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Early risers are less likely to develop breast cancer

Early risers are less likely to develop breast cancer

Early risers are less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer than women who are night owls, according to researchers have lately found a link between the body clock and breast cancer. According to a study presented by researchers from University of Bristol, women who are in the habit of waking up at the crack […]

Talking Heads

Talking Heads

 By Vandana Kalra  When Adwaita Gadanayak took over as the Director General of the National Gallery of Modern Art in 2016, he was introduced to its vast collection. In the coming months, he realised that it included several works that have rarely been exhibited. “The huge collection is meant to be shared with the public,” says […]

Newlyweds Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are in Mumbai

Newlyweds Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are in Mumbai

NEW DELHI: Newlyweds Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are back in Mumbai after tying the knot on November 14 and 15 in Italy. The photos of the couple from the Mumbai airport have been doing the rounds on various fan pages. The actors even posed with some fans after landing at the airport. Both Deepika and Ranveer were seen […]

IFFI to pay tributes to Sridevi, Shashi Kapoor, Vinod Khanna and others

IFFI to pay tributes to Sridevi, Shashi Kapoor, Vinod Khanna and others

NEW DELHI: Actor Sridevi, who died unexpectedly earlier this year, will be posthumously honoured at the 49th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Sridevi, who had an illustrious career spanning over four decades, died at the age of 55 due to accidental drowning in Dubai earlier this year. The actor had famously inaugurated the […]

India set to buy Seahawk helicopters from US for $2 billion

WASHINGTON: India has sought from the US 24 multi-role MH-60 ‘Romeo’ anti-submarine helicopters for its Navy at an estimated cost of $2 billion, according Baytown, Clear Lake, Cypress, Desi news, Greater Houston, Houston, Houston Desi news, India, Indian American community, Indian News, Indians in America, Indo-American News, Katy, NRI, pearland, south asia, South India, Sugar Land, […]

‘Day of reckoning’: Amid friction with govt, all eyes now on RBI board meeting tomorrow

‘Day of reckoning’: Amid friction with govt, all eyes now on RBI board meeting tomorrow

NEW DELHI: Amid an ongoing rift between the Union government and the central bank, all eyes will be on the board meeting of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday. Finance Ministry nominees and some independent directors are expected to take on Governor Urjit Patel and his team over issues ranging from liquidity for […]

Legislation in US Congress to protect work authorisation of H1B spouses

By Lalit K Jha  WASHINGTON: A legislation seeking to prohibit the Trump administration from revoking the work authorisation of spouses of H1-B visa holders, which include Indians, has been introduced in the US Congress by two lawmakers who said that eliminating this benefit would force many foreign workers to use their talents to compete against American businesses. H-4 […]

While world was looking at Delhi, Kolkata became the most polluted city in India

While world was looking at Delhi, Kolkata became the most polluted city in India

NEW DELHI: The level of pollutants in Kolkata has surpassed the level of particulate matter in New Delhi, which is globally infamous for its air pollution. In the past 72 hours, the air quality index (AQI) in the City of Joy has dipped to “very poor” category, crossing levels registered in the national capital, making […]

Amarinder Singh suspects ISI hand in Amritsar ‘terror’ attack

Amarinder Singh suspects ISI hand in Amritsar ‘terror’ attack

CHANDIGARH: Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh  on Sunday suspected Pakistan’s ISI-backed Khalistani or Kashmiri terrorists’ role in the Amritsar terror attack that killed three persons and injured twenty others. Amarinder also vowed that he would not let the “forces of terror” destroy the state’s “hard-earned peace”. “The possibility of involvement of ISI-backed Khalistani or Kashmiri terror […]

Diwali Traditions Brings Generations Together at BAPS

Diwali Traditions Brings Generations Together at BAPS

STAFFORD: Over years some traditions dwindle away as generations pass. Diwali is one time where the twinkle of the flickering candles brings families and friends together to celebrate good over evil.   While the ancient tradition of lighting divos on Diwali erase physical darkness, the festival’s rich traditions and rituals go deeper – inviting individuals to […]

Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaoon: The Musical Journey of the Legend Javed Akhtar Saab!

Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaoon: The Musical Journey of the Legend Javed Akhtar Saab!

By Vanshika Vipin Varma STAFFORD: Music has been the breath of Indians for centuries now. The contribution of some of the greatest musicians and lyricists has been a boon to India as a whole and particularly to the Hindi film industry – Bollywood. While we rejoice in the melody of our most loved songs, a […]

Harris, Ft Bend Counties Turn Blue, a Victory for Diversity

Harris, Ft Bend Counties Turn Blue, a Victory for Diversity

By Nidhi Trehan SUGAR LAND: In an amazing victory for Democrats in Harris and Fort Bend Counties, the party captured a majority of seats in these mid-terms. Thanks to Sri Preston Kulkarni’s efforts, Democrats got within five points of winning the US House Congressional District 22. Running an energetic, get-out-vote campaign across three counties, Kulkarni, […]

Texans Energy & Masala Radio Host Exclusive Thugs of Hindostan Premiere Customer Appreciation Event

Texans Energy & Masala Radio Host Exclusive  Thugs of Hindostan Premiere Customer Appreciation Event

SUGAR LAND: Texans Energy and Masala Radio hosted yet another Bollywood Premiere on Saal Mubarak Day THU NOV 8, at the AMC First Colony.  This time it was a more exclusive event for Texans Customers only, allowing them the space and prime seating for the last blockbuster of 2018 premiere screening. CEO Javed Meghani exclaimed, […]

Grand Spectacular Diwali Celebrated at Sri Meenakshi Temple

Grand Spectacular Diwali Celebrated at Sri Meenakshi Temple

By Bhargavi Golla PEARLAND: Diwali, the festival of lights was celebrated with exhilaration at Sri Meenakshi Temple on November 3.   The festive look of the temple with colorful lights, huge tents and filled parking lots with thousands of people was all set for the celebration of grand spectacular Diwali.   Diwali, or Deepavali, is a Sanskrit […]

Women Mean Business Series with Vanitha Pothuri & Nyamusi Igambi

Women Mean Business Series with Vanitha Pothuri & Nyamusi Igambi

By Sowmya Murali HOUSTON: The Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston held its final Women Mean Business series for the year on October 30, ending a successful 2018 with yet another successful event. The Keynote Speakers for the event were Vanitha Pothuri and Nyamusi Igambi. President Swapan Dhairyawan welcomed the gathering by encouraging […]

Chinmaya Mission, Shining Light on Diwali’s Significance the Year Through

Chinmaya Mission, Shining Light on Diwali’s Significance the Year Through

By Radhika Nair HOUSTON: The grand autumnal festival of Diwali, arguably the biggest celebration among Indians the world over, was celebrated in Chinmaya Mission Houston with vibrance and devotion on Sunday, November 4, 2018.  Against the exquisitely decorated backdrop of Lord Rama and Sita Devi, and the row of ashtalakshmi murtis, Sri Ganesh Satyanarayana, Sri […]

IITAGH’s Signature Annual Picnic on a Glorious Fall Day

IITAGH’s Signature Annual Picnic on a Glorious Fall Day

By Abhijit Gadgil SUGAR LAND: Many of the members and supporters of the Indian Institute of Technology of Greater Houston were disappointed when its annual picnic was cancelled last year due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. But this year, a determined group of the IITAGH board led by Surajit Dasgupta made sure that […]

Puja Samithi of Greater Houston Celebrates Kali Puja at Houston ISCKON

Puja Samithi of Greater Houston Celebrates Kali Puja at Houston ISCKON

HOUSTON: Houston’s Bengali community, Puja Samithi of Greater Houston, celebrated Kali Puja along with at Houston ISCKON temple (puja was featured in Gouranga Hall just across from the main ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple) on November 3, with great devotion and joy. Kali Puja, also known as Shyama Puja is a festival dedicated to the Hindu […]

Personal Injury, Recovering All Damages in an Accident You are Entitled to!

Personal Injury, Recovering All Damages in an Accident You are Entitled to!

HOUSTON: If you or a significant other suffered bodily injuries in a car accident, there will most likely be several bills that need to be paid by the negligent driver’s insurance!  There will be the ambulance expense, hospital bill, emergency physician’s fee, and more.  If there was health insurance available, the health insurance will cover […]

Karle Receives Oil Industry Award for Exemplary Service

Karle Receives Oil Industry Award for Exemplary Service

By Pramod Kulkarni NEW ORLEANS: A long-time resident of Houston, who now splits his time between Houston and Mumbai, Arun Karle has received one of the highest honors awarded by the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC). At its Annual General Meeting in New Orleans during Nov. 7 – 9, 2018, the IADC presented its […]