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India’s Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat accorded a civic reception at the Indian Consulate
NEW YORK (TIP): India’s Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was accorded a civic reception at the Indian Consulate here on March 21, 2023. The visiting minister who spoke in Hindi dwelt on […]
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New York Telangana Telugu Association (NYTTA) Celebrated Maha Shivratri and Women’s Day with NYC Commissioner Dilip Chauhan
FLUSHING, NY (TIP): NYTTA, organized, NYTTA SAMBARALU, a grand celebration of Maha Shivaratri and Women’s Day on March 4, 2023, in Hindu Temple Auditorium, Flushing. (SAMBARALU, in Telugu, a South Indian Language means Celebrations). Maha […]
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Colon cancer ‘epidemic that has been underneath the surface for a long time’: Physicians at seminar in New York
NEW YORK (TIP):- Describing colon cancer as “an epidemic that has been underneath the surface” for a long time, leading physicians here have voiced concern over the low screening rates among the South Asian community […]
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Business & Economics
Fed delivers small rate hike, says ‘some additional’ tightening possible
Washington (TIP)- The Federal Reserve on Wednesday, March 22, raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, but indicated it was on the verge of pausing further increases in borrowing costs amid recent […]
United States
Biggest millets festival in US held in Philly; presentations by young kids hailed
PHILADELPHIA, PA (TIP): The Gangaur Festival in Philadelphia turned out to be a major millets event in the US, attracting over 400 people. Young children gave educational presentations about millets, which was a key highlight. […]
United States
India’s consulate in San Francisco set on fire by Pro-Khalistan protestors
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A group of pro-Khalistan protesters on Sunday, March 19 made an attempt to set on fire India’s consulate in San Francisco, with senior Indian diplomats informing their American counterparts that they anticipate […]
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India Deepens Connections with Honduras and Guatemala through Ambassador’s Productive Visit
I.S. Saluja GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): In a productive visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations between India and Honduras, Indian Ambassador Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra visited Honduras from 16-18 March and […]
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Residential parking permits to help the M.T.A.
Ashook Ramsaran NEW YORK (TIP): New York Governor Hochul had proposed a multipronged plan to help fill the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s budget gap of nearly $3 billion by 2025 through a mix of new revenue […]
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WHARTON’S ANNUAL GALA HONORS TWO AWARDEES
By Mabel Pais Wharton Arts at its Annual Gala on Thursday, March 9, 2023, honored former New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS) Artistic Director and Conductor Barbara Barstow posthumously with the Education Award. The award was […]
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IAF honors distinguished women at 12th Outstanding Women’s Achievement Awards Gala
LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): The community stood together in joy and pride at the celebration of 12th Outstanding Women’s Achievement Gala on March 5, a part of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day Celebrations. […]
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United States
Biden unveils USD 6.9 trillion budget, raises taxes on rich, boosts spending on social programs, infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Joe Biden on Thursday, March 10 unveiled a USD 6.9 trillion annual budget for the year 2024, which proposes a hefty tax on the rich, massive spending on social measures and […]
United States
Bipartisan bill introduced in US House to improve legal immigration
WASHINGTON,D.C. (TIP): A bipartisan bill was introduced in the US House of Representatives on Friday to properly utilize the employment-based visas currently allocated each year under existing federal immigration law. Introduced by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi […]
United States
Cloture motion filed for Garcetti’s nomination; moves step closer to confirmation by US Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The nomination of Eric Garcetti for US Ambassador to India moved a step closer to being confirmed by the Senate as it adopted a cloture motion, indicating that the ruling Democrats have […]
United States
President Biden, VP Harris and US lawmakers extend Holi greetings
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris led the country in sending greetings to the Hindu community in the United States, in India and across the world on the occasion […]
History
‘GATHERING OF GIVERS’ MARKS WOMEN’S DAY
By Mabel Pais Come get inspired at The International Day of Women celebration! Discover new connections! Women@NJPAC, for over 25 years, has enabled women to channel their time, talent and treasure in promoting the beneficial […]
Film Festival
ONE EARTH FILM FEST “GETS LOUD”
By Mabel Pais Featuring Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, activist Varshini Prakash and others in ‘TO THE END’ Vandana Shiva in ‘SEEDS OF VANDANA SHIVA’ Children’s Films and many more The 12th Annual The ‘One Earth’ Film […]
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COUNCIL MEMBERS JENNIFER GUTIÉRREZ AND KEVIN RILEY INTRODUCE HISTORIC LEGISLATION TO CREATE UNIVERSAL CHILD CARE IN NEW YORK CITY
NEW YORK (TIP) : NYC Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez and Kevin Riley are introducing on March 2, comprehensive legislation to create free Universal Child Care in New York City. The bill, Intro 941, which has […]
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GILLIBRAND FIGHTS TO EXPAND SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND EXTEND PROGRAM’S SOLVENCY THROUGH 2096
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held on March 2, a video press conference announcing the Social Security Expansion Act of 2023. In 2021, Social Security lifted 26.3 million Americans out of poverty, but […]
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Sikh Day Parade in New York City on April 29
I.S. Saluja RICHMOND HILL, NY (TIP): Sikh Day Parade, to mark the creation of the Khalsa (the Sikhs), is organized annually by the Sikh Cultural Society of Richmond Hill New York in cooperation with the […]
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FIA’s ‘Dance Pe Chance’ Entices the Audience
TRENTON, NJ (TIP): Over 500 children from 22 community dance academies spread across Four states enthralled a 1000-plus crowd with their mesmerizing performances as they performed to showcase their talent, discipline, technique, and costumes in […]