India
Hard work ahead for re-elected Obama
On November 5, 2008, Barack Obama, an African-American, made history when he was elected the 44th president of the United States. The world’s oldest democracy had finally broken the race ceiling and a ‘man of […]
Karnad says Tagore ‘second-rate playwright’
NEW DELHI (TIP): Theatre personality and actor Girish Karnad’s statement that Rabindranath Tagore was a ‘second-rate playwright’ has not only created ripples in the literary world but also angered Twitterati. After his recent criticism of […]
Vijay Mallya’s last stand: Selling his crown jewel United Spirits
BANGALORE/MUMBAI (TIP): “I feel sorry for him” or “he has my sympathies” are not the phrases you would ordinarily associate with as flamboyant a person as Vijay Mallya. But, indeed, they cropped up often when […]
Lata Mangeshkar had an affair with Bhupen, says Hazarika’s estranged wife
GUWAHATI (TIP): Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar had an affair with Bhupen Hazarika. His estranged wife Priyamvada Patel Hazarika told a local TV channel ahead of the Assamese balladeer’s first death anniversary on November 5. “Lata […]
ONGC to sell 26% in K-G Basin block to Inpex
New Delhi (TIP): State-owned explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will sell 26 per cent stake in its KG Basin exploration block, KG-DWN-2004/6, to Japanese oil and gas explorer Inpex Corporation, a company statement […]
India pharma industry may be among top-10 by 2020: CII-PwC
Ahmedabad (TIP): Stating that the Indian pharmaceutical industry is on a “good growth path’, a CII-PwC report on Monday said it is likely to be among the top-10 global markets in value terms by 2020. […]
Manipal University inks pacts with 2 Chinese varsities
Mangalore (TIP): Manipal University has signed agreements with Shanghai’s Tongji and Tianjin universities for mutual, comprehensive partnerships. Quoting the Vice-Chancellor of Manipal University, K. Ramnarayan, a press release said here on Monday that the MoUs […]
Geojit BNP launches Windows-based mobile platform
Kochi (TIP): Geojit BNP Paribas has announced the launch of Flip Me, the mobile trading application based on Windows 8. The application can be downloaded from the Windows Store. Flip Me is the first mobile […]
Kamala Lakshman to perform in NY on Nov 24
NEW YORK (TIP): One of the greatest exponents of Bharathanatyam and considered living legend Padma Bhushan Kamala Lakshman is to give a dance performance in New York on Nov 24. Sri Bharatha Kamalalaya, the dance […]
Chilling reality: Madhya Pradesh tops in child rape, foeticide
BHOPAL (TIP): It is sure to come as an eye opener for the state government that claims to have left no stone unturned for the welfare of minor girls. Madhya Pradesh has recorded the highest […]
Consul General Invokes the Memory of Swami Vivekananda at the NFIA Convention
CHICAGO (TIP): Inaugurating the 17th biennial convention of the National Federation of Indian American Associations (NFIA), Consul General of India, Ms. Mukta Dutta Tomar, on Friday October 12, 2012 welcomed the delegates from all over […]
Economic Development of Africa is a Priority of India-Preneet Kaur
NEW YORK (TIP): Almost every year since her induction into the Indian Central Government, Mrs. Preneet Kaur, the Union Minister of State for External Affairs has been paying an October visit to New York in […]
Movie Review Chakaavyuh
Cast: Manoj Bajpai, Arjun Rampal, Abhay Deol, Esha Gupta, Anjali Patil, Om Puri Direction: Prakash Jha Genre: Drama Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes STORY: Kabir goes undercover to help his cop-friend Adil destroy a Naxalite […]
With Clinton’s backing, PIO tipped to win Congress seat
WASHINGTON (TIP): Having bagged the endorsement of former United States president Bill Clinton, Indian American Democratic Congressional candidate from California, Ami Bera appears to have moved closer to victory. The independent Center for Politics at […]
Kerala Center to honor six at Awards Banquet on November 3rd
NEW YORK (TIP):The Indian American Kerala Cultural and Civic Center (http://keralacenterny.com) will honor five Indian American Malayalees for their outstanding achievements in their field of specialization or for their service to the society and one […]
Rajat Gupta Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Leaking Boardroom Secrets
NEW YORK (TIP): Rajat Gupta, former Goldman Sachs Director, one of the highest ranking Indian Americans, was sentenced to two years in prison on Wednesday, October 24 for leaking Goldman Sachs boardroom secrets to the […]
Indian-American doctor couple donates $12 million to US varsity
TAMPA, FL (TP): An Indian-American doctor couple, Drs. Kiran C. and Pallavi Patel have donated $12 million to the University of South Florida in a new endowment aimed at creating the Patel College of Global […]