E-Edition
Month: July 2023
NY/NJ/CT
Legislator Drucker Applauds Completion of Plainview-Old Bethpage Library’s Electric Car Charging Station
PLAINVIEW, N.Y. (TIP): Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) joined with the leaders of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library on Wednesday, July 26 to celebrate the grand opening of the facility’s newly […]
NY/NJ/CT
Legislator Solages Welcomes Summer Interns to District Office
MINEOLA, N.Y. (TIP): This summer, Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D – Lawrence) has welcomed three young interns to his office and provided them with a first-hand look at the operations of local government and […]
NY/NJ/CT
Bihar Industries Minister Mahaseth invites investment for the State
NEW YORK (TIP): Industries Dept, Govt of Bihar hosted the “Invest in Bihar” summit in New Jersey on 18th July 2023. The summit was hosted in alliance with Bihar Foundation USA, a diaspora cell of […]
NY/NJ/CT
NY State Senator Kevin Thomas to run for US Congress from NY-04
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American New York State Senator Kevin Thomas has launched his campaign for New York’s 4th Congressional District. He announced the bid in Elmont, NY, surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, to take on […]
NY/NJ/CT
NY INDIAN CONSULATE GEARS UP TO ORGANIZE FIFTH INTERNATIONAL HINDI CONFERENCE IN OCTOBER
NEW YORK (TIP): The Consulate General of India in New York, the host of the Fifth International Hindi Conference scheduled to be held on October 20 and 21st, is fully geared up to successfully conduct […]
NY/NJ/CT
IOCUSA leaders interact with Shri. K. Raju, National coordinator- SC, ST, OBC and minority Department of AICC
NEW YORK (TIP): IOCUSA leaders met with Shri. K. Raju, who is the National Coordinator of the Indian National Congress for SC/ST/OBC and Minority Affairs and exchanged views on how to improve the messaging to […]
United States
Sikhs to serve langar to thousands at Parliament of World’s Religions
CHICAGO (TIP): Displaying an important tenet of the Sikh faith, the Sikh community in Illinois is gearing up to feed thousands of delegates who will be congregating in Chicago next month. The event, which is a much […]
United States
“THE JOURNEY WITHIN: MEDITATION, WISDOM, AND THE ART OF LIVING JOYFULLY”
Special Event with Globally Revered Spiritual and Humanitarian Leader, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on July 29, 2023 PLANO, TX (TIP): The DFW Chapter of the Art of Living Foundation is excited to host “THE […]
United States
‘Shocked and horrified’ by the video of extreme attack on two women in Manipur: US
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US is “shocked and horrified” by the video of an extreme attack on two women in Manipur and supports the Indian Government’s efforts to seek justice for them, a senior Biden […]
United States
IRS invites public input on ways to improve dispute resolution programs; suggestions wanted
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service , on July 27, invited public input on improvements to certain post-filing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs currently offered to taxpayers. “The IRS is greatly interested in examining […]
United States
Second lottery round for H-1B applicants to be conducted this year: US immigration service
The decision could benefit more Indian professionals WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A second round of random lottery selection for the much sought-after H-1B visas for fiscal 2024 will soon begin after it was determined that “additional […]
United States
Call center duping US citizens busted in Ludhiana, India, 29 nabbed
LUDHIANA/NEW YORK (TIP): The Ludhiana police have busted a fake call center and arrested 29 members belonging to Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Nagaland and Meghalaya, according to a news report carried by Tribune. […]
United States
Indian American Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy criticizes affirmative action
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, 37, has emerged as a prominent voice against affirmative action and what he terms “preferences” in college admissions and hiring. His campaign has revolved around the idea […]
United States
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduces bill to double H-1B intake
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has introduced a bill proposing to double the annual intake of highly skilled foreign workers on H-1B work visas coveted by Indian professionals. Introduced on July 17 […]
As I See It
Ukraine shadow set to loom large over G20 meet
Negotiators are falling back on ‘Plan B’, which banks on emphasizing India’s achievements during its presidency “While no G20 member is likely to challenge India’s version of a successful summit, the western press would take […]
Opinions
Questions for Manipur CM, DGP
They must explain why it took the police so long to take action against perpetrators of May 4 crime It is not possible that the Chief Minister and the DGP did not know about the […]
Perspective
Why is the UN failing in its duties?
The UN’s failures in Nepal and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war are indicative of its limited influence and resources. The UN’s efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts are often hindered by member states’ political agendas and […]
Breaking News
U.S. announces $345 million military aid package for Taiwan
The White House’s announcement said the package would include defense, education and training for the Taiwanese WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The U.S. on Friday, July 28, announced $345 million in military aid for Taiwan, in what […]
Breaking News
Supreme Court allows Sanjay Kumar Mishra to continue as ED Director till September 15
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Supreme Court on July 27, in a special hearing, extended Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Sanjay Kumar Mishra’s tenure till September 15, 2023 to serve “public and national interest”. The court had […]
Breaking News
Documentary on Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Indian journalist Ravish Kumar premiers in New York
NEW YORK (TIP) : The ongoing film screening festival, DOC NYC Selects is featuring six brilliant and critically acclaimed films including one about noted Indian journalist Ravish Kumar and his unabated journey towards bringing out […]
Breaking News
CBI to take over Manipur sexual assault case, say officials
NEW DELHI (TIP): The CBI will probe the case of sexual assault on two women who were stripped and paraded by a mob in Manipur and the government will seek its trial outside the state, […]
Readers Write
Manipur incidents make Indians hang their heads in shame
The horrifying & gruesome incident of Manipur has put the whole nation to shame. The irresponsible religious propaganda spread by media everyday will doom the whole nation one day. Society now has been brutally divided […]
Comments
Needless accommodation: On the judiciary and the term of the Enforcement Directorate head
By allowing ED chief’s continuance, Supreme Court has undermined its own authority It comes no more as a shock or surprise if the Supreme Court is seen as deferring excessively to the government’s wishes. The […]
Comments
Manipur & beyond
Crisis imperils peace in entire North-East The Manipur crisis, which has reached a crescendo due to the nationwide outrage over a video clip showing two women being paraded naked, is spilling over to other states […]