Facts and myths about diabetes
According to latest statistics, over 65 million Indians suffer from different levels and types of diabetes. Known as the silent killer, this disease is dreaded all the more because of the prevalent myths surrounding it. We spoke to clinical nutritionist Dr Nupur Krishnan, and senior bariatric and metabolic surgeon, Dr Ramen Goel, to find our […]
4th Test: South Africa flattened after Rahane, Jadeja heroics
NEW DELHI: South Africa’s troubles against spin continued with another abject batting performance, one that spanned 49.3 overs on the second day at the Feroz Shah Kotla, on a track that was nowhere near as spiteful as Nagpur or Mohali. This was just poor batting against accurate bowling, led by Ravindra Jadeja’s 5/30. Making South […]
Magnificent, Majestic Mahakumbhabhishekam at Sri Meenakshi Temple
Dr P. Vaduganathan PEARLAND: ‘The Sri Meenakshi Temple Day’, as proclaimed by Mayor of Pearland Tom Reid, will forever be remembered by the 3000 people who were blessed to witness it on Sunday, November 29. They stood awe-inspired by the unique and simultaneous Mahakumbhabhishekam over five Kumbhas or the Vimanams of the Main temple. The […]
Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 90th Birthday Celebrated With Splendor
HOUSTON: The Sathya Sai Centers of Houston celebrated Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 90th Birthday at the Durgabari Auditorium on Friday November 27. The celebrations were well attended, by over 550 guests. Chief Guest on the occasion was the Consul General of India, Harish Parvathaneni. The program started with a dance on Human Values by young […]
Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America: Houston Chapter Celebrates Thanksgiving with Bhutanese Refugees at Los Arcos Apartments
HOUSTON: On November 26, Thanksgiving day is celebrated through out America, Friends and family get together, eat together and thank each other. This is a very significant holiday and that’s exactly what VHP-A-Houston chapter did by sharing the happiness with the Bhutanese refugees at the Los Arcos apartments. Doctor Swamy Behara and entire family, a […]
Sewa International’s “Yoga For Sewa” Poster Awarded First Prize in People’s Choice Category at The AAPI Health Summit
HOUSTON: Sewa International Houston was one of the partnering organizations for City of Houston, Health and Human services Department, when they decided to hold the first AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander ) Health summit in Houston. The AAPI group is the fastest growing racial /ethnic group in Unites States. The percentage of Asian immigrants rose […]
First Time Sikh Float, Marchers in Houston’s Thanksgiving Parade
HOUSTON: What can welcome in the spirit of the Holidays than a parade, lighting of Christmas lights and fireworks? And this year marked the first time a float and marchers from the Sikh community in the Metroplex participated in the traditional 66th Annual HEB Thanksgiving Day Parade which wrapped its way through the avenues of […]
Bihu: ICCL’s Cultural Evening
By Runmee Barbara CLEAR LAKE: On November 21, The India center of Clear Lake, ICCL, celebrated Diwali at the Bayou Theatre in University of Houston, Clear Lake Campus. The Indian community hosted the cultural gala event which started with Rangoli competition and then a colorful cultural evening followed by gourmet dinner. With exquisite Indian food, […]
Hanuman Temple Uses Technology to Reach Devotees and Lofty Goals
By Jawahar Malhotra FREDERICK, MD: Along a curve in rural country highway 80, among the green undulating hills, the square ornate building in cream with ochre yellow colored ornamentation in the South Indian temple style comes to focus around a turn going downhill. An unexpected sight in the hills, surrounded by national forests and close, […]
ISSA at the Baylor College of Medicine Celebrates Diwali
By Priya Sivaramakrishnan HOUSTON: Once experienced, the feeling one gets on a Diwali morning cannot be forgotten – waking up at the crack of dawn to the din of firecrackers, the aroma of delicious festival fare, offering prayers to Goddess Lakshmi thanking her for bringing wisdom, prosperity and peace, and enjoying the beauty of the […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Kale Channe da Snack (Black Chicpea Snack)
Many people don’t mind eating boiled safayd chole (white chickpeas) in snacks like gol gappas (also known as pani puri elsewhere in India) or in aaloo chaats, Boiled chickpeas are even served in many mainstream American restaurants as an item to be mixed in when creating your own salad. One of the main reasons for […]
Indian-Americans celebrate Chhath pooja on Potomac river
WASHINGTON: Indian-Americans celebrated the festival of Chhath on the banks of the historic Potomac River here as several women attired in colorful traditional saree worshiped the rising sun. The Chhath celebrations spread over three days in Virginia saw participation of some 250 Indian-Americans, many of whom drove a few hundred kilometres to attend this popular […]
Sugar-Free Drinks May Not be ‘Tooth-Friendly’: Study
MELBOURNE: If you thought your teeth were safe since you switched to sugar-free drinks, think again! Scientists have warned that such drinks can cause measurable damage to the tooth enamel. Researchers at the University of Melbourne’s Oral Health Cooperative Research Centre tested 23 different types of drink, including soft drinks and sports drinks, and found drinks […]
Andy Murray on ‘Top of the World’ After Davis Cup Win
London: British newspapers declared Andy Murray was on top of the world as they ecstatically hailed Great Britain’s Davis Cup victory. Britain won the Davis Cup for the first time in 79 years in Ghent on Sunday when Murray defeated David Goffin 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 to take an unbeatable 3-1 lead over Belgium. Several newspapers focused on […]
Varun Dhawan to do Zoya Akhtar’s next?
Varun Dhawan may be busy with his forthcoming film “Dilwale”, but the actor has dropped hints that he might team up with director Zoya Akhtar for a new project. The actor took to Twitter to suggest that the two have collaborated for a project. He increased the curiosity with ‘coming soon’ tag. “Zoya Akhtar at […]
