SINGAPORE (TIP): Singapore’s Indian-origin former senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Monday, August 7, 2023, filed his application for a certificate of eligibility to run in next month’s presidential election. Shanmugaratnam, 66, formally launched his presidential […]
NEW York (TIP): New York State trooper Charanjot Tiwana sought permission to grow a beard for his wedding in March last year. However, his request was denied on the grounds that keeping a beard would […]
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American researcher Bhumi Purohit has received the American Political Science Association’s (APSA) 2023 William Anderson Award for the best dissertation in the general field of federalism or intergovernmental relations, state, and […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The arraignment of former President Donald J. Trump was presided over by Indian American Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya, who was born in Gujarat and grew up in suburban Kansas City, Missouri. […]
Rejani Raveendran’s longshot entry would indeed add a new face to the race WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Rejani Raveendran, a 40-year-old India-born college student, has announced her bid for Senate in the US state of Wisconsin, […]
Cancels admission at eleventh hour, citing rush TORONTO (TIP): An “abrupt decision” taken by Canada’s Northern College, Scarborough campus, has thrown the plans of numerous Indian students, many of whom hail from Punjab, into disarray. […]
The rioting in Nuh and Gurugram reflects badly on the state government and the police force “The rioting in Nuh and Gurugram in Haryana reflects badly on the state government and its police force. Why […]
The 18th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit in New Delhi will be a culmination of all the G20 processes and meetings held throughout the year among ministers, senior officials, and civil societies. On […]
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, […]
“Fraternity means a sense of common brotherhood of all Indians-of Indians being one people. It is the principle which gives unity and solidarity to social life” – and said what this means is that “if […]
Indian philosophy professes 200% life – full exploration and full flowering of the inner and outer worlds. India is on the path to development with alacrity since independence. But at this juncture, it will be […]
India should explore opportunities and exert its position and influence for global good: Climate change, human rights and freedom of the press, national and regional security, peaceful resolution of conflicts, space exploration and skillful use […]
As Indian Americans celebrate the 77th Independence Day of India with parades and festivities, my thoughts go back to the days when India was struggling for freedom under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, who the […]
Often misused against activists and journalists, the archaic sedition law is all set to become history. Union Home Minister Amit Shah — who introduced three Bills in the Lok Sabha on Friday to replace the […]
The idea of inflicting collective punishment on the Muslim community soon after any riot or communal disturbance seems to be an ingrained part of governance in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled States. The use of excavators to […]
Aries Ganesha says, due to a handful of surprises lucky events, you will have a good week. On that week, the wait would have been definitely worth it. Kindly refrain from disparaging anyone this week. This week, […]
August 7 Ganesha says you may find yourself in a scenario today that necessitates rapid thought and immediate action. Don’t be discouraged if an unexpected problem arises in your professional life. Your inherent leadership talents […]
On August 9, 81 years ago — on August 9, 1942 — the people of India launched the decisive final phase of the struggle for independence. It was a mass upsurge against colonial rule on […]
4th August 1982 Gurbakash Singh tried to hijack Indian Airline plane to Lahore. 1982 Dharam Yudh morcha to seek Sikh demands was launched by Akali Dal. Additionally, the morcha initiated by Jarnail Singh Bhindrawalae, for […]
04 AUGUST 1956 Apsara, the country’s first nuclear research reactor, started. 1967 Construction of Nagarjunasagar, the world’s longest masonry dam. 2008 The government gave Navratna status to the Shipping Corporation of India. 1929 Actor, singer, […]
By Mabel Pais SHAKTI IS BACK! ‘Shakti’, the revolutionary world music ensemble continues to discover and explore the musical common ground bridging East and West on an extensive U.S. tour in 2023. This follows the […]
By Mabel Pais Performances by Aliyah Banerjee & Shashank Iswara (TX), Taraana, NYC Premiere Samanvita Kasthuri (MO), Krtaghna, NYC Premiere August 15, 2023 at Rockefeller Park, India Independence Day Rudrakshya Foundation (India) Durgesh Gangani (India), […]
By Mabel Pais The Oscar® Qualifying HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL presents its 19th Annual Edition. HollyShorts screenings take place from August 10-20 at TCL (The Creative Life) Chinese Theatres, 6801 Hollywood Blvd. 3rd Level, Hollywood, CA, […]
Popularly known as the ‘Coffee Land of Karnataka’, Chikmagalur is situated in the foothills of the Mullayangiri Range and is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Karnataka. Chikmagalur has a perpetual fragrance of […]
Lord Kartikeya, also popularly known as Murugan and Skanda, is a Hindu god of war. He is the eldest son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and the brother of Lord Ganesha. Lord Murugan is […]
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