Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Nimbu aur Adrak da Achaar (LEMON & GINGER PICKLES)
With summertime in full swing, it is the perfect season to make pickles especially, lemons – or limes – which are so plentiful and cheap now. Below is a reprint of Mama’s Nimbu aur Adrak da Achaar recipe. A little of this pickle can add a zest in otherwise bland food. It is reprinted with […]
TB vaccine may help people with Type-1 diabetes
A vaccine primarily used for treating tuberculosis (TB) may be effective in reducing high blood sugar among people with Type – 1 diabetes, results from a clinical trial has revealed. Type – 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produce little or no insulin. The findings showed that, three years after receiving […]
Karma And Suffering
The quantum of suffering that we undergo in a lifetime does not seem to be in proportion to the bad karmas we may possibly have generated in previous births or in this life. Sometimes, the punishment inflicted on us seems to be too harsh. Please elucidate. —Pankaj Kumar, 66 years The fruits of karma, action, […]
Over 700 Americans perform yoga in Texas
HOUSTON: Hundreds of American yoga enthusiasts rolled out their colourful mats and performed various asanas to mark the International Day of Yoga here. An event was organised in partnership with the Consulate General of India in Houston, various yoga studios, and Indian organisations yesterday. The fourth International Day of Yoga at Houston’s Midtown Park on […]
India stun Argentina 2-1, continue unbeaten run in Champions Trophy
BREDA (Netherlands): India continued their unbeaten run in the Champions Trophy hockey tournament and surprised Olympic champions Argentina 2-1 for a second consecutive win in the 37th and last edition of the prestigious tournament on Sunday. India scored both their goals in the second quarter through Harmanpreet Singh (17th minute), who converted a penalty corner, and Mandeep Singh (28th). World […]
This Mumbai resident collected uneaten food from a flight to feed the needy
NEW DELHI: While many of us (you know who you are) aspire towards doing something for the hungry and the needy, a man aboard a flight from Mumbai to Jaipur decided to go one step ahead. How? A Facebook by Vishab Mehta, in which he recounted how he collected all the food wasted by people on the […]
15 places to visit in the beautiful valleys of Lahaul-Spiti
I The district of Lahaul-Spiti is a cold desert area as it hardly gets any rain. So places to visit in Lahaul-Spiti have a unique terrain that is exciting and adventurous. Mountain ranges here are bare, bereft of any vegetation. As you drive up and down the Trans-Himalayan range, you see the region’s stunning landscape. Snow is a […]
Nearly 100 Indians held at 2 detention centres in US, India establishes contact
The Indian mission in the US has established contact with two immigration detention centres where nearly 100 Indians, mostly from Punjab, are detained for illegally entering the country through its southern border. According to officials, around 40-45 Indians are at a federal detention centre in the Southern American State of New Mexico while 52 Indians, […]
Dipika Kakar: I am in a much happier space after marriage
With a pink saree and mehndi adorning her hands, Dipika Kakar looked like a new bride as she arrived for an exclusive conversation, with indianexpress.com, about her upcoming show Qayamat Ki Raat. The series is Dipika’s first project after her marriage with longtime boyfriend Shoaib Ibrahim and all eyes will be set on the actor. […]
Indian origin woman in Singapore faces jail term in biggest US Navy bribe case
SINGAPORE: A 57- year- old Indian origin Singaporean woman, accused of being involved in the largest bribery case in the history of the US Navy, may face a jail term of more than three years, a media report said on Friday. Sharon Rachael Gursharan Kaur, who was a lead contract specialist for the US Navy, was […]
Da-Bangg Reloaded: Salman Khan, Prabhudheva, Katrina Kaif rock the stage at Chicago
Salman Khan along with his Da-Bangg team have set the hearts racing in America and Canada with their scintillating performances. After a blockbuster beginning of the Da-Bangg tour at Atlanta, Katrina Kaif, Daisy Shah, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonakshi Sinha and Salman Khan entertained the audience in Chicago on Saturday. The Da-Banggg squad was joined by the dancing legend Prabhudheva […]
India slaps higher import duties on steel, agri products in retaliation to US tariff hikes
NEW DELHI: With the Trump administration increasing import duties and initiating trade war with various countries including India, the Indian government on Wednesday slapped higher duties on a number of items including apples, almonds, walnuts, diagnostic reagents and certain steel products. A bulk of these products figure in a list of items imported from the […]
Bigg Boss 11’s Hiten Tejwani, wife Gauri Pradhan recreate the magic of Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi
Actor Hiten Tejwani and actress Gauri Pradhan are simply one of the most endearing couples in the Television industry. The two are always seen in their chirpy and cheery mood, especially whenever together. Recently, at a family function held in the USA, Hiten and Gauri were seen dancing their heart out at a sangeet occasion. […]
Voices from the Valley: 60 Kashmiri artists from world over come together for an exhibition
A young graduate from MS University in Baroda back then, artist Veer Munshi recalls how in the 1980s he would often sit with his easel in his Anantnag home to paint in the tranquil surroundings. He would have never have imagined being forced to flee from home, as he had to in 1990. Three years […]
Delhi: Army major arrested over colleague’s wife murder
NEW DELHI: THE DELHI Police arrested an Army officer, Major Nikhil Rai Handa (40), from Meerut on Sunday in connection with the murder of another Army Major’s wife in the Capital. Shailza Dwivedi (35), wife of Major Amit Dwivedi, was found dead at Brar Square, near Delhi Cantonment Metro station, on Saturday. Police said her throat […]
Morgan Stanley raises $300 million for India focused infrastructure fund
MUMBAI: Morgan Stanley has raised close to $300 million in commitments for its India-focused infrastructure fund and is expected to make a formal first close soon, two people aware of the development said. The fund is Morgan Stanley’s maiden India-dedicated infrastructure fund. “Morgan Stanley, which has been in the market for sometime now for raising this […]
Punjabi Virsa 2018 Captivates with a Packed Musical Show
Click here for Photo Collage By Dr. Sarita Mehta HOUSTON: From the moment the performers came onstage, they established an interactive dialogue with the audience with their music and engaging personalities. Three energetic, internationally famous, Punjabi singers (who are also brothers), Manmohan Waris, Kamal Heer and Sangtar won the hearts of everyone with their nonstop fun-filled […]
