase…” concert on 20th July at 4:00 PM at Durga Bari Auditorium in Houston.  “Ras Barase…” is a theme based two hours scripted show, written by a famous writer/music composer – Pravin Joshi from Pune. The show has a variety of famous and catchy Hindi-Marathi […]

Radhika & Lakshmi – The Rhythmic Duo

By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: Two sisters – the older Radhika Achari beautiful, poised and collected and the younger Lakshmi Achari fiery, energetic, and charismatic performed their joint Odissi Rangapravesh at the Jewish Community Center the evening of June 28, 2014.  It is interesting to note that although the sisters performed their Rangapravesh together in the […]

Dhananjay Kaul Mesmerizes Houston

By Swapan Dhairyawan SUGAR LAND: An evening with an outstanding star Dhananjay Kaul was organized by India Culture Center Houston (ICC) in association and support from Kashmiri Overseas Association (KOA) and International Hindi Association Houston (IHA) on Sunday, July 27. Dhananjay was born in Kashmir (Land of Shaivite saints and Sufi followers). His voice is […]

KYCC SuperKings Champions of Summer-2014, TCC Colts Cricket League-Houston

HOUSTON: Triggers Cricket Club (TCC), Houston based non-profit organization, took initiative aimed at giving young children an opportunity to formally learn and play Cricket in a fun-loving environment of camaraderie, respect and sportsmanship.  To introduce and develop interest for Cricket amongst children of greater Houston area, TCC organized an inaugural TCC Colts Cricket League (TCCL) […]

The Healthy Dose – Sugar and Diabetes Part 2

By Parth Dwivedi Recapping last week’s installment, insulin helps your body absorb glucose from the bloodstream. When glucose absorption fails to occur as a result of decreased insulin activity it is called Diabetes Mellitus. As a result the osmolarity of the blood shifts, with common side effects being fatigue, dehydration and weight loss. Another, less […]

4th Annual Gita Camp Held at Houston Hare Krishna Temple

By Vrajesvari Devi Dasi HOUSTON: In this day and age, our lives are busy, and we are all running around with the urgency to fulfill various needs. If we have any more time left in between, we are bombarded with electronic stimulation in different ways. The sad part of this life style is that our […]