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Bharat Patel, Dr. Jagat Narula, Ms. Kalpana Patel, Dr. Nilesh Mehta, Dr. Preeti Mehta, Vaibhav Chhabra Honored at AIA-NY Deepavali Benefit Gala
LONG ISLAND, NY(TIP): The Association of Indians in America, NY Chapter (AIA-NY) held its Benefit Gala in support for its 31st Annual Deepavali Festival at Leonard’s Palazzo in Long Island on September 22, 2018. The Gala was attended by numerous […]
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Gopal, Turner Bill to Ensure State Workers are Paid for Time Lost During Budget Shutdown Advances
TRENTON, NJ(TIP): – Legislation sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal and Senator Shirley K. Turner which would require state employees who could not attend work due to a budget shutdown receive their full salary or wages […]
India
Peace, security in S Asia essential for progress: Swaraj at SAARC meet; Pakistan says India obstructing
NEW YORK(TIP): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj emphasized to SAARC countries that an environment of peace and security in South Asia is essential for cooperation and economic development, but Pakistan accused India of obstructing the […]
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Illegal immigrants among 8 killed in Arizona head-on crash, officials say
NEW YORK (TIP): A head-on collision in Arizona Wednesday, September 19 night killed eight people, including some undocumented immigrants, officials said. The two-vehicle crash happened around 10 p.m. on State Route 79 south of Florence, […]
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Florida architect building home from old shipping containers: report
NEW YORK(TIP): It was a few years ago, in 2011, when a Bangalore-based sports instructor, Kameshwar Rao, decided to build a house with containers, which are used to haul cargo in ships. He felt it […]
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Jaipur Literature Festival New York Debuts at New York Asia Society – Thursday, September 20, 2018
“The greatest literary show on Earth”, brought an iconic event – JLF at New York – featuring internationally acclaimed authors and thinkers. JLF at New York runs from September 19-20 with a range of provocative […]
United States
Autumn Adventures rolling in with three excursions; Rails of Terror premieres; Fall Flyer and Pumpkin Express return
NEW YORK(TIP): With Halloween not far away, Catskill Mountain Railroad has rolled out attractive rides. Take a ride on the dark side of the tracks on Catskill Mountain Railroad’s Rails of Terror with spook-tacular hostess […]
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Mayor Bill de Blasio appoints Amy Peterson as Director of the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development
NEW YORK CITY(TIP): Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed Amy Peterson as the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development. The office is responsible for equipping New Yorkers with a variety of skills and connecting […]
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Women at the UN General Assembly 2018
Top priorities include bringing the voices of women and girls to the global forum, and solutions to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development NEW YORK (TIP): The 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 73), is […]
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Letitia (Tish) James pulls historic victory in Attorney General Race
NEW YORK(TIP): New York City Public Advocate Letitia James has won a four-way Democratic primary for attorney general in New York. The race was a competition over who could best use the office to antagonize […]
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Andrew Cuomo wins Democratic nomination for New York governor
BROOKLYN, N.Y (TIP): Gov. Andrew Cuomo won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination for the third time Thursday, September 13, overcoming a spirited progressive challenge that highlighted the ongoing ideological divide within the Democratic Party. Cuomo defeated […]
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Netflix Matchmaking Show Seeks Single South Asian Millennials
NEW YORK(TIP): A new Netflix Global documentary series is offering a select group of single South Asian men and women the chance to find their perfect match by working with India’s most elite matchmaker. The […]
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Dr. Leana Wen to Serve as President of Planned Parenthood
First Physician to Lead Organization in nearly 50 Years NEW YORK, NY(TIP): Planned Parenthood Federation of America has announced that Dr. Leana Wen will serve as its sixth president — the first time in nearly […]
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“Comedy Ka Tadka”: a unique blend of comedy and Indian cooking
NEW YORK CITY(TIP): Amit Sharma of Cinemamit Productions is bringing an interesting recipe of comedy and cooking to the Indian American community with a new show called “Comedy Ka Tadka.” The show will feature local […]
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Tali Roth Concert at Juilliard Lincoln Center, with tango dancers, flute and guitar, September 22; Free Admission
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Tali Roth, Head of Guitar Program, The Juilliard School Pre-College Division (www.taliroth.com), is organizing a faculty recital as a part of the centennial Juilliard Pre-College celebration concerts, on Saturday, September 22nd, […]
India
AAPI-QLI, IALI Help build Restrooms in Chennai Schools
CHENNAI / NEW YORK(TIP): America Tamil Sangam and Shri Vari Foundation, New York have adopted two corporation schools in Chennai and constructed 10 restrooms partly with donations from American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin […]
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AAPI s Global Healthcare Summit to be held in Mumbai from December 28th to 31st, 2018
To collaborate with the Government of India’s healthcare program – Ayushman Bharat. NEW YORK(TIP): Healthcare in India is one of the largest sectors, in terms of revenue and employment. India is making tremendous progress in […]
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Asia Society Hosts Landmark Exhibition – The Progressive Revolution: Modern Art for a New India
Bidisha Roy NEW YORK CITY(TIP): The Asia Society of New York hosted a press conference at Asia Society Museum in New York City on September 13 to debut a landmark exhibition of works by members […]
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Women’s Association of NJPAC :Spotlight Gala 2018 – Sep. 29, 2018
By Mabel Pais About WANJPAC The Women’s Association of NJPAC(WA)is celebrating 24 years in 2018 and over $51 Million to NJPAC and its Arts Education program! Membership in the WAis a major opportunity to share […]
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Impressionism and the use of vivid, bright colors bring me both energy and inspiration – Poonam Gogia
“With my collection, I’m hoping to raise money for breast cancer research in memory of my late sister” Poonam Gogia has a passion for painting. With about 70 paintings in her collection, she is looking […]
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18th Annual National Book Festival Draws Tens of Thousands of Book Lovers
Next Year’s Festival Set for Aug. 31, 2019, at Washington Convention Center WASHINGTON(TIP): Book lovers of all ages came together by the tens of thousands to celebrate reading and meet their favorite authors Saturday at […]