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Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar condemns vandalization of community center owned by him
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-Detroit), on May 6, issued a condemnation in response to the vandalization of a community center owned by him. The graffiti depicted pro-Palestine sentiments, with his face […]
United States
UMC calls on US State Department to declare India a “Country of Particular Concern”
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (TIP): The General Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC), which met in Charlotte, NC on April 30, 2024, overwhelmingly passed a resolution recognizing the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities in […]
NY/NJ/CT
Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava relinquishes crown days after Miss USA resigns
EDISON, NJ (TIP): Miss Teen USA announced she’s stepping down Wednesday, two days after Miss USA said she is resigning and relinquishing her crown. UmaSofia Srivastava, 17, posted on Instagram: “After careful consideration, I’ve decided […]
NY/NJ/CT
26 NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS DOCTORS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING PATIENT CARE AT ANNUAL DOCTORS’ DAY CELEBRATION
Doctors across the health system are nominated by their Chief Medical Officer for the recognition NEW YORK (TIP): NYC Health + Hospitals , on May 7, celebrated its Doctors’ Day and recognized 26 doctors for […]
NY/NJ/CT
Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton Applauds Approval of $15M Investment in Key District 11 Sewer Infrastructure Projects
GLEN COVE, N.Y. (TIP): The Nassau County Legislature’s Rules Committee voted unanimously on Monday, May 6 to invest nearly $15 million toward the completion of sewer system upgrades across the 11th Legislative District, Nassau County […]
NY/NJ/CT
Congressman Suozzi (D-NY) and Congressman Fitzpatrick (R-PA) to President: We Need “Order at the Border” and Work Permits for Mixed Status Families
WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), on May 9, joined forces with the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) and Families United (AFU) and, in one unified voice, called on […]
Indians Abroad
Ten Indian Americans elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
CAMBRIDGE, MA (TIP): Ten distinguished Indian Americans, including novelists Amitav Ghosh and Jhumpa Lahiri have been elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts & Sciences founded in 1780 to help a young nation face […]
Indians Abroad
Veteran Indian American Hari Haran appointed as CEO by AgileThought
TAMPA, FL (TIP): Veteran Indian American digital transformation executive Hari Haran has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of AgileThought, a leading digital transformation and AI services firm. Haran who joins AgileThought as a veteran […]
Indians Abroad
Indian-origin student missing in Chicago since May 2
CHICAGO (TIP): A 26-year-old Indian student has been reported missing in Chicago since May 2, India’s mission in the US city said on Thursday, May 9, the latest case in the country as the community […]
Indians Abroad
Indian American social sector investor Rishi Moudgil named Michigan Founders Fund ED
MICHIGAN (TIP): Indian American social sector investor, Rishi Moudgil has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Michigan Founders Fund (MFF), a venture development organization that aims to make Michigan America’s most successful, […]
Indians Abroad
Indian American musical prodigy earns master’s degree at 18, sets sights on doctorate
INDIANA (TIP): Tiara Abraham, an 18-year-old Indian American music prodigy, has etched her name in history by earning her master’s degree from Indiana University (IU). She is the youngest individual to achieve this feat across all […]
Indians Abroad
2 brothers from Haryana’s Karnal arrested for killing Indian student in Australia
MTech student was allegedly stabbed to death in Australia during a fight between some Indian students VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA (TIP): Two brothers from Haryana have been arrested in Australia for stabbing to death a 22-year-old MTech […]
Indians Abroad
Indian American Ashwin Ramaswami raises $280,000 for Georgia senate run
ATLANTA (TIP): The First Gen Indian American Ashwin Ramaswami running for the Georgia state senate in district 48 has raised over $280,000, according to latest filings. Ramaswami has outraised his incumbent opponent Shawn Still by […]
Indians Abroad
Monty Panesar, first Sikh to play cricket from England against India, quits politics one week after joining it
LONDON (TIP): Former England spinner Monty Panesar has ended his political stint in just one week as he announced that he is withdrawing as a parliamentary candidate for George Galloway’s Workers Party of Great Britain. […]
As I See It
Overarching Indianness transcends differences among groups
India is one of the few nations in the world that has resolved the problem of separatism in so many states Over the decades, Gorkhas, Sikhs, Nagas, Manipuris and Kashmiris — to name only the […]
Opinions
Playing to the gallery in Telangana
Parties need to exercise restraint while talking of reservation for Muslims “This issue seeks to play to the gallery and create a sense of resentment among SCs, STs, and OBCs at the expense of Muslims. […]
Perspective
Students lead struggle for reinvention of democracy
The stand taken by the heads of American universities has been demoralizing. “Student activism in the US, as seen since the days of protests against the Vietnam War, apartheid in South Africa or the Iraq […]
Editorial Comment
Let Truth Prevail
On Modi’s accusation of “Chori ka Maal” (black money) being provided by Ambani and Adani to the Congress Party In the midst of the ongoing political landscape in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a […]
Editorial Comment
Not by money alone, Mr. Trump
Wake up, America-your future depends on it Donald Trump’s reported promise to the oil industry captains in exchange for a billion-dollar campaign fund in an attempt to return to the White House is deeply troubling. […]
Breaking News
‘Narendra Modi is not becoming PM again’: Rahul Gandhi says ‘election is slipping’ out of his hands
NEW DELHI / NEW YORK (TIP): Amidst intense campaigning in the middle of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress party stepped up its counter-attack on the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the […]
Breaking News
US won’t supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah: President Biden
Netanyahu says Israel ‘will stand alone’ if it has to; ‘If we need to, we will fight with our fingernail” WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Joe Biden said Wednesday, May 8, that he would not supply […]
Breaking News
Trump promised oil CEOs protection to fossil fuel industry in return for $1 billion to his campaign: report
NEW YORK (TIP): Media has reported extensively on a dinner meeting Donald Trump had with some of the country’s top oil executives at his Mar-a-Lago Club last month. A report says that one executive complained […]
Breaking News
3 Indians accused of Hardeep Nijjar’s killing appear before Canadian court
India says Canada has not shared any specific evidence or information yet SURREY, BC (TIP): Members of the Sikh Community from British Columbia crowded a Surrey courtroom on Tuesday, May 7, as three Indian nationals […]
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