India
CBI sees cover-up bid, says crime spot altered
Kolkata (TIP)- The CBI on Thursday, August 22, alleged in the Supreme Court that there was an attempt to cover up the rape and killing of the Kolkata doctor by the local police as the […]
India
Kolkata Rap-Murder : Accused has ‘animal-like instinct’, his psychoanalytic profile is of a pervert: CBI
Kolkata (TIP)- The psychoanalytic profile of the arrested accused in the rape and murder of the woman doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sanjay Roy, indicated that he was a pervert […]
India
PM Modi arrives in Ukraine as India aims to provide support for peace, stability
New Delhi (TIP)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ukraine on Friday, August 23, becoming the first Indian head of government to travel to the country for a visit that is being closely watched for […]
India
NC ties up with Congress for all 90 seats in J&K polls
Srinagar (TIP)- National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday, August 22, said that his party has finalised an alliance with the Congress for all 90 assembly seats in Jammu & Kashmir, and added that […]
NY/NJ/CT
Dr. Urmilesh Arya’s lifetime of service in the US and India is laudable
Honored to lead India Day Parade as Grand Marshal, Dr Arya’s leadership roles and contributions to the community have brought her many laurels. By Parveen Chopra Chosen to lead the 13th India Day Parade of […]
NY/NJ/CT
For Indian Food lovers an Indian Restaurant just opened in Williston Park
WILLISTON PARK, NY (TIP): Varli Indian Street Kitchen opened its doors on August 21, 2024, in Williston Park, NY. This vibrant new restaurant is a celebration of the rich flavors and traditions of India, featuring […]
Indian Americans
Indian origin jailed in Singapore for duping bank with housing deals
SINGAPORE (TIP): An Indian-origin man was sentenced to seven years and six months’ jail for being a part of a group that duped a bank into disbursing more than SGD 5.1 million loans related to […]
Indian Americans
Indian American police officer Amitoj Oberoi sentenced to 15 years for fatal drunk driving crash
SOMERSET, NJ (TIP): An off-duty Edison Township police officer, Amitoj Oberoi, has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison after a drunken crash claimed the lives of two passengers on Route 27 in Franklin […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin man shot dead by teenager in daylight robbery in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A 36-year-old Indian-origin man has been shot and killed after a teenage boy robbed a convenience store in the US state of North Carolina, authorities said. Mainank Patel, the owner of the […]
Indian Americans
Atlanta’s Bengali community unites to protest against rape and death of Kolkata doctor
ATLANTA, GA (TIP): On August 14, 2024, members of Atlanta’s Bengali community gathered at Global Mall in Norcross, Georgia, to protest the shocking rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor in Kolkata, West Bengal, now […]
Indian Americans
90-ft-tall Hanuman ‘murti’ becomes new landmark in Texas
HOUSTON, TX (TIP): A 90-foot-tall bronze ‘murti’ of Lord Hanuman, unveiled near here, symbolizing “a new milestone in the cultural and spiritual landscape of America,” has become the latest landmark in Texas visible from miles […]
As I See It
The essence of India’s inflation problem
The rising price of food lies at the core of India’s inflation The Economic Survey that preceded this year’s Union Budget presentation makes a suggestion which has implications for inflation control. It is that the […]
Opinions
TRYSTS AND TURNS: Political patronage emboldens offenders
Laws on sexual misconduct should be uniformly and firmly enforced across the country These instances of an anti-women attitude of parties in power in order to bolster their political fortunes is what contributes to the […]
Perspective
Moral pressure and human rights compliance
There is a need to establish the undeniable centrality of human rights in a rapidly changing world that is facing prejudice and fanaticism As is commonly recognized, there are two ways in which compliance with […]
Comments
Why the United States never had a Woman President? Is it time for the United States to finally elect a woman President?
The United States is often hailed as the world’s preeminent democracy, a beacon of human rights, equality, and justice. It is a nation that prides itself on standing for the highest democratic ideals—principles that include […]
Entertainment
WHAT DOES THE FORMER FIRST LADY & US SENATOR SHARE WITH US?
By Mabel Pais “Let’s keep fighting and let’s keep the faith. And let’s lift each other as we move forward on this journey.” – Hillary Rodham Clinton HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON: First Lady, U.S. Senator, U.S. […]
Breaking News
The Queens, New York India Day Parade turned a sea of tricolor
QUEENS, NY (TIP): The 9th India Day Parade organized under the auspices of the Floral Park – Bellerose Indian Merchants Association (F-BIMA) on the 78th Indian Independence Day, celebration was colorful with the tricolor. As […]
Breaking News
SEBI bans Anil Ambani, 24 other entities from securities market for five years
NEW DELHI (TIP): Market regulator SEBI has barred industrialist Anil Ambani, 24 other entities, including former key officials of Reliance Home Finance from the securities market for five years for diversion of funds from the […]
Breaking News
Seattle witnesses an impressive India Day Parade with the enthusiastic participation of a large Indian American community
SEATTLE, WA (TIP): Mr. Bill Gates, Chairman, Gates Foundation flagged off the FIRST India Day celebrations in the Greater Seattle area as Consulate General of India in Seattle’s Guest of Honor, on the 78th Independence […]
Breaking News
Kamala Harris accepts historic presidential nomination, pledging to be the President for all Americans
Says election offers “fleeting opportunity” to move past “bitterness, cynicism” Indrajit Saluja CHICAGO, August 23, (TIP): Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday, August 23, promising to be “the president for […]
Breaking News
42nd India Day Parade carries the message “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”- the world is a family
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): With 26 floats and scores of marching groups, the New York City came alive on Sunday, August 18, as the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) hosted the world’s largest annual India […]
South Asia
Plaint filed in Int’l Crimes Tribunal against Sheikh Hasina
Dhaka (TIP): A complaint was filed on August 20 with Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) against deposed premier Sheikh Hasina and 26 others, including former ministers of her cabinet, for committing alleged genocide and crimes […]
South Asia
UN team in B’desh to talk modalities of rights probe
Dhaka (TIP): A United Nations team will meet Bangladesh’s interim government and other stakeholders from August 22 to discuss the process to investigate alleged human rights violations during the recent deadly violence in the country, […]
South Asia
7 die in Nepal landslides; 4 of family buried alive in Bajhang district
Kathmandu (TIP): Seven persons were killed in separate incidents of landslides that were triggered by incessant rain in the western part of Nepal in the last 24 hours, police said on August 20. Four members […]
South Asia
Sri Lanka announces visa-free access to Indians, nationals from 34 other countries for 6 months
Colombo (TIP): The Sri Lankan government has announced visa-free access to citizens from 35 countries, including India, the UK and the US to the island nation for six months, media reports said on August 21. […]