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India could yet lead the world on water conservation
“Water is essential to life, yet 844 million people in the world – 1 in 9 – lack access to it. According to a report by the World Economic Forum, the water crisis is the […]
India
Editorials
KAMALA HARRIS COULD WIN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY’S NOMINATION FOR PRESIDENT IN JULY 2020
By Ven Parameswaran Before the debate Kamala Harris had the name recognition problem. Vice President Biden was well known and was enjoying a commanding lead in the polls. Kamala Harris had to formulate strategy to […]
Perspective
India could yet lead the world on water conservation
The author is sanguine that the creation of ministry of Jal Shakti by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the problem of inadequate access to safe water, removing […]
NY/NJ/CT
IALI Annual Fundraising event a Grand Success
UNIONDALE, NY (TIP): India Association of Long Island celebrated Annual Fundraising Gala Dinner on June 30th, 2019 at Marriott, Long Island. The function was attended by about 270 guests. India Association of Long Island is […]
NY/NJ/CT
India should open up its markets to US, says Noted Economist Panagariya
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): As the Trump administration is repeatedly asking India to open up its market, India should do it for its own benefit, feels noted economist Arvind Panagariya, who served as the first […]
United States
Indian Overseas Congress, USA Opens New Chapter representing Michigan State
MICHIGAN (TIP): In its continuing efforts to expand IOC, USA offices throughout USA, IOC, USA opened a New Chapter in Michigan on Sat. June 22, 2019 and installed Mr. Rajwinder Singh Grewal as the Chapter […]
United States
Sadhguru, Shankar Mahadevan, Kapil Dev, Preity Zinta at AAPI Convention
ATLANTA (TIP): Over 2,000 delegates from across the nation are attending the 37th annual convention organized by The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) from July 3rd to July 7th, 2019 at the fabulous […]
Indian Americans
Heartwarming story of Hindu Muslim unity
Manu Shah HOUSTON (TIP): There are plenty of heartwarming stories of Hindu-Muslim unity, but it’ll be hard to top the one that took place in Houston recently. The Indian Muslims Association of Greater Houston (IMAGH) […]
Frontpage News
Structural reforms needed for USD 5 trillion economy, says India’s Finance Minister
NEW DELHI (TIP): India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first budget of the second term of the Narendra Modi government on July 5. This is also the maiden budget for Sitharaman, who becomes the […]
NY/NJ/CT
TIRLOK MALIK LAUNCHES HAPPY LIFE YOGA, A NEW EDUCATIONAL PLATFORM FOR A HAPPY & HEALTHY LIVING
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): In honor of International Yoga Day 2019, HAPPY LIFE YOGA, conceptualized by Filmmaker, Restaurateur, and Ayurveda Speaker, will be launching on June 29th. The curtain raiser event for […]
India
India-Japan ties to become stronger in ‘New India’, PM Modi tells diaspora
KOBE, JAPAN (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, June 27 said the ties between India and Japan will become stronger in ‘New India’ as he thanked the Indian diaspora for being part of the […]
India
India and U.S. resolve to work through their trade differences
NEW DELHI (TIP): India and the U.S. resolved to “work through” their differences which have led to an impasse on trade issues as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosted U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo […]
NY/NJ/CT
Air India Mumbai-Newark Flight Diverted to London after Hoax Bomb Threat
LONDON / NEWARK (TIP): An Air India flight from Mumbai to Newark was diverted to London’s Stansted Airport on Thursday June 27 due to a bomb threat, according to authorities. The Boeing 777-337 was escorted by British fighter jets […]
United States
HAF Honors Kashmiri Pandits, Religion Freedom Advocates, Legislators, Linguists at Annual DC Reception
WASHINGTON (TIP): On Monday June 24th, more than 300 people filled the Foreign Affairs Committee Room in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC for the Hindu American Foundation’s 16th annual Capitol Hill Reception. […]
United States
Indian Envoy woos Silicon Valley Investors for Next Phase of India’s Development
WASHINGTON (TIP): Describing Silicon Valley as the best regional partner of India in the social innovation arena, India’s Ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla expressed hope that more VC funding from Silicon Valley will […]
Frontpage News
Trump arrives in Osaka for G-20 Summit; to meet Modi, Xi and Putin
OSAKA /WASHINGTON (TIP): US President Donald Trump on Thursday, June 27, arrived in Osaka, Japan to attend the G-20 Summit over the weekend and to hold discussions on a host of bilateral and global issues […]
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India’s Modi and Japan’s Abe discuss economy, bullet train
OSAKA, JAPAN (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, June 27, held wide-ranging talks with his Japanese counterpart, Shinzo Abe, on the global economy, fugitive economic offenders and disaster management, and announced that President Ram […]
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India Secures UNSC Non-Permanent Membership with Unanimous Support of Asia-Pacific Group
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): In an extremely significant diplomatic victory for India, the Asia-Pacific group of the world body, including Pakistan and China, unanimously endorsed India’s candidature for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security […]
Frontpage News
Huge Enthusiasm for Yoga: More than 15,000 people participated in various Yoga Day Celebrations
NEW YORK (TIP): Consulate General of India in collaboration with Friends of Yoga celebrated the 5th International Day of Yoga on June 23rd, 2019 at Fair Bridge Hotel & Conference Center, 195 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, […]
Editorials
Why social media needs to be regulated
By Manish Tewari The big social media platforms are not only monopolies in themselves but also the equivalents of a public square, albeit a digital one. The big five of the virtual civilization are now […]
Perspective
What a $5 trillion economy would look like
By Pulapre Balakrishnan At the meeting of the Governing Council of the NITI Aayog , middle of June, , Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the target of a $5 trillion economy […]
Frontpage News
5th International Day of Yoga Celebrations kick off at the United Nations
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): 5th International Day of Yoga celebrations kicked off at the United Nations, with a laser lighting display of Yoga at the iconic United Nations building, June 19. After the overwhelming success of […]
Frontpage News
India dismisses Pak media reports on ‘Resumption of Dialogue’, Islamabad plays down hype
NEW DELHI (TIP): India on June 20 rejected a Pakistani media report claiming New Delhi is ready for talks with Islamabad, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar made no such […]
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No communication on H-1B visa cap received from US, says India
NEW YORK / NEW DELHI (TIP): According to a media report, the US is considering restrictions on H-1B visa that allow foreign professionals to work in that country. However, India has not received any communication […]
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International Day of Yoga Celebrations Planned in Houston
Manu Shah HOUSTON, TX (TIP): The Consulate General of India, Houston in collaboration with Friends of Yoga, is organizing several events across Texas to celebrate the 5th International Day of Yoga. This ancient Indian practice […]