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I Lost Not Only the Markets, But My Relatives and Friends as Well By Ram Chandra Bhatta On the morning of August 26, upon waking up, my hand reached for my cellphone resting on the charger. As I scrolled through social media, a photograph caught my eye and stopped me in my tracks. The Jalapa Devi Temple, located in Devighat—just …

లండన్ ఉత్సవ్ సమితి వినాయక చవితి వేడుకలు లండన్‌లోని సటన్, క్రోయ్‌డాన్ ప్రాంతాల్లో నివసిస్తున్న తెలుగు ప్రజలు లండన్ ఉత్సవ్ సమితి ఆధ్వర్యంలో వినాయక చవితి వేడుకలను భక్తిశ్రద్ధలతో, అత్యంత వైభవంగా జరుపుకున్నారు. సెప్టెంబర్ 19, 2026 (శనివారం) నిర్వహించిన ఈ వేడుకలకు పెద్ద సంఖ్యలో తెలుగు కుటుంబాలు హాజరై సందడి చేశాయి. ఈ సందర్భంగా ప్రత్యేకంగా ప్రతిష్ఠించిన వినాయకుడికి వేద మంత్రోచ్చారణల మధ్య శాస్త్రోక్తంగా పూజలు, అభిషేకాలు, అర్చనలు నిర్వహించారు. చిన్నారులు, పెద్దలు భక్తిశ్రద్ధలతో పూజా కార్యక్రమాల్లో పాల్గొని స్వామివారి ఆశీస్సులు పొందారు. …

ATA New Jersey Hosts Eco-Friendly Ganesha Idol-Making Event for Children Edison, New Jersey: American Telugu Association (ATA) New Jersey organized a vibrant eco-friendly Ganesha idol-making event for children, bringing together tradition, creativity, and environmental responsibility. The young participants enthusiastically crafted beautiful Lord Ganesha idols using natural clay. Each creation reflected their imagination, artistic talent, and commitment to protecting the environment …

The Consulate General of India in Houston was pleased to participate in the special event on June 1, 2026 marking the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Foundation for India Studies (FIS) and Rice University—a significant step toward preserving and documenting the rich history of the Indian American community in Houston and beyond. Consul General D.C. Manjunath …

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 …

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 …

Overseas Friends of BJP-USA (OFBJP-USA) hosted a meet-and-greet program for Smt. Madhavi Kolli, Vice President of the Telangana BJP, who is currently visiting the United States. A large gathering of Indian Americans came together at Royal Albert Palace in Edison, NJ, to meet and welcome her. Smt. Kolli narrated her experience campaigning in West Bengal and described how she worked …

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 …

The Consulate General of India, Houston, conveys its deep appreciation to the Houston Military Affairs Committee (HMAC) for recognizing India as the “Honoured Country” at the 2026 Annual Armed Forces Day Military Ball, held annually to honor the military and veteran community, on 16 May 2026 at the Houston Marriott Westchase. The Consulate expresses its sincere thanks to Commander Eugene …