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Diplomat’s daughter, Krittika Biswas’ case against NYC
Second Circuit dismisses City’s appeal NEW YORK CITY (TIP): A visibly pleased Ravi Batra, attorney for Krittika Biswas said in a statement , “I am happy to report, with great professional and American pride, that […]
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Global Citizen Forum Launches New York Chapter
NEW YORK (TIP): The Global Citizen Forum, New York branch was launched here on August 23. Addressing prominent members of the Indian-American community and representatives of some American think-tanks at the launch, at the UN […]
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Ranju Batra bestowed The 2014 Beacon of Leadership Award
Rep. Yvette D. Clarke presented to Ranju Batra, August 26, The 2014 Beacon of Leadership Award. Rep Clarke was effusive in her remarks about Ranju’s dedication and contributions to New York and the United States […]
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Assemblyman Chivukula honors Mrindangam Exponent
Upendra Chivukula, deputy speaker of New Jersey State Assembly last week honored eminent South Indian classical instrumentalist and Mridangam exponent Tiruvarur Vaidyanathan with the New Jersey Assembly proclamation for his service and promoting Carnatic music […]
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Greater New York Seniors celebrated 68th Independence Day
Indian American seniors, members off Greater New York Seniors, celebrated, August 15, with great enthusiasm the 68th Independence Day of India. The flag hoisting was done by Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. while dhvajavidhi was […]
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INDIAN TRICOLOR LIGHTS UP NIAGARA FALLS
NEW YORK (TIP): For the first time in the history, the world-famous and most visited tourist spot Niagara Falls was illuminated with Indian tricolor thanks to Indian-American physicians of Rajasthan Medical Alumni Association of North […]
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Vijay Jolly calls on US Congressmen & Chairman Foreign Affairs Committee Mr. Edward R. Royce
LOS ANGELES (TIP): OFBJP Global Convenor Vijay Jolly arrived here August 20th, from Vancouver to a rousing welcome at LA Int’l Airport. OFBJP US President Chandra Kant Patel, LA Convenor P. K. Nayak along with […]
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Oceanside’s Andrew T. Berman named to New York Life’s Executive council
OCEANSIDE, NY (TIP): Andrew T. Berman has been named a member of the 2014 Executive Council of New York Life Insurance Company. Members of the Executive Council are among the most successful of New York […]
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NASSAU COUNTY FACES $71.6 MILLION DEFICIT
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Long Island newspaper Newsday in its August 20 edition has reported that Nassau County is facing a $71.6 million deficit by year’s end after a three-year employee wage freeze was lifted and […]
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MACY’S TO PAY $650,000 TO SETTLE COMPLAINTS OF RACIAL PROFILING
NEW YORK (TIP): Macy’s must pay a $650,000 fine to settle complaints that its staffers wrongfully accused minority shoppers of stealing. New York’s Attorney General Eric Schneiderman started to investigate Macy’s, which has 42 stores […]
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Bank of America to pay record $16.65 billion to settle mortgage claims
NEW YORK (TIP): Bank of America Corp. has agreed to pay $16.65 billion to end federal and state investigations into the sale of toxic mortgage securities during the subprime housing boom, the largest settlement by […]
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Manmohan Singh Immune as PM, not as Finance Minister, from claims of Sikh killings: US Court
NEW YORK (TIP): US District Judge Honorable James Boasberg in the District of Columbia, August 19 ruled that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is immune from claims that he supported the genocide of Sikhs during […]
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Standard Chartered fined $300 million over money laundering controls
NEW YORK (TIP): New York state’s banking regulator hit Standard Chartered Bank with a $300 million fine and restrictions on its dollar-clearing business on Tuesday for not detecting possible money laundering. The New York Department […]
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DR. SUBHADRA NORI happiness in service of humanity and God
The South Asian and American Women’s Alliance (SAAWA), a Long Island based organization, recently recognized a few ladies at their 2014 annual gala. One of the honorees who drew my attention, in particular, was Dr. […]
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YHS STARTALK HINDI LANGUAGE AND CULTURE CAMP HELD
HARLEYSVILLE, PA (TIP): Hundreds of men, women and children burst into applause as dozens of 8 to 12 years old students, clad in colorful costumes, performed a dance number, ‘Taare Zameen Par’, and spoke humorous […]
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Message of Peace and Harmony marked Eid Celebration at the Indian Consulate
NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): Prominent members of the Indian American community gathered, August 12, at the Indian Consulate to celebrate and exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr. Eid-Ul-Fitr is celebrated all over the […]
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New York City’s Economy shows fastest growth in nearly a year
NYC Growth Expected to Top National Rate in 2014, but Unemployment Remains Flat NEW YORK, NY (TIP): New York City’s economy grew more than three percent in the second quarter because of robust job growth […]
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