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Year: 2026
Entertainment
THE ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR RETURNS TO NYC FOR 66TH YEAR
By Mabel Pais The Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America’s (ABAA) New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) – https://nyantiquarianbookfair.com returns for its 66th annual event, April 30-May 3, 2026 at the Park Avenue Armory, 643 […]
Entertainment
JERSEY CITY YOUTH STEP UP TO PERFORM MOZART’S REIMAGINED “THE MAGIC FLUTE”
By Mabel Pais Undead Arts with the New Jersey Symphony will present a reimagined production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” on May 2 and 3, 2026 at 3 pm at The Harborside Atrium (210 Hudson […]
Indians Abroad
Sikh elder harassed by masked man in Ontario; community demands action against hate crime.
Watch the video here. https://twitter.com/i/status/2047427914031849806 TORONTO (TIP): A disturbing video showing an elderly Sikh man being racially harassed in Woodstock has triggered widespread condemnation and renewed concern over rising hate incidents in Canada. This comes […]
Indians Abroad
No transit visa needed for Indians flying via France
The exemption applies to passengers who remain within the international transit zone during layovers en route to a third country PARIS / NEW DELHI (TIP): In a significant boost to travel convenience, France has lifted […]
Indians Abroad
Canada-based designated terrorist Arsh Dalla declared proclaimed offender
PATIALA / TORONTO (TIP): A local court in Patiala has declared Canada-based gangster-turned designated terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill, alias Arsh Dalla, a native of Moga district, a proclaimed offender. The order came after he failed […]
Indians Abroad
2 sisters from Punjab’s Rara village elected in Germany, bring pride to Tanda region
Elder sister Harpreet Kaur Sandhu re-elected to Ausländerbeirat and Stadtparlament; pledges five-year commitment to public service HOSHIARPUR, PUNJAB (TIP): Two sisters from Rara village near Tanda, Harpreet Kaur Sandhu and Kamalpreet Kaur, have been elected […]
NY/NJ/CT
Bihar Diwas 2026 Celebrated at the Consulate General of India, New York
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Bihar Diwas 2026 celebration was held with great enthusiasm at the Consulate General of India New York, bringing together dignitaries, community leaders, and members of the Indian diaspora to celebrate […]
NY/NJ/CT
NYC Population Dips: City Lost More than 100,000 People Last Year: New Study
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Last year more people moved out of New York City than moved in, according to a new study from the Citizens’ Budget Commission. Across all income levels, the city lost around […]
NY/NJ/CT
ArtsWestchester Receives Funding from Guru Krupa Foundation for Two-Day Celebration of South Indian Arts & Culture
Kala Samaagam program in White Plains: May 1 & 2, 2026 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (TIP): ArtsWestchester has received an $8,000 grant from the Guru Krupa Foundation to support a May Celebration of South Indian Arts […]
NY/NJ/CT
MTA launches in-person community outreach on upcoming Jamaica LIRR Station redesign project
JAMAICA, QUEENS, NY (TIP): The MTA and Port Authority launched an in-person community outreach program for essential feedback from the public on the upcoming Jamaica Station redesign project. Gov. Kathy Hochul committed $50 million in […]
Indian Americans
Indian Origin Neha Lohia’s ‘Hello Dad’ Recognized at Times Square Earth Day Event for Sustainable Filmmaking
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Before it was recognized at the Earth Day 2026 gathering in Times Square, Hello Dad began as a deeply personal question for filmmaker Neha Lohia: What would her father have done? […]
Indian Americans
Inaugural Ivy League Sikh Students Conference Held in New York City
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): 110 Sikh students and professionals from every Ivy League campus gathered at the World Trade Center in New York City for the inaugural Sikh Ivy League Conference- the first ever event […]
Breaking News
RBI Governor reaffirms central bank’s continued commitment to maintaining financial stability and orderly market conditions
NEW YORK CITY(TIP): The Consulate General of India, New York hosted an exclusive round-table interactive session with Mr. Sanjay Malhotra, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, on April 20, 2026, at the Consulate. The […]
Breaking News
Trump Announces Israel–Lebanon Ceasefire will be Extended for 3 Weeks
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, April 23, that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended for three weeks, after an Oval Office meeting with envoys of both governments, as […]
Breaking News
West Bengal Elections 2026 highlights: First phase of polling complete; estimated voter turnout crosses 92%
KOLKATA / NEW YORK (TIP): West Bengal registered a record voter turnout of 92.03% in the first phase of Assembly elections on Thursday, April 23, 2026, amidst isolated incidents of violence. The election, which saw […]
Breaking News
Trump shares right-wing anchor’s rant against Indians, MEA terms it ‘inappropriate’
The MEA response came after Opposition members and former diplomats criticized the government for not offering a stronger response to the U.S. NEW DELHI / WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): India, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, called […]
Opinions
Sikhs, Partition and Political Fate
The British rejected the demand for a separate Sikh state in the event of a partition along religious lines in 1946 In undivided Punjab, Sikhs comprised an influential, though numerically smaller, community. Within the directly […]
Perspective
What Happens if the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Collapses?
The truce is hanging by a thread despite Trump’s extension. U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly announced an extension of the U.S.-Iran cease-fire on Tuesday, April 21, just hours after he threatened to resume bombing the […]
As I See It
Democracy’s Unexpected Homecoming
The opposition’s move to defeat the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill was not at all about women’s reservation. It was about stopping the government from redrawing India’s electoral map under cover of empowerment “The public today […]
Comments
Sikh Heritage Month — A Living Legacy of Faith, Equality, and Service
April, designated as Sikh Heritage Month across Canada and increasingly observed in the United States and other parts of the world, is far more than a ceremonial recognition. It is a profound acknowledgment of a […]
E-Edition
SPORTS
Messi sued as Miami promoter alleges $ 7 million contract breach
Florida (TIP): Accused of fraud, Lionel Messi has been sued by a Miami-based event promoter for allegedly breaching the terms of a 7 million USD contract after missing an exhibition match last year. The lawsuit […]
SPORTS
Quinton de Kock marks return to Mumbai Indians’ colours with 53-ball century
Mumbai (TIP): Quinton de Kock finally got to play a match for the Mumbai Indians in the 2026 Indian Premier (IPL) as a replacement for the injured Rohit Sharma up top and he responded by […]
SPORTS
PBKS continue unbeaten run, defeat MI by 7 wickets
Mumbai (TIP): Punjab Kings have beaten Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, April 16, evening. The Punjab batters led the charge against Mumbai’s bowling line-up with two quick half-centuries from […]