AIA Celebrates Diwali on a luxury boat
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Undaunted by the COVID-19, AIA NY celebrated on Sunday October 4th 2020, the 33rd Deepavli festival event at Hudson river in front of South Street Seaport, NYC on a luxury boat […]
Permanent UNSC membership for India — mirage or achievable?
PM Narendra Modi advocated India’s inclusion among the permanent members of the UNSC during the 75th session of the UN General Assembly The only increase in the membership of the Security Council came in 1965, […]
Hathras a setback for Hindutva’s social project
There is an undeniable political vacuum in the space for the Opposition in UP, but even an unrivaled political force has to stand on a structure that has strong foundational beams. The Yogi regime is beginning […]
Hathras mess
Hounding of the victim’s family should stop The Uttar Pradesh government is stooping to new lows in its gross mishandling of the Hathras case. Even as the probe has been referred to the CBI, the […]
Indian-Origin Couple’s Drive-in Wedding in UK
LONDON (TIP): An Indian-origin couple, keen not to delay their wedding plans despite a strict restriction on the number of guests allowed to assemble under England’s coronavirus lockdown rules, are celebrating this week after pulling off […]
Indian- Origin Indigo Global Corp Founder and Chairman announces high profile appointment
PHILADELPHIA (TIP): Ask Ajay Raju about Indigo Global, the all-purpose elite corporate strategy and solutions firm he founded, and you’ll learn perhaps more than you ever wanted to know about the mating habits of deep sea […]
Indian nationals formed the biggest number of EB-5 Investor Program applicants in FY19
WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian nationals overtook those from China and Vietnam to file the highest number of EB-5 Immigrant Investor applications in the October-December and April-June quarters of fiscal year 2019, data sourced by non-profit Invest […]
Indian American Technology Entrepreneur Vinson Palathingal named to President’s Export Council
WASHINGTON (TIP): Named by President Donald Trump as a member of the President’s Export Council, Indian American Technology entrepreneur Vinson Palathingal says removing the trade barriers to US products is critical to increase its exports. […]
Indian American researchers making Covid-19 vaccine for older adults
INDIANA (TIP): A team of Indian American scientists is working to develop a unique covid-19 vaccine to protect all segments of the population, especially older adults using an adenovirus that causes disease in cattle. Led […]
Indian American Republican Danny Gaekwad’s “Trump Hai to Safe Hai” Campaign
OCALA (TIP): With President Donald Trump trailing in the polls, an avid Indian American supporter has launched an ad campaign on 30 Indian channels, targeting the community which has emerged as a key constituency in […]
Indian American Couple Convicted for Forced Labor
Parminder Aujla SACRAMENTO (TIP): An Indian American woman from California has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for forced labor violations. Sharmistha Barai and her husband Satish Kartan were found guilty of conspiracy to obtain […]
Indian -Origin Rishi Sunak’s Reply upon being asked if he wishes to be UK PM
LONDON (TIP): Indian – Origin British finance minister Rishi Sunak on Monday, October 5, denied he had ambitions to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson. “Oh God. No. Definitely not,” Sunak said, chuckling, when asked if he […]
Donald Trump says no to virtual debate with Joe Biden WASHINGTON (TIP): The Commission on Presidential Debates said Mr. Trump and Mr. Biden will appear from remote locations, while voters and the moderator will […]
13 men charged in foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
MICHIGAN (TIP): More than a dozen men were arrested on federal and state charges in connection with an alleged foiled plot to kidnap Michigan’s Democratic governor, Gretchen Whitmer, authorities said Thursday, October 8. Six were […]
Another lackluster, albeit civil debate between Vice Presidential Candidates
WASHINGTON (TIP): The debate between two skilled debaters- vice presidential candidates Mike Pence and Kamala Harris presented a pleasing picture of a civil discourse despite of Pence drawing extra time to make his statements and […]
India’s Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan dies at 74
NEW DELHI (TIP): India’s Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan, one of the most prominent Dalit leaders of the country, died on Thursday, October 8, at the age of 74, his son Chirag Paswan said. The […]
Comprehensive Relief Bill is back on Table
Trump: “We’re talking about airlines and we’re talking about a bigger deal than airlines. We’re talking about a deal with $1,200 per person, we’re talking about other things”. WASHINGTON (TIP): The deal under discussion would […]
The Bolla Charity Foundation Surprises Disabled Marine with New State of the Art House
SELDEN, N.Y. (TIP): A disabled marine in a wheelchair, but filled with boundless energy for life, said Friday, October 2, he has a new outlook and gratitude to the community around him. His neighbors, volunteers […]
Sikh Americans Promised Strong Support by the Biden Campaign
WASHINGTON (TIP): The Biden campaign has launched an initiative to reach out to the Sikh community in the US and vowed to address the unique challenges, including xenophobia, being faced by the minority religious group in […]
Indian-Origin Issa Brothers Win Bid to Buy UK Supermarket Chain
LONDON (TIP): Indian-origin billionaire brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa are set to acquire a majority stake in the leading UK supermarket chain Asda from its US owner Walmart after a USD 8.8-billion deal was struck as […]
Indian American Puneet Ahluwalia to Run for Republican Nomination for Virginia Lt Governor
VIRGINIA (TIP): Indian American business consultant Puneet Ahluwalia is running for the Republican nomination for Lt. Governor of Virginia saying the state needs a new leadership to attract investment, jobs, growth and wealth. “Virginia is […]
Indian American-led Sehgal Foundation receives Citizen Diplomacy Award for Helping Rural Indian Communities
MISSOURI (TIP):Indian American led Sehgal Foundation has been named one of three recipients of the US State Department’s annual Citizen Diplomacy Award for its work to help the poor in rural Indian communities. The foundation received the […]
Indian American Students Win Big at IPA Youth Essay Competition
NEW YORK (TIP): Maher Adoni, an 11th grade student of Champaign, Illinois, and Rohan Chalamalasetti, a sixth grade student of West Des Moines, Iowa have won a youth essay competition organized by the India Philanthropy […]
