E-Edition
Month: March 2025
Spirituality
Holashtak: The eight days before Holi
Holashtak is a significant period in the Hindu calendar that occurs in the eight days leading up to the festival of Holi. It is mainly observed in North Indian states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, […]
Incredible India
Chikmagalur, a picturesque hill station in Karnataka
Chikmagalur, a picturesque hill station in Karnataka, India, is known for its lush coffee plantations, misty hills, and serene landscapes. It’s a paradise for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and those looking for a peaceful getaway. […]
SPORTS
India, New Zealand to battle in title clash after 25 years
Dubai (TIP)- India and New Zealand are set to clash in a major tournament final in white-ball cricket for the first time in 25 years. New Zealand secured their place in the Champions Trophy 2025 […]
SPORTS
England considering Ben Stokes for white ball captaincy
England’s Test captain Ben Stokes is being considered as a potential replacement for Jos Buttler as the limited-overs skipper with ECB’s director of men’s cricket, Rob Key emphasising that it would be “stupid” not to […]
SPORTS
India in top form ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai
Dubai (TIP) – India enters the Champions Trophy 2025 Final in Dubai on Sunday in excellent form, having secured four wins in the tournament, as per the official website of ICC. India’s tournament opener saw […]
Business & Economics
India’s exports under pressure as US and EU tighten trade policies
India’s exports are facing heightened challenges owing to aggressive trade policies from partners like the US and the European Union (EU), said a senior trade ministry official, reported Reuters. Santosh Sarangi, head of the Directorate […]
Business & Economics
US seeking zero tariffs on car imports in India ahead of Tesla’s entry
The United States wants India to eliminate tariffs on car imports under a proposed trade deal between the two nations, but New Delhi is reluctant to immediately bring down such duties to zero even as […]
Business & Economics
Slowdown in credit card growth continues, disbursement at 4-year low: Report
The credit card sector in India is witnessing a slowdown, with disbursement growth falling to a four-year low, according to a report by ACMIIL, a stock market firm. The report, which provides insights into the […]
Science & Technology
iOS 18.4 beta 2 brings a host of upgrades, including Visual Intelligence for old iPhones
Apple has rolled out iOS 18.4 beta 2 for developer testers, and it’s packed with a range of new updates and improvements. While the update is still in its testing phase, it already gives eager […]
Science & Technology
Five facts about ‘Ghost Riders in the Sky’
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander successfully touched down near Mons Latreille, a volcanic feature within Mare Crisium, a large basin in the Moon’s northeastern quadrant. As part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, […]
Science & Technology
Skype’s final call set for May as Microsoft prioritises Teams
Skype will ring for the last time on May 5 as owner Microsoft retires the two-decade-old internet calling service that redefined how people connect across borders. Shutting down Skype will help Microsoft focus on its […]
History
Sikh History
Indian Americans
Indian-origin student found dead in US; Chicago consulate in touch with family
CHICAGO (TIP): India’s Consulate General in Chicago expressed sadness over the death of Praveen Kumar Gampa, a student pursuing post-graduation at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the US. It said on Wednesday. March 5, that […]
Indian Americans
Indian American engineer and professor Rohit Karnik appointed by MIT as their new Water and Food Systems Lab director
BOSTON (TIP) : The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has named Rohit Karnik, an Indian American mechanical engineering professor to lead its only program specifically focused on water and food for human need. Karnik, Tata […]
History
Indian Americans
India American Hoboken mayor Ravi Bhalla joins coalition challenging health research funding cuts
HOBOKEN (TIP): Ravi S. Bhalla, Indian American mayor of Hoboken city in New Jersey, has joined a coalition of over 45 elected officials, cities, and counties across the country in challenging the Trump Administration’s cuts […]
Indian Americans
Indian origin woman on death row executed in UAE
ABU DHABI (TIP): A 33-year-old Indian-origin woman, who was on death row in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for allegedly killing a four-month-old baby, was executed by the authorities, the Ministry of External Affairs informed […]
NY/NJ/CT
Legislator Solages Joins Ramadan Observance in Valley Stream
VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. (TIP): Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D – Valley Stream) joined the community at Masjid Hazma in Valley Stream on Monday, March 3 to commemorate Ramadan as Muslims in Nassau County and […]
NY/NJ/CT
NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams launches run for mayor
NEW YORK CITY (TIP) : New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams announced late Wednesday, March 5that she will run for mayor this year, jumping into an already crowded primary field that was reshaped by […]
NY/NJ/CT
Six Outstanding Women Achievers Honored by the Indian American Forum
GARDEN CITY, NY (TIP): Celebrating the strength, resilience, and remarkable achievements of women, with the aim of Inspiring others to understand and value women’s inclusion to forge a better world, Indian American Forum honored several […]
Comments
Gender equality is far from achieved
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated on March 8, has served as a global platform for advocating gender equality, recognizing women’s achievements, and addressing challenges they face worldwide. Proposed in 1910 by Clara Zetkin, IWD aimed […]
Readers Write
PASSPORT WOES
Hello, my name is Chirag Patil. I live in the state of Washington and I’m a legal resident of the USA. I applied for passport renewal and my mail was received by the consulate at […]
As I See It
Trump-Putin-Modi summit is doable
THE GREAT GAME: Can the PM, whose foreign policy dexterity must be applauded, take a leaf out of Virat’s book? “Only the Chinese are standing up for now. You know what that means. That Trump […]