Chef it up

The Best Indian Restaurants in Houston

From comforting South Indian breakfasts to spice-packed plates, these restaurants are redefining Indian cuisine in Houston.

07/22/2025 By Biju Sukumaran and Sofia Gonzalez

Creative Vision

This Houston-Based Rangoli Artist Is Making a Global Name for Herself

Indian sand art creator Sangita Bhutada has decades of experience making elaborate pieces.

03/20/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

International Coffee

Order South Indian Java at All Bengal Sweets & Coffee House

India might be the world's second-largest tea producer, but you should try a cup of Kumbakonam Degree.

03/01/2021 By Paul Galvani

Bright Beginnings

Finding the Light in Darkness: Diwali during Covid-19

Houstonians reflect on celebrating the Indian Festival of Lights amid the pandemic.

11/10/2020 By Aarohi Sheth

Sharing a legacy

Now You Can Buy Scarves as Well as Food at Pondicheri

Owner Anita Jaisinghani explains how these handcrafted beauties tell a crucial story about India’s history and culture.

07/22/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

Cit of Dreams

Finding Home a World Away: Asia

Nine immigrants from all across Asia share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Abby Ledoux, Schaefer Edwards, Jeff Balke, and Catherine Matusow

Bucket List Trips

How to Do the Taj Mahal in Two Days

Tips to have a perfect tour.

10/09/2019 By Janan Araujo-Siam

Bucket List Trips

The Hidden (And Not So Hidden) Gems of New Delhi

From the Qutub Minar to Khan Market, there's much to love.

10/02/2019 By Janan Araujo-Siam

Q&A

Prominent Indian Designer Anita Dongre Talks Inspiration, Sustainability, and Empowering Other Women

Dongre, who's dressed everyone from Beyoncé to Hillary Clinton, recently brought her latest collection to Houston.

09/23/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Bucket List

See the Seven Wonders of the World

They're easier (and cheaper) to visit than you think.

05/31/2018 By Bill Wiatrak

Lorde-approved

What It Feels Like To Be Indian Royalty

Peacock in the Desert: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India is a new MFAH exhibit that explores the lives of Indian royals.

03/09/2018 By Josh Davis

Visual Art

Dissent and Desire Shows the Complexity of LGBTQ Life in India

A CAMH photography exhibit spotlights 17 members of Delhi's LGBTQ community and their stories.

01/30/2018 By Chris Gray

Heroes

Houston Indian-American Nonprofit Rewards Man Who Intervened in Deadly Shooting

India House Houston presented Ian Grillot with a $100,000 check for his bravery.

03/30/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

Fotofest

International Photography Festival Sets 2018 Dates

The 17th biennial event focuses its lens on India.

01/10/2017 By Rafa Farihah

Holidays

Diwali: The Festival of Lights

The holiday holds high significance in Indian culture. Here's why.

11/24/2015 By Trishna Buch

Insider’s Guide

Best of International Houston: India

Fresh spices, Masala Radio and, of course, Bollywood blockbusters

09/01/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

On the Prowl

Find Your Safari

Bull shark diving, piranha fishing, tiger-spotting from the back of an elephant—go on, you animal you.

05/05/2015 By Bill Wiatrak

Visual Art

Of Gods and Men

A spectacular Asia Society exhibition examines the changing depictions of Hindu deities.

05/05/2014 By Michael Hardy