India
Bihar passes liquor ban bill
PATNA (TIP): From April 1, anyone found consuming liquor at public place in Bihar will be put behind bars, with the jail term varying from 5 to 10 years. The excise rules have been overhauled […]
Europe
‘Terrorism is globally networked. But we still act only nationally to counter this threat’: PM Modi
WASHINGTON (TIP): India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a three-nation visit of Belgium, the US and Saudi Arabia, arrived March 31 in Washington where, among many other engagements, he is attending the Nuclear Security Summit. Speaking at […]
India
US, India discuss Pakistan and the Pink Flamingo scenario
WASHINGTON (TIP): The United States and India have begun conversations about Pakistan’s runaway nuclear weapons program, including its development and deployment of battlefield tactical nuclear weapons, in the backdrop of the nuclear security summit that […]
Politics
Trump Sparks another Row with his Anti-Abortion Comments
WASHINGTON (TIP): US presidential wannabe Donald Trump has withdrawn a call for women who have abortions to be punished, only hours after suggesting it. Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump says women who end pregnancies should […]
Politics
Climate Fraud Investigation of Exxon Draws Attention of 18 Attorneys General
SPecial report NEW YORK (TIP): Environmental advocate and former Vice President Al Gore and Attorneys General from across the nation, on Tuesday, March 29, gathered in the office of Attorney General Eric Schneiderman for an […]
Europe
Obama, Turkey’s Erdogan discuss security in meeting: White House
WASHINGTON (TIP): US President Barack Obama on March 31 reaffirmed the US commitment to Turkey’s security during a meeting with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, while also discussing both countries’ efforts to fight Islamic State, the […]
United States
Suspect in bus station shooting dead; 3 others hurt: Police
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA (TIP): A gunman who shot a Virginia state trooper at a bus terminal on Thursday was shot dead by two other officers, police said. Two civilians were hurt, though it was not clear […]
Indian Americans
3 Sikh soldiers file lawsuit against US Defense Department
WASHINGTON (TIP): Three Sikh soldiers filed, March 29, a lawsuit against the Department of Defense seeking to serve in the US armed forces without being forced to compromise with their articles of faith like turbans, […]
Entertainment
THE ‘RELUCTANT ACTOR’ KAMAL HAASAN SPEAKS TO HIS FANS AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM
NEW YORK, NY (TIP): It was a memorable evening with an artist who easily fits in to any role. Not only acting role, but all kinds of role in the film industry – screenwriter, director, producer, playback singer, choreographer, […]
United States
State Legislators Blast Plans to Build ‘Community’ Jail in College Point
QUEENS, NY (TIP): State Senator Tony Avella and State Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz called the de Blasio Administration’s plans to build a new jail in College Point “ludicrous and irresponsible” in a joint statement on March […]
Indian Americans
Religious Leaders Find Common Ground in Scriptures Despite Differences
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK (TIP): To this monthly gathering, 8 religious members from the Hindu, Jain, and Christian faiths used their religious texts as a background to talk about “Animals.” When asked about animals in […]
Indian Americans
Mayor of Burr Ridge Mickey Straub to host Akshaya Patra Chicago Gala
CHICAGO, IL (TIP): The Akshaya Patra Foundation will be holding its 2016 Chicago Benefit Event on Saturday, May 7th. The Mayor of the Village of Burr Ridge, Mickey Straub, will be the honorary host of […]
Featured
Why are American Voters so angry?
Americans are generally known for having a positive outlook on life, but with the countdown for November’s presidential election now well under way, polls show voters are angry. This may explain the success of non-mainstream […]
Featured
The Obama Doctrine: Middle East out, Asia in
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference,” the 20th-century theologian Reinhold Niebuhr once famously wrote. Arguably, this very much […]
Featured
Ugly politics in Uttarakhand: No participant left with clean hands
In the unfolding Uttarakhand drama all participants emerge diminished. It was a problem borne of rebellion in the Congress. Apparently, Chief Minister Harish Rawat, now facing horse-trading charges, had lost majority with nine MLAs parting ways […]
Entertainment
‘Sold’ aims to raise awareness about human trafficking
NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): Directed by the Oscar-winning Director Jeffrey Brown and Produced by Emma Thompson, “Sold” is a compelling story that spotlights the horrific business of sex trafficking. An adaptation of the bestselling […]
Europe
Narendra Modi, Priyanka Chopra, Sania Mirza are Contenders for TIME’s ‘Most Influential’
NEW YORK (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, tennis star Sania Mirza and actor Priyanka Chopra are among the probable contenders for TIME magazine’s annual list of the most influential people in the world., says a […]
Indian Americans
India Association of Long Island Creates Visions of India with Colors of Holi
HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): Spring on the Island had a warm and colorful welcome by India Association of Long Island’s (IALI) colorful Holi festivities. Under the leadership of President Beena Kothari and her Executive Council, this […]
Indian Americans
Vaisakhi 5K announces new customer service resources following high demand
JAMAICA, NY(TIP): The third-annual Vaisakhi 5K race, scheduled for April 24, 2016, has increased its runner capacity to 1,000 runners. The success of last year’s race-which had a capacity of only 500 runners-and the announcement […]
Indian Americans
Texas Governor Appoints First Indian American CEO to State’s Small Business Development Board
(Dallas, Texas – March 30, 2016) Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently appointed Arun Agarwal, CEO of Nextt, the Dallas-based leader in the U.S. home textile industry, to the Product Development and Small Business Incubator (PDSBI) Board for a term set […]
Indian Americans
Indian-American Girl Creates Doll to Reflect Ethnic Diversity
NEW YORK (TIP): An Indian-American Harvard University graduate has come up with a new series of seven dolls that represent common girls with ethnic diversity and celebrate them for their brains, talents and leadership. Neha […]
Indian Americans
AAPI plans great entertainment at the 34th Annual Convention in New York
NEW YORK (TIP): Famous Bollywood entertainers Shankar Mahadevan, Richa Sharma, Sunidhi Chauhan, Aditya Narayan and Indian Idol Juniors, are all set to take the delegates by storm during the 34th annual convention organized by the […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Scientists Develop Technology for Effective Cancer Treatment
WASHINGTON (TIP): A team of Indian scientists from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard Medical School has made an important breakthrough by developing a nano-technology which will help monitor the effectiveness of cancer […]
Africa
Bank of Baroda’s innovative approach to success
PROFILE At a time when majority of foreign banks in USA are struggling to cope with federal regulations, Bank of Baroda is forging ahead with innovative programs to help its customers. Not many banks can claim […]
Europe
Scotland and Wales ‘could form own country’ if Britain votes to leave EU
WALES (TIP):Scotland and Wales are in preliminary talks to split away from the UK and form a new country if Britain votes to leave the European Union in June. The extraordinary proposal has been discussed […]