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Merciless in Gaza
Hospital tragedy a wakeup call for the world The loss of more than 500 lives in an explosion at Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City has sparked global outrage and could well become a turning point […]
Indian Americans
Indian American 42-yr-old man from Hoshiarpur killed in Indiana road crash
GREENWOOD, INDIANA (TIP): A 42-year-old Indian American man was killed and two others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident in rural Greenwood in Indiana last week. Sukhwinder Singh, an Indianapolis resident who was driving […]
Indian Americans
Indian American senior official Maju Varghese named Principal at NEWCO Strategies
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Maju Varghese, a former senior official in the Biden and Obama administrations, has been named Principal at NEWCO Strategies, a woman and LGBTQ-led, majority-minority strategic consulting firm. The son of immigrants from […]
Indian Americans
Indian hacker arrested in US for stealing $150k from elderly woman
The fraud occurred because of a pop-up notice that appeared on Jane Doe’s computer screen MONTANA (TIP): A 24-year-old Indian national has admitted to his role in stealing $150,000 from an elderly woman in the […]
Indian Americans
Sikh youth who was assaulted in New York bus says ‘shaken’ as his ‘turban was specifically targeted’
NEW YORK (TIP): A 19-year-old Sikh youth, who was attacked in a bus here, on Wednesday said he is “shaken and angered” by the assault and no one should be harassed because of how they […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin 33-yr-old chef crowned winner of MasterChef Singapore season 4
SINGAPORE (TIP): Inderpal Singh, a 33-year-old Indian-origin Singaporean, has emerged as the winner of ‘MasterChef Singapore’ after winning a three-way competition in the finale. After weeks of intense competition, Singh won the fourth season of […]
Indian Americans
Indian American policy expert Shyla Raghav named as Chief Climate Officer by Times
NEW YORK (TIP): Time magazine has appointed Indian American climate change expert and policy maker Shyla Raghav as its Chief Climate Officer based in New York. “This promotion is not just a recognition of Shyla’s […]
Indian Americans
Indian American information security professional Sarika Bansal faces runoff in Cary Town Council poll
CARY, NC (TIP): Indian American information security professional Sarika Bansal faces a runoff in the race for a Cary Town Council seat in North Carolina as she just missed the 50% plus one majority needed […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Dev Awasthi among The 2023 NYC 40 Under 40
NEW YORK (TIP): Dev Awasthi’s lobbying job at the top government relations firm Kasirer isn’t exactly what the general public might think. “It isn’t all waiting in the lobby like the typical lobbyist does and […]
Indian Americans
Texas school named after an Indian American trailblazer teacher Sonal Bhuchar
MISSOURI CITY , TX (TIP): In the heart of Texas, a vibrant elementary school has been named after an Indian American trailblazer educationist Sonal Bhuchar with a dedication ceremony Sunday, October 15, celebrating her profound […]
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FIA Executive Team for 2024 Announced
EDISON, NJ (TIP): FIA held its Annual General Meeting on October 4, 2023, at Akbar Restaurant in Edison, New Jersey and announced the Executive Team for the Year 2024. Present on the occasions were the […]
NY/NJ/CT
Mayor Eric Adams hosts Diwali celebrations at his official residence – Gracie Mansion
NEW YORK CITY (TIP) : Mayor Eric Adams welcomed over a thousand guests to a vibrant Diwali reception at Gracie Mansion, his official residence, on October 17th 2023. Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the importance of […]
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SHRADHAA FOUNDATION A NJ NON-PROFIT ORDANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELP THE WIDOWS AND CHILDREN OF SOLDIERS OF INDIAN DESCENT
Shradhaa Foundation organized its Annual Gala Dinner where they raise funds to help the widows and children of soldiers of Indian Descent on 08th October 2023 at King’s Palace, Edison NJ. Every year Shradhaa Foundation […]
NY/NJ/CT
NYC Under ‘Heightened Threat Environment’ Amid Israel War: NYPD
A citywide “all-out deployment” of NYPD cops will continue, police officials said Wednesday, October 18, though they noted no specific threats. NEW YORK CITY (TIP): New York City is under a “heightened threat environment” amid […]
Opinions
The perils of social media messaging
Israeli relationship is important, but Delhi has significant interests in West Asia that can’t be ignored Leaders’ social media comments on global issues should be so crafted that they do not raise doubts about basic […]
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“Filmmaker Neha Lohia, Bollywood Star Rituparna Sengupta, and Singer Swapnali Gaikwad Unveil ‘Devi Song: Unmasked Goddess’ – A Global Empowerment Anthem”
NEW YORK (TIP): Universal Music India, one of the world’s leading music labels, is thrilled to introduce Neha Lohia’s ‘Devi Song: Unmasked Goddess – A Journey of Empowerment,’ a groundbreaking musical project that transcends boundaries […]
India
Canada withdraws 41 diplomats; suspends in-person services at all consulates
NEW DELHI (TIP): Visa services will be badly affected after Canada withdrew 41 diplomats and 42 accompanying dependents from India following a diktat from the Ministry of External Affairs here. “We are going to pause […]
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Asian Columbia Alumni Associationorganizes Panel discussion titled Art and Identity: Navigating the Spaces In Between
New York (TIP) : Columbia alumni and students for a celebratory evening at the annual Asian Columbia Alumni Association (ACAA) Welcome Back Reception organized a panel discussion titled Art and Identity: Navigating the Spaces In […]
NY/NJ/CT
Study of NYS agency advertising practices reveals lack of transparency that leaves community media business sector and audience overlooked
NEW YORK (TIP): Over the past year, the Center for Community Media’s (CCM) Advertising Boost Initiative (ABI) has investigated the advertising expenditure trends of New York State agencies. This in-depth study of $216 million spent […]
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Consulate General of India in New York Hosts Panel Discussion on Reimagining STEM Education and Research in India
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Consulate General of India in New York, in collaboration with Plaksha University, U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), and Indiaspora, organized a thought-provoking Panel Discussion on the topic “Reimagining STEM Education […]
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Sikh mayor of Hoboken city in New Jersey gets letters threatening to kill him, family
HOBOKEN, NJ (TIP): The Indian-origin Sikh mayor of Hoboken city in the US state of New Jersey has opened up about being the target of a series of letters that threatened to kill him and […]
NY/NJ/CT
Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar mourns the tragic death of School Crossing Guard Krystyna Naprawa
QUEENS, NY (TIP): Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar released a statement on the tragic incident this morning in which school crossing guard Krystyna Naprawa was fatally struck by a truck at Woodhaven Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue. Assemblywoman’s […]
Breaking News
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appeals for aid trucks to be allowed into Gaza
Egyptian state-linked broadcaster Al Qahera News said the Rafah border crossing – the only one in and out of besieged Gaza not controlled by Israel UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Israeli authorities announced plans to evacuate the […]
Breaking News
Biden requests $105 billion in emergency funds for Israel, Ukraine and other crises
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Biden administration formally asked Congress for $105 billion in emergency funding on Friday, including $10.6 billion in military support for Israel and $61.4 billion to continue providing weapons and economic assistance […]