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NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer hosts Diwali Celebrations; Honors Three Community Organizations
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer hosted Diwali celebrations on October 25 when 3 leading community service organizations were honored for their services. The honored organizations included Chhaya Community Development Corporation […]
United States
$120 M in Risks and Growing Structural Issues in Proposed Nassau County 2018 Budget, says Comptroller Maragos
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): The proposed Nassau County 2018 budget increases expenditures to $2.97 million (net of interfunds), or 1.1%, but contains approximately $120.0 million of risks, on both a Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) basis […]
United States
New York Metro Card on way out- Now Modern Way to Pay Transit Fares
NEW YORK (TIP): New York Times carried a report, October 25, on the replacement of metro card with a “modern way to pay transit fares”. It said, “First there were little paper tickets that cost […]
United States
INDIAN COURT BARS ‘THE WIRE’ FROM PUBLISHING STORIES ON INDIAN BUSINESSMAN JAY SHAH
Nirpal Shergill in London LONDON (TIP): The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists, October 24, condemned a decision by India’s judiciary to proceed with a criminal defamation complaint against The Wire and issue an injunction […]
United States
MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan visiting New York from 24 to 28 October to Interact with NRI Investors
NEW YORK (TIP): Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan is visiting New York from 24 to 28 October 2017. He will meet and interact with senior business leaders and investors in New York […]
United States
Kerala Center Announces Honorees and Life Time Achievers: Awards presentation on Nov 4th
NEW YORK (TIP): The Indian American Kerala Cultural and Civic Center (http://keralacenterny.com) will honor six Indian American Malayalees for their outstanding achievements in their field of specialization or for their service to the society at […]
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ZEE TV Launches Those Who Made It- A seven-part series airing in America, Canada, and the Caribbean every Saturday
NEW YORK (TIP): Zee TV has launched Those Who Made It, directed by Mayank Tripathi, which is a series that features an Indian American entrepreneur and philanthropist every episode. The show follows the individuals as […]
United States
Muttontown mayor, husband indicted on tax fraud charges
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Acting state Supreme Court Judge Terence Murphy of Nassau County unsealed a grand jury indictment that charged Beckerman, 48, with five counts of tax fraud and one count of repeated failure to […]
United States
Flushing Town Hall Presents 3rd Annual Diwali Festival with Music, Dance, Food, Family-Friendly Activities on Sunday, October 29
Event features Basement Bhangra’s DJ Rekha, cooking workshops, dance lessons, Indian handicrafts, and much more FLUSHING, NY (TIP): Flushing Town Hall will celebrate on Sunday, October 29, the Festival of Lights with its third annual […]
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Oct 19 announced as Diwali Day at AAPI-QLI’s Diwali gala
GARDEN CITY, NY (TIP): It was a joyous occasion for the Indian community of New York. The AAPI-QLI Annual Diwali celebration at Akbar restaurant here was attended by over 400 physicians and their spouses as […]
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Rubin Museum New York hosting 24-hour ragas festival where one can bring bedding to sleep
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Rubin Museum of Art (RMA) in New York is hosting “Ragas Live Festival—24 hours of sacred sound” on October 21-22, where guests with a $280 ticket get handpicked gallery sleeping spot […]
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QATAR – US TIES WITNESS A SURGE: SEETHARAMAN
PRAKASH M SWAMY NEW YORK (TIP): Doha Bank hosted a knowledge sharing session on “Qatar- US Bilateral Opportunities” at Hotel Metropolitan, New York on Oct.10.The event was well attended by leading Corporates who were keen […]
United States
A Fundraiser for Prevention of Avoidable Blindness
Community appreciates the humanitarian work of Eye Foundation of America EDISON, NJ (TIP): The Eye Foundation of America New Jersey Regional Chapter organized a fundraiser to support the Foundation’s projects at Royal Albert’s Palace here […]
United States
Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) Celebrates Diwali; Honors Four
MELVILLE, NY (TIP): Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) celebrated DIWALI on Sunday October 8 at the Huntington Hilton Hotel. The gathering included about 360 prominent guests of Rajasthani descent. The occasion reflected a festive mood and […]
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United States
Global leaders address C3 U.S.-Arab Business & Healthcare Summit on “”Creating Bilateral Partnerships Through Innovation, New Technologies and Public-Private Partnerships.”
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK (TIP): More than 60 global leaders addressed an international delegation of 500 attendees, including 14 Arab nations, from 44 countries, at the 2017 C3 U.S.- Arab Business & Healthcare Summit […]
United States
Stony Brook University Dedicates Arya India Studies Library
NEW YORK (TIP): The Yashpal and Urmilesh Arya India Studies Library was recently dedicated at Stony Brook University. The library is located in the Bishembarnath and Sheela Mattoo Center for India Studies. Its naming recognizes […]
United States
Xavier University School of Medicine held its first Annual Alumni Global Meet at Aruba
NEW YORK (TIP): On September 29th, the Xavier University School of Medicine held its first Annual Alumni Global Meet at its campus in Aruba. This collaborative event brought together the Xavier University School of Medicine’s […]
United States
Chairman Crowley decries Trump Administration’s Decision to Rescind Protections for Transgender Workers
QUEENS, NEW YORK (TIP): House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) has criticized the U.S. Department of Justice decision to reverse a federal government anti-discrimination policy protecting transgender workers “The Trump administration’s hostile and discriminatory […]
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United States
AIA Diwali Mela at South Street Seaport draws Thousands
Musical Bonanza and Spectacular Fireworks Enthrall Visitors NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Association of Indians in America, NY Chapter (AIA-NY) hosted its 30th Annual Deepavali Festival at the South Street Seaport on Sunday October 1st […]
United States
“Khandaan” Launched
NEW JERSEY (TIP): K.S Aura LLC launched ‘Khandaan’ their first and finest premium quality South Asian grocery brand in the United States. On Friday the 22nd of September, K.S Aura LLC celebrated the launch of […]