India warns UK immigration policy could wreck trade deal
Theresa May’s hopes of a post-Brexit trade deal with India suffered a hammer blow from Delhi as the prime minister prepared to make her first official visit to the country. A spokesman for India’s minister of external affairs suggested that a policy brought in by May as home secretary restricting the right of Indian students […]
March of the Desi Brigade
Donald Trump doesn’t have the vote or support of most Indian Americans, but they do concede that his presence at a New Jersey rally in October marked a watershed moment for them. It was the first time that a US presidential nominee had made a direct pitch to them, bowl in hand, acknowledging the growing […]
Of legends and lakes built by courtesans
The story goes that the woman was a courtesan with the local chieftain who lived in a cave on a hill overlooking the lake. There is no record of her name, but a local writer called her Chandrasani; she is more commonly referred to as just sule, which is Kannada for prostitute. The lake […]
Twist of the Tongue
Inside the small hall of a primary school in the Dharamjaigarh block of Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, a small group of women of the Pahadi Korba tribe sits near the window, their faces to the floor, their hands covering their mouths, and their bodies shaking uncontrollably with laughter. The laughter comes from within — a mixture of […]
India is Britain’s ‘most important and closest’ friend: Theresa May
LONDON: Describing India as the UK’s “most important and closest” friend and a leading power in the world, Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday said her visit to India+ will reaffirm the importance of bilateral strategic partnership. In an article published in the ‘Sunday Telegraph’ as she left for India for her first bilateral visit […]
Over 4,500 soldiers killed along LoC in Pak firing since 2001: Army
More than 4,500 soldiers have lost their lives in ceasefire violations along the LoC in Jammu & Kashmir since 2001, the Army said in reply to an application filed under RTI. The reply to the RTI application, filed on September 22, is dated October 26 and signed by CPIO of the Army, based on the […]
Delhi pollution: Schools shut for 3 days, odd-even may return, says Kejriwal
All schools in Delhi would remain closed for three days and road-rationing could be brought back, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday, announcing a list of emergency measures as the city continued to battle smog. Kejriwal called an emergency meeting of his cabinet during the day as pollution levels remained alarming for the […]
Diwali, Now and Forever at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
STAFFORD: During the last week of October, lights and candles were lit, sweets prepared and shared, and warm greetings and well wishes were exchanged as millions of Hindus around the world celebrated the festival of lights, Diwali. Diwali presents Hindus around the world with an opportunity to renew the rich traditions of their roots with […]
8th Annual Indian Film Festival of Houston
By Ellen Goldberg HOUSTON: Audiences attending the 8th Annual Indian Film Festival of Houston (IFFH) were treated to two features, two documentaries, and a short during the event held October 28 and 29 at the Asia Society Center. In keeping with the high standards that viewers have come to expect, Sutapa Ghosh, Founder and Festival […]
Spectacular Deepavali Bazaar Celebrations at Meenakshi Temple
By M.K. Sriram PEARLAND: Deepavali festival 2016 turned out to be a most unforgettable experience in Sri Meenakshi Temple Society (MTS). It is estimated that over 7000 people of all ages from far and near of the Houston metroplex visited the temple throughout the day, from early morning till midnight. Year by year, Sri Meenakshi […]
Crisp Weather, Music and Conversations at Club 24’s Diwali Celebration
By Pramod Kulkarni Sugar Land: It was an exceptionally cool Fall evening on Saturday, October 22. The luxurious backyard of Savita and Sanjay Rao’s palatial home on Palm Royale was decorated with lights and colorful Indian silks. It was an ideal setting for one of Club 24’s signature events—celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of […]
Sangamam : A Convergence to Remember
By Luckmi Pawa STAFFORD: Our world, filled with objects, animate and inanimate, is made up of matter. Matter, that has undergone the ardent process of numerous permutations and combinations, to become the objects that are today. Just as gold has the potential to transform itself into beautiful jewelry, clay the potential to transform into beautiful […]
HAF’s Annual Fundraising Gala
HOUSTON: The Hindu American Foundation returns to Houston on Sunday, November 13, for their annual Fundraising Gala Dinner, to be held at India House from 5:30-8:00pm. Join other HAF supporters to enjoy a gourmet dinner, laugh a little, and learn about HAF’s advocacy efforts and how you can get more involved. Speaking at the event will be Rishi […]
Durga Puja After Two Decades
By Nirmalya Ghosh HOUSTON: Coming back to Houston to see the Durga Puja after two decades has been a revealing experience for me. As a graduate from IIT Kharagpur, I came down to Houston the “oil capital of the world” on United Nations Fellowship. After completing doctoral studies, I left for Pune, India in 1991 […]
Namrita Singh – Mathew Mathew Wedding
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: They met, perchance, at a wedding, which is the one place where busy young professionals have an opportunity to check others out and be introduced to people outside their normal orbit. The notion of six degrees of separation was not only true in their case, but a little persuasion from their […]
Sewa Day 2016: International Day of Volunteering Celebrated Across USA
HOUSTON: Sewa Day, a day of pure voluntary selfless service, was celebrated by the Hindu-American community for the 6th successive year with community service projects at 32 locations across the US. Hundreds of volunteers across different age-groups and backgrounds including youth and children from Sewa International and partner organizations came together between September 11 and […]
Living the Indian American Dream with Bhavesh Patel
By Ram Panda HOUSTON: At the prestigious institution India House, 57 open-minded and energetic Indian youth, all who are in the Youth Leadership Development Program (YLDP) of Houston gathered to honor and learn from one of the most inspiring Indian Americans of our time: Bhavesh Patel. He is the CEO of one of the most […]
Leela Devi Kamnani 1938 – 2016
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: On special days, and especially at Diwali which was celebrated at the store, Leela Devi Kamnani greeted people with a wide and friendly smile at India Jewelers on Hillcroft at the Southwest Freeway. She always had encouraging and warm words to say to all the people who had become friends and […]
Indo American Forum of Fort Bend Gets Ready to Celebrate the Spirit of the Holidays
SUGAR LAND: The Indo American Forum of Fort Bend focuses its efforts solely on supporting the underprivileged, underserved and needy in Fort Bend County, by supporting charities in the area providing assistance through education, shelter, food, healthcare and familial and substance abuse. The Indo American Forum is now preparing for the Spirit of the Holidays Gala, on Friday, […]
As Dhamaal Trump Promised, Diwali Mela was HUGE Crowds Swelled like Indian Local Train Station
SUGAR LAND: Amazing cooling temperatures and Bollywood singer Aditya Narayan filled another sold-out stadium at Masala Radio’s HOUSTON DIWALI MELA presented by Star Plus, as well as Tara Energy, Xfinity by Comcast, and Mercedes Benz of Sugar Land. Some described the crowds on Saturday, October 22, from 5 pm – 11 pm, at Constellation Field […]
