Asia
Pakistan almost off FATF grey list
Islamabad (TIP): removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) list after the body said on June 17 that Islamabad had met all 34 items on two separate action plans. The FATF will now schedule […]
Asia
Pakistan energy crisis: Karachi markets to shut at 9 pm to save electricity
Karachi (TIP): The vibrant nightlife in Pakistan’s biggest city Karachi has been hit with the Sindh province government directing all shopping malls, markets, wedding halls and restaurants to close down early to save fuel and […]
E-Edition
Indian Americans
Indian Americans pay tribute to Sidhu at Times Square on his birth anniversary
NEW YORK (TIP): Videos of Sidhu Moosewala’s songs being played at Times Square have taken the internet by storm. His fans in the United States came together to pay a heartfelt tribute to him on […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Sikh man sells fuel at $500 loss a day to help people in difficult times
PHOENIX (TIP): Amid rising costs, a Sikh gas station owner is selling fuel to his customers at a much lower price than he had purchased it. Jaswinder Singh claimed that he was suffering a loss […]
Indian Americans
Indian American techie Sowmyanarayan Sampath named Verizon Business CEO
NEW YORK (TIP): Yet another Indian American techie is set to become the CEO of the business arm of US telecom giant Verizon. Currently the chief revenue officer of Verizon Business, Sowmyanarayan Sampath will become […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Jayathi Murthy appointed the President of Oregon State University
CORVALLIS, OR (TIP): Jayathi Y. Murthy, an Indian American leader in higher education engineering teaching, research and service, and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, has been appointed Oregon State University’s next president. Murthy, 64, who […]
Indian Americans
Indian American security expert Radha Iyengar nominated by Biden to top Pentagon position
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden has nominated security expert Radha Iyengar Plumb to the post of Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the latest Indian-American to be named for a […]
NY/NJ/CT
World Vegan Vision organizes a Yoga Cruise
NEW YORK (TIP): World Vegan Vision (WVV) organized Yoga Cruise with over 250 people onboard on Sunday June 12, 2022 from 11 AM to 4 PM in collaboration with the Indian Consulate to celebrate the […]
Featured
Recollections: Flying into NY City from London
It was mid-May of 1982. After cycling through different parts of England, finally, I reached London on my trusted bicycle. I was almost halfway through, traversing the world. London was the last leg of my […]
NY/NJ/CT
YOGA FOR HUMANITY:SUSTAINABLE LIVING
By Mabel Pais The UN THEME FOR the International Day of Yoga (IDY) – 21 JUNE this year is ‘YOGA FOR HUMANITY.’ The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many […]
NY/NJ/CT
NYC Mayor Eric Adams to bring back solo NYPD subway patrols
NEW YORK (TIP): Mayor Eric Adams wants the NYPD to walk patrols on city subways alone to cover more ground — which would end a safety protocol put in place in the wake of the […]
NY/NJ/CT
Vivekananda Yoga University to set up new campus in America’s East Coast
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Plans have been set in motion to open the East Coast campus of Vivekananda Yoga University, which had its first convocation at its Los Angeles campus over the weekend. In a historic […]
Opinions
Presidential election: Who will occupy Rashtrapati Bhavan?
Considering the divergent views and conflicting ambitions, it will be a tall order for the Opposition to devise a united front and coherent strategy. All told, the presidential election will be a demonstration of how […]
Featured
Dancing as Artistic Yoga – Laura De La Garza Noble
When you meet Laura, the light of joy sprinkles near her as she talks about her fulfilling journey as a dancer. She started at a very early age and convinced her parents about her dream. […]
Featured
Pluralism in America
The conflicts we have in society, among family members, communities, Republicans, and Democrats, are because we don’t listen to each other. Whether we agree or disagree, at least we must know and value different points […]
Comments
Playing with fire: On Agnipath
The Agnipath must be put on hold given the failure to push it as anything but a cost-cutting measure All non-officer appointments to the three wings of the Indian armed forces will be through the […]
Comments
Free run for bulldozers
Bypassing of due process a dangerous trend The no-holds-barred demolition of the house of Mohammad Javed, the alleged mastermind of Friday’s mob violence in Prayagraj, seems to be an instance of vindictive rather than administrative […]
Perspective
It is time for common sense politics: Tom Suozzi, a candidate for Governor of New York, fits the bill
“Therefore, what is lacking in all these policies is simply common sense. Policies should be made to improve people’s lives, not disrupt them. Whether dealing with increasing crime in the neighborhoods or fighting inflation at […]
As I See It
PM needs nation’s sympathy
“To win him over, we must emphasize Modi’s personal importance in the country, and in the world, and how important it is for him to change tack and lead a united country instead of an […]
United States
USAID chief meets Indian social activist Nikhil Dey
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): USAID Administrator Samantha Power, a top Biden administration official, has met with an Indian social activist to discuss challenges being faced by democracy, according to an official note. Power met Nikhil Dey, […]
Coronavirus
Achievements of Indian-Americans reflection of India-US relationship, says Ambassador Sandhu
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Applauding the Indian Americans for their accomplishments in almost every walk of life in the United States, India’s top Ambassador to the US said Saturday their achievements are a reflection of the […]
United States
US Congressman Bera welcomes launch of Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian-American Congressman Dr Ami Bera has welcomed the launch of the ‘Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative’ by the State Department. The program, championed by the late Representative John Lewis, brings together young leaders […]
United States
US President Joe Biden says his relationship with India is ‘very good’
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden said on Friday, June 17, said that he shared a “very good” relationship with India and has visited the country twice, as he left on a weekend trip […]
United States
Texas governor reappoints Indian-American businessman to top university position
AUSTIN, TX (TIP): Texas Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed eminent Indian-American businessman and philanthropist Ashok A K Mago to the University of North Texas System Board of Regents. This is the second consecutive term for […]