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AAPI-QLI Celebrates Culture, Heritage, Achievements & Contributions of Indian American Community at Diwali Gala on Long Island
MELVILLE, NY(TIP): “Tonight, our coming together here as members and supporters of AAPI-QLI, is a way of celebrating the achievements, contributions of our Indian American community, and cherish our ancient and rich cultural heritage,” said […]
United States
IALI donates generously to the INN for Diwali Food Drive
LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): The India Association of Long Island (IALI) has been partners with The Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN) in fighting hunger on Long Island for the past 23 years to help those in […]
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IRS provides tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2019
NEW YORK (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today announced the tax year 2019 annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules and other tax changes. Revenue Procedure 2018-57 provides […]
United States
New tax law allows small businesses to expense more, expands bonus depreciation
NEW YORK (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today reminded small business taxpayers that changes to the tax law mean they can immediately expense more of the cost of certain business property. Many are now able […]
United States
IDC Honors Indian Soldiers on Armistice Day, 11 November 2018 in France
NEW YORK(TIP): On the November 11, 2018, the centennial of the Armistice ending World War 1, members of the Indian Diaspora Council International(IDC) led by IDC president Mr. Ashook Ramsaranof New York, USA, participated in […]
United States
Diwali and Annakut Celebrated at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs across North America
DALLAS, TX(TIP): A glittering array of twinkles filled the night as traditional candles were lit by devotees. The ancient tradition of lighting candles, or divos, during Diwali symbolizes the transition from darkness to light. While the divos lit on […]
United States
Nassau County Executive holds Meeting with Asian Media and Community Members
MINEOLA, NY(TIP): Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and her executive staff , on November 15, joined members of the Asian media and community members for a discussion about the administration’s priority agenda and opportunities for […]
United States
The Festival of Lights-Diwali- Celebrated at Nassau County
MINEOLA, NY(TIP):Festival of Lights-Diwali- was celebrated at the Executive and Legislative Chambers of Nassau County, Nov 2. Around 350 guests attended. Dignitaries present included Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Town of North Hempstead supervisor Judy […]
United States
Indian Consulate hosts “Diwali with Media Friends”
NEW YORK CITY(TIP): The Indian Consulate in New York hosted, November 9, Diwali with Media friends. The formal event had all the ease of informality, as the Consul General Sandeep Chakravorty sought to make it […]
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Attempts to Undo Nehru’s Legacy: Are we better off?
“Times have changed indeed, and some of the policies Nehru has pursued may have become irrelevant. However, critics would be deluding themselves if they are to deny his extraordinary legacy and his outstanding contribution in […]
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India’s prosperity hinges on Religious Freedom
The Indian-Americans have a moral duty to prevent India from being labeled as a “Country of Particular Concern” by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). “The quality of life is directly proportional […]
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Salve for wounds of ’84
Justice delayed is better than no justice A conviction, in the court of an additional sessions judge, of two individuals held guilty of killing two others shows how the dogged pursuit of justice can deliver […]
United States
California’s Deadliest Fire: At least 63 are dead and more than 600 are missing
SACRAMENTO(TIP): The death toll from the devastating Camp fire jumped to 63 on Thursday, November 15, as search crews recovered seven more bodies in the burn area. The number of people unaccounted for jumped dramatically […]
United States
Julian Assange has been charged, prosecutors reveal in inadvertent court filing
WASHINGTON(TIP): A November 15 Washington Post report says WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange has been charged under seal, prosecutors inadvertently revealed in a recently unsealed court filing — a development that could significantly advance the probe […]
United States
Indian American Lawyer Neomi Rao to Replace Kavanaugh in US Court
WASHINGTON(TIP): Indian American Neomi Rao has been nominated by US President Donald Trump to fill Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s seat on the DC Circuit Court of Appeals. Trump, during Diwali celebrations at the Roosevelt Room of the […]
Indian Americans
2 Indian-origin Ministers quit British govt.
LONDON(TIP): Two Indian-origin Ministers on Thursday, November 15 resigned their positions in protest at the draft withdrawal agreement passed by the British Cabinet, while a Pakistani-origin politician resigned from his role as trade envoy to […]
United States
Trump praises Indian-American Officials at the Diwali Celebrations in the White House
WASHINGTON(TIP): Indian Americans were praised by the US President Donald Trump for their “incredible” performance in his administration. Trump has appointed more than two dozen Indian Americans to senior positions since he assumed office in […]
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Entertainment
IAAC DIWALI: Musical Celebration of Lights and Life
By Mabel Pais “Music has connected the world and is the common expression of every human being” – Maestro Amjad Ali Khan “…the finest living exponent of the sarod” – The Guardian Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali […]
Misc
Weekly Horoscope November 12 – November 18, 2018
By Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Aries:Ganesha says a marvelous of inspired activities and results follows last period’s similar one. The activities themselves will be many and varied – there’s nothing left out I could say. Home, […]
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By taking the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats can try to frame national agenda
The Democratic Party made a comeback in Tuesday’s midterm elections after spending two years in the political darkness, when it seized control of the House of Representatives. Yet, predictions of a “blue wave”, as a […]
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What Resignation of Sessions Means for Robert Mueller
His temporary replacement, Matthew Whitaker, has expressed skepticism over the scope of the Russia investigation—which he’ll now oversee. Intelligence and law-enforcement experts—as well as sitting members of Congress—have pointed out that the question of whether […]
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Modi is lucky to get an “F” in managing India and its economy
“Modi with his mismanagement of economy and administration has brought the biggest insult and miseries to Indians with India now ranking 103rd out of 119 countries on the Global Hunger Index 2018. In 2014 India […]
United States
Immigrant deportation filings hit record high in 2018, new report shows
WASHINGTON(TIP): A record high number of immigrants were ordered to be removed from the U.S. in 2018, a rise that many immigration advocates call the culmination of nearly two years of anti-immigration measures from the […]