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Editorials
Spirit of Diwali
Behind the externals of Diwali in the form of lights, firecrackers, sweets, is the message that Good finally prevails over the Evil. Whether it is the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravana […]
India
Defence Expo 2022: India targeting $5 billion exports by 2025, says Rajnath
Ahmedabad (TIP)- India has set a target to achieve defence exports worth $5 billion and an overall turnover of $22 billion in production by 2025, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, October 20. The […]
India
SC seeks Centre’s response to plea against hate speeches
The Supreme Court on Thursday sought response from the Centre and the states to a plea seeking directions for taking appropriate steps to stop hate speeches against the Muslim community. A Bench of Justices Ajay […]
Entertainment
Gippy Grewal’s next is a romantic comedy titled ‘Honeymoon’, also starring Jasmin Bhasin
By Murtaza Ali Over the last decade or so, Gippy Grewal has starred in some of Punjabi cinema’s biggest blockbusters such as Carry On Jatta, Jatt James Bond, Jihne Mera Dil Luteya, Manje Bistre, and […]
Interview
How the Diwali Stamp Was Won
By I.S. Saluja Diwali 2016 was a special one, with the USPS issuing a commemorative Diwali stamp. The month of October is very special for every Indian as it has the honor of having the […]
Indian Americans
Indian Americans dancing like ‘desi rockstars’ on Punjabi song block New York Road for wedding procession
NEW YORK (TIP): A video showing several Indian Americans dancing to Indian songs as part of a wedding procession in New York has gone viral. Suraj Patel, the Indian American former candidate for US Congress, […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Sikh Kiran Kaur Gill named to US Homeland Security Dept’s Faith-Based Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, D.C (TIP): After Indian American community leader Chandru Acharya, Kiran Kaur Gill, an Indian-origin Sikh, has been named to the US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Faith-Based Security Advisory Council. Gill, Executive Director, Sikh […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella receives Padma Bhushan
SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): Indian American Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said it is an honor for him to receive the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award and he looks forward to continuing to work with […]
Indian Americans
Hundreds attend funeral services for four members of Indian-origin Sikh family in California
The family, originally from Harsi Pind in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, was kidnapped and killed by a man earlier this month SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): Hundreds of people attended the funeral services for four members of an Indian-origin […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Mia Bhuta makes history playing for US at FIFA World Cup
PITTSBURGH, PA (TIP): Indian AmericanPennsylvania teen Mia Bhuta, who has just made history as the first Indian American to play for the US team at a FIFA World Cup game, never loses sight of her […]
Featured
United Nations Day, October 24, 2022
The United Nations was established in 1945 with 51 member-states. Today the number of UN member-states has risen to 193 countries. As is often said “Peace and Development” are two sides of the coin. “Without […]
Sports News
Canada, India Out of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Colombia, Spain, Japan and Tanzania Advance to Last Eight
Prabhjot Singh TORONTO (TIP): The hosts and debutants India and Canada have made their exit from the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Columbia, Spain (defending champions), Japan and African debutants Tanzania have qualified for the […]
Opinions
Do not vote for anyone, but vote your conscience
Tuesday, November 8, 2022is the day for voting in midterm elections “It is about time Indian Americans consider electing candidates who align with their own values and principles consistent with the oath of allegiance rather […]
As I See It
Censorship Is “Stupid” But It Stays, Thanks Information Highways
“There are contradictory views on what is “objectionable and hateful content”. In times of diminishing tolerance, anything “anti-establishment” quickly gets labelled as “objectionable”, “hate” or even at times “anti-national” content. The authorities do not refrain […]
Perspective
Change and continuity coexist in the Congress
“Rahul needs to take a leaf out of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair’s New Labour, where he adopted the ideas of another former British PM Margaret Thatcher because he saw clearly that the time […]
Entertainment
RAMAAVAN – A MUSICAL DEBUTS IN NYC
By Mabel Pais “Ramaavan – A Musical,” Surati’s unique, adapted production debuting in New York City, performs at The American Theatre of Actors – Cullum Theatre located at 314 West 54th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019. […]
Entertainment
RAJIV JOSEPH’S ‘GUARDS AT THE TAJ’ VISITS FORT WORTH, TX
By Mabel Pais What kinds of sacrifices can be demanded in the pursuit of beauty and perfection? Do friendship, health, even life, rank as acceptable losses? This question is at the center of Rajiv Joseph’s […]
United States
MBDA Announces $1.75 Million in Grants for Minority Colleges and Universities
Grants will fund pilot programs that will lay the foundation for a future generation of entrepreneurial leaders and innovators WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has announced $1.75 million in grants to […]
United States
Indian American Caucus Hosts Political Forum in Preparation for Midterm Elections in IL
CHICAGO (TIP): Indian Americans are coming of age in the United States and are beginning to exert influence in the public sphere. They epitomize how new waves of immigrants have been renewing and shaping the […]
United States
Jury of Harris County Criminal Court in Houston convicts Robert Solis, 50, of murder of Sikh police officer Sandeep Dhaliwal
HOUSTON (TIP): A man, who was found guilty of capital murder for gunning down Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal, the first turbaned Indian-American Sikh police officer in the US state of Texas in 2019, has been convicted […]
United States
Indian-American couple donates $1 million to University of Houston
HOUSTON (TIP): An Indian-American entrepreneur couple has donated 1 million dollars to fund manufacturing of a lab at the University of Houston College of Technology in Sugar Land. Brij Agrawal, an alumnus of the varsity, […]
NY/NJ/CT
Council Member Sandra Ung& Sanitation Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announce funding for Mobile Litter Patrols; distribute free composting bins to promote curbside organics collections
MURRAY HILL, NY (TIP): Council Member Sandra Ung on Tuesday, October 18, joined Department of Sanitation Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch to announce $134,000 in funding allocated by the Council Member for mobile litter patrols (MLP) […]
NY/NJ/CT
SENATOR LIU CELEBRATES 2022 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION HONOREE, JENNIFER SHANNON
Long-time public school teacher, civic president, and “COVID Hero” recognized COLLEGE POINT, NY(TIP): State Senator John Liu, on October 18, celebrated his 2022 Women of Distinction honoree, Jennifer Shannon. Shannon is a long-time public school […]
NY/NJ/CT
Senator John Brooks Delivers Funding Award in Show of Support to Long Island’s Girls
AMITYVILLE, NY (TIP): Senator John E. Brooks (SD-8) presented a $10,000 funding award to Girls Incorporated of Long Island (Girls Inc.) to support ‘The Girls Inc. Experience’ program at two schools within the Amityville Union […]