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Mridangam Maestro T. S. Nandakumar: A Cultural Ambassador of India
By Ajay Ghosh BRIDGEWATER, NJ (TIP): Well known around the world for his mastery of the Mridangam, a percussion instrument that is a primary rhythmic accompaniment in Carnatic music ensemble, and with expertise in various […]
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Indian-origin UK based woman charged with murder of 10-year-old daughter
LONDON (TIP): A 33-year-old Indian-origin woman on Wednesday, March 6, appeared before a UK court charged with the murder of her 10-year-old daughter, who was found dead at their home in a town in the […]
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Ramesh Singh Arora becomes Pakistan’s first Sikh minister in Punjab
Belonging to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party, Arora has returned to the Lahore provincial assembly for the third term after winning the February 8 polls LAHORE (TIP): Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, an influential minority leader, […]
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Indian-origin executives appointed to UK’s Competition and Markets Authority board
LONDON (TIP): Indian-origin executives with years of experience in the field of law and finance have been appointed to the board of the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), a non-ministerial department responsible for strengthening […]
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Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, British Indian chef Asma Khan win India-UK Achievers Honours
The award recognizes the achievements of Indian students and alumni who have pursued an international programme of study LONDON (TIP): Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and British Indian chef Asma Khan were among the winners of the […]
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Indian American Republican candidate Vin Kruttiventi, vying for a seat in CA 14th district
SACRAMENTO (TIP): Vin (Vinay) Kruttiventi is an Indian American Republican, who is vying for a seat in the 14th Congressional District, home to a large Indian American community. Kruttiventi secured 17.8 percent of the vote […]
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Indian American coach Sean Desai joins Los Angeles Rams in senior defensive role
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American coach Sean Desai, who was relieved of his duties after just one season as the Eagles’ defensive coordinator, is expected to be hired by the Los Angeles Rams in a […]
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Indian – origin classical dancer, MFA student shot dead during evening walk
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP)- In a tragic incident, Amarnath Ghosh, a Bharatnatyam and Kuchupudi dancer from Kolkata, pursuing a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, was shot dead during […]
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Bank fraud accused having Interpol Red Notice against him repatriated from US
Rajiv Mehta, an accused in a 25-year-old alleged fraud case, where he intercepted the bank drafts which he used to encash later had been on the run since 2000 WASHINGTON (TIP): The CBI has successfully […]
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Two Indian Americans bag Gates Cambridge Scholarship at the University of Cambridge
NEW JERSEY (TIP) : Two Indian Americans — Sadhana Lolla and Ishan Kalburge — are among 26 academically outstanding and socially committed US citizens selected to be part of the 2024 class of Gates Cambridge Scholars at […]
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Indian American Sikh teen rolls out album of Gurbani Shabad Kirtan in 31 ragas of Guru Granth Sahib
ALBANY, NY (TIP): A 12-year-old Arjanveer Singh has come out with an album of Gurbani Shabad Kirtan in 31 ragas of Guru Granth Sahib, qualifying him as a prodigy. Based at Albany, New York he […]
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Indian American healthcare executive Smriti Kirubanandan appointed MD of Accenture’s healthcare practice
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP) : Indian American healthcare business executive Smriti Kirubanandan is joining Accenture as Managing Director of the firm’s healthcare practice. Kirubanandan, 36, “emerges as a contemporary Renaissance figure, achieving significant milestones as a […]
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Indian American Former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan launches Zeteo, a new digital media venture
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): British Indian American liberal commentator Mehdi Hasan, who departed from MSNBC last month following the controversial cancellation of his weekly show in November, is preparing to launch his own digital media company, Zeteo. […]
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Indian American executive Sidhartha Nair joins Alta Equipment Group as director
SAN FRANCISCO (TIP) : Indian American executive Sidhartha Nair has joined Alta Equipment Group Inc, a leading provider of premium material handling, construction and environmental processing equipment and related services, as a director. Nair, 52, currently […]
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Indian American executive Reema Poddar elected to Oceaneering International board
HOUSTON (TIP): Indian American business executive Reema Poddar has been elected to the Board of Directors of Texas-based technology company Oceaneering International, Inc. as an independent, non-executive director for a two-year term. Poddar has also […]
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Indian American computer engineer Ashok Veeraraghavan wins award for revolutionary imaging technology
HOUSTON (TIP): Trailblazing Indian American computer engineer Ashok Veeraraghavan has won the 2024 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Award in Engineering for his revolutionary imaging technology that seeks to make the invisible visible. Veeraraghavan, Professor of […]
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Four Indian American brothers win $7 billion in California property dispute
LOS ANGELES (TIP): In one of the largest verdicts in the US in a decade, four brothers from India have been awarded $7 billion after a 20year legal battle with a fifth brother over alleged […]
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Eight Indian-origin women among 50 CNBC Changemakers
NEW YORK (TIP): Five Indian American and three other Indian origin women are among this year’s 50 “CNBC Changemakers: Women Transforming Business,” an annual list spotlighting women whose accomplishments have left an indelible mark on […]
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Indian American man arrested in connection with father’s murder in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ (TIP): A 32-year-old Indian American man, Melvin Thomas, has been arrested in connection with the death of his 61-year-old father, Manuel V. Thomas, in their Paramus, New Jersey home. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s […]
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Three Indian Americans appointed to key jobs by California Governor
Parminder Aujla SACRAMENTO (TIP) : California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed three Indian Americans to key posts in his administration. aginder Dhillon, of Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Director of Program Support in the Division […]
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Indian American leader Manjusha Kulkarni wins 2024 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Manjusha Kulkarni, Executive Director of AAPI Equity Alliance, has won the James Irvine Foundation award for confronting hate and discrimination against AAPI communities with data, partnerships, and policy solutions. Kulkarni is one […]
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Dr Samir Shah is the first Indian – origin Chairman of BBC
The 72-year-old has now been confirmed in the 1,60,000 pounds per year and four-year term role to take charge from March 4 LONDON (TIP): India-born media executive Dr Samir Shah was on Thursday confirmed as […]