Shah Rukh Khan – Kajol’s golden pairing, Varun Dhawan – Kriti Sanon’s fresh combo – 5 things that make us excited about Dilwale trailer!
The year ends with a bang what with two of the most anticipated films of 2015 releasing at the fag end, Bajirao Mastani and Dilwale. This will be followed by Star Wars – the most exciting film of the year voted universally! While Bajirao Mastani and of course, Star Wars have already released some sort […]
Movie this week: Prem Ratan Dhan Payo!
This week, Diwali sets in at the box office with a Salman Khan film rather than a Shah Rukh Khan one… Synopsis: The film narrates the story of Prem Dilwala, a happy go lucky and innocent man who does Ramleelas (stage plays based on Lord Rama) in Ayodhya, India. Whatever he earns, he donates to a […]
As Black Friday nears, tech deals appear
NEW YORK—As Thanksgiving approaches, a few things are constant. Macy’s will have a parade, football will be played and people will line up through the night to get a jump onBlack Friday deals. One other new guarantee that has emerged over the last few years is that many of the best deals available on Black Friday […]
Dhanteras – Festival of Wealth
The festival of Dhanteras falls in the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov) on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight. This auspicious day is celebrated two days before the festival of lights, Diwali. How to Celebrate Dhanteras: On Dhanteras, Lakshmi – the Goddess of wealth – is worshiped to provide prosperity and well being. It is also the day for […]
Sachin Tendulkar, Shane Warne bring cricket to U.S. with All-Star series
NEW YORK – Only a few nights after hosting the final three games of the World Series, Citi Field will again be the site of a stick-and-ball competition. This one, though, will involve overs, unders, wickets and spinners. Headlined by Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne—two of the sport’s titans—the Cricket All-Stars series comes to New York on […]
American India Foundation raises $200,000 for India initiative
WASHINGTON: American India Foundation (AIF) has raised $200,000 for its Maternal and Newborn Survival Initiative (MANSI), designed to reduce maternal and child mortality in rural, impoverished areas of India. Founded in 2001 at the initiative of then US President Bill Clinton, the community organisation engaged in catalysing social and economic change in India, raised the […]
He Named Me Malala Movie Review
Aged only 18, the brave and articulate Malala Yousafzai has seen more of life – and the world – than most octogenarians. The complexities inherent in her activism and the social and political nuances of her part of the world are probably impossible for a single film to decipher and deconstruct. That is the feeling […]
Live in Concert : The Eternal Alka Yagnik
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: Arena Theatre saw a huge turnout of Houstonians to watch the iconic Alka Yagnik live in concert on Friday, October 30. She needs no introduction as her career as an Indian Playback singer in Hindi cinema has spanned three decades and counting. With 2 National Awards and 7 Filmfare Awards as […]
Grand Deepavali Bazaar 2015 Festivities at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By Chitoor Ramachandran PEARLAND: Sri Meenakshi Temple looked extraordinarily vibrant starting from the daybreak on Saturday, October 18 with the morning Suprabhadam to welcome Sri Venkateswara and Sri Lakshmi to the beautiful dawn. The festive look of the temple with colorful lights, huge tents and filled parking lots were all indicative of a grand celebration. […]
Songs from Long Ago Add Color to a Diwali with Friends in the New World
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Fall is indeed a busy time for Indo-Americans with Dusserah, Navratri and Diwali added to a crowded calendar, and Halloween becoming a much celebrated mischievous party event. The Holiday Season for Indo-Americans kicked into higher gear off last week with a rush of parties in preparation for Diwali which will be […]
Groovy Halloween: Bollywood Style
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: J Black’s Houston lounge on Washington street, saw the best of DJ’s belting out groovy Bollywood numbers for a Halloween party on Saturday, October 31. The party saw a huge turn out of Houstonians enthusiastically dressed in creative costumes for the desi – ‘Grooveyard’ party. Sunny Taj of ABCD Houston in […]
Mohammad Tariq Leads Hanmi Bank’s Texas Market Expansion
LOS ANGELES: Hanmi Bank is expanding its presence in the Texas region. Hanmi Financial Corporation (NSDAQ: HAFC), the holding company for the bank has recently announced its 3rd quarter earnings reporting solid loan and deposit growth and strong asset quality. Its 3rd quarter net income was $14.0 million ($0.44 per diluted share), with 5.8% increase […]
IITAGH Hosts Another Successful Codefest Event
HOUSTON: Even as the rain pounded Houston with Hurricane Patricia pushing through the Gulf of Mexico, the IITAGH /C@deFest// 1.1 event thundered along with students at Travis High School. The IITAGH /C@deFest// 1.1 event hosted on Saturday ,October 24 was specifically geared towards helping middle and high school students learn how to code a website […]
Appliance Company Launches Smart Laundry at CES & KBIS 2016
HOUSTON: Global appliance leader Equator Advanced Appliances will debut a major home laundry innovation at the CES & KBIS Conventions in January 2016: a “Smart” combo washer-dryer with Wi-Fi capabilities. The smart combo enables the user to view and operate the product from another location via a mobile app. In addition the smart combo performs […]
Dr. Dronamraju Delivers Opening Address in Shanghai, China
Dr. Krishna Dronamraju, President of the Foundation for Genetic Research in Houston, delivered the opening address at the Third Conference on Biomarkers and Clinical Applications in Shanghai, China. The conference was organized by the Shanghai Biotechnological Institute from 16 to 18 October. In a review of wide ranging list of Biomarkers and their Medical Applications, […]
Navratri 2015 at UT Austin
AUSTIN,TX: On October 23, Hindu Students Association hosted Navratri at RecSports. Despite the dismal and rainy weather, attendance for the event peaked at over 1,100 people, a record attendance for the event. Navratri stands for nine nights, and it is a religious and cultural holiday that commemorates women’s contribution to society and the victory of […]
Child Rights Walkathon
SUGAR LAND:Millions of children can only dream of having the basic rights to live, learn, play and grow. The United Nations Convention on the rights of the child grants children four basic human rights: the right to survival, development, participation and protection. CRY supports organizations in India and the US and has transformed the life […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Shakkar Parre (Fried Sugary Flour Sticks)
A few snacks which are made to be salty can also be made in the sweet version with just a few adjustments and of course, the taste is quite different. This switch works quite well with matthis (fried salty cookies) and namkeen mutter (fried salty peas) which are also called namkeen parre (fried salty sticks). […]
