Indo American News Radio Houston TX

Here’s the line up for Sat, March 20, 2021 from 4 to 6pm on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com) on 98.7 FM and available also on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)

You can also hear the Podcast of the recorded show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts

4:20 pm Will will talk with one of Houston’s celebrities, Carolyn Farb, who has been among the most recognizable philanthropists in the Bayou City. Carolyn will share her experience in the art of fundraising, her three books and her quest to preserve Houston’s cultural heritage and landmarks.

5:00 pm  The COVID pandemic has ushered in many changes to everyday life and even impacted the taxes we will pay. Here to explain the many revisions from the IRS tax code for 2020 and 2021 is CPA Devesh Pathak.

5:20 pm Our Mumbai Correspondent Avinash Gavai will call in live - at 4 am local Mumbai time - with the latest happenings in the city and how Holi was celebrated there.

Here’s the line up for Sat, March 13, 2021 from 4 to 6pm on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com) on 98.7 FM and available also on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)

You can also hear the Podcast of the recorded show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & Breaker

4:20 pm We will hear from Kit Comby, the entrepreneur who founded Inxpress which provides rapid shipments worldwide, as DHL’s 5th largest customer worldwide.

4:40 pm Newly elected Ft Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan and recently hired Captain Basir Abassi who heads the Community Outreach Program explain how the effort is unfolding and what other changes in diversity to expect from the Sherrif’s office.

5:00 pm March 25 will mark the 50th anniversary of the genocide of 2 to 3 million ethnic Bengali and Hindus which resulted in the 13-day war that created Bangladesh. 1.5 million Bengalis were displaced and 10 million fled to India. Utsav Chakraborti who works with the Hindu American Foundation in Washington, DC will describe how these events unfolded.

5:20 pm Ashok Moza, an engineer, bon vivant and health food advocate will share his wealth of knowledge of being a vegan, the benefits of the diet and how it differs from other types of vegetarianism.

Here’s the line up for Sat, March 6, from 4 to 6pm on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com) on 98.7 FM and available also on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)

4:20 pm We will hear from Siddhartha Sachdeva, CEO of Innowatts who has been in retail Power markets for 20 years how to understand electricity bills and interpret the rates and plans that different service providers offer.

4:40 pm The recent freezing snap affected many homeowners and businesses. We will find out how the Moharir family who operate Saratoga Serendipity Farms in East Texas and their cows fared during this cold weather.

5:00 pm The hard freeze of two weeks ago managed to kill lots of plants left in the open and even some tucked away in garages. Master Gardener Suma Mudan will explain the different varieties of native species that would be a good alternative to many ornamental plants that have been commonly used here.

5:20 pm Ft Bend ISD will be opening two new schools in the coming months. Shefali Jhaveri will explain how there is a campaign going on to name one of them for the beloved late FBISD Trustee Sonal Buchhar.

Here’s the line up for Sat, February 27, 2021 from 4 to 6pm on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com) on 98.7 FM and available also on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)

4:20 pm Engineer Bhaskar Rao has designed many power generating plants and electrical transmission systems and will explain what may have happened to cause the breakdown in the ERCOT controlled grid.

4:40 pm Mechanical consulting engineer Ajay Shah will share his expertise on the pros and cons of materials used in plumbing systems in homes and what steps could be taken to be better prepared for future deep cold snaps.

5:00 pm Houston Chronicle columnist Erica Grieder will share her thoughts on the strength of leadership that is needed in Texas amidst the current power and water crisis.

5:20 pm Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia just floated the idea of connecting the electrical service for the county to the Eastern Electric Grid and he will explains the reaction this has had as people wonder if this is a workable concept.

Here’s the line up for Sat, February 20, from 4 to 6pm on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com) on 98.7 FM and available also on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)

4:20 pm Houston Chronicle columnist Chris Tomlinson will share his analysis of the Texas electric grid, ERCOT’s role in managing it and how to take steps like battery storage to strengthen it.

5:00 pm US Rep From Dist. 7, Lizzie Fletcher (D) will call in to discuss what can be done to fortify and improve Texas’ electric grid.

5:20 pm Sugar Land District 2 Councilman Naushad Kermally will call in to discuss his first year in office and his latest efforts to help those affected by the recent Artic Vortex.

5:40 pm Insurance agent Lalit Jallan explains the aspects of insurance policies that would cover busted pipes, and damage to the house and interiors.

Here’s the line up for Sat, February 13, 2021 from 4 to 6pm on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com) on 98.7 FM and available also on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)

4:20 pm We will talk with Sri Preston Kulkarni who ran for Congress from Dist 22 in Ft Bend. He has been appointed by the Biden Administration as the Chief of External Affairs for Americorps.

4:40 pm We will hear from the University of Houston’s India Studies program new Director and Endowed Professor Sarasij Majumdar about his plans for the program.

5:00 pm Well known attorney George Willy and noted civil rights advocate will call in to talk about Reconciliation efforts between the Singhalese and Tamilians after the disastrous Civil War in his Motherland Sri Lanka.

5:20 pm Pakistani photographer, videographer and TV Series Director Syed Ali Reza Usama will call from Karachi in another episode of “Karachi Diary” covering current issues.

Here’s the line up for Sat, February 6, 2021 on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com) on 98.7 FM from 4 to 6 pm and available also by downloading the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)

4:20 pm There’s a massive push to get more Americans into electric cars. Ravi Galhotra of Galson Auto tells us what to expect in infrastructure, battery costs and charging rates and maintenance issues.

4:40 pm COVID-19 has brought to the forefront the vulnerability of the elderly. Dr. Suparna Chhibber will share with us the healthcare issues that one has to watch for when caring for seniors in distress.

5:00 pm The Tagore Society is planning a function next weekend to mark Rabindranath Tagore’s Centennial visit to Houston. Partha Chatterjee and Dableena Banerjee will tell us more about this little known event from the past.

5:20 pm Seema Govil, a journalist and Podcaster from Austin calls in with a review of the newly released movie White Tiger and two other movies made by Desi directors.

Here’s the line up for Sat, January 30, 2021 on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com) on 98.7 FM from 4 to 6 pm and available also by downloading the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)

4:20 pm Last year many businesses got PPP loans, SBA loans and grants and individuals received extended unemployment and even stimulus checks. How will this affect your taxes for 2020? Well known CPA Swapan Dhariyawan will call in to explain.

4:40 pm This past Wednesday, an Indian Pediatrician shot and killed a doctor and himself in Austin. Calling in from Austin is internist Dr. Shelly Sethi who will talk about depression and how it should be handled.

5:00 pm The Biden Administration is ushering in a new era of Indian Americans taking positions in various agencies and as advisors. Democratic insider Lutfi Hassan will call in from Washington DC with some insights.

5:20 pm Two days ago the stock markets tumbled after GameStop’s price rose by 600 per cent and. forced a hedge fund to lose $2.5 Bn. To explain what happened, we will hear from Financial Advisor Pradeep Gokhale.

Here’s the line up for Sat, January 23, 2021 on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com) on 98.7 FM from 4 to 6 pm and available also by downloading the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)

4:00 pm We will talk with India Culture Center Board Directors President Jasmeeta Singh and Past President Falguni Gandhi about the Republican Day Festival on Zoom later today.

4:20 pm Acclaimed dancer, choreographer and Exec. Dir. of Anjali Performing Arts of Sugar Land Rathna Kumar will talk about her long and illustrious career and the challenges she has faced.

5:00 pm Cardiologist Dr. Randeep Suneja has been in the forefront of the battle against heart disease and recently has been combatting COVID-19 with a radically new approach. He will share his medical knowledge on each front with us.

5:20 pm Renowned tabla maestro and Indian classical music guru David Courtney has an incisive mind when it comes to current affairs and deciphering events from a different perspective. We talk with him on a couple of cases.

Here’s the line up for Sat, January 2, 2021 on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com) on 98.7 FM from 4 to 6 pm and available also by downloading the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com)

4:20 pm to tell us how the COVID-19 vaccines work, we will hear from Dr. Moushumi Sur, Associate Professor of Pediatric Critical Care at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital. She has participated in the Moderna vaccine trial in September.

4:40 pm Executive chef Kiran Bheemarao who has traveled the world opening restaurants and other establishments will share some of his favorite recipes to herald in the New Year and how it is celebrated around the world.

5:00 pm It is marathon season but COVID has forced the cancellation of the Chevron Marathon race this year. To tell us how he and other runners are faring with this, we will hear from serial marathoner Dr Kuldip Kaul.

5:20 pm Psychic healer Mystic Renu Sehgal will call in from Bangalore with her predictions for the New Year. She will also take questions from listeners for their problems and issues. For private readings ($50), you can reach her at +91-95823-02770