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It’s not about the nuclear deal
The U.S. won’t ease the terms of sanctions on Iran, as the goal is regime change in Tehran “The impact on India will be severe. The price of crude is already close to $80. Energy […]
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Trump’s Iran walk-back: Double whammy for India after CATSA
Just when Indian diplomats were figuring out how to mitigate the impact of Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CATSA) on its arms and oil trade with Russia, South Block has another reason to burn […]
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Trump: Will meet Kim on June 12 in Singapore
Meeting with Trump will be positive for Koreas, says Kim Jong- un WASHINGTON(TIP): US President Donald Trump today, May 10, announced that he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on June 12 in Singapore […]
Pakistan
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif faces probe for laundering $4.9 bn to India: Reports
World Bank denies reports Sharif laundered US$ 4.9 billion to India ISLAMABAD(TIP): In further trouble to Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan’s top anti-corruption body on Tuesday, May 8, ordered a probe against the embattled former Prime Minister […]
United States
Trump scraps the Iran nuclear deal, calling it ’embarrassment’
Iran will remain in N-deal, says Rouhani European leaders call on Washington to let them carry on with pact WASHINGTON(TIP): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, May 8, pulled out of the landmark nuclear deal […]
United States
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano throws up “Fountains of lava”, evacuations ordered
HONOLULU(TIP): A CBS report, Thursday, May 3 said that Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is releasing red lava into a residential subdivision, prompting the county to order mandatory evacuations. A resident described “fountains of lava” in the […]
United States
BAPS Women’s Conference in Dallas, TX focuses on the power of unity
DALLAS(TIP): Unity is strength. This was the simple yet powerful subject of conversation at this year’s annual BAPS Women’s Conference held at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Dallas, TX, on April 21, 2018. With […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Teen Wins $100,000 In College Quiz Championship
NEW YORK(TIP): Indian American teenager Dhruv Gaur has won the $100,000 Jeopardy college quiz championship. The first-year student at Ivy League Brown University emerged the champion on April 20thin the two-day final round of the college […]
Indian Americans
Indian American dentist Amishi Patel sentenced for unnecessary treatment and identity theft
SACRAMENTO (TIP): An Indian American dentist, Amishi Patel, from Daly City, California, has been sentenced to 20 months’ imprisonment after she was found guilty of performing unnecessary dental works on several of her patients. According […]
Indian Americans
Indian American founder of technology firm fined for underpaying H-1B workers
SACRAMENTO(TIP): Indian American Mani Chhabra, founder of a technology firm in East Bay, California, has been asked by the US Department of Labor to pay $175,000 to 12 Indian H-1B employees after the federal agency […]
Indian Americans
Indian American youths receive Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
WASHINGTON D. C. (TIP): Six Indian American teenagers were among winners of the 23rd annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards in Washington, DC, on April 30th. The Indian Americans honored were Aditya Sidapara, who is a resident of […]
Indian Americans
Three Indian Americans die in Queens, NY, house fire
QUEENS VILLAGE, NY(TIP): Indian American mom and grandparents died in Queens Village, NY, as a house was gutted by a fast-spreading fire. Two children were rescued by firefighters. The New York City Fire Department Deputy […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Cancer Scientist Put on Leave after Harassment Allegations
WASHINGTON (TIP): Top Indian American scientist Inder Verma, considered as one of the world’s leading authorities on gene therapy and cancer, has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of “inappropriate conduct” against him. Mr. […]
United States
35th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon Raises Funds for Central Park Conservancy
Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg donates $4 million NEW YORK CITY(TIP): The Women’s Committee, founded in 1983, held their 35th annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon yesterday, which is also appropriately known as the hat luncheon. […]
United States
Miani Welfare Society is Expanded: Larger Participation Mooted for Greater Good
RICHMOND HILL, NY(TIP): On April 29, a meeting of Miani Welfare Society was held at Liberty Palace here to welcome new members. The meeting was attended by a number of members who welcomed the idea […]
United States
America’s Smartest Family Attracts Big Audiences
NEW YORK(TIP): Zee TV’s original production – Americas’ Smartest Family, has been attracting large audience numbers all season. Now in its 8th episode, and heading towards the semi-finals, the show, which pits families against families […]
United States
“Our revered institutions are under severe threat; It is time to wake up”! George Abraham at the AICC Plenary session
NEW YORK (TIP): “Many of the Colonial Nations that gained independence from their Colonial masters faltered because they failed to build Institutions. However, India under the leadership Nehru, built institutions that provided security, safety, and […]
United States
IDC Conference Session on “Indo-Caribbeans in the USA” at St. John’s University
QUEENS, NY(TIP): The Indian Diaspora Council International(IDC) organized and coordinated the May 3, 2018 conference session on “Indo-Caribbeans in USA: Achievements, Opportunities & Challenges”whichwas part of 9thAnnual CLACS Multidisciplinary Symposium on Immigration with the theme “The […]
United States
Irada, produced by New York based Falguni & Chintu Patel, wins 2 National Film Awards
NEW DELHI(TIP): ‘Irada’, produced by New York-based Falguni and Chintu Patel, was presented the Best Film on Environment award at The National Film Awards 2018 ceremony at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on May 3. […]
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Air India’s Pragmatism before Sale
Perhaps the most exploited airline in the world is our Air India. The powerful politicians and influential bureaucrats of our country have been overburdening this commercial venture with unqualified people of their choice far over […]
United States
North Texas student arrested for planning ‘ISIS-inspired’ mass shooting at mall
FRISCO, TX(TIP): A North Texas student has been arrested for planning an “ISIS-inspired” mass shooting at a shopping mall, Collin County officials said in a news release. Plano resident Matin Azizi-Yarand, 17, was arrested for […]
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Karnataka election: voters to choose between tainted leadership and clean governance
“In contrast to the BJP rule, the Congress Party under the leadership of Siddaramaiah has fulfilled many of the promises that were made to the people of Karnataka. Key among them is the government’s social […]
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The Rocky Road to 2019
Concrete steps are needed to defuse crises that could disrupt India’s political and social equilibrium “The authorities also need to be aware that as various State elections draw near, newer threats are likely to emerge. […]