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Perspective : Christmas Musings…..
I was merely happy to be invited to the ‘Holiday Party’ organized by the South Asian Community in Queens. However, I have learned that the main purpose of the gathering was to honor the newly […]
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Perspective : How Gujarat was won
By Shreyas Sardesai/ Sanjay Kumar The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has managed only a modest victory in Gujarat, confirming some earlier psephological predictions and ground reports of a close electoral contest. Two polls conducted […]
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World
2022 Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham
LONDON (TIP): The Commonwealth Games Federation announced, December 21, that Birmingham has been chosen as the host for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. It has been a rocky road, with the second city facing competition from […]
United States
UN General Assembly rejects Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
India votes to challenge US decision Israel calls preposterous vote against Jerusalem at UN General Assembly UNITED NATIONS (TIP) India joined 127 other countries, on December 20 to vote in the UN General Assembly in […]
World
UN owes India $54.60 million for peacekeeping operations
NEW DELHI (TIP): The United Nations owes $54.60 million to India for its peacekeeping operations, the government said on December18. In a written response to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State in […]
United States
Congress votes to avert shutdown, provide money for children’s health insurance
WASHINGTON (TIP): To everybody’s relief, Congress has once again averted a government shutdown — with a short-term funding measure through mid-January — and temporarily extended funding for health insurance for children from low-income families. The […]
Indian Americans
Indian-American Ajit Pai at center of US move to repeal net neutrality rules
WASHINGTON (TIP): Ajit Pai, a son of immigrant Indians, also the one who heads the US FCC is at the center of the debate ever since the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the telecom regulator of […]
Indian Americans
Indian Americans Celebrate 10th Hamara Desi Christmas
HOUSTON, TX (TIP): Houston’s one and only Indian Christmas celebration was hosted last Saturday, December 16, at the Stafford Civic Center. This year it was a sold-out event and as always, the auditorium was packed, […]
Indian Americans
Indian -American Amritraj Singh Athwal to face death penalty for murder of Indian student
SACRAMENTO (TIP): Indian American Amritraj Singh Athwal who is serving jail term, is facing the death penalty after the Madera County district attorney slapped additional special charges against him for allegedly killing a 21-year-old Indian […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Sonya Jain, founder and CEO eGlobalTech passes away battling cancer
VIRGINIA (TIP): Sonya Jain, the Indian American founder and CEO of Virginia-based technology and cybersecurity consulting firm eGlobalTech, died on Sunday Dec. 17, at the age of 54 after battling cancer. Jain, who was born in […]
Indian Americans
Indian- American Actress Mindy Kaling turns mom, names baby daughter Katherine
LOS ANGELES (TIP): Hollywood actress and The Mindy Project star Mindy Kaling reportedly gave birth to a baby girl on December 15. According to sources, the 38-year-old actress, who will next be seen in Ocean’s 8, has named […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Preeti Patel appointed the Vice President of Technology at Rauxa
NEW YORK (TIP): Full-service agency Rauxa appointed Indian American Preeti Patel its new Vice President of Technology. Patel, who will be based in Rauxa’s New York office, is an industry veteran in the IT, digital […]
Indian Americans
Rep. Ro Khanna on The Nation’s Progressive Honor Roll
WASHINGTON (TIP): Rep. Ro Khanna was featured on the 2017 Progressive Honor Roll by the Nation Magazine. Khanna, who represents California’s 17th Congressional District, was chosen as the most valuable house newcomer by The Nation. […]
Indian Americans
Indian American lawmakers against Trump administration’s tax bill
WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian American congressmen came down heavily on the tax reforms of the Trump administration calling the tax bill passed by the US Congress as “tax scam.” Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said that the tax […]
United States
INOC USA Congratulates Rahul Gandhi for “a brilliant campaign” in Gujarat
NEW YORK (TIP): “In Gujarat, Congress Party scored a moral victory, a BJP bastion that has been turned into a Hindutva laboratory of polarization and bigotry. Despite tremendous odds, Congress Party increased its legislative seats […]
United States
Generous Couple Donates house in a plot of 832 sq. yards for Eye Foundation of America -run Goutami Eye Hospital
MORGANTOWN, WV (TIP): Dr. V.K. Raju, President of Goutami Eye Institute sent in a press note which said that Mr. Ram Mohan, retired Office Sales Manager of Geoffrey Manners, a Pharma company and Mrs. Amala […]
United States
BJP victory in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections Celebrated
HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): Indian American Community organized a grand victory celebration in Hicksville, Long Island on December 19. Jagdish Sewhani, president American India Public Affairs Committee said that people of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh have […]
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Theater in NJ: For the Holidays
By Mabel Pais Paper Mill Playhouse housed in Millburn, NJ is the recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, under the direction of Mark S. Hoebee, (Producing Artistic Director) and Todd Schmidt (Managing Director). […]
United States
AAPI QLI hosts 22nd annual gala, honors 4 physicians for excellence
MELVILLE, NY (TIP): AAPIQLI (American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin of Queens and Long Island) hosted its 22nd Annual Convention at Huntington Hilton on Long Island, NY on December 16, under the leadership of […]
United States
NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic returns to New York
By Marvi Sajid NEW YORK (TIP): The NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic, is an annual event held by the national hockey league that takes place New Year`s Day, and features two NHL teams. The game is […]
Misc
The Importance of Safety Inspections on Construction Sites
According to The National Safety Council falls, slips, trips, contact with objects or equipment, overexertion and being struck by a falling object accounted for over 70,000 construction site injuries and 500 deaths in 2014 alone. […]
United States
Lawmakers Ask Ethics Agency to Look into Sexual Misconduct Allegations against Trump
Their letter comes after Republican congressional leaders pushed back on conducting an investigation. WASHINGTON (TIP): In the wake of congressional leaders dodging calls for a probe into accusations against President Donald Trump of sexual misconduct, […]
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FOOD WASTE: France’s war on waste makes it most food sustainable country
Americans lead the world in food waste Globally, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that one-third of all food grown is lost or wasted, an amount valued at nearly $3 trillion A war […]
Health
The influence of Vedic “rsis and munnies” on Plato
Metaphysics of Plato is Vedas Retold in the West and is followed with Conviction. In India Vedic Metaphysics is followed by Faith as Brahmjnan. Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides. (Rig Veda) […]