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Month: November 2023
Indian Americans
Four Indian Americans among 32 Rhodes Scholars win Rhodes Scholarships
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Four Indian Americans are among 32 Rhodes Scholars chosen from the United States who will go to Oxford University in England in October 2024 to pursue graduate degrees with scholars from over […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Shakuntla L. Bhaya is appointed to the Council of Administrative Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Biden has named Indian American lawyer Shakuntla L. Bhaya to the Council of the Administrative Conference of the United States. The independent federal agency is charged with convening expert representatives from […]
Indian Americans
Five Indian Americans named to Time Magazine’s Inaugural List of Influential Leaders Driving Business to Real Climate Action
NEW YORK (TIP): The list, which draws attention to the people who are shaping and leading climate action, comes at a critical moment, ahead of the 2023 U.N. Climate Change Conference. Five Indian Americans are […]
Misc
Mom to daughter rules
RULES TO TEACH YOUR DAUGHTER 1. Make your bed every day, even if it’s right before you get in it. 2. Don’t wear holey underwear…in case you’re in an accident and they cut your clothes […]
NY/NJ/CT
Dr. Jagdish Gupta bestowed President Gold Medal by the Brooklyn Medical Society in a Bicentennial Year Honor
BROOKLYN, NY (TIP): The Medical Society of the County of Kings (MSCK), Brooklyn’s oldest scientific organization, honored Dr. Jagdish K. Gupta with the President Gold Medal, inducting him into its Prestigious President-Club. The County Society […]
NY/NJ/CT
Legislator Drucker Celebrates Success of New York State Governor’s Cup 2023 Cricket Championships
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (TIP): Nasau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) congratulated Imran Pasha, Ali Zar, and ZAR Sports for the success of the New York State Governor’s Cup 2023 Cricket Tournament, which […]
NY/NJ/CT
Senator Liu inducts Flushing resident, Michael Louis Vulcano , into New York Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
FLUSHING, NY (TIP): State Senator John Liu inducted Flushing resident Michael Louis Vulcano into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame on Sunday, November 12. The Hall of Fame was established in 2005 […]
NY/NJ/CT
Eric Adams axes $547 million from NYC Education Department budget, more cuts on the way
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): New York City’s Education Department will cut nearly $550 million from its budget this year as part of a sweeping round of citywide reductions ordered by Mayor Eric Adams. Many of […]
United States
Tax season rapidly approaching: Get ready now to file 2023 federal income tax returns in early 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): With the nation’s tax season rapidly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers there are important steps they can take now to help “get ready” to file their 2023 federal tax return. […]
United States
IRS highlights International Fraud Awareness Week; taxpayers urged to protect against scams, schemes
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): As part of ongoing efforts to protect taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service reminds people that International Fraud Awareness Week serves as an important time to protect personal and financial information from scam […]
United States
George Santos faces new motion to expel him from Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Rep. George Santos will face a third vote to oust him from Congress the week after Thanksgiving as a growing number of lawmakers say they will back a new expulsion motion filed […]
United States
600 Laid Off US H-1Bs Find Alternative
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Canada is increasingly becoming a sought-after destination for H-1B visa holders affected by layoffs in the US tech sector. The Canadian government launched a three-year open work permit scheme on July 16th, […]
United States
IOCUSA establishes Southwest Chapter and appoints Mr. Gurdev Singh Hehar as President
DALLAS, TX (TIP): In a significant show of solidarity and commitment, the Indian Overseas Congress, USA (IOCUSA) conducted a landmark membership drive at the ‘Our Place Indian Cuisine’ in Dallas, Texas. The event, characterized by […]
Breaking News
Sikhs take out an Impressive Parade in celebration of Guru Nanak Dev’s 554th Birth Anniversary
I.S. Saluja RICHMOND HILL, NY (TIP): An impressive Parade (Nagar Kirtan) was taken out by the Sikh community of the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on November 11 in celebration of […]
Breaking News
New York State Governor Hochul signs legislation making Diwali a holiday in NYC public schools
Says “New York City is rich in different religions and cultures, and we’re taking an important step to recognize and celebrate this diversity in the school calendar,” FLUSHING, NY (TIP): In a historic move, New […]
Breaking News
Super Sunday: Determined India, formidable Aussies
AHMEDABAD (TIP): Pat Cummins, the Australian captain, wishes to silence the crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in the final of the World Cup on Sunday, November 19. If any team can silence 1.3 lakh […]
Perspective
As Gaza war rages, waiting for the other shoe to drop
With the Israel-Hamas war dragging on, the world wonders how big a crater it would cause on global geopolitics and the economy India needs to be on its toes watching the Israel-Hamas conflict, which could […]
As I See It
Hitting below the belt in poll season
Central investigation agencies and Governors being used to weaken the Opposition’s will to fight “The BJP was touted as the ‘party with a difference’. We thought it signified better governance, but instead we got the […]
Opinions
Shame isn’t working. George Santos must go
Shame is not in the Santos lexicon. At this stage, the dangerous precedent would be set by allowing him to remain Rep. George Santos has had all the process he is due – and all […]
Opinions
Congress will usher in a Golden Telangana and fulfil the aspiration of the people
The 2023 Telangana Legislative Assembly election is scheduled to be held on 30 November 2023 to elect all 119 members of the state’s Legislative Assembly. The results will be declared on 3 December 2023. Congress […]
Comments
Bridge to nowhere: On India’s voice, Israel and the Palestinian cause
India should be forceful in articulating its position on Gaza Two weeks after abstaining from a UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that called for a ceasefire in the Israeli strikes on Gaza, India voted in […]
Comments
Biden-Xi summit
Thaw in bilateral ties is welcome The four-hour-long meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco marks a much-needed […]
Featured
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. This year, the day falls on Thursday, November 23. Americans generally believe that […]
Music
FINALISTS COMPETE FOR COVETED SASSY AWARDS
By Mabel Pais As part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival (November 3-19), and closing the Fest, the top five finalists of the 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition will compete for […]