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Indo American Chamber of Commerce Gala »

A decent crowd gathered for the 13th Annual Indo American Chamber of Commerce Gala themed 'United in Excellence' on Saturday August 25, 2012 at the Hilton Americas Hotel, Downtown Houston.... (Read more)

Posted on: August 30, 2012 @ 12:04 pm

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9th Annual Woman’s Hospital of Texas Labor Day Luncheon and Style Show »

The afternoon was a packed house with more than 500 guests showing full support to the event that targeted to benefit the March of Dimes. This has become a tradition now as the organization has been celebrating fashion while raising awareness and funds that directly support Houston area moms and... (Read more)

Posted on: @ 8:26 am

9th Annual Womans Hospital of Texas Labor Day Luncheon and Style Show (3)

Bistro Alex Restaurant Weeks Experience »

Bistro Alex is firmly rooted in Houston tradition, being part of the well known Brennan family of restaurants. The establishment owes its name to Alex Brennan who trained at the prestigious La Varrene Culinary Arts School in Paris. He's brought all of the virtues of superior French culinary standards and combined them with the welcoming homestyle hospitality of the South... (Read more)

Posted on: August 23, 2012 @ 6:37 pm

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Festival Celebrates Indian Independence with Dancing, Singing, and Food »

Hundreds of members from Houston’s South Asian community gathered at Stafford Civic Center on Sunday for the India Fest, which commemorated India’s 66th Independence... (Read more)

Posted on: August 20, 2012 @ 11:14 am

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Eid Mubarak – King of South Asian Cuisine: Biryani »

A wide array of spices like cumin, cardamom, nutmeg, pepper cloves and others fried along with rice in 'ghee' (clarified butter), this popular dish is made in many ways in India. Each state has its own recipe. The most popular ones are Lucknow and Hyderabad... (Read more)

Posted on: August 19, 2012 @ 4:53 pm

Chicken Biryani from Mezban

Iftar Dinner with Houston Mayor & Independence Day Celebration with New Consul General of India in Houston »

Patriotic Indian Americans beat the humidity and rising temperatures to celebrate India's 66th Independence Day at the residence of the new Consul General of India in Houston Hon. Harish Parvathaneni.... (Read more)

Posted on: August 18, 2012 @ 12:59 pm

India Independance Day 2012 - Houston (2)

Sweet Talk at Dolce Delights »

When we crave for something sweet, most of the time it comes with a guilty conscience. Not the case at Dolce Delights as Hong Kong native and Baylor University graduate in fashion merchandising, owner Candace Chang's love for fashion and desserts led her to learn to cook something that is delicious and fewer in... (Read more)

Posted on: August 16, 2012 @ 12:07 am

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Sikh Temple Shooting Felt Around the Nation – Houston Sikh Advocate Reflects on Tragedy »

One of the common misconceptions is that people who wear the turban and have a beard are a part of a terrorist group organization. When, in fact, 99% of the time you see a turbaned American, they are of the Sikh faith, and we’re the fifth largest faith [in the... (Read more)

Posted on: August 15, 2012 @ 11:43 pm

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City Hall Lights Up in Memory of Victims of the Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting »

It was a very emotional evening to see people with tears in their eyes as they paid respect to those who lost their lives in a Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) but at the same time strengthen their belief in the goodness of... (Read more)

Posted on: August 10, 2012 @ 9:26 am

City Hall Lights Up in Memory of Victims of the Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting (6)

And the Answer is… To Give Up! »

It's been a blissful first six months, so here's the answer folks: give up! I know, it sounds pessimistic, but listen, there's more... How many people have you known that tell you that it was when they gave up they finally found 'The One'?... (Read more)

Posted on: August 6, 2012 @ 10:27 am

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