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Indictment dismissed
Court hands out a ‘diplomatic’ victory The dismissal of a case filed against the former acting Indian Counsel-General in New York by a federal judge in New York will be widely seen as the vindication […]
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Wall Street Bonuses went up in 2013; Bonuses were boosted by Deferred Compensation, says DiNapoli
NEW YORK, NY (TIP): The average bonus paid to securities industry employees in New York City grew by 15 percent to $164,530 in 2013, which is the largest average bonus since the 2008 financial crisis, […]
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2014 Ms. New York Senior America Pageant on April 27th at Hofstra University
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced March 13 that the 2014 Ms. New York Senior America Pageant will take place on April 27th at 2:30 p.m. at Hofstra University. The pageant […]
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Indian Cinema Megastar Vidya Balan joins the IIFA on a multi-city promotional tour in the US
NEW YORK, NY (TIP): The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) is visiting the United States for a special multi-city promotional tour of New York, Houston, Tampa and Orlando from the 11th – 14th of March. […]
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New York City Explosion levels two buildings 8 Killed, 70 injured
NEW YORK, NY (TIP): An explosion leveled two buildings March 12 morning in East Harlem, sending flames and smoke billowing into the air. The initial number of 2 killed and about 20 injured has gone […]
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Dismissal of Indictment against Devyani applauded
Do Curtains draw? NEW YORK, NY (TIP): The US has dismissed charges against Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, but prosecutors suggested they might refile the charges stemming from claims she exploited her housekeeper. For now, at […]
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US court allows SFJ to summon Manmohan Singh
NEW YORK (TIP): A US federal judge in Washington has granted SFJ’s plea to serve summons on Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a case of alleged violation of human rights during his tenure. The […]
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Christine Persaud brings Bollywood to Queens
NEW YORK (TIP): Christine Persaud, President of Christine Institute of Vocational Training, Inc. and Georgetown Adult Social Daycare Center, located on Liberty Avenue in Richmond Hill in Queens, an accomplished businesswoman, is bringing together a […]
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Consul General announces Media India 2014-15 Lecture Series
NEW YORK (TIP): Consul General of India in New York, Ambassador Dnyaneshwar Mulay, announced holding of a lecture series through the year 2014-15 with a view to enhancing the image of India. Mr. Mulay made […]
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Facebook announces steps to stop illegal gun sales
SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): Facebook is taking aim at people who are using the social network or Instagram photo-sharing platform to sell guns. Under pressure from gun safety advocates, the social network will block members under […]
Indian Americans
Indian Americans Preet Bharara & Mindy Kaling to speak at Harvard Class Day
WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian Americans Preet Bharara and Mindy Kaling have been selected as speakers for this year’s Class Day ceremonies at Harvard Law School. Bharara is the US Attorney for the Southern District of New […]
United States
Indian-origin hedge fund manager seeks to overturn conviction
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian-origin hedge fund portfolio manager Mathew Martoma, convicted for his role in the most lucrative insider trading scheme in US history, has asked a court to overturn the verdict or give him […]
Indian Americans
Two Indian-American students go missing
NEW YORK (TIP): Even as search continues for an Indian-American nursing student who went missing in New York 10 days ago another India native has mysteriously vanished on a spring break trip to Florida. Reny […]
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Fourth RANA International Convention from July 3-6
NEW YORK (TIP): The Rajasthan Association of North America, NY (RANA) is hosting its Fourth Rajasthani International Convention from July 3 thru July 6, 2014 at the Islandia Marriott Long Island 3635 Express Dr. N […]
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Seminar on Banking & Taxation
NEW YORK (TIP): New York seniors held a seminar on Banking and Taxation on Wednesday, February 26 at Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple, Glen Oaks. Shashikant Patel briefly explained about NRE, NRO, FCNRE accounts, updated tax deduction […]
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University of the Sciences in Philadelphia confers honorary doctorate on Dr. Harkishan Singh
NEW YORK (TIP): Dr. Harkishan Singh, Professor Emeritus, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, was honored with an honorary degree of Doctor of Science from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USciences). Hooding Ceremony […]
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Djokovic beats Murray at Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK (TIP): Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray 6-3, 7-6 (2) in an oneoff match at Madison Square Garden on March 3, with the pair mixed the usual exhibition hijinks with some long rallies reminiscent […]
United States
Two Indian-origin men get prestigious award in US
NEW YORK (TIP): Two Indian-origin men are among this year’s prestigious Heinz Awards recipients in the US. Abraham Verghese, a professor at Stanford University Medical School, and Sanjeev Arora, a computer scientist, of Albuquerque in […]
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Global Tax Heads Convene for Dialogue on Multilateral Issues
NEW DELHI (TIP): The U.S.-India Business Council concluded a highprofile mission comprised of top tax executives from global multinationals who engaged in a dialogue with senior officials from the Government of India as well as […]
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INDIA TO BLOCK US TRADE PROBES, READY FOR FIGHT AT WTO
NEW DELHI (TIP): India has decided to block investigations by the United States into its trade policies and patent laws, and prepare for a battle at the World Trade Organization (WTO), a move that could […]
United States
US attorney probes Mt. Gox, bitcoin businesses
NEW YORK (TIP): Manhattan attorney Preet Bharara has sent subpoenas to Mt. Gox, other bitcoin exchanges, and businesses that deal in bitcoin to seek information on how they handled recent cyber attacks, a source familiar […]
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Challenges in India-US ties
Inconsistencies mark Obama Administration’s approach “… the US is becoming increasingly strident in its economic relations with India on issues ranging from sanctions on sections of our pharmaceutical industry and our civil aviation facilities, while […]
United States
2 men die in separate incidents on Lexington Ave. subway line
NEW YORK, NY (TIP): A 38-year-old homeless man fell and hit his head while on the tracks at the 86th St. station in Manhattan, while a 24-year-old man jumped in front of a No. 6 […]
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Rookie NYPD cop shot in both legs in White Castle parking lot in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, NY (TIP): Officer James Li, of the 71st Precinct, was wounded in the left leg at the corner of Utica Ave. and Empire Blvd. in Crown Heights after trying to stop a bus […]
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Mangano honors Nassau County Police Officer
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano honored Nassau County Police Officer Daniel Johannessen yesterday at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building for his efforts in aiding in the apprehension of two […]