Flag hoisting at India House in Houston.
Houstonians Join the World in the Celebration of India’s 76th Republic Day
Houston: Houstonians of Indian origin and their mainstream American guests joined Indian diaspora the world over in observing India’s 76th Republic Day on Sunday, January 26th.
In Houston, Consul General DC Manjunath led the celebration early morning with a flag hoisting at the Indian Consulate on Scotland Street.
CG Manjunath also hoisted the flag at India House. Several other regional organizations held their own flag hoistings and cultural celebrations.
In the afternoon, the India Cultural Center held its iconic celebration at the GSH Event Center from 1 to 7 pn.
In the evening, the Consulate hosted a dinner reception at the Hilton Double Tree Hotel. The dignitaries present included Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Fort Bend County Judge KP George. The Indian snacks and dinner were catered by Indian Summer.
In his opening remarks, CG Manjunath spoke about the advances made by India in its economy, science, technology and sports. He also lauded the close trade and cultural relationships between US and India as well as Texas and India.
The traditional parade in New Delhi showcased the country’s military strength and cultural heritage. The event on Kartavya Path commemorated the adoption of Constitution on January 26, 1950.
The parade included soldiers from military and paramilitary forces, along with their bands, marching in front of leaders and guests. Various tableaux highlighted the country’s cultural diversity, including one on the Maha Kumbh.
Indonesian President Prabowo
Subianto was the chief guest at the event. A contingent of 342 members from the Indonesian National Armed Forces also participated in the parade, marking the first time troops from Indonesia joined a foreign parade. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Narendra Modi were present alongside the visiting dignitary.
Prime Minister Modi began the day by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial to honour the country’s fallen soldiers. President Murmu and Indonesian President
Subianto arrived at the venue in a traditional buggy, after which the national flag was unfurled.
The Republic Day parade featured 31 tableaux from 16 states and union territories, as well as central ministries and organizations.
One of the highlights was the ministry of rural development’s tableau on the “Lakhpati Didi Initiative,” which promotes women’s economic empowerment through entrepreneurship and self-reliance.
The Indian Navy’s tableau showcased indigenous warship design and included models of vessels such as INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer, underlining the country’s progress in maritime security.
The department of financial services, under the ministry of finance, presented a tableau depicting the development of banking services in India.
While Madhya Pradesh’s tableau focused on the reintroduction of cheetahs in the state, Jharkhand’s tableau featured late industrialist Ratan Tata at its center.
Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh’s tableau highlighted the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, showcasing scenes of ‘Samudra Manthan,’ ‘Amrit Kalash,’ and holy men bathing at the Sangam.
The Ministry of Earth Sciences presented a tableau themed around the celebration of 150 years of Mausam Bhavan.
Focus on ‘Nari Shakti’
The parade on the 76th Republic Day was especially focused on ‘Nari Shakti’ (women empowerment).
An all-women marching contingent from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), led by Assistant Commandant Aishwarya Joy M, was a key feature of the parade. The 148-member contingent, comprising women soldiers engaged in anti-Naxal, anti-insurgency, and law-and-order operations, showcased the role of women in national security.
The ministry of women and child development presented a tableau emphasizing maternal care, life cycle continuity, and women’s leadership, narrating a
girl’s journey from childhood to self-reliance.
The Delhi Police All-Women Band, under the leadership of Band Master Ruyangunuo Kense, also stood out. Participating for the second time, the band included four women Sub-Inspectors and 64 women constables from the Brass and Pipe Band units.
The ministry of rural development’s tableau further highlighted women’s empowerment through the ‘Lakhpati Didi Yojana,’ which focuses on economic independence and entrepreneurship for women.
A Republic Day of many ‘firsts’
The 76th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path introduced several firsts, showcasing India’s progress in defense, cultural vibrancy, and gender representation.
First woman officer to salute
President
Captain Dimple Singh Bhati of the Indian Army created history by becoming the first woman officer to present a salute to President Droupadi Murmu. Mounted on a
12-foot ladder atop a moving motorcycle, Bhati, part of the Corps of Signals’ “The Dare Devils,” displayed remarkable balance and precision as she performed the salute.
Tri-services tableau
For the first time, a tri-services tableau rolled down Kartavya Path, symbolizing the spirit of “jointness” among the armed forces. The tableau depicted a battlefield scenario with synchronized operations on land, water, and air, showcasing indigenous equipment such as the Arjun battle tank, Tejas fighter aircraft, and advanced light helicopter. The theme was “Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat” (strong and secure India).
Pralay missile
The indigenous Pralay missile, a short-range quasi-ballistic missile designed for conventional strikes by the Army and Air Force, made its debut in the parade, representing advancements in India’s missile technology.
SANJAY battlefield surveillance system
The SANJAY battlefield surveillance system was showcased for the first time. This automated system integrates inputs from ground and aerial sensors to provide realtime battlefield intelligence.
Indonesian contingent
A 352-member contingent from Indonesia, including a marching and band unit, participated in the parade. This marked the first time an Indonesian military band and contingent marched in India’s Republic Day celebrations, as well as their debut in any foreign parade. Cultural performance spanning the entire kartavya path
For the first time, over 5,000 folk and tribal artists performed 45 dance forms along the entire length of Kartavya Path, ensuring an equal viewing experience for all attendees.
Military prowess on display India showcased cutting-edge defense platforms during the 76th Republic Day parade, with several making their debut. The Army’s battle surveillance system “Sanjay” and the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) surface-to-surface tactical missile “Pralay” were featured for the first time.
Houston Consular staff (above) and India House guests (below) gathered after the flag hoistings.
Lifetime Achievement Award for Krishnamurthys by CKW Luxe at MFAH
Houston: The reach of their philanthropy is widespread and widely acknowledged all over the Bayou City, a place they’ve called home since 1977, raised their family and cultivated a legion of friends from the many communities that make this area unique.
This past Saturday, January 25 Leela and Natesan Krishnamurthy were acknowledged with a lifetime achievement award from CKW Luxe at a lavish function held at the Museum of Fine Arts. Surrounded by priceless renaissance artwork, and about 200 admirers, Leela and Nat were applauded as they took a walk down the center of the room. They received the award from Connie Kang Wong, founder of the 10-year-old CKW Luxe media and Gigi Lee from Mayor Whitmire’s office who read a proclamation, while KTRK TV news anchor Gina Gaston introduced them.
The couple is well-known for their lifelong philanthropic work and their belief in, and support of, social programs and the arts. In January 2020, they were also
honored by CKW Luxe as the Power Couple Impact Makers of the Year.
Leela received her master’s degree from Clark Atlanta University, became the head librarian at the Bell City Library in Los Angeles County and later the head librarian of the Barbara Bush Library in Houston. Leela initiated many innovative programs designed to encourage children and adults from underserved communities to utilize the various services offered by the library.
For her dedication, and the success of her programs, Leela was awarded the key to the City of Bell. She also received numerous awards and accolades from the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County and the Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Nat received his MBA from Clark Atlanta University. He joined Getty Oil Company as a financial analyst in the international marketing and manufacturing division in Los Angeles. He was promoted to financial planning manager for the
southern exploration and production division in Houston, then later in New Orleans as manager of shared services for two major exploration and production divisions. His promotion to director of strategic planning for North American brought him back to Houston.
In New Orleans, Leela joined the Food Bank as volunteer coordinator, also wrote grants to support adoption and prevention of child abuse for the Children’s Bureau of New Orleans and raised funds for the homeless for the House of Ruth. She also volunteered at women’s shelters, runaway teen shelters, and at inner-city schools. Her selfless contributions to the community were noticed, and the Governor of Louisiana presented her with the Outstanding Citizen Award.
Nat has always been active in developing and implementing strategic initiatives to improve the lives of the less privileged. In New Orleans, he developed UNITY of Greater New Orleans, a collaboration of industry, state, city, and service providers formed to elimi-
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Leela combines her dedication to social programs with her passion for the arts by sponsoring music, dance, and cultural programs to raise funds for her favorite charities. Leela brought the worldrenowned sitarist Ravi Shankar to Houston for a concert for UNICEF. She has also raised funds for the Indo-American Charity Foundation, Houston Habitat For Humanity, Sri Meenakshi Temple Society, Expectation Graduation for the Houston Independent School District, and many other important organizations and initiatives.
Nat is a past co-chair of United Way Listening Tour. The initiative develops strategies and processes for optimum fund allocations and identifies performance measures for service providers. He is also a past treasurer and advisory council member of the Sri Meenakshi Temple Society and a past treasurer of Indo-American Charity
Foundation. Nat was a member of the national board of Save a Mother and the chairman of the board for the Youth Leadership Development Program of Houston. Leela currently serves on the boards of Houston Habitat for Humanity, UNICEF, Save a Mother, and the Youth Leadership Development Program of Houston. She is also a trustee and past president of Sankara Nethralaya Om Trust and a member of Ek Disha. Leela and Nat were cochairs of the 2012 Houston Habitat for Humanity Gala and honorary cochairs of the 2019 UNICEF Gala.
Leela has been honored by Meenakshi Temple, Houston Telugu Cultural Association, and Tamil Nadu Foundation Houston Chapter. She is also an Easter Seals Hats Off to Mothers honoree 2014, an Outstanding Service Award recipient from Friends of the Barbara Bush Library, and a Leadership and Support Award recipient from Bharathi Kalai Manram. Together, Leela and Nat were honored with the 2019 Angels of Charity Award from the Indo-American Charity Foundation.
About 200 people attended the event, including close friends from the Indian community.
Nat and Leela Krishnamurthy received a lifetime achievement award from CKW Luxe at a lavish function held at the Museum of Fine Arts. They received the award from Connie Kang Wong, founder of CKW Luxe media (left) and Gigi Lee (right) from Mayor Whitmire’s office who read a proclamation, while KTRK TV news anchor Gina Gaston introduced them.
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OBITUARY FAITH
Forever Spring: Celebrating International Awakened Lunar New Year
sugar Land: Universal Door Meditation Center, located in Sugar Land, Texas, celebrated the International Awakened Lunar New Year Festival on January 18th & 19th, 2025.
Kicking off the festival with their Awakened Five Natures, Awakened Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien and Awakened Zen Master Thich Thong Hoi went to every booth in the festival, shining their Light on the monastics, students, laypeople, and donors participating in the festival.
Attracting attendees from across the U.S. — California, Florida, Minnesota, New Jersey, Dallas, Houston, and beyond — the event welcomed people of all backgrounds, cultures, religions, genders, and ages. Many attendees remarked on the serene, peaceful, and pure energy they felt as soon as they arrived at the sprawling 9-acre property.
A highlight of the evening was the “Spreading the Awakened Light Ceremony,” during which interfaith leaders from various religions were invited on stage to receive candlelight from the Awakened Zen Masters and “to pass the Light down” to the world.
Awakened Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien, from her infinite Wisdom, awakened the Buddha potential of the interfaith leaders and all attendees to instantly realize that the Awakened Mind is the “real mind” and our everyday busy mind is the “false mind”. By holding a fresh flower, and asking Mr. Pallod if it was real, she let all of us realize how we hold on to the fresh flower as real and want it to be beautiful forever when in reality, when that flower wilts and fades away, we suffer. Similarly, in life, we hold onto fleeting concepts and objects such as right/wrong, good/ bad, high/low, believing them to be real when in truth, those are creations from our false mind. The Awakened Mind, or Clear Mind, that is already within ourselves is always permanent, never-changing, and has the capacity to return
to Awakened Home to live with true happiness and unconditional love. As more and more people live with Awakened Mind and liberate the false mind, the fragrance of “Forever Spring” will spread everywhere, bringing everlasting happiness, and true oneness across the world.
Truly moved by the Wisdom, Compassion, and Great Vow of the Awakened Zen Masters, Ms. Manju Banthiya, representing the Jain faith and JVB Meditation Center, captured the sentiment of many, expressing deep gratitude: “Thank you so much for the opportunity to meet the Awakened Ones. I am very grateful to them for sharing their Wisdom and Compassion. It was a very magical evening for us. Everything was beautiful and serene. I hope to attend their lectures and meditation in the future. The hospitality and care were hearttouching.”
In addition to the enlightening mind openings, the festival featured Awakened Meditation sessions, vibrant international cultural performances, activities to realize the Awakened Mind for all ages, international food booths, Awakened Calligraphy, and much more…
Looking to the future, Universal Door is excited to begin development on the International Awakened Retreat Center, with plans to include a larger meditation hall, multipurpose activity spaces, and dormitories, providing a conducive environment for participants worldwide to instantly experience the Awakened Mind within. Groundbreaking is scheduled for March 30, 2025, and everyone is invited to attend!
Universal Door offers monthly retreats, weekly meditation classes, and complimentary Awakened Meditation sessions every Tuesday from 7 pm-8:30 pm. For more details, contact the Center at: info@universaldoormeditationcenter.org
Interfaith leaders
Dr. Ramchandra Badachhape
Feb. 18, 1930 ~ Jan. 28, 2025
Ram Badachhape was born in the hamlet of Nasirabad, near Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India. He was the oldest son of six children. He ultimately pursued a career in chemistry and obtained his PhD in Chemistry at Pune University in India in 1962. He had aspired to pursue his postgraduate studies in England, but his grandmother vetoed the idea out of concern that he might marry someone unsuitable.
In 1957, Ram married his wife and partner of 65 years Sarojini Navgale, and the births of Maya in 1959 and Abhaya (Ajay) in 1960
followed. Ram and Saroj were immensely proud of their children. In early 1963 after defending his dissertation, Ram moved to Philadelphia for a postdoctoral fellowship, and his young family followed a few months later. After enduring one cold Philadelphia winter, they moved to Houston, Texas where he went to work for Rice University as a contributing research chemist. Ram worked on the third floor of the Chemistry Building with Dr. John Margrave. Ram specialized in fluorine chemistry, and his studies contributed to advancements in energy, spaceflight, and plastics. His contributions are cited in multiple books, journal publications, and the dissertations of students he mentored.
Ram and his family were one of the first Indian families to arrive in Houston in 1963, and certainly one of the first from the state of Maharashtra. Ram was a founding member of the Houston Marathi Mandal and the person who accepted the invitation to connect formally with Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal, an organization of Marathi people across North America, in Houston in 1995. Ram and his wife loved to entertain and welcome new friends. They had a tradition of having new Marathi immigrants
come to their home and their Jreless hospitality created a network of friends that functioned like a family away from home. Over the years, Ram and Saroj welcomed numerous Indian visitors into their home, among them the renowned sitar player Ravi Shankar.
Ram was an avid amateur athlete and played tennis until age 80. He loved to eat, especially spicy foods. A good meal was a “two handkerchief” meal, achieved by sweating through two handkerchiefs while eating. He loved football and his Dallas Cowboys.
Ram is survived by his daughter Dr. Maya Badachhape Bledsoe, her spouse Murff Bledsoe, daughterin-law Sutapa Sur, grandchildren Nathan Lonsdale Bledsoe (Sarah), Grace Badachhape Barr (John), and Dr. Andrew Badachhape (Rebecca Searle), and great-grandsons Holden Muff Barr and Oliver Navgale Lonsdale Bledsoe. He is preceded in death by four sisters and one brother, his wife, Sarojini R. Badachhape and his beloved son, Abhaya R. Badachhape.
The family will always be grateful for the wonderful care that Ann Garcia and her loving team at Com For Care in Bellaire gave Ram and Saroj during the last two years.
Shakuntala Bidaye Shetye
May 29,
Shakuntala Shetye passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Katy, Texas. She was known to her family and friends affectionally as Shaku.
Shaku was born to Ganpati (Bapu) and Indira Bidaye in Rajapur, a small village in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. She spent most of her childhood in the coastal town of Devgad, surrounded by coconut trees and the Arabian Sea. She often referred to herself as being a tomboy, preferring boyish games. She was also a voracious reader and a regular at the local library, a habit she maintained for the majority of her life.
Shaku grew up in a family of five siblings. She was the second of two daughters, Mai and Sudha, and they all had two younger brothers, Raya and Ashok.
1933 ~ Jan. 14, 2025
Shaku pursued her post-secondary education in Mumbai. She was the first of her parents’ children to complete a university degree, let alone a Master’s degree, specializing in Hindi literature at KC College. Like her father, she became a teacher. She first taught at an allgirls school in 1960s Bombay. She was so enamoured by her students that many decades later, a teaching colleague gathered a group of graduates from the school for a reunion with “Miss Bidaye.”
In 1963, Shaku married Gajanan Shetye in Bombay and she immediately immigrated with him to North America. They initially settled in Sudbury, Canada, where she was mistaken for an “Indian princess” and invited to speak on local TV and attend gala events. Shortly after, the couple moved to the United States and in 1967, Shaku gave birth to their beloved daughter Swati (aka Shetye). The family shifted across the countryCleveland, Niagara Falls, Detroit, Lakeland and eventually Katy, just outside Houston, Texas.
Shaku continued to teach as a substitute teacher, but also took on different jobs like banking, especially as Gajanan moved for work in Pottstown, PA, and Secaucus, NJ.
Among friends and family, Shaku was best known for her vibrant personality. She had an in-
Sagar Prabhakar Naik
Sept. 9, 1958 ~ Jan. 21, 2025
Sagar Prabhakar Naik, who lost his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on January 21, 2025, in Houston.
Sagar was proud to be born in Mumbai, India to Prabhakar and Sumati Naik and was a devoted son, husband, father, brother, cousin, and friend. His life was defined by his love for and unwavering dedication to his family and friends. He arrived in the U.S. in 1983 at John F. Kennedy Airport to pursue graduate education in engineering and materials science. After obtaining multiple graduate degrees, he worked in Silicon Valley amid the tech boom of the 1990s.
Shortly afterwards, he decided to chart a new path and moved to Houston with his wife and young daughter. There, he built up a restaurant business from scratch,
satiable passion for exquisite food and music of any style. She loved to dress up, sing and dance at social gatherings. She had a booming voice and an endless thirst for conversation in any of the languages she so effortlessly spoke: Marathi, Hindi, and English. Ultimately, Shaku will be remembered for the profound love and commitment she so generously gave to her family and closest friends. Throughout her six decades in America, she made biannual trips to visit her and Gajanan’s family in India as well as her two brothers’ families in Canada. She loved and was equally loved by friends of many backgrounds and ages throughout her travels, but especially nearby her home in Katy, Texas. She had a brilliant memory for birthdays and a penchant for offering the most gracious wishes on every occasion. She also loved to share stories of her childhood, her parents and elders, and more. She was a living archive of an enormous family history. As her spirit makes its transition to the next realm, Shaku continues to be loved, missed, and remembered by her daughter Swati (Shetye), her grandson Tristan, her son-in-law Brian, and stepgrandchildren Lizzy, Casey, and Cameron, alongside so many dear relatives and friends from North America to India and more.
buying and selling dozens of restaurants across the city and overseeing thousands of employees before retiring in 2019. What began as a small dream grew into a thriving business due to his tenacity, brilliance, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Whether climbing to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, leaving a successful job to start a new venture, or moving across the world, Sagar continually ascended to new heights due to his self-belief and passion.
Despite being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2021, Sagar continued to live life to the fullest. An avid traveler, even after his diagnosis, he traveled to Peru, Switzerland, and Rwanda; made return visits to India, Tanzania, and Kenya; and was overjoyed to attend weddings in Colombia, England, and India. A lifelong sports fan, he attended the 2022 World Cup Finals in Qatar with family and friends despite his illness and continued to watch cricket, football and basketball games while bedridden. Sagar is survived by his wife, Annu Rao Naik, daughter, Anita Naik, son, Rohan Naik, father, Prabhakar Naik, and sisters, Geetanjali Datar and Varsha Iyer, as well as countless cherished relatives and friends.
Sarla Chawla
Oct. 25, 1930 ~ Jan. 12, 2025
Sarla Chawla was born on October 25, 1930, in Dera Ghazi Khan to Kishori Lal and Parvati Devi Nangia. She lived an incredible 94 years and breathed her last on Sunday, January 12, 2025.
Her life’s journey was one of amazing and innumerable adventures. She survived a tumultuous Partition of India that brought her to humble refugee beginnings in Delhi. Thence began an unimagined life journey of international travel and domicile in Switzerland, Egypt, the Philippines and the United States with her loving and beloved husband Jagdish Mitra Chawla who passed away in 2017.
She adapted well and thrived in each situation and environment, be it the spartan early days in Delhi, the foreign expat life, retired life in Delhi or her final destination
in Sugar Land where she and her husband lived since 1977.
She was our Mummy, Mumma, and Grandma and Dadima to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. And in her final years, she was Grandma to everyone. Many have said that Mummy was simple, homely, kind, and caring, endowed with grace and charm. She was so much more. She was a keen learner, thinker, philosopher, systematic planner, unparalleled organizer, and a compulsive perfectionist. She was a social butterfly, with a style that was all her own, with an innate sense for the beautiful and aesthetic. She religiously attended Satsang in India and followed Shivani’s teachings, taking copious notes.
She showed her strength and her resilience as she struggled with the ravages of time and aging and handled each challenge with composure and poise, never complaining.
She leaves behind a family who loved her- Vinod and Vijay Bhuchar, D.P. Venkatesh and Madhu Chawla, Bhuvan and Radhika Chawla, Venita Bhuchar, Karan and Varsha Kapadia, Vilas and Jennifer Bhuchar, Aditya and Amrita Chawla, Aneesh Chawla, and great grandchildren Deven and Layna Bhuchar, and Aarit, Abhi and Ashi Chawla.
SPIRITUAL
ENTERTAINMENT ‘Sky Force’: Cinematic Flight Worth Boarding
by dHavaL roy
Story: Inspired by true events during the 1965 Indo-Pak War, Sky Force follows the Indian Air Force’s daring airstrike on Pakistan’s heavily fortified Sargodha airbase. The film centres on a maverick pilot, his mysterious disappearance, and his Wing Commander’s relentless pursuit of the truth spanning nearly two decades.
Review: War films are replete with tales of courage, sacrifice, and patriotism, and directors Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapur’s Sky Force adds an element of intrigue to the blend. The movie takes the viewer to the 1965 Indo-Pak War and the nation’s first aerial engagement against Pakistan.
The story revolves around Squadron Leader T.K. ‘Tabby’ Vijaya (Veer Pahariya), whose disregard for protocols leads him on a solo mission into enemy territory during Mission Sky Force. His defiance results in his mysterious disappearance, and Wing Commander K.O. ‘Tiger’ Ahuja (Akshay Kumar) embarks on a relentless 19-year quest to uncover Tabby’s fate.
The film takes off with a formulaic setup featuring air training sequences and light-hearted moments but struggles to engage initially. However, once the action shifts to the skies, the narrative finds its wings.
Akshay Kumar delivers a nuanced performance as Wing Commander Ahuja, embodying leadership and emotional depth, particularly in his graceful interactions with bureaucratic challenges. Veer Pahariya make a fine debut in a noteworthy role. Sky Force stands out for its balanced portrayal of patriotism, avoiding overt sensationalism or antagonism.
The film is a fitting tribute, making it a must-watch for those who are drawn to war dramas that blend action with heartfelt storytelling. A few bumps in the narrative aside, it’s a cinematic flight worth boarding. -- ToI
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