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Facebook & Valentine’s – How the two are Psychologically Related?

rmradmin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:12:37 +0000

If you understand these two sayings, you might, and we stress “might” score yourself a date today! So before you hit the “Poke” button on your crush’s wall, read this first!

The Heart of the Matter | Joy of Giving

rmradmin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:02:55 +0000

By Sonal Bhuchar. As January rolls into our lives, restoring routine and normalcy, the weekend calendar starts filling up with Charity Balls and Galas and the need to run in to stores to pick out

Remembering Dev Anand

rmradmin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:08:47 +0000

When Dev Anand died on December 3, 2011, at the age of eighty-eight years, my initial reaction was one of a personal loss. We don’t want anyone to die, especially talented people, who gave us so many wonderful memories.

The Heart of the Matter | New Beginnings, New Boundaries… or Not!

ruchi — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:21:34 +0000

As the sounds of Auld Lang Syne ring out the old and bring in the new, the annual ritual of New Year’s resolutions and promises brings in visions of weight loss, exercise, meditation maybe, learning new skills or shedding some old tricks.

Steve Jobs and I

rmradmin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:00:49 +0000

Imagination is the most powerful resource in the world. As long as the human mind can transcend and go beyond what is possible, the future is safe. The Beatles, John Lennon, and Steve Jobs shared a common characteristic that I admired—imagination.

The Veil: To Be or Not to Be

rmradmin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:38:06 +0000

It is strange to see how people react when you talk about the imposing or banning of the veil in Islam. In most cases either they defend it passionately or attack it with ferocity.

Are we heading for an Anna-rchy?

rmradmin — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:28:55 +0000

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”.

Shammi Kapoor – Legends never die

rmradmin — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:58:38 +0000

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 Elvis.

Ramadan: A time of fasting, feasting & connecting!

rmradmin — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:03:23 +0000

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 thoughts

Slutwalk: Real Cause and No Effect!

rmradmin — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:49:25 +0000

However, many raised questions whether Slutwalk was actually the appropriate way to raise awareness of sexual harassment. The social networking sites went into a tizzy with people discussing and questioning if there really was a reason for exhibitionism to raise awareness

No Fringe Benefits!

rmradmin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:35:23 +0000

Considering you are best of friends and understand each other perfectly. So how does it matter when a little bit of sex gets involved. It’s just taking your friendship to bed, isn’t it? Well, life is not as simple as it seems.

Terror Strikes Mumbai Again: Indian Americans Enraged!

rmradmin — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:07:32 +0000

July 13, 2011: Three bomb blasts in Mumbai shocks Mumbaikars and outrages Indian Americans. Ruchi Mukherjee speaks to some prominent media personalities and other individuals who share their views, feelings and

IACCGH Healthcare Reception | Healthcare Reform by Dan Wolterman

rmradmin — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:08:33 +0000

Event: The Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston hosted a Healthcare Reception on April 6, 2011 at the Hilton Houston Post Oak with Dan Wolterman President & CEO, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System.

Interview with Mayor of Houston Annise Parker

rmradmin — Tue, 18 May 2010 17:46:29 +0000

Houston Correspondent Ruchi Mukherjee caught up with Mayor of Houston Annise Parker at a Rotary Club of Houston Skyline event

In Conversation with Pico Iyer

rmradmin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:07:12 +0000

Asia Society Texas Center hosted an event to meet and discuss internationally acclaimed writer Pico Iyer and his book The Open Road: The Global Journey of the fourteenth Dalai Lama. Pico Iyer, a frequent contributor

Talking Points | Slumdog Millionaire

rmradmin — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:17:43 +0000

Hollywood film Slumdog Millionaire's recent success sparked controversies and debates amongst people around the globe. Americans loved it while some Indians raised eyebrows. Before the movie walks the red carpet of the 2009 Oscars Awards, Lights Camera Action hosted a discussion

Talking Points | What is the future of India?

rmradmin — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:25:42 +0000

In continuation with the Mumbai attacks that stirred anger and a helplessness not just amoungst Indians living in India but NRIs voiced out too. Feature/News Journalist Ruchi M hosted a talk show at the waterwall in Houston, Texas to get some reactions.

Creative Voices, Creative Minds: The Vietnamese American Experience

rmradmin — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:58:15 +0000

It was an evening of interesting conversation and interaction with Dai Huynh, Houston Chronicle's food and travel journalist; Chloe Dao, Bravo's Project Runway winner; Andrew Lam, syndicated writer, author, editor; Lan Tran, award winning

The Vietnamese American Experience

rmradmin — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:28:38 +0000

In his engaging and thoughtful style Andrew Lam enticed the audience from start to end with his story of lifelong struggle for identity, both in society and his own. Lam told of his heart break and how that

Rohit Vyas’s Corner

rmradmin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:43:20 +0000

I turned around to be greeted by a tall, handsome, grinning Abhishekh Bachchan who says "Hello, Rohit. How've you been?" I've known Abhishek when he was a college-going

Festive Talk

rmradmin — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:00:54 +0000

The deeper significance of Janmashtami is that Shri Krishna really needs to be manifested in our heart to help us root out the evils within us that has emerged from our attachment to Maya, or material creation.

Talking With Waheeda Rehman

rmradmin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:06:03 +0000

While boarding the flight together Ruchi spoke to the Chaudhvi Ka Chaand, Waheeda Rehman, who was accompanied by her twenty something daughter Kashvi in Seattle

Talking With Actor Rahul Bose

rmradmin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:30:46 +0000

Not so thrilled about his thousand dollar date, Rahul stretched his legs on the ottoman proceeding with his interview, which turned out to be quite intriguing as we talked about dating, love, and sex

Model/Actress Pooja Batra Talking

rmradmin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:59:26 +0000

International woman's day is the day that women carved out to celebrate their accomplishments, their contributions and their potential. The Day has come to be observed around the world as a joyful