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Hussain Baqueri, President, Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation
Mr. Hussain Baqueri is the President of the Nargis Dutt Memorial Cancer Foundation. He has been President of the organization since 2019. However, the once extremely active organization has had some internal dissensions preventing the […]
NY/NJ/CT
AN OPEN APPEAL TO ASSEMBLY MEMBER JENIFER RAJKUMAR AND MAYOR ADAMS
STOP EXPLOITING AND DUPING US ABOUT PROPOSED DIWALI HOLIDAY Mayor knows he can make it happen by Executive Order By Albert Baldeo RICHMOND HILL, NY (TIP): As an elected District Leader with a large South […]
NY/NJ/CT
Colors, Lights and Food Mark Joyous Diwali Celebrations at BAPS Mandirs across North America
DALLAS (TIP): From October 22 to October 26, colors, lights and foodfused with joy and tradition as Diwali –The Festival of Lights –was celebrated at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Robbinsville, NJ. Diwali is […]
NY/NJ/CT
Hicksville Massage Parlor Closed, Woman Charged with Prostitution
Police say an undercover investigation led to the arrest of a woman from Queens HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): A massage parlor in Hicksville was shut down Wednesday, November 2, after an undercover investigation led to the […]
United States
Five prominent Indian-American politicians in race for US Congress in midterm polls
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): If the pollsters and opinions of political pundits are to be believed, Indian-Americans are likely to have a 100 per cent strike rate for the House of Representatives. The four incumbents – […]
United States
Diaspora group launches online petition urging Blinken to reduce visa wait time
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A US-based diaspora body on Tuesday, October 31, launched an online petition campaign urging the Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to reduce the long waitlist for various types of American visas being […]
Indian Americans
Sankara Nethralaya USA raises over $32000 from Microsoft Give fundraising poker tournament
ATLANTA,GA (TIP): Sankara Nethralaya USA is a not-for-profit charity organization providing ophthalmic (eye) care throughout India. For the last 4 decades, SN has treated millions of indigent blind patients. During the month of October, Microsoft organizes the Give campaign. […]
Indian Americans
Queensland govt announces 1 million Australian dollar reward for information on Punjabi-origin man wanted for Australian woman’s murder
NEW DELHI (TIP): Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farrell AO has noted the announcement by the Queensland government of an Australian 1-million-dollar reward for information leading to the location and arrest of Rajwinder Singh, […]
United States
‘No choice’, says Elon Musk as he justifies massive layoffs at Twitter
NEW YORK (TIP): Amid massive layoffs at Twitter across the world, including in India, and the subsequent backlash, the microblogging site’s new owner Elon Musk on Saturday, November 5, justified the move, saying there was […]
United States
Hundreds of Indian Americans celebrate Chhath at over dozen places in US
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Hundreds of Indian Americans worshipped the Sun God on Sunday , October 30 evening and Monday, October 31 night at several places in the country, ranging from the Potomac River in a […]
Indian Americans
Indian- American Dr. Veena Rao honored with the 2022 Pink Frog Legacy Award
ATLANTA, GA (TIP): Veena N. Rao, PhD, professor and co-director of the Cancer Biology Program, at Morehouse School of Medicine, received the 2022 Pink Frog Legacy Award from the Pink Frog Foundation at its 10th Annual Pink […]
United States
Global space cooperation is an integral part of Indian space programme says official
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Global space cooperation is an integral part of India’s space programme, a top Indian space scientist has said and supported the idea of nations coming together to replicate the International Space Station […]
Indian Americans
Indian American community lauded by New York City Mayor Eric Adams
NEW YORK (TIP): Lauding the contributions of the Indian – American community to New York City, mayor Eric Adams has honored four community organizations and Grammy Award Winner Falu Shah for their work in New […]
United States
US condemns attack on Imran Khan during protest march
WASHINGTON,D.C. (TIP): The United States on Thursday, November 4, condemned the attack on former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan during his protest march and said violence has no place in politics and America is deeply […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin Carnatic vocalist Aruna Sairam honored with Chevalier Award
PARIS (TIP): Carnatic vocalist, composer, collaborator, humanitarian and speaker Aruna Sairam has been honored with the French government’s highest honor- Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des award. Aruna Sairam has been selected for this […]
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A case for NRIs to get a right to vote
If the hearing on several petitions filed on behalf of overseas Indians is any indication, the Supreme Court appears to be suitably inclined in their favor. The Apex Court has been hearing petitions to make […]
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The Midterms: Indian American Samosa Caucus likely to win
Indian Americans need to get more involved in electoral politics Midterms on November 8 are just about less than 4 days ago. The Indian American community is participating in a big way both in the […]
NY/NJ/CT
Indian Overseas Congress USA Organizes Bharat Jodo (Unite India ) Walk in New York City
NEW YORK (TIP): The Indian Overseas Congress ( IOC) USA conducted a UNITY WALK in NEW YORK from Times Square (47th St & Steps) to Union Square (Gandhi Statue) on Sunday, October 30th at 3:00 […]
Interview
Dr. Manoj Mohapatra, India’s Ambassador to Guatemala
“We have identified five areas of verticals of cooperation – it’s called SPEED – Supply chain, Pharmaceutical, Education, Energy, and Digital.” Dr. Manoj Mohapatra is India’s Ambassador to Guatemala, one of the better-known countries in […]
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Guru Nanak who taught oneness of humanity
I am reminded of a story – call it a fable – dating back to 1986. A middle-aged Sikh, travelling from Toronto to Delhi, had a memorable encounter with a young boy at an international […]
Breaking News
Singapore-based Researcher, Writer, and Documentary Filmmaker Amardeep Singh to Receive 2022 Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize
NEW YORK (TIP): Amardeep Singh, a Singapore-based researcher, writer, and documentary filmmaker is the recipient of ‘The Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize’ for the year 2022. The ceremony will be hosted on Monday, November 14, 6 […]
Breaking News
Jaipur Foot Founder DR Mehta to visit New York
NEW YORK (TIP): Devendra Raj Mehta, former SEBI chairman and deputy governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and founder and chief of Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Sami (BMVSS), parent organization of Jaipur foot USA […]
Breaking News
Nargis Dutt Memorial Cancer Foundation to honor 6 eminent personalities
HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): The once extremely active organization Nargis Dutt Memorial Cancer Foundation, has had some internal dissensions preventing the Foundation from being functional for a couple of years. To top it came the harrowing […]
Breaking News
Gujarat Assembly poll to be held on December 1 and 5; Counting to be held on December 8
NEW DELHI/NEW YORK (TIP): The Election Commission on Thursday, November 3, announced two-phase assembly polls in Gujarat, as voting for the first-leg will take place on December 1 and for the second on December 5. […]