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ZEE TV LAUNCHES, “MADE IN AMERICA”:The first English Language Bollywood Reality TV Show filmed in Hollywood
Zee TV America had its official launch party on August 2nd, 2017 for their first English Language reality tv show, “Made In America”, which was held at the PHD Rooftop, located at The Dream Hotel […]
Business & Economics
Digital currency exchange Coinbase raises $100 million, hits $1 billion valuation
NEW YORK (TIP): Digital currency exchange Coinbase announced on its blog on Thursday that it has raised $100 million in so-called “Series D” funding led by US venture capital firm IVP, making it the first bitcoin start-up to achieve a valuation of […]
United States
Sri Ganesha Chaturthi Festival at Hindu Temple
FLUSHING, NY (TIP): Once again it is that time of the year to celebrate the biggest annual 9-day festival of the Hindu Temple Society of NA – Sri Ganesha Chaturthi. The colorful celebrations begin Friday, […]
United States
Sravanth Malla wins 2017 South Asian Spelling Bee
EDISON, NJ (TIP): Sravanth Malla correctly spelled the word “Chytridiales” (an order of simple, aquatic fungi of the phylum Chytridiomycota) during the 2017 South Asian Spelling Bee finals to clinch the title of national champion […]
United States
World’s longest Sri Chinmoy 3100 mile race concludes
By Ashok Parulekar NEW YORK (TIP): Some new world records were set in the just finished 52 days long Sri Chinmoy self-transcendence 3100-mile race. The 3100-mile race was started by the spiritual teacher, peace visionary […]
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NYC CHARGES QUEENS LANDLORD WITH RETALIATING AGAINST IMMIGRANT TENANTS WHO FILED DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
NYC Commission on Human Rights continues enforcement against landlords discriminating against tenants based on immigration status, sending cease and desist letters to other landlords in violation of the NYC Human Rights Law and warning of […]
Health
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Nassau County Reminds Parents of Importance of Vaccinations MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein remind parents that updating their children’s vaccinations should be added to their […]
Press Release
Curran Snubs Hispanic Community Preferring Party with Glitzy Friends: George Maragos for Nassau County Executive
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): George Maragos for Nassau County Executive in a statement on August 3 said, “Last night’s Hispanics United for Nassau County candidate’s forum in Hempstead marked the third consecutive time where Laura Curran […]
United States
Nassau County Comptroller Maragos welcomes Dr. Avadhoot Shivanand
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos recently welcomed World Renowned Philanthropist and International Pioneer of Holistic Healthcare, Dr. Avadhoot Shivanand, to Nassau County at a ceremony hosted by the Shiv Yog Foundation at […]
Science & Technology
Moon’s interior may contain water say researchers
NEW YORK (TIP): There may be substantial amounts of trapped water in the interior of the moon, researchers have said. By analysing satellite data, researchers at Brown University in the US discovered rich amounts of indigenous water within the volcanic deposits or […]
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United States
DiNapoli Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
ALBANY, NY (TIP): The state Department of Labor is falling short in enforcing New York’s laws to protect child performers, according to an audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. State auditors […]
United States
Federal Brief Filed on Long Island Workplace Discrimination Case Comes Day After Trump Proposes Banning Transgender Military Service Members
LONG ISLAND, NY(TIP): A day after President Trump tweeted remarks calling for a ban on transgender military personnel, calling them both a “burden” and “disruption,” the Department of Justice filed a brief in the U.S. […]
United States
Mangano Announces Stars and S’mores A Night of Astronomy Program at Tackapausha Museum
SEAFORD, NY (TIP): Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced, July 27, that Tackapausha Museum and Preserve will be hosting a family-friendly “Stars and S’mores: A Night of Astronomy” program on August 12, 2017 from […]
United States
Nassau County Comptroller Maragos Announced The Nassau County Living Wage Rate Will Increase August 1 to $16.07 Per Hour
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Effective August 1, 2017, the current Living Wage rate for employees of vendors with Nassau County service contracts will increase to $16.07 per hour for employees without health benefits from $15.78, and […]
United States
International Indian Film Academy Show was a huge disappointment
Impression of Patrons I.S. Saluja NEW YORK (TIP): “The biggest night of the year. A star-studded spectacle with the biggest Bollywood superstars! With extravagant productions and superbly choreographed performances, this magnificent evening honors the best […]
United States
STARTALK programs run by Hindi Sangam Foundation attracts increasing number of students
NEW YORK (TIP): For the second consecutive year Hindi Sangam Foundation conducted its summer Hindi program at Franklin High School in New Jersey. Known as SANGAM-FRANKLIN STARTALK HINDI PROGRAM 2017, this unique venture signifies the […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Attorney Running for Civil Court Judgeship
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American Hemalee J. Patel, a lawyer and involved Brooklyn community member, is running for civil court judge in the 6th municipal district in Brooklyn, reports Kings County Politics. The district includes Northern Park […]
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Season of Parades arrives in Tri-State Area
NEW YORK (TIP): It’s a season of parades to mark India’s Independence. India won independence, on August 15, 1947 from the British colonial rule, after an almost 100 year’s grim struggle for independence. The day of independence […]
United States
County Executive Candidate Laura Curran Interviewed by Indian American Voters Forum
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Indian American Voters Forum made history when its panel consisting of prominent community leaders interviewed Laura Curran, the Democratic Party nominee for Nassau County Executive, with more such interviews in the pipeline. […]