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Literacy! That is my Reason! What’s Yours? – Pratham Young Professionals Inaugural Event »

About 200 young professionals and prominent Indian Americans gathered at the spacious chic Hudson Lounge on Thursday August 25th for the inauguration of Pratham Young Professionals in Houston,... (Read more)

Posted on: August 30, 2011 @ 3:53 pm

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Are we heading for an Anna-rchy? »

And while the question is still debated upon, people are still out on streets protesting and supporting Anna in his fight for what can be termed as “my way or no way”.... (Read more)

Posted on: August 27, 2011 @ 10:28 am

Anna Hazare on Fast unto Death Photo by Ramesh Lalwani

Bistro Alex: Restaurant Weeks Experience »

Located inside the sophisticated Hotel Sorella, this restaurant brags of a great cozy ambiance with an excellent wine list and warm service. For the Houston Restaurant Weeks Bistro Alex paid good attention to spices, texture and flavors that impress all... (Read more)

Posted on: August 26, 2011 @ 9:36 am

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Pratham Young Professionals »

Pratham Young Professionals was started to instill the passion of Pratham in the hearts of the young professionals in Houston. “We believe that young professionals have the potential to assist in the cause through their skills, talents, networking and... (Read more)

Posted on: August 24, 2011 @ 9:36 am

Pratham Young Professionals Leadership Team and Mentors

India Fest Celebrates Indian Culture »

India’s 65th Independence Day was celebrated at the George R. Brown Convention Center on Saturday August 20, 2011 with many prominent dignitaries including the Mayor of Houston and a cultural... (Read more)

Posted on: August 23, 2011 @ 9:08 am

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Shammi Kapoor – Legends never die »

Yahoo! will always remind us of the flamboyant rock n roll inspired Shammi Kapoor before anything else. His boisterous sensuality and stylish swagger made him the first male pin-up earning him the tag of the Indian... (Read more)

Posted on: August 20, 2011 @ 1:58 pm

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Summer is getting HAUTE! WOW’s Sizzling Summer Soiree »

More than 300 hundred fashionably dressed (mostly ladies) flocked to Tootsie Land on August 17, 2011 to support WOW (Women of... (Read more)

Posted on: August 19, 2011 @ 11:50 am

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It’s Bright, Airy and Fun: Brasserie 19 has the French Connection »

With a passion for food and armed with the motto “communication is the most important key to success in the restaurant business,” Virene seems to know the tricks of the trade. Located in a busy strip mall of River Oaks, Brasserie 19 got its 'number' from the zip code of the... (Read more)

Posted on: August 17, 2011 @ 2:01 pm

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Celebrating India’s Independence and Tagore Society Celebrates Indian Music »

Today August 15, 2011 India celebrates 64 years of independence. The celebrations started off at 9am in the morning with the flag hoisting ceremony at the residence of Consul General of India in... (Read more)

Posted on: August 15, 2011 @ 4:45 pm

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Ramadan: A time of fasting, feasting & connecting! »

An age where we are trying to justify our religion and practices, where we are desperately trying to explain that Islam stands for peace and not war, this definitely comes as a welcome change. All was not lost. Even if we are tagged as modern muslims with liberal... (Read more)

Posted on: August 12, 2011 @ 2:03 pm

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