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Profile of the Month | Arzan Gonda

rmradmin — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:03:26 +0000

She got the smile, she got the moves. Arzan Gonda will wrap you around her little finger and make you dance like a Bollywood star. Recently in the news, Rhythm India Artistic Director Arzan Gonda sat down down for a

Crazy Lady In the Mirror a Book Review

rmradmin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:21:14 +0000

'Crazy Lady In the Mirror' is insanely funny. This collection of essays is an easy read but at the same time very engaging, as the author makes interesting observations on life situations and relationships.

Profile of the Month | Reetu Jain

rmradmin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:34:41 +0000

She was recently spotted on the front page of The New York Times as a US Citizen finding her American Dream in India. However Reetu Jain captivated our attention way back when she was a Houstonian.

Fashionista of the Month | Reji Joseph

rmradmin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:15:21 +0000

Reji Joseph is a very warm hearted lady with many talents. The bold, sassy outspoken Fashionista of the Month - Reji Joseph shares her style mantra with Lights Camera Action.

The Water Project

rmradmin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:43:36 +0000

Water Water everywhere but for some it is not that easy. To create awareness, UNICEF launched the Tap Project, an award winning campaign designed to provide clean water to children around the world.

Dance to the Tune of Literacy | 2012 Pratham Gala

rmradmin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:31:00 +0000

We all talk about India's corruption, poverty and other issues but the one thing that can resolve most of the problems is often ignored - literacy.

Profile of the Month | Pranav Kothari

rmradmin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:25:14 +0000

He is fun, he's cool and most importantly he wanted to join an organization with a purpose. Pranav has a fun personality making sure everyone is having a good time. In a nutshell he strives to help and give back to the community.

Shop at Saks Houston for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

rmradmin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:58:05 +0000

Saks Fifth Avenue has designated The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to receive 5% of purchases made with a registered Saks credit card

In Remembrance – A Salute to Yuki Rogers

rmradmin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:50:50 +0000

Her generosity and her smile are truly immortal and that was reflected on Saturday January 22, 2012 as Houston witnessed a packed house at the West Loop HCC Campus where her memorial service was hosted.

Profile of the Month | David Raj

rmradmin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:06:41 +0000

Born and raised in Chennai, India David is a true philanthropist who believes in creating a charity that is meaningful and helpful. Although while in the repartee of sharing anecdotes I had the opportunity to learn about his entrepreneurial skills.

RIP: Yuki Rogers

rmradmin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:38:17 +0000

Many of us knew Yuki through her community work in various arenas. While some may know her by her glamor, beauty and smile, it was her inner beauty, her giving spirit, her dedication to the causes she believed in that shone through and touched the lives of so many.

Fashionista of the Month | Mandy Kao

ruchi — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:38:04 +0000

She is the true personification of Style and Diva and no stranger to Houstonians. For several years she has been hosting high profile gala and charity events to benefit the Mandy Kao Foundation that focuses on serving as a bridge

Fashionista of the Month | Latika Bathija

rmradmin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:30:21 +0000

To us Latika has always made an impact as a sophisticated, stylish woman who makes an effort to look elegant and most importantly someone who knows how to put things together.

Profile of the Month | Sonal Bhuchar

rmradmin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:22:36 +0000

There might be plenty of speculations regarding women and their ability to multi-task but there are no doubts when it comes to super woman

Profile of the Month | Vibhu Sharma

rmradmin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:24:06 +0000

With now over fifty employees across four different countries and serving over 150 clients, the company is in the process of being one of the 6th fastest growing technology companies

Fall Fashion Trends

rmradmin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:37:35 +0000

Summer may still be in full bloom, but it’s never too early to start getting your closet ready for the fall. Luckily for our wallets a lot of what’s been hot this spring/summer season is continuing into winter.

Profile of the Month | Hidayat Khan

rmradmin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:12:38 +0000

There was so much pressure that he drifted away from music, but music was in his blood. On a recent visit to Houston, Texas renowned sitar maestro Hidayat Khan speaks to Lights Camera Action host Ruchi Mukherjee.

Commemorating 9/11 – Indo-Americans join hands in remembrance

rmradmin — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:02:50 +0000

9/11: A Decade Later was conducted on the steps of Sugar Land City Hall on Sunday 9/11/2011. The Mayor of Sugar Land, Jimmy Thompson spoke of the bravery displayed by the first responders and their ultimate sacrifice

On the Horizon – Fall/Winter 2011 | CrOp by David Peck

rmradmin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:15:18 +0000

CrOp’s Fall/Winter 2011 Collection, “On The Horizon”, was inspired by the upheaval of the Gulf Coast region as a result of the devastation hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and the Gulf Oil Spill, left in their wake.

Indians in Houston Support Anti-Corruption Protests in India

rmradmin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:08:14 +0000

As Anna Hazare's campaign against corruption strengthens, it has been called the new independence movement for India. The protest is not just exclusive to India. Indians living in the United States are also in full swing with the campaign and have held protests.

Recreating Beauty | Dr. 90210 – Raj Kanodia

rmradmin — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:03:02 +0000

-"Cosmetic surgery has become an increasingly acceptable procedure in the present lifestyle," says Raj. In order to give the best possible treatment Dr. Kanodia leans towards the goodness of both ayurveda and medicine. An ardent gardener, he felt the need to combine the

Interfaith Youth Camp

rmradmin — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:59:40 +0000

A three day youth camp was conducted July 19-21, 2011 by the Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston to focus on interfaith dialogue, community service, and leadership development. Students from various religions, cultures and ages 13-18 years got together at the Houston Bahá'í Center

Profile of the Month | Swatantra Jain

rmradmin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:27:16 +0000

At the recent 2011 JAINA Convention, Lights Camera Action's (LCA) Ruchi Mukherjee caught up with Houston entrepreneur, philanthropist, and fundraising committee of the Jain Convention member Swatantra Jain for a brief Q&A.

Fasting Against the Rules

rmradmin — Sun, 08 May 2011 01:28:18 +0000

Indian Americans in 11 cities across the United States fast in protest of recent Indian Embassy/Consulate policies that fracture patriotic connections to India. These US Citizens of Indian Origin practiced a 36-Hour fast on April 30, 2011 to protest: retroactive rules, high fees,

The Ugly Truth: Has A Disha (Hope) | Video Story

rmradmin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:26:02 +0000

Here is the much awaited video of the EK DISHA Speech by Dr. Sunitha Krishnan. The video contains the speech of Dr. Sunitha as she is introduced by Rick Pal followed by an interview of Dr. Krishnan with TV Asia Correspondent Ruchi Mukherjee.