Govt said to have approved Rs7,000 crore fund for six new IIT campuses
The union cabinet is learnt to have approved funds worth Rs7,000 crore for the establishment of permanent campuses of six IITs across the country on Tuesday, people in the government aware of the development said. Click here to read more… Credit: livemint.com
India sets Guinness world record by cooking 918kg khichdi
India on Saturday set a Guinness world record by cooking 918kg khichdi, a traditional multi-grain dish, at the ongoing global food event organised by the government in the national capital. A team of 50 people led by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor and NGO Akshaya Patra supervised the night-long preparations and yoga guru Ramdev Baba put […]
Rhythm India Leaves Audience Mesmerized @ Bollywood Blast 2017
Click here for Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin Varma HOUSTON: The turbo-charged spectacular Bollywood Blast 2017, enthralled audiences last Sunday, October 29, at the Miller Outdoor Theatre after being rescheduled from its regular Labor Day weekend, due to Hurricane Harvey. Each year, Samskriti organizes the much-anticipated Bollywood Blast, which is a delightful and captivating homage to Bollywood, with […]
Seminar Offers Emotional and Practical Guidance for Surviving Spouses
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: As the first-generation South Asian immigrants gain senior status, one of the major challenges facing them is the loss of a spouse The emotional and practical aspects of life as a widower were the focus of a seminar organized by the Indo-American Cancer Network (IACAN) on Sunday, October 29 at India […]
Manyavar Houston, The Indian Wedding Trunk Show!
HOUSTON: In the tapestry of life, festivities and celebrations are always vivid and vibrant milestones. One such remarkable milestone is a “Marriage Celebration”- it sparks joy and happiness between families. The Indian “Shaadi” could go on for days or even a month, with all the elaborate traditional rituals and practices that so beautifully hold our […]
Failing Efficiently
By Niharika Pakala HOUSTON: On October 14, at India House, members of the Youth Leadership Development Program had the incredible honor of meeting Dr. Latha Ramchand, the Dean and Professor of Finance at the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. She has a Ph.D. in finance from the Kellogg Graduate School […]
American Leadership Forum Announces New Vice President of Development – Manisha Gandhi
HOUSTON: Daniel W. Snare, President of the American Leadership Forum, Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter (ALF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Manisha Gandhi as its new Vice President of Development. “Manisha is uniquely qualified for the position. She brings a strong and varied background in business development, strategic planning, communications, marketing, volunteer management and fundraising,” […]
Seva Clinic Observes Health Promotion Day with Free Vaccinations
By Dr. P. Vaduganathan PEARLAND: Seva Clinic in Pearland, a charity medical clinic observed Health Promotion Day on Saturday October 21, administering free Flu shots and Tetanus shots. Seva clinic is a recent addition to the Pearland and is a free medical clinic for people in need. Recently lab services are added, and pediatric services […]
Jeremy Gyan Malhotra – Kathryn Ann Davis Wedding Celebration
WASHINGTON, DC: They met seven years ago while volunteers in the US Peace Corps in Togo, a slither of a country in the hump of Western Africa. He was stationed in the tiny village of Aheppe in the southeast while she was in the northwest, ten hours to the north by jungle taxi. But the […]
Sexual Abuse in Our Community: A Statement From Daya
HOUSTON: In light of recent news both nationally and here in Houston, Daya is taking this critical moment to speak out against the pervasiveness and silence around sexual violence in our community. Perpetrators and victims come from all ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds. Daya is outraged over these incidents, we offer our support to all […]
TiE Houston’s Panel Discussion on Commercial Real Estate
HOUSTON: TiE Houston, in partnership with the Houston Angel Network (HAN), proudly presented a panel discussion on Commercial Real Estate on October 27, 2017 at the Hess Club. Moody Rambin Company was the event sponsor. The concept of bringing this panel together was to demystify Houston’s commercial and to hear from Houston’s own successful entrepreneurs […]
A Chinmaya Spiritual Voice Offers New Study Groups
By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: The human quest for happiness is fascinating. Each of us searches for what we think makes us complete – wealth, power, physical comforts, academic achievements, worldly fame, significant relationships, and so on. Often, we wonder why our efforts do not yield that lasting sense of happiness. In her pravachan in Chinmaya […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Nimbu Achaar, Namak Bina (Saltless Lemon Pickle)
By popular demand from those restricted to a salt-free diet, below is a reprint of Mama’s Salt-less Nimbu Achaar recipe. A little of this pickle can add a little zest in otherwise bland food. It is reprinted with some additional information and directions. Many people, especially the elderly, are restricted to a salt-free diet for […]
India vs New Zealand: Hosts Canter To 53-Run Win In Ashish Nehra’s Farewell Match
India on Wednesday gave a fitting farewell gift to Ashish Nehra by outclassing New Zealand by 53 runs in the first Twenty20 match at Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi. The hosts also recorded their first ever T20 win against Kiwis in six outings. Riding on Shikhar Dhawan (80) and Rohit Sharma’s (80) blazing innings and […]
Hot girl to lure and rob Oberoi brothers in Ishqbaaaz
The makers of 4 Lions are gearing up to bring yet another exciting track for the viewers of Ishqbaaaz, which airs on Star Plus. After dhamakedaar ‘disguise sequence’ of Oberoi family, the three dashing brothers Shivaay (Naakuul Mehta), Omkara (Kunal Jaisingh) and Rudra (Leenesh Mattoo) will decide to travel to the exotic destination, Goa. At first […]
Armaan Malik happy to sing with A.R. Rahman
Singer Armaan Malik is ecstatic for his dream “come true” moment as he recorded his first song with Oscar winning music director A.R. Rahman for the film ‘2.0’. Malik has sung the track ‘Mechanical Sundariye’, which “talks about the unusual love between two robots”. Click here to read more… Credit: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Tata-Docomo dispute settled as Tata Sons pays $1.27 bn arbitration award
Japan’s NTT Docomo Inc. said on Tuesday that it had received from Tata Sons Ltd the 144.9 billion yen ($1.27 billion) it was awarded by an international arbitration court last year for its stake in Tata Teleservices Ltd (TTSL). The payment marks the exit of the Japanese company from TTSL and brings the curtain down […]
Gujarat elections: Congress, Hardik Patel a step closer to striking a deal
The Congress is close to striking a deal with the Hardik Patel-led Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) for Gujarat elections, something that could potentially expand its social base in the state. A politically crucial meeting between Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and Hardik Patel is likely to take place next week. A deal if clinched […]
