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Guru Nanak: The eternal traveler
By Navtej Sarna In a unique example of spiritual wanderlust, Guru Nanak spent more than 20 years on the road, spreading his message of love, compassion and equality of man. At a time when there […]
India
India
Appeal process in case involving 8 Indians on death row in Qatar under way: India
India on Thursday, Nov 16, said the appeal process against the death sentence handed down to eight former Indian Navy personnel by a Qatari court is under process and it was hopeful of a positive […]
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India flags US envoy’s visit to Pakistan occupied Kashmir: ‘Respect our sovereignty’
New Delhi (TIP)- India has conveyed its “concerns” to Washington on the US Ambassador to Pakistan’s visit to Gilgit and Baltistan, which India considers to be part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). “I think our position […]
Perspective
The narrative of development and populism
An easy way to make development an appealing proposition for voters is to define it narrowly in terms of visible physical infrastructure “Equating development to visible mega-infrastructure could, over time, become a dangerous obsession for […]
United States
US Congress recognizes two Indian spiritual leaders for their contributions towards global peace
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US Congress has recognized two Indian spiritual leaders, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Acharya Lokesh Muni, for their efforts towards global peace and harmony. “With his message of peace and commitment […]
History
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Glowing Tributes offered to 21 Valiant Sikh Martyrs of Saragarhi
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Solemn Words of Homage were offered to the 21 Sikh Braveheart-Martyrs, on the Sacred 126th Anniversary of the Epochal Battle of Saragarhi, as they were honoured at the Indian Consulate-General of […]
As I See It
Guiding spirits of the judiciary
It’s important to publicize decisions of judges who cannot be swayed by dangling carrots The judiciary and the armed forces of Bharat are our last refuge for justice and security. They have not succumbed yet, […]
As I See It
For an expanse of blue, with air so clean
On International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies (September 7), there is urgent need to address risks posed by pollution By Benno Boer, Srishti Kumar, Neha Midha “The world is not just grappling with […]
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Parliament of the World’s Religions 2023 impels faiths toward activism
By Parveen Chopra CHICAGO (TIP): Parliament of the World’s Religions (PoWR) 2023 convened in Chicago from August 14-18 under the chairmanship of an Indian American, Nitin Ajmera, tried to propel faith groups towards activism. The […]
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Vijay Divas celebrated at the Indian Consulate, New York
Sanya Gupta NEW YORK (TIP):- July 26th, 2023 marked the 24th anniversary of Vijay Diwas. Vijay Diwas is celebrated to recognize India’s victory against Pakistan in the Kargil War, May 3, 1999. Kargil Vijay Diwas […]
India
Is there no mechanism to abrogate Article 370, asks Supreme Court
Is there no mechanism to abrogate Article 370 even when the people of Jammu and Kashmir want it, the Supreme Court asked on Thursday, Aug 3, and wondered if the now repealed provision can’t be […]
India
Modi to travel for Brics Summit in Johannesburg
PM Narendra Modi will be heading for the BRICS summit after host and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa invited him for the meet in a phone call on Thursday, Aug 3. During a phone call […]
India
India, Japan are natural partners’: Jaishankar at event with Hayashi
New Delhi (TIP)- Japan’s foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on Friday, July 28, held up India as an “indispensable” partner for achieving a free and open Indo-Pacific, while his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar said the two […]
India
50% financial aid to firms for semiconductor units, says PM Modi
GANDHINAGAR (TIP)- Tech firms will be given 50 percent financial assistance for setting up semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, July 28, as he announced that his Government […]
India
71K cases pending in High Courts for 30 years: MoS
Over 71,000 cases were pending in various High Courts across the country for more than 30 years, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Friday, July 28. In a written reply to a question, Minister […]
India
More than 66% of 10.34 million NRIs live in Gulf countries: RTI reply
1.28 million NRIs live in the US, .25 million in Australia and .17 million in Canada NAGPUR, INDIA (TIP): Of the estimated 10.34 million Non-Resident Indians, more than 66 per cent are in the Gulf […]
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NDA vs INDIA: Challenge for Opposition to remain united
The battlelines for the 2024 General Election are now clearly drawn, with 26 Opposition parties forming an anti-BJP front named INDIA, an acronym for the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. The Opposition now has a […]
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Bike-borne assailants kill Canadian NRI in Ludhiana
LUDHIANA, INDIA (TIP): A 42-year-old NRI Barinder Singh was killed by motorcycle-borne assailants at Thakur Colony on Pakhowal Road on Monday, July 17 night. Barinder was heading back to his home from his farmhouse when […]
Sports News
Neeraj wins second straight Diamond League title in Lausanne
Lausanne (TIP)- Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra continued his tremendous form as he came back from a one-month injury lay-off to clinch the top spot in the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League, his second straight […]
Sports News
India beat Iran to defend men’s Asian Kabaddi Championships title
The Indian men’s kabaddi team beat Iran 42-32 in a high-voltage final to defend its Asian Championships title on June 30. It was India’s eighth title in the continental championships. Iran started aggressively, but the […]
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Dipika-Harinder crowned Asian mixed doubles champs
The Indian duo of Dipika Pallikal Karthik and Harinderpal Singh Sandhu won the gold medal at the Asian Squash Mixed Doubles Championships at Huangzhou (China) on June 30. Overall, India ended its campaign with two […]
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MESSAGE- Dr. V.K . Raju
America and India were both British colonies. America got its independence in 1776, and India got its 170+ years later. America the most powerful democracy and India the most populous democracy . Both countries are […]