New Jersey
Major snowstorm slams northeastern US, 3,000 flights cancelled
WASHINGTON (TIP): The northeastern US shivered amid heavy snowfall and far below average temperatures on January 23 in a storm that grounded thousands of flights and triggered traffic chaos. The nasty weather with its bone-chilling […]
New Jersey Lane Closings: “I was misled”, says Christie
TRENTON, N.J. (TIP): An outraged New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Thursday, January 9, fired a top aide who apparently helped orchestrate massive traffic jams at a busy commuter bridge to settle a score, saying […]
Cultural Organizations or Trojan Horses?
The author finds fault with cultural organizations who dabble in politics. In fact, US administration will do well to screen these organizations who, if allowed to have their own way, may pose a threat to […]
TANVI SHINDE-The Teen Talent
It was the great American poet, Robert Frost who once wrote the now famous lines: “Woods are lovely, dark and deep; But I have promises to keep; And miles to go before I sleep, and […]
3 killed, 2 wounded in shooting at north NJ bar
IRVINGTON, N.J. (TIP): Police are investigating an overnight shooting at a bar in northern New Jersey that left three men dead and two others wounded. Authorities say the shooting occurred at about 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, […]
Telugu Association of North America (TANA) to celebrate achievements of Telugu women and youth
NEW JERSEY (TIP): Telugu Association of North America (TANA) will be hosting a one day conference to celebrate the achievements of Telugu women and youth on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Royal Albert Hall in […]
Same-sex marriage now legal in Utah & New Mexico
S. Saluja SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (TIP): A federal judge, on December 20, struck down the state’s ban on same-sex marriage, saying the law “conflicts with the United States Constitution’s guarantees of equal protection and […]
American Association of Cardiologists of Indian Origin Honors 4 at 2013 Fall Meeting
DALLAS (TIP): American Association of Cardiologists of Indian Origin (AACIO), at its Fall meeting December 4, honored Greg Behar, President and CEO of Boehringer lngelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Dr. Joseph M. Chalil, Associate Director, Health Science […]
Consul General Mulay announces nationwide Indian Festive Food Week
NEWYORK (TIP): A unique nationwide celebration of Indian cuisine was announced at the Indian Consulate in New York Nov 22, targeting 7 US cities with a weeklong Indian Festive Food Week, initially scheduled from 12th […]
American Sikh to get $50k for bias at work
NEW YORK (TIP): A Sikh man in the United States will receive $50,000 as compensation in an out-of-court settlement of a religious discrimination lawsuit against a car dealership in New Jersey for denying him a […]
American University teaches Bhagavad Gita
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ (TIP): The Bhagavad Gita has become compulsory for every student joining Seton Hall University in New Jersey. This is a catholic university founded in 1856. The translation of Bhagavad Gita by Stephen […]
Awesome Internet Television (AIT) & 3rd Rock International
‘Awesome Internet Television’ (AIT) launched by two South Asians in New Jersey creates history by becoming the First Television network that will stream LIVE telecast on the Internet with its futuristic concept, taking television to […]
IPCNA demonstrated how we can think and act ‘outside the box’
SOMERSET, NJ (TIP): On November 1st of 2013, the Kerala Piravi day, the Malayali Pravasis of USA witnessed the grant inauguration of the three day National conference of IPCNA [India Press Club of North America]. […]
Indian American Raj Mukherji elected to the New Jersey Assembly
Indian American Raj Mukherji, elected to the New Jersey Assembly in 33rd Legislative, at a victory party in Jersey City. He is a Deputy Mayor of Jersey City and Housing Authority Chairman and second NJ […]
Indian-American Emily Shah crowned Miss New Jersey USA
WASHINGTON (TIP): 18-year-old Indian-American Emily Shah has won Miss New Jersey USA 2014 title, following in the footsteps of Nina Davuluri, who was crowned Miss America recently. Emily would now compete for the Miss America […]
US Gujarati association’s extreasurer charged with theft
NEW YORK (TIP): A former treasurer of a Gujarati community non-profit association in the US has been charged with stealing $85,844 from its bank accounts. Girishcha Patel, 58, a resident of Franklin Township of Somerset […]
Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce Hosts Successful Franchise Seminar
EDISON, NJ (TIP): The Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Franchise Seminar and Show September 22 at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center in Edison, NJ. Several franchise companies specializing in food, […]
NJ Indian-American candidate faces racial slur
EDISON, NJ (TIP): Indian-Americans living in the township of Edison in New Jersey had a rude shock when they say the election sign boards of Dr Sudhanshu Prasad running for office as Edison Mayor defaced […]
History making Indian Diwali at Times Square mesmerizes visitors
NEW YORK (TIP): Diwali maybe a month away but for Indian Americans at Times Square, festivities started as early as September 22 when the entire cast of Besharam made a special appearance at the ‘Maharashtra […]
ABOUT SALEEM IQBAL
Saleem Iqbal is currently the President/CEO and Director of HAB BANK, a multi-state New York State chartered bank with headquarters in New York. Since 2000, Mr. Iqbal has led an extraordinary transformation of HAB BANK […]
About Chintu Patel
Chintu Patel, Chief Executive Officer and Co- Chairman of Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC, has over 18 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. With a vision of building an innovative pharmaceutical company based on quality and […]
