World
World
Ukraine legalisescryptocurrency to fight Russian invasion
Kiev (TIP): Ukraine has legalisedcryptocurrency as the country received donations worth tens of millions of dollars from individuals and groups to help it fight the Russian invasion. Ukraine President VolodymyrZelensky has signed the law that […]
World
Zelenskyy urges Germany to tear down wall dividing free and unfree Europe
Berlin (TIP): Invoking the fall of the Berlin Wall, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on March 17 urged German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to tear down what he called a wall between “free and unfree” Europe and […]
World
UK to lift all remaining Covid international travel restrictions
London (TIP): The UK government will lift all its remaining Covid-19 pandemic-related international travel restrictions from March 17, including the requirement for travellers to fill in a compulsory Passenger Locator Form prior to entering the […]
World
North Korean missile explodes mid-air in failed launch
Seoul (TIP): A North Korean missile fired from its capital region exploded in mid-air in an apparent failed launch on March 16, South Korea‘s military said, amid speculation that the North could soon launch its […]
Asia
Asia
Asia
In a first, Indian trader exports goods to Uzbekistan via Pak and Afghanistan
Islamabad (TIP): In a first, a private trader in India has exported commercial goods to Uzbekistan through Pakistan and Afghanistan in a historic trade activity linking the four countries, according to a media report. Trucks […]
Asia
Asia
Taliban says healthcare should be denied to female patients who do not observe hijab
Kabul (TIP): Since regaining power in August, the Taliban has gradually resurrected its discriminatory policies, enforcing strict segregation in universities, government offices, and on public transportation, RFE/RL reported. Right groups have accused the Taliban of […]
Indian Americans
Indian Americans
Indian Americans
Indian-origin political activist Shefali Razdan nominated as envoy to Netherlands
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Indian origin political activist Shefali Razdan Duggal as his envoy to the Netherlands, according to the White House. An immigrant to the […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin doctor run over by thieves fleeing in his car
WASHINGTON (TIP): An Indian origin doctor has been killed by persons who allegedly stole his Mercedes Benz and hit him with the car, according to Washington police. Police said that the suspect entered Rakesh Patel’s […]
Indian Americans
Indian American documented dreamer tells lawmakers she would be forced to leave US without change in immigration system
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): An Indian American documented dreamer has told lawmakers that she would be forced to leave the US, where she has spent her entire life since the age of four, in eight months […]
Indian Americans
United States
Coronavirus
Booster For People 65 And Older
The boosters would bolster immunity among older Americans, officials say NEW YORK (TIP): New Yorkers , 65 and older, may soon be able to get a second COVID-19 vaccine booster to increase the durability of […]
United States
NY/NJ/CT
NY/NJ/CT
Tirlok Malik pays tribute to Academy Award winner William Hurt who passed away at 71
By Murtaza Ali Khan NEW YORK (TIP): William Hurt has passed away at the age of 71. After studying at Tufts University and transferring to Juilliard to study acting, Hurt started bagging roles on stage […]
NY/NJ/CT
United States
Moderna asks the F.D.A. for authorization for a second booster for all adults
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Moderna said late Thursday, March 17, that it asked the Food and Drug Administration for emergency authorization of a second booster of its coronavirus vaccine for all adults, a significantly broader request […]
United States
TAGC Women’s Day attracts hundreds of attendees with a variety of activities and fashion competition
CHICAGO, IL (TIP): Telugu Association of Greater Chicago (TAGC) the first Telugu organization in the USA, celebrated Women’s Day on March 6th,2022 at Monty’s Elegant banquets in Bensenville, IL. TAGC is devoted to the awareness […]
United States
Encourage Indian leaders to work closely with US to stand up against Putin’s invasion of Ukraine: WH
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The United States remains in touch with Indian leaders and continues to encourage them to work closely with it to stand up against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the White House said […]