Asia
15 trapped in Colombian gold mine
BOGOTA (TIP) : At least 15 people were trapped in a gold mine in Colombia due to a sudden cave-in, authorities said. The collapse took place at a gold mine in the central Colombian province […]
Business & Economics
The Black Money Bill is like a ‘Medu Vada’
The government has used the extended session of parliament to pass a new bill in the Lok Sabha as part of its efforts to persuade the nation that it is serious about tackling the problem of […]
India
Rs 6,400 crore deposited in 339 accounts by Indians in Swiss bank, SIT tells SC
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Special Investigation Team on black money informed the Supreme Court on Tuesday, May 12 that 339 accounts in HSBC bank held by Indians had a net amount of Rs 6,400 crore […]
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Decline of American clout – Gulf countries ”loss of trust in the leadership and credibility of the US”
A near unanimous decision by the six heads of state of the Gulf Cooperation Council not to personally attend the meeting convened by the American President is a most dramatic demonstration of the decline of American clout […]
Featured
Let Women Decide : Guest Comment
The manner in which leaders arrogate to themselves the right to tell women how many kids they should have is a uniquely “affirmative” action, cutting across communities. Remember the motherhood cult when fertile mothers were awarded […]
Indian Americans
14-year-old Indian American student Karan Menon wins National Geographic Bee, wins$85,000 in prizes
NEW JERSEY (TIP): Indian American children have made a habit of winning the spellings and quiz contests in the United States. Yet again, Karan Menon, a 14-year-old Indian American student from New Jersey won the […]
United States
Eagerly-Awaited “Ek Shaam Ekal Ke Naam” Concert in New Brunswick on June 7
EDISON, NJ (TIP): Ekal Vidyalaya has always brought the best in Bollywood entertainment for its annual fund-raising Concerts, so much so, that for the last two years these concerts of Edison area have been completely […]
United States
New York State sets aside $2M to invest in tech businesses owned by minorities, women
ALBANY, NY (TIP): New York State has set aside $2 million to invest in new high-tech businesses owned by minorities and women. The initiative is meant to expand opportunities for entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds and […]
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NYC Subway Stations’ Cleanliness Criticized in Audit
NEW YORK (TIP): The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is failing to meet its own targets for keeping subway stations free of garbage, cleaning just 3 % of tracks within self-imposed deadlines, New York City Comptroller Scott […]
United States
Ambassador Mulay leads a delegation of officials to Ohio to reach out to Community
NEW YORK (TIP): With an aim to strengthen ties with the local Indian community in Ohio, Consul General of India, New York, Ambassador Dnyaneshwar M Mulay, would lead a delegation of high-ranking diplomats, and officials […]
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Philadelphia Amtrak train was speeding at more than 100 mph at the time of derailment
PHILADELPHIA (TIP): Amtrak Train 188 was going from Washington to New York when it derailed in Philadelphia on Tuesday, May 12 night, leaving eight people dead and more than 200 injured. The New York National […]
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Taliban kill 14, mostly foreigners, in Kabul guesthouse siege
KABUL (TIP): Fourteen people, most of them foreigners, were killed in a Taliban attack on a Kabul guesthouse that trapped dozens attending a concert and triggered an hours-long standoff with Afghan forces, officials said on May 14. […]
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Modi, Xi discuss wide range of Issues
BEIJING (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 14 received a warm welcome by Chinese President Xi Jinping in the ancient Xi’an City, the latter’s hometown, and the two leaders held discussions on mutual trust […]
India
Cong sets stage to name Rahul Gandhi party chief
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Congress on May 15 deferred its organizational elections and is set to call the much-awaited AICC conclave, twin moves that appear to be setting the stage for Rahul Gandhi’s coronation as […]
India
JAYALALITHAA NOT IN A HURRY TO BE CM AGAIN: AIADMK
CHENNAI (TIP): AIADMK general secretary J Jayalalithaa’s widely expected swearing-in as chief minister has reportedly been delayed over a possible appeal by Karnataka against her acquittal in a corruption case on May 11 and a […]
India
Child born within 280 days of marriage is legitimate: HC
MUMBAI (TIP): A child born during a valid marriage or even within 280 days after its dissolution can’t be termed illegitimate unless the parents did not have access to each other during the period, the […]
India
CABINET APPROVES CHANGES TO CHILD LABOUR ACT, BANS EMPLOYMENT OF THOSE BELOW 14 YEARS
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Cabinet on May 13 approved a ban on employment of children below 14 years, with a caveat that children can pursue family businesses, entertainment and sports activities after school or in […]
India
INDIA TO TURN UP HEAT ON PAK FOR ACTION AGAINST WANTED TERRORISTS
NEW DELHI (TIP): After being left red faced over the fiasco on Dawood Ibrahim with Home Minister Rajnath Singh forced to explain in Parliament that his Ministry had no doubt that the don was in […]
India
INDIA SUSPECTS ISI-BACKED HAQQANI NETWORK BEHIND ATTACK
NEW DELHI (TIP): India is not buying the theory that the Taliban was behind the attack in the Park Palace guesthouse in Kabul on Wednesday. Instead, Indian suspicion points to the Haqqani-LeT network which take […]
India
India at 100 on human capital index, Finland leads pack
GENEVA (TIP): India has been ranked at a lowly 100 position on the global Human Capital Index, which measures countries on development and deployment of human capital. Finland has topped the 124-nation list. India is […]
India
Haryana govt appoints former Delhi HC judge to probe Vadra land deals
NEW DELHI (TIP): Effectively moving against Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, the Haryana government notified a commission of inquiry on May 14 to probe alleged irregularities in land deals in Sector 83, […]
India
All 39 Indian IS hostages alive, says Sushma
NEW DELHI (TIP): India was informed by “eight different sources” that 39 citizens of the country abducted in Iraq 11 months ago were still alive, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on May 14. Swaraj, […]
Business & Economics
Bengaluru – not Mumbai – is the king of India’s real estate market
BENGALURU (TIP): In 2009, at least five cities were ahead of Bengaluru – India’s technology heartland – on the list of the country’s top real estate markets. [quote_center]Not anymore.[/quote_center] A survey by property data company, […]
United States
City pushes minority- and female-owned business contracting
NEW YORK (TIP): The de Blasio administration, looking to increase the amount of business it does with firms run by minorities and women over the next decade, is seeking legislative changes in Albany it believes […]
United States
US declares its capital ‘no drone zone’
WASHINGTON (TIP) : The US has declared Washington, in particular some of the government buildings like the White House, Capitol Hill and Pentagon, a “no drone zone”, saying violators may face stiff fines and criminal […]