Sikh History
Indian Americans
Indian-origin student found dead in US; Chicago consulate in touch with family
CHICAGO (TIP): India’s Consulate General in Chicago expressed sadness over the death of Praveen Kumar Gampa, a student pursuing post-graduation at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the US. It said on Wednesday. March 5, that […]
Indian Americans
Indian American engineer and professor Rohit Karnik appointed by MIT as their new Water and Food Systems Lab director
BOSTON (TIP) : The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has named Rohit Karnik, an Indian American mechanical engineering professor to lead its only program specifically focused on water and food for human need. Karnik, Tata […]
History
Indian Americans
India American Hoboken mayor Ravi Bhalla joins coalition challenging health research funding cuts
HOBOKEN (TIP): Ravi S. Bhalla, Indian American mayor of Hoboken city in New Jersey, has joined a coalition of over 45 elected officials, cities, and counties across the country in challenging the Trump Administration’s cuts […]
Indian Americans
Indian origin woman on death row executed in UAE
ABU DHABI (TIP): A 33-year-old Indian-origin woman, who was on death row in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for allegedly killing a four-month-old baby, was executed by the authorities, the Ministry of External Affairs informed […]
NY/NJ/CT
Legislator Solages Joins Ramadan Observance in Valley Stream
VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. (TIP): Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D – Valley Stream) joined the community at Masjid Hazma in Valley Stream on Monday, March 3 to commemorate Ramadan as Muslims in Nassau County and […]
NY/NJ/CT
NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams launches run for mayor
NEW YORK CITY (TIP) : New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams announced late Wednesday, March 5that she will run for mayor this year, jumping into an already crowded primary field that was reshaped by […]
NY/NJ/CT
Six Outstanding Women Achievers Honored by the Indian American Forum
GARDEN CITY, NY (TIP): Celebrating the strength, resilience, and remarkable achievements of women, with the aim of Inspiring others to understand and value women’s inclusion to forge a better world, Indian American Forum honored several […]
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Gender equality is far from achieved
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated on March 8, has served as a global platform for advocating gender equality, recognizing women’s achievements, and addressing challenges they face worldwide. Proposed in 1910 by Clara Zetkin, IWD aimed […]
Readers Write
PASSPORT WOES
Hello, my name is Chirag Patil. I live in the state of Washington and I’m a legal resident of the USA. I applied for passport renewal and my mail was received by the consulate at […]
As I See It
Trump-Putin-Modi summit is doable
THE GREAT GAME: Can the PM, whose foreign policy dexterity must be applauded, take a leaf out of Virat’s book? “Only the Chinese are standing up for now. You know what that means. That Trump […]
Breaking News
Trump warns Russia of sanctions, tariffs until Ukraine ceasefire deal reached
WASHINGTON, D.C (TIP): US President Donald Trump has said he is “strongly considering large-scale banking sanctions and tariffs” on Russia until a “ceasefire and a final peace settlement agreement” with Ukraine is reached. His statement […]
Breaking News
US pushes for grand trade pact with India, wants access to agri market
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US on Friday, March 7, pitched for a macro, large and grand trade agreement with India, and not ‘product-by-product’ arrangement, to boost bilateral ties between the two countries. US Commerce Secretary […]
Breaking News
Trump creates task force to prepare for 2026 World Cup
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Donald Trump created a task force on Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe’s premier soccer tournament to North America at a time when his […]
Breaking News
Supreme Court of India no to status quo on Dharavi project
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Supreme Court on Friday, March 7, refused to halt the ongoing work on the Dharavi redevelopment project, which is being executed by Adani Properties Pvt Ltd. However, a Bench led by […]
Breaking News
Israeli tourist, homestay operator gang-raped, their male friends attacked in Karnataka
KOPPAL, KARNATAKA (TIP): Two women, including a 27-year-old Israeli tourist, were allegedly gang-raped while stargazing on the banks of Sanapur Lake near Hampi, police said on Saturday, March 8. The incident occurred around 11 pm […]
Opinions
Why the unity of INDIA bloc is faltering
“The silver lining in this gloomy scenario is that various components of INDIA have supported the AAP. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah sarcastically summed it up well: “Aur lado aapas mein” (keep fighting […]
Health
Key protein identified for treating Alzheimer’s
A team of researchers from the University of Cologne has made an important contribution to understanding the role of the tau protein in Alzheimer’s disease. Using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), the international team […]
Health
India may have over 440 million overweight people by 2050: Lancet study
By 2050, India could have over 440 million obese and overweight people, a global analysis published in The Lancet journal has estimated. Number of overweight and obese adults by mid-century in India (218 million men […]
Health
Avoid chronic headaches: Strategies for long-term relief
Chronic headaches can significantly impact daily life, making it difficult to focus, work, or even enjoy leisure activities. While occasional headaches are common, frequent and persistent headaches require a proactive approach to prevention. Understanding the […]
Women
Why millennial women are letting men handle money-and why it might be risky
Marielle Schurig spoke to a group of women at a wellness event at Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s store in New York’s Flatiron district, after they’d sweat it out together in a yoga and circuit-training class. Following […]
Food Corner
Cheese and garlic pita wedges
Ingredients 1 whole wheat pita bread or 1 pizza base, 6 tbsp melted butter, 2 flakes of garlic – crushed (½ tsp), 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp oregano, ½ cup grated mozzarella […]
Women
Is your phone hurting your relationship? Signs of disconnection and how to fix it
Cell phones are an invaluable technology that has fundamentally changed the way we communicate and get information. But as with anything good, too much of it can lead to problems. A growing body of research […]
Featured
Ramadan: The sacred month of fasting, reflection and spiritual growth
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is one of the most sacred months for Muslims worldwide. It is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community, commemorating the revelation of the Quran […]