TCCL’s Annual Banquet
HOUSTON: Triggers Cricket Colts League (TCCL) hosted the 2015 Annual Banquet at KISD center on 12-DEC to conclude the second successful year. The Banquet was well attended by over two hundred members. The event had the warmth of a family gathering and the event master Malay Vyas provided the professional touch to the compering of the […]
Indians to Celebrate 8th Hamara Desi Christmas
HOUSTON: The Houston Indian Fellowship (HIF), a group of Indians from across the metropolitan Houston area, annually conducts a program called Hamara Desi Christmas. This voluntary organization in addition to conducting this event also conducts a winter cricket championships and painting competition for children to bring the community together for a time of fun and […]
Like Father Like Son: Imran Mehdi Hasan Enthralls the Audiences with his Mesmerizing Voice
By Ahsan Qureshi HOUSTON: In an enthralling performance marked by superb command over various ragas compsosed by his dad, young vocalist and ghazalist Imran Mehdi Hasan rendered Ghazals and Nazms with remarkable aplomb at a concert organized by Desiwindows.com on Saturday December 12, at the Village Banquet Hall, Sugarland. A scion of the redoubtable Jaipur […]
Miss/Mrs/Teen India USA Texas 2015
HOUSTON: Sage Productions is an event management company in Houston. They specialize in Sound and Light Set Ups but, have expanded their horizon by becoming the Franchise owners for Miss/Teen/Mrs India USA Texas. On October 17, Abiya Malhotra and Sajawal Dass (D.J. Sage) of Sage Productions organized Miss/Mrs/Teen India USA Texas 2015, at the Crown […]
Governor Abbott Appoints Richards and Shah to Manufactured Housing Board
AUSTIN: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ronald M. “Ronnie” Richards for a term set to expire January 31, 2017 and Kiran Shah for a term set to expire January 31, 2019 to the Manufactured Housing Board. The Manufactured Housing Board regulates the manufactured housing industry in Texas. Ronnie Richards of Clear Lake Shores is co-owner […]
The Power of Passion
By Sharat Kalaga HOUSTON: Passion is a term commonly used in today’s society. But what truly is passion? How does it correlate to success? In the Youth Leadership Development Program (YLDP) session at India House, my class and I learned from a proven leader what passion is, and how it can benefit a whole community. […]
Gita Jayanti : Advent of Srimad Bhagavad Gita
HOUSTON: About 5,000 years ago, in the battlefield of Kurukshetra, Lord Krishna spoke the Bhagavad-Gita, to his dear friend and disciple Arjuna. Bhagavad-Gita, whose literal translation is ‘Song of God’, comprises of 18 chapters and 700 verses in ancient Sanskrit language. Bhagavad-Gita discusses the system of yoga (connection with the Supreme Lord) which is the […]
Sewa International at the Forefront of Tamil Nadu Relief Operations
Sewa International USA has raised over $100,000 HOUSTON: The rains and accompanying floods in Tamil Nadu have thrown the normal life into a disarray in various parts of Tamil Nadu. But Chennai, Cuddalore and Puducherry have taken the brunt of it. Apart from over 500 deaths reported thus far, hundreds of thousands have been rendered […]
In Praise, Not Dread, of Media and Its Contributions to the Chamber
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It’s not often that the media gets to be the center of attention, so when it does, then they get a chance to let loose and drop their usual skeptical and cynical view of events and life. Especially if you belong in the minor leagues of news but are still a […]
FIS Receives 2015 MLK Grand Marshal’s Award
HOUSTON: The MLK Grand Marshall Award citation letter read: “This Is to Inform You the Foundation for India Studies (FIS) Has Been Selected to Receive Our Organization’s Highest Award. The MLK Grand Marshal’s Award is Presented To Those Organizations And Individuals That Have Demonstrated The Doctrines And Principles Of Gandhi And King Through Their Daily Activities And Life […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Lima Bean Di Kurri (Lima Bean Curry)
India is truly a vegetarian’s delight, as you never have to search the menu at a restaurant for something meatless to order. Thanks to warm weather, in India you can find most types of tropical vegetables and fruits that are common all across Asia, except for a few items like the interesting looking dragon fruit, […]
Police Arrest Man for Vandalism at Buena Park Gurdwara
BUENA PARK – A 20-year-old man, Rodie Durazo, was arrested Dec. 9 on suspicion of vandalizing the parking lot of the Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Buena Park, Calif., last weekend. According to a report in The Orange County Register, Buena Park police Cpl. Bret Carter said the incident could be interpreted as a hate crime, but that […]
Texas Film Festival to Showcase Films on South Asian Diaspora
WASHINGTON — More than a dozen films exploring the lives and stories of the South Asian diaspora in the United States will be showcased at a film festival to be held in Dallas and Plano, Texas, February 2016. The second annual Dallas/Fort Worth South Asian Film Festival will take place from Feb. 19 to 21 […]
Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Extends Deadline For Bilateral Series Against India
A day after publicly “giving up hopes” on the proposed Indo-Pak cricket series taking place, PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan today once again extended deadline for BCCI “till tonight” to take a final call on the series. Talking to the media in Lahore, the PCB chief said the series was still not officially called off. “I […]
Drink This Every Night and Say Goodbye to Belly Fat!
Apple cider vinegar contains acids and catalysts which stimulate the fat-burning process and curb food cravings. Moreover, it improves digestion and reduces blood sugar levels which leads to decreased secretion of insulin. This results in weight reduction. Did You Know? The health benefits of apple cider vinegar were first mentioned by the ancient Babylonians over […]
Oil tumbles toward 11-year lows on worsening glut
Oil prices tumbled 4 percent on Monday, coming close to their 11-year low, on growing fears that the global oil glut would worsen in the months to come in a pricing war between leading OPEC and non-OPEC producers. Brent crude fell by 4 percent to below $36.40 a barrel for the first time since December […]
Wedding bells for Gauri in Star Plus’ Suhani Si Ek Ladki
Fans of Star Plus’ Suhani Si Ek Ladki (Panorama Productions) can rejoice as there will be soon a visual treat for them. The story will soon progress towards the wedding sequence of Gauri (Ekroop Bedi) and Aditya (Vikkas Grover). Yes, from the time Gauri has entered the house, viewers are enjoying the mystery behind the girl. And […]
Sony TV’s Power Couple hits all the right chords
Sony Entertainment Television’s latest offering, Power Couple, combines the adventures of reality shows with the mush of daily romances. Even though this deadly combo could have sent the show into ‘over-the-top’, it doesn’t…thanks to the sheer chemistry of the couples and the ultimate power couple, the hosts Arbaaz and Malaika Arora Khan. Their experience and quick […]
Dilwale Spoiler: A Stunning Revelation in the Sneak Preview
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol’s love story in Dilwale might, just might, be based on the theme of reincarnation, a sneak preview of the film reveals. The two-minute long clip promises love, loss and heartbreak, with SRK telling Kajol in one scene, “Amar hone ke liye jaan deni padti hai,” as he receives a possibly-fatal […]
