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Farmers’ Struggle in India is a test of democracy in the country
Once again, the government of India has failed to respect democratic temper. Continuing with their tactics of delaying ac ceptance of the genuine demands of far mers to repeal the farm laws enacted in […]
Perspective
India’s farmers deserve our gratitude and support
Some BJP leaders went as far as to call the protesting farmers anti-nationals. It is quite bizarre to hear folks who have abstained during the Independence struggle against the British calling the people of Punjab […]
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The government’s effort to portray these laws as empowering the farmers have failed not because of any fault of the public relations campaigns but because of the inherent content of these laws The democratic mode […]
Indian American
Indian-Origin Health Expert Anil Soni appointed First Chief of The WHO Foundation
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian-origin global health expert Anil Soni has been appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer of the newly launched The WHO Foundation, which works alongside the World Health Organization to address most pressing […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Pramila Jayapal elected Chair of powerful Congressional Progressive Caucus
WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has been elected as the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), making her one of the most powerful US lawmakers for the 117th Congress. Ms Jayapal, 55, who […]
Indian American
Indian American astronaut Raja Chari in NASA Moon mission
FLORIDA (TIP): Indian American Raja Chari is one of 18 astronauts chosen by NASA to form the Artemis Team and help pave the way for the next lunar missions including landing the first woman and […]
Indian American
Indian-Origin Raj Chouhan elected Speaker of Canada’s British Columbia Province
TORONTO(TIP): Raj Chouhan, an Indian-origin legislator in Canada, has been elected as the Speaker of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly, becoming first from the community to occupy the post, according to a report. Mr Chouhan, […]
Indian Americans
Two Indian American IITians named PanIIT Institute Life Fellows
NEW YORK (TIP): Two Indian Americans, Sanjiv Goyal, IIT Delhi, and Sunil Hali, IIT Roorkee, are among four eminent IITians given IIT Alumni Council’s Life Fellowship of the PanIIT Institute initiative for their contribution to […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Vivek Murthy to bring approach learnt at his immigrant parents’ clinic
WILMIMGTON, DELAWARE(TIP): Chosen to be America’s Doctor again, Vivek Murthy, “grandson of a poor farmer in India” says he will bring to his expanded role to fight the raging coronavirus pandemic an approach learnt at […]
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All 50 US States and DC certify their presidential election results
– Biden projected to win 306 electoral votes, Trump set to win 232 – On Monday,, December 14, the 538-member Electoral College will meet to take forward the election process. WASHINGTON (TIP): With West Virginia […]
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FDA advisers recommend Pfizer-Bio NTech vaccine
-Biden promises 100 million vaccines in his first 100 days in office -US reported record number of 3,300 Covid deaths on December 10 WASHINGTON (TIP): A panel of independent medical experts voted on Dec. 10 […]
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Farmers reject government’s latest proposals: want ‘concrete solutions’
Doors have not been shut for dialogue, they say NEW DELHI (TIP): Responding to the renewed appeal by the Union government to the farmer unions to consider their proposal for amendments in the three agriculture […]
United States
World Food Program receives Nobel Peace Prize for combating hunger worldwide
NEW YORK (TIP): The World Food Programme received Nobel Peace Prize on Thursday, December, in an event very different from the traditional pomp-filled celebration in the Norwegian capital because of the coronavirus outbreak. In Oslo, […]
United States
U.S. continues to watch situation in India ‘very closely’
WASHINGTON (TIP): The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, an independent bipartisan committee, had recommended that India be added to the ‘Countries of Particular Concern’ list The U.S. government has and will continue to raise […]
United States
Senator Cruz praises slain Sikh police officer Dhaliwal
US Senate unanimously passed a legislation to name a post office in Houston after Dhaliwal WASHINGTON (TIP): Slain Sikh police officer Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, who was gunned down in the line of duty during a […]
United States
AAPI Welcomes Dr. Vivek Murthy’s Nomination as US Surgeon General
CHICAGO, IL (TIP): “We congratulate Dr. Vivek Murthy on his appointment as the Surgeon General of the United States” Dr. Sudhakar Jonnalagadda, President of American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) said here , […]
United States
US sues Facebook over its WhatsApp, Instagram acquisition; alleges it crushed smaller rivals
By 2012, WhatsApp had emerged as the clear global “category leader” in mobile messaging WASHINGTON (TIP): The US government and 48 states have filed parallel antitrust lawsuits against Facebook, accusing the social media giant of […]
United States
No ‘gigantic’ inaugural parade, Biden plans scaled-down ceremony to avoid spreading COVID-19
WASHINGTON (TIP): US President-elect Joe Biden has said the presidential inauguration on January 20 will not be a “gigantic” event but something closer to what the Democratic convention was like, with a lot of virtual […]
United States
U.S. sets new grim record with over 3,000 COVID deaths in single day
The previous single-day record was on May 7 at 2,769 deaths WASHINGTON (TIP): The U.S. has set a new grim record of more than 3,000 COVID-19 related deaths in a single day, reflecting a bleak […]
United States
Biden promises vaccination for100 mn people in his first hundred days in office
WASHINGTON (TIP): US President-elect Joe Biden has said that in the first 100 days of his administration, he would mandate everyone to wear a mask, ensure 100 million Covid vaccinations and reopen the majority of […]
NY/NJ/CT
Ekal Foundation’s Unprecedented$6.5 Million Magnificent Gala
Prakash Waghmare NEW YORK (TIP): On Saturday, December 5, “Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation (EVF)” hosted a magnificent Star-studded Gala, called ‘Future of India’. This Gala-2020 raised record-setting $6.5 Million in pledges & donations for the special […]
NY/NJ/CT
Children’s Hope India Gratitude Awards Conferred
NEW YORK (TIP): Children’s Hope India, a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to lifting children from poverty to prosperity in India and the United States, announced, November 28, the honorees for its first-ever Gratitude Awards, recognizing […]
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A Misnomer Causes Confusion
India’s 10- Year Multiple Entry Visa is wrongly termed as Tourist Visa Prem Bhandari recommends entry visa on departure (E-VoD) My friend Prem Bhandari who is Chairman, Jaipur Foot USA , was at JFK airport […]
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Gurdwara Baba Makhan Shah Lobana Sangat rallies to support agitating farmers in India
RICHMOND HILL, NY (TIP): Hundreds of Sikhs participated in a rally organized by the management of Gurdwara Baba Makhan Shah Lobana, one of the two largest Sikh shrines in New York, December 6. The Sikh […]