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India could yet lead the world on water conservation
The author is sanguine that the creation of ministry of Jal Shakti by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the problem of inadequate access to safe water, removing […]
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India should open up its markets to US, says Noted Economist Panagariya
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): As the Trump administration is repeatedly asking India to open up its market, India should do it for its own benefit, feels noted economist Arvind Panagariya, who served as the first […]
United States
Indian Overseas Congress, USA Opens New Chapter representing Michigan State
MICHIGAN (TIP): In its continuing efforts to expand IOC, USA offices throughout USA, IOC, USA opened a New Chapter in Michigan on Sat. June 22, 2019 and installed Mr. Rajwinder Singh Grewal as the Chapter […]
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Engage South Asian Community in Run up to 2020 Census: Congresswoman Grace Meng Urges Census Bureau
NEW YORK (TIP): U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced that she sent a letter to U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham urging him to include the South Asian community in the Census Bureau’s outreach leading […]
Indian Americans
Meet Narinder Singh Kapany- The Father of ‘Fiber Optics’
NEW YORK (TIP): If we are getting access to ‘high-speed internet connection’, then it’s all because of Narinder Singh Kapany. Had it not been for Narinder’s exuberance, we wouldn’t have been surfing the blazing fast […]
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TIRLOK MALIK LAUNCHES HAPPY LIFE YOGA, A NEW EDUCATIONAL PLATFORM FOR A HAPPY & HEALTHY LIVING
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): In honor of International Yoga Day 2019, HAPPY LIFE YOGA, conceptualized by Filmmaker, Restaurateur, and Ayurveda Speaker, will be launching on June 29th. The curtain raiser event for […]
Frontpage News
Census citizenship question blocked by Supreme Court: Trump seeks 2020 Census delay
WASHINGTON (TIP): In a setback for the Trump administration, the Supreme Court on Thursday, June 27, rejected its stated reason for adding a question on citizenship to the census, leaving in doubt whether the question […]
Frontpage News
Huge Enthusiasm for Yoga: More than 15,000 people participated in various Yoga Day Celebrations
NEW YORK (TIP): Consulate General of India in collaboration with Friends of Yoga celebrated the 5th International Day of Yoga on June 23rd, 2019 at Fair Bridge Hotel & Conference Center, 195 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, […]
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Indian Americans
US religious waiver leads to many Sikh youths joining military
WASHINGTON (TIP): The waiver granted by the US administration has allowed more children from the minorities to join the US military. At least 14 Sikh youths have been granted this waiver. Lt. Col Kamal Kalsi […]
Frontpage News
5th International Day of Yoga Celebrations kick off at the United Nations
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): 5th International Day of Yoga celebrations kicked off at the United Nations, with a laser lighting display of Yoga at the iconic United Nations building, June 19. After the overwhelming success of […]
Frontpage News
No communication on H-1B visa cap received from US, says India
NEW YORK / NEW DELHI (TIP): According to a media report, the US is considering restrictions on H-1B visa that allow foreign professionals to work in that country. However, India has not received any communication […]
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Frontpage News
China, Russia to Open up Markets for Indian Trade
NEW YORK / NEW DELHI / BISHKEK (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, June 13, received assurances of significant trade and investment opportunities in bilateral meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President […]
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Air India Regional Manager Bhuvana Rao Promoted as General Manager
NEW YORK (TIP): Ms Bhuvana Rao, Air India Regional Manager, Americas, has been promoted as General Manager , Southern Region. She will be based in Chennai overseeing Air India’s operations in the fast-growing Southern states […]
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Curtain Raiser for the India Day Parade in Hicksville holds out the Promise of a Great Parade
HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): IDP USA (India Day Parade) Long Island, New York, first time ever arranged curtain Raiser for Parade on Thursday May 23rd, 2019 Curtain Raiser of Parade which will be held on August […]
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AIA Undertakes Renovation of a Higher Secondary School Building in Kerala
NEW YORK (TIP): Association of Indians in America is the grassroots organization established in 1967 . It is well known for its social, cultural and educational activities. AIA has been serving India by sending funds […]
Africa
Sudan on the Brink: death toll rises to 100 as bodies found in Nile, say doctors
NEW YORK (TIP): The death toll from June 3 attack on the sit-in of Sudan’s pro-democracy protesters has risen to 100, after 40 bodies were recovered from the River Nile, according to the Central Committee […]
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Senate Majority Protects New Yorkers’ Private Data
NEW YORK (TIP): The Senate Democratic Majority June 5 passed the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (SHIELD Act). This bill, S.5575-A, sponsored by Indian American Senator Kevin Thomas, Chair of the Consumer Protection Committee, […]
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India
Air India Announces Schedule Change for Chicago Flight
NEW YORK (TIP): India’s national carrier Air India announced schedule change for travel to and from Chicago. In its release it stated that effective June 1, 2019, up to June 30, 2019, their daily non-stop […]