Opinions
Having an ear to the ground in Punjab
Amid burning social issues, the farm laws repeal may not aid the BJP, while the Congress and AAP are in a tight contest “Electorally, the Congress and AAP are in a tight contest, with a […]
United States
Three white men found guilty of murdering African American Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Travis McMichael, who shot Ahmaud Arbery, his father Gregory McMichael, and their neighbor, William “Roddie” Bryan, who took part in the chase, were all convicted of multiple counts of murder, aggravated assault […]
United States
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) Association of Greater ChicagoCelebrates Diwali the Traditional Way
Chicago IL: The Uttar Pradesh (UP) Association of Greater Chicago held a function for the annual day and Diwali celebration on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Ashyana Banquet Hall in Downers Grove, IL. Last […]
United States
Regular India-US engagements under Trade Policy Forum will help removing barriers to trade: USIBC
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A regular engagement between India and the United States under the bilateral Trade Policy Forum mechanism will help remove barriers to trade, facilitate higher levels of investment and increase two-way trade in […]
United States
Hindus call for apology by Texas A&M for inaction on harassment of Hindu students
NEVADA (TIP): Calling for accountability and respect, perturbed Hindus are seeking apology from Texas A&M University (TAMU) for failing to take any concrete action to resolve the issue of reported “harassment and discrimination” of its […]
Breaking News
Tributes paid to martyrs on the 13th anniversary of 26/11 attack on Mumbai
MUMBAI (TIP): Floral tributes were paid on Friday, November 25, to the martyrs who laid down their lives while fighting terrorists who attacked Mumbai on November 26, 2008. Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Deputy Chief […]
Breaking News
India elected to UNESCO world heritage panel
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): India was on Thursday, November 25, elected to the World Heritage Committee of the UN’s cultural organization for a four-year term, a week after the country was re-elected to the UNESCO Executive […]
Breaking News
Germany in grip of 4th wave, Covid toll crosses 100,000 mark
BERLIN (TIP): Germany crossed the threshold of 1,00,000 Covid-19-related deaths on Thursday, November 25, with a surge in infections posing a challenge for the new government. Another 351 persons have died from coronavirus, bringing the […]
Breaking News
US has not made determination yet on potential CAATSA waiver to India on S400
WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): The United States has not made a determination yet on any potential Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) waiver to India with regard to its purchase of S-400 missile defense system […]
Breaking News
Biden wishes Americans happy, “closer-to-normal” Thanksgiving
WASHINGTON (TIP): President Joe Biden on Thursday, November 25, wished Americans a happy and closer-to-normal Thanksgiving, the second celebrated in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, in remarks welcoming the resumption of holiday traditions by […]
United States
Interest rates remain the same for the first quarter of 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service, on November 23, announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning Jan. 1, 2022. The rates will be: 3% for overpayments (two (2) […]
NY/NJ/CT
A BIG SHOW OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT AT THE KERALA CENTER 29TH ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
ELMONT, NY (TIP): New York Kerala Center’s 29th Annual Awards Banquet was held at the Center’s auditorium in Elmont, NY on Saturday, November 13th, 2021. The Center honored six outstanding achievers in different categories and […]
NY/NJ/CT
“Ekal Foundation” Raises over $4 Million in Star-studded ‘Future of India’ Gala
Prakash Waghmare NEW YORK (TIP): On Saturday, November 13, “Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation (EVF)” raised over $4 million in star-studded virtual Gala, called “Future of India”that highlighted pre-eminent speakers,Ekal’s eclectic accomplishments and youth’s contributions to its […]
NY/NJ/CT
IOCUSA welcomes the announcement of withdrawal of the Farm laws
QUEENS, NY (TIP): “It is a great day for democracy and freedom and a humongous victory for the farmers in their struggle for justice and fairness. The enormous sacrifices they have made in this struggle […]
NY/NJ/CT
NJ Transit Adds Buses, Trains to Get You to Macy’s Parade, Airport and Malls Faster
NEW YORK (TIP): New Jersey Transit will add buses and trains to help passengers get to the airport and shopping centers over the Thanksgiving holiday. It’ll also offer transportation services for residents interested in attending […]
NY/NJ/CT
COUNCIL MEMBER PETER KOO AND ORGANIZATIONS DONATE 200 TURKEYS TO COMMUNITY
NEW YORK, NY(TIP): City Council Member Peter Koo today joined with Flushing-based organizations to distribute 200 turkeys to community senior centers, public housing residents, and faith-based institutions. Sponsors of this year’s Thanksgiving turkey donations include […]
NY/NJ/CT
Northeast Queens Electeds Announce Liquor License Suspension at Kloud Tequila Grill in Auburndale
AUBURNDALE, QUEENS (TIP): Assemblyman Edward Braunstein (D-Bayside) and Senator John Liu announced that the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) has officially suspended the license of “Silk Hookah Lounge LLC,” known as Kloud Tequila Grill […]
Asia
Hindu minor boy sexually assaulted, murdered in Pakistan
Islamabad (TIP): An 11-year-old Hindu boy was sexually assaulted and brutally murdered in Pakistan’s Sindh province, according to a media report on Saturday. The boy went missing on Friday evening and his body was later […]
Asia
Myanmar election body charges Suu Kyi with electoral fraud
Bangkok (TIP): Myanmar’s state election commission announced it is prosecuting the country’s ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and 15 other senior political figures for alleged fraud in last November’s general election. The announcement was […]
Asia
Bangladesh judge suspended over rape case observation
Dhaka (TIP): The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has relieved Judge Begum Mosammat Kamrunnahar Nahar of court duties after she made a controversial observation in her judgment that the police should not register a rape case […]
Asia
Prominent Afghan doctor kidnapped, killed in northern city
Kabul (TIP): A prominent doctor was kidnapped and killed in northern Afghanistan, his family has said. Mohamed Nader Alemi was abducted two months ago in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, and his kidnappers demanded a ransom […]
World
North Korea’s Kim visits new city in first public outing in over a month
Seoul (TIP): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a new city being built near the border with China and a sacred mountain revered by his family, state media reported on Tuesday, in his first […]
World
Durham University in England is offering students lessons on how to be a prostitute
Durhan (TIP): Durham University in England is offering training to support students working in the sex industry. They have offered its students online courses on how to stay safe while working as a prostitute. The […]
World
Britain taxi explosion outside hospital declared act of terror
London (TIP): An explosion outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital on Remembrance Sunday has been declared a terror incident by the British police on Monday. The motive behind the attack, which ended in one fatality, remains unclear […]
World
Australian PM condemns desecration of Gandhi’s statue in Melbourne
Melbourne (TIP): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison condemned the desecration of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Melbourne a day after it was unveiled by him. Morrison in a statement said he was “devastated” to […]