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Coronavirus
Over 49 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India
New Delhi (TIP): The cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has gone past 49 crore, the Union health ministry said on Thursday, August 5. More than 50.29 lakh (50,29,573) vaccine doses […]
Coronavirus
Kerala’s Covid deaths per million per week highest in India
Kerala now reports the highest deaths per million per week in the country. Between July 25 and 31, Kerala reported 24 deaths per million per week, while Maharashtra came second with 12 deaths per million […]
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National Son’s and Daughter’s Day
National Son’s and Daughter’s Day on August 11th brings parents and their children together for quality time. On this day, be with the joys of your life. Let your children know that you are glad […]
Indian Americans
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Indian-origin business veteran Vindi Banga appointed as chair of the UK government Investments
LONDON (TIP): Indian-origin business and industry veteran Vindi Banga has been appointed as Chair of the UK Government Investments (UKGI), the government’s center of expertise in corporate finance and governance and an arm’s length body […]
Breaking News
Indian Americans
Indian origin Tycoon Arrested following blabbing about $100 Million Fraud in Email
DUBAI (TIP): Kalpesh Kinariwala, an Indian-born businessman based in the United Arab Emirates, allegedly did not heed that guidance. The 49-year-old was arrested last month in Dubai, where he now faces criminal charges for forgery […]
Indian Americans
Indian American author Dr. Vipin Gupta’s 2 new books focus on mysteries of nature
SAN BERNARDINO, CA (TIP) Indian American author Dr. Vipin Gupta has unveiled two new books, which delve into the hidden mysteries of Mother Nature, and are based around consciousness and para-consciousness. The books show the […]
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Countdown begins for the 10th India Day Parade in Hicksville on Sunday, Aug 8
I.S. Saluja HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): Countdown has begun for the 10th IDP USA Parade of Long Island on Sunday, August 8 to celebrate India’s 75th Independence Day. Notwithstanding fresh threats from Covid variant Delta and […]
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Nassau Legislature makes First Responders a Protected Class
Opponents say it gives police officers and others more rights under the law than minority citizens and is unconstitutional. MINEOLA, NY (TIP): After multiple hours of comments from the public — which was almost exclusively […]
Opinions
‘Global Digital Village with Indian Touch’
Ashok Vyas, Insight Features Prasenjit Bhadra has the excitement and dynamism of a young man but he also demonstrates maturity of a senior person. The secret lies in his exposure to spiritual practices at an […]
Opinions
Keep distance from Taliban
The Modi government has rightly ignored the calls for ‘talks’ There is an erroneous perception in India that Afghanistan is a monolithic country, where the Taliban represents the majority of the country. The Taliban is […]
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New York Auto Show Canceled Over COVID Delta Variant Concerns
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The delta variant of coronavirus forced organizers to once again pump the brakes on the New York International Auto Show.”It is with great disappointment that the upcoming 2021 New York International […]
United States
US taking steps to provide citizenship to immigrants’ children
WASHINGTON (TIP): The Biden administration is taking steps to provide a legal pathway to citizenship to children of legal immigrants, the White House has said after a group of such youths, mostly Indians, expressed fear […]
United States
Lofgren Introduces Legislation to Create New Visa Program for Immigrant Entrepreneurs to Spur U.S. Economic Growth
The Let Immigrants Kickstart Employment Act encourages the establishment of start-up companies in America WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), Chair of the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship, on July 26, introduced […]
United States
CDC issues new eviction ban for most of U.S. through October 3
The new moratorium could help keep millions in their homes as the coronavirus’ delta variant has spread and states have been slow to release federal rental aid WASHINGTON (TIP): The Centres for Disease Control and […]
United States
Spirit Airlines apologizes as widespread cancellations stretch into fourth day
DALLAS / NEW YORK (TIP): Spirit Airlines apologized on Wednesday, August 4, for disruptions that have upended its flight schedule for three days and counting. “The last three days were extremely difficult for our Guests […]
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Pandemic of distrust: On resisting COVID-19 vaccination
Those resisting vaccination mostly conform to a specific social, cultural, and political profile President Joe Biden and the director of the CDC warned this week that the COVID-19 crisis in the U.S. was becoming a […]
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Pegasus controversy
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar breaks ranks to demand probe With the Supreme Court set to hear the pleas seeking a court-monitored probe into the Pegasus snooping row on Thursday, a new dimension has been added […]
Perspective
Poverty in India is on the rise again
“While the economy maintained some growth momentum till 2015, the monumental blunder of demonetization followed by a poorly planned and hurriedly introduced Goods and Services Tax, both delivered body blows to the unorganized sector and […]