Hindu Heritage Youth Camp
By Trisha Ashar HOUSTON: It began with a single goal: to promote the Hindu dharma. Fast forward 32 years, and the annual Hindu Heritage Youth Camp (HHYC) not only continues to inspire young Hindus, but also engages its campers with activities such as Holi celebrations, sunrise yoga, and garba-raas. This year, HHYC boasts a full […]
Spiritual and Physical Benefit of Clapping Hands
By Krishan Gupta HOUSTON: We clap our hands to cheer, encourage someone for their good work or achievement, while singing songs, bhajans, and prayer at holy places. When we are happy we clap our hands to express joy and happiness, and encourage others. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also confirmed that clapping hands is […]
BAZODEE: In Conversation with Kabir Bedi
HOUSTON: BAZODEE – a new style Bollywood musical with a distinctly Caribbean island flavor – releases in theaters nationwide this Friday, August 5. Legendary actor Kabir Bedi stars in this hotly anticipated film delivering a very different kind of role. He sat down to discuss his latest movie role in BAZODEE in this exclusive new […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Hummus Punjabi Tarike Di (Hummus Punjabi Style)
The beauty of North Indian cuisine is that it has adapted through the centuries to all the influences from foreign elements like the Greeks, Persians and Mongols who invaded and then settled in the region. So, several delectable dishes that we claim as Indian have their origins in other countries, like the gulab jamun (from […]
Gauri Siddhivinayak Temple Hosts the First Ever 84 Randal Mataji na Lota
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: For the first time in Houston, a 84 Randal Mataji na Lota and Jagran were hosted on a grand scale, at the Gauri Siddhivinayak Temple of Greater Houston. Ravi Randal Maa is a Hindu Goddess and Kuldevi, whose main temple is located in Dadva, Gujarat. She is thought to be the […]
Spectacle of Universal Love Conceived by a Master of Kathak Dance
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The opening scene was grand, but simple. A man walks to the posts, lighting street lamps and the plaza in front of the two-story house with the large steps and the balcony with the balustrade starts to come alive with people, first in ones and two and then in groups. Soon […]
Kabali Catches Houston by Storm
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: Houston saw some action from a frenzied crowd, last week. The occasion was the release of Kabali, the latest film starring the SuperStar Rajnikant. Die-hard Thalaiva fans had queued outside theatres to watch their beloved larger-than-life star. To many, Rajnikant is not just an actor or a SuperStar; he is a […]
Jvalanthi Prasad: Arangetram Review, A performance par excellence
By Anu Mahesh HOUSTON: On the hot, humid summer evening of July 16, the audience at the Bayou Theater in Clearlake, got to witness the magnificent Arangetram (solo dance debut) of 14 year old Jvalanti Prasad, daughter of Surekha and Venkat Prasad, who, at the young age of five, began learning the ancient and revered […]
Preventing Summer Brain Drain: How To Help Your Children Avoid The Summertime Slump
Summer vacation is in full swing, which means kids are officially checked out of the classroom and focused on fun. However, it’s essential for kids to continue to learn throughout the summer to help with the transition into the next school year. Best in Class Education Center, which provides a variety of summer programs, also […]
Sri Meenakshi Temple Society Corner Temple Renovation Project (CTRP) Reaches a Milestone
SUGAR LAND: On a hot balmy July evening, Sunday, July 24, about 130 of Sri Meenakshi Temple society’s devotees had gathered at the popular culinary place, Madras Pavilion in Sugar Land, MP as it is fondly referred. The mission was pretty focused, to reach the $500,000 Fund raising milestone by the end of the evening […]
Opportunity Fair for Women Enhancing Healthcare, Career & Civic Engagement
HOUSTON: Women’s Voice for Better America, a network of diverse women, is proud to invite women from all walks of life to attend the Opportunity Fair on Saturday, August 27, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at Star Learning, 3528 Texas 6, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Women’s Voice for Better America has designed the Opportunity Fair to […]
Swami Ramdev to Visit Houston in August
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Yoga is an ancient science given to the world by Indian sages and is practiced by millions of people in parks, living rooms and exercise studios around the world. What makes it unique is that it needs no fancy equipment or machines, not only burns calories but also clears the mind […]
Judge Jimmie L. Benton Joins Willy, Nanayakkara & Associates
HOUSTON: We are delighted to announce that Retired Immigration Judge Jimmie L. Benton has joined our firm, Willy, Nanayakkara & Associates as of counsel. He is a graduate of the United States Air Forces Academy, has a M. A. Degree from the University of Northern Colorado and earned his law degree from the University of […]
The Extraordinary Life and Times of Mahatma Gandhi – Part 9
Gandhi invites untouchable family to ashram The story thus far….Gandhi went to Rajkot and Porbandar to meet his relatives and then went on to Shantiniketan. There Gandhi met poet laureate Rabindranath Tagore for the first time, as well as C. F. Andrews. Andrews, who came to India as an Anglican priest in 1904, was one […]
Har Har Mahadev!!!
HOUSTON: Under the direction of ace choreographer and living legend Indravadan Trivedi, known as “Masterji” of Houston, brings a unique unheard phenomena – the spectacular stage show “HAR HAR MAHADEV”. The show has a combination of new vision, new story, new music, songs, practical shlokas and extraordinary side effects. It is visually opulent, hot-blooded melodramatic entertainer with exquisite […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Bhune Pyaaz ka Pulao (Brown Onion Pilaf)
This pulao recipe is tasty and unique because the cooked rice comes out looking brown, though it is not made with brown rice. The rice still has the distinct taste and aroma of regular basmati rice and because of the way it is made, the pulao has the additional taste of spiced onions. It is […]
EID Milan 2016 by IMAGH, Merry-making, Celebrations and Endowment
Click here for Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: Staying put on its motto to foster harmony, strengthen relationships between religions and cultures, and enrich the community as a whole through various outreach programs, the Indian Muslim Association of Greater Houston (IMAGH) organised the 7th Annual EID Milan 2016, on Saturday, July 16, at the […]
Houston Hosts Roadshow for India’s “Discovered Small Fields” Bid Round
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: As the energy capital of the world, it was fitting that the City of Houston was the launching site for the roadshow to promote the India’s latest oilfield licensing round to Western oil and gas operators, service companies and investors. In the coming days, the roadshow will continue to Calgary and […]
Internet Idol has a Winner
HOUSTON: Houston based musical group GlobalDesis, which was founded in 2014 by Sankalp Srivastava and Neha Saini recently conducted an online talent hunt show called Internet Idol. The idea of this event originated in Sankalp’s mind when he was unable to attend the second round of a famous talent hunt show being conducted in New […]
Watch Classical Dancers Upclose, But What’s That Pose?
Click here for Photo Collage By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: The pose was questioning longingly, hand outstretched, fingers turning, asking why, and the body arched backward even as she tilted slightly to on side in a crouching pose. She was only five feet away and the impact was real: you wanted to […]
