Entertainment
Month: August 2025
Asia
Bangladesh arrests senior professor, analyst Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah
Dhaka (TIP): The Detective Branch (DB) of Bangladesh Police on Thursday arrested senior professor, writer, and analyst Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah on charges of corruption, police said. When Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah was produced before the court, […]
World
United States
Dr. Sampat Shivangi Legacy Award Presented to Dr. Bharat Barai During AAPI Convention in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (TIP): Dr. Bharat Barai, a distinguished Indian American physician and community leader, was honored with the first ever Dr. Sampat Shivangi Legacy Award for his leadership, contributions to the society and close association with […]
Entertainment
IAAC ASSURES UNFORGETTABLE ERASING BORDERS DANCE FESTIVAL NYC
By Mabel Pais The Indo-American Arts Council (iaac.us) hosts and presents the Erasing Borders Dance Festival (EBDF) on Saturday, September 20, 2025 and Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 6pm at the Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 […]
E-Edition
Asia
Three killed, 13 injured in blast in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PAKISTAN (TIP): At least three people were killed and 13 others, including three police personnel, injured in a bomb blast in northwestern Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, police said. District Police Officer Tahir Shah said […]
Asia
Asia
Sri Lanka arrests Rajapaksa ex-minister for alleged corruption
COLOMBO (TIP): Sri Lanka‘s anti-corruption authorities arrested a member of the once-powerful Rajapaksa family on Wednesday, accusing him of illegally claiming reparations for property loss when his presidential uncle was toppled three years ago. The […]
South Asia
Pakistan denies reports that Army chief Asim Munir plans to become next President
ISLAMABAD (TIP): The Pakistan Army has denied as “baseless” the rumours that Army chief Asim Munir plans to become the next president. The army’s response came following rumours and a wave of disinformation on social […]
World
Six-year-old Indian girl beaten, hit in private parts in Ireland racist attack
Waterford (TIP): A six-year-old girl of Indian origin was brutally assaulted by a group of boys outside her home in Waterford, Ireland, while they shouted racist slurs, including, “Go back to India.” The attackers also […]
World
Hiroshima marks 80 years since atomic bombing as aging survivors worry about growing nuke threat
HIROSHIMA (TIP): Hiroshima on Wednesday marked the 80th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the western Japanese city, with many ageing survivors expressing frustration about the growing support of global leaders for nuclear weapons […]
World
Sudanese airstrike hits Darfur airport, kills 40 suspected mercenaries, officials say
CAIRO (TIP): A Sudanese airstrike hit an airport in the country’s Darfur region controlled by a notorious paramilitary group, destroying a suspected Emirati military aircraft and killing dozens of suspected mercenaries, Sudanese officials and a […]
World
Plastics Treaty: Uproar over fossil fuel lobbyists in delegations
Switzerland (TIP): At least 19 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists have secured places in national delegations at the final round of global plastics treaty negotiations in Geneva, triggering outrage from civil society groups and […]
World
Zelensky calls for Putin meeting to end war
KYIV (TIP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called for a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin to end war, after Donald Trump‘s special envoy held talks with the Russian leader in Moscow. Trump one day […]
World
Canada
Come festival season, and cricket lovers will have a rich feast of the shortest and latest version of instant cricket
TORONTO (TIP): Diwali is the time when people of Indian origin go all out for the festivities. Adding to their festivities, Cricket Canada has decided to hold its marquee event, the first-ever T10 Tournament, both […]
Canada
Another big haul of cocaine comes from the US
TORONTO (TIP): Smuggling of contraband across their international borders has been a concern for both the United States and Canada. While the US is constantly threatening Canada with heavier tariffs for its failure to prevent […]
NY/NJ/CT
Xavier Foundation Receives $1 Million Gift from Sharifi Family Foundation
NEW YORK (TIP): The Xavier Foundation is proud to announce a transformational $1 million donation from the Sharifi Family Foundation, marking the second-largest gift in Xavier University School of Medicine’s (XUSOM) history. The announcement was […]
NY/NJ/CT
Former Head of SUNY Downstate Medical Center Sentenced to Up to Three Years in State Prison Following Inspector General Investigation
NEW YORK (TIP): New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced the sentencing of Dr. Michael Lucchesi, former Chairman of Emergency Medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and […]
NY/NJ/CT
New Jersey Company Selected as Official Merchandise Partner of the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship
FREEHOLD, N.J. (TIP): Predator Sports, located in Freehold, New Jersey, has been selected as the Official Merchandise Partner for the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship. The event will be held in Seogwipo, Jeju (pronounced […]
NY/NJ/CT
New York City Mayor Proclaims August 6 as “RANA Day” to Honor Rajasthani-American Contributions
NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): In a landmark recognition of the contributions made by the Rajasthani-American community, New York City Mayor Eric Adams officially proclaimed August 6, 2025, as “Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) […]
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Farewell to Satya Pal Malik- A Fearless Champion of People’s Rights
A well-known politician and former Governor, Satya Pal Malik, has died. He was sick for some time. I had known him from Meerut College, Meerut where in 1967 I was teaching English to postgraduate students […]
Breaking News
US Embassy in India Issues Warning on Visa Overstays
NEW DELHI / NEW YORK (TIP): The U.S. Embassy in India has warned Indian nationals of “severe consequences” if they overstay their visas while visiting the United States. In an Aug. 4 statement on social […]