India
SUPREME COURT GETS FIVE NEW JUDGES
New Delhi, February 17 – The Supreme Court on Friday got five new judges, taking its strength to 28, which is still three short of its sanctioned strength of 31. The new judges were administered […]
Year: 2017
India
I’m UP’s adopted son, won’t betray, says PM Modi
HARDOI (TIP): Calling himself the “adopted son” of UP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the future of the state cannot be ensured without ridding it of the SP, BSP and Congress. Invoking Lord Krishna […]
India
65% voter turnout in UP, 68% in Uttarakhand
LUCKNOW (TIP): A voter turnout of 66% was recorded in Uttar Pradesh as 69 constituencies went to the polls in the second phase of Assembly elections. In the first phase of polls in the state, […]
India
ISRO creates world record with 104 satellites launch
NEW DELHI (TIP): Isro successfully placing a record 104 satellites—101 foreign satellites and three Indian ones—in orbit in a single launch cements India’s position as a global leader in space technology. But, more important, it […]
Americas
VIKAS SWARUP APPOINTED CANADA ENVOY
NEW DELHI (TIP): Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup will be the next Indian high commissioner to Canada, the government said on Thursday. Swarup, whose novel ‘Q & A’ was made into the Oscar-winning […]
India
CONSTITUTION BENCH TO DECIDE PETITIONS ON TRIPLE TALAQ: SUPREME COURT
NEW DELHI (TIP): A five-judge constitution bench would be set up by the Supreme Court to hear and decide on a batch of petitions relating to the practice of triple talaq, ‘nikah halala’ and polygamy […]
Business & Economics
‘Indian economy is resilient to global headwinds’: Dr. Raghavan Seetharaman
CHENNAI (TIP); The US ruling on cancellation of H-1B visa rules poses risk towards IT companies immigrants and offshore projects, expectation is that costs may escalate for these companies operating in US. Global growth is […]
Other News
Sasikala’s new identity: Qaidi Number 9234 in Bengaluru Central Prison
We have the family format now firmly consecrated. The Chautalas, the Badals, the Muftis, the Abdullahs, the Gandhis, the Deve Gowdas, the Karunanidhis, the Lalu Yadavs, and many other aberrations have mocked our democratic pretensions. […]
Asia
China warns US against fresh naval patrols in South China Sea
China’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday warned Washington against challenging its sovereignty, responding to reports the United States was planning fresh naval patrols in the disputed South China Sea. On Sunday, the Navy Times reported that […]
Europe
Buckingham Palace offers £30,000- a-year to run Queen’s Twitter
Buckingham Palace is offering a 30,000 pounds annual package for a job to run Queen Elizabeth’s personal Twitter account, having 2.77 million followers. A job advertisement has been placed on the Queen’s official website seeking […]
Europe
150-yr-old wedding dress found after social media appeal
LONDON (TIP): A 150-year-old hand-made antique wedding gown has been retrieved following a social media plea by a distressed bride in Scotland, months after it was lost. The dress was a family heirloom from the […]
Entertainment
RINGS MOVIE REVIEW
STORY: In order to save her boyfriend, a woman called Julia watches the ‘cursed videotape’ that kills its viewer within the next seven days. As per the tape’s rule, Julia gets a phone call soon […]
Asia
China ‘Silk Road’ project in Sri Lanka delayed
China will delay a planned $1.1 billion investment in a port on its modern-day “Silk Road” until Sri Lanka clears legal and political obstacles+ to a related project, sources familiar with the talks said, piling […]
Other News
Making an Environmental Impact through Fashion: Premal Badiani showcases clothes made from wood pulp
She strongly believes that every individual has a social responsibility and they can make an impact in the society in any field they belong to. And India-born US-based designer Premal Badiani is trying to make […]
Entertainment
Mac Duggal makes an emphatic statement with his designs at New York Fashion Week
NEW YORK (TIP): Starting with designer Mac Duggal, sought after for his pageant and prom dress line, it was his first showing at #NYFW Feb. 11, featuring glamorous, gorgeous gowns with bling and an eye-popping […]
Indian Americans
ITV Gold hosts appreciation event for ‘Insight Tonight with Ashok Vyas’
An afternoon of appreciation was organized here to mark three years of ‘Insight Tonight with Ashok Vyas’ and celebrate four decades of the popular Indian channel ITV Gold. The luncheon event at Heritage of India […]
Indian Americans
Consulate General of India, New York hosts International Food Festival
The Society of Foreign Consuls (SOFC), New York, in association with the Consulate General of India, New York, organized the International Food Festival on February 09, 2017 at the Consulate premises. More than 25 countries […]
United States
Mayor de Blasio Announces Interactive ‘NYC Love your Local’ Initiative to Celebrate Independent, Neighborhood Businesses and Offer $1.8 Million in Grant Funding
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Mayor Bill de Blasio and Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Gregg Bishop has announced the launch of ‘NYC Love Your Local,’ a new initiative to celebrate and promote the diverse, […]
Indian Americans
Centennial of Abolition of Indian Indentureship commemoration at Consulate of India in New York Date: March 3, 2017
The Indian Diaspora Council (#IDC) will hold its New York, USA commemoration of Abolition of Indian Indentureshipat the Consulate of India at 3 East 64th Street in New York starting at 6:30pm on March 3, […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Congressman Ami Bera named ranking member of House space subcommittee
WASHINGTON (TIP): House Democrats have named Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) as the new ranking member of the space subcommittee as they finalized the roster of members who will serve on that subcommittee. Bera, entering his […]
Indian Americans
Indian American State Representative Niraj Antani Named AMVETS 2016 ‘Legislator of the Year’
COLUMBUS (TIP): State Representative Niraj Antani (R -Miami Township) has received the 2016 Legislator of the Year award by American Veterans (AMVETS) Department of Ohio. “I am very thankful to AMVETS for this award, but […]
Indian Americans
Indian American NASA Scientist Detained at U.S. Border
WASHINGTON (TIP): A U.S.-born Indian American NASA scientist was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officials and was not permitted to enter the country unless he unlocked his PIN-protected work phone. Sidd Bikkannavar, who […]
Education
Chancellor Fariña Announces $3 Million Investment in Classroom Libraries through Universal Literacy Initiative
Through Universal Literacy, 103 reading coaches are strengthening literacy instruction at all 107 elementary schools in Districts 9, 10, 17, and 32 Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña announced that the 107 elementary schools participating in the Universal […]
Indian Americans
Indian Americans raise pitch against ‘travel ban’
According to a study at California State University San Bernardino’s Center for Study for Hate and Extremism, the anti-Muslim hate crimes in the US rose sharply in 2015 to the highest levels since the aftermath […]
India
Indian Ambassador hosts Congressional Reception on Capitol Hill
Ambassador of India Navtej Sarna hosted a Congressional Reception at the Capitol “to celebrate India’s engagement with the 115th US Congress” on February 14. Addressing an impressive gathering of members of Congress, prominent Indian-Americans, congressional […]