An Indian-origin couple in USA has donated USD250,000 to the Houston mayor’s fund for Harvey relief, set up in the aftermath of the tropical storm that wreaked havoc in the US state of Texas.
Author: Garima Kapil
Five things to do over the weekend of September 23-24
Watching a fighting championship to experiencing the rejoice of meditation, this weekend promises to give a choice to pick your mood.
Navratri – Durga and Rama: The myths, history and rituals of the nine-day Hindu festival
The nine-day long festival of Navratri (literally meaning nine nights) is one of the most widely celebrated in the Hindu religion. Celebrated to honour Goddess Durga, who symbolises power and purity, Navratri is famous for the ritual of fasting.
Deepika Padukone wishes fans on Navratri with her highly-awaited Padmavati posters
Actress Deepika Padukone wished everyone on Navratri in a delightful way as she posted the poster of her upcoming movie Padmavati on social media. The most awaited film of the year will see her in the character of Rani Padmini, starring alongside Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor.
USINPAC hosts visiting youth leaders from India, discusses trade and investment opportunities
The US India Political Action Committee (USINPAC) hosted a dinner reception for a delegation of youth political leaders from India this week. The upcoming young politicians are in the United States to learn its best practices in political and civic engagements.
Apsaras Arts presents ‘Anjaneyam – Hanuman’s Ramayana’ in Kalaa Utsavam 2017
Apsaras Arts presents ‘Anjaneyam – Hanuman’s Ramayana’ in Kalaa Utsavam 2017. The ancient Indian epic poem narrates The Ramayana.
New Deputy Indian Ambassador to US lauds diaspora for role in developing Indo-US ties
The Indo-US cooperation has reached a level which was “unimaginable” a decade ago, a senior Indian diplomat has said as he lauded the diaspora for its role in expanding bilateral ties, reported PTI.
Bollywood glam in Indian Govt initiative Swachch Bharat Abhiyan
Anushka Sharma is the latest Bollywood celebrity to come on board Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and the actor said she was honoured to be a part of the “noble initiative.”
B Vijayagopal to perform ‘Muralidhara – Call of the Bamboo’ on November 17
A regular session musician of legendary AR Rahman, Harris Jayaraj and GV Prakash, B Vijayagopal gave his first flute recital at the age of six.
A rising star in the Carnatic music scene, Vijay is one of the few artists who straddles the world of classical and film music.
NRI’s driver victim of snatching in NCR after ATM visit
The driver of an NRI staying in Sector 50 Noida was looted of INR1 lakh by two motorcycle-riding youths who hit his car on Noida elevated road on Saturday.
