Other News
At the Crossroads: the Glen Cove Gurdwara
By I.J. Singh & Neena I. Singh There is no doubt that our beloved gurdwara is at an existential crisis at this time. We will stumble through it but will we learn any lessons? Look […]
indians abroad
E-Edition
United States
Ramesh Chennithala, Opposition Party leader in Kerala implores NRIs to support democracy and freedom
LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK(TIP): Ramesh Chennithala, the opposition party leader in Kerala urged the NRIs in America to take an active part in defense of democracy and freedom in India. He was expressing his opinion […]
United States
Nassau County Celebrates Vaisakhi: 8 honored on the occasion
MINEOLA, NY(TIP): Nassau County organized the annual Vaisakhi celebrations in the Legislative Chamber in Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building, June 22. Hon. Richard Nicoletto, Nassau County Presiding Officer delivered the keynote address, in the […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Seema Nanda appointed as the new CEO of Democratic National Committee
WASHINGTON D.C.(TIP): Indian American Seema Nanda has been appointed as the new CEO of the Democratic National Committee. Announcing the appointment, DNC said in a press release that Nanda, who served on the transition team […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin UK based Swaraj Paul to Donate Substantially to London Zoo
LONDON(TIP): Indian-origin UK based industrialist Lord Swaraj Paul has come to the rescue of London Zoo once again and will provide a substantial financial donation for the world-famous zoo’s latest transformation project. Earlier, Lord Paul had […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Top Lawyer Appointed Acting Head of Drug Enforcement Agency
WASHINGTON(TIP): Indian American White House top lawyer, Uttam Dhillon, has been appointed as the new Acting Administrator of the crucial Drug Enforcement Agency that combats the smuggling and use of narcotics in the US. Mr. […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin Man Killed Brother-in-Law in UK
LONDON (TIP): An Indian-origin paranoid, schizophrenic man, who was allowed into the UK following “an administrative error “, has been sentenced to five years in jail for murdering his brother-in-law. Sukhwinder Singh, 41, became delusional and […]
United States
Houston based entrepreneur Amit Bhandari donates $50,000 to Ekal’s Digital Literacy Program
By Manu Shah HOUSTON (TIP): Houston based entrepreneur Amit Bhandari and his wife Arpita shaped their own American dream but along the way they also nurtured the aspirations of thousands of children, whether in the […]
India
Indian appointed head of top Chinese biz institute
BEIJING(TIP): Dr. Dipak Jain, a prominent Indian professor in the US, has been appointed as the new head of a top global business school in China, according to a media report. Jain, 61, will take […]
E-Edition
United States
Schools to stay closed in 7 districts of New York state on Diwali day
NEW YORK(TIP): Seven school districts in New York state will reportedly stay closed on November seven, the day of most popular Hindu festival Diwali; while another one has announced “student recess” on November seven. Schools […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin Gang men Jailed For Hacking British Sikh Man To Death In London
LONDON(TIP): Indian-origin gang men found guilty of hacking a British Sikh man to death as revenge for sleeping with one of their wives have been sentenced to over 90 years in prison at the Old Bailey […]
Indian Americans
Indian Americans Charged In $16 Million US Postal Service Fraud
WASHINGTON(TIP): Indian Americans owners of a bulk-mailing company in suburban Chicago, were today charged for swindling the US Postal Service of at least $16 million. Owner and operator of Prodigy Mailing Services, Yogesh Patel and Arvind […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin British Sikh Football Fan Faces Racism
LONDON (TIP): An Indian-origin Sikh football fan, Gagan, was targeted in a vile and racist letter due to his “skin color” after he put up British flags on his shop window, according to media reports. Gagan, […]
Indian Americans
Indian Origin Amul Thapar among Potential Supreme Court nominees to replace Justice Kennedy
WASHINGTON(TIP): Indian Origin Amul Thapar, 49 is one of the potential Supreme Court nominees to replace Justice Kennedy. Amul Thapar, 49, a McConnell favorite, was handpicked by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to serve as […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin Sikh Lawyer Appointed as the Judicial Commissioner of Singapore’s Apex Court
SINGAPORE(TIP): Dedar Singh Gill, an Indian-origin leading intellectual property lawyer of Singapore has been appointed as a judicial commissioner of the country’s Supreme Court, according to an official statement. Gill, 59, has been appointed by President […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Aruna Miller loses Democratic primary in Maryland’s 6th Congressional District
MARYLAND (TIP): Indian American Aruna Miller lost the Democratic primary for the state’s open sixth congressional district on June 26. Miller finished second with 17,315 votes, roughly 5,000 fewer than the winner, businessman David Trone. […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin Woman allegedly Murdered by Maid in Singapore
SINGAPORE(TIP): A 70-year-old Indian-origin woman, Mehrotra Shashi, has been allegedly murdered at her home in Singapore by a maid from Myanmar, police said. She was found lying motionless in her 12th story unit in the Choa […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin Man in UK Faces Trial for Rape
LONDON(TIP): Sanjay Naker, an Indian-origin finance consultant from north London is on trial for allegedly raping an 18-year-old female after a night out drinking with his colleagues. Mr. Sanjay denies three charges of rape, one count […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin British Man Jailed for “Stirring Up Hatred Online”
LONDON (TIP): Rhodenne Chand, an Indian-origin British man was found guilty of stirring up racial hatred online at Birmingham Crown Court on June 26. He has been sentenced to 20 months in jail. He posted Islamophobic […]
United States
The 2018 South Asian Spelling Bee Kicks Off the Season with 4 Regionals
WASHINGTON (TIP): Continuing its quest for the best speller in the community, the 2018 South Asian Spelling Bee (www.SouthAsianSpellingBee.com) traveled to Illinois, California, Maryland, and North Carolina this past weekend with stops in Chicago, The […]
United States
Vaishnav Samaj of Midwest (VSM), Shreejidwar Haveli celebrates 10th Patotsav (Anniversary) in a traditional way including Chappan Bhog Manorath
CHICAGO, IL (TIP): Vaishnav Samaj of Midwest (VSM), Shreejidwar Haveli, Addison, Illinois celebrated 3 days their 10th Patotsav (Anniversary) in a grand fashion, including hosting Chappan Bhog Manorath. The historical celebration was attended by more than […]
United States
Indians detained in US ‘in shackles’: India’s Consulate General in San Francisco seeking access
PORTLAND USA(TIP) Three men bunked in a small cell for more than 22 hours a day. No access to legal help. Lawyers willing to help pro bono, but authorities say no. In shackles and forced […]
United States
“Kali” Way Street Co-Naming Approved by Community Board
NEW YORK(TIP): The Indian Diaspora Council International (IDC) is pleased to announce that the initiative by IDC president Ashook Ramsaran co-naming 1 block of 169th Street between Highland Avenue and Hillside Avenue, Jamaica, New York, […]