Election Results
SUGAR LAND: Democrats from across Fort Bend County packed Madras Pavilion restaurant on election night, November 6 to see the voting results across the nation. Juli Mathew who ran for Fort Bend County Court #3 and K P George running for Fort Bend County Judge won in their races, marking the first time that these two […]
New Venue Transforms Houston Diwali Mela into true Street Festival
Click here for Photo Collage PEARLAND: Record turnout as streets had to be blocked for the overflowing crowd gathered at the Pearland Town Center to celebrate the 8th Annual HOUSTON DIWALI MELA on Saturday, October 27, presented by Masala Radio, Karya Properties and Texans Energy. Surrounded by H&M, Forever 21, Macys & Dillards, the vibe […]
Community Leaders at Diwali Celebration at the Governor’s Mansion
By Jawahar Malhotra AUSTIN: Just two weeks earlier at the packed Dusserah Mela at Constellation Park in Sugar Land, Gov. Greg Abbott had spoken of the new tradition he had started four-years ago at his official residence in the state capital and the beauty of the Diwali festival. “We have ceremonial lamps in the foyer,” […]
Jaz Creationz Hosts Annual Elite Halloween Fashion Fundraiser – GATSBY GALORE
HOUSTON: On October 27, a crowd of over 500 donned their Gatsby best as Jasmeeta Singh, creator of Jaz Creationz, produced a multicultural event focused on bringing communities together via fashion, philanthropy, and entertainment. Special guests including Fire Chief Samuel Pena and Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards were joined by a host of men, […]
IACCGH Power Dialogue with Richard Verma
HOUSTON: On Friday October 26, the Former US Ambassador to India Richard Verma opened the IACCGH Power Dialogue for almost an hour at Double Tree Hilton. He appreciated the work of the Chamber and stated that, he has visited various chambers all over the world. But after his Keynote address at the 2015 IACCGH Gala, he […]
India House Distributes Free Food to Needy Families
HOUSTON: Living up to their mission of serving the community, India House, in collaboration with Houston Food Bank, distributed Free Food (Food produce and Groceries) to 151 needy families of the neighborhood on Tuesday, October 30. The Mobile unit from Houston Food Bank arrived at India House at 7:45 am. The truck was loaded with […]
Houston Habitat for Humanity Celebrates 30 Years of Home Building
HOUSTON: A celebratory luncheon to recognize the contributions of Chevron, KPRC, Aramco and other organizations and individuals, was held on Tuesday, October 23 at the Westin Galleria. As guests entered the banquet facility, melodious piano music played by Phillip Hall created a festive atmosphere. KPRC News Anchor Owen Conflenti welcomed the guests. Chevron received the […]
Gladiators Crowned as TCC Taped Ball Tournament FALL 2018 Champions, SLCC Runners Up
HOUSTON: Gladiators and SLCC squared off in another engrossing final, which culminated with Gladiators winning by 15 runs and crowned as TCC Taped Ball Fall 2018 Champions. Gladiators came into the finals dominating all the playoff games while Sri Lanka Cricket Club (SLCC) was battle hardened winning some close games during the playoffs. SLCC won […]
Hindu Temple of the Woodlands Celebrates Diwali Mela
By Beth Kulkarni THE WOODLANDS: As many as 5000 persons from as far away as Colorado, as well as from Clear Lake and Sugarland, came to the Hindu Temple of The Woodlands on Saturday, November 5 for the community Diwali celebration. This was a significant number of attendees, many of them local Americans who had […]
Mousumi Banerjee Entertainment Presents DIWALI GALA NITE 2018
HOUSTON: After the success of The SAMIR AND DIPALEE LIVE IN CONCERT, MB Entertainment Company is launching its Second Event DIWALI GALA NITE 2018 with Soumen and Chandrika the ZEE SAREGAMAPA stars, performing LIVE in Houston with their Musical Band on November 10, at the NOAH’s EVENT VENUE in Sugar Land, Texas. Soumen Nandi, a […]
Yaadon Ki Baraat – Down Memory lane Experience the Magic of Naach Houston
HOUSTON: Moksh Community Arts presents its 5th production, this fall on Nov 17th 2018, at the Berry Center, Barker Cypress at 8pm sharp. Dil Se Naach 2018, Yaadon Ki Baraat, is Directed by Mahesh Mahbubani. Moksh Community Arts was formed in 2016 to present performance platforms nurturing local talent in the field of Dance and […]
Second Lieutenant Mayur Patel
HOUSTON: Second Lieutenant Mayur Patel, son of Bharat (Treasurer of Gujarati Samaj of Houston) and Daksha Patel of Sugar Land, TX, recently graduated from the Army’s Officer Candidate School (OCS). OCS is one of the commissioning sources that future Army Commissioned Officers must undergo. Located at Fort Benning, Georgia, OCS trains selected personnel in warrior tasks […]
Manzoor E Khuda is a Salute to Being Free: Vijay Krishna Acharya
Aamir, Katrina and Fatima salute the spirit of freedom in Thugs of Hindostan’s new song Yash Raj Films mega action adventure Thugs of Hindostan has wowed audiences worldwide with its larger than life, extravagant trailer and its lavish catchy songs, making it the biggest ever Hindi film release. This visual spectacle about an epic war […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes- Coconut de Pede (CONDENSED MILK COCONUT DISKS)
It is that time of year when Fall colors and festivals – Diwali, Hanukah, Thanksgiving, Christmas – fill up all our days. There are parties big and small everywhere and lots of little things to snack on and this dish is a perfect fit and so easy to make. Below is a reprint of Mama’s […]
Ajna Chakra
By Yogacharya Surakshit Goswami What is the significance of tilak (bindi) among Hindus? —Rashmi Sood, 42 The tilak is of great spiritual consequence to Hindus. Applied on the forehead between the brows, it is a point of immense power and piety. The spot where the bindi is applied is where the body’s most important chakra rests — […]
Indian-origin man ordered to pay $8.6 million for launching cyberattacks on US university
NEW YORK: An Indian-origin man has been ordered to pay $8.6 million in restitution and serve six months of home incarceration for launching a series of cyberattacks on the computer network of a leading US university. Paras Jha, 22, of New Jersey had previously pleaded guilty before US District Judge Michael Shipp to violating the Computer […]
Brazilian gene resulting in birth defects missing in Indian zika virus: ICMR
By Anuradha Mascarenhas PUNE: The zika virus that has currently infected 163 persons in India lacks a particular gene that had led to serious birth disorders in new-born babies delivered by infected mothers in Brazil three years ago, scientists have said. A total of 163 persons have tested positive for zika virus in the country in the last […]
