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Diwali at Times Square Diwali Memory Contest
Enter the contest and win a prize Diwali is around the corner and we can feel the magic in the air. In the spirit of Diwali, we are giving away a gift a week for […]
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New strategy, old game: on Trump and Afghanistan
“The Trump administration has presented its plan for Afghanistan as a regional approach — it’s anything but that”, says the author. “This is a continuation of the Obama administration’s policy. In 2015 and 2016, it […]
India
Bullet Train to boost India-Japan bilateral ties
Modi, Abe jointly Lay foundation stone for Rs 1.08 lakh-cr Ahmedabad-Mumbai high-speed train; 15 agreements signed GANDHINAGAR (TIP): It may have been a dream come true for PM Narendra Modi when, on September 14, he […]
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Trump speaks loud & clear: Do more or face consequences, Pak warned
“Pakistan gives safe haven to agents of chaos, violence and terror.’ He added: ‘We have been paying Pakistan millions of dollars at the same time that they are housing the very terrorists that we are […]
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At bullet speed: Indo-Japan ties, beyond the optics
The Indian-Japanese partnership has been in the making for a decade since Shinzo Abe described it as a confluence of two seas while addressing the Indian Parliament. This confluence became a symbolic convergence with the […]
United States
Fairly close to DACA deal but citizenship and amnesty are not part of the deal, says Trump
WASHINGTON (TIP): US President Donald Trump said on Thursday, September 14, that he was looking to allow people to stay here, but not ready for citizenship or amnesty, an announcement that may benefit 8,00,000 young […]
Indian Americans
Dr. VK Raju Honored
CONEY ISLAND, NEW YORK (TIP): Internationally renowned ophthalmologist Dr. VK Raju was, on September 14, honored by The Asha Niketan Community at a special event to honor the Founder-President of The Eye Foundation of America. […]
United States
USIBC Global Summit Aims to Renew US-India Key Linkages
WASHINGTON (TIP): The U.S. Chamber’s U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) on Sept 12 hosted the inaugural ‘Road to Global Entrepreneurship’ Summit, part of its Global Entrepreneurship Conclave, in Washington, D.C. The summit brought together key stakeholders, […]
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Sri Chinmoy singers perform at “Culture of Peace” at the United Nations
Ashok Parulekar UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The singers from Sri Chinmoy: Peace Meditation at the United Nations were invited to perform at the United Nations high level forum on the Culture of Peace held in the […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Scientist Ananda Theertha Suresh honored with Paul Baran Young Scholar Award
NEW JERSEY (TIP): The Marconi Society, dedicated to furthering scientific achievements in communications and the Internet, will honor Google Research Scientist and UC San Diego PhD Ananda Theertha Suresh with the 2017 Paul Baran Young […]
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Business delegation from India focuses to strengthen bilateral business opportunities
WASHINGTON (TIP): A Business delegation from India recently visited USA, focusing on Defense, Aerospace and Renewable Energy Sectors. The main objective of the delegation was to create business opportunities for Indian and U.S. companies and […]
Entertainment
MOVIE REVIEW – LOGAN LUCKY
CAST: Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Seth MacFarlane, Riley Keough, Katie Holmes, Katherine Waterston, Dwight Yoakam, Sebastian Stan, Hilary Swank, Daniel Craig DIRECTION: Steven Soderbergh GENRE: Comedy DURATION: 2 hours STORY Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Logan Lucky’ is an American […]
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JENNIFER LAWRENCE’S CHARACTER REPRESENTS MOTHER EARTH
As the release date for Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming horror movie ‘Mother,’ starring Jennifer Lawrence is coming closer, people are getting more and more curious about what the title and JLaw’s character represent in the movie. And it seems like we […]
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I DON’T ENJOY BEING SINGLE: ANGELINA JOLIE
The past year has been hard for Angelina Jolie. The actress is now opening up about her feelings. In an interview with Sunday Telegraph, she said, “Sometimes maybe it appears I am pulling it all together. But really I […]
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MOVIE REVIEW – BAADSHAHO
CAST: Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Vidyut Jammwal, Ileana D’Cruz, Esha Gupta, Sanjay Mishra DIRECTION: Milan Luthria GENRE: Action DURATION: 2 hours 16 minutes STORY Emergency has been declared in India. Maharani Gitanjali(Ileana) from one of Rajasthan’s princely […]
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PARINEETI CHOPRA CLEARS THE AIR ABOUT HARDIK PANDYA
While the world knows that cricketer Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma are a couple, Twiteratti thought Parineeti Chopra and Hardik Pandya could be the next ‘Bollywood-cricket’ link after their recent Twitter chat. It all started with Parineeti posting a […]
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MADHURI DIXIT TO MAKE INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL DEBUT
Global icon and Bollywood’s eternal It girl Madhuri Dixit is all set to venture into world wide music with – The Film Star. Bollywood’s Dhak Dhak Girl Madhuri Dixit, is poised to release her first-ever English language EP, The […]
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RELIVING 9/11
A co-ordinated al-Qaeda attack on America on 11th September 2001 killed almost 3,000 people. Two hijacked planes were flown into New York’s World Trade Center, resulting in the collapse of the Twin Towers, while another crashed into […]
India
DERA HQ SEARCH: BANNED NOTES, LUXURY CAR SEIZED FROM GURMEET RAM RAHIM DEN
SIRSA (TIP): The first day of search of the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters near Haryana’s Sirsa town on Friday ended with a few computers, a luxury SUV and some currency notes being seized, official (old and new currency) being seized, officials said. […]
United States
University of North Texas Establishes Professorship in Jain Studies
DALLAS (TIP): The University of North Texas has named George Alfred James, a distinguished faculty member in the department of philosophy and religion, as its first Bhagwan Adinath Professor of Jain Studies. The professorship aims […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Cosmetic Surgeon Reappointed to Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
LAS VEGAS (TIP): Las Vegas based Indian American cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Samir Pancholi has been reappointed to the Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine for a four year second term ending June 2021. Earlier, NV […]
United States
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls on FEMA to Incorporate Climate Change Impacts into Projecting Flood and Disaster Risks
WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian American Congressman from Illinois Raja Krishnamoorthi called upon the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Sept 11 to issue a report on any steps FEMA is taking to help communities address the […]
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Harris, Senate Democrats Introduce Students before Profits Act
WASHINGTON (TIP): After President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos named a former official of the fraudulent DeVry University to direct the Department of Education unit in charge of combating fraud, U.S. […]
India
N-energy, defence to set tone of ties with Japan: Jaishankar
NEW DELHI (TIP): Drawing the emerging contours of its bilateral relations with Japan and latter’s contribution to modernisation of Indian economy, New Delhi today said it will create a multi-polar Asia and highlighted civil nuclear energy and defence as […]