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An improbable friendship
“Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un have stunned the world. They may yet surprise us by pulling off a détente.” “With Mr. Trump and Mr. Kim, it is difficult to predict how the process will unfold […]
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Theater : Half Time, the Musical-From Paper Mill Playhouse
By Mabel Pais “(It’s an) uplifting musical (with) lovable characters, an emotional heart, rousing tunes and some astonishing dance moves performed by a multi-talented, multi-generational company” – Mark S. Hoebee, Artistic Director “Age doesn’t matter […]
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Mukhis bereaved
Kaka ji, Shri Yudhishter Lal Mukhi passed away, June 14 at 11:43 am. Anthesti (Funeral) Saturday, 11:00 to 1:00 pm, at Maloney Funeral Home, Ronkonkoma, NY. Shanti Sabha/ Chautha – Sunday, 4:00 to 6:00 pm […]
Americas
200% rise in invites to Indians for Canadian permanent residency
Canada has emerged as a coveted destination for India’s diaspora NEW YORK(TIP): Indians appear gung-ho about Canada’s Express Entry program which invites top ranked candidates — under the country’s point-based immigration system — to take […]
India
Deserter ‘NRI husbands’ may soon lose assets, passports
NEW DELHI(TIP): Rattled by the growing complaints of desertion of women by their NRI husbands, government is considering changes in the law to enable confiscation of an absconding NRI husband’s share of joint property and […]
India
Salman Khan among 5 Bollywood stars sued for ‘million-dollar breach’ in US
The Chicago-based Vibrant Media Group in its lawsuit against the Bollywood artists, their agents alleged ‘breach of contract’. NEW YORK(TIP): Superstar Salman Khan and a host of other Bollywood artists including Katrina Kaif, Sonakshi Sinha, […]
United States
New York attorney general sues Trump Foundation for ‘illegal conduct’
The lawsuit seeks $2.8 million in restitution and additional penalties NEW YORK(TIP): New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood sued President Donald Trump and his charitable foundation on Thursday, June 14 alleging that the president and […]
India
Nirav Modi got Mallya-like stay permit to stay in UK?
NEW DELHI(TIP): India has asked the UK to clarify whether fugitive jeweler Nirav Modi has permission to stay indefinitely in that country even as the Enforcement Directorate plans to file extradition requests with multiple countries […]
United States
Half of Americans back Trump’s handling of North Korea: Poll
WASHINGTON(TIP): According to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Wednesday, June 13, just over half of all Americans say they approve of how President Donald Trump has handled North Korea, but only a quarter think that […]
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Indian Americans
Indian origin schoolgirl achieves top score on Mensa IQ test, beats Einstein, Hawking
SURREY(TIP): Snnehal Vijay, a schoolgirl aged 11 just has achieved the highest possible score in a Mensa IQ test, even surpassing that of famed scientists Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein. The student, from Stanwell, Surrey, […]
Indian Americans
Indian Origin Tommy Thomas to be Malaysia’s New Attorney General
KUALA LUMPUR(TIP): Indian origin Tommy Thomas, a top ethnic lawyer was appointed Malaysia’s new Attorney General on June 5thby the King, who appealed to Malaysians not to “create religious or racial conflict” over the decision, amid […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Techie Shubham Goel is California’s youngest Governor Candidate
SACRAMENTO(TIP): Indian American Shubham Goel, who has his roots in Uttar Pradesh is the youngest candidate running for governor of California, Mr. Goel calls for “fresh voices to change the state government”. He was born and […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Illinois University student Pravin Varughese ‘s murder case Trial begins
ILLIONOIS(TIP): Lovely Varughese, the mother of Indian American Pravin Varughese will finally see the man accused of killing her son after four years as the trial begun on June 4th. Gaege Bethune, who faces a […]
Indian Americans
Indian Origin UK based DJ jailed for trying to pull 837,000-pound scam
LONDON(TIP): An Indian origin UK based DJ has been jailed for three months after being found guilty of contempt of court for exaggerating the effect of his relatively minor injuries in a bid to defraud the […]
Indian Americans
Indian Origin Jailed in Singapore for Spiking Roommate’s Drink to Rape Her
SINGAPORE(TIP): A 28-year-old Indian origin in Singapore has been sentenced by a court there for attempting to spike his flat mate’s drink and subsequently rape her, according to reports. Annadurai Prabakaran, who worked in Singapore […]
United States
Indian American Democrats Ami Bera, Ro Khanna win California primaries
SACRAMENTO, CA(TIP): Indian American Democrats Ami Bera and Ro Khanna have won their primaries in their bid to hold on to their congressional seats in California. Bera, the longest serving Indian American in the US […]
Featured
No longer seeing eye to eye?
With India recalibrating its relations with other powers, the India-U.S. equation is not quite balancing out At his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore last week, billed as a major foreign policy statement, Prime […]
United States
United States
Prasanna at the Eye Foundation of America fundraiser casts spell with a memorable musical performance
NEW YORK CITY(TIP): The Eye Foundation of America (www.eyefoundationofamerica.org) held a fundraiser, May 23 in Downtown here. Around a hundred well wishers and patrons of the Foundation gathered to support the Foundation which aims at […]
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The Karnataka effect: Mending fences with Advani & allies
BJP president Amit Shah is busy making pilgrimages to places he had rarely bothered to visit while his party logged a steady record of victories in state elections. His first port of call was Matoshree, […]
United States
The Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago (JSMC) plans grand celebration of the 25th Anniversary of temple
CHICAGO, IL(TIP): A Media conference was held by Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago (JSMC) on Saturday, June 2 at JSMC temple, 435 N Route 59, Bartlett, IL 60103 The Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago (JSMC), […]
United States
Oregon Memorial Day Parade Honors Bhagat Singh Thind
PORTLAND, OREGON(TIP): This past Memorial Day Weekend several Sikh organizations including Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Sikh Seva Foundation, Ghadar Memorial Foundation, SAVA, and SikhLens, along with the local Sikh community organized a […]
United States
Month of May is ‘Small Business Month’ in New Jersey: Senate Passes Gopal, Corrado Bill
TRENTON, NJ(TIP): A Resolution sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal and Senator Kristen M. Corrado that would designate the month of May each year as “Small Business Month” in New Jersey advanced from the Senate, June […]
Misc
What are Naunidh?
Sikhs always talk about Naunidh during Ardas “TeghBahadur Simariye ghar *NAUNIDH* aavey dhaey” How many of us even know what the Naunidh are? Read on if you want to know. THE NAUNIDHH ARE THE NINE […]