Indo American News Radio Houston TX

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Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, Jan 20, 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 (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 9,000 hits.

TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL. AND YOU’LL BE NOTIFIED WHEN OF NEW UPDATES.

4:20 pm In our special “The Road I Have Traveled” segment,

5:20 pm As the consecration ceremonies of the new Ram Janam Bhumi Temple are about to proceed, we wondered what the significance of Ayodhya was before Ram and his brothers were born? We turn to amateur historian buff and true Ram devotee Kapil Sharma – no relation to the popular TV personality – for some answers based on his own research.

5:40 pm This week marks the 4th Anniversary of Indo American News Radio and we have a small roundup of what we have accomplished over the years.

Also stay tuned in for 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  [email protected]

Please pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is

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

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, Jan 13, 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 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620 ) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 5 years of Podcasts and have had over 9,000 hits.

TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL. AND YOU’LL BE NOTIFIED WHEN OF NEW UPDATES.

4:20 pm In a huge, sprawling city like Houston, with millions of cars and drivers, getting into an accident seems like a routine incident for the unfortunate few. What is worse is having an altercation with someone over an issue regarding a car, like with a tow truck driver, a pedestrian or a break in. Harris County Asst DA Lauren Bard in charge of Vehicular Crimes Division calls in today to explain what kind of crimes are prosecutable and how to defend yourself.

5:00 pm For over 40 years, the India Culture Center has toiled to keep Indian heritage forefront in the community’s mind, especially through celebration of two national flagship events. One of these, Indian Republic Day, is around the corner and the ICC will mark it with a festival on Sunday, Jan 28. To tell us more about it are ICC directors and event chairs President Parul Fernandes and Director Uma Mantravadi.

5:20 pm This past summer, Taral Patel threw his hat into the race for Ft Bend Commissioners Court Pct 3 and should he win he will become the youngest elected Commissioner, possibly in the state! Born and brought up in Sugar Land, he joins us today to tell us how the run is going as the March 5 Primary election rolls closer.

5:40 pm Today is Lohri, a popular winter Dogra and Punjabi folk festival celebrated primarily in Northern India with bonfires, dance and song. Pandit Bhawani Shankar Shastri with the Hindu Worship Society calls in to tell us briefly the significance of the festival.

Also stay tuned in for 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 [email protected]

Please pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is

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

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, Jan 6, 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 (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 8,900 hits.

TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL. AND YOU’LL BE NOTIFIED WHEN OF NEW UPDATES.

4:20 pm A monumental occasion is about to unfold on Jan 22 when the Ram Janam Bhumi  Mandir is officially consecrated in Ayodhya, 3 ½ years after its groundbreaking. The event is being celebrated all across the globe by the Hindu faithful and live telecasts will bring communities together to experience the first moments of the ceremony. In Houston, events start tomorrow with a car rally and to give us more details, we are joined by Meera Kapur and Arun Mundra of the Hindus of Greater Houston.

5:00 pm When we started the show in 2020, Miss Renu, a psychic from Bangalore, helped to bring out listeners who wanted to hear her predictions of their problems. Today Miss Renu calls in LIVE from Bangalore - at 4:30 in the morning - to guide us on the year ahead with predictions for 2024, what you should do and what not to do and certain remedies for all.

5:20 pm Four years ago when we started the show, the first person who called in to say he liked our format was Nick Madhani who owns Country Cleaners. His business went through a severe downturn during COVID but he stuck in there and survived. We bring him back - like a good luck charm - to see how business is now and for some unique words of wisdom.

Also stay tuned in for 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 [email protected]

Please pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is

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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 Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, December 30, 2023 from 4

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4:20 pm Vijay Pallod has been a vocal and prominent stalwart of the promoting Hinduism and Hindu culture in the greater Houston area. He has also been a tireless and generous benefactor for Hindu events and causes, especially the Hindu Heritage Youth Camp near Columbus. He is especially proud of the Ram Janam Bhumi Temple which will be inaugurated in Ayodhya in three weeks and will be joining us today to talk about the local community’s reaction.

4:40 pm Immigration Attorney George Willy calls in to wish the community a Happy New Year.

5:00 pm Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg calls in to wish the community a Happy New Year.

TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-6397 or at [email protected]

Please pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is

And remember to visit our digital archives from over 15 years. 

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

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The studio is alive with Christmas carolers from the Indian Pentecostal Church of God Hebron as Blessy Chacko, Shibu Daniel and Stafin Jacob sing carols in Hindi and English and Jensen Lukose accompanies them on the synthesizer.

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, December 23, 2023 from 4

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on

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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? Last month we spoke with immigration attorney James Parker with the law firm of Willy Nanayakkara for answers and we turn to him again as Texas has tightened down the vise with the implementation of SB4. He will explain what this new law is all about and what recourse is available after migrants have been detained?

5:00 pm It’s the holiday season and people are carefree and

5:20 pm India is a land where all religions have existed and flourished over the centuries. We turn to author Dr Jay Raman who has written an autobiographical book – From the Land of Spice to the Land of Oil - which is but is set against the historical background of Kerela where Christianity first took hold in 52 AD after St. Thomas the Apostle landed in Kodungallur. He gives as a short history of Christianity in India.

TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US at [email protected] OR AT 713-789-6397.

Please pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is

And remember to visit our digital archives from over 15 years. 

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

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