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THE RAMAYANA
contined from vol 8 issue 30 And as VISHNU with his consort dwells in skies, alone, apart, Rama in a sweet communion lived in Sita’s loving heart! THE COUNCIL CONVENED Thus the young and brave […]
United States
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Protect New Yorkers From Immigration Assistance Fraud
New law strengthens penalties for those who take advantage of immigrants and codifies the Office for New Americans, launched last year ALBANY, NY (TIP): Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, August 6, signed legislation to better protect […]
Indian Americans
Indian American couple held for physically abusing their 12 year old daughter
NEW YORK (TIP): An Indian American couple from Queens, New York, are behind bars and face lengthy jail time for physically abusing their 12-year-old daughter for two years, including beating her bloody with a baseball […]
United States
Hit-and-run driver pleads guilty
Michael Elardo, a former NYPD officer who struck and killed a Levittown Girl in June, will serve up to four years in prison LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): A former New York City police officer from […]
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INTERESTING WAYS TO REUSE YOUR DENIM
Have you ever had to give away your favourite pair of jeans even though you didn’t want to? Now, you can reuse them instead of bearing the pain of parting with them. If your denims […]
India
Sikh Rights Group Seeks Info on Obama’s Invite to PM Modi
NEW YORK (TIP): A New York based Sikh rights group has filed a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) seeking documents relating to the Obama administration’s decision to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]
United States
New York patient tests negative for Ebola
NEW YORK (TIP): In a statement Wednesday , August 6, Mount Sinai said that the Centers for Disease Control and Protection “determined that the patient kept in isolation since Monday” is not infected with the […]
United States
CONGRESSMAN CROWLEY STRONGLY CONDEMNS ATTACK ON SIKH BUSINESSMAN IN QUEENS
QUEENS, NY (TIP): Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), a leader on Sikh- American issues who spearheaded the effort to encourage the Department of Justice and FBI to begin tracking and quantifying hate crimes against […]
Europe
SIAEA launches Philadelphia Chapter
Society of Indo American Engineers and Architects opened their first chapter, after 34 years of the Society’s creation. Philadelphia Chapter became the first chapter of SIAEA, having been inaugurated on June 22nd 2014, under SIAEA […]
Europe
Greater New York seniors celebrate American Independence
Organized by Shashikant Patel and Gopi Udeshi, Seniors in Greater New York enthusiastically celebrated 4th of July at Sunnyside community Hall. The celebration program included Flag Hosting and National Anthem. Patriotic songs were sung by […]
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AVOID THESE FACE WASHING MISTAKES
Look after sensitive facial skin with these easy methods. Sometimes we could get something as simple as face washing, wrong. Read on how. 1. Facial wipes – They are good and useful too, but too […]
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WAYS TO BUILD MUSCLE
Muscle building and ways to gain muscle mass are crucial for bodybuilding. Here are 15 ways to gain muscle mass, which is a combination of diet and workouts. Calorie intake For muscle building it is […]
Europe
MELINDA KATZ GOES MUSICAL
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz is seen singing “Summertime” from Porgy and Bess during the 16th Annual Great Lawn Summer Concert held Wednesday night, July 30, on the Queens campus of St. John’s University. The […]
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US Bonhomie for India: US Secretaries Storm New Delhi
The recent visits of Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, Secretary of State John Kerry, and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel are being seen as demonstrative of the resurgence of U.S. interest in India as both […]
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MIDLIFE HYPERTENSION LINKED TO DEMENTIA
Anew study has revealed that hypertension during the age of 48 to 67 years may pose as a greater threat of cognitive decline and dementia as compared with individuals who had normal blood pressure. The […]
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GET MOVING IN THE MORNING
Exercising in the morning has lots of health benefits. Starting the day on an active note: Doing physical activities like walking, jogging, running or playing a game in the morning will result in enhancing your […]
Incredible India
WEEKEND BREAKS FROM KOLKATA
From misty mornings in Darjeeling to rewarding nature walks in the Sundarbans National Park, there are a range of places to visit near Kolkata during those long weekends. These rejuvenating weekend getaways provide the perfect […]
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Europe down after Russia sanctions
ECB, Wall Street decline NEW TORK (TIP): European shares and the euro lost ground on Thursday, August 7 and investors moved to safehaven government debt after a stronger-thanexpected move by Russia to ban certain imports […]
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Sikh Youth from Queens becomes victim of a hate crime
NEW YORK (TIP): Just when the nation was remembering the martyrs of the tragic shooting two years ago, on August 5, 2012, in the Sikh temple at Oak Creek in Milwaukee, there came painful news […]
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Russia gives three-year residence permit to Snowden
MOSCOW (TIP): Former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, wanted by the United States for leaking extensive secrets of its electronic surveillance programs, has been given a three-year residence permit by Russia, his Russian lawyer told […]
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Indian Union cabinet approves increased FDI in defense, railways
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Indian Union Cabinet on Wednesday, August 6 approved a proposal to raise the cap on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the defense sector from 26% to 49%, a move aimed at […]
Business & Economics
INDIA INC LAUDS MODI GOVT’S PUSH FOR ECONOMIC REFORMS
NEW DELHI (TIP): Welcoming the nod to higher FDI in defence and opening up the railways infrastructure sector, India Inc today said the move reflects the Narendra Modi-led government’s resolve to usher in economic reforms. […]
Business & Economics
AIR FRANCE-KLM ANNOUNCES INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL OFFER
MUMBAI (TIP): European carrier Air France-KLM today joined the bandwagon of international airlines offering discounted tickets to the outbound Indian passengers with the launch of a limited period 20 per cent discount scheme on Air […]
Business & Economics
TATA GROUP IS INDIA’S MOST VALUABLE BRAND: STUDY
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Tata group has retained its place as the country’s most valuable brand at $21 billion, while the total worth of top-100 Indian brands now stands at $92.6 billion, says a new […]
Business & Economics
Rupert Murdoch withdraws offer for Time Warner
NEW YORK (TIP): Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch said on Tuesday his 21st Century Fox group had withdrawn its offer for Time Warner which could have shaken up the media-entertainment world. Murdoch said in a statement […]