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NRI businessman from Kerala donates Rs 11 crore for earthquake-hit Turkey, Syria
KOCHI (TIP): UAE-based entrepreneur from Kerala Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings, has donated Rs 11 crore as aid for earthquake-hit Turkey and Syria. The aid has been handed over to the […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin Sikhs in US told to shave or face strict action, slam correctional agency’s discriminatory beard policy
SACRAMENTO (TIP): Members of the penal law enforcement agency in the US state of California are now required to shave their facial hair, regardless of any religious or medical reasons they may have for keeping […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Neal Mohan set to head YouTube
Susan Wojcicki steps down as CEO of YouTube NEW YORK (TIP): Indian-American Neal Mohan will be the new YouTube CEO, as current head Susan Wojcicki has announced to step down after 25 years at the […]
Indian Americans
Four Indian Americans elected to National Academy of Engineering
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Four Indian Americans are among 106 new members elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), while three Indians figure among 18 new international members. The seven Indian origin engineers — Shorya […]
Indian Americans
Indian American employer Amee Patel ordered to pay $69K overtime
MICHIGAN (TIP): An Indian-origin owner and operator of three nursing homes in the US state of Michigan had to pay back $69,000 to managers who were not paid their overtime, according to a federal investigation. […]
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Indian-origin Sikh boy asked to remove turban during football match in Spain
MADRID (TIP): In Spain, a Sikh boy was asked by a referee to remove his turban during a football match. The whole situation was “humiliating” for 15-year-old Gurpreet Singh. The reason given to Gurpreet Singh from Arratia C […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Arvind Raman named dean of Purdue engineering college
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (TIP): Arvind Raman, a longtime Indian American administrator and faculty member at Purdue University has been appointed the new John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering effective April 1. An […]
Indian Americans
Indian American artist’s contribution behind America’s first art tunnel
HOUSTON (TIP): When traveling between terminals D and E at the George Bush International Airport in Houston, Texas you will be amazed to see an immersive audio-visual treat. Unveiled earlier this year, the Aquarius Art Tunnel […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Apsara Iyer named President of Harvard Law Review
BOSTON (TIP): The Harvard Law Review has elected Apsara Iyer as its 137th president, making her the first Indian American woman to head the prestigious publication in its 136-year history. The 29-year-old Harvard Law School […]
Indian Americans
First Indian-origin officer of US’ Milwaukee police retires after 21 years
MILWAUKI , WI (TIP): The first Indian police officer of Milwaukee city in the United States has retired after serving 21 years in the force, a media report said. Balbir Mahay was honored, and his […]
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Indian American Shasti Conrad is the first South Asian elected for post of Washington State Democratic Party chair
WASHINGTON , D.C. (TIP): Indian American political consultant Shasti Conrad has been elected as the new chair of the Washington State Democratic Party, becoming the youngest and first Indian American woman to serve as a […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Harmeet Dhillon loses election to head Republican Party
SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): Chandigarh-born Harmeet Dhillon has lost her bid to head the Republican National Committee (RNC) despite a spirited fight against the US party’s establishment that drew broad support. The current RNC chair Ronna […]
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First Indian American to win Miss World America Shree Saini joins prayer for World Peace
SEATTLE (TIP): Shree Saini, the first Indian American to win the Miss World America title, joined a prayer for world peace at a function organized in Rajyoga Bhawan. She had come to meet her maternal […]
Indian Americans
British Indian Princess Sophia Duleep Singh to be honored with a commemorative Blue Plaque in UK
LONDON (TIP): Sophia Duleep Singh, the daughter of Maharaja Duleep Singh – the last ruler of the Sikh empire – and the goddaughter of Queen Victoria, is to be honored with a commemorative Blue Plaque […]
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Four Indian American lawmakers appointed members of key US House panels
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Four prominent Indian American lawmakers — Pramila Jayapal, Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Ro Khanna — have been appointed members of three key House panels, reflecting the growing influence of the community […]
Indian Americans
Indian American astronaut nominated by Joe Biden for appointment to grade of Air Force brigadier general
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian American astronaut Raja J Chari has been nominated by President Joe Biden for the appointment to the grade of Air Force brigadier general. The nomination was announced on Thursday and will […]
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Indian American City Council member Kshama Sawant introduces first law to ban caste discrimination
SEATTLE, WA (TIP): Seattle City Council’s lone socialist Indian American member Kshama Sawant has introduced first-in-the-nation legislation for the city to ban caste-based discrimination, in solidarity with its South Asian and other immigrant communities. If […]
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Indian-Americans charged with fraud, conspiracy
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Twelve people, including nine Indian-Americans and Indian nationals, were charged in the US state of Pennsylvania for allegedly engaging in a multi-faceted racketeering conspiracy through a multi-state network of dental practices and […]
Indian Americans
British-Sikh engineer wins PM Rishi Sunak’s Points of Light Award for low-cost invention
LONDON (TIP): A British Sikh engineer behind an energy-efficient manual washing machine for low-income groups around the world, inspired by his volunteering work in India, has won Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Points of Light Award. […]
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Five Indian Americans amongst 40 finalists in Regeneron Science Talent Search
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Five Indian American students are among 40 finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, America’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors, vying for over $1.8 million […]
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74th Republic Day of India celebrated at the Indian Consulate in New York
NEW YORK (TIP): The 74th Republic Day of India was celebrated at the Consulate General of India, New York with a flag hoisting ceremony on Thursday, January 26th 2023. Consul General Randhir Jaiswal unfurled the […]