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At the Crossroads: the Glen Cove Gurdwara
By I.J. Singh & Neena I. Singh There is no doubt that our beloved gurdwara is at an existential crisis at this time. We will stumble through it but will we learn any lessons? Look […]
Year: 2018
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Deep state, deeper problems: Pakistan
Pakistan has been ill-served with the ‘corruption is the only problem’ oversimplification, as elections beckon “It is ironic that Mr. Sharif faces jail ahead of an election that opinion polls indicate his party would win, […]
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The New Trade Order
Since the start of the year, U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at allies and adversaries alike on trade. Often, as with India, the U.S. has pushed for enhanced security cooperation at the same […]
Pakistan
A difficult campaign: on the Pakistan elections
In the run-up to the election, Pakistan’s judiciary and military are showing their hand Democracy has always been fragile in Pakistan. It was only in 2013 that a transfer of power from one democratically elected […]
United States
Trade War- US slaps more tariffs on $200b Chinese goods
WASHINGTON(TIP): Escalating the US-China trade war, the Trump administration on Wednesday, July 11, announced 10 per cent tariffs on an additional $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, prompting Beijing to warn of “counter measures” to […]
India
Demarche to UK over ‘anti-India’ meet
NEW DELHI(TIP): India has issued a demarche to the UK protesting a meeting convened on August 12 in London by separatist organization Sikhs For Justice (SFJ). The SFJ that claims to be an international advocacy […]
India
’84 anti-Sikh riots: New SIT fails to start work as member’s position remains vacant
NEW DELHI(TIP): A new SIT headed which was set up in January this year to further investigate 186 cases relating to the 1984 anti-Sikh riot cases in Delhi, has failed to start its work, the […]
United States
Charges against Stormy Daniels dropped hours after arrest: Police said they made a mistake in arresting porn film star
COLUMBUS, OHIO(TIP): Charges were dropped Thursday, July 12, against porn actress Stormy Daniels, just hours after she was arrested while performing at an Ohio strip club and charged with letting patrons touch her in violation […]
India
Shashi Tharoor kicks up row with ‘Hindu Pakistan’ comment
THIRUVANANTHPURAM(TIP): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor sparked off a controversy with his statement that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is voted to power again, it will rewrite the Constitution that will eventually create a “Hindu […]
United States
Trump claims he subdued NATO allies with his ‘go it alone’ ultimatum
Tells European allies to increase spending or lose US support BRUSSELS(TIP): Donald Trump claimed a personal victory at a NATO summit on Thursday, July 12 after telling European allies to increase spending or lose Washington’s […]
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Weekly Horoscope: July 9 to 15
By Bejan Daruwalla Aries:Ganesha says from the first period of concentrating on money and acquisitions, you turn your attention to family and intimate bonding. You are also deeply attached to your family, and your parents and siblings mean […]
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G4C 15TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL: SPECIAL PROCLAMATION FROM NYC MAYOR
By Mabel Pais About Games for Change Since 2004,Games for Change(G4C) has been empowering game creators and innovators to drive real-world change, using games that help people to learn, improve their communities, and contribute to […]
United States
Nritya Ranjani showcases the rich cultural heritage of India
LONG ISLAND, NY(TIP): The Nartan Rang Dance Academy of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan held its annual production, Nritya Ranjani,at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center on Long Island on Sunday, June 24th, 2018. Nritya Ranjani 2018: […]
United States
Afghani Sikh and Hindu Community pay tribute to their brethren slain in Afghanistan
Afghanistan Consul General in New York Abdul Satar Haqbin mourns with community HICKSVILLE, NY(TIP): The gory incident of the slaying of 19 Sikh and Hindu community leaders in Jalalabad, Afghanistan on July 1 came alive […]
United States
Ramesh Chennithala, Opposition Party leader in Kerala implores NRIs to support democracy and freedom
LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK(TIP): Ramesh Chennithala, the opposition party leader in Kerala urged the NRIs in America to take an active part in defense of democracy and freedom in India. He was expressing his opinion […]
United States
Nassau County Celebrates Vaisakhi: 8 honored on the occasion
MINEOLA, NY(TIP): Nassau County organized the annual Vaisakhi celebrations in the Legislative Chamber in Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building, June 22. Hon. Richard Nicoletto, Nassau County Presiding Officer delivered the keynote address, in the […]
United States
India Day Parade Curtain Raiser Warms Up FIA
NEW YORK CITY(TIP): Federation of Indian Associations held a Curtain Raiser for its upcoming largest India Day Parade at the Consulate General of India on Thursday June 28, 2018. To bring India into this American […]
United States
IALI celebrates 40th Anniversary Gala Luncheon in Style
GREAT NECK, NY(TIP): India Association of Long Island (IALI), one of the oldest, largest Indian Non-Profit Organization, representing all regions of India and serving the Indian community, held its Annual Gala to celebrate the 40thAnniversary […]
United States
UNDER MAYOR DE BLASIO, CITY INVESTING IN M/WBES AT RECORD LEVELS
More than 600 Businesses Attend Event to do Business with City, 20 Percent Increase from Last Year NEW YORK CITY(TIP): Under Mayor Bill de Blasio, New York City is investing in minority and women-owned businesses […]
United States
Manhattan Borough President Brewer invites public schools, nonprofits to apply for Manhattan Community Award Program
NEW YORK CITY(TIP): Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer announced July 2 that applications are open for her office’s Manhattan Community Award Program (MCAP). The program provides small funding awards—typically between $3,500 and $5,000—to nonprofit […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Seema Nanda appointed as the new CEO of Democratic National Committee
WASHINGTON D.C.(TIP): Indian American Seema Nanda has been appointed as the new CEO of the Democratic National Committee. Announcing the appointment, DNC said in a press release that Nanda, who served on the transition team […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin UK based Swaraj Paul to Donate Substantially to London Zoo
LONDON(TIP): Indian-origin UK based industrialist Lord Swaraj Paul has come to the rescue of London Zoo once again and will provide a substantial financial donation for the world-famous zoo’s latest transformation project. Earlier, Lord Paul had […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Top Lawyer Appointed Acting Head of Drug Enforcement Agency
WASHINGTON(TIP): Indian American White House top lawyer, Uttam Dhillon, has been appointed as the new Acting Administrator of the crucial Drug Enforcement Agency that combats the smuggling and use of narcotics in the US. Mr. […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin former Equifax software engineering manager charged for illegal trading
NEW YORK(TIP): An Indian-origin software engineering manager has been charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission that he traded on confidential information he received while creating a website for consumers impacted by a data breach. Sudhakar […]