New York
Sikh Cabbie assaulted by drunken passengers in New York
NYPD investigating if it was a hate crime Mayor de Blasio and Indian Consulate express concern NEW YORK (TIP): A drunken passenger roughed up a Sikh cabbie and snatched the turban off his head in […]
New York State to provide lawyers for immigrants facing deportation
ALBANY, NY (TIP): Undocumented immigrants in New York who can’t afford a lawyer and are facing deportation will soon have access to free legal counsel. The New York governor’s office said last week that it […]
350th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Gobind Singh celebrated at the Indian Consulate
NEW YORK (TIP): The Indian American community and their friends from the mainstream came together to celebrate the 350th birth anniversary of the Tenth Master of the Sikhs, Shri Guru Gobind Singh. It was for the […]
North America’s First Indian-American Scottish Bagpipe Band Performs at the 19th Annual NYC Tartan Day Parade
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. April 8, 2017: Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band USA performed at the 2017 New York City Tartan Day Parade, featuring nearly 50 bagpipe groups from all across North America. The Indian […]
IAA Women Achievers Awards make a powerful statement
NEW JERSEY (TIP): With all eyes on a beautifully decorated stage, almost 300 guests from New York and New Jersey in audience, the expectations were running high to know the names of 15 women “Honorees” […]
Indra Nooyi and Fareed Zakaria named recipients of Ellis Island Medal of Honor
NEW YORK (TIP): Six Indian-Americans have been named recipients of prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor 2017- the highest civilian award in the US for immigrants. Among 88 recipients, the six Indian- Americans are – […]
US Universities Register Drop In Indian Student Applications, Finds Survey
Washington: US universities have registered a hefty drop in the number of applications from Indian students amid a spate of hate crimes and fear about potential changes to visa policies by the Trump administration, found […]
Anita Dowd-Neufeld Promoted to Chief Administrative Officer at FREE
OLD BETHPAGE, NY (TIP): Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) announced the appointment of Anita Dowd-Neufeld to Chief Administrative Officer for the Family of FREE Network. Anita has been a valued team member and […]
Is Economic Despair What’s Killing Middle-Aged White Americans?
Two Princeton economists elaborate on their work exploring rising mortality rates among certain demographics Two years ago, the Princeton economists Anne Case and Angus Deaton published an alarming revelation: Middle-aged white Americans without a college […]
Indian Origin Man from Queens jailed for Alien Smuggling
NEW YORK (TIP): Harpushpinder Singh, 46, an Indian citizen residing in Richmond Hill, Queens, New York, was sentenced on March 18 to time served (9 months in jail) as a result of his trial conviction […]
New York Indian Film Festival Announces Dates & Films
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): America’s premier film festival representing the Indian subcontinent, New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), kicks off its 17th anniversary season on Sunday, April 30th, with Alankrita Shrivastava’s women’s empowerment film LIPSTICK […]
BJP Victory celebrated in New York
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American community in New York celebrated victory of BJP in U.P., Uttarakhand and other states. Community leaders of various organizations joined in congratulating Modi for landslide victory. “Modi magic has worked […]
Mangano and LI Cares Collect Hundreds of Pounds of Pet Food and Supplies for Disadvantaged Families
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Long Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin Food Bank thanked employees for participating in Nassau County’s 6th Annual Pet Food Drive Challenge. The pet […]
