Neil Bush Speaks on the Literacy Crisis in Houston at IACCGH Event
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: A packed room of 140 members and guests welcomed Keynote Speaker Neil Bush at the Distinguished Lecture organized by the IACCGH on October 13th at the Hess Club. Executive Director Jagdip Ahluwalia welcomed the gathering and drew attention to an IACCGH Educational Initiative to be launched next year. The initiative would […]
Student Appreciation Day by Surangan School of Music
By Sanchali Basu HOUSTON: Another year has rolled by and Surangan has grown in size, maturity and professionalism. Their annual student appreciation day was held at the Maharaja Banquet Hall on October 10 with tremendous enthusiasm and passion. The school in its 5th year dedicated to keeping the cultural heritage of Bengal alive among the […]
Sri Meenakshi Temple Celebrates the Navarathri Festival with Highlight of Suvasini Pooja
By Bhargavi Golla HOUSTON: Navaratri is a Hindu festival of nine nights dedicated to the worship of the goddess Shakti, as the emanating power, the essence and the creative manifestation of the Supreme Being. The tenth day is commonly referred to as Vijayadashami or Dasera. It was the day on which evil was finally destroyed by good. During these nine nights, the mother […]
JVB Preksha Meditation Center Celebrates 16 Years in Houston with Grand Annual Day Event
By Seema Jain HOUSTON: “The efforts of the past become the fate of the present and the future.” -Acharya Shri Mahashraman 16 years ago in Houston, JVB Preksha Meditation Center opened its doors to envision the untiring efforts of Acharya Shri Tulsi & Acharya Shri Mahapragyaji to spread Preksha Meditation among masses of all religions. Today, JVB is proudly pioneering in […]
The Icons of Cricket Play on American Soil For First Time
Cricket Legends Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne Headline Historic “Cricket All-Stars” at Major League Baseball Stadiums in November NEW YORK: Global cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne will headline a star-studded lineup of renowned cricket players from around the world in the inaugural “Cricket All-Stars,” a three-game series in New York City, Houston and […]
Unique Dal-Baati Picnic Hosted by MP Mitra Mandal at Bear Creek Park
HOUSTON: Madhya Pradesh Mitra Mandal (MPMM) organized its 16th Annual Dal-Baati Picnic on Sunday, Oct. 18 at Bear Creek Park, in Houston, Texas. It was attended by 225+ people who enjoyed delicious Dal-Baati prepared by several families. Day started with Indori favorite Poha-Sev-Jalebi. Everyone enjoyed charcoal grill cooked dal-baati – a specialty dish, prepared by attendees, […]
Celebrate Diwali Masala Style this Weekend
By Sugandha Malhotra SUGAR LAND: It’s that time of the year when families get together, friends exchange gifts, diyas and rangolis adorn our homes and aroma of good food fills our kitchens. It’s Diwali, signifying the victory of light over darkness. The end of all troubles and the beginning of an auspicious year. The triumph of good […]
Bathukamma Festival in Houston a Grand Success
HOUSTON: Bathukamma, “flowerful” festival of Dassera, was celebrated by record crowds at Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple on October 17. This year’s festivities, organized by the Telangana Association of Greater Houston (TAGH) Bathukamma committee, attracted over 2,000 people. The TAGH, a USA registered non-profit organization, was formed last year by the Telangana Non Resident Indians in greater […]
ASIE Held Technical Seminar Tour at BAPS Mandir
By Dinesh Shah HOUSTON: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INDIAN ENGINEERS & ARCHITECTS (ASIE) consistently strives to promote professional development by organizing monthly technical events. For the first time ever, the skeptical idea of technical tour of a religious structure was a great success. Over 80 visitors including more than fifty architects and engineers were amazed to […]
Tips to Help Your Student Become a Better Learner
Between Common Core and the new SATs, the education landscape is changing. It can be just as daunting of a task for the parent to tackle a hard subject as it can be for the child. Deciphering what type of learner your child is can help him or her succeed if they are having difficulties […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Safayd CholeTuri Wale (White Chickpea Curry)
Punjabi-style chole are a staple dish in many gurdwaras and mandirs in North India as they are both nutritious and filling and you can easily make a huge pot full of them to feed the faithful. But they are also very popular in parties if you need a dish with plenty of curry and of […]
Why we are LOVING the double role track of Meri Aashiqui…
Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi (Balaji Telefilms) on Colors’ is giving us more reasons to love the show. If the interesting story wasn’t enough, we now have the double role track that is making us super happy! We are getting the chance to watch Ranveer (Shakti Arora) in a dual avatar…what more could we ask […]
A PINCH OF TURMERIC AS EFFECTIVE AS AN HOUR OF EXERCISE
We all know that exercising is crucial but turmeric extract is also beneficial for maintaining cardiovascular health. Turmeric extract is especially beneficial for women who are experiencing age-related negative changes in the arteries. The bad news is that doctors don’t bother with this problem and they avoid the turmeric’s role against heart diseases although there […]
Johor Cup Hockey: Defending Champions India Lose on Penalties to Great Britain in Final
Johor Bahru, Malaysia: The Indian junior men’s hockey team ended runner-up in the Sultan of Johor Cup after losing nail-biting penalty shoot out 3-4 to Great Britain, here on Sunday. The teams were level 2-2 after full time in the title encounter. It was Great Britain that drew the first blood in the fifth minute through […]
UK to Block Teenagers’ Passports to Stop Them Joining Terrorists
LONDON: British parents worried that their 16 and 17-year-old children might travel to Syria or Iraq under the influence of terrorists will be able to apply to have their passports removed, Prime Minister David Cameron will say on Monday. The measure is aimed at disrupting a steady stream of young Britons lured by the Islamic State’s […]
Priyanka Chopra Listed For Favourite TV Actress at Top Hollywood Awards
Priyanka Chopra has been nominated by the People’s Choice Awards for the category of ‘Favourite Actress in a New TV Series’ for her role in the American show Quantico. The annual Hollywood event rewards the past year’s films, TV shows and music artists in a huge number of categories, with the winners all voted for by […]
Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 Packs a Punch on Day Two
PYAAR KA PUNCHNAMA 2FEATURES OMKAR KAPOOR, KARTIK AARYAN, NUSHRAT BHARUCHA, SONALLI SEHGALL AND ISHITA SHARMA. THE FILM REVOLVES AROUND THREE FRIENDS WHO CONSTANTLY FACE ISSUES IN THEIR PERSONAL LIFE OWING TO THEIR DEMANDING GIRLFRIENDS On its opening day, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 collected Rs 6.80 crores. Mr Adarsh described it as a ‘flying start. The film revolves […]
Deepika Padukone: Bajirao Mastani is the Toughest Film of My Career
Actress Deepika Padukone said that her upcoming film Bajirao Mastani is the toughest film of her career. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Bajirao Mastani casts Ranveer Singh as the Maratha leader Peshwa Bajirao, Deepika as his warrior queen Mastani and Priyanka Chopra as his first wife Kashibai. The film is a saga about the romance between the Peshwa general […]
