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Indo-Canadian basketball star Ishan Sharma commits to University of Virginia
TORONTO, ON (TIP): Indo-Canadian basketball prodigy Ishan Sharma is set to move south of the border to play for the University of Virginia next year. The highly touted 6’5 shooting guard, who is a member […]
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Indian American leader Samir Mayekar to lead Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
CHICAGO (TIP): Samir Mayekar, an Indian American innovation leader is set to lead the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation as managing director from November 6. As head of the Polsky Center, […]
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Indian-origin man faces 16 charges for pepper-spraying police, carjacking bid in Canada’s Brampton
TORONTO (TIP): A 24-year-old Indian-origin man is facing 16 charges for attempting to steal a vehicle and pepper-spraying responding police officers in the Canadian province of Ontario. Rajbir Singh from Brampton was charged recently with […]
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Sikhs in Fiji Police force now allowed to wear turban with official crown
Acting Commissioner of Police says move a testament of the organization’s commitment in upholding the fundamental principles of equality and diversity SUVA, FIJI (TIP): Navjeath Singh Sohata has become the first Sikh cop to don […]
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GOPIO-CT Chapter Hosts Welcome Dinner for University of Connecticut Students
STAMFORD, CT (TIP): GOPIO-CT organized a highly successful Meet and Greet session with the new students enrolled at the University of Connecticut Business School on Friday, October 20th at the Hampton Inn and Suites in […]
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Sriniketan Foundation Sangeet Mahotsav dished out a musical treat to savor for a long time
Purnima ji impressed with a Kathak performance Flora Parikh FLUSHING, NY (TIP): Sriniketan Foundation, a 501 (C) (3), non-profit organization founded by Purnima A. Desai in 2015, celebrated its Annual Sangeet Mahotsav – an International […]
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Indian-American teen wins second spot in America’s Young Scientist Challenge
Says wants to gain experience and advice from a mentor to help change lives with EasyBZ SAN JOSE (TIP): Indian-American teen Shripriya Kalbhavi won second place at the annual 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge, a […]
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Indian American scientists Subra Suresh, Ashok Gadgil presented National Medal of Science by Joe Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Two Indian American scientists — Subra Suresh and Ashok Gadgil — were among 19 Americans honored by President Joe Biden for “exemplary achievements in science, technology, and innovation to strengthen our nation’s […]
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Indian-origin diplomat nominated by Joe Biden as US ambassador to Indonesia
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian-origin diplomat Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir has been appointed by President Joe Biden as US Ambassador to Indonesia. Lakhdhir, who has served the State Department for almost 30 years, is a career member […]
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Indian-origin Thomas Kurian, Google Cloud CEO, wins top ASEI award
MICHIGAN (TIP): Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, received the American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin’s (ASEI) prestigious Lifetime Achievement award at its 35th National Convention focusing on next-generation engineering innovations in Southfield, Michigan. […]
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Indian American NASA scientist Aroh Barjatya to lead rocket mission into 2023 solar eclipse
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): An Indian-origin scientist at NASA is helming a mission that aims to launch three rockets during the 2023 annular eclipse on October 14. The mission, known as Atmospheric Perturbations around the Eclipse […]
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Indian American advocate Sapna Khatri to lead Massachusetts Reproductive Justice Unit
BOSTON (TIP): Indian American abortion rights activist Sapna Khatri has been named to lead Massachusetts’ Reproductive Justice Unit, a new unit established under state Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell. The Unit will focus on ensuring […]
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British-Sikh man, Jaswant Singh Chail, jailed for 9 years over assassination attempt on Queen Elizabeth II
LONDON (TIP): A British Sikh crossbow-armed intruder who pleaded guilty to committing treason after telling royal guards at Windsor Castle on Christmas Day 2021 that he was there to kill Queen Elizabeth II was sentenced […]
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Indian American Aparna Chennapragada joins Microsoft as corporate VP
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Aparna Chennapragada, a former Indian American Google and Robinhood executive, has joined Microsoft as the corporate vice president where she will be working on generative media artificial intelligence products and technology. “With […]
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Indian American 17-year-old inventor honored by First Lady Jill Biden for leading community improvement
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Teenage Indian American inventor Gitanjali Rao was honored by US First Lady Jill Biden, along with 14 other young women leaders, for leading a change and shaping a brighter future in their […]
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British Sikh MPs call Canada allegations against India “concerning”
LONDON (TIP): British Sikh members of Parliament Preet Kaur Gill and Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi have reacted to “concerning” reports emanating from Canada, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged Indian involvement in the murder of a […]
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Indian-origin author Chetna Maroo’s debut novel shortlisted for Booker Prize
LONDON : (TIP): London-based Indian-origin author Chetna Maroo’s debut novel ‘Western Lane’ has been shortlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize. Sarah Bernstein’s ‘Study for Obedience’, ‘If I Survive You’ by Jonathan Escoffery, Paul Harding’s ‘The […]
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Two Indian-origin persons get 41 months in jail for defrauding elderly victims
NEWARK, NJ (TIP): Two Indian -origin were each sentenced to 41 months in prison for their roles in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud by accepting illegally obtained $1.2 million in wire transfers from victims […]
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Khalistan-linked Punjabi gangster Sukha Duneke killed in inter-gang rivalry in Canada
WINNIPEG (TIP): Gangster Sukha Duneke has been killed in Canada, according to reports. He was killed in an inter-gang rivalry. Duneke was part of Khalistan movement in Canada. Sukhdool Singh alias Sukha Duneke, who escaped […]