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Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma: More than just an exponent of Hindustani classical music
It’s common to use words such as ‘legendary’, ‘greatest’, and ‘iconic’ to describe the life and times of illustrious artists. In most cases, the tributes are often befitting, and if anything, the words fall short, […]
India
Indian student dies in Missouri car crash
HYDERABAD (TIP): In a tragic incident, a postgraduate student from Telangana died when the car in which he was travelling was hit by a truck near the city of Warrensburg in Johnson County of state […]
India
Indian-origin man jailed for 20 years for violent robbery in London
LONDON (TIP): An Indian-origin man who was found guilty of a violent robbery in east London has been sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment along with two of his accomplices. Ajaypal Singh, 28, had pleaded guilty […]
Indian Americans
Indian Americans
Indian American Kris Kolluri tapped to lead NY & NJ’s Gateway Program
NEW YORK (TIP): Kris Kolluri, an Indian American infrastructure management expert, has been tapped to lead New York and New Jersey’s Gateway Program, including redevelopment of the Portal North Bridge and a new Hudson River […]
Indian Americans
California Sikh faces racial slurs and threats in his neighborhood
Paramjit Singh Aujla SACRAMENTO (TIP): For a first generation Sikh American father, Rouble Paul Claire, Sutter in California has been home for decades. The family has been living in the neighborhood since 1973. Naturally for […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Dr. Arun Majumdar named inaugural dean of Stanford University’s new school on climate change and sustainability
STANFORD, CA (TIP): Dr Arun Majumdar, Indian-American material scientist, engineer and professor, has been named the inaugural dean of Stanford University’s new school that focuses on climate change and sustainability. Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, […]
As I See It
Judi Tyabji & Sandi Hawkins played pioneers
Canadian Politics More women of Indian descent preferred federal politics than provincial politics. But Judi Tyabji and Sandi Hawkins were exceptions. Judeline Kim Mary Tyabji, also known as Judi Tyabji, was the first woman of […]
As I See It
Revisiting Roe vs Wade
“The job of a judge is to interpret the law made by the legislature, and apply it to specific cases, but not to make law. Roe vs Wade ( and Planned Parenthood vs Casey ) […]
Opinions
The Murky Business of Citations and Proclamations
“An elected Representative of a State or Municipality can get a Citation or Proclamation for a contribution to his/her election fund. These representatives do not have to understand the cause, history or purpose or how […]
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Reforming WHO
More needs to be done to enhance WHO’s ability to respond to disease outbreaks In the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again brought up the much-discussed issue of reforming […]
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United States
Eid-Ul-Fitr Celebrations Bring over 8000 Devout Muslims toIslamic Center of Naperville
ICN leadership team with the President, Kashif Fakhruddin. Kashif Fakhruddin, President, ICN Naperville Extends Warmest Wishes to Muslims in the United States and around the World Celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr CHICAGO, IL(TIP): On Monday May 2nd,2022 Muslims […]
World
Queen to attend UK Jubilee celebrations, but snubs for Andrew and Harry
London (TIP): Queen Elizabeth plans to attend major celebrations to mark her 70 years on the British throne next month, Buckingham Palace said on May 7, but two out-of-favour royals, Princes Andrew and Harry, will […]
World
22 killed in blast at iconic Havana hotel; gas leak blamed
Havana (TIP): A powerful explosion apparently caused by a natural gas leak killed at least 22 people, including a child, and injured dozens when it blew away outer walls from a luxury hotel in the […]
World
Israeli security forces launch massive search for two Palestinians who killed 3 in mass stabbing
Tel Aviv (TIP): Israeli security forces on May 7 launched a massive manhunt for two Palestinians suspected of carrying out a stabbing rampage that killed three Israelis in the predominantly ultra-orthodox town of Elad on […]
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Asia
Taliban stops issuing driving licences to women in Afghanistan: Report
Kabul (TIP): The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has now stopped issuing driving licences to women and other provinces of the land-locked country, news agency ANI quoted Afghan media reports. Before the Taliban took over Afghanistan, […]
Asia
Asia
Lankan Prezreimposes state of emergency
Colombo (TIP): Sri Lankan President GotabayaRajapaksa declared a state of emergency with effect from May 7 midnight, said the presidential media division. The state of emergency gives the police and security forces the power to […]