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Time for a Healing Touch and Unity
I am assuming Mr. Biden has won the presidency. Mr. Biden may have to wait a little to be certified a winner; may have to wait a little longer in view of the lawsuits the […]
Climate Change
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Biden vows to rejoin Paris Climate Agreement
NEW YORK (TIP): On November 4, the US formally withdrew from the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has pledged that his administration would rejoin the historic Paris Agreement on […]
Indian American
Indian Americans Murthy and Chetty are among Joe Biden’s Core Advisors
NEW YORK (TIP): Two prominent Indian Americans are among Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden’s “core advisors” who have been guiding him on issues ranging from the coronavirus pandemic, economic recovery to foreign policy and climate change, […]
Frontpage News
Trump’s ‘filthy’ comment on India dismays strategists
‘Look at India, it’s filthy,’ the US President said in the Oct 22 presidential debate NEW DELHI / NEW YORK (TIP): After not figuring in the first presidential debate between US President Donald Trump and […]
Indian American
Indian-Origin UK Minister Alok Sharma Unveils UK’s Investment to Tackle Dangers by Space Debris
LONDON (TIP): Indian – Origin Alok Sharma, UK Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, on Wednesday, September 16, confirmed a GBP 1-million government investment to be divided between seven companies to tackle the […]
Breaking News
A heat wave forecast for the U.S. has scientists alarmed
The coming heat is projected to affect huge stretches of the U.S., from eastern New Mexico and Colorado across the Central Plains and into the Northeast. NEW YORK (TIP): A sustained blast of heat is […]
United States
Natural disasters caused record $306 billion in damage to U.S. in 2017
An Associated Press report published on January 8 in USA Today said that a trio of monster hurricanes and a ferocious wildfire season led to the costliest year for natural disasters on record in the […]
World
Beijing sends conciliatory signals after Doval’s first meeting with his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi
BEIJING (TIP): In the first official meeting between top Indian and Chinese officials since the Doklam stand-off+ became public, national security adviser Ajit Doval met state councillor Yang Jiechi here on July 27, offering the possibility of serious diplomatic efforts to deescalate […]
World
Officials say 76 police officers hurt in clashes with anti-G20 protesters
HAMBURG (TIP): At least 76 police officers were hurt on Thursday in clashes with anti-G20 protesters in Hamburg, German authorities said, as a demonstration dubbed “Welcome to Hell” erupted in violence shortly after it began. “Police are still being […]
United States
Obama has private dinner with Trudeau in Montreal
MONTREAL (TIP): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted his thanks to former US President Barack Obama after the two shared a private dinner at a Montreal restaurant. Trudeau posted a picture of the pair talking in the eatery, with the […]
Business & Economics
Oil prices slide amid glut concerns, US withdrawal from climate deal
SEOUL (TIP): Oil prices dropped on Friday amid worries that U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to abandon a global climate pact could spark more crude drilling in the United States, stoking a persistent glut in global supply. Global benchmark Brent […]
Politics
China, Europe take lead on climate as world waits on Trump
BERLIN (TIP): China and Europe took the lead on the Paris climate accord on June 1, as fears grew that US President Donald Trump would pull Washington out of the landmark deal. After a day of rumours about the Republican […]
Americas
TRUMP PULLS US OUT OF PARIS CLIMATE ACCORD
● Speaks of negotiations to re-enter green pact on terms fair to US ● Many States and Cities pledge to abide by Paris climate accord Donald Trump on Thursday, June 1, withdrew the US from the […]
World
Donald Trump meets Pope Francis at Vatican
VATICAN CITY (TIP): US President Donald Trump met Pope Francis at the Vatican on May 24 in a keenly anticipated first face-to-face encounter between two world leaders who have clashed repeatedly on several issues. The private audience with […]
Pakistan
CPEC may ignite more India-Pakistan tensions: UN report
ISLAMABAD (TIP): The $50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) traversing through PoK might create “geo-political tension” in the region by igniting further tensions between India and Pakistan, a UN report has warned. The report released by the UN’s Economic and Social Commission […]
Misc
Buddha’s message of compassion timeless
Buddha’s message of compassion timeless, says UN chief UNITED NATIONS (TIP): UN chief Antonio Guterres on Thursday, May 11, called on the global community to draw inspiration from the journey of Lord Buddha and embrace his message […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Denounces Trump’s Executive Order Rolling Back American Commitment to Growing Green Technology Sector
WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi denounced President Trump’s executive order eliminating President Obama’s climate-change protections as an attack on the growing green economy and as another example of the Trump administration’s effort to […]
Europe
London to become first city to have ultra-low emission zone
LONDON (TIP): London has become the first city in the world to announce an ultra-low emission zone to tackle rising levels of air pollution, under which the drivers of the most polluting cars will have […]
Featured
Setback to Climate Action Plans
That Donald Trump’s skepticism about climate change will adversely impact policies to address global warming became abundantly clear minutes after his swearing-in as U.S. President. The White House website quickly deleted all mention of climate change. […]
Other News
Best weather satellite ever built rockets into space
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA (TIP): The most advanced weather satellite ever built rocketed into space on Saturday night, part of an $11 billion effort to revolutionize forecasting and save lives. This new GOES-R spacecraft will track […]
Europe
Hollande awards France’s Legion of Honour to UN’s Ban Ki-moon
PARIS (TIP): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon received the Legion of Honour from French President Francois Hollande on Nov 17 for his contributions to tackling climate change. The South Korean diplomat helped push through […]
India
NEW DELHI SCRAMBLES TO CURB RECORD SMOG
NEW DELHI: (TIP): Throughout New Delhi schools have closed, peoplpe have stopped driving and at least a tenth of the city’s workforce has called in sick. And it’s not because of a flood, earthquake or […]
Other News
Living in America with the dream of providing ‘Roti, Kapda and Makan’ for every Indian
From an unknown, remote village of Karnataka to New York. The journey was not only difficult but also full of challenges. He overcame all challenges, achieved extraordinary success, but at heart, he is the same […]
Asia
BEIJING TO HAVE WORLD’S BIGGEST AIR PURIFIER TO FIGHT SMOG
BEIJING (TIP): China will deploy world’s largest outdoor air purifier designed by a Dutch engineer in its smog- hit capital Beijing, as the thick heavily-polluted haze returned to haunt the city, driving people indoors. The […]
Other News
India ratifies historic Paris climate deal at #UN
United Nations, Oct 2 (PTI) India today ratified the landmark Paris climate deal, giving a significant push for the deal to enter into force by the end of this year. Permanent Representative to the UN […]