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Anxious investors watched stock market tickers as the Sensex took a dive May 23. (Getty Images file photo)Bernanke’s Remarks on Quantitative Easing Roils Indian Stock Market
The Sensex dropped 365 points, or nearly 2%, after the U.S. Fed chief hinted at scaling back the economic stimulus package in the light of improved economic conditions. Finance Minister P. Chidambaram sought to ease concerns, saying there was no cause for nervousness.
Despite highlighting their conversions to Christianity on the campaign trail, Republican Governors Bobby Jindal of Louisiana (right) and Nikki Haley of South Carolina (left) were able to rely on strong Indian American support in their respective electoral bids. And behind the often Christianized rhetoric of the Republican Party is a message consistent with the conservative social views and wholesome family values of Indian Americans, write the authors of this “Other Voices” piece.Indian Americans Voting Against Their Interest
Indian Americans joined the Democratic Party nearly half a century ago, and show no signs of leaving. Their support has remained steady even as the Democratic Party of 1965 — whose immigration reform efforts opened the door to Indian emigrants — has evolved into a party inimical to the values and i
Minoo Gupta (l), seen here with her family, is Senior Director of Engineering in Cloud and Networking Division at Citrix.Giving Education Your Best Shot Is Key to Success: Minoo Gupta
Sukrutha Raman Bhadouria is a co-organizer of Bay Area Girl Geek Dinners. She interviews women in technology and shares their life experiences with others. In this interview, she speaks with Minoo Gupta, Sr. Director of Engineering, in Cloud and Networking Division at Citrix.
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A Tapestry of Faiths Binds Houston's Diverse Communities with a Common Goal
The mood at this year’s annual Tapestry Gala by the Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston was restrained but decidedly jubilant as the 44 year-old non-profit celebrated the biggest achievements of its long existence looking forward to its expanded facilities that will serve upto 10,000 hot meals
Eight Kids from Houston Area to Compete in National Dharma Bee Finale
The regional Dharma Bee contest was held at the Arya Samaj of Greator Houston on Saturday April 27. Almost seventy contestants from Kindergarten to grade eight participated in the second level regional quiz competition on Swami Vivekananda and Lord Krishna.
Indo American Political Action Committee Meets with California Congressman Ed Royce
Despite being a Mother’s Day weekend and a pleasant Saturday afternoon ideal for outdoor activities, about 30 people made it to the Mayuri restaurant on Westheimer to listen to the two speakers that the Indo American Political Action Committee had invited to meet with the community on May 11.
Karan Singh is set to be honored with the Doshi Bridgebuilder Award during a Vedanta conference at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, Calif. June 15. (Green Cross Web site)Former Ambassador, Kashmir Leader Karan Singh to Be Honored at Vedanta Conference
Karan Singh, a member of India’s Parliament and a world-renowned author, scholar, philanthropist and former ambassador to the United States, will receive the Doshi Bridgebuilder Award during a two-day conference on Vedanta and Vedantic philosophy at Loyola Marymount University June 15-16.
Independent Publisher Book Awards to Honor Late Author with Gold Medal
“The Eleven Karmic Spaces: Choosing Freedom from the Patterns That Bind You” by the late Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati of Sebastian, Florida, is set to receive the Gold Medal in the New Age (Mind-Body-Spirit) category at the 17th annual 2013 Independent Publisher Book Awards.
The Smithsonian is set to hold an exhibition about the history of yoga, titled “Yoga: The Art of Transformation,” Oct. 19 to Jan. 26, 2014. (Smithsonian Web site)Smithsonian to Launch World’s First Yoga History Exhibit
“Yoga: The Art of Transformation,” dubbed as the world’s first exhibition of the visual history of yoga, will be held at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Oct. 19 to Jan. 26, 2014.

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