Vikas Krishan to get ‘Best Boxer’ award at AIBA 70th anniversary gala
NEW DELHI: In a historic first for Indian boxing, former Asian Games gold-medallist Vikas Krishan will be presented the ‘Best Boxer’ award by the International Boxing Association for his performance this year, during the world body’s 70th anniversary celebrations on December 20. “In recognition of your achievements throughout the year, AIBA would like to use […]
Nitrogen a key driver for gut health
The number of nitrogenmicrobes found in an individual’s gut play an important role in determining the type of diet strategy that can yield results, a new research has found. Though there are different ways by which a person can have a good diet, but the same diet does not work in a same way for […]
The Magic of Bollywood and Dance at Infusion 2016
Click here for Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin STAFFORD: Have you been to a show that left you wondering if it’s happening in real or is it a fairy tale? Audiences at Stafford Civic Center experienced something similar on November 19, at the Infused Performing Art’s annual showcase event – Infusion 2016 – ‘A Magical […]
CRY Walkathon: A Step forward for Children
SUGAR LAND: CRY(Child Rights & You) America Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that works towards ensuring children their basic rights to live, learn, play and grow hosted the 13th CRY Walk across 16 cities this year. CRY America supports organizations in India and the USA and has transformed the life of over 618,915 children across 3084 […]
Indo American Presence Grows in Politics, Congress
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Across the nation, inspite of the inflammatory rhetoric of the Presidential election that has roused concerns of a resurgence of racism and a polarized society, there has been a bright ray of hope in the election of five new Indo Americans to Congress from Illinois and California. It is a long […]
Headlong Dive into the Edge of Biotech Make Her Peers Take Notice
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Trailblazing can be a heady pursuit, fraught with hazards and pitfalls that few can predict or be prepared for. But when you have a burning desire to take on the challenge and only a murky idea of what to expect along the way, it takes a headlong dive – a leap […]
HMM 40th Anniversary “Diwali Dhamakedar” Celebrations
By Amey Wakde KATY: Diwali is one of the largest festivals celebrated across all cultures in India and Indian diaspora. It is a festival of lights that symbolizes inner spiritual victory over the dark ignorance. HMM (Houston Maharashtra Mandal) had a grand Diwali celebration on November 12, at the James William Elementary School, Katy TX. […]
Chinmaya Prabha Rejoices in a Unique Dual Celebration
By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: The Hindu way of life is marked by the constant remembrance of the ever present Divine through meaningful rituals such as japa, puja, and homa. Hindu Dharma infuses the celebration of every stage of life with inspired prayers and incessant gratitude. With that as the thematic backdrop, the huge Chinmaya family […]
Hindu Students Association Launches Shruti Podcast Series
By Saumya Saran HOUSTON: Hindu Students Association is proud to announce the release of the first episode of its new podcast series, Shruti. Shruti aims to bring to light the history of Hinduism and important issues affecting Hindus here in the United States and around the world. Shruti, which means “that which is heard,” is […]
Virtuosi of Performing Arts Raises Money for the Lilli Curry Memorial Fund
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: What a wonderful way to pay tribute to a lively and charismatic sophomore at Taylor High School who passed away on August 4, after fighting a hard battle with Ewing Sarcoma, an extremely rare bone cancer found mostly in children and young adults. Lilli Curry has left a lasting impact on her school since then. Although […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Khatta Mittha Achaar (Sweet & Sour Pickle)
By popular demand from many readers, this is a reprint of Mama’s khatta mittha achaar recipe, but with some additional information and directions. Achaars (pickles) of all types are popular all over the world but the ones made in India and neighboring countries are different because they are oil-based. Other South Asian countries have their […]
Raghav shocked with Veer-Naina’s contract marriage proposal
In the upcoming episode there will be lots of high voltage dramatic situations seen amid Veer and Naina in the daily soap. Raghav and Naina truely share a very great bonding with each even as Raghav and Naina both come from an altogather a different class of society. Dadi get shagun for Naina and Veer’s […]
Ishqbaaz: Shivaay-Anika accidental marriage get Tia-Daksh shocked
In the upcoming episode there will be lots of high voltage dramatic situations seen amid Shivaay and Tia in the daily soap. It so happens that Tia and Daksh plan something really ugly for Anika, but there comes a certain error in the planning and this makes Anika marry off Shivaay. Anika has although got […]
After the first look launch of 2.0, Akshay Kumar heads back to Toilet-Ek Prem Katha
First look launch event of Akshay Kumar‘s 2.0 was grand and successful. The icing on the cake was the surprising entry of Salman Khan. He was all praise for the first look along with Rajinikanth and his costar of many films, Akshay Kumar. After getting all round praises for his menacing look in 2.0, Akshay […]
Priyanka Chopra launches trailer of her Punjabi production venture Sarvann
Actress Priyanka Chopra has unveiled here the trailer of her production venture Sarvann. The star-studded trailer launch of the Punjabi film, co-produced by Vashu Bhagnani, was attended by senior members of the Parliament of Canada on November 20. “We are excited to be here in Toronto to launch the trailer of ‘Sarvann’ with an audience […]
7 Reasons to Drink Aloe Vera Juice Everyday
Some of the most prized ingredients in the world of Ayurveda are commonly available around us. They can be lurking somewhere in the kitchen or quietly growing in a neighbour’s herb garden. One such example is aloe vera. Ghritkumari, as known in Hindi, it is capable of curing a range of ailments with its numerous […]
‘Priceless,’ Says Virat Kohli About Debut of Jayant Yadav, Who Took Four Wickets
Indian captain Virat Kohli on Monday celebrated his bowlers, especially debutant Jayant Yadav, after an emphatic 246-run win over England in the second cricket Test in Visakhapatnam to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Kohli said everything fell in place in both batting and bowling which made the victory possible after a tame […]
Time to transport cash to banks cut from 21 to 6 days
NEW DELHI: The government has managed to cut down the transportation time of cash from printing to the main distribution centres from 21 days to six and is using all modes of transport, including helicopters and Indian Air Force planes, to move the cash quickly. The government is hopeful that the situation will improve over […]
NIA raids Zakir Naik’s premises; blocks website
MUMBAI: The NIA carried out searches at 17 premises of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, his NGO and a few associates for the third consecutive day on Monday, even as it blocked the website of outlawed Islamic Research Foundation founded by him. The anti-terror investigation agency is also set to summon Naik, who is abroad […]
Tech worker visas face uncertain future under Trump, Jeff Sessions
The main US visa program for technology workers could face renewed scrutiny under President-elect Donald Trump+ and his proposed Attorney General, Senator Jeff Sessions, a long-time critic of the skilled-worker program. H-1B visas+ admit 65,000 workers and another 20,000 graduate student workers each year. The tech industry, which has lobbied to expand the program, may […]
