BEIJING (TIP): China announced November 24 that it will allow visa-free entry for citizens of five European countries and Malaysia as it tries to encourage more people to visit for business and tourism. Starting Dec. […]
GAZA (TIP): Israeli forces withdrew from Gaza’s largest hospital Al-Shifa on November 24, the Hamas-run health ministry said, on the first day of a temporary truce between Israel and the Palestinian militants. The Israeli military […]
Palestinian NGO says 39 released from prison by Israel under truce agreement BEITUNIA (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) (TIP): A Palestinian NGO said November 24 that 39 prisoners had been released by Israeli authorities under a truce agreement […]
CAPE TOWN (TIP): Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was granted parole on November 24, 10 years after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa in a killing that jolted […]
ISLAMABAD (TIP): The Islamabad High Court on November 21 declared illegal the August 29 notification which had directed jail authorities to keep former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan in “judicial lockup” in the cipher case, […]
BANGKOK (TIP): Thailand’s Cabinet on November 21 approved an amendment to its civil code to allow same-sex marriage, with an expectation for the draft to be submitted to Parliament next month. Karom Polpornklang, a deputy […]
DHAKA (TIP): Bangladeshi trans woman Yasin Ahmed Sokal always wanted the freedom to dress like her sisters, but never in her wildest dreams did she imagine being showered with applause at a beauty pageant in […]
By Mabel Pais DYLAN K NARANG’s ‘Tapawingo’ Opens Fest Co-Director VINUSHU SUNDARESAN’s ‘The Blind Zone’ Co-Director DANIEL RASHID’s ‘Chauncey’ RAVI STEVE KHAJURIA’s ‘The Pros And Cons Of Killing Yourself’ MICAH KHAN’s ‘The Zombie Wedding’ MOHAMMAD […]
By Mabel Pais AMERICAN SIKH Dirs: Ryan Westra & Vishvajit Singh; USA; English; Short; 10m 2023 Academy Award Winner GUNEET MONGA KAPOOR with Michelin-starred Chef and Filmmaker VIKAS KHANNA Executive Produce OSCAR® Qualified Animated Short […]
By Mabel Pais LAKOTA NATION VS. THE UNITED STATES Directed by Jesse Short Bull and Laura Tomaselli Produced by Phil Pinto and Benjamin Hedin ‘LAKOTA NATION VS. UNITED STATES’ is a powerful and thought-provoking documentary […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): : Former Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai has been elected to a three-year term as an at-large member of the America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) board of trustees, effective Feb […]
NEW YORK (TIP): Noted Indian American author Salman Rushdie has received the first-ever Lifetime Disturbing the Peace Award, presented by the Vaclav Havel Center in New York. Rushdie made a rare public appearance since he […]
ATLANTA, GA (TIP): In a spectacular gathering on November 19th, 2023, the Indian American community in Georgia warmly welcomed the newly appointed Consul General of India in Atlanta, Ramesh Babu. The event, hosted by the […]
CANBERRA (TIP): In a remarkable achievement, 11-year-old Ashleen Khela, having roots in Nawanshahr’s Sajawalpur village, has attained the title of Australia’s youngest female author with her debut book ‘17 Stories’. Beyond its literary success, the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A diaspora panel in the US has sought to include designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and his banned organization Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) on the no-fly list for issuing video messages threatening […]
VIRGINIA (TIP): Days after winning a seat in Virginia Senate, Indian American state assembly member Suhas Subramanyam has announced his candidacy for US Congress in Virginia’s 10th District. “The Republican leadership in the House has […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, a former United Nations ambassador, vowed Wednesday to defund the U.N. “as much as possible” if elected to the Oval Office, but she stopped short of saying […]
BOSTON (TIP): In a dazzling display of cultural vibrancy and communal harmony, the Foundation of Indian-Americans (FIA) New England orchestrated consecutive Diwali celebrations at the State Houses of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Held on November […]
Experience of Culture, Spirituality, and Community CHICAGO (TIP) : The Senior Friendship Group Chicago marked the joyous occasion of Diwali with a vibrant celebration on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Golf Maine Park District, 8800 […]
An Immersive Experience of Culture, Spirituality, and Community CHICAGO (TIP): The celebrations of culture, spirituality, and community that began with the opening of BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Jersey continue to resonate in all BAPS […]
CHICAGO (TIP): Chicago Mayor Hon. Brandon Johnson in collaboration with Indian American Business Council hosted a Grand Diwali Celebration at City Hall Chicago on November 6, 2023. The celebrations were marked by the attendance of […]
NEW YORK (TIP): TiE is the largest global nonprofit organization with 58 chapters in 12 counties which fosters entrepreneurship through education, mentoring, networking, incubating, and access to funding. TiE has had a significant impact on […]
NEW YORK (TIP): New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Adolfo Carrion Jr. announced, November 21, the launch of a new pilot program to help homeowners add an additional small home […]
GLEN COVE, NY (TIP): Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) joined her partners in government and the community on Veterans Day to celebrate the completion of upgrades to the City’s veterans memorial […]
FORDS, NJ (TIP): The Indian Overseas Congress New Jersey recently orchestrated a monumental event, drawing over 500 individuals from the vibrant New Jersey and Tri-state area. This gathering marked the triumphant relaunch of the Indian […]
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