110 Houston Kids Enjoy Triggers Colts Cricket’s Winter League
HOUSTON: Triggers Cricket Club (TCC), a Houston-based non-profit organization, took initiative aimed at giving young children an opportunity to formally learn and play cricket in a fun-loving environment of camaraderie, respect and sportsmanship. In May 2014, TCC, in partnership with sponsors and in association with local youth cricket clubs, created a platform for youth to […]
IACAN Promotes a Healthy Lifestyle for Survivorship
By Radha Rani Dixit HOUSTON: The Indian American Cancer Network held an informative community educational outreach event at India House on Sunday, November 9 entitled Everything a Cancer Survivor and His/Her Family Should Know about Healthy Living. Kanchan Kabad, president of IACAN introduced the event by reiterating the goals and vision of the organization. The […]
VPSS Annakut Festival
By Dr. Venugopal Menon HOUSTON: From the intense bustle and noise of highway traffic of southwest Houston, a short deviation on to Bellfort Village drive and into the sprawling complex of Vallabh Priti Seva Samaj, the visitor is instantly transported into a serene, pristine atmosphere that is very much reminiscent of an authentic temple in […]
Review of “Bhopal”
HOUSTON: In a scene towards the beginning of Rahul Varma’s “Bhopal,” Devraj Sarthi, an ambitious and eager employee of Karbide International, claims to his boss Warren Anderson, that the pesticide he wants to produce in India “will touch many lives.” The audience know the dark and terrible implications of this line, but unfortunately, Sarthi does […]
Club 65 Celebrates Early Thanksgiving
By Jaseem Pasha, MD HOUSTON: The Club 65 done it again. A large posse of senior Houstonians, once again flocked to the Bayland Community Center in Houston for their “Lunch and Learn” Event, held on November 8 by Club 65. All seniors punctually arrived, dressed in colorful festive clothes. Rahat Kalle, the Club’s Vice President, […]
Yezidi’s State their Plight and HAF, Art of Living Vow Support
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: At the fundraiser for the Hindu American Foundation held this past Saturday, November 15 (see page 03), the plight of the tiny Yezidi community which has lived for generations in the northeastern portion of Iraq, bordering on Kurdistan and Turkey, was brought out and the HAF taken on their cause and […]
CANCER CURE & PREVENTION SERIES: Breast Cancer Screening: Essential for All Ages
Most of us have a family member or close friend who has been diagnosed with this dreaded disease that affects so many women. The good news is that breast cancer is highly treatable and often curable. Treatment usually involves some combination of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and hormonal therapy. Coordination of care amongst the various […]
Showing Gratitude is Always on the Syllabus
A Grateful Lifestyle Helps Children In and Out of the Classroom Thanksgiving conjures up thoughts of family gatherings, an abundance of food and, most importantly, gratitude. Thanksgiving is more than just a cultural tradition; it is a time to reflect on what is important to us and our families and to give thanks for the […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Chukandar da Salad (Beetroot Salad)
Beetroots are not commonly used in Indian cuisine as a main dish though it is eaten sometimes as a salad. When I was a young girl in our ancestral home in Lyallpur, we used to boil the chukandar (beetroot) and then peel it before eating it. Our hands and towels would be red with […]
The Sighted Come Together to Fund a Noble Cause in India: the Gift of Vision
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: The emcee for the evening, the indefatigable Dr. Nik Nikam who has commandeered many an event (especially Dusserah Melas in Skeeter’s Stadium) and is the host of All India Radio, played on the emotions of the hall full of invited guests as the program started by showing slides of eye catching […]
Keemat Grocers 3 Opens in the Willowbrook Area
HOUSTON: The grand opening of one of the largest South Asian Grocery stores in Houston – Keemat Grocers 3 on FM 1960 and Cutten Road – was a smashing success on Sunday, November 9. From 1-5PM Sunil T with his crazy Masala Crew pumped the 5000 sq ft modern grocery store with DJ Nish’s Bollywood […]
HMM’s Durga Zali Gauri Raises Funds
By Rajesh Thatte HOUSTON: On Saturday, November 8, more than 600 attendees at Cullen Performance Hall Houston experienced spellbinding performance of Marathi Classic, “Durga Zali Gauri” presented by over 60 children and adults of Houston’s Maharashtrian Community. “Durga Zali Gauri “ (DZG for short) is a story of transformation of ‘Durga’, stubborn and pampered princess […]
Blue Skies, Mild Sunny Day Beckon IIT’s Far Flung Alumni for Camaraderie and a Picnic
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: The highly motivated, industrious and multi-talented expatriate alumni of the Indian Institute of Technology must have conceived of a magical dial to turn and tune in perfect weather for their annual picnic, held last Saturday afternoon at Lost Creek Park. With a playground and an inflatable hut to attract the little […]
DePinho: “Cancer is Going to Fall to the Axe of Science”
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: In a riveting talk by Dr. Ronald DePinho, President, MD Anderson Cancer Center at the IACCGH Distinguished Lecture held on November 7, at the Hilton, members and guests listened in rapt attention to the tremendous strides made in research and the treatment of the “merciless experience” of cancer. The event was […]
Diwali Celebrations at UT Austin
By Namita Pallod AUSTIN: On October 23, students of The University of Texas at Austin gathered together in front of the renowned UT tower to celebrate Diwali. This event was put on by Hindu Students Association, with sophomores Namita Pallod and Bharath Lavendra leading the charge. Preparation for the event began in May. When asked […]
South Asian Youth Alliance Holds its Maiden Event: Coffee with The CEO
By Hafeeza Shaik HOUSTON: South Asian Youth Alliance (SAYA), an initiative of Indian Muslims Association of Greater Houston ( IMAGH), was launched on April 27, 2014, to help the South Asian Young Adults, find mentors, develop leadership skills, build a peer supported network, and learn about their heritage. SAYA’s goal is to have young representatives […]
Sugar Land Audiences Captivated by Riveting Performances at the 7th Annual TELICA Diwali at Telfair
SUGAR LAND: Saturday, October 18, Cornerstone Elementary School was once again the site for the Annual Telfair Diwali Festival organized by Telfair Indian American Culture Association (TELICA). Now in its 7th year, the TELICA celebration of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, attracted well over a 1,000 adults and children from Telfair and other parts […]
Fascination with Historical Bengali Episode Develops into a Poignant Movie, True to Life
By Jawahar Malhotra KATY: Even among Indians in the Old Country, there is no widespread knowledge of the events of the 1930s that accelerated the unraveling of the British Colonial rule in the eastern part of the country and ultimately led to its retreat and the sad and damaging partition of Bengal that followed just […]
President Likely to Take Action on Immigration Before Year’s End
By Rahul Reddy & Emily Neumann President Obama discussed immigration in an interview with “Face the Nation” host Bob Schieffer, which aired on November 9, 2014. He again confirmed his intention to use his executive authority to act on immigration by the end of the year. Frustration with the lack of congressional action and […]
Unique Annabhishekam at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By M.K. Sriram PEARLAND: Karthikai, the seventh month in the Tamil calendar is considered a very holy month. Annabhishekam, i.e. abhishekam with cooked rice is traditionally performed for Lord Sundarewswar at Madurai Meenkashi temple as well as many other Shiva temples on the full moon day in this month. MTS has been following the same […]
