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Big thaw on the Korean peninsula
By Rakesh Sood “The big unknown is Mr. Trump’s idea of what is an acceptable ‘deal’. Will a process towards eventual denuclearization tempt him or will he reject it as ‘fake news’ and revert to […]
Year: 2018
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Deeper reasons behind Dalit anger
By SN Sahu “In fact, Dalit anger can be best understood by understanding the neoliberal policies which has resulted in joblessness and job loss growth. The affirmative action taken to economically empower Dalits, subjected to […]
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Being Salman: Superstardom does not guarantee legal immunity
Finally, the law has caught up with superstar Salman Khan. All those who felt his earlier acquittal by the Rajasthan High Court in the 1998 Jodhpur blackbuck and chinkara poaching cases was a travesty of […]
Misc
NJSO presents Spring into Music Gala: performances by Broadway, Film & TV star Jason Alexander
By Mabel Pais “Alexander not only has an exceptional voice and a thoroughly honed gift for selling a song, but he can also be surprisingly light on his feet and work a room with an […]
India
Salman Khan sentenced to five-year imprisonment in blackbuck killing case
Actors Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Sonali Bendre and Neelam, and Jodhpur resident Dushyant Singh have been given the benefit of doubt and acquitted as co-accused JODHPUR, INDIA(TIP): Actor Salman Khan was on Thursday, April 5, […]
United States
The world owes Martin Luther King Jr. a debt of gratitude
By Ashook Ramsaran Ashook Ramsaran pays a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., American civil rights leader, on the 50th anniversary of his assassination which falls on April 4. King was fatally shot at the […]
United States
“Hard Rock” sells “Hindu Pizza”, upsetting Hindus
NEW YORK (TIP): Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) has a “Hindu” pizza on its menu containing “chicken tikka masala with yogurt, cilantro and mint”, which has upset the Hindus. Hindu […]
United States
India’s Reliance Sells Texas Shale Assets For $100MM
MUMBAI (TIP): Reliance Industries Ltd said on Tuesday, March 27, its unit would sell some of its shale assets in the United States to privately held Sundance Energy Inc for $100 million, as the Indian […]
United States
Texas Gov. Abbott’s ‘historic’ talk with Indian prime minister includes defense, health care, energy
NEW DELHI (TIP): Gov. Greg Abbott met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an hour and five minutes on Wednesday at Modi’s official residence. Abbott later said the two leaders discussed numerous subjects, including […]
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SPOTLIGHT: Women, Gender Equality & Human Trafficking
By Mabel Pais Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world. It is tied with arms trafficking as the second largest criminal industry in the world, after drug trafficking” – U.S. Department […]
Misc
Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center
In the museum there are many displays which show the way of life for Native Americans. Displays like; art work, pictures of animals, weapon and combat, natives and food, dresses, police and peace medals, pottery, code talkers, […]
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United States
A Mesmerizing International Cultural Evening with Indian and Peruvian dance performances at the Indian Consulate
NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): Guests at the Indian Consulate in New York on March 27 were simply electrified to watch the Indian and Peruvian artists performing with superb finesse the dances of India and […]
Indian Americans
The Indian American Impact Fund endorses Sri Preston Kulkarni and Hiral Tipirneni
DALLAS (TIP): The Indian American Impact Fund has endorsed Sri Preston Kulkarni and Dr. Haral Tipirneni, two Indian American Democrats running for the United States House of Representatives. Kulkarni, who finished first in the Democratic […]
Indian Americans
Indian Origin Man in UK Sentenced for 13-Years for Killing 3 Teenage Boys
LONDON (TIP): Indian origin Jaynesh Chudasama, drunk-driver in the UK, who hit and killed three teenage boys as they walked to a birthday party in London, has been sentenced for a 13-year jail term. The […]
Indian Americans
Indian American restaurant chain Dharani expands to New Jersey and Virginia
WESTBOROUGH, MA (TIP): Indian American Dharani has opened two new outlets in New Jersey and Virginia, expanding its presence to seven states across the nation. Dharani opened its latest dine-in and takeout restaurant on Oak […]
Indian Americans
Indian American passengers allege discrimination by Aeroflot staff at Moscow airport
NEW YORK (TIP): According to the complaint filed by Indian American passengers Marc Fernandes, Shahana Islam, Sabiha Islam, Bakiul Islam, and Anshul Agrawal, they were stranded during a stopover in Moscow when their connection Aeroflot […]
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Defense outsourced
By Ajay Banerjee Despite various govts going slow on hi-tech defence acquisitions, it now emerges that India is the largest weapons importer. This is ‘inglorious’ in the face of stridency over ‘desi’ production. And as […]
Misc
Kim in Beijing: His visit strategically brings China into North Korea’s hectic diplomatic calendar
The timing of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s visit to China, his first foreign trip after assuming power in 2011, is not lost on anyone. After travelling to Beijing this week in an armored train, […]
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India in Trumpland needs to cut Trade Deals with US to keep afloat
By Arun Kumar “The businessman-author of The Art of the Deal, who looks at every issue as a transaction, would also be in no hurry to tear up the Iran nuclear deal, Pompeo or no […]
India
Shekhar Kapur to head the jury for 65th National Film Awards
NEW DELHI (TIP): Veteran director Shekhar Kapur has been appointed chairman of the central panel of the 65th National Film Awards, sources in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said on Wednesday, March 28. The […]
United States
East Coast, Texas employ highest number of H1B workers: Report
WASHINGTON (TIP): East Coast and Texas metro areas in America employed the highest number of H-1B visa workers, majority of them Indians, between 2010 and 2016, a Pew report has said, debunking the popular presumption […]
World
It’s Tit for Tat: Russia to expel 60 US diplomats, close US consulate in Saint Petersburg
MOSCOW (TIP): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday, March 29, that Moscow would expel 60 U.S. diplomats and close its consulate in Saint Petersburg in a tit-for-tat expulsion over the poisoning of ex-double […]
United States
In yet another ouster, Trump fires Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin
WASHINGTON (TIP): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, March 29 fired his Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin and nominated White House physician, Admiral Ronny Jackson as his replacement. Trump made the announcement on Twitter and […]
India
Narendra Modi’s U.K. visit in April signals new goals
‘Bharat ki baat, sabke saath’ event on April 18 NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second visit to the U.K. in less than three years is due to take place in April, with a […]