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Year: 2015
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Vaisakhi 5 K Sikh Run 2015 a great attraction
RICHMOND HILL, NY (TIP): After months of planning, and weeks of heightened public anticipation, the Vaisakhi 5K Run 2015 took place at Forest Park in Woodhaven, NY last Sunday, April 26, 2015 with flying colors. […]
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NCDC Chairman Jay S. Jacobs wants Skelos to step down as Senate Majority Leader
NEW YORK (TIP): In a statement released to the press, May 7, NCDC Chairman Jay S. Jacobs said: “The charges against Dean Skelos are as disturbing as they are surprising. Under our system of justice, […]
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Complaints about shady job agencies which often target immigrants, triple in NYC, report finds
NEW YORK (TIP): Complaints about shady job agencies – which often target low-wage immigrants – have nearly tripled in the city, a new report found. Grievances made to the city Department of Consumer Affairs spiked […]
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Demand to Suspend all Contracts or enact a ‘Voluntary Procurement Disclosure Policy’
After Kevan Abrahams and Democratic Minority Legislative Caucus called for Moratorium on voting for any more County Contracts on Monday, May 4 called for a Public Hearing on the AbTech Contact last week and filed […]
Business & Economics
Europe
Denmark set to turn cash-free
DENMARK (TIP): Denmark has moved one step closer to becoming the world’s first cashless society, as the government proposes scrapping the obligation for retailers to accept cash as payment. The Danish government has said that […]
India
India-Bangladesh land boundary deal passed, Modi thanks Sonia
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Parliament on May 7 passed the constitutional amendment bill regarding the land boundary agreement with Bangladesh, following which Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally thanked Congress president Sonia Gandhi for Opposition’s support […]
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LS passes bill to amend Juvenile Act
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Lok Sabha on Thursday cleared an amendment bill to try a juvenile in the age group of 16 to 18 years under the laws meant for adult offenders in case of […]
India
Entertainment
Indian Americans
Indian American Team from Harvard develops novel gel for biomedical research
New York (TIP): Indian American researchers at the Harvard University have developed a biocompatible hydrogel that can speed up research and development of several promising applications in tissue engineering by using “Click Chemistry”. Wyss Core Faculty member […]
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Bobby Jindal’s Book ‘American Will’ coming in October
Indian-American Republican Governor of Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, who may announce he is running for president after the state legislative session ends in June, says he has a publication coming in October but it’s definitely not […]
Entertainment
D-Day For Salman Khan In Hit-And-Run Case is here
The Date of Judgement in The Dabangg star Hit & Run Case is here and tomorrow we will get to know the verdict in the infamous case, where he is accused of ramming his SUV […]
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Is Obama administration soft on Illegal Immigrants?
While Republicans may fret and fume over Obama’s executive order on immigration which allows temporary legal status to millions of illegal immigrants, along with an indefinite reprieve from deportation, the fact remains the Obama administration has deported more […]
Entertainment
“Avengers: Age of Ultron” – $187.6 million at theaters opening weekend – Movie review
“Avengers: Age of Ultron” debuted to a huge $187.6 million at theaters opening weekend, giving it the second largest weekend ever at the box office. Despite the huge number, that’s far lower than analyst expectations, which […]
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Yoga on the Hill by Congressional Yogi Association! – With the support of Embassy of India
Valley Congressman Tim Ryan is on a quest to bring a little Zen to Capitol Hill. Ryan and the Congressional Yogi Association hosted its first yoga event on May 1. It was part of the kickoff […]
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National Guard begins withdrawal from Baltimore after a week of protests
Maryland’s governor has announced the withdrawal of National Guard troops from Baltimore nearly a week after Freddie Gray’s funeral. Hours before, Baltimore’s mayor “rescinded” the city-wide curfew. Some 3,000 National Guard troops are in the […]
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The Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight watch online or on HBO now
Floyd Mayweather faces Manny Pacquiao in the “fight of the century” tonight on pay-per-view, with the main card broadcast beginning at 9 pm EST / 6 pm PST from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in […]
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Sikhs Explain Meaning of Turban to US Lawmakers
WASHINGTON: Sikhs have to explain to American people what the turban means because that is the immediate source of their identification, according to the author of a new report on Sikhs in America presented to US […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Woman Shot at, Critical After Attempted Robbery in US
NEW YORK: An Indian-origin Gujarati woman working at a gas station in the US state of South Carolina has been shot in the face and left critically injured in an attempted armed robbery. Mradulaben Patel was […]
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