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Indo-AmerIcAn news • FrIdAy, june 9, 2023 • www.IndoAmerIcAn-news.com Indo American News www.indoamerican-news.com 2470 Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX 77077 • 713.789.NEWS (6397) • indoamericannews@yahoo.com Special Reports Community Briefs Local Politics South Asians in the News Published weekly from Houston, TX W E D D I N G S , S P E C I A L E V E N T S , T E N T E D E V E N T S , O U T D O O R C O U R T Y A R D 3 3 3 0 F M 1 4 6 3 | K a t y , T X 7 7 4 9 4 | 8 3 2 . 8 5 5 . 5 5 2 0 | p a l m r o y a l v i l l a . c o m Friday, June 9, 2023 | Vol. 42, No. 23 $1 Weddings @ Margaritaville Odisha Tragedy How Three Trains Collided into Each Other P2 ‘Zara Hatke, Zara Bachke’ P7 P2 P11

Odisha Tragedy: How The Three Trains Collided into Each Other

Houston: A series of disasterous events unfolded in Odisha’s Balasore last Friday evening when three trains got involved in one of India’s deadliest railway tragedies in history.

In the first few hours after the accident, there was some confusion about how the accident had occured exactly and which train got derailed first.

Initial reports after the accident suggested that only one train, the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express, got derailed about 300 metres from the Bahanaga Bazar station in Odisha. Later, reports suggested that it had rammed into the derailed coaches of another goods train, which caused the crash. Then it emerged that another train, Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express (Yesvantpur Express), was also involved in the crash, making it a tripletrain collision.

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However, officials have given an exact sequence of the events that led to the deadly train crash, which killed over 270 people and injured nearly 800. According to officials, the Coromandel Express entered the wrong track and rammed into a goods train. Upon collision, some of its coaches tossed over to another track where they collided with the Yesvantpur Express.

Notably, the goods train did not get derailed since it was carry-

ing iron ores and had maximum damage on Coromandel Express, Jaya Varma Sinha, member of operation and business development, Railway Board said Here’s an exact sequence of events that led to the triple-train crash ...

* At 6.58 pm, the Chennaibound Coromandel Express mistakenly entered the loopline instead of continuing on the mainline towards Chennai.

* Officials said that this was likely due to human error in signalling as Coromandel Express

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Volunteers from Sewa's partner organizations in India have participated in rescue operations near Balasore, Odisha, where the accident happened. They assisted government authorities in rescuing people and removing bodies with utmost respect and care. They have already organized a blood donation camp to help the injured, where many volunteers and local people donated blood. They have also been distributing food and other essentials to the affected people.

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wasn’t supposed to stop. Hence, it was travelling at a full speed of 128km/hour.

* The Coromandel Express then crashed into a stationary freight train that was on the loopline at the Bahanaga Bazar station.

* The impact caused the engine

of the Coromandel Express train to mount on top of the freight train, causing the derailment of its 22 compartments. However, the goods train didn’t get derailed.

* Following the first derailment, three coaches of the Coro-

mandal Express veered off onto a parallel line and collided with the rear two coaches of the Bengaluru-Howrah train which was coming through from the opposite side at a speed of 126km/ hour.

* The Bengaluru-Howrah train had almost crossed the Coromandel. Unfortunately, the last two coaches were still crossing the parallel track when the derailed coaches of the Coromandel Express rammed into them.

* The five coaches — three from the Coromandel Express and two from the BengaluruHowrah Express — that collided into each other were among the worst hit and saw the maximum casualties.

* There were about 1,257 reserved passengers onboard Coromandel Express and 1,039 reserved passengers onboard the Bengaluru-Howrah train.

India’s Central Bureau of Investigations has taken over the investigatin of the train accident, including the possibility of human error in signalling.

-- Times of India

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Gayatri Pariwar of Katy to Celebrate 8th Anniversary

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H ouston : God has declared in the Shrimad Bhagwad Gita that whenever there is a degradation of religions in the world, i.e., a decline of righteousness, and a rise of unrighteousness, I come in this world to punish the wicked ones and protect the good ones.

Katy: The Gayatri Pariwar in Katy, Texas, USA, recently celebrated Gayatri Jayanti. The celebration also marks the day the founder of Gayatri Pariwar, Pandit Sriram Sharma Acharya, left his physical body. Gayatri Pariwar is looking forward to celebrating the 8th anniversary coming up on Sunday, June 10th.

The organization is gearing up to welcome hundreds of enthusiastic individuals to celebrate this significant event. Gayatri Pariwar stands as a beacon of spiritual enlightenment and community engagement. With a focus on imparting the wisdom of the Gayatri Mantra and promoting the teachings of Hinduism, this vibrant organization plays a pivotal role in nurturing the spiritual growth of its members. The Gayatri Pariwar Katy offers regular bal sanskar classes for children aged 5 to 15 which serve as a platform to intro-

duce children to Hindu scriptures, including the Bhagavad Gita, Vedas, and other religious texts. Through interactive sessions, children learn about yoga, Hindi, Gujarati, Vedic methodologies, and the significance of Hindu religious holidays. This holistic approach ensures that young minds gain a comprehensive understanding of their cultural roots while imbibing essential life lessons.

Swadhyay, meaning “selfstudy,” is a fundamental practice within the Gayatri Pariwar Katy. Community members gather every Sunday from 4:30 to 6:30 pm to engage in Swadhyay sessions. These sessions serve as a forum for studying and discussing spiritual texts, fostering an atmosphere of intellectual growth and collective learning.

The Gayatri Pariwar Katy encourages its members to delve deep into the wisdom of Hindu

philosophy, exploring the intricate concepts and spiritual insights found within sacred scriptures. Swadhyay acts as a catalyst for personal transformation and helps forge a stronger connection with the divine.

From cultural programs and religious discourses to social gatherings and charitable endeavors, the Gayatri Pariwar Katy continuously strives to create a vibrant and inclusive community where everyone feels valued and connected. The organization firmly believes that a united and engaged community has the power to uplift individuals, foster personal growth, and make a difference in the world. Gayatri Pariwar in Katy is expanding rapidly and is looking to buy new land to create a bigger center to accommodate its size.

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So, think, hasn’t the condition of the world deteriorated to the extent that God’s incarnation on earth has become necessary? If we look at the world around us, we are already on the verge of war. Today, nations have developed weapons of mass destruction like nuclear bombs, missiles, etc., which are very dangerous and pose an unparalleled threat to the very existence of humankind. The proportionate increase is also seen in the wrath of nature in the form of tornadoes, storms, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, avalanches, landslides, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, etc. on a greater scale and frequency. Many think today that the world is at a stage where destruction can happen at any time, either through natural calamities or through atomic war. We have organized many climate change conferences but couldn’t stop the disasters. We have organized many global peace conferences but couldn’t establish peace in this world. Then who can explain to us the way to a peaceful world? It is mentioned in

our scriptures, be it the Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta, the Bible, or the Quran, about God’s revelations on the world’s transformation, which is soon and unavoidable. The present time is marked by extreme religiousness, lawlessness, disquiet, crimes, violence, terrorism, etc. Crimes against women are on the rise. In other words, the lives of human beings have become so much more miserable. There is no joy or harmony in relations.

So, this is the same period that has been mentioned in the Srimad Bhagwad Gita as “dharma glani”, i.e., irreligiousness or doomsday. So, God’s reincarnation at such a time is a must, so as to bestow upon His children the most elevated Godly knowledge and transform their lives from vicious to virtuous. The Supreme Father Supreme Soul, the Father of all souls, whom we call by different names, has divinely incarnated in the land of Bharat to transform this world from hell into heaven, the new world. He has been undertaking the task of the world transformation through the teaching of easy Raja Yoga and Divine Knowledge.

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Col. Vipin Kumar Reappointed to Food Insecurity Board

Houston: On Wednesday, May 31, 2023 India House’s Executive Director, Col. Vipin Kumar (Retired) was re-appointed for 2 more years as a Director on the City of Houston’s Food Insecurity Board, approved by a unanimous vote by the Mayor and City Council. The board is responsible for advising and making recommendations to the Mayor, Council, and Department Directors to address issues pertaining to food insecurity based on a topic of study which will be assigned by the Mayor each year.

Over the past 3.5 years India House has been conducting bimonthly food distribution drives

feeding over 500 families every month, around 6,000 families every year.

The Food Insecurity Board will consist of 19 members. The Food Insecurity Board is expected to focus on key food, nutrition, and agriculture policy issues and opportunities that are affected by government and legislation; create recommended policy priorities that best suit the needs of Houston, with an emphasis on community food security; and educate the public and policymakers about food system.

Taral Patel Announces Run for FB County Commissioner

Houston: A high profile IndianAmerican policy expert, Taral V Patel, who works with the Biden administration on domestic US policy issues in Washington DC, has announced that he is running for the post of commissioner in Fort Bend county, Texas, precinct 3.

Patel announced on social media that he is running to flip the seat from red (Republican) to blue (Democrat), and to make Fort Bend a forward thinking stronghold in Texas.

Commissioners are elected officials who are policy makers, overseeing the operation and administration of the county. They are responsible for overseeing the county’s management and administration, representing county interests at the state and federal level, participating in long-range planning, and managing the county budget and finances.

Patel announced his candidacy on Twitter earlier this week and posted a campaign video. “I’m announcing my campaign for Fort Bend County Commissioner. Together, we can push past the divisive politics that we see in the news — and build a stronger, diverse, & more united Fort Bend,” he said.

Patel has worked in diverse po-

litical roles and was the youngest chief of staff to serve for the Fort Bend county’s judge’s office when another high profile Indian American, KP George, was elected as judge. Patel had worked as a strategist during George’s campaign in the 2018 midterm elections. Earlier, he had held positions on many campaigns including Mayor Bill White, Senator Rodney Ellis and Wendy Davis.

Patel’s parents immigrated to the US from India and he grew up in Greater Houston studying at Cinco Ranch High School and graduating from University of Texas at Austin.

In his election website, Patel has been described as a lifelong public servant with experience in local, state, and federal government

and the private sector who has made the local community more effective, engaging, and efficient for everyone that calls Fort Bend home.

He helped lead Fort Bend county successfully through numerous flooding incidents, the COVID19 pandemic, winter storm Uri and electric grid failure, droughts, and other major emergencies to emerge stronger and more united than ever before, his website says.

“His efforts have brought thousands of good paying jobs to Fort Bend, made historic investments to public safety and emergency management programmes, and fought traffic congestion.”

The Democratic primary election is scheduled for March 5, 2024.

Congress Party’s Rahul Gandhi on US Speaking Tour

WasHington DC: Congress party stalwart Gandhi has been on a three-city tour of the United States, including speaking engagements at Stanford University in California and the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Meanwhile, U.S. congressional leaders have invited Modi to address a joint meeting of Congress later this month. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other leaders announced the address as an “opportunity to share your vision for India’s future and speak to the global challenges our countries both face.”

Grandson of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi is a member of the Indian National Congress party. “Modern India cannot exist without our

constitution and our democracy,” he said Sunday. He also urged a stronger partnership between India and the U.S. to offset China's influence.

“One of the things we have to think about is the bridge between India and the United States,” he said. “How do we compete with the challenge the Chinese have

placed on the table,” he asked, specifically citing issues of mobility and the world's energy supply.

The Congress Party defeated the BJP in recent state elections in the Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka states, wins that came after a series of state elections defeats after Modi became India’s prime minister in 2014.

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Margaritaville Lake Resort Honors Cultural Traditions of South Asian Weddings

Conroe: Located about an hour north of the Houston area, a lush, tropical oasis on a secluded lakefront awaits – Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston. A destination in itself, the resort offers the perfect setting to carry out the time-honored traditions of South Asian weddings.

“Our wide array of venues, amenities, and activities allow us to create an unforgettable wedding weekend experience for the bride, groom, family members, and all of their guests,” said Desiree Tapping, director of catering for Margaritaville Lake Resort. “We understand the uniqueness and traditions of South Asian weddings and offer a level of ‘an all-encompassing destination’ that is impossible to find elsewhere.”

With over 72,000 square feet of event space, the resort can host every wedding festivity– including a welcome dinner, the Mehendi, and Sangeet, as well as separate Vidhi ceremonies for the bride and groom all onsite. In addition, the resort features a private, .75-mile road leading up to the resort entrance, which means there is no need to seek a permit from the city to bring in a horse or elephant for a Baraat. As a lakeside resort, Margaritaville Lake Resort also offers couples of the option of having a Baraat come in on a boat.

“Our various venues lend themselves to support the customs of South Asian weddings. Waterpoint Landing, which overlooks picturesque Lake Conroe is the perfect setting for a Haldi ceremony while

our poolside lawn serves as the perfect backdrop for a wedding-weekend lunch event,” said Tapping. With culinary expertise hailing from South Asia, the resort is able to prepare some Indian cuisine

inhouse, including Undhiya and Dhokla from Gujarat, Kashmiri Roganjosh, Amritsari Chole, and Punjabi Tandoori. Margaritaville Lake Resort also provides numerous ways for the

bride and groom and their guests to unwind and enjoy the laidback lake life. Enjoy a round of golf on the resort’s 18-hole, par 71 USGAcertified course, or refresh and renew at the St. Somewhere Spa.

There’s also a three-acre water park with waterslides, five swimming pools, a lazy river, and the opportunity to rent a boat and explore Lake Conroe.

“We provide the feel of a destination wedding without the passport,” said Tapping.

Between the various wedding activities and events, the wedding party and their guests can relax and recharge in one of the resort’s allsuite accommodations decorated with a light and airy color palette that channels the lake, sand, and sky. All guest rooms feature separate bedrooms, private balconies, high-end furnishings, and lavish bathrooms with walk-in showers and granite vanities.

While every day is the best day to get married, picking a fun date to tie the knot can make your wedding even more memorable and special. For a limited time, couples who book a wedding celebration over New Year’s Eve (12.31.23) or on next year’s leap year day (2.29.2024) can enjoy a variety of festive enhancements at no additional cost. To learn more about these particular wedding date offers, visit the resort’s webpage: https://www.margaritavilleresorts. com/margaritaville-lake-resortlake-conroe/weddings/weddingoffers/special-wedding-dates

“We look forward to helping you create the wedding of your dreams and an experience you will never forget, honoring your rich traditions and culture,” said Tapping.

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Santoshi & Sunil wedding party cross the Lazy River bridge at the Margaritaville Lake Resort. Anisha & Sunil pop open a bottle on the Champagne boat.
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Fraudulent Malabar Gold & Diamonds Showroom in Pakistan Shut Down

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The case was filed by Ma- • labar Gold & Diamonds against Mr. Muhammad Faizan, who illegally used the Malabar Gold & Diamonds brand name to operate a jewellery store in Islamabad, Pakistan.

A civil case was filed by the • brand in Pakistan, which resulted in a court order that immediately halted the illegal usage.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds • clarified that it does not operate any showroom in Pakistan.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 6th largest jewellery retailer globally with 317 retail outlets across the Middle East, the Far East, the USA & India, has won a major legal battle against brand impersonation in Islamabad, Pakistan. The case was filed by the brand against Mr. Muhammad Faizan, a Pakistani national, who was operating a jewellery store illegally in the name of Malabar Gold & Diamonds in Islamabad, Pakistan. In addition to using the brand name and other trademarks of Malabar Gold & Diamonds to operate his jewellery store, Mr. Faizan also managed social media pages in Pakistan using the brand name, brand ambassadors, and product images of Malabar Gold & Diamonds.

Upon the filing of the civil case by the legal team of Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the Pakistani court immediately ordered the takedown of all “Malabar Gold & Diamonds” sign boards and to stop all usage of the brand name and trademarks.

As the accused refused to abide by the court orders, Malabar Gold & Diamonds filed a contempt pe-

tition in court, resulting in the accused being arrested, imprisoned, and presented in the Court.

Since jail imprisonment was an assured outcome of the civil case, Mr. Faizan approached Malabar Gold & Diamonds for a settlement and subsequent agreement to the conditions put forth by the brand. This included the withdrawal of the trademark application filed by the accused for registering ‘Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ under his name, and publishing confession and declaration in all editions of major English and Urdu newspapers chosen by Malabar Gold & Diamonds; all of which Mr. Fai-

zan agreed to and complied.

“Ours is a business that has been established on the foundation of trust. The brand value that we have painstakingly built over the years is very dear to us and any attempts to exploit the goodwill and reputation of the brand will be prevented. I sincerely assure our loyal customers that as is evident from this case, Malabar Gold & Diamonds will do all that is possible to prevent and discourage any such activities to protect the trust placed in us by our customers.”, commented Malabar Group Chairman, Mr. M.P Ahammed.

Any and all signboards carrying

the Malabar Gold & Diamonds brand name and other trademark assets have since been removed by Mr. Faizan, who has admitted to exploiting Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ global presence and brand recognition to mislead

customers into thinking that his jewellery store was an authorized franchisee of Malabar Gold & Diamonds and draw advantage from their misconception.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds was established in 1993 and is the flagship company of Malabar Group, a leading diversified Indian business conglomerate.

With an annual turnover of $5.2 billion, the company currently ranks as the 6th largest jewellery retailer globally and today has a strong retail network of 317 outlets spread across 10 countries in addition to multiple offices, design centres, wholesale units and factories spread across India, Middle East, Far East & USA. The group, owned by more than 4,000 shareholders, has more than 18,500 professionals from over 26 countries working towards its continued success. Malabar Gold & Diamonds also features an online store www.malabargoldanddiamonds.com providing customers the opportunity to purchase their favorite jewelry at any time and on any day from the comfort of their homes.

The group also operates MGD – Lifestyle Jewellery, a retail concept offering trendy and light weight jewellery that represents the independent and the modern woman through its designs and collections.

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IAA Hosts Niche Entertaintment’s ‘Dil Se’: Superlative Singing & Dancing

Houston: The musical genius of composer A.R. Rahman was on display through a superlative audio-visual and live performance by Niche Entertainment of Pune. Niche has presented a series of such unique performances for over a decade, including “Bhairav to Bahiravi”, “Black and White” and “Prabhat to Sairat”.

Niche Entertainment is currently on a 14-city USA tour with the “Dil Se ...” show. Indo-American Association of Houston was the national sponsor of the entire USA tour. The Houston show took place last Friday, June 2 at the Stafford Civic Centre on Cash Road. After the Houston show, the troupe had four more to go.

IAA Board of Directors member Radhika Day came on stage and announced a discounted ticket package for IAA patrons for upcoming performances of Mika Singh and theatrical production of ‘Mughal-e-Azam’. Day also urged

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At the conclusion of the Houston show, Director Milind Oak came on stage to reveal that Niche Entertainment will be working on a new show about the remarkable career of India’s nightingale -- Lata Mangeshkar.

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‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’: Fails on its Comic Potential

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How far will you go for a house of your own? And at what point will you draw the line? Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’s central conflict is one that makes it instantly relatable to millions of middle-class Indians. When it comes right down to it, young Indore-based couple Kapil (Vicky Kaushal) and Soumya (Sara Ali Khan) have some tough calls to take: will they be able to go through with it?

overcomes the efforts of the actors, especially Himanshu Kohli’s paan-chewing lawyer (the funniest part of the film) who tries his best to help the hapless couple, Inaamulhaq as the charlatan-liar who gobbles money from the innocent public, and Sharib Hashmi as the good-natured chowkidar who, we all know, will be granted his biggest wish; no prizes for guessing what that is.

relationship over this obsession for a house, the film makes it very clear that it is the woman who is more to blame than the poor man, who keeps trying to keep peace between his ‘selfish’ wife, and his affectionate family for whom blood will always be thicker than Thums Up.

What else can you say for a film which revolves around keeping both a marriage, and morals, intact?

In the way it gets going, Zara Hatke is pure sitcom territory. Kapil is a yoga instructor, Soumya is a tutor; their two-year-old marriage still has spark. Both are constricted for space in their house, with mummyji, daddyji, mamaji, mamiji, and a too smart for his own good nephew, who is constantly inserting himself in between the young couple when they want to get cosy. The only way out, as Soumya sees it, is an abode in which they can enjoy their privacy, and to which end, the two embark on a path on which there are several roadblocks, including (spoiler alert) a fake divorce

As for Kaushal and Khan, the former does better at his ‘kanjoos’ self (representing people who deduct portions from their ‘aaj’ to save for their ‘kal’); the latter needs to build in significantly more variation in delivery. And while the two are made to say sorry to each other for having nearly ruined their

Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Sara Ali Khan, Himanshu Kohli, Neeraj Sood, Inamamulhaq, Sharib Hashmi, Rakesh Bedi, Sushmita Mukherjee

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You’re all set for a light-hearted yarn, as Kapil and Soumya chomp on greasy roadside noodles, split a fizzy soda (she calls him a ‘cheepda’ because he insists on getting only one, never two) and share a five star bar (ooh, more branding) together, while breaking into a couple of forgettable songs. A government housing scheme meant for lower income groups comes up on their radar, and both agree to do questionable things, in the hope of lucking out.

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