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Setback to Climate Action Plans
That Donald Trump’s skepticism about climate change will adversely impact policies to address global warming became abundantly clear minutes after his swearing-in as U.S. President. The White House website quickly deleted all mention of climate change. […]
Indian Americans
INOC(I) National President Lavika Bhagat Singh Passes away
Indian National Overseas Congress members are grieving nationwide over death of their beloved President Mrs. Lavika Bhagat Singh. Expressing his condolences, the AICC Vice President Shri Rahul Gandhi said “She worked hard to spread the […]
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India celebrates 68th Republic Day showcases military might, rich cultural diversity
he majestic Rajpath saw a scintillating display of India’s military might and resplendent cultural diversity as the country celebrated its 68th Republic Day January26, with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al […]
Indian Americans
Nikki Haley sworn in as US ambassador to the UN
On January 25, Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley was sworn in as US ambassador to the United Nations. Vice President Mike Pence swore in Haley who served as the 116th Governor of South Carolina […]
Education
13 Indian-American Students named Finalists in “Super Bowl of Science”
Thirteen Indian-American students, including one each from New York and New Jersey, were among 40 high school students who were declared finalists Jan. 24 in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the oldest and most prestigious […]
Indian Americans
Indian-American attorney appointed to key White House post
WASHINGTON(TIP): US President Donald Trump has appointed prominent Indian-American attorney Uttam Dhillon to a key White House position to assist him on ethics and compliance matters. Dhillon, who served as chief oversight counsel for the […]
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TV Asia Chairman HR Shah and 2 others from USA among recipients of Padma awards
NEW YORK (TIP): TV Asia Chairman/CEO and prominent Indian American community leader HR Shah was on Wednesday, January 25 named for the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian honor in the field of Literature & […]
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Zest marked celebration of India’s 68th Republic Day at the Consulate General of India, New York
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Consulate General of India, New York celebrated India’s 68th Republic day with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor, January 26. The celebrations began in the morning at the Consulate. Consul general of […]
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President Mukherjee bats for electoral reforms, demonetization in his address to the Nation
NEW DELHI (TIP): President of Republic of India, in his address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day,on Wednesday, January 25, spoke about the need for simultaneous elections to Parliament and assemblies, saying […]
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PRESIDENTS AREN’T CEOS ~ On the meaning and implications of the country’s first true businessman president
With respect to the best, unlike a president who has spent decades cultivating the hard skills that lend themselves to complex bureaucratic management and quantitative acumen, Trump consistently boasts of shunning hard analysis and expert opinion […]
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Redefining Leadership ~ Obama makes way for Trump, and shallowness
America is going through, what historian Arthur M Schlesinger Jr. calls “cycles” in American history, when the tide of action, passion, idealism and reform gives way to seasons of drift, quiescence, hedonism, and cynicism. The cheapness […]
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Modi’s Raisina Dialogue
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spelt out the nation’s foreign priorities at the second Raisina Dialogue, an initiative by the current government which it hopes will eventually rival the conclaves in Munich and Singapore (Shangrila Dialogue). For […]
India
INOC, USA expresses strong objection at ‘Modi’ replacing Gandhiji on KVIC calendar
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian National Overseas Congress, USA strongly opposes the fact that the Prime Minister has replaced Mahatma Gandhi on the wall calendars and table diaries issued by the Government-owned Khadi Village Industries Commission […]
Indian Americans
Indian American community has come of age, says Ambassador Sarna at FIA-led reception
India’s new Ambassador to the US Navtej Singh Sarna feels that biggest change in the Indian community in the US is that ‘The community has come of age.’ He said that during a welcomereception hosted […]
India
Air India to start Delhi-DC non-stop flight from July
NEW YORK (TIP): Come July, Washington’s Dulles International airport will become Air India’s fifth U.S. destination, joining Chicago O’Hare, New York JFK, Newark Liberty and San Francisco. Air India would be the only carrier offering […]
Education
Raghuram Rajan recognized with distinguished service professorship
Former governor of the Reserve Bank of India Raghuram Rajan has been named the Katherine Dusak Miller Distinguished Service Professor of Finance by University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. Another Indian American economist Oeindrila […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal won’t attend Donald Trump’s Inauguration
Ms Jayapal said in a statement on Sunday, January15, that she will remain in her Seattle district to “be with constituents who are immigrants and immigrant advocates to hear their stories and concerns, and discuss […]
Indian Americans
Indian-American Jailed for $1 Million Insider Trading Scheme
An Indian-American man has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for a $1 million insider trading scheme involving the failed Apollo Tyres bid to takeover Cooper Tire, prosecutors said on Wednesday. Amit Kanodia, 49, […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Student Wins Big in Literary Contest on Dental Health
NEW YORK(TIP): Arth Patel, an Indian American Student at The UCLA School of Dentistry was the winner of the first annual My Kool Smiles Scholarship Fund essay contest, sponsored by the Benevis Foundation. Arth earned […]
Business & Economics
Indian American Ajit Pai tipped for FCC Chair?
Donald Trump met Ajit Pai fueling speculation about his role in the incoming administration. NEW YORK (TIP): Washington: US presidentelect Donald Trump met Indian-American Ajit Pai, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, fueling speculation about […]
Politics
Inauguration of the 45th President of the US in pictures
On January 20, 2017, the peaceful transfer of American power took place in Washington, DC, as the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama passed the office to President-elect Donald J. Trump. Hundreds of […]