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Turn to Guru Nanak to end the world’s woes
As the Sikhs across the world get ready to celebrate the 551st birth anniversary of their First Master Guru Nanak Dev Ji, it is pertinent to ask if the Great Master’s message is kept in […]
India
Perspective
Russia a sticking point in Indo-US defense ties
The US wishes to wean India away from Russian military hardware, but given India’s historic dependence on it, this may not be possible. CAATSA is likely to become a critical issue, forcing India to choose, […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin Students Win Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2020
Winners were declared from a “staggering” 13,000 entries across the 58 Commonwealth nations LONDON (TIP): Aditya Choudhury, a 14-year-old Indian-origin student from Singapore, was on Friday named the winner in the Senior category of the Queen’s […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Kash Patel leads transition at Pentagon
WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian American Kashyap “Kash” Patel, a Trump loyalist who was installed at the Pentagon two weeks ago, has been put in charge of the Defense Department’s transition to the new Joe Biden-Kamala Harris […]
Indian Americans
Four Indian Americans among 32 students chosen as Rhodes Scholars from US
NEW YORK (TIP): Four Indian Americans are among the cohort of 32 students chosen from the US as Rhodes Scholars virtually for the first time this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The diverse group, […]
Featured
IAAC LIT FEST: Stories of Humanity
By Mabel Pais “Our Literary Festival promises to have blockbuster book launches, with stories that will move the heart and the mind.” “This carefully curated selection reflects IAAC’s unique sense and sensibility, which pays homage […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin Republican Leader Condemns Donald Trump for dividing Americans and damaging America’s reputation in the world
WASHINGTON (TIP): Outgoing President Donald Trump has left America more divided than ever and the country’s reputation under his presidency has been damaged on the international stage which will take years to repair, says an influential […]
Opinions
GURU NANAK: POET PHILSOPHER FOR OUR TIMES
“Guru Nanak offers us a strong and enduring infrastructure with fellow beings. We remember him, we imagine him, and we praise him for breaking barriers; innovatively and gently he guides us to envision the single […]
History
Guru Nanak Dev Ji, The Prophet of ONENESS of Humanity
Guru Nanak Ji was the pioneer, enunciating the cause of Inter-Religious Peace and Harmony. His Tenets emphasize upon truthful living, humility, liberty, equality, justice, compassion, honest earning, serving the needy selflessly and protecting the weak […]
Frontpage News
Punjab reaches out to US Investors : Organizes Investors’ Roundtable
WASHINGTON (TIP): Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu delivered a special address at the inaugural session of USA-Punjab Investors’ Roundtable 2020 on 17 November 2020. Chief Minister of Punjab, Capt. Amarinder Singh delivered the Presidential address and […]
E-Edition
NY/NJ/CT
AIA Celebrates Diwali at Time Square, New York City
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Under COVID conditions, not being able to organize their iconic Diwali festival at South Street Seaport , the AIA chose the center of the universe -the Times Square- to celebrate one […]
Entertainment
Chitrangda Singh lost modeling assignments because of skin color
Actress Chitrangda Singh has revealed that she has faced discrimination in the industry owing to her skin colour. In an interview with Bombay Times, Chitrangda said that she “faced biases” while growing up and also […]
India
Special Sikh jatha to Pakistan on Gurpurb: MEA
New Delhi (TIP): India will send a special Sikh jatha to Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib (Nov 27- Dec 1) on the occasion of the 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, Ministry of […]
India
Nations Supporting Terrorists Should Be Held Guilty: PM at BRICS Meet
New Delhi (TIP): Asserting that terrorism is the “biggest problem” facing the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, Nov 17, said there is a need to ensure that countries supporting and assisting terrorists are […]
Coronavirus
At Rs 1,000, India could get Covid vaccine by April next year, says Serum Institute CEO
New Delhi (TIP): Vaccine maker Serum Institute of India’s CEO Adar Poonawalla on Thursday, Nov 19, said the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine should be available for healthcare workers and elderly people by around February 2021 and […]
Coronavirus
Rs 2,000 Fine For Not Wearing Mask In Delhi
New Delhi (TIP): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a steep Rs 2,000 fine — up from the current Rs 500 — for those caught without masks, to help control the coronavirus surge that’s […]
Coronavirus
India’s coronavirus cases go beyond 90 lakh
New Delhi (TIP): India’s Covid-19 caseload surpassed the 90-lakh mark on Friday with 45,882 new cases, while the recoveries surged to 84.28 lakh pushing the national recovery rate to 93.6 per cent, according to the […]
India
Tainted Bihar minister Mewalal Chaudhary quits hours after taking charge
Patna (TIP): Bihar Education Minister Mewalal Chaudhary on Thursday, Nov 19, resigned from the post after being slammed for corruption charges. Mewalal Chaudhary has been facing flak from the opposition parties, especially the RJD, ever […]
India
After Kapil Sibal’s Remarks, Sonia Gandhi Names 4 ‘Dissenters’ To Panels
New Delhi (TIP): Days after Kapil Sibal’s comments about the Congress’ decline sparked another bout of infighting, party chief Sonia Gandhi has included four members of the dissenting camp in three committees set up to […]
India
ED registers money laundering charges in TRP manipulation case
Mumbai (TIP): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) registered a money laundering case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in the Television Rating Points (TRP) manipulation case. ED’s case is based on Mumbai police’s FIR that […]
India
4 Jaish terrorists killed in Nagrota got orders from Masood Azhar’s brother
New Delhi (TIP): Early Thursday, Nov 19, morning, an encounter between a group of terrorists and security forces happened at the Ban toll plaza near Nagrota. By the end of it, four terrorists were dead, […]
World
Douglas Stuart wins Booker for debut novel
London (TIP): New York-based Scottish writer Douglas Stuart has won the prestigious 50,000-pound Booker Prize for his autobiographical debut novel ‘Shuggie Bain’, beating Indian-origin author Avni Doshi’s ‘Burnt Sugar’. ‘Shuggie Bain’ is tale of love […]
Asia
Ancient temple found in Pakistan
Peshawar (TIP): A Hindu temple, believed to have been constructed 1,300 years ago, has been discovered by Pakistani and Italian archaeological experts at a mountain in Swat district of northwest Pakistan. The discovery was made […]
Asia
Singapore PM’s sis-in-law suspended from practising law over improper handling of family will
Singapore (TIP): Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s sister-in-law was on Friday barred from practising law for 15 months over professional misconduct in her handling of the final will of Lee Kuan Yew, the founding […]