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US University Receives USD 1.5 Million Grant For Jainism Studies
Washington: An Indian-origin philanthropist, Mohini Jain, has made a grant of USD 1.5 million to University of California (UC) Davis to advance studies in Jainism. Mohini Jain, a retired teacher, gave the gift which will establish the […]
India
AS MANY AS 27 US LAWMAKERS TO VISIT INDIA
As many as 27 US lawmakers will be visiting India this month in what Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna regards as “a very important milestone” that is demonstrative of the high degree of American interest in […]
Indian Americans
International Fashion Designer Mac Duggal all set to dazzle NY this weekend with his exquisite Winter/Fall 2017 collection
Attendees will get a first-hand look at the Fall/Winter 2017 collections. Mac Duggal’s designs have been previously covered by prestigious publications including WWD, Elle, and Seventeen, coveted by A-list celebrities such as Eva Longoria, Khloe […]
Indian Americans
BAPS Celebrates Indian American Culture at the Texas Capitol Building in Austin
A prominent Hindu organization in local communities across Texas, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) hosted a celebration of Indian American Culture at the historic Texas State Capitol in Austin on February 1. The celebration was sponsored […]
Indian Americans
Shalabh Kumar “Shally” is writing his autobiography?
CHICAGO (TIP): Shalabh Kumar “Shally”, the man behind Hindu Republican Coalition which supported Trump in his presidential campaign, is believed to be biding his time to get a position in Trump administration. Now that he […]
Education
Purdue University Indian Professor named as Jefferson Science Fellow; Indian Student among 2017-2018 Churchill Scholars
WASHINGTON (TIP): It was a double bonanza for Indian academics at #PurdueUniversity, Indiana. Indian American Karthik Kannan, a Professor at Purdue’s Krannert School of Management, was named to the 2017-18 class of Jefferson Science Fellows, […]
India
Indian American celebrity Padma Lakshmi on a book-promotion tour in India
NEW YORK (TIP): The Emmy-nominated host of the reality TV show Top Chef will be speaking at MOP Vaishnav College in Nungamakkam, Chennai, around 11 a.m., on February 14th, her news media statement read. She […]
Indian Americans
Former NYC Health& Hospitals CEO Dr. Ram Raju takes key role at Northwell Health
NEW YORK (TIP):Dr. Ram Raju, former president and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, is joining Northwell Health, the largest healthcare provider in the state of New York. Raju, who in November stepped down from […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Model/ Actor Prakash Patil is “Mr. UNITED NATIONS 2016-17”
International Model/Actor – Prakash Patil was nominated as Mr. USA from USA at United Nations Pageant World finals and brought home the winning title the “MR. United Nations 2016”. The Pageant was held in Knutsford […]
India
USCIS to increase scrutiny of Indian IT firms, L-1 visa holders will be under the scanner
WASHINGTON, DC (TIP) – US is getting ready to crack down on the number of foreign workers brought into the country with L-1 visas over the course of this year, meaning that Indian IT companies […]
Education
Indian-American student from Texas named 2017 Presidential scholar nominee
MISSOURI CITY (TIP): Shreya Bhadriraju, an Indian-American teen is among 60 students in the US who have been nominated for the 2017 Presidential Scholars program for exemplifying academic and artistic excellence. A student of Elkins […]
Indian Americans
IAPC Atlanta Chapter Celebrates Republic Day
The Indo American Press Club (IAPC) celebrated India’s 68th Republic Day as it formally launched its Atlanta chapter on January 28 at the Global Mall. The event brought together top community leaders of different faiths, […]
Indian Americans
Dr. Neeta Jain sworn in as Democratic District Leader for Assembly District 25
NEW YORK (TIP): New York City Democrats were at Queens College on January 21st, 2017 for the swearing in ceremony of Dr. Neeta Jain as the Democratic District Leader for Assembly District 25, Part B […]
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Indian American writer Bharati Mukherjee dies at 76
Bharati Mukherjee, whose works examined the Indian American immigrant experience, died on Saturday, January 28, at the New York University Hospital. Mukherjee was suffering from rheumatoid arthritis in the past few years. She suffered from […]
Indian Americans
Indian-American lawmakers slam RHC
Indian-American lawmakers have slammed the US-based Republican Hindu Coalition for supporting President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration, which they alleged takes the country backwards “towards dark times”. “As the most senior Indian-American member of […]
Indian Americans
Two Indian American authors make it to Wellcome Book Prize 2017 longlist
NEW YORK (TIP): Two Indian Americans – Dr Siddhartha Mukherjee and late Stanford neurosurgeon Dr. Paul Kalanithi were among those longlisted for 2017 Wellcome Book Prize. Siddhartha Mukherjee is a cancer physician and researcher, a […]
United States
Indian American charged with impersonating US Tax Official: Abhijeetsinh Jadega of Miami, Florida, faces 12-count indictment
MIAMI, FL (TIP): A 29-year-old Indian American man and another person have been charged with pretending to be US tax officials and falsely representing victims from the department to pay money to their bank accounts, […]
India
Ashok Amritraj Appointed UN in India Goodwill Ambassador for Sustainable Development Goals
Award-winning Hollywood film producer and Wimbledon tennis player, Ashok Amritraj has been appointed the United Nations in India Goodwill Ambassador for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Chairman and CEO of the Hyde Park Entertainment Group, […]
Indian Americans
New York Asian Women’s Center Changes Name to Womankind
The New York Asian Women’s Center, a leader in providing innovative and award-winning multilingual and culturally responsive services to survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual violence and later in life abuse, officially changed its […]
Indian Americans
FIA celebrates Republic Day with zest and fervor
As per tradition, the newly elected officials of the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) of the tristate (NY, NJ &CT) took the oath of office during India’s Republic Day celebration on January 28th at the […]
Indian Americans
Indian American leaders Condemn Trump’s “Extreme Vetting” Executive Order
WASHINGTON (TIP): On February 1, the Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Victory Fund held a press conference with Members of Congress and Indian American leaders at the National Press Club to condemn the Trump […]
Indian Americans
Nikki Haley sworn in as US ambassador to the UN
On January 25, Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley was sworn in as US ambassador to the United Nations. Vice President Mike Pence swore in Haley who served as the 116th Governor of South Carolina […]
Education
13 Indian-American Students named Finalists in “Super Bowl of Science”
Thirteen Indian-American students, including one each from New York and New Jersey, were among 40 high school students who were declared finalists Jan. 24 in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the oldest and most prestigious […]
Indian Americans
Indian-American attorney appointed to key White House post
WASHINGTON(TIP): US President Donald Trump has appointed prominent Indian-American attorney Uttam Dhillon to a key White House position to assist him on ethics and compliance matters. Dhillon, who served as chief oversight counsel for the […]