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Pitru Paksha: Fortnight of the ancestors
Pitru Paksha has a special significance in Hinduism. On the days of Shradh, in Hinduism, our ancestors are remembered and their gratitude is expressed. In Hindu religion, if the Pitrus is satisfied, then he blesses […]
Incredible India
Mahabaleshwar: Hill station in the Western Ghats
Enter Mahabaleshwar and you’re welcomed with a sight of the soaring peaks and breathtaking valleys. The cool crisp mountain air makes this hill station a great escape from humdrum of Mumbai’s daily life. Catch a […]
NY/NJ/CT
Widespread flooding impacts New York City, Long Island, Tri-state region
NEW YORK (TIP): Life-threatening flash flooding pummeled the New York City area Friday, September 29, as remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia lashed the already heavily saturated region with several inches of rain in mere hours. […]
Featured
IMPORTANCE OF COLONOSCOPY
Why is it important to schedule your next colonoscopy if you are in your late fourth decade. Colon cancer is one of the most common and preventable cancers if detected at an early stage. The […]
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NY/NJ/CT
West Windsor Arts to Present an Evening of Traditional Indian Dance with Shivani Badgi
Saturday, October 14, 2023, 6 to 9 pm PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J (TIP): West Windsor Arts is hosting a special solo dance performance by Shivani Badgi, an Indian American dancer, teacher and choreographer. Badgi will perform […]
United States
Two Indian-origin firms among Earthshot Prize 2023 finalists
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP) : Two firms founded by persons of Indian origin figure among the Earthshot Prize’s third class of 15 global innovators, entrepreneurs, community leaders and activists working to find cutting-edge solutions to climate […]
United States
Indian American candidate Taral Patel targeted with racist messages on social media
AUSTIN, TX (TIP): Taral Patel, an Indian American policy expert, who is running for Fort Bend County Commissioner in Texas, says he has received racist and xenophobic messages on social media. Patel, 29, a Democrat […]
United States
Indian American Knoxville City Council member Seema Singh running for Tennessee House
KNOXVILLE (TIP): Seema Singh, an Indian American member of Knoxville City Council, has announced she will run as a Democrat to represent District 90, on the north side of Knoxville, in the Tennessee House of […]
United States
Congressman Thanedar launches Hindu Buddhist Sikh and Jain American Congressional caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar has announced the formation of a new Congressional caucus aimed at protecting the interests of Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains. To be formally launched on Friday,, September […]
United States
World Culture Festival to send message of global unity
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Olympic-scale World Culture Festival to be attended by thousands of people from over 100 countries and a gathering of global leaders would send a message of global unity, organizers of the […]
United States
US Congress recognizes two Indian spiritual leaders for their contributions towards global peace
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US Congress has recognized two Indian spiritual leaders, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Acharya Lokesh Muni, for their efforts towards global peace and harmony. “With his message of peace and commitment […]
United States
Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B visa system, says it’s ‘indentured servitude’: Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Calling the much sought-after H-1B visa system “indentured servitude”, Indian-American GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has pledged to get rid of it if voted to power in 2024, the Politico reported. Having […]
Profile
Arun Ganguly Launches AD Foundation
Arun Ganguly the New York based financier is to announce the launch of the AD Foundation. The Arup and Dolly Ganguly is private family foundation solely backed by Arun Ganguly himself in remembrance of his […]
Breaking News
EAM Jaishankar, US Secretary Blinken discuss global developments amid India-Canada diplomatic row
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): India and the US agreed to continue their cooperation in the areas of defense, space and clean energy as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Secretary of State Antony Blinken here, amid […]
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India talks tough: Sends out stern message to Canada and its allies
Amid a diplomatic fracas with Canada over the killing of pro-Khalistan terror accused Hardeep Singh Nijjar, India has exhorted the UN member states not to allow ‘political convenience’ to determine responses to terrorism, extremism and […]
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Manipur burning: Centre, state must go all out to stop violence
It’s been almost five months since clashes broke out in Manipur during a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ organized by residents of hill districts in protest against the majority Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe status. Ethnic […]
Editorial Comment
Dr. M.S. Swaminathan: A Legacy of Agricultural Innovation and Humanitarianism
The world mourns the passing of Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, a pioneering figure in the field of agriculture and a relentless advocate for sustainable development and food security. Dr. Swaminathan’s contributions to agriculture, particularly in the […]
Opinions
Hail to the Fraudster in Chief
And on Tuesday (September 26), Justice Arthur F. Engoron ruled in New York that Trump did, in fact, persistently commit fraud by overvaluing his assets, possibly by as much as $2.2 billion. “Finally, Trump declared […]
Indian Americans
Sixteen Indian American middle schoolers in STEM challenge finals
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A total of 16 Indian American youngsters are among 30 finalists in the inaugural Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC), the nation’s premier middle school science, technology, engineering and […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin man from London campaigns for patients’ rights after son’s death
LONDON (TIP): An Indian-origin man from London who lost his son due to what he terms as a “cascade of errors” by medics has launched a new charity foundation to campaign for the rights of […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin eight-year-old girl receives UK’s first kidney transplant without need for lifelong drugs
LONDON (TIP): An eight-year-old Indian-origin girl was on Friday, September 22, declared the first person in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) history to have a transplant without the need for lifelong drugs after medics […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Nihar Malaviya becomes CEO of Penguin Random House
NEW YORK (TIP) : Indian American publishing executive Nihar Malaviya has been named as permanent CEO of New York-based Penguin Random House, nine months after he was appointed the interim chief executive. Malaviya, 48, succeeded […]