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Due In A Few
June 17, 2013When Houston beauty Miriam Habib declares she is having a baby then Houston's who's who gather to celebrate. With an intimate group of friends and family, mama Sue Habib celebrated this happy news and daughter Miriam was glowing as ever.
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South Asian Beauty Heads to Vegas to Win Miss USA Title
June 12, 2013South Asian American beauty Paromita Mitra (21), presently Miss Mississippi USA, is headed to Las Vegas to participate in the 2013 Miss USA Pageant. Lights Camera Action host Ruchi Mukherjee caught up with this beauty queen at Uptown Park in Houston over a French brunch to learn more about her plans. Watch the interview.
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Gear Up for a Beautiful Summer with Alira Boutique Spa and Salon
June 10, 2013Alira Boutique Spa and Salon owner Escarle Silva is a passionate business woman and a single mother of two. She believes in beauty both inside and out, and so this summer she offered Lights Camera Action guests some serious makeovers.
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Liberty Kitchen & Oyster Bar Experience
June 7, 2013Foodie fans rejoice! Lights Camera Action has found THE place for oysters and burgers. The Liberty Kitchen & Oyster Bar has been around for some time, but why this Heights treasure managed to elude us for so long is a crime, and the appropriate LCA staff will be severely punished for their oversight.
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The Blue Man Group Returns
June 6, 2013Lights Camera Action had the privilege to watch the show on the opening night. It was a phenomenal experience watching the Blue Man Group performing Live on the 4th of June at Jones Hall, Houston Texas. The performance which was an explosion of comedy, music, and technology is a must watch for all.
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The Eleven XI Experience
June 5, 2013My treat began with mouth watering Grilled Oysters along with pristine oysters over ice from various parts of the country. The dilemma started when I had to decide on an entree.
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APAHA embraces Culture, Fashion and Style | Asian Month Celebration comes to an end with a Grand Gala
June 3, 2013It was a privilege to co-emcee the Asian Pacific American Heritage Association (APAHA) kick-off celebration on April 27, 2013, at the Houston Galleria Mall along side ABC Channel 13 Anchor Miya Shay. The month of May is recognized as the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
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Pathways to Wellness – Essential to Leading Full and Productive Lives
May 31, 2013Pathways to Wellness — this year’s theme for May is Mental Health Month — calls attention to strategies and approaches that help all Americans achieve wellness and good mental and overall health and fully embracing the concept of wellness.
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Lights Camera Action Hosts A Colorful Bollywood Night To Support Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
May 29, 2013A mixed crowd of young professionals, business owners, socialites and performers gathered at Proof Bar and Patio on May 23, 2013 to have a fun Bollywood Themed party to raise awareness and support for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Man & Woman of the Year Campaign.
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A Fashionable Outlet
May 22, 2013Fashion bloggers, style gurus and Houston Chronicle fashion/style writer Joy Sewing with THE OUTNET Content Director Njide Ugboma gathered at Hotel Zaza in Houston’s Museum District joined by The Coveteur to host an afternoon of fashion and fun for the city’s most influential women and media personalities.
Read more- Due In A Few
- South Asian Beauty Heads to Vegas to Win Miss USA Title
- Gear Up for a Beautiful Summer with Alira Boutique Spa and Salon
- Liberty Kitchen & Oyster Bar Experience
- The Blue Man Group Returns
- The Eleven XI Experience
- APAHA embraces Culture, Fashion and Style | Asian Month Celebration comes to an end with a Grand Gala
- Pathways to Wellness – Essential to Leading Full and Productive Lives
- Lights Camera Action Hosts A Colorful Bollywood Night To Support Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
- A Fashionable Outlet
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Due In A Few
June 17, 2013When Houston beauty Miriam Habib declares she is having a baby then Houston's who's who gather to celebrate. With an intimate group of friends and family, mama Sue Habib celebrated this happy news and daughter Miriam was glowing as ever.
Read moreAPAHA embraces Culture, Fashion and Style | Asian Month Celebration comes to an end with a Grand Gala
June 3, 2013It was a privilege to co-emcee the Asian Pacific American Heritage Association (APAHA) kick-off celebration on April 27, 2013, at the Houston Galleria Mall along side ABC Channel 13 Anchor Miya Shay. The month of May is recognized as the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Read moreA Fashionable Outlet
May 22, 2013Fashion bloggers, style gurus and Houston Chronicle fashion/style writer Joy Sewing with THE OUTNET Content Director Njide Ugboma gathered at Hotel Zaza in Houston’s Museum District joined by The Coveteur to host an afternoon of fashion and fun for the city’s most influential women and media personalities.
Read moreHats, Tea and a Wonderful Charity
May 16, 2013The 5th Annual Tea On The Lawn was a sold out luncheon with absolutely no empty seats, brought about by the graceful dedication of Committee Co-Chairs Natalie Noack and Aisha Dubose.
Read moreTears of Joy at the Texana Center 2013 Reaching for the Stars Bollywood Themed Gala
April 29, 2013Sugar Land, Texas seems like it can't get enough of Bollywood. A packed house was spotted at the 2013 Texana Center Reaching For the Stars Bollywood Themed Gala event at the Safari Ranch Texas.
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Mad Hatter Tea Party
May 3, 2013Rachel's Style Corner - This years Mad Hatter event was one of the best yet! It was the 6th Annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show that benefits Fort Bend Seniors 'Meals on Wheels'.
Read moreFashionista of the Month | Sneha Merchant
February 28, 2013This is not the first time this very chic lady has looked stunning. A mother of a three year old son, Sneha strives to give back to the community, a loving wife and most popular as a fashionable gal who most certainly makes 30 look like the new 20.
Read moreFashionista of the Month | Seema Sanghi
December 13, 2012This year once again the competition was tough but Seema Sanghi caught our attention as the Lights Camera Action's Fashionista of the Month.
Read moreThe Many Looks of Fashion with Roi Alan
November 29, 2012Lights Camera Action: Houston Society News Magazine struck a conversation with renowned hair stylist Roi Alan who worked very hard to give the models of Fashion Houston innovative and sexy hair styles.
Read moreGlobal Fashion Icons | What’s In Their Closet | Carolyn Farb
November 19, 2012In this episode of 'What's In Their Closet', Fashion Icon: Carolyn Farb who is very fondly known as the First Lady of Philanthrophy in Texas takes our viewers on a colorful journey in her very own home in Houston, Texas.
Read moreSocial Hour | Coverage of Local Events
The Blue Man Group Returns
June 6, 2013Lights Camera Action had the privilege to watch the show on the opening night. It was a phenomenal experience watching the Blue Man Group performing Live on the 4th of June at Jones Hall, Houston Texas. The performance which was an explosion of comedy, music, and technology is a must watch for all.
Read moreLights Camera Action Hosts A Colorful Bollywood Night To Support Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
May 29, 2013A mixed crowd of young professionals, business owners, socialites and performers gathered at Proof Bar and Patio on May 23, 2013 to have a fun Bollywood Themed party to raise awareness and support for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Man & Woman of the Year Campaign.
Read moreA Musical Night tune up to raise $250,000 for Virtuosi of Houston
May 17, 2013Lights Camera Action Houston Society News was in great company with Dominique Sachse, Nick Florescu, along with Amber Wills at the Legends of the Future Celebrating Motherhood Gala Concert Dinner.
Read moreFashionable International Mothers Walk the Runway with Lights Camera Action
May 14, 2013It was a full house at Wade Wilson Art on Friday May 10, 2013 with fashionistas, upcoming designers, beauty pageant winner, philanthropists and other distinguished guests for Lights Camera Action's 1st Annual International Mothers' Day Soirée.
Read moreIn The Rhythm – Bollywood Half-time Show
April 17, 2013Arzan Gonda with her very talented group of dancers were once again center stage (or court) at the Toyota Center Rockets half-time performance. All eyes were glued to the performers, dressed in sparkling red, blue, and gold costumes.
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Life Bytes | Special Interest Stories
South Asian Beauty Heads to Vegas to Win Miss USA Title
June 12, 2013South Asian American beauty Paromita Mitra (21), presently Miss Mississippi USA, is headed to Las Vegas to participate in the 2013 Miss USA Pageant. Lights Camera Action host Ruchi Mukherjee caught up with this beauty queen at Uptown Park in Houston over a French brunch to learn more about her plans. Watch the interview.
Read moreGear Up for a Beautiful Summer with Alira Boutique Spa and Salon
June 10, 2013Alira Boutique Spa and Salon owner Escarle Silva is a passionate business woman and a single mother of two. She believes in beauty both inside and out, and so this summer she offered Lights Camera Action guests some serious makeovers.
Read moreProfile of the Month | Dr. Kiran Mishra
February 8, 2013Studies have shown that couples that consult a marriage counselor or see a therapist before tying the knot are much happier and have a longer lasting relationship than otherwise. Keeping that in mind Lights Camera Action Houston Society News was happy to intervene with A&E Network Show Intervention's Psychologist Dr. Kiran Mishra.
Read moreProfile of the Month | Hanh Tran
October 16, 2012She is funny, she is stylish and you cannot forget her black Chanel glasses. Hanh Tran is the seventh and youngest child of Vietnamese-Chinese immigrants, this Houstonian artist's work with oil on canvas is based on self-study of the human form, nature, culture and emotion.
Read moreProfile of the Month | Susana Gago
September 9, 2012We are all different and special. In my opinion a woman should find her own style. What works for me is to choose freely what to wear and how to wear it and I usually don't care what others think. There are so many limitations to our freedom already so why should we
Read moreRaasthe with Ruchi | Travel & Food Related Stories
Liberty Kitchen & Oyster Bar Experience
June 7, 2013Foodie fans rejoice! Lights Camera Action has found THE place for oysters and burgers. The Liberty Kitchen & Oyster Bar has been around for some time, but why this Heights treasure managed to elude us for so long is a crime, and the appropriate LCA staff will be severely punished for their oversight.
Read moreThe Eleven XI Experience
June 5, 2013My treat began with mouth watering Grilled Oysters along with pristine oysters over ice from various parts of the country. The dilemma started when I had to decide on an entree.
Read moreSpring Delight With Latin Bites
May 13, 2013Spring is in full swing and restaurants across Houston are rolling out new menus for the season. One of LCA's favorites is Latin Bites, who previewed for us a fresh selection, with some new dishes based around the key ingredient, quinoa.
Read moreRodeo Uncorked – Best Bites
March 1, 2013It's Rodeo time again fellow Houstonian's, and Lights Camera Action is on the scene to bring you the best of western food, drink, and fashion from the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo!
Read moreDamian’s Cucina Italiana Completes 30 years
February 21, 2013Damian's Cucina Italiana, located in Midtown Houston, oozes old-world charms and their new menu items ensures old-world tastes to match! Lights Camera Action was recently invited to sample Damian's new menu selections and we were not disappointed.
Read moreTalking Points | Discussions, Lectures & Editorials
Pathways to Wellness – Essential to Leading Full and Productive Lives
May 31, 2013Pathways to Wellness — this year’s theme for May is Mental Health Month — calls attention to strategies and approaches that help all Americans achieve wellness and good mental and overall health and fully embracing the concept of wellness.
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Clements Rhythm
January 17, 2013I created an 'everyone-was-welcome-to-participate' club, so that anyone, no matter how little their experience with dance, they could participate. To me, dance is meant to bring individuals together who enjoy the beats and rhythms of music, as dance is also a form of expression in which the individual can showcase their feelings, thoughts, and emotions.
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2012 Survivor Honoree Therese Flaherty Regarding Her Fairytale Ending
December 19, 2012After a series of tests that included a screening mammogram, diagnostic mammogram, ultra-sound and biopsy, I received the dreaded news: I had breast cancer.
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Beyond the 3 ‘R’s…
December 7, 2012But what has not changed are the basic Rs… "Reading, ‘Riting and ‘Rithmetic" are still as relevant today as they were a century ago. They are what brought us to this age of “the cloud” and they are what will take us, as a nation at the cutting edge, to the next frontier.
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Asia Society Texas Center
November 2, 2012Paint The Town With Hanh Tran | As an artist, there are certain thought processes that I go through, but the common thread that we all have is our own individual creative minds that create the work without duplication or compromise.
Read more- Pathways to Wellness – Essential to Leading Full and Productive Lives
- Clements Rhythm
- 2012 Survivor Honoree Therese Flaherty Regarding Her Fairytale Ending
- Beyond the 3 ‘R’s…
- Asia Society Texas Center
L'Amour | Weddings, Dating & Relationship Advice
Online Dating – To Upload One’s Picture or Not?
May 20, 2013I’m ready to put some real effort into my search for a partner, and I’ve decided to try online dating. I’m uncomfortable putting my picture up online but have been told that not doing so is a mistake. What do you think?
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The Power Couple – A Love Story Perfectly Arranged
March 15, 2013The Sugar Land, Texas based Sonal and Dr. Subodh Bhuchar are known as the power couple, of course they very modestly shy away from such name tags but the Indian American community has witnessed their love, friendship and various political and philanthropic endeavors.
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Can Competing Political Affiliations Wreck a Relationship?
March 12, 2013From your experience as a professional dating coach and matchmaker, do you think long-term relationships are really feasible between people with different political views, for example, a Democrat and a Republican? I’m curious: does this issue ever come up when dealing with your clients?
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Simply A Love Story..
February 25, 2013Lights Camera Action Host Ruchi Mukherjee settles down with Sameera and Anas for a tête-à-tête at Poshak Boutique Wedding Lounge. Here is their story.
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An Arranged Love story
February 14, 2013By Ruchi Mukherjee This Valentine’s Day Lights Camera Action Houston Society News is out on a mission to look out for Houston’s Top Love Stories. On this special occasion, joining us is a very special couple in the Sugarland area, Asha and Pankaj Dhume, a true example of love, success an...
Read more- Online Dating – To Upload One’s Picture or Not?
- The Power Couple – A Love Story Perfectly Arranged
- Can Competing Political Affiliations Wreck a Relationship?
- Simply A Love Story..
- An Arranged Love story