IAN UNPLUGGED 2448 113024 On Sat, November 30, 2024 from, 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmericanews.com), on Classically Yours with Jyoti, listen to Bollywood songs based on Raag Des

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Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, November 30, 2024 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-news.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen by downloading the masalaradio app.

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4:20 pm Thanksgiving has come and gone, the meals have been served and the Turkey has been eaten. Everyone has an idea about Thanksgiving and the Pilgrims but did you know when it became a national holiday? Or have any idea about Franksgiving? We did a little bit of poking around and thought you might enjoy learning more about this quintessential American holiday, especially those who are New Americans like us.

4:50 pm The local chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs – better known as TiE – relishes showcasing new innovative ideas through regular meetings and holding competitions, like the TiE U Global Hackathon held on November 1 through 3, which yielded two winners with innovative projects. We asked TiE Houston Education Chair & Board Member Dr. Ravi Brahmbhatt to tell us more about this and introduce us to the two winners Luka Neal and Adel Sisy. 

5:30 pm The new movie by Shoojit Sircar, I want To Talk, opened up on November 22, It has been highly acclaimed for its subject matter dealing with the multiple health and emotionalcrises of a young man known for his marketing acumen, Arjun Sen, played onscreen by the Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan in a strong, character portrayal. It is a remarkable story of a man’s will to overcome many obstacles and persevere and we are very proud to have Sen in our studio today to tell his story.

Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest host Sridhar Kotha)

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, August 17, 2024 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 5 years of Podcasts and have had over 10,400 hits.

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4:20 pm This weekend, starting on Thursday, August 15 through Sunday, August 18, the Ashtalakshmi Temple on Synott Rd. officially inaugurates the giant 90-foot statue of Hanuman which will be visible from miles away. Made of bronze, it is located in a clearing on the temple site and is the tallest statue of Hanuman in the US. Once again, we turn to temple Board members Dr. Ravi Timarisa and his brother, Dr. Chary Timarisa to tell us how this project was envisioned and details of the ongoing festivities.

5:00 pm In the brutal summer sun of Houston, we are all advised to use plenty of sunscreen on exposed parts of the body. Yet a simple task like driving in short sleeves can give your left arm a tan and we think nothing about it. Skincare can be crucial as the body ages, but what works best on South Asians, who are also more susceptible to skin cancers? Dr. Tejas Desai of Heights Dermatology joins us today to explain what some common skin problems are and how to treat them.

5:30 pm The rape and murder of a 31 year-old doctor in Kolkata, India at the government run RG Kar Medical College on August 9 has led to waves of protests and strikes all across the nation with demands of justice and more safety procedures. It has also galvanized many outraged Houstonians and we turn to Sayoni Bhattacharya, Dinesh Adhikari and Mondakini Chatterjee from the Bengali community for their reaction.

Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.

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(Guest host Sridhar Kotha in for Sanchali Basu)

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, November 25, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 4 years of Podcasts and have had over 8,100 hits.

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4:20 pm In Texas, all the news is focused on the border wall and apprehending migrants, but what happens after they get arrested? For those who have current visas, what is their recourse after they have been detained? What is the deportation process like and what are the aftereffects for future attempts to enter the country? We turn to immigration attorney James Parker with the laws firm of Willy Nanayakkara for answers.

5:00 pm More Indians are turning their backs on professional life, especially after retirement, and moving back to the land in farming, nature reserves or a combination, like in the case of Texas Gaushala, a 20-acre farm sanctuary for cows just north of Hwy 290 and Kickapoo Road in Waller. It thrives on a cow-centered ecosystem and by the simple act of feeding a cow which can nurture your inner self. We turn to President Abhinav Goswami and volunteer Poonam Taneja for more information on this unique farm.

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Plus, our entire 42 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University. 

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(Guest host Sridhar Kotha in for Sanchali Basu)

On Sat, November 25, 2023, from 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), Jay & Sridhar discuss “Is Thanksgiving an Indian Celebration?” with Swapnil Gupte, Ramesh Anand & Balaji Ramakrishnan

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(Guest host Sangeeta Dua in for Sanchali Basu)

On Sat, November 18, 2023, from 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), Jay & Sangeeta play the current affairs quiz “I Think I Know This” with Anjou Sathe-Keller, Neetal Adkar and Harshali Kulkarni

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3pm IAN UNPLUGGED (Guest host Sangeeta Dua in for Sanchali Basu)

Jay & Sangeeta play the current affairs quiz “I Think I Know This” with Anjou Sathe-Keller, Neetal Adkar and Harshali Kulkarni

4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest host Sangeeta Dua in for Sanchali Basu) 

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, November 18, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 4 years of Podcasts and have had over 8,100 hits.

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4:20 pm In 21 more days, on December 9, Houstonians and residents of surrounding cities will vote in many runoffs for municipal positions. In Houston City Council District G, the incumbent Mary Nan Huffman will face challenger Tony Buzbee, a high-powered attorney who has become widely known for winning high-profile cases like the recent one against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Tony ran for Houston Mayor in 2019 but lost to Sylvester Turner. He will join us now to explain why he is seeking the District G position and what he hopes to accomplish.

4:50 pm The nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute is a Washington DC think tank that provides research, analysis and ideas about complex immigration related issues.  MPI’s Senior Analyst Dr Valerie Lecarte authored a new report on the growing contributions of immigrant populations to the Houston Metro Area, its growing diversity and challenges. She joins us now to talk about her findings.

5:20 pm The Sikh Center on Prairie St in the northwest part of the city was the first Gurdwara that opened in Texas in 1973. It has been recognized as a Historical site and a plaque will be placed to honor 50 years of serving the Sikh community. We turn to Bhupinder “Bo” Singh, who has written a small book on the history of the Sikh Center, for more information and details of the planned celebration ceremony on December 3. He will be joined by Hardeep Kaur who has served as the Centers’ past President.

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On Sat, November 11, 2023, from 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), listen to "Classically Yours with Jyoti, as she plays melodious Bollywood songs based on Raag Malkaun.

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(Guest host Sridhar Kotha in for Sanchali Basu)

On Sat, November 4, 2023, from 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), Jay & Sridhar play the current affairs quiz “I Think I Know This” with Kiran Ketkar, Bhupinder “Bo” Singh & Hardeep Kaur Singh.

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 4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest host Sridhar Kotha in for Sanchali Basu)

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, November 11, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620)Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 4 years of Podcasts and have had over 8,000 hits.

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4:20 pm We are once again joined by our monthly guest from the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and today we feature Asst. DA Kristena Glenn who is responsible for criminal enforcement of environmental cases involving air, water, hazardous waste, and solid waste violations. She will share with us how these crimes are prosecuted and what the penalties are.

5:00 pm When Sam and Omana Abraham arrived in the US in 1973 to do their further studies, they had no intention of staying, but destiny intervened. Instead, they started a rug import company that grew into Abraham’s Oriental Rugs which will celebrate 50 years next year. We will talk with this delightful couple about their business and how to buy and carefor rugs and even restore them.

5:20 pm The IIT Alumni Association of Greater Houston brings together many of the brightest of Indian minds who graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology system, later immigrated to this country and are making their marks in all facets of industry in the Houston area. We hear from current President Surupa Shaw about the group’s planned local activities and PANIIT Global Conference next year in Washington, DC.

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS 

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, November 4, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 4 years of Podcasts and have had over 7,800 hits.

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4:20 pm In just 3 more days, on Tuesday, November 7, Houstonians and residents of surrounding cities will elect leaders for municipal positions as well vote on 14 state propositions, 2 Harris County Propositions, 2 Ft Bend County Propositions and several local and school district propositions. We will give you a rundown on our take on these races and propositions to guide you on making a good selection on the candidates and issues.

5:00 pm Diwali is just around the corner on Sunday, November 12 and our community has already been celebrating with pujas, garbas and parties. Even as we speak, the area’s largest Diwali-Dusserah Mela is going on from 2 to 8pm at the Epicenter in Rosenberg. Despite her busy schedule, we are fortunate to have Kusum Sharma call in to explain why Ravana has ten heads and how all of us have both Ram and Ravana inside us.

5:20 pm Every year for the past 20 years, Mohammed Saeed Sheikh has spearheaded the City of Houston’s Mayor’s Iftar dinner, which has not only become a tradition but has grown tremendously. He has been acclaimed by Houston Mayor Turner for making this tremendous accomplishment, but Sheikh recognizes he could not do this all alone. He joins us today to talk about the chief benefactor of the event, S. Javaid Anwar.

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Jay & Sangeeta Dua play the current affairs quiz “I Think I Know This” with Hari Sivaraman, Sunil Radhamma & Ramadas Kandath all with the Sri Guruvayuappan Temple in Houston.

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS 

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, October 28, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 4 years of Podcasts and have had over 7,800 hits.

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4:20 pm In nine more days, Houstonians and residents of surrounding cities will elect leaders for municipal positions as well vote on 14 state propositions, and several local and school district propositions. In Houston City Council District G there are two candidates seeking to unseat Mary Nan Huffman who is seeking re-election. Among the challengers is Tony Buzbee, a high-powered attorney who has become widely known for winning high-profile cases like the recent one against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Tony ran for Houston Mayor in 2019 but lost to Sylvester Turner. He joins us now to explain why he is seeking the District G position and what he hopes to accomplish.

4:50 pm Also at stake is the position for Mayor of the area’s largest city, Houston. A crowded field of 17 candidates are running for this position, and among the fore runners are two well-known names – both Democrats – who have served the Bayou City well for nearly three decades. We are joined by incumbent US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who announced her candidacy in March, and if she wins, will return to the halls of Houston City Council where she started her political career in 1989. She is well admired for her love for the city and her progressive voting record and as champion of civil rights. She calls in to explain why she is the better candidate for Houston Mayor.

5:20 pm We are joined for our monthly feature on immigration issues with well-known attorney George Willy who will talk about the EB-1A visa which is an immigrant classification that qualifies for a green card for the applicant, their spouse, and children. The applicant must be able to demonstrate extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. George will explain further what this entails.

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest host Sridhar Kotha)

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, August 24, 2024 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 5 years of Podcasts and have had over 10,400 hits.

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4:20 pm Artificial Intelligence is seemingly everywhere these days, with some saying it is positively transforming society by freeing us from mundane tasks and others fearing it poses an existential threat to humanity. But people may not have thought much about its use in criminal justice. We turn today to Chris Handley who serves in the Harris County District Attorney's Office as its Chief of Innovation to learn how traditional legal skills are fusing together with forward-thinking technological and strategic practices.

5:00 pm We are joined once again by our frequent guest, Medicare Insurance Broker Kaushi Shah who will explain if a working person over 66.5 years of age can get Medicare A and opt out of Part B?  If they take both, can they still get Vision and Dental through their employer? She will also explain other related issues.

5:20 pm A new and virulent variant of Monkey Pox has been surging through Africa, with more than 14,000 cases reported in Congo alone. With heavy international travel between Africa and the Houston region, we wondered if this spread of Mpox is a cause for alarm for us, especially as 725 cases have been reported ocally so far. Also, as COVID-19 is resurgent in the US once again, so we asked Dr. David Persse, the Chief Medical Officer for the City of Houston to tell us more about these topics.

Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.

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And remember to visit our digital archives from over 16 years. 

Plus, our entire 43 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest host Sangeeta Dua in for Sanchali Basu)

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, October 21, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 4 years of Podcasts and have had over 7,700 hits.

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4:20 pm When it comes to financial investments, some of us think we know it all while others are clueless as to where to squirrel away their hard earned money for a rainy day. There are those investment advisors like Randhir Sahni who have spent a lifetime helping others build up their accounts for all those major moments in life, like financing high school and college educations, paying for elaborate weddings, buying a home and most important of all, living comfortably in retirement. Randhir has built a huge portfolio of accounts he manages and agreed to share his wealth of knowledge with our listeners.

4:50 pm Among large American cities, Houston is fortunate to have many works of art exhibited all across town, especially sculptures – like along Allen Parkway – and murals – like in the Est End. We even have pieces on display the Intercontinental Airport, like the one of former President George H. W. Bush and the playful art cows and astronaut in two terminals. But the Aquarius Art Tunnel – 240 ft long, 24 ft wide and 10 ft high – connecting Terminals D & E that opened late last year is a visually unique experience for travelers to immerse themselves in. We are fortunate to be joined by artist Janavi Mahimtura Folmsbee who will tell us more about her imaginative installation.

5:20 pm If necessity is the mother of invention, then having a backer get your start up off the ground is the lubricant that is so essential for all entrepreneurs to get their businesses going. That’s the role that The IndUS Entrepreneurs, a 31-year-old non-profit organization, plays in making access easier for Indo Americans to make their ideas a reality by offering education, mentorship, networking and funding opportunities, We are joined today by member Sammy Haroon who will tell us more about TiE and its upcoming gala on November 2 at the Junior League, featuring Hotmail founder Sabeer Bhatia.

5:20 pm Houston Mayoral race candidate Shiels Jackson Lee joins us for a brief interview

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On Sat, October 14, 2023, from 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), Jay & Sridhar play the current affairs quiz “I Think I Know This” with Srikanth Venugopalan, MK Sriram & Dr Gopal all with the Meenakshi Temple Society in Pearland.

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest host Sridhar Kotha in for Sanchali Basu) 

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, October 14, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 4 years of Podcasts and have had over 7,700 hits.

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4:20 pm Last month we featured Harris County District Attorney Office’s Assistant DA Shiela Hansel who talked to us about identity theft, which is one of the most common types of consumer fraud but there was still such a lot of information that she had to impart on credit card fraud that we asked her to come back again and share it with us. Consumer fraud is commonly defined as deceptive business practices that cause consumers to suffer financial or other losses. The victims believe they are participating in a legal and valid business transaction when they are actually being defrauded. Sheila is with us again in the studio today. WE REGRET THAT THE AUDIO WAS NOT RECORDED DUE TO A TECHNICAL GLITCH

4:50 pm Indian food is a dual-edged sword: we love its rich sauces, flavors and varieties from every region of the country but it is high in oils, carbohydrates and sugars and low in protein, especially the vegetarian dishes. A constant diet of this can lead to complications of diabetes and high blood pressure. We turn to Diksha Dee Gautham who struggled with her own fitness and launched her startup - The Boss Body Revolution, an online Nutrition and Fitness coaching company - to help other women build lasting, sustainable health through their habits and mindset, to explain how to turn things around for a healthier you.

5:20 pm Although he has the education of a computer engineer and works in the technology field, Ali Tarique’s heart, even from an early age, was into the creative arts – recitation, drama, music and literature - which he dabbled in during his college years in Bangladesh where he was also a contributor to the English newspaper The Daily Star. He has produced stageplays and films, written poems short stories and articles and has just released his debut English novel Echo of the Silence. He joins us in the studio to talk about his novel.

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest host Sridhar Kotha in for Sanchali Basu)

Here’s the interview with Bharat Palalod on Sat, October 7, 2023 on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News.

We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 4 years of Podcasts and have had over 7,700 hits.

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5:00 pm Though born and raised in Houston, Bharat Pallod and his two siblings have been immersed in Hindu culture thanks to the deep involvement of his parents, Vijay and Sushma Pallod who are stalwarts of the community. Since he was a young child, Bharat has been involved with the Hindu Heritage Youth Camp as a camper counselor and director. This year is extra special as plans have been finalized for a permanent campsite near Columbus. Bharat calls in to discuss this new development.

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest host Sridhar Kotha in for Sanchali Basu)

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, October 7, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

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4:20 pm Poverty and servitude are decades old issues plaguing the Hindu minority in Pakistan that Ramesh Jaipal has been fighting against. He is now a world renowned human rights activist and champion for Pakistan's downtrodden minorities. Jaipal founded the Hare Rama Foundation, a Pakistani Hindu NGO, in 2006 and is its President. He’ll be speaking in Houston tomorrow, Sunday, October 8 at India House at an event hosted by the Hindu American Foundation. He joins us today to tell us if things re improving for minorities in Pakistan.

5:00 pm Though born and raised in Houston, Bharat Pallod and his two siblings have been immersed in Hindu culture thanks to the deep involvement of his parents, Vijay and Sushma Pallod who are stalwarts of the community. Since he was a young child, Bharat has been involved with the Hindu Heritage Youth Camp as a camper counselor and director. This year is extra special as plans have been finalized for a permanent campsite near Columbus. Bharat calls in to discuss this new development.

5:20 pm This election cycle has taken on an exciting turn with a young Indian American – Karthik Soora - throwing in his hat to run for the Texas Senate District 15 which runs around a large portion of Harris County and has a population of nearly 1 million. The seat is currently held by John Whitmire who has decided to run for Mayor for the City of Houston. Karthik calls us after a day of block walking to tell us what prompted him to run.  

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 On Sat, October 7, 2023, from 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), On Classically Yours with Jyoti, she will play popular Hindi filmi songs based on Raag Chhayanat.

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  On Sat, September 30, 2023, from 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), Jay & Sanchalii play the current affairs quiz “I Think I Know This” with Bhoopendra Tripathi, Randhir Sahni and Nalin Sethi

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, September 30, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 4 years of Podcasts and have had over 7,700 hits.

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4:20 pm VFS Global is the world's largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. The company manages the administrative and non-judgmental tasks related to visa, passport and consular services for its client governments, including handling the visa requirements for India. Today, we will talk with Amit Kumar Sharma who heads the company’s Americas region  to learn more about visa processing is COVID, how the summer rush impacted issuing visas and many other topics that travelers encounter when making plans.

5:00 pm Esha Dave, is a 13-year-old author who has published a book on Amazon called “Little Chanters” Exploring Hindu Culture Through Shlokas. It is a wonderful book that introduces young readers to the rich and diverse traditions of Hinduism through simple and catchy verses. We were fascinated how an American-born teenager came about to write such an amazing book and asked Esha to come to the studio with her mom Ruchi to tell us more.

5:20 pm We turn now to a couple who has devoted their lives to their passions in creativity even as they both worked in demanding professional jobs and raised their own children. Raja Banga and Debleena Banerji have taken their passion for harmonizing with nature and the environment by opening a wilderness preserve called the Garden of Prana in Pattison, just north of Brookshire. It has taken them three years of planning and hardwork, and they are nearing completion even as they hold some programs at the Garden. They call in today with more details.

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, September 23, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 4 years of Podcasts and have had over 7,600 hits.

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4:20 pm Houston is blessed with a tremendous performing arts scene that excites Desi audiences and mainstream alike, thanks in great part to the hard work of organizations like the Indo American Association which has worked hard over the past 30 years to bring superb artists from the Indian Subcontinent. On September 29, the IAA will present the Anirudh Varma Collective of New Delhi with it’s ten member team which will perform Indian classical and folk music at Zilkha Hall in the Hobby Center. We are fortunate to have Anirudh Varma himself and vocalist Saptak Chatterjee calling in from Portland, Oregon, where they will be performing later today, to talk about their musical compositions.

4:40 pm Identity theft is one of the most common types of consumer fraud when someone steals an individual's personal information, such as their social security number or bank account information, and uses it for their own financial gain. Consumer fraud is commonly defined as deceptive business practices that cause consumers to suffer financial or other losses. The victims believe they are participating in a legal and valid business transaction when they are actually being defrauded. We turn to the Harris County District Attorney Office’s Assistant DA Shiela Hanselto explain how we can avoid becoming victims and how to protect ourselves.

5:40 pm He has the rugged good looks of a Desi James Bond and a sauve model style that makes expensive suits, casual clothes or professional roles look very appealing. Indo American News has even been fortunate to have his help for some our projects years ago and featured his story in our issues! But Mahesh Sriram has always been focused on his modelling career and recently jumped onto the big screen in Hollywood movies with cameo roles in Warner Bros.’ Barbie and Disney’s Haunted Mansion. Mahesh is in our studio to talk about his journey to stardom.

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On Sat, September 23, 2023, from 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), Jay & Jyoti play the current affairs quiz “I Think I Know This” with Chetan Dave, Hubert Vaz-Nayak and Abhinav Banerjee

IAN UNPLUGGED 2445 110924 On Sat, November 9, 2024 from , 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), on Classically Yours with Jyoti, listen to Bollywood songs based on Raag Pilu

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest host Sridhar Kotha in for Jawahar Malhotra)

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, September 16, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 4 years of Podcasts and have had over 7,500 hits.

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4:20 pm Our regular monthly guest, well-known immigration attorney George Willy joins us today to talk about his upcoming meeting on September 24 with Congressman Ro Khanna, a Democrat who since 2017 has represented the 17th Californian District that encompasses a large part of Silicon Valley. George welcomes listeners to call in with questions to pose Khanna, or email us at indoamericanews@yahoo.com. George will describe what his meeting will cover as well as travel privileges for U visa holders.

5:00 pm The Jaipur Literature Festival has returned to Houston this weekend, September 15 through 17 at has been held at five venues across the city and features many writers - like Houstonian Chitra Divakaruni, Parini Shroff, Salil Tripathi, film maker Mira Nair and journalist and writer Anjan Sundaram who called into our show last Saturday - and panel discussions. One of those featured is physicist and writer Priyamvada Natarajan who is calling in from a venue to talk about her work as well as about the significance of the Festival which will conclude tomorrow.

5:20 pm Hindu Sangatan Divas was held at the recently inaugurated Sringeri Matha Temple in Richmond, with 125 participants from the Houston area to discuss Hindu unity in holding events and developing interest in Hindu religion and culture. Viren Vyas and Vivek Singh with the Hindu Swayam Sangh of Houston will join us to explain what transpired and future plans for the community.

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On Sat, September 16, 2023, from 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), On Classically Yours with Jyoti plays popular filmi songs based on Raag Thaat Purvi.

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On Sat, September 9, 2023, from 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), On Classically Yours with Jyoti, she will continue with Raag Kirwani  and play popular filmi songs based on this raag.

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest host Sridhar Kotha in for Pramod Kulkarni)

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, September 9, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 4 years of Podcasts and have had over 7,500 hits.

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4:20 pm Animal protection and control and making sure there are facilities for their care, like the BARC parks, as well as encouraging pet adoptions is a big task in a city as large as Houston. Taking care of strays, promoting neutering drives and getting donations for those pets which are sheltered amounts to a huge effort by the Houston Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. We will talk with Cory Stottlemyer, who is a Deputy Shelter Director at the Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC) Houston Animal Shelter and Adoption Center and Director of Communications for Administration and Regulatory Affairs. He explains the magnitude of animal control in the Bayou City.

4:50 pm We turn to an animal lover who single-handedly has taken in stray dogs, often nurturing them to health, and placing them in caring homes. Ramesh Anand has become known among Desis for his dedication to caring for strays and the non-profit that he created for this effort. He has been on our show before and we’re delighted that he is joining us again to tell us of his ongoing lone-man efforts in Sugar Land.

5:10 pm You are never too young to love and care for animals and Yuvaanh Agarwal, a fifth grader in Houston, exemplifies that with his advocacy and music therapy for animals. Each week, Yuvi goes to local shelters in Houston – Houston Pets Alive! and Citizens for Animal Protection - to play the keyboard for the animals in their care. He recently launched Wild Tunes, music therapy for animals. He’s been featured in local and national media, including Good Morning America! and USA Today for his innovative program. He joins us with his mom Priyanka to explain how this therapy works on animals.

5:30 pm The Jaipur Literature Festival will return to Houston next weekend, September 15 through 17 at five venues across the city and will feature many writers - like Houstonian Chitra Divakaruni, Parini Shroff, Salil Tripathi, Priyamvada Natarajan and film maker Mira Nair - and panel discussions. One of those featured is journalist and writer Anjan Sundaram who is calling in from Mexico City to talk about his work as well as about the significance of the Festival.

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 On Sat, September 2, 2023, from 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), Jay & Sanchali play the current affairs quiz “I Think I Know This” with Ajith Murthy, and husband Narendra Rao vs wife Gayathri Rao

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, September 2, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 4 years of Podcasts and have had over 7,500 hits.

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4:20 pm As we get closer to the Annual Enrolment Period, which runs from October 15 through December 7, we turn once again to our monthly Medicare Insurance Broker Nutan Patel to explain this important passage and why it is so important to make informed choices that are available before signing up for Medicare. Many changes in policy coverages happen each year and interpreting these requires close review, but for most, a Medicare broker like Nutan can be a valuable asset in signing up for the benefits that suit you. She explains the steps in this process.

4:50 pm As a kid growing up in India, she had fond memories of the iconic cars of the era but Houstonian Arushi Garg never imagined that she would one day be using her ideas to transform two of such cars into prize winning models for the “Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenger” broadcast on NBC from May to August. Arushi won $25,000 for the her “Jaipur Jewel” and then in the finale on August 8, won $50,000 for the Suzuki Maruti Omni van which will be made into a die-cast Hot Wheels car with her name on it. She calls in to tell us all about this exciting win.

5:20 pm Akshaya Patra is a 22-year-old NGO in India dedicated towards feeding nutritious, hot meals every day to about 1,800,907 children school children studying in 19,427 Government & Government-aided schools in over 67 locations across 14 States and 2 Union Territories. The local Houston Chapter has been a big part of this growth through its fundraising efforts started in 2008 by Dr. K.T. Shah. Geeta Rai, Akshaya Patra West Development Director calls in to tell us about the upcoming fundraiser on September 8.

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Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, August 25, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 4 years of Podcasts and have had over 7,500 hits.

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4:20 pm One of the greatest joys is to see a young mind blossom, but the seeds for this set with an early foundation of nurturing, guidance and vigilance. These are all tenets of the Montessori form of early education which many schools offer. Lois Sung Kim, Director of the Central Montessori School in Houston joins us today to explain how her program works to bring out the best in students.

4:50 pm Preparing for the death of a loved family member or friend is a task that many of us are seldom prepared for, especially if it happens suddenly and unexpectedly. Most of us don’t know the formalities that have to be dealt with when the last moment arrives or even when setting up hospice care. It is a grim reality that John Reyna, Senior Counsellor with Winford Funerals will explain and what he can offer to make preparations for the final journey less burdensome.

5:20 pm Janamashtami commemorates Lord Krishna’s birthday and is just around the corner on Wednesday, September 6 when Hindus around the world will celebrate with pujas, costume contests for the tiny tykes, melas and loads of sweets. Girish Naik of the Hindus of Greater Houston joins us today to talk about the festivities at area temples and especially the large one at the ISKCON Temple on 1320 West 34th St. off Ella Blvd and the North Loop.

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  On Sat, August 26, 2023, from 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), Jay & Sanchali play the current affairs quiz “I Think I Know This” with Prem Ramamirtham, Siva Malladi & Balaji Ramakrishnan

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On Sat, August 19, 2023, from 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), Jay & Sanchali play the current affairs quiz “I Think I Know This” with Dr. Manish Wani of the Eternal Gandhi Museum who will compete against wife Jigisa and son Neel

IANR 2333 081923 Line Up

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, August 19, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 4 years of Podcasts and have had over 7,400 hits.

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4:20 pm We are joined for a special extended immigration segment with well-known attorney George Willy who will start off by explaining any new developments in the US visa allotments. We will then learn about his firm’s recent arrangement with the Toronto based law firm of Greenberg Hameed PC to handle cases of individuals wanting to move to Canada. That firm’s co-founder Naumann Hameed will join us to breakdown the requirements for entering and immigrating to Canada.

5:20 pm This Fall season, the Indo American Association continues its tradition of bringing avant garde performances four concerts by rising musical stars and groups. The first performance on September 8 is “Sounds of the Himalayas” by Maestro Rahul Sharma, son of santoor legend Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma. To tell us more about the concerts, we will hear from IAA Director Radhika Day.

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, November 9, 2024 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-news.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen by downloading the masalaradio app.

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4:20 pm Most of us from the Old Country are familiar with how pervasive corruption is in all walks of life and some have even fled to the US after being stymied in their dreams back home. Fast forward many years and we are finding that corruption is rife in the US too, just better hidden. It becomes the job of local law enforcement, like the Harris County District Attorney's office, to ferret corruption out and prosecute the offenders. To tell us more about how this is done, we are joined by Asst. District Attorney Kimberley Smith who has been working in the Public Corruption Division.

4:50 pm A post-election analysis of the national, state and local elections by Jawahar Malhotra, Chetan Dave, Sridhar Kotha, Imtiaz Munshi and Kapil Sharma and what moves you may expect in the future.

Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.

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Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, August 12, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

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The Hindu Heritage Youth Camp has been an institution in the greater Houston area for 39 years. It is a summer 5-day stay away camp tailored towards 8-17 year olds and is oriented around helping youth learn about Hindu traditions and values and find a support system for themselves based in Hinduism. Namita Pallod credits her involvement in HHYC for making her learn more about Hinduism on her own terms which allowed her to build a strong connection to her faith. She calls in from New York City to share her experience and work with the Camp.

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IANR 2332 081223 Line Up

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, August 12, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 4 years of Podcasts and have had over 7,400 hits.

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4:20 pm We are joined once again by our monthly from the Harris County District Attorney’s office to educate us on issues related to the law. This time, we once again have with us Harris County Asst District Attorney Gilbert Sawtelle, who was with us last almost a year ago on August 27 talking about violent crime against children. He is back with us today to tell us how the dismissals process works and how it reduces caseloads as well as unnecessary incarcerations.

5:00 pm The Hindu Heritage Youth Camp has been an institution in the greater Houston area for 39 years. It is a summer 5-day stay away camp tailored towards 8-17 year olds and is oriented around helping youth learn about Hindu traditions and values and find a support system for themselves based in Hinduism. Namita Pallod credits her involvement in HHYC for making her learn more about Hinduism on her own terms which allowed her to build a strong connection to her faith. She calls in from New York City to share her experience and work with the Camp.

TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-6397 or at indoamericannews@yahoo.com

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On Sat, August 5, 2023, from 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), on Classically Yours with Jyoti, Anuradha Subramaniam joins to play songs based on Raga Kirwani

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On Sat, August 5, 2023, from 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), Jay & Sanchali play the current affairs quiz “I Think I Know This” with Shephali Kadia, Rajesh Dikonda & Joseph Ellankil with Indo American Charity Foundation.

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, August 5, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 4 years of Podcasts and have had over 7,400 hits.

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4:20 pm We are joined once again by our monthly Medicare Insurance Broker Nutan Patel who will explain what the annual enrolment period is from October 15 through December 31 and why it is so important to make informed choices that are available to sign up for Medicare. Many changes in policy coverages happen each year and interpreting these requires close review, but for most, a Medicare broker like Nutan can be a valuable asset in signing up for the benefits that suit you. She explains the steps in this process.

5:00 pm The Indian Doctors Charity Clinic just held an open house for its new spacious and modern location at the Gujarat Samaj Houston Event Center on West Bellfort. It has been a big move for the clinic which started in 1999 as a work of compassion for the underserved and uninsured residents of Houston. We are joined today by Clinic President K.C. Mehta and Medical Director Gopi Shah as they tell us about its history and plans for the future.

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On Sat, July 22, 2023, from 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com),  Jay & Sanchali play the current affairs quiz “I Think I Know This” with Falguni Gandhi & Sanjay Singh, Board Directors of the India Culture Center and Anil Bhagtaney.

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, Jul 29, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620 ) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker.

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4:20 pm For the past 13 years, each day 10,000 Baby Boomers – those born between 1946 and 1964 – have been turning 65 and all will reach that milestone by 2030. This presents a huge market of Senior Boomers who will need assistance as they become more dependent on home care. Rosarium Health, a new start-up, is seeking to penetrate that market by offering barrier free and assistive improvements to  the houses that Seniors live in. Samir Khanna, VP of Growth, joins us today to explain what Rosarium offers nationwide.

5:00 pm The month of July is closing out worldwide as the hottest ever in recorded history and the broiling air and water temperatures are causing havoc all across the globe, from wildfires to floods to falling river levels, to dying coral reefs and parched farms and fields. In Texas alone, the cost of this disruption in the climate is estimated to cost about $10 billion. Houston Chronicle business reporter Erica Grieder has explored this issue and joins us today to share her findings.

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On Sat, July 22, 2023, from 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), On Classically Yours with Jyoti, listen to songs based on Raga Thaat Bhairav

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Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, Jul 22, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id151258662) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker.

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4:20 pm Squash is a very popular sport in Asia, the Middle East and Europe, with many players becoming well-known stars like Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan of Pakistan. It has not caught on as much in Houston though. To learn more about how it is faring, we will talk today with Dr. Khurram Siddiqui, a dentist by profession but also an enthusiast who owns Houston Squash Club which has 8 courts, an interactive court and a Championship Arena.

4:40 pm Uma Mantravadi is known all over the city for her legal practice specializing in immigration; her ever-ready smile; her singing talent with her melodious voice which can reach impossibly high notes and her Saturday radio show that focuses on immigration. She joins us today to tell us how she pulls this all off.

5:00 pm The Art of Living is a movement spearheaded by Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, who founded it in 1981 in Bangalore and now has centers in 108 countries. It teaches stress-elimination and self-development programs that are based on the breathing technique Sudarshan Kriya, meditation and yoga. Art of Living has been an educational and humanitarian organization in the U.S. since 1989 and accredited as a United Nations non-governmental organization in 1996. Houston Chapter coordinators Raghu Chunduru & Pramod Bansal join us today to talk about Guruji’s upcoming visit to the city.

5:20 pm We have a very special guest today, Jawahar’s mother Shakuntala Malhotra who turned 95 today. She was born on July 22, 1928 in Lahore and grew up in Lyallpur in pre-Partitioned India. She came to Delhi on one of the last trains that left the strife-ravaged area and has often talked in public about her experience of that time. Since 2004, she has lived in Houston with her son and become widely known as “Mama” as she attends many functions across the city. She has also written over 200 Homemade Punjabi recipes which were published in Indo American News and are available on our website. Today, she is with us in the studio as we serenade her on her 95th birthday!!

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And remember to visit our digital archives from over 15 years. Plus, our entire 42 years of hard copy archives are available in the Rice University Fondren Library.

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On Sat, July 1, 2023, from 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), On Classically Yours with Jyoti, listen your favorite songs - aapne kaha, humne suna

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On Sat, November 2, 2024 from , 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmericanews.com), on “Hey, Wassup?”, hear an analysis of the national, state and local elections by Jay, Chetan, Sridhar, Imtiaz and Kapil to guide you as you go to vote.

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Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, Jul 15, 2023 from 4 to 6pm  CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)  

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker.

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4:20 pm We are joined for our monthly feature on immigration issues with well-known attorney George Willy who will talk about his recent trip to Washington, DC to attend a meeting with Congressional leaders of Indian origin to discuss immigration issues and which have better chances of becoming new laws. The meeting was organized by Indian American IMPACT, an advocacy group based in DC.

5:00 pm When we started the show Miss Renu, a psychic from Bangalore, helped to bring out in listeners who we wanted to hear her predictions of their problems. Miss Renu calls in LIVE from Bangalore - at 3:30 in the morning - to guide people who have birthdays in July and August.

5:20 pm Richard Cantu is a native Houstonian from the Northside who has been a public servant for 30 years with management roles in the Parks & Recreation Dept. and Baker-Ripley Center, Elected county-wide in 2018, Richard is the President of the Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees and serves on the Boards of the Aldine Education Foundation (as past president), Greens Bayou Coalition, and Lone Star College Foundation. He tossed his hat into the ring to run for Houston City Council-at-large Position 3, a position held so far by Michael Kubosh, who is term limited. Richard calls in to discuss his platform for the run.

Also stay tuned in for more news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews

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Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, July 8, 2023 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 4 years of Podcasts and have had over 7,100 hits.

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4:20 pm There are many crimes listed in the law books as “Misdemeanors” though some still carry hefty penalties. We asked Harris County District Attorneys Nathan Beedle and Alex Fryer to explain how some typical misdemeanors are handled and the current caseload at the DAs office.

4:50 pm On Bastille Day - July 14 - Zeshan B. - will storm Into The Asia Soceity Houston with his compositions of classical soul music with South Asian influences. A Chicago native with Indian roots, his 2017 breakout hit album “Vetted” was #1 on iTunes World Music chart. His voice is powerful and mellow and songs speak about justice denied. You will be mesmerized by the songtracks we will play today. He will be in concert at The Asia Soceity next Friday, July 14 and joins us today to talk about his music.

5:20 pm Ruma Devi has become a legend in her native Rajasthan and across the globe for her dedication to providing skills and employment to tribal women, empowering them to uplift their lives and families. Through her Ruma Devi Foundation she is reaching over 30,000 women in the Thar region of Rajasthan. She is visiting Houston and joins us to discuss her work.

Also stay tuned in for more news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews

TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-6397 or at indoamericannews@yahoo.com

Please pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 60,000+ hits to track all current stories.

And remember to visit our digital archives from over 15 years. Plus, our entire 42 years of hard copy archives are available in the Rice University Fondren Library.

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On Sat, July 8, 2023, from 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), Jay & Sanchali play the current affairs quiz “I Think I Know This” with Sridhar Dadi & Mythili Chagariti of Hungama Radio and National Worldquest Quiz contestant, teenager Siddarth Dasari