Opinions
Questions for Manipur CM, DGP
They must explain why it took the police so long to take action against perpetrators of May 4 crime It is not possible that the Chief Minister and the DGP did not know about the […]
Perspective
Breaking News
U.S. announces $345 million military aid package for Taiwan
The White House’s announcement said the package would include defense, education and training for the Taiwanese WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The U.S. on Friday, July 28, announced $345 million in military aid for Taiwan, in what […]
Breaking News
Supreme Court allows Sanjay Kumar Mishra to continue as ED Director till September 15
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Supreme Court on July 27, in a special hearing, extended Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Sanjay Kumar Mishra’s tenure till September 15, 2023 to serve “public and national interest”. The court had […]
Breaking News
Documentary on Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Indian journalist Ravish Kumar premiers in New York
NEW YORK (TIP) : The ongoing film screening festival, DOC NYC Selects is featuring six brilliant and critically acclaimed films including one about noted Indian journalist Ravish Kumar and his unabated journey towards bringing out […]
Breaking News
CBI to take over Manipur sexual assault case, say officials
NEW DELHI (TIP): The CBI will probe the case of sexual assault on two women who were stripped and paraded by a mob in Manipur and the government will seek its trial outside the state, […]
Readers Write
Manipur incidents make Indians hang their heads in shame
The horrifying & gruesome incident of Manipur has put the whole nation to shame. The irresponsible religious propaganda spread by media everyday will doom the whole nation one day. Society now has been brutally divided […]
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Needless accommodation: On the judiciary and the term of the Enforcement Directorate head
By allowing ED chief’s continuance, Supreme Court has undermined its own authority It comes no more as a shock or surprise if the Supreme Court is seen as deferring excessively to the government’s wishes. The […]
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Manipur & beyond
Crisis imperils peace in entire North-East The Manipur crisis, which has reached a crescendo due to the nationwide outrage over a video clip showing two women being paraded naked, is spilling over to other states […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Aneira Banwar has been crowned the “Royal International Miss International Princess of the Year 2023
Sushma Malhotra ORLANDO, FL (TIP): Seven-year-old Aneira Banwar from Virginia, USA has been crowned the “Royal International Miss International Princess of the Year 2023”. Aneira made all Indians proud by winning the title of Royal […]
Indian Americans
Indian American executive Amrapali “Ami” Gan quits as OnlyFans CEO
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): : Indian American executive Amrapali “Ami” Gan is leaving as CEO of OnlyFans, an internet content subscription service based in London to lead Hoxton Projects, a marketing company she has founded. She […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi recognized by Nonpartisan Common Ground Committee
WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, an Illinois Democrat, has been recognized by the Common Ground Committee as a “Common Ground Champion” who “seeks points of agreement and solutions on social and political issues through listening and […]
Indian Americans
Indian woman in US for higher studies found starving on Chicago street, belongings stolen
HYDERABAD/NEW YORK (TIP): Syeda Lulu Minhaj Zaidi from Hyderabad had gone to the US to pursue a master’s degree. A video of Zaidi has recently surfaced online in which she is reportedly found starving on […]
Indian Americans
Five Indian Americans appointed to key jobs by Virginia Governor
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Five Indian Americans have been given key administration and board appointments by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin “as we continue to make Virginia the best place to live, work and raise a family.” […]
Indian Americans
UK opens second ballot for Young Professionals Scheme visas for Indians
Ballot, which closes on July 27, offers eligible young Indians the opportunity to live, work or study in UK for up to two years LONDON (TIP): The British government on Tuesday opened its second ballot […]
Indian Americans
Two Indian-origin men plead guilty to drug trafficking in US
NEW YORK (TIP): Two Indian-origin men have pleaded guilty to drug and firearms charges arising from a drug trafficking venture run out of a motel in the US. Kamal Bhula, 44, of Albuquerque, and Pragneshkumar […]
India
Indian Americans
Prominent Indian American Dalit activist, Milind Makwana dies of heart attack during a city council hearing in California
Paramjit Aujla SACRAMENTO (TIP): A prominent Indian American Dalit activist fighting against the recent caste discrimination bill in California Assembly died of a heart attack as he passionately spoke against it at a city council […]
Indian Americans
Film Festival
ENJOY SUMMER AT MIDTOWN’S CHAIN FILM FEST
By Mabel Pais Personal Stories. Original Ideas. New Work. Voted one of the top 100 film festivals on FilmFreeway! The Chain NYC Film Festival (ChainFilmFestival.com) has a diverse lineup of films included in this year’s […]
Film Festival
NYC’S BROOKLYN WELCOMESGREENPOINT FILM FEST
By Mabel Pais Brooklyn’s Greenpoint Film Festival (GFF) has its 12th edition with screenings indoors this year, August 2-6. GFF (greenpointfilmfestival.org). As before, the film festival will be screening and celebrating truly independent films and […]
History
Religion
Sikh History This Week- July 21, 2023, to july 27, 2023
21st July Sardar Chanan Singh and Gadhari Sikhs were hanged until death in Lahore. 1925 The police and army of Nabha State lifted the seize of Gurudwara Gangsar and Tibhi Sahib Jaito in 1925. Additionally, […]
Incredible India
Kumarakom: The Little Venice
With emerald green waters flanked by lush vegetation, Kumarakom is an enchanting backwater destination situated 16km away from Kottayam in Kerala. Lying on the banks of Vembanad Lake, Kerala’s largest lake, Kumarakom is a cluster […]
Hinduism
Mangala Gauri Vrat
The Hindi month of Shravan is the most auspicious month of the Hindu calendar. The whole month is dedicated to Shiva and Shakti. Devotees observe Shravan Somwar fast every Monday while Mangala Gauri fast is […]