Hindu Student Association Presents: Gateway 2016
By Mrinalini Vijalapuram HOUSTON: This February 5- 7, the Hindu Students Association will host its biennial retreat, Gateway, at the URJ Greene Family Camp in Bruceville, Texas! HSA’s Gateway Retreat is the largest retreat organized by the Hindu Students Association. With a strong focus on personal spiritual growth, the retreat includes religious discourses by knowledgeable […]
Eric Bartsch: The Attributes of an Authentic Leader
By Preethi Srinivasan HOUSTON: On January 16, the students of YLDP had the privilege of hearing from Erik Bartsch at India House. Bartsch is a geologist and the Vice President for Exploration North America. In sharing his experiences on leadership, Bartsch successfully conveyed the importance of his career, and the attributes essential to becoming a […]
Texas Oncology Cancer Prevention Series Adding Life to Your Years
By Dr. Meghana Bhandari A concept in the field of oncology that is getting more attention recently is survivorship. A diagnosis of cancer is often an overwhelming and life-changing circumstance. The entire focus of the patient and their loved ones is on the treatment. However, once the treatment is finished, what happens next? As oncologists, […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Lobia Di Kurri (Black Eyed Pea Curry)
Among all the beans and daals that are eaten by Indians, there are only a few that can be prepared either cold or warm and the two dishes would be completely different. In this category is the green moong daal and the lobia (black eyed pea), although some may serve kala chana (black chickpeas) cold […]
Sanaya Irani finally gets married to sweetheart Mohit Sehgal!
In the sandy beaches of Goa, with a backdrop of a lovely sunset, they took the vow to stay Sanaya Irani had always said that she wanted her marriage to be a party and a very intimate affair. Her dream came true today as she got hitched to long-time beau, Mohit Sehgal on the sandy beaches […]
Rajinikanth feels deeply honoured for being awarded the Padma Vibhushan !
The veteran actor joins other greats like Amitabh Bachchan and Dilip Kumar Rajinikanth has been loved and revered by fans all across the country since a long time. The Superstar is well known for his unique style, versatility as an actor and eccentric nature. And the veteran actor has finally been recognised for the impact he has […]
Greece threatened with expulsion from Schengen over migration crisis
European Union interior ministers on Monday urged Greece to do more to control the influx of migrants, some threatening to exclude it from the continent’s prized passport-free travel zone as the crisis increasingly divides the bloc’s members. Greece was the main gateway to Europe for more than a million refugees and migrants who reached the […]
World T20 the centre of focus as teams look to find perfect combination
Are the T20Is more important than the ODIs? “Absolutely,” Ravi Shastri, Indian team director, said at the pre-match conference in Adelaide on Monday (January 25). And there would be little doubt it would be otherwise for any side around the world as they prepare themselves for the ICC World T20 to take place in India […]
Indian-origin ‘swami’ pleads not guilty in sexual assault in US
NEW YORK: An Indian-origin businessman claiming to be a Hindu monk has pleaded not guilty after standing trial on charges that he sexually assaulted three women in the US, the Los Angeles county district attorney’s office announced. According to deputy district attorney Maren Dermody, 62-year-old Gokula Nanda of West Hills was ordered to stand trial […]
Padma Vibhushan for Rajinikanth, Dhirubhai Ambani, Jagmohan
NEW DELHI: Superstar Rajinikanth, founder of the Reliance empire late Dhirubhai Ambani, Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and media baron Ramoji Rao have been chosen for Padma Vibhushan, country’s second highest civilian award, this year. Former Jammu and Kashmir governor Jagmohan, former DRDO chief V K Aatre, cancer specialist and chairperson of […]
Jugni Movie Review
Mustard fields do occasionally loom in the backdrop – that is inevitable – but Jugni has a glow that instantly sets it apart from the average Punjab film that Bollywood produces. It looks, feels and sounds different. It has no Bhangra routines, no wedding songs, no inane lyrics, and no semi-clad floozies. What the beautifully nuanced Jugni film has […]
Airlift Movie Review
Hindi cinema history tells us that mainstream storytellers in Bollywood face many a pitfall when they work with real-life stories. They frequently succumb to the temptation to inject exaggerated drama into the narrative. In the bargain, they end up tumbling with a thud between two stools. Neither is it easy for their ilk to handle […]
Do Lafzon Ki Kahani Official Trailer with English Subtitle | Randeep Hooda, Kajal Aggarwal
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Houston Chevron Marathon Brings Out the Desi Crowd!
HOUSTON: It’s a growing trend, but a healthy one, as more desis show their passion for long distance running every year by taking part in the Houston Chevron Marathon, which was held this past Sunday, January 17 over a 26.1 mile (42 km) track that snaked through some of the trendiest neighborhoods and district of […]
Sri Meenakshi Temple Celebrates Pongal Sankranthi and Anadal Kalyanam
By Nachal Sethuraman and Kamala Raghavan PEARLAND: The twin celebration of Pongal and Andal Kalyanam occurs at the end of Dhanur Masa (Marghazi) and this year the events were on the weekend of January 16 and 17. Sri Meenakshi Temple, celebrated the Pongal – Sankranthi festival on January, 16. Keeping alive the vibrant harvest festival […]
FIS Participated in the 22nd MLK Grande Parade in Midtown
HOUSTON: Under fabulous sunny skies, a group of dedicated Indian adults and children maintained the tradition of participating in the annual MLK Jr. Grande Parade, for the fifth year in a row. Being the winner of the prestigious 2015 Grand Marshal Award, FIS was offered a premier spot in the Honors Section of the parade. The children thoroughly […]
Council Member Himesh Gandhi Files for Re-election to Sugar Land City Council, At-Large Position 1
SUGAR LAND: On Wednesday morning, Council Member Himesh Gandhi filed for re-election to the Sugar Land City Council, At-Large Position 1. First elected by a city-wide vote in 2012, Council Member Gandhi remains committed to responsible, transparent city government, superior development, and smart spending to keep the City living within its means. “Since the first […]
HMM Houston’s Sankrant Event
By Suchitra Deo HOUSTON: Houston Maharashtra Mandal (HMM) and its patrons celebrated the beginning of harvest season “Makar Sankrant” on January 16, at Williams Elementary School in Katy. It was a super hit event with more than 600 attendees! People of all ages coming together to be a part of the community and culture we […]
Katy Tamil Friends Grand 10th New Year Celebration
By Shobha Sivakumar HOUSTON: The Tamil diaspora from Katy and the Greater Houston area gathered together to celebrate the New Year with friends and family at The Durgabari Society, Houston on January 2. While demonstrating solidarity with friends and family affected by floods in Chennai, by collecting clothes and necessities, it was indeed an occasion […]
