Outrage in India after Hindu temple vandalized with hate message in US
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI: There has been strong reactions in India after reports of a Hindu temple being vandalized in the US. A Hindu temple was vandalized with hate message and swastika spray-painted on its wall in the US state of Washington, the latest incident that has shocked the community ahead of the Maha Shivratri festival. The […]
Over $120K in Donations Raised for Sureshbhai Patel; Lawsuit Filed
Sureshbhai Patel, the Indian grandfather who was hospitalized and left partially paralyzed by an Alabama police officer, Eric Parker, has already received more than $120,000 in donations through crowd-funding efforts set up by the Indian American community on his behalf, according to the Web site inquisitr.com. Patel’s recovery fund has raised a total of $121,823 […]
Modi Acts after Attack on Christian School in Delhi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday summoned Delhi Police chief B.S. Bassi after a Christian-run school was ransacked, and expressed “deep concern and anguish” over rising crime in Delhi. Modi told Bassi to speedily investigate the incident, which occurred at the Holy Child Auxilium School in Vasant Vihar in South Delhi. […]
Humsafars: Sahir and Arzoo on Valentine’s Day
Four Lions Films’ Humsafars will be concentrating on the romance between Arzoo (Shivya Pathania) and Sahir (Harshad Chopda) now that Valentine’s Day is around the corner. According to what we’ve heard, Sahir and Arzoo have emotionally come very close. Ever since Arzoo heard Sahir’s love and life story, her heart has melted and she’s finally happy being married […]
Roy Movie Review
‘ROY’AL STYLE, LACKS SOUL! STORY: A director’s movie is inspired by a thief’s character; but when reality and fiction collide – his story takes an unexpected turn. REVIEW: Get ready to go on a ‘trip’. This one’s rolled up in celluloid – with all the kaleidoscopic colours and hues associated with it. Roy takes you on an orgasm of […]
Zee’s upcoming show- Ek Raja Ek Rani with Drashti Dhami
Television’s diva “Drashti Dhami” is back with her new show on Zee TV Drashti Dhami and Siddhant Karnick’s new show Ek Raja Ek Rani will soon be aired on Zee TV. The show brings Drashti back in a de-glam avatar. Her look seems very similar to the shows – Geet Huyi Sabse Parayi and Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon. The promo showcases, […]
Indian American researcher gets $500,000 Science Foundation award
WASHINGTON: Gurpreet Singh, an Indian American assistant professor of mechanical and nuclear engineering at Kansas State University, has received a $500,000 National Science Foundation Career award for his research on nanosheets. The prestigious award will also help Singh organize educational activities for high school students and teachers. Singh has received the award for his research […]
FIR filed against ‘AIB Knockout’ in Lucknow; Ranveer Singh, Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor could face three-year jail term
The Lucknow police have registered an FIR against the participants of the controversial ‘AIB Roast’ show, including Bollywood director Karan Johar and actors Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor. According to the complaint filed by Kailash Chandra Pandey, a Lucknow-based activist, the spread of the controversial video, which went viral on social media, has ‘vulgar’ content […]
Harmonize Your Environment to Achieve Serenity and Success
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: When they bought their first house in the US, the young Indian couple were very careful to make sure that its orientation and all the views and colors were conducive to their peaceful and progressive existence. But soon after, their dreams did not materialize. “I looked all over the web and […]
Landmark Ruling Nets First Sikh Officer with Turban, Beard in Harris County
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It was a matter of pride for the 50 or so members of the local Sikh community who had gathered in the Officer’s Dining Hall of the Harris County Sherriff’s Administrative Offices on 701 N. San Jacinto St, next to Buffalo Bayou in downtown Houston. They came to celebrate not only […]
Shraddhanjali by Mahatma Gandhi Library
HOUSTON: Mahatma Gandhi who spread the message of non-violence, truth and global peace, died on January 30, 1948. Mahatma Gandhi Library (MGL) in collaboration with Unity Houston commemorated Shraddhanjali, a memorial service, on Saturday, February 7, at Unity Houston, 2929 Unity Dr. Mahatma Gandhi said “I shall conquer untruth by truth. And in resisting untruth, […]
India Corporatizes Vastu Shastra in Houston
HOUSTON: Globally famous for its scientific Vastu solutions without demolitions, MahaVastu Corporation’s Houston Centre was inaugurated by the Founder of MahaVastu, VastuShastri Khushdeep Bansal and Chinmaya Mission Houston Acharya Gaurang Nanavati on February 5 at Holiday Inn –Westchase. On this occasion, Vastu Guru Khushdeep Bansal said, “Houston, the biggest industrial city of America, has created […]
Vikas Sharma Grabs Guinness World Record for Fastest Mental Calculations
HOUSTON: Vikas Sharma, 29 years, who is originally from Gurgaon, India and living in Houston for last 2 years has made into Guinness World Record for most number of mental calculations in 1 minute making him one of the fastest human calculator in the world. This feat has brought fame to India and Indians living […]
Cherivirala Wins Second Google Code-In Grand Prize
SUGAR LAND: Sushain Cherivirala, 17, a Senior at Dulles High School’s Math and Science Academy has just last week won a grand prize from Google’s annual Code-In international programming competition that encourages collaboration with free/open-source software organizations. Sushain was one of 24 Grand Prize Winners worldwide, out of which 4 were from the US and […]
“Thaipoosam” at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By Ponni Sivaraman PEARLAND: Thaipoosam, the Hindu festival in honor of Lord Karthikeya (Muruga) was celebrated by with pomp and finesse on the Morning of February 8 at Sri Meenakshi Temple in Pearland, Texas. This festival celebrated to commemorate the occasion of Lord Karthikeya’s mother, Goddess Parvathi, giving her son the “Sakthi Vel” or the […]
Prestigious Padma Bhushan Award for Dr. David Frawley
Dr. David Frawley has been awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan award from the government of India. His award was announced as part of the Padma awards list, given in New Delhi on Jan. 26 as part of Republic Day celebrations. The award, which is approved by the Prime Minister, will be officially conferred by the […]
Raj Basavaraju Named ASIE 2015 President
By Dinesh Shah, MBA, PE HOUSTON: American Society of Indian Engineers and Architects known as ASIE is a Greater Houston Area based non-profit organization for engineers, architects, designers, and engineering technicians. ASIE provides a forum to assist its members in career advancement by providing opportunities for networking through continuing educational seminars, workshops and field trips. […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes- Mithe Chawal (Sweet Rice)
You can’t have an Indian meal anywhere in the world without being offered some chawal (rice) to go along with it, just like with many Asian cuisines, from Chinese to Japanese to Malay and Sri Lankan. The main difference is the quality of the rice and the way it is cooked. While the Chinese prefer […]
Humsafars: Will Sahir save Arzoo from getting arrested?
In the recent episode of Hamsafars, we saw how Kurti Aapa (Zeena Bhatia) is trying to defame Arzoo (Shivya Pathania) and creating a rift between her and Sahir (Harshad Chopda). In spite of repeated fights, the couple still manages to get back together and share some romantic moments. In the upcoming episode, Sahir and […]
Badlapur | Varun Dhawan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Huma Qureshi, Yami Gautam
Varun Dhawan’s astonishing transformation form as lover boy in Student Of The Year to a revenge thirsty man in Badlapur has shocked one and all. The role certainly wasn’t a cake walk for the actor as it drained him completely forcing him into depression. The role sent him to morgue, a prison which housed […]
