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Indian Americans
US based Indiaspora to host G20 Forum in New Delhi from August 22 to 24
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): In the run-up to the 18th summit of the G20 nations, US-based Indiaspora will host a G20 Forum in New Delhi from August 22 to 24. The gathering, scheduled to take place […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna to co-lead bipartisan delegation to India
US lawmakers will participate in Red Fort address of PM Modi on India’s Independence Day They will meet with business, tech, government and Bollywood leaders WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A bipartisan group of US lawmakers will […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja named Tesla CFO
SACRAMENTO (TIP): Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja has been named Tesla’s new Chief Financial Officer as the previous finance chief Zachary Kirkhorn announced his decision to step down, the automaker said in a company filing on Monday, […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin former Singapore minister submits application to qualify for presidential election
SINGAPORE (TIP): Singapore’s Indian-origin former senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Monday, August 7, 2023, filed his application for a certificate of eligibility to run in next month’s presidential election. Shanmugaratnam, 66, formally launched his presidential […]
Indian Americans
Indian envoy raises Sikh trooper’s beard issue with US authorities
NEW York (TIP): New York State trooper Charanjot Tiwana sought permission to grow a beard for his wedding in March last year. However, his request was denied on the grounds that keeping a beard would […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Researcher Bhumi Purohit wins American Political Science Association’s top award
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American researcher Bhumi Purohit has received the American Political Science Association’s (APSA) 2023 William Anderson Award for the best dissertation in the general field of federalism or intergovernmental relations, state, and […]
Indian Americans
Indian American judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya presided over Trump arraignment
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The arraignment of former President Donald J. Trump was presided over by Indian American Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya, who was born in Gujarat and grew up in suburban Kansas City, Missouri. […]
Indian Americans
India-born college student will be first Republican to challenge Democrat Baldwin for Senate in 2024
Rejani Raveendran’s longshot entry would indeed add a new face to the race WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Rejani Raveendran, a 40-year-old India-born college student, has announced her bid for Senate in the US state of Wisconsin, […]
Indian Americans
Canadian college ‘shatters’ Punjab students’ dreams
Cancels admission at eleventh hour, citing rush TORONTO (TIP): An “abrupt decision” taken by Canada’s Northern College, Scarborough campus, has thrown the plans of numerous Indian students, many of whom hail from Punjab, into disarray. […]
Opinions
The dilemma of double-engine governments
The rioting in Nuh and Gurugram reflects badly on the state government and the police force “The rioting in Nuh and Gurugram in Haryana reflects badly on the state government and its police force. Why […]
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The G-20 Summit in India
The 18th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit in New Delhi will be a culmination of all the G20 processes and meetings held throughout the year among ministers, senior officials, and civil societies. On […]
Perspective
Freedom is fragile unless fiercely defended!
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, […]
Opinions
This is no longer my India that was the birthplace of my Religion & my Ancestors
“Fraternity means a sense of common brotherhood of all Indians-of Indians being one people. It is the principle which gives unity and solidarity to social life” – and said what this means is that “if […]
As I See It
For faster development of India, discard the other-worldly humbug
Indian philosophy professes 200% life – full exploration and full flowering of the inner and outer worlds. India is on the path to development with alacrity since independence. But at this juncture, it will be […]
As I See It
SALUTE to INDIA on its 77th INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY
India should explore opportunities and exert its position and influence for global good: Climate change, human rights and freedom of the press, national and regional security, peaceful resolution of conflicts, space exploration and skillful use […]
Editorial Comment
Thoughts on the 77th Independence Day of India
As Indian Americans celebrate the 77th Independence Day of India with parades and festivities, my thoughts go back to the days when India was struggling for freedom under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, who the […]
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Repealing sedition law: Move welcome, but substitute shouldn’t be draconian
Often misused against activists and journalists, the archaic sedition law is all set to become history. Union Home Minister Amit Shah — who introduced three Bills in the Lok Sabha on Friday to replace the […]
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Communal punishment: On riots and demolitions
The idea of inflicting collective punishment on the Muslim community soon after any riot or communal disturbance seems to be an ingrained part of governance in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled States. The use of excavators to […]
Religion
Weekly Horoscope- August 7, 2023 to August 13, 2023
Aries Ganesha says, due to a handful of surprises lucky events, you will have a good week. On that week, the wait would have been definitely worth it. Kindly refrain from disparaging anyone this week. This week, […]
Astrology
Birthday Horoscope-August 7 to August 13
August 7 Ganesha says you may find yourself in a scenario today that necessitates rapid thought and immediate action. Don’t be discouraged if an unexpected problem arises in your professional life. Your inherent leadership talents […]
Featured
Quit India Movement Day
On August 9, 81 years ago — on August 9, 1942 — the people of India launched the decisive final phase of the struggle for independence. It was a mass upsurge against colonial rule on […]
Sikh History
Sikh History This Week- august 4, 2023, to august 10, 2023
4th August 1982 Gurbakash Singh tried to hijack Indian Airline plane to Lahore. 1982 Dharam Yudh morcha to seek Sikh demands was launched by Akali Dal. Additionally, the morcha initiated by Jarnail Singh Bhindrawalae, for […]
History
India in history this Week- August 4, 2023, to August 10, 2023
04 AUGUST 1956 Apsara, the country’s first nuclear research reactor, started. 1967 Construction of Nagarjunasagar, the world’s longest masonry dam. 2008 The government gave Navratna status to the Shipping Corporation of India. 1929 Actor, singer, […]
Music
‘SHAKTI’ MUSIC ENSEMBLE GRACES NEW JERSEY ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
By Mabel Pais SHAKTI IS BACK! ‘Shakti’, the revolutionary world music ensemble continues to discover and explore the musical common ground bridging East and West on an extensive U.S. tour in 2023. This follows the […]