Insurmountable odds
“It’s a well-known fact that Pakistan is the nerve center of terrorism. Jamat-ud-Dawah, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen carry out their terrorist operations against India from Pakistan’s territory. Moreover, many terrorist organizations like the Taliban, […]
Opposition unity should transcend poll alliance
By Yogendra Yadav “What the Opposition needs to demonstrate at this stage is political cohesion. It needs to demonstrate a unity of purpose, a shared agenda (not just a hastily drawn up minimum programme) that […]
Alarmingly warm: Record-smashing temperatures in US, Canada a wake-up call
The dangers and after-effects of climate change are manifesting themselves with increasing frequency, more intensity and longer duration all over the world. As per a US study, the number of heat waves striking America in […]
America Needs to Introspect
246 years since 1776. I celebrate the journey of the greatest nation on the Earth. Proud of the vision and the farsightedness of the founding fathers who created institutions which have given strength to each […]
NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary candidates demand manual recount
A firstfor New York city in modern history NEW YORK (TIP): The top three Democratic mayoral contenders are demanding a manual recount of the June 22 primary election if the final vote count has narrow […]
Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat resigns
DEHRADUN (TIP): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat resigned late Friday, July 2 night even as the BJP Legislature Party meeting is expected to be held in Dehradun on Saturday, July 3 to choose his […]
Experts question if WHO should lead probe into Origins of Covid
NEW YORK (TIP): As the World Health Organization (WHO) draws up plans for the next phase of its probe of how the coronavirus pandemic started, an increasing number of scientists say the U.N. agency isn’t […]
U.S. issues moratorium on death penalty at federal level
WASHINGTON (TIP): The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has issued a moratorium on federal executions while it reviews policies and procedures, the Department said in a statement. U.S. President Joe Biden had said on his […]
Americans all set to celebrate 4th of July
The traditional Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks returns I.S. Saluja NEW YORK (TIP): America will celebrate its 246th birthday on 4th of July. It was on this day in 1776 that the founding fathers signed […]
Why Are My Colleagues in Congress Throwing Flames Instead of Doing Their Jobs?
Why does America feel so fractured with so much division? The rancor and misinformation proffered by some of my colleagues in the House of Representatives, the blood-boiling commentary on cable “news,” and the negative tone […]
Happy 4th – India and America have a special bond
By Mike Ghouse America is the greatest nation on the Earth. Indeed, India is a part of the American Heritage from the very beginning. Upon declaration of our Independence on July 4, 1776, one of […]
TFF@20 AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS ARE…
By Mabel Pais PAN NALIN’S “LAST FILM SHOW” winsSECOND PLACE: BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE And the TFF 2021 Audience Award Winners Are… The 20th annual Tribeca Festival’s Audience Awards winners are for Best Narrative Feature, Best […]
Indian American Shalina D Kumar Nominated as Federal Judge
WASHINGTON (TIP): US President Joe Biden has nominated Indian American circuit court chief judge Shalina D Kumar as a federal judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, the White House announced on Wednesday, June 30. […]
Indian American Senior Foreign Service Diplomat Atul Keshap posted to India as CDA
WASHINGTON (TIP): The Biden Administration has appointed Indian American diplomat Atul Keshap as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, in New Delhi to “reinforce the close US partnership with the Government and people of India.” A career […]
Nine Indian Americans among 11 US Spelling Bee Finalists this Year
WASHINGTON (TIP): Nine of the 11 finalists for this year’s US Spelling Bee contest are Indian Americans, reflecting the dominance young kids from the small ethnic community have had on this prestigious and high-pressure endurance […]
Indian American Family among 150 Missing after US State of Florida Building Collapse
HOUSTON (TIP): An Indian American couple and their one-year-old child are among more than 150 people who are still missing after the collapse of part of a 12-story residential building in the US state of […]
Indian-origin Michael Kuruvilla set to become police chief of Chicago suburb
CHICAGO (TIP): Michael Kuruvilla is set to make history as the first Malayalee American police chief in the US when he becomes head of the police force in Brookfield, a Chicago, Illinois, suburb. Currently Deputy […]
Meet the Top Three richest Indian-origin women in the US
NEW YORK (TIP): Every time a power list comes out or an Indian American success story is mentioned, typically it is the name of some of the most famous men of Indian origin. However, alongside […]
US History This Week -July 2 -8, 2021
History of a nation is probably one of the most important aspects of a nation’s life. History is the best educator and also the most important index of human mind. It is a record of […]
CINEMA VILLAGE OPENS
By Mabel Pais REOPENING OF NEW YORK CITY’S CULTURAL LIFE CENTERPIECE OF REOPENING OF INDEPENDENT THEATER ‘ABEL FERRARA’S CINEMA VILLAGE’ STARTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 NINE DAY LONG RETROSPECTIVE AND TRIBUTE $5 TICKETS TO FILMS, LIVE […]
Birthday Horoscope (July 5 to July11, 2021)
Shree Ganeshaya Namah! July 5 You will be pampered a lot by your family today. They need to feel appreciated for their efforts towards you. You won’t face any major problems in your life today and […]
Weekly Horoscope -July 5 to July11, 2021
Shree Ganeshaya Namah! Aries This week you will be silly and immature because you’re laid back this week. You should thank your lucky stars because you will get away with everything and make sure that […]
New Zealand beat India to win inaugural World Test Championship
SOUTHAMPTON (TIP): India’s revered superstars failed to dazzle on the ‘D-Day’ as New Zealand’s canny operators and their classy skipper Kane Williamson deservingly walked away with the inaugural World Test Championship title after a composed […]
Sant Kabirdas Jayanti
Sant Kabirdas (1440-1518 circa) was a famous poet, saint and social reformer of India. His writings have greatly influenced the Bhakti movement. Kabir Panth which is a religious community recognizes him as its founder and […]
