As I See It
Month: August 2021
Asian Theater
ARTS
Perspective
Whose freedom are we celebrating this August 15?
What is happening to the soul of Indian democracy? ‘The basis for democracy is Liberty,’ said Aristotle. However, today, the Institutions that were built to safeguard that principle are under duress. Laws like UAPA were […]
Opinions
Indian Americans
Indian Americans number over 40 in Indiaspora Philanthropy Leaders List 2021
WASHINGTON (TIP): Over 40 Indian Americans figure in the 2021 Indiaspora Philanthropy Leaders List recognizing one hundred Indian and diaspora leaders who have made a significant impact with their philanthropic contributions and engagement. Indiaspora, a […]
Indian Abroad
Indian American hoteliers Members of AAHOA contribute $368.4 billion to US GDP
WASHINGTON (TIP): Members of Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) – largely Indian Americans – have a significant impact on US economy, supporting 4.2 million jobs with $214.6 billion in wages, according to a new […]
Laed
GOPIO-CT Celebrates Indian Independence Day on Aug. 8th, CT General Assembly Presents Citation
STAMFORD, CT (TIP): The Connecticut Chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO-CT) celebrated India’s democracy and the unity and diversity of India and Indian Americans, their achievements and contributions to India […]
United States
Metro-Washington holds Mushaira-Kavi Sammelan to celebrate the Independence of the subcontinent
WASHINGTON (TIP): “I am pleased to know that this year’s annual Mushaira Kavi Sammelan program, organized by the Washington Aligarh Alumni Association in association with Metro-Washington GOPIO with the support of other reputable associations of […]
NY/NJ/CT
NRIA BREAKS GROUND ON UPSCALE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL COMMUNITY IN West New York. POLITICAL LEADERS PRAISE PROJECT WHICH WILL BRING JOBS, PARKING.
The Grand and The Metro, sister residential towers, will create West New York’s first parking garage, which will be open to the public. WEST NEW YORK, NJ(TIP): National Realty Investment Advisors (NRIA), a leading developer […]
NY/NJ/CT
2021 Virtual Regionals and Finals Conclude for South Asian Spelling Bee
METUCHEN, NJ (TIP): The South Asian Spelling Bee (www.southasianspellingbee.com) concluded its quest for the best speller in the country, by successfully ending yet another virtual season of the program. Six virtual regionals and finals were […]
Breaking News
United States
Women Lead AAPI
An Independence Day Salute to them CHICAGO, IL (TIP)“It’s been truly historic and a very proud moment for American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) to have a majority of the current leadership of […]
SPORTS
Tokyo 2020: USA gets back to top as the Olympic games of hope come to an end
India had its best ever medals tally in 93 years, with 7 Medals, including a Gold The United States wrested back its number one position in the medals tally as curtain was rung down on […]
Frontpage News
India
Editors Guild moves SC seeking SIT probe into Pegasus Spyware row
New Delhi (TIP): The Editors Guild of India has approached the Supreme Court seeking a court-monitored investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the Pegasus spyware controversy, reports said on Tuesday, 3 August. The […]
Bollywood
Sports News
Lionel Messi to leave FC Barcelona, club says
MADRID (TIP): Six-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona despite both parties having reached an agreement over a new contract, the La Liga club said on Thursday, citing economic and structural obstacles to […]
Sports News
Nadal loses to 50th-ranked Lloyd Harris
If Rafael Nadal was hoping to ease his painful left foot back into action after nearly two months off tour, that’s hardly what happened in his Citi Open debut, which ended after just two matches. […]
Dance
NJSO YOUTH ORCHESTRA’S “OUR VOICES” GOES DIGITAL
By Mabel Pais ASHITA BIRLA, AMEYA SRINIVASAN, DAMINI VARGHESE, ADHITHI ARUN, SAROSH MISTRY, ARAVIND KRISHNAN, ANIRUDH KHANDRIKA, ARJUN ATHALYE, VIHAAN AGARWAL, TARA KHURANA, MILIND BANGALORE Among COMPOSERS “The NJSO Youth Orchestras have set an incredible […]
History
History This Week : August 6 to August 12, 2021
“If history repeats itself, and the unexpected always happens, how incapable must Man be of learning from experience.”– George Bernard Shaw August 6 August 6-10, 1787 – The Great Debate occurred during the Constitutional Convention. […]
Incredible India
Hinduism
Hartalika Teej
Hartalika Teej is a popular fast observed by Hindu women during the monsoon season. On this day, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped for marital harmony. This year, the festival will be observed on […]
Business & Economics
Business & Economics
Indian companies bag $48 million project in Maldives
ABL – Indira Projects JV – A Joint venture between Ashoka Buildcon and Chennai based Indira Projects & Developments signed a $48 Million (Rs 350 crore) infrastructure contract with Maldives Police Service for the design […]