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Xavier Foundation Receives $1 Million Gift from Sharifi Family Foundation
NEW YORK (TIP): The Xavier Foundation is proud to announce a transformational $1 million donation from the Sharifi Family Foundation, marking the second-largest gift in Xavier University School of Medicine’s (XUSOM) history. The announcement was […]

Former Head of SUNY Downstate Medical Center Sentenced to Up to Three Years in State Prison Following Inspector General Investigation
NEW YORK (TIP): New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced the sentencing of Dr. Michael Lucchesi, former Chairman of Emergency Medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and […]

New Jersey Company Selected as Official Merchandise Partner of the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship
FREEHOLD, N.J. (TIP): Predator Sports, located in Freehold, New Jersey, has been selected as the Official Merchandise Partner for the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship. The event will be held in Seogwipo, Jeju (pronounced […]

New York City Mayor Proclaims August 6 as “RANA Day” to Honor Rajasthani-American Contributions
NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): In a landmark recognition of the contributions made by the Rajasthani-American community, New York City Mayor Eric Adams officially proclaimed August 6, 2025, as “Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) […]

Growing bonhomie between India and Trinidad & Tobago
Barry Shiva Padarth: The Rising young Indian Diaspora leader in the Caribbean Region NEW YORK (TIP): Last month’s historic visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s to Trinidad & Tobago gave a new impetus to the […]

Tirlok Malik, Chandra Barot – Director of “DON”- and the 3D Dream That Could Have Changed Bollywood
NEW YORK (TIP): When Chandra Barot passed away recently at the age of 86, obituaries rightfully celebrated him as the man who gave Indian cinema the cult classic Don (1978), starring Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, […]

IOCUSA Vice-Chair denounces the arrest and detention of Catholic Nuns
NEW YORK (TIP): “The arrest and detention of Sisters Preethi Mary and Vandana Francis of the Assisi Sisters of Mary Immaculate in the state of Chhattisgarh is a blatant violation of their fundamental rights under […]

My New York City Sojourn- Time to Reminisce
By Sheila Chaman NEW YORK CITY (TIP): New York is an exotic city and holds within itself a lot of Moments and memories for everyone who visits this ‘happening place” New York City is often […]

What Every Protester Should Know: NYC Defense Attorney Details Five ‘911’ Warning Signs
BROOKLYN, NY (TIP): David Secular is a defense attorney in New York City with over 30 years of experience. He has specific expertise in the courtroom process and the law, particularly regarding immigration issues. Here, […]

India Association of Long Island Celebrates a Glorious 47th Annual Gala
UNIONDALE, NY (TIP): The India Association of Long Island (IALI) celebrated its 47th Annual Gala on Friday, July 18, at the prestigious Long Island Marriott in Uniondale. It was an elegant black-tie affair, with Long […]

Justice Department Sues NYC Over Sanctuary Immigration Policies
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Justice Department on Thursday, July 4, filed a lawsuit against New York City, Mayor Eric Adams, and several other city officials challenging the city’s sanctuary city laws. The lawsuit was […]

Washington State University Honors Varinder Bhalla with the Highest Alumni Achievement Award
NEW YORK (TIP): In a deeply meaningful and long-awaited moment, Varinder Bhalla was conferred the Alumni Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed by Washington State University (WSU), 54 years after graduating from the university and […]

GOPIO’s Inaugural Webinar on Immigration Upheavals and Indian Diaspora Challenges Receives Enthusiastic Response
NEW York, NY (TIP): The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) inaugurated its new international webinar series on July 12, 2025, with a compelling session titled “Indian Diaspora and Immigration Upheavals – Path […]

India Hosts High-Level Side Event on “SDGs Keeping up the Momentum for Agenda 2030”
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, in collaboration with NITI Aayog, Government of India, hosted a high-level side event titled “SDGs: Keeping up the Momentum for Agenda 2030” on 18 […]

Global Leaders Unite to End Childhood Blindness
Lord Rami Ranger and Dr. VK Raju to Lead Historic Campaign Declaring January 31 as the ‘International Day for a World Without Childhood Blindness’ Landmark Launch Set for January 31, 2026, at the House of […]

Leukemia Survivor and Roslyn Teen Publishes Science Book for Kids — Now on Amazon
ROSLYN, NEW YORK (TIP): Mahin Gupta, a 17-year-old Roslyn High School student and leukemia survivor, has just published An Electric Journey: An Intro to Circuits for Kids, a vibrant, beginner-friendly book that introduces young readers […]

The Giving Back Foundation Hosts Thousands Participating in UPLIFTNY25: A Day of Spirituality & Wellness at Rumsey Playfield
Ambassador Binaya S. Pradhan among the notable speakers at this Inaugural event NEW YORK (TIP): On Saturday, June 21, 2025, nearly 5,000 participants gathered in the heart of Central Park for UPLIFTNY25, a powerful and […]

Ananda Marga organizes Yoga Day Celebrations at Queens College
NEW YORK (TIP): Ananda Marga organized Yoga Day celebrations with a Yoga camp in Queens College on June 22nd. A number of Yoga enthusiasts participated. Acharya Abhiranananda Avdhuta in his brief address, spoke about the […]

Indo American Senior Citizens Association, Jersey City celebrated America’s 249th Anniversary of Independence
JERSEY CITY (TIP): Indo American Senior Citizens Association, Jersey City celebrated America’s 249th anniversary raised the American Flag with the blessings to all Americans God Bless America under the exceptional leadership of our Chairman Hon. […]



NAVA Organizes Dinner- Dance and Awards Presentation Ceremony
FLUSHING, NY (TIP): 18th annual Dinner Dance and Award Ceremony of New American Voters Association (NAVA) was held at Flushing Marina on June 19, 2025 and was organized by NAVA’s Founder and President Dr. Dilip […]