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Turn to Guru Nanak to end the world’s woes
As the Sikhs across the world get ready to celebrate the 551st birth anniversary of their First Master Guru Nanak Dev Ji, it is pertinent to ask if the Great Master’s message is kept in […]
Perspective
Russia a sticking point in Indo-US defense ties
The US wishes to wean India away from Russian military hardware, but given India’s historic dependence on it, this may not be possible. CAATSA is likely to become a critical issue, forcing India to choose, […]
Frontpage News
President-elect Joe Biden unveils first cabinet picks
Nominates first woman to lead intelligence and first Latino to head homeland security WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): President-elect Joe Biden on Monday, November 23, unveiled a slate of top foreign policy and national security picks, including […]
Frontpage News
Over 100 mn doses of Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine to be produced in India
Requests for more than 1.2 billion doses of Sputnik V vaccine have come from over 50 countries DELHI / MOSCOW/ NEW YORK (TIP): Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and pharma firm Hetero have agreed to […]
Frontpage News
Another setback for Trump: Appeals court rejects Trump appeal over Pennsylvania race
The ruling comes four days after Pennsylvania officials certified their vote count for President-elect Joe Biden WASHINGTON (TIP): President Donald Trump’s legal team suffered yet another defeat in court Friday, November 27, as a federal […]
Indian Americans
Indian Americans have come a long way in politics
GOPIO, IMPACT celebrate community’s record success in 2020 elections. STAMFORD, CT (TIP): Indian Americans have come a long way in politics since the early ’80s, says Dr. Thomas Abraham, head of a leading community organization, […]
Featured
A Christmas Vacation With The Griswold’s: With Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo
By Mabel Pais “Lillias White singing for you is a musical dream come true” – Broadway World The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents “A Virtual Christmas Vacation with the Griswold’s: An Evening […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin Students Win Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2020
Winners were declared from a “staggering” 13,000 entries across the 58 Commonwealth nations LONDON (TIP): Aditya Choudhury, a 14-year-old Indian-origin student from Singapore, was on Friday named the winner in the Senior category of the Queen’s […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Kash Patel leads transition at Pentagon
WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian American Kashyap “Kash” Patel, a Trump loyalist who was installed at the Pentagon two weeks ago, has been put in charge of the Defense Department’s transition to the new Joe Biden-Kamala Harris […]
Indian Americans
Four Indian Americans among 32 students chosen as Rhodes Scholars from US
NEW YORK (TIP): Four Indian Americans are among the cohort of 32 students chosen from the US as Rhodes Scholars virtually for the first time this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The diverse group, […]
Featured
IAAC LIT FEST: Stories of Humanity
By Mabel Pais “Our Literary Festival promises to have blockbuster book launches, with stories that will move the heart and the mind.” “This carefully curated selection reflects IAAC’s unique sense and sensibility, which pays homage […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin Republican Leader Condemns Donald Trump for dividing Americans and damaging America’s reputation in the world
WASHINGTON (TIP): Outgoing President Donald Trump has left America more divided than ever and the country’s reputation under his presidency has been damaged on the international stage which will take years to repair, says an influential […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin MP Gaurav Sharma in New Zealand Takes Oath in Sanskrit
WELLINGTON , NZ (TIP): Indian – Origin Dr. Gaurav Sharma, one of the youngest and newly-elected MPs in New Zealand, on Wednesday, November 25, took oath in Sanskrit in the country’s Parliament.Dr Sharma, 33, hailing from […]
Indian American
Indian American Mala Adiga appointed as Jill Biden’s Policy Director
WASHINGTON (TIP): US President-elect Joe Biden on Friday appointed an Indian American, Mala Adiga, the policy director of his wife Jill Biden, who will be the First Lady. Mala has served as a senior advisor to […]
Indian American
Indian American Doctor identifies possible treatment to prevent COVID-19 deaths
WASHINGTON (TIP): An Indian American doctor and scientist has discovered a potential strategy to prevent life-threatening inflammation, lung damage and organ failure in patients diagnosed with COVID-19. Published online in the journal Cell, the research coming […]
Opinions
GURU NANAK: POET PHILSOPHER FOR OUR TIMES
“Guru Nanak offers us a strong and enduring infrastructure with fellow beings. We remember him, we imagine him, and we praise him for breaking barriers; innovatively and gently he guides us to envision the single […]
History
Guru Nanak Dev Ji, The Prophet of ONENESS of Humanity
Guru Nanak Ji was the pioneer, enunciating the cause of Inter-Religious Peace and Harmony. His Tenets emphasize upon truthful living, humility, liberty, equality, justice, compassion, honest earning, serving the needy selflessly and protecting the weak […]
Astrology
Weekly Horoscope (November 30 – December 6, 2020)
Aries: Ganesha says the family and new aspects of spiritual progress will play a prominent role in your life now. People play a vital role and there may be love, romance perhaps an engagement or […]
Breaking News
Dr. Ajay Lodha Passes away
A dear friend has departed , leaving a vaccum in my life and in the life of the larger Indian American community. Dr. Ajay Lodha, a physician and a former President of national AAPI, the […]
Opinions
AS I SEE IT -“Our Nation Is like None Other; President Trump Is like None Other; Our Election Was like None Other; and 2020 Civil War Continues, As China Grabs Lands and Assets.”
The Presidential Election on November 3, 2020 between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, in a perverse way, was somewhat akin to 9/11 – albeit, the conflict was internal – as our Republic was convulsing, our […]
Frontpage News
Punjab reaches out to US Investors : Organizes Investors’ Roundtable
WASHINGTON (TIP): Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu delivered a special address at the inaugural session of USA-Punjab Investors’ Roundtable 2020 on 17 November 2020. Chief Minister of Punjab, Capt. Amarinder Singh delivered the Presidential address and […]
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China will have to play by rules; US to rejoin Paris Climate Accord & WHO: Biden
WASHINGTON (TIP): US President-elect Joe Biden said, ,November 19 that he wants to make sure that China plays by the rules, and announced that his administration will rejoin the Paris Climate Accord and the World […]
Frontpage News
President-elect Biden is a friend of India: Padma Bhushan Sant Chatwal
NEW YORK (I. S. Saluja): Padma Bhushan Sant Chatwal, one of the Indian Americans who was instrumental in US signing a nuclear deal with India, recalled the great contribution of Joe Biden in sealing the […]
United States
Trump’s actions sending ‘incredibly damaging’ message to world, says Biden
WASHINGTON (TIP): U.S. President-elect Joe Biden confirmed that he was not planning a nationwide economic shutdown to control the pandemic. President Elect Joe Biden said incumbent Donald Trump’s refusal to concede the election and cooperate […]
United States
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi made a call to US President-elect Joe Biden : Congratulated him and Vice President -elect Kamala Harris
WASHINGTON (TIP): Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi made a call to US President- elect Joe Biden and congratulated him and the Vice President elect Kamala Harris, a PIB report said. The leaders agreed to […]