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US-India Chamber of Commerce, Dallas/Fort Worth organized a Wellness & Workplace Conference
DALLAS (TIP): On Thursday, August 24, we heard from an all-star lineup of DFW’s healthcare industry leaders at our second annual Wellness and Workplace Conference. State Senator Nathan Johnson reported on healthcare legislation that passed […]
United States
California Assembly passes anti-caste discrimination bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP) An anti-caste discrimination bill has been passed by the California State Assembly that seeks to combat caste discrimination and strengthen protections for marginalized communities across the state. The bill was passed by […]
United States
US Congress asked to update ‘woefully outdated’ immigration system
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Biden administration has asked the Congress to update the woefully outdated immigration system, the White House said Monday, August 28. “As we have said many times before, this is an outdated […]
United States
The message of Interfaith Actions comes loud and clear from the Parliament of World Religions
CHICAGO, IL (TIP): The message resonates with clarity and conviction: We must join hands, unite, and safeguard the religious rights of all faiths. The Parliament of World Religions (PoWR) has traversed a remarkable journey since […]
NY/NJ/CT
IDPUSA 12th India Day Parade in Hicksville witnessed enthusiastic participation of the community
Mallika Sherawat and Khuda Baksh were the main attractions HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): The 12th IDP USA India Day Parade on August 27, with a record number of floats and booths, clearly indicated the efforts of […]
NY/NJ/CT
Indian-American arrested in New Jersey in USD 13 million tech fraud
The count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison NEWYARK, NJ (TIP): An Indian American has been arrested in New Jersey on charge of being part of […]
NY/NJ/CT
Acclaimed Filmmaker Neha Lohia, Author Kelly Tallaksen, and Neurologist Specialist Dr. Candice J. Perkins Unite for ‘The Voice of Spirit’ – An Extraordinary Cinematic Voyage into Inner Dimensions
NEWARK (TIP): In an unprecedented collaboration and an extraordinary convergence of talent, acclaimed filmmaker Neha Lohia, renowned author Kelly Tallaksen, and esteemed vascular neurology specialist Dr. Candice J. Perkins have united to create an animated […]
Perspective
Global AI development needs robust guard rails
Amid fears of unregulated growth of cutting-edge technology, there are concerns that innovation could be the end of civilization “IT WAS THE LAUNCH OF CHATGPT BY OPEN AI WITH THE SUPPORT OF MICROSOFT EARLIER THIS […]
Breaking News
U.S. to send $250 million in weapons to Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Biden administration announced on August 29 that it will send an additional $250 million in weapons and ammunition to Ukraine as part of its ongoing support of Kyiv’s counteroffensive. The weapons […]
Breaking News
Ahead of G20 Summit, U.N. chief Guterres calls for reform of global financial institutions, climate action
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): As U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrives in India next week for the G20 Summit, the message he will take to the grouping of the world’s biggest economies will be a strong call […]
Breaking News
INDIA bloc leaders hold talks to chart out roadmap for Lok Sabha poll
Around 63 representatives from 28 political parties to attend the meet, says Sharad Pawar MUMBAI (TIP): The first leg of the India National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) coalition’s third meeting kicked off on August 31 […]
Breaking News
Dell, HP among 40 companies looking to set up plants in India
NEW DELHI (TIP): A total of 40 companies, including established players like Dell and Hewlett Packard (HP), are participating directly under a scheme to manufacture laptops, tablets and servers in India. Other major players such […]
Breaking News
Adani group used ‘opaque’ funds in stocks: Report
Rahul Gandhi asks Modi to come clean on the accusations NEW DELHI / MUMBAI (TIP): The Adani group on Thursday, August 31, battled accusations about the use of “opaque funds from tax havens in […]
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Playing out a farce: On government and legislature functioning in Manipur
The Manipur Assembly disregards duty by adjourning sine die at a time of crisis Given what transpired on Tuesday, it is difficult not to term the functioning of the government and the legislature in conflict-ridden […]
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J&K poll process
With the Centre telling the Supreme Court that elections can be held in Jammu and Kashmir ‘anytime now’, there is reason enough to hope that the state-turned-UT will finally witness the restoration of electoral democracy. […]
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After moon, the sun
ISRO eyes another milestone mission When the unmanned Chandrayaan-3’s lander Vikram touched down on the unexplored south pole of the moon last week, it marked a milestone in India’s ambitious but low-budget space programme. The […]
As I See It
ISRO’s achievement is India’s too
Chandrayaan-3’s success will motivate many young boys and girls to become space scientists “Most people I spoke to, even those belonging to what is known as the working class, seem to be aware that our […]
Featured
Punjabi is the second largest Mother Tongue of Canadian Farm Immigrant Population
Immigrants contribute to the ethnocultural diversity of the farm population. This is important because a diversified farm population provides a broad range of skills, experiences, perspectives and cultural influences that can boost the potential for […]
Indian Americans
Two Indian origin singers make it to contestants list for Hybe and Geffen Records new global girl group
LOS ANGELES (TIP): Two Indian-origin singers Lara Raj and Ezrela are among the 20 contestants vying for a shot at stardom as they compete to become a part of a new global girl group, South […]
Indian Americans
Indian Americans applaud film ‘The Vaccine War’ and call it a true tribute to Indian scientists
MARYLAND (TIP): Indian Americans have applauded the movie ‘The Vaccine War’ by award-winning film director Vivek Agnihotri and described it as an eye-opener to the accomplishments of Indian scientists, in particular women, for helping a […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin town council Sarika Bansal’s campaign sign defaced
CHARLOTTE, NC (TIP): The campaign sign of an Indian-origin woman running for a town council in the US state of North Carolina was vandalized, with a photo of a Black person’s face superimposed over her […]
Indian Americans
Indian American CEO Kishore Kethineni gets two-year jail for bank fraud
Parminder Aujla SACRAMENTO (TIP): The Indian American CEO of multiple software development and IT services companies in the Bay Area has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to […]
Indian Americans
Four Indian-origin graduates among eight named for 2023 Chevron Graduate Energy Fellows at University of Houston
HOUSTON (TIP): Four Indian-origin students at the University of Houston have been named among eight who received the inaugural 2023 Chevron Graduate Energy Fellowship for actively being involved in innovative energy-related research. Funded by Chevron, […]
Indian Americans
Indian American ‘Living legend’ of statistics, CR Rao, passes at 102
NEW YORK (TIP: Named ‘a living legend’ of statistics, Indian American mathematician and statistician Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao, popularly known as CR Rao, has died at the age of 102. The man with many titles, from […]