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Month: November 2018
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IAAC DIWALI: Musical Celebration of Lights and Life
By Mabel Pais “Music has connected the world and is the common expression of every human being” – Maestro Amjad Ali Khan “…the finest living exponent of the sarod” – The Guardian Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali […]
Misc
Weekly Horoscope November 12 – November 18, 2018
By Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Aries:Ganesha says a marvelous of inspired activities and results follows last period’s similar one. The activities themselves will be many and varied – there’s nothing left out I could say. Home, […]
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By taking the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats can try to frame national agenda
The Democratic Party made a comeback in Tuesday’s midterm elections after spending two years in the political darkness, when it seized control of the House of Representatives. Yet, predictions of a “blue wave”, as a […]
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What Resignation of Sessions Means for Robert Mueller
His temporary replacement, Matthew Whitaker, has expressed skepticism over the scope of the Russia investigation—which he’ll now oversee. Intelligence and law-enforcement experts—as well as sitting members of Congress—have pointed out that the question of whether […]
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Modi is lucky to get an “F” in managing India and its economy
“Modi with his mismanagement of economy and administration has brought the biggest insult and miseries to Indians with India now ranking 103rd out of 119 countries on the Global Hunger Index 2018. In 2014 India […]
United States
Immigrant deportation filings hit record high in 2018, new report shows
WASHINGTON(TIP): A record high number of immigrants were ordered to be removed from the U.S. in 2018, a rise that many immigration advocates call the culmination of nearly two years of anti-immigration measures from the […]
United States
Mayhem in California: Ex-Marine kills 12 in ‘horrific’ mass shooting in a bar
THOUSAND OAK CITY, CA(TIP): A US Marine veteran dressed in black sprayed bullets inside a crowded dance bar popular with college students Wednesday, November 7 night, killing at least 12 persons, including a police officer, […]
United States
Trump sacks AG, ‘takes over’ Russia meddling probe
WASHINGTON(TIP): President Donald Trump on Wednesday, November 7, sacked US Attorney General Jeff Sessions, virtually taking operational control of a sensitive probe into foreign interference in the 2016 election and the possibility of collusion between […]
United States
Democrats capture House, Republicans retain Senate
Record number of women win; Four Indian Americans re-elected to House WASHINGTON(TIP): US President Donald Trump has described the midterm election results as a “tremendous success” even as opposition Democrats wrested the House of Representatives […]
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United States
COMCAST CELEBRATES DIWALI WITH A SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH ASIAN PROGRAMMING ON XFINITY ON DEMAND
Xfinity X1 Customers Can Easily Access the Destination by Saying “South Asian Entertainment” into the X1 Voice Remote PHILADELPHIA, PA (TIP): Comcast, on October 15, announced that from October 15 – November 15, Xfinity TV […]
United States
NFIA to host 3-day conference in Virginia on November16-18
WASHINGTON DC. (TIP): The National Federation of Indian American Associations (NFIA), an organization of several Indian American groups, will host a three-day conference in Tysons, Virginia, just outside of Washington, DC, from November 16 to […]
United States
Multi-faith service held in Nevada to express solidarity with Pittsburgh & Jewish community
NEVADA(TIP): A multi-faith service to express “Solidarity with Pittsburgh and the Jewish Community” was held at Temple Emanu-El, Nevada’s oldest Jewish congregation, in Reno, on October 30 evening. Few hundred religious-community-civic leaders and others from […]
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Ranju Batra Reminisces her Struggle for Diwali Stamp: Says, Gone through the Worst Birth Pangs
By I.S. Saluja “At the very end of every struggle comes a precious reward that is worth all your blood, sweat and tears.” ― Edmond Mbiaka Ranju Batra, Chair of Diwali Stamp Project, now also […]
Misc
Eye Foundation of America (EFA) Receives support of AAPI to Provide Vision Care to Millions in India
By Ajay Ghosh “American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) is excited to join in and collaborate with the over decades of service to humanity by Dr. V.K. Raju and Eye Foundation of America […]
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“Birth Citizenship is Embedded in Our Constitution” : EDNY Federal District Judge Dr. William F. Kuntz II in 2011
By Ravi Batra Ireach back to scholarly remarks made in 2011 by a real legal scholar – whose views have the power of law – now-EDNY Federal District Judge William Kuntz II. Then distinguished Attorney-Bill […]
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President Trump’s continuing gift to the world – from Nikki Haley to maybe Heather Nauert
America has enjoyed unprecedented success in reforming the United Nations thanks to President Trump. First, he selected Nikki Haley – a distinguished conservative governor who is a proud daughter of Indian-American Sikh parents. Nikki went […]
United States
US-based journalist accuses MJ Akbar of rape, he says ‘consensual’
WASHINGTON(TIP): Pallavi Gogoi, a US-based editor, has accused MJ Akbar of raping her while working under the “brilliant journalist” in India, an allegation denied by the former Union minister who called it a “consensual relationship”. […]
United States
The Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation Annual Fundraising Gala draws hundreds
Over $175,000 raised at the gala for treatment of cancer for patients in India UNIONDALE, NY(TIP): The Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation (NDMF), hosted close to 400 people at the Marriott, Long Island for their 37th […]
United States
India under attack, says Sam Pitroda
NEW YORK(TIP): The Modi government’s actions are constantly undermining democratic institutions, and the very idea of India is under attack,” said Dr. Sam Pitroda, the Chairman of the Overseas Congress Department of AICC. He was […]
United States
Diwali celebrations with diya lights at the New York Empire State Building, Nov 7
NEW YORK(TIP): In a historic development, the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) will celebrate Diwali with diya lights at the iconic Empire State Building in Manhattan, on Wednesday November 7th, 2018. The event is being organized […]
United States
Well – known Community Leader and Philanthropist Peter Bheddah honored with Bharat Samman Award in London
LONDON(TIP): New York based well-known community leader and philanthropist Peter Bheddah received the prestigious Bharat Samman Award at the 30th annual NRI Pravasi Divas on October 26 for being a successful businessman turned outstanding humanitarian […]
Indian Americans
A Texas Democrat’s radical experiment in turning out Asian-American voters could become a model for the party
Sri Kulkarni’s innovative midterms strategy: campaigning in 16 languages. When Democrat Sri Kulkarni started campaigning in the deep-red Texas district once represented by Republican House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, consultants told him not to even […]
United States
Asia Society Texas Center Honors Marie and Vijay Goradia with 2018 Huffington Award
Institution’s Highest Honor Awarded to Couple for Contributions to Global Literacy HOUSTON(TIP): Asia Society Texas Center presented its annual Roy M. Huffington Award to Dr. Marie and Mr. Vijay Goradia at The Houstonian on October […]