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Month: August 2018
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Questions of faith at Ayodhya
We need to carefully understand the issues before the Supreme Court This refers to A. Faizur Rahman’s article “The essentiality of mosques” (The Hindu, August 7, 2018). He says that the Supreme Court needs to […]
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India
End of an epoch: on M. Karunanidhi’s death
“He will be long remembered for three outstanding accomplishments — his passion for Tamil as a language and a metaphor for the dignity of its users; his refusal to be bullied by political hubris during […]
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US Army suspends discharging immigrant recruits
WASHINGTON(TIP): The U.S. army has for now suspended its practice of quietly discharging immigrant recruits, according to a news report published in newspapers. An Associate Press report said that Marshal Williams, an assistant secretary of […]
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PepsiCo chief executive Indra Nooyi to step down on October 3
Ramon Laguarta to replace Ms Nooyi, who will continue as chairwoman until next year WASHINGTON(TIP): PepsiCo said on Monday, August 6, that Indra Nooyi would step down as chief executive after 12 years at the […]
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The long and difficult journey back home – or what was home
By Vikas Gupta Title:The Surajpur Connection Author: Prabhu Dayal Publisher: Zorba Books Pages: 160 Price: Rs 199 The hardest journey to undertake, if it is even possible, is to return to one’s childhood home, particularly […]
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KOJAIN Honors Six Individuals at the 9th KOJAIN Sammelan
NEW YORK (TIP): KOJAIN recognized the six individuals at the San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport Hotel in San Mateo, Calif, July 13 -15 during the 9thKOJAIN Sammelan 2018. During the Sammelan, KOJAIN honors persons […]
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Missouri brewery apologizes & removes beer linked Lord Ganesha image after Hindu protest
NEW YORK(TIP): Springfield (Missouri) based award-winning Springfield Brewing Company (SBC) has apologized and removed Hindu deity Lord Ganesha image portrayed on its Bombay Brown IPA beer label after upset Hindus protested, calling it “highly inappropriate”. […]
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WEEK: CLOSING CASES, OPENING DOORS-August 6-10, 2018
QUEENS, NY (TIP): Borough President Melinda Katz and the Legal Aid Society announced details of their upcoming “Know Your Rights Week: Closing Cases, Opening Doors”, a week-long series of public legal workshops between August 6-10 in […]
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Detained immigrants in Texas on hunger strike -rights group
DALLAS (TIP): A group of immigrant fathers, recently reunified with their sons and detained in Texas, have gone on hunger strike to demand their release, an immigrant rights group representing them said on Thursday, August […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Woman becomes the first ever CEO of Democratic National Committee
WASHINGTON(TIP): Indian American Seema Nanda has been announced as the CEO of the opposition Democratic National Committee. She vows to fight for the “soul of the country” and ensure the victory of Democrats in every corner […]
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Indian American Raj Shukla announces his candidacy for Madison, Wisconsin Mayor
MADISON, WI(TIP): Indian American Raj Shukla has announced that he will run for the Madison, Wisconsin, mayor. “I am running for mayor to lead Madison to become all we know it can be,” he said […]
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Indian American Senatorial candidate assaulted by a racist man
NEW YORK(TIP): Indian American Shiva Ayyadurai, running for senate, has been assaulted allegedly by a racist man who punched him in the face leaving him severely bleeding at a town hall in Massachusetts. According to […]
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Indian-Origin Scientist, one amongst developing drug to reverse hair loss
NEW YORK(TIP): An Indian-origin scientist is one amongst others to develop an experimental drug that could successfully reverse hair loss, hair whitening and skin inflammation — all previously linked to diets heavy in fat and […]
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Indian American 15-year-old Graduated as a Biomedical Engineer
SACRAMENTO(TIP): Indian American Tanishq Abraham,15, reached a milestone in his academic journey and is all set to start his doctorate after completing his graduation in biomedical engineering, according to a media report. This child prodigy, […]
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Indian Australian Mathematician Wins Fields Medal, the “Nobel of Mathematics”
NEW YORK(TIP): Indian-Australian mathematician, is one of four winners of mathematics’ prestigious Fields medal, known as the Nobel prize for math. The Fields medals are awarded every four years to the most promising mathematicians under […]
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Do sportspersons make good politicians?
“Barring a few exceptions, they were all introduced on the political horizon as “bold and big game-changers”. Finding their wings clipped and sans all powers, they attempted to walk free, only to end up as […]