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Nritya Dhara – A dance Journey through the Golden Era of Bollywood Classics
Nartan Rang Dance Academy’s Annual Extravaganza GARDEN CITY, NY (TIP): On Sunday, June 18th, 2017, the Nartan Rang Dance Academy of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan presented its annual dance showcase, Nritya Ranjani (now in its 16th […]
United States
Nassau County Comptroller Maragos Orders Audit of MTA- LIRR Station Operation and Maintenance
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Commuters across Nassau County are suffering on a daily basis from an endless array of problems with the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) including broken rails, derailments, and signal problems causing service delays, […]
United States
MTA in State of Emergency – Cuomo to fund $1B
ALBANY, NY (TIP): Gov. Andrew Cuomo is declaring a “state of emergency” for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to expedite repairs on what he called the “circulatory system” of New York, which he acknowledged Thursday, June […]
Other News
Indian American man from Queens confesses killing cousin: Lovedeep Singh was arraigned June 24 night
NEW YORK (TIP): The 24-year-old Indian American man from Richmond Hill in Queens, New York, who brutally stabbed his cousin to death on Monday, June 24 has confessed the crime to police. Lovedeep Singh was […]
Indian Americans
Indian American to embark on solo flight around the world
NEW YORK (TIP): On July 4, Ravinder K. Bansal, a retired entrepreneur of Indian origin, will embark on a solo flight around the world in a single-engine Cessna 400 to raise money for a hospital […]
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United States
Joe Lhota Confirmed to Run the MTA as Chairman
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Joe Lhota was confirmed late Wednesday, June 21 night by the New York Senate to run the MTA as chairman. Gov. Cuomo had nominated Lhota earlier in the day on Wednesday, transit […]
Other News
ITV Gold program director Ashok Vyas was honored with Bharat Gaurav Samman
NEW YORK (TIP): ITV Gold program director Ashok Vyas was honored with Bharat Gaurav Samman at an awards event at Delegates Dining Room, United Nations in New York on June 9. The Bharat Gaurav awards […]
Business & Economics
AIR BAG MAKER TAKATA TO FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY
NEW YORK (TIP): Takata Corp , the Japanese company facing billions in liabilities stemming from its defective air bag inflators, is preparing to file for bankruptcy as early as next week as it works toward a deal for financial backing from US […]
Business & Economics
AMAZON BUYS WHOLE FOODS FOR $13.7 BN
NEW YORK (TIP): Amazon.com Inc said on June 17 (Friday) it would buy US organic supermarket chain Whole Foods Market Inc for $13.7 billion, including debt, marking the internet retailer’s largest deal and biggest foray into the brick-and-mortar retail sector. The deal, which puts a 27% premium on Whole […]
United States
United States
MS-13 is Targeting New York for more bloodshed, say authorities
LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): The recent spate of murders attributed to the MS-13 gang on Long Island is no accident – but rather the result of a sick directive from higher-ups in El Salvador for bloodshed in the Empire […]
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Indian Americans
Indian American lawyer dies after being struck by a train in California
SAN MATEO, CA (TIP): Indian American lawyer Kirtee Kapoor, who was head of Davis Polk & Wardwell’s India group and a partner at the firm in Menlo Park, California, died after being struck by a […]
Indian Americans
Two Indian American conductors named recipients of 2017 Solti Foundation awards
EVANSTON, IL (TIP): Two Indian American conductors Roger Kalia and Sameer Patel are among nine recipients of 2017 Solti Foundation awards. Established in 2000 to honor the memory of Sir Georg Solti by lending significant […]
Indian Americans
AAPI’s 35th annual convention at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, June 21-25, 2017
NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): “It’s very great joy that I want to invite you all to be part of the 35th annual American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) Convention 2017 to be held at brand new […]
United States
Mayor Bill de Blasio hosts Iftar party
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Mayor Bill de Blasio Blasio hosted Iftar Party on 1st June at Gracie Mansion, his official residence. There was a small gathering of selected invitees which included Muslim community leaders and consul generals from Pakistan, […]
United States
Corrections Chair David Weprin, Assembly member Carmen De La RosaCall for 7-Day Visitation at NY Medium Security Prisons
ALBANY, NEW YORK (TIP): Assemblyman David Weprin, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Correction, and Assembly member De La Rosa called for the restoration of seven day visiting at New York State medium-security prisons as well as for the […]
Indian Americans
We are working to take the Third International Day of Yoga celebrations to New Heights – Consul General Riva Ganguly Das
After the overwhelming success of last two years International Day of Yoga celebrations, the Consulate General of India in New York is all set to make it larger in the third year.The Consulate General of India, […]
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Health
International Day of Yoga: Celebrating union of body and Consciousness
Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Today it is practiced in various forms around the world […]
Americas
Three Indian writers among Twenty O. Henry Prize winners
NEW YORK (TIP): The O. Henry Prize, fist awarded in 1918, accolades American and Canadian short stories of exceptional merit. The 99th O. Henry Prize winners were announced on May 26, and a group of twenty writers have been credited for […]
Indian Americans
Harish Thakkar honored by New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer at Asian American and Pacific Islander event
QUEENS, NY (TIP): More than 400 people showed up at New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer’s Asian American and Pacific Islander event to show grassroots’ support for Indian community leader Harish Thakkar who was only Indian honoree amongst other honorees, being honored for his work in the community and got awarded […]
Entertainment
Ekal Sur Ekal Taal – A Splendor of India’s Rural-Tribal Artistry
NEW YORK (TIP): Nine artists from tribal regions of India are currently touring the U.S. for five months as part of a dazzling stage presentation, titled – ‘Ekal Sur, Ekal Taal’ for “Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation”. It is a musical splendor […]