Indo-American “samaj” community groups lend a hand during pandemic
THE HINDI WORD “samaj” in English means “community.” In Houston, and across the country, local groups of Indian Americans are taking the message in...
J.P. Rama’s funeral procession shared in online video
WITH A GRAND procession through the streets of his home village of Sarona, India, shared online in a video, Jayanti P. “J.P.” Rama left...
Obituary: JP Rama, pioneer of the hotel industry, remembered
HOTELIER, PHILANTHROPIST AND pioneer of the hospitality industry Jayanti P. “J.P.” Rama of Greenville, South Carolina, died Thursday at the age of 74 in...
GJHM, Auro Hotels to develop JW Marriott in Surat, India
GUJARAT JHM HOTELS, owned by the Rama family along with U.S.-based Auro Hotels, recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Gujarat...
OYO, Wyndham launch projects to support Ukraine
HOSPITALITY FIRMS OYO ROOMS and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts recently joined relief efforts in Ukraine. OYO is offering free accommodation to refugees fleeing the...
Family, friends share tributes to J.P. Rama
DURING HIS LIFE and career, Jayanti P. “J.P.” Rama touched a lot of lives and inspired people on all levels of the hospitality industry....
Article emphasizes need to continue marketing during pandemic
IN AN ECONOMIC downturn such as the one underway now as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the instinct of many is to cut...
Samaj Saves Lives ambassador speaks at fallen policeman’s funeral
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA, Police Officer Paramhans Desai gave his life in the line of duty. In his case, he continued giving even after his...
OYO and Microsoft to develop ‘smart room’ technology
MICROSOFT AND OYO Hotels and Homes will work together to develop “smart room” technology including customized in-room experiences, self-check-in, guest ID verification and augmented...
AMG mourns the passing of founder Ramniklal Solanki
Ramniklal Solanki, a giant of Gujarati journalism and pioneer of British Asian media, passed away on March 1, 2020, after a brief illness. He...