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Modi, May hold talks on infusing new energy into post-Brexit bilateral ties
Modi launches Bharat Ki Baat Sabke Saath at a meeting with NRIs LONDON(TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, April 16, assured his British counterpart Theresa May that the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union […]
United States
Indian American Sikhs set Guinness World Record of tying 9000 turbans in 8 hours in New York
NEW YORK CITY(TIP): About 9000 turbans were tied in eight hours to make it a Guinness World Record by Sikhs of New York, an organization promoting the Sikh religion, at the annual Turban Day held […]
United States
Indian American owned cryptocurrency company under SEC scanner
NEW YORK(TIP): The Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) is investigating into an alleged securities fraud with a cryptocurrency Longfin company founded by an Indian American. According to the complaint filed by SEC in federal court […]
Indian Americans
Indian American high school student on a mission to revive a nation-wide movement by the name “The American Iftar Dinner”
DES MOINES, IOWA(TIP): Fez Zafar, an Indian American high school student from Iowa, has started a nation-wide movement by the name “The American Iftar Dinner” that aims at showing the world that the United States […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Democrat Suraj Patel raises $1.1 million to challenge incumbent Carolyn Maloney
NEW YORK(TIP): Indian American Democrat Suraj Patel, who is running for New York’s 12th District, has raised nearly $1.1 million ahead of his primary on June 26, 2018. In the Democratic primary, Patel along with […]
Indian Americans
Indian American family from California still missing
SAN JOSE(TIP): Four Indian Americans; Sandeep Thottapilly (42), his wife, Soumya (38), and their two children Siddhant (12) and Saachi (9) have been missing since April 5. They left for a road trip from Portland, […]
Indian Americans
Indian American hate crime victim delivered justice
PITTSBURGH(TIP): A US district court last week sentenced Pennsylvania resident Jeffrey Burgess after he was found guilty of physically attacking Indian American Ankur Mehta and abusing him with racial expletives. According to the sentence delivered […]
Indian Americans
Indian Origin Engineer in US Pleads Guilty to Raising Money for top Al Qaida Leader
HOUSTON(TIP): A 38-year-old Indian engineer Ibrahim Zubair Mohammad, in the US state of Ohio, accused of funding a top al-Qaida leader, has pleaded guilty to concealment of financing of terrorism. The accused sent money to […]
United States
NAMAM Excellence Award 2018 winners announced
EDISON, NJ(TIP): A community activist & leader, a successful businessman, an industrialist, a scientist, a renowned musician, a young prodigy, an organ donor, and a journalist have made it to The NAMAM Excellence Award 2018 […]
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Highland Mayor and Council to issue proclamation for Sikh Awareness Month
Middlesex County Council proclaims April as Sikh Awareness and appreciation Month I.S. Saluja EDISON, NJ(TIP): Asa di war Group has been invited to receive from Highland Mayor and Council, a proclamation for Sikh Awareness Month […]
United States
The Truth Behind Failed Pritam Musical Concert in New Jersey
These concerts have nothing to do with our culture, rich music and traditions. The ball was set rolling as early as the 2nd-3rdweek of January 2018 to sabotage the show on the issue of nationality […]
United States
Sikhs celebrate Turban Day at Times Square
Thousands of turbans tied to spread awareness about Sikh Identity I.S. Saluja NEW YORK CITY(TIP): Many Sikh organizations across the U.S. have been much concerned with the attacks on turbaned Sikhs who were mistaken for […]
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Indian American inducted into 2018 RGV Walk of Fame in Texas
DALLAS (TIP): Indian American Barry Patel has been inducted into 2018 Rio Grande Valley Walk of Fame at State Farm Arena which was sponsored by the City of Hidalgo, Texas, according to a Valley Morning […]
United States
Documentary featuring South Asian Spelling Bee debuts at film festivals nationally
NEW YORK(TIP): The soon to be released “Breaking the Bee” documentary that details the rise and dominance of the Indian American diaspora in spelling bees has been accepted into major Film Festival circuits, Daisy Walia […]
United States
Ilaiyaraaja the King of Raaga Enthrals audiences in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL(TIP): Chicagoland’s much awaited dream came true when music maestro, Ilaiyaraaja, performed live with the Budapest Symphony Orchestra from Hungary and Indian Classical Musicians on Saturday March 24 at the Naperville Yard Center. The […]
United States
Sikhs of New York Presents Turban Day on April 7th in Times Square
Non-profit Organization Hopes to Tie 10,000 Turbans to Educate About Sikhism NEW YORK CITY, NY(TIP): Turban is a quintessential part of Sikh identity and represents the most pertinent element of the Sikh Faith that teaches them […]
United States
Senator Vin Gopal honors 11 members of South Asian Community
PISCATAWAY, NJ(TIP): Senator Vin Gopal was honored to recognize several outstanding members of the South-Asian American community Friday, March 30 at the Deewan Banquet Hall. The 2018 honorees include: Entrepreneur of the Year Chirag Patel, […]
United States
AIA Organizes Desi Next Bowling Event to promote networking among young families
LONG ISLAND, NY(TIP): The Association of Indians in America, NY Chapter (AIA-NY) organized its first Bowling Event under its recently launched cultural exchange group called “Desi Next” at AMF Syosset Lanes in Long Island on […]
United States
IDC Mourns the Passing of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, South African Anti-Apartheid Crusader
NEW YORK(TIP): The Indian Diaspora Council International (IDC) joins in solidarity with organizations, institutions, agencies, advocacy groups and individuals in South Africa and other countries in mourning the passing of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela who passed away […]
United States
New Jersey public library celebrating Hindu festival Holi
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ(TIP): New Brunswick Free Public Library (NBFPL) in New Jersey, run by the City of New Brunswick, is celebrating Hindu festival of Holi on April 7. There is no charge to participate in […]
Indian Americans
Indian origin scientist in the UK is leading a new high-speed space camera project
LONDON(TIP): An Indian origin scientist in the UK, Professor Vik Dhillon, is leading a new high-speed space camera project that is expected to revolutionize our understanding of stars and black holes. Professor Dhillon and his team […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Republican Aakash Patel raises $25K for Hillsborough Commission Campaign in March
FLORIDA(TIP): Indian American Republican & entrepreneur Aakash Patel has raised $25,500 for his campaign in March. “I am extremely excited about the continued momentum of our campaign. Our hard work is reflected in the fundraising […]