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The Consulate General of India, Houston is pleased to release the teaser of our new podcast series, Texas Diaries, dedicated to preserving the lived experiences and inspiring journeys of the Indian diaspora in the Southern United States. Our inaugural episode features Col. (Retd.) R.P.S. Bhalla — a distinguished nonagenarian, decorated Indian Army veteran, pioneering professional in the United States, philanthropist, …

The Consulate General of India in Houston continues its ongoing efforts to reach out to the Indian diaspora and provide timely, accurate, and accessible consular information. As part of these continuous initiatives, the Consulate hosted a Special Consular Information Session on Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) applications on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Consulate. The session provided detailed guidance …

Avishka Dudala is an eighth-grader at Lorene Rogers Middle School in Prosper ISD (Dallas suburb). Texas is a finalist at Scripps National Spelling Bee 2026 competition. iAsianews wish Avishka all the best to night’s finals in Washington, D.C.

A Grand Celebration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel will be happening in Hyderabad on Sunday, 31st of May 2026 at Exhibition Grounds Nampally, Hyderabad. This event is Hosted by Bharat Bharathi- Hyderabad. There will be lots of cultural programs, live performances, Food Festival, Exhibitions and more. Please come and celebrate the Festival. If you need more …

Bharat Bharati is an apolitical and non-profit organisation working for the cause of national integrity, cultural unity and harmony among various socio-linguistic diaspora of India. Such goals are pursued through organising various socio-cultural programs by the organisation, on regular basis since more than 17 years in Surat, Gujarat and in other major cities of India. Apart from pursuing these virtuous …

As part of the series of events leading up to the 12th International Day of Yoga, the Consulate General of India, Houston, organized a Chair Yoga session conducted by Ms. Meena Kankani — promoting Yoga for Wellness, Wisdom, and World Peace. @CGIHOU urges all Yoga enthusiasts, community members, and friends of India to participate in the events being organized by …

McKinney, Texas, May 10 — Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP-USA), Dallas Chapter, has organized a massive Victory Celebration in McKinney, TX on Sun May 10, 2026, commemorating BJP’s victories in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, along with significant gains in Kerala. Scores of Indian Americans including men, women and children with all gaiety have enthusiastically participated in the celebrations. The …

Over 600 Indian Americans Gathered at Royal Albert Palace, Edison, NJ to Mark Defining Moment in India’s Democratic Journey Edison, NJ — May 15, 2026 — Overseas Friends of BJP-USA (OFBJP-USA) hosted a grand victory celebration on May 15, 2026 at the Royal Albert Palace in Edison, NJ drawing more than 600 men, women, and children from across the tri-state …

Consul General D. C. Manjunath attended the BAANA Makar Sankranti Mela, organised by the Bhojpuri Awadhi Association of North America, in Frisco, Texas. CG highlighted India’s rich cultural diversity and the vital role played by the diaspora in preserving and promoting regional traditions abroad. The vibrant celebrations reflected the spirit of unity, heritage, and community engagement. More than 1000 people …

న్యూజెర్సీలోని శ్రీ శివ విష్ణు దేవాలయం ప్రాంగణంలో సాయి దత్త పీఠం & సాంస్కృతిక కేంద్రం ఆధ్వర్యంలో ఆధ్యాత్మికంగా ఉత్తేజకరమైన మీట్ అండ్ గ్రీట్ – నారీ శక్తి కార్యక్రమం ఘనంగా నిర్వహించబడింది. ఈ కార్యక్రమానికి ప్రముఖ సనాతన ధర్మ పరిరక్షకురాలు శ్రీమతి మాధవి లత కొంపెల్ల ముఖ్య అతిథిగా హాజరై, వివిధ ప్రాంతాల నుండి వచ్చిన భక్తులు మరియు సమాజ సభ్యులను ఆధ్యాత్మికంగా ప్రేరేపించారు. సభను ఉద్దేశించి మాట్లాడిన శ్రీమతి మాధవి లత కొంపెల్ల, సనాతన ధర్మం యొక్క శాశ్వత ప్రాసంగికతను వివరించడంతో …