Nov 6, 2014 | ktru, navrang
On 11/8: Live interview with Sehba Sarwar the artistic Director/Founder of Voices Breaking Boundaries (VBB) and VBB's Associate Director Ana Laurel. Learn more about the Pakistani film Zinda Bhaag (Run For Your Life).
Free Event: Pakistani Film - Zinda Bhaag (Run for Your Life). Check the Film Trailer!
Date and Time: 5:30 PM, Sunday, November 9, 2014
Location: 3210 Elmridge, 77025 (Home of Sandra Boccara)
Screening and conversation with co-director Meenu Gaur & producer Mazhar Zaidi! 
VBB kicks off their 2014-15 Borderlines project with a special screening of Zinda Bhaag (Run for Your Life), a 2013 Pakistani Punjabi-language drama film co-directed by Meenu Gaur and Farjad Nabi. Zinda Bhaag unravels against the theme of 'illegal' immigration and was constructed out of stories, anecdotes, and events that the directors encountered.
ZInda Bhaag film dialogues -
“Pakistan ke corruption se zyada pyaar karti hoon”
“Kismet se zyada nahin aur waqt se pehle nahin”
Nov 4, 2014 | ktru, navrang
Do not miss an exclusive interview on Navrang (11/8) with the writer / director Ravi Kumar of the film Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain. The film opens on November 7th in NYC and on November 14th in LA. A truly unique film not to be missed.
A film based on true events set amidst the real-life Bhopal disaster - starring: Martin Sheen, Kal Penn, Mischa Barton, Rajpal Yadav, Tannishtha Chatterjee. Interwoven stories of people in India and US as they face dilemmas of life time in the months leading to the biggest Industrial disaster in human history that claimed 10,000 innocent lives within a few hours. Inspired by real events.
Facebook page of the film. And click here for the Trailer of the film.
Oct 28, 2014 | ktru, navrang
On 11/1: Interview with Shunya theatre artists' Karthik Chander playing Devraj Sarthi & Deeba Ashraf playing Izzat in the play Bhopal.
Shunya Theatre presents **Bhopal** by Rahul Varma from Nov 13th to 23rd at Studio 101, 1824 Spring St. Houston, TX 77007. Ticket price $15. Click here for tickets. Bhopal is set amid the events that conspired to create the 1984 Union Carbide disaster, Varma’s timely drama reveals the human stories within the complex political and economic webs that led to one of the worst industrial catastrophes in history.
Oct 7, 2014 | ktru, navrang
Ticket giveaways on **Saturday 10/11** for Carnatic (South Indian Classical) concert.
The Houston Youth Music Association (HYMA) presents Vidhwan T. M. Krishna (Vocals) ~ Vidwan Sri R. K. Sriramkumar (Violin) ~ Vidhwan Sri Arun Prakash (Mridamgam) in concert on Sunday 10/12; 4pm at Stafford Civic Center, 1415 Constitution Ave., Stafford, TX. 77477.
For more info contact [email protected] or call 281-710-7717.
Website: hymausa.org
Oct 1, 2014 | ktru, navrang
ktru introduces *Back to my Roots* by Yash P - Houston's South Asian hip hop artist.
Yash P on Facebook. Music videos: August 15 (Indian Independence Day) ~ Houston to Bombay ~ Meri Rani (My Queen) ~ Resulting A Permanent Emptiness
Sep 25, 2014 | ktru, navrang
***Below are the links mentioned by Mitra Mostofi during her conversation on the show.***
Author Mitra Mostofi will kick off the Breast Cancer Awareness month (October). Learn more about the book "This was no coincidence" and the journey of resilience, courage, acceptance and endurance.
• Mitra Mostofi on Facebook to help create a self-awareness community through the 7 day verbal virtual meditation series –STAR (Self-Teaching Awareness and Realization)
• For women diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 45. www.youngsurvival.org
• WHAT: Texas Annual Breast Health Summit; WHEN: November 6 & 7; WHERE: North Sheraton at George Bush Intercontinental, 15700 John F Kennedy Blvd., Houston, Texas 77032. www.breasthealthcollaborativeoftexas.org
• 3rd generation henna artist: Soniya. www.hennacompany.com
• WHAT: 2nd Annual Genetic Counseling Breakfast Summit. WHEN: September 30, 10:00am-12pm. WHERE: Houston City Club. www.ovarcome.org
• WHAT: Pink Ribbons Inc. - movie about the commercialization of the breast cancer movement. WHEN: October 3 6:30-8:30. WHERE: 2922 Rosedale at Houston, TX 77004. RSVP: 713-781-0255
• WHAT: Komen Race for the Cure. WHEN: October 4, 6:30-10:30. WHERE: 2922 Rosedale at Houston, tx 77004. www.komen-houston.org/events/131/
• WHAT: The HOPE Clinic will deliver *free* cervical cancer screening, clinical breast exams and mammograms along with same-day results, and access to follow-up care for local women in need. Also receive HPV vaccines and health education information. WHEN: October 11, 2014 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. WHERE: Hope Clinic, 7001 Corporate Dr Ste 120, Houston, TX 77036. WHO: Women ages 21 to 64, who are uninsured or underinsured. CONTACT: 832 217 5571 Spanish. 713 333 9773 - English, Vietnamese, Chinese, etc.
• Indian American Cancer Network: www.iacannetwork.org
Sep 16, 2014 | ktru, navrang
Navratri 2014 tickets ***50%*** off if you mention *ktru*. Email [email protected] or call/text Amee at 832-347-2516.
Exclusive offer for KTRU (Rice radio) - tickets are only $10 if you mention *KTRU*!!!!
Organizers from the Gujarati Samaj of Houston will be on Navrang, Saturday 9/20 to discuss the Navratri festival and the garba & dandiya folk dance and music from the state of Gujarat, India.
Video clip of Garba and Dandiya raas, Washington U dandiya and Gujarat, India garba.
For more info about the Navratri festival in Houston check the link.
Sep 6, 2014 | ktru, navrang
Asians Against Domestic Abuse (AADA) a 501 (3)c hosts their 13th annual fundraiser on Thursday September 18th from 11:30am to 2:30pm. At 1811 Briar Oaks Ln., Houston, TX 77027. # 713-622-4191. Tickets are $100.
Highlights of the event: Egyptian themed fashion show by *Elle Milady*. Event MC is Dominique S of KPRC channel 2. Numerous vendors from various Asian countries.
The funds raised at this event will enable to provide financial assistance and services to battered women from India, Pakistan, China, Vietnam, Korea, Cambodia, Philippines and Middle Eastern countries. Click here for AADA's website.
For more indo email: [email protected]. Helpline: 713-339-8300.
Sep 4, 2014 | ktru, navrang
**Ticket Giveaways** on Sat. 9/13 and 9/20 - 10am to noon. Call 713-348-5878 (KTRU)
A sweeping tale of romance, abduction, friendship and war is told by an ensemble of dangerous demons, playful monkeys and powerful heroes. India’s amazing epic is a timeless testament of victory of truth over evil. A must see special effects makes it a treat to eyes and soul.Watch a spectacular Broadway style show:
On Saturday Sept. 27th at 3:30pm. Location: VPSS Srinath ji Haveli, 11715 Bellfort Village Dr, Houston, TX 77031. Video clip.
Ramleela 2014 is brought to Houston by 501 c(3) non-profit organization - Kalakriti Performing Arts (www.kakakritiusa.org) & directed by the executive director of Shri Natraj School of Dance Ms. Kusum Sharma. More details for this year and previous Ramleela can be found at www.ramleelahouston.org
Click here for tickets: $10, $25, $50, $100.
Aug 29, 2014 | ktru, navrang
**Bollywood Blast** Miller Outdoor Theatre, Sunday 8/31 at 8 pm (Free).
Do not miss an exclusive film with talented local artists'.
