Hero Movie Review
“If you want this love story to work, then buy yourself some time,” warns a concerned brother to his distraught sister half-way through the film Hero. This warning is probably meant for the audience as well, who by now seem to be restlessly squirming in their seats. With punchlines like Ek goonda kya ek IG ki beti se pyaar […]
Unusual Hindu temples and their mysterious powers!
A land of strange tales and legends! The world is full of myriad temples, churches, shrines and other sacred places. Some of these places are splendid creations, inspiring wonder in all those who look at them and then there are others that arouse a completely different sensation…something mysterious and mystical! Take a look at this […]
Bobby Jindal declines to back ‘egomaniacal madman’ Donald Trump
WASHINGTON: Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Bobby Jindal has declined to back Donald Trump if he wins the party nomination, calling him an “egomaniacal madman,” only to be snubbed by the party frontrunner. A “non-serious carnival act”, “entertaining narcissist,” “full of foolishness and nonsense,” a “power-hungry shark” who “eats whatever is in front of him” were […]
Ten things to know about US Open 2015 doubles champion Sania Mirza
NEW DELHI: Ace tennis player Sania Mirza scripted history on Sunday by clinching the second Grand Slam of the year after she won the women’s doubles US Open title with Swiss partner Martina Hingis at Flushing Meadows in New York. Here are the ten things to know about Sania’s illustrious career: 1. Sania Mirza has […]
‘Mera Woh Matlab Nahi Tha’: The Talk of Town
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: Stellar performances by veteran actors Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta, in their comeback play, ‘Mera Woh Matlab Nahi Tha’, has earned them several accolades across the US and Canada, since its first sold out event in Houston on August 7. The name of the play speaks volumes about itself. The story, beautifully […]
Asha Bhosle’s Iconic Performance Leaves Houston Spellbound
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: On September 5, Arena Theatre was buzzing and the buzz permeated the air as the legendary singer Asha Bhosle and ghazal maestro Talat Aziz performed in an enchanting concert, billed as “The Iconic Tour: A Tribute to Bollywood”. The show was organized by Rehan Siddiqi, in association with Shaks Entertainment and […]
Bollywood Shake Crowns 2015 Teen, Miss & Mrs. Bollywood USA at Stafford Centre
STAFFORD: Bollywood Shake hosted its 3rd Annual Bollywood Pageant USA 2015 on Sept 6, at Stafford Performing Arts Theatre, Stafford TX. Ruchika Dias, Founder & CEO of Bollywood Shake and Pageant Director along with her organizing team (Amit Godbole, Gauri Malhotra and Nina Desai) put together a spectacular show! Raza Hasan, Bollywood Shake’s Creative Director, […]
A Jubilant Janmashtami Celebration at ISKCON of Houston
HOUSTON: Janmashtami, Lord Krishna’s appearance day on earth, was celebrated on Saturday September 5 at ISKCON of Houston. More than 5,000 guests attended this devotional festival. Many came donned in their finest, colorful sarees and well pressed dhotis for the biggest birthday bash. The temple grounds held a variety of entertainment for everyone. There was […]
Thousands Celebrate Janmashtami at Radha Madhav Dham Temple
AUSTIN: Over 4,000 devotees, from newborns to seniors, gathered at Radha Madhav Dham Temple in Austin to celebrate Shree Krishna Janmashtami. The excitement was palpable days in advance when volunteers began preparing for the grand celebrations and decorating one of the largest temples in the U.S. for the occasion. In anticipation of the festivities, hundreds […]
An Evening of Poise and Skilful Dancing by Kusum Sharma’s Shri Dance School
By Runmee Barbara HOUSTON: On August 30, Shri Natraj School presented an enchanting evening of a dance recital at the Kaplan theatre, Houston. The program was choreographed by Kusum Sharma. The students of Shrinatraj School presented Indian classical dances of Bharatnatyam and Kathak. The age group of the dancers ranged from 4 to 35 years. […]
Krishnaarpanam: The Dance of Devotion
By Dr. Ritu Raju HOUSTON: ‘Krishnaarpanam’, a superb Kuchipudi recital by 69-year young Anuradha Subramanian, an accomplished Carnatic musician was offered as homage to her mother, eminent Carnatic musician Smt. Savitri Satyamurthy and to their favorite deity, Lord Krishna on Saturday, August 22, at the Stafford Center. With a classical rendition of the invocation to […]
Sewa International Presents H.E.L.P ‘2015
HOUSTON: Sewa International is a hindu faith based nonprofit that has been helping the greater Houston community since 2008. The Houston chapter of Sewa has been serving the community for the past years, through projects such as the Bhutanese Refugee Empowerment Program, and the Family Services Program. Family Services is a unique program that provides […]
Sugar Land Council Member Harish Jajoo Announces Mayoral Campaign
SUGAR LAND: Sugar Land City Council Member Harish Jajoo announced his candidacy for Mayor of Sugar Land in the May 2016 general election. A fiscal conservative who believes in low taxes and disciplined spending, Harish Jajoo is a strong advocate of public safety and has served on City Council representing District 4 since June 2011. […]
2015 Lifetime Achievement Award
HOUSTON: Hindus of Greater Houston recognizes significant contribution of a special individual by awarding its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at its 26th year Janmashtami 2015 festival at George R. Brown Convention Center. This year we recognize Dr. Durga Agrawal for his outstanding and sustained community service. Dr. Durga Agrawal was born in Lakhanpur, a small […]
IACCGH’s Small Business Outreach Program
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: As part of its Small Business Outreach Program held on August 26 at the Houston Community College Campus, the Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) introduced members and guests to two organizations that can facilitate the growth of their businesses. A presentation from Chris Bilton, Houston Director of […]
A Unique Opportunity for Spiritual Seekers
By Chitra Divakaruni Swami Vidyadhishananda Visits Houston HOUSTON: Houstonians interested in spirituality, dharma teachings, wellness and mindfulness have a unique and valuable opportunity coming up in the next couple of weeks. His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda, the spiritual founder of Self Enquiry Life Fellowship, will be visiting our city and will offer three unique events to […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Paneer ka Parantha (Indian Cheese Parantha)
Punjabis love their paranthas (stuffed flat bread) with all kinds of stuffings and people are always experimenting to see what new variety they can create. The trick is not just in the stuffing, but the spices you use and then how you cook them so that you still get the crispy, buttery whole wheat taste. […]
The Story Behind Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the major festivals celebrated in India with great enthusiasm and devotion. The festival marks the birthday of Lord Ganesha; the Lord of knowledge, wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. The festival is also known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Vinayak Chavithi. This day, observed as one of the most auspicious in […]
We train more than British boxers but still don’t win gold: Vikas Krishan
NEW DELHI: Ace Indian boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav, who returned to the country late Sunday night after winning a silver medal (75kg) in the recently-concluded Asian Boxing Championship in Bangkok, has set his eyes on a 2016 Rio Olympics berth through next month’s World Championships. Vikas lost to 19-year-old reining Youth Olympic champion Bektemir Melikuziev […]
Patels’ charity trust in US to raise funds for sickle cell research
WASHINGTON: A charity organisation run by an Indian-origin couple will start a fundraising campaign on Saturday to benefit sickle cell disease research in the US, a media report said on Thursday. “There are 250 million people in the world that carry the sickle cell gene,” the Bakersfield Californian quoted Sanjay Patel as saying on the […]
