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Bollywood
Vidya Balan says ‘people are shameless with types of roles they offer’
Vidya Balan is one of the most promising actresses in Bollywood. Time and again, she had proved her acting prowess in movies such as Sherni, The Dirty Picture, Kahaani, and others. She is currently basking […]
Bollywood
The Kashmir Files crosses Rs 200 crore, shatters records
The Kashmir Files has shattered all the records at the box office. After crossing the Rs 100-crore mark on March 18, the film has now created history by entering the Rs 200-crore club! The Kashmir […]
India
Missile ‘misfire’: I4 IAF officials under lens
New Delhi (TIP)-The Court of Inquiry (CoI) probing the “accidental” firing of a BrahMos missile has examined the role of at least four Indian Air Force (IAF) officials — a Group Captain (Commanding Officer), his […]
India
India-China talks: Border peace must, Jaishankar to Wang Yi
New Delhi (TIP)- India and China discussed the border situation as well as Beijing’s leaning towards Pakistan during three-hour talks between visiting Chinese Minister Wang Yi and EAM S Jaishankar here on March 25. Earlier […]
India
Punjab cabinet: Bhagwant Mann keeps home, Cheema gets finance
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday, March 21, allocated portfolios to his 10 ministers, retaining home and justice, and giving the charge of finance and taxation to his seniormost cabinet colleague Harpal Singh Cheema. […]
India
Kultar Sandhwan unanimously elected Speaker of Punjab Vidhan Sabha
Kultar Singh Sandhwan, 46, was unanimously elected Punjab assembly Speaker in Chandigarh on Monday, March 21. Chief minister Bhagwant Mann proposed Kotkapura Aam Aadmi Party MLA Sandhwan’s name for the post and he was unanimously […]
India
Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into Birbhum killings case
Kolkata (TIP)- The Calcutta High Court on Friday, March 25, ordered a CBI investigation into Birbhum violence that claimed eight lives earlier this week. The court directed an SIT formed by the West Bengal government […]
Indian Americans
Indo-Canadian Gangsters a headache for Punjab Police
AMRITSAR / TORONTO (TIP): Canada-based gangster Lakhbir Singh Landa has around 20 criminal cases, including murder, attempt to murder, firing and NDPS Act, registered against him. He originally hails from Harike in Tarn Taran district. […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin economist Jayati Ghosh named on UN high-level advisory board on multilateralism
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Indian -origin development economist Jayati Ghosh has been appointed by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to a new high-level advisory board on effective multilateralism. Ghosh, 66, is a Professor at the University […]
Indian Americans
Indian-American diplomat Punit Talwar appointed US envoy to Morocco
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Indian-American diplomat Punit Talwar as the country’s ambassador to Morocco. Talwar, who is currently a senior advisor at the State Department, has […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin student’s boyfriend charged with her murder in London
Nirpal S Shergill LONDON (TIP): A 22-year-old Tunisian man who was arrested earlier has been charged with the murder of Indian-origin student Sabita Thanwani and appeared in custody at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court in London […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Punjab-born Shree Saini is 1st runner-up at Miss World pageant
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (TIP): Indian American Shree Saini was crowned the first runner-up at the Miss World 2021 beauty pageant held in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Thursday, March 17. The coveted Miss World […]
Indian Americans
Indian American man apologizes for threat to Haryana CM
NEW YORK (TIP): US-based Sandeep, alias Mipa Bangru of Narar village, apologized through a video message for using abusive language and threat to the CM and Haryana Police. Sandeep and his family was booked under […]
Indian Americans
Indian American organization EcoSikh plants 400 sacred forests as part of climate action
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A US-based Sikh organization has announced the planting of 400 forests in India and other parts of the world as part of its climate action. According to the announcement made on the […]
Coronavirus
NYIC Applauds Council Member Hanif’s Introduction of Resolution Demanding Health Insurance Coverage for Undocumented Immigrants
The Immigration Committee Chair Brings Up Council Resolution Calling on The State Legislature to Pass A880A/S1572A NEW YORK, NY (TIP): On March 23, Council Member Shahana Hanif, alongside Council Members Francisco Moya, Shaun Abreu, Linda […]
NY/NJ/CT
Rye Ophthalmologist Ameet Goyal Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison for Seven-Year Healthcare Fraud Scheme and Covid-19 Loan Fraud
NEW YORK (TIP): Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced March 3, 2022 that AMEET GOYAL, M.D., (“GOYAL”) an ophthalmologist in Rye, New York, was sentenced to 96 […]
Entertainment
BOLLYWOOD NOSTALGIA OPENS 24TH NYSJ FILM FEST
By Mabel Pais ”SHALOM BOLLYWOOD” opens the 24th edition of the New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival (NYSJFF). The Festival returns April 3-7, 2022 at the Moise Safra Center located at 130 East 82nd Street, […]
United States
Navy Pier, Delhi committee of Chicago Sister Citiespartner for celebration of Holi
CHICAGO, IL (TIP): First time a large metropolitan city in the United States, Chicago, celebrated the Indian festival of Holi, with over 2000 people in attendance which included live cultural program, music and dances, food […]
United States
Canadian Politics: Bobby Singh in race for Conservative leadership
By Prabhjot Singh in Brampton, Canada BRAMPTON (TIP): Born and brought up in Scarborough, Bobby Singh, has joined the Conservative leadership race. He comes from an immigrant Punjabi family and is one of nine candidates […]
United States
Tax Time Guide: Electronic tax payment and agreement options available to taxpayers who owe
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service, on March 22, reminded taxpayers who have a tax bill that there are several ways to make payments, and there are options for many people who can’t pay […]
NY/NJ/CT
STAMFORD MAYOR CAROLINE SIMMONS ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO GOPIO-CT 2022 TEAM
STAMFORD, CT (TIP): “Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) – Connecticut Chapter is a very important service organization for Stamford,” said Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons at the launch of GOPIO-CT 2022 activities on […]
NY/NJ/CT
AFTER SHOOTING, COMMUNITY RALLIES AGAINST ILLEGAL AIRBNB
BAYSIDE, NY (TIP): After a shooting outside a Bayside house on Saturday, March 19th that left one person injured and sent stray bullets into the surrounding community, piercing cars and a nearby child’s car seat, […]
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Birbhum killings
Culture of violence the bane of Bengal politics Turf wars and bloodshed are synonymous with West Bengal politics, particularly during the election season, with successive governments often fanning the flames rather than dousing them. The […]
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India holds its own: Justified in resisting US pressure over Russia
Singling out India among the Quad members, US President Joe Biden has said that New Delhi has been ‘somewhat shaky’ in acting against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine. There is nothing ‘shaky’ about safeguarding […]