World
World
A shooting between near the Serbia-Hungary border leaves 3 dead and 1 wounded
BELGRADE, Serbia (TIP): A shooting between migrants near Serbia’s border with Hungary early on October 27 left three people dead and one other person seriously wounded, Serbia’s state RTS television reported on Friday. The shooting […]
World
Iran says militants have ‘finger on trigger’ in anticipation of Israeli ground offensive in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Iran‘s foreign minister warned on October 27 that Lebanese and Palestinian militants had their “finger on the trigger” in anticipation of an Israeli ground offensive in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. Iran’s clerical […]
World
Indian Americans
Indo-Canadian basketball star Ishan Sharma commits to University of Virginia
TORONTO, ON (TIP): Indo-Canadian basketball prodigy Ishan Sharma is set to move south of the border to play for the University of Virginia next year. The highly touted 6’5 shooting guard, who is a member […]
Indian Americans
Indian American leader Samir Mayekar to lead Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
CHICAGO (TIP): Samir Mayekar, an Indian American innovation leader is set to lead the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation as managing director from November 6. As head of the Polsky Center, […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin man faces 16 charges for pepper-spraying police, carjacking bid in Canada’s Brampton
TORONTO (TIP): A 24-year-old Indian-origin man is facing 16 charges for attempting to steal a vehicle and pepper-spraying responding police officers in the Canadian province of Ontario. Rajbir Singh from Brampton was charged recently with […]
Indian Americans
NJ Events
GOPIO-CT Chapter Hosts Welcome Dinner for University of Connecticut Students
STAMFORD, CT (TIP): GOPIO-CT organized a highly successful Meet and Greet session with the new students enrolled at the University of Connecticut Business School on Friday, October 20th at the Hampton Inn and Suites in […]
NJ Events
Sriniketan Foundation Sangeet Mahotsav dished out a musical treat to savor for a long time
Purnima ji impressed with a Kathak performance Flora Parikh FLUSHING, NY (TIP): Sriniketan Foundation, a 501 (C) (3), non-profit organization founded by Purnima A. Desai in 2015, celebrated its Annual Sangeet Mahotsav – an International […]
Indian Americans
Indian-American teen wins second spot in America’s Young Scientist Challenge
Says wants to gain experience and advice from a mentor to help change lives with EasyBZ SAN JOSE (TIP): Indian-American teen Shripriya Kalbhavi won second place at the annual 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge, a […]
Indian Americans
Indian American scientists Subra Suresh, Ashok Gadgil presented National Medal of Science by Joe Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Two Indian American scientists — Subra Suresh and Ashok Gadgil — were among 19 Americans honored by President Joe Biden for “exemplary achievements in science, technology, and innovation to strengthen our nation’s […]
Indian Americans
Indian Americans
Indian-origin Thomas Kurian, Google Cloud CEO, wins top ASEI award
MICHIGAN (TIP): Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, received the American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin’s (ASEI) prestigious Lifetime Achievement award at its 35th National Convention focusing on next-generation engineering innovations in Southfield, Michigan. […]
NY/NJ/CT
United States
United States
Indian American Satish Garimella Morrisville, NC, Town Councilman, seeks another term based on his record
MORRISVILLE, NC (TIP): Indian American Satish Garimella, who is on the verge of completing his eighth year on the Morrisville, NC, Town Council, is seeking a third term, counting on voters to recognize his eight-year […]
United States
United States
Mike Johnson elected speaker of US House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Republican Congressman from Louisiana Mike Johnson has been elected as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, bringing an end to three weeks of uncertainty in US politics. He is the 56th […]
United States
Artificial Intelligence company from Silicon Valley enters Bihar
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A Silicon Valley-based Artificial Intelligence company has opened an office in Bihar, making it the first IT company from the US to enter the state. Tiger Analytics, headquartered in Santa Clara, has […]
United States
Indian American food delivery driver arrested for alleged sexual assault on minor in California
SAN JOSE, CA (TIP): A 21-year-old Indian American food delivery driver has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl after forcefully getting into her motel room in California, police said. Identifying Sandeep as […]
As I See It
Perspective
The voice of a Gaza under occupation
There may be merit in the claim from Gaza – of a knocking on every door and trying every path, for peace, rights and freedom, but to no avail “While Biden is right to support […]
Opinions
Editorial Comment
Stop the Hate
Combating Hate Crimes Against Sikhs in the United States The United States has long been celebrated as a melting pot of cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds. However, in recent years, the country has grappled with an […]