Perspective
BJP bag of tricks & deceit
By Rajeev Dhavan “If the BJP wins J&K by such plans, it will be at the expense of the unity and integrity of India, of which the state is an indelible part. India […]
Frontpage News
No Narendra Modi-Imran Khan Meeting Planned on the Sidelines of SCO, says MEA
NEW DELHI (TIP): There is no confirmation of a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistan counterpart Imran Khan on the sidelines of the summit meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the Ministry […]
Frontpage News
US House passes Bill to protect ‘Dreamers’
WASHINGTON (TIP): : The US House of Representatives has voted to protect so-called “Dreamers” and establish a path to citizenship for more than 2 million immigrants who entered the country without authorization or with only […]
Frontpage News
First South Asian American woman chairs US House
WASHINGTON (TIP): Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat from Washington DC, has become the first South Asian American woman to preside over the US House of Representatives. Jayapal, who was first elected to the Congress in 2016, […]
Frontpage News
Dr. VK Raju honored with Lifetime achievement Award for medical service par excellence
DALLAS, TX (TIP): Founder and President of The Eye Foundation of America and a renowned Ophthalmologist Dr V K Raju was honored by North America Telugu Society (NATS) at their 6th Convention at Irving Convention […]
NY/NJ/CT
Nassau County Executive Curran Hosts Office of Asian American Affairs Inauguration Ceremony
MINEOLA , NY (TIP): Nassau County Executive Laura Curran hosted the Asian-American community for a ceremony to officially inaugurate the Advisory Council members of the new Office of Asian American Affairs, including Executive Director Farrah […]
NY/NJ/CT
Curtain Raiser for the India Day Parade in Hicksville holds out the Promise of a Great Parade
HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): IDP USA (India Day Parade) Long Island, New York, first time ever arranged curtain Raiser for Parade on Thursday May 23rd, 2019 Curtain Raiser of Parade which will be held on August […]
NY/NJ/CT
AIA Undertakes Renovation of a Higher Secondary School Building in Kerala
NEW YORK (TIP): Association of Indians in America is the grassroots organization established in 1967 . It is well known for its social, cultural and educational activities. AIA has been serving India by sending funds […]
Africa
Sudan on the Brink: death toll rises to 100 as bodies found in Nile, say doctors
NEW YORK (TIP): The death toll from June 3 attack on the sit-in of Sudan’s pro-democracy protesters has risen to 100, after 40 bodies were recovered from the River Nile, according to the Central Committee […]
NY/NJ/CT
Sikh Community on Long Island donates generously for Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Documentary
JERICHO , NY (TIP) : Dr. Rajwant Singh who is making a documentary on Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji to mark the 550th birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism, the newest and the fifth […]
NY/NJ/CT
2nd Anniversary of the India-UN Development Partnership Fund observed at the UN
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The 2nd Anniversary of the India-UN Development Partnership Fund was commemorated , June 7, at the UN in an event organized by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN together with […]
NY/NJ/CT
Senate Majority Protects New Yorkers’ Private Data
NEW YORK (TIP): The Senate Democratic Majority June 5 passed the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (SHIELD Act). This bill, S.5575-A, sponsored by Indian American Senator Kevin Thomas, Chair of the Consumer Protection Committee, […]
United States
Indian Envoy speaks on world’s largest democratic exercise
WASHINGTON (TIP): The Asia Group, a Washington based leading strategic and business consultancy foundation to the world’s most impactful and innovative companies operating across Asia, recently hosted an event where India’s Ambassador to the US […]
United States
Statue of Peace Leader Sri Chinmoy Dedicated at Toronto’s Vishnu Mandir
By Ashok Parulekar TORONTO (TIP): Leaders of Toronto’s Vishnu Mandir dedicated a bronze statue of Dreamer of World-Peace Sri Chinmoy holding aloft the Peace Torch on Sunday, May 26 afternoon in their Peace Park dedicated […]
Europe
UK-India Awards 2019 Nominations Shortlist Announced
LONDON (TIP): India Inc. a London-based media house that produces incisive content and events on investment, trade and policy matters relating to India’s increasingly globalised economic and strategic agenda, announced May 30 the shortlist for […]
Europe
Sikhs in London Protest the Blue Star Operation of 1984
LONDON (TIP): A demonstration and protest march, organized by Federation of Sikh Organisation UK, was held by thousands of the Sikhs in London Hyde Park and Trafalgar Square on Sunday, June 2, 2019, to protest […]
Spirituality
Birthday Horoscope
By Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Shree Ganeshaya Namah June 10th: Ganesha says imagination and practical know-how are an unbeatable pair for acquiring what you need, achieving a success in work or business. June 11th: Something nice […]
Spirituality
Weekly Horoscope
By Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Shree Ganeshaya Namah Aries: Ganesha says you look at new horizons and new targets and set very high goals for yourself. You also get indulgent and, if not careful, this could […]
E-Edition
United States
India Pavilion showcases strengths of Indian education system
WASHINGTON (TIP): India’s Ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla inaugurated Education Promotion Society of India (EPSI)’s India Pavilion at 2019 NAFSA Annual Conference and Expo on May 28. Ambassador also addressed the participants at […]
United States
Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna Named ‘Best Officer’ for Constituent Services
SAN JOSE, CA (TIP): On May 30, the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) announced that Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) is a winner for the 2019 Democracy Awards, CMF’s honors program recognizing non-legislative achievement in operations and constituent service by […]
Indian Americans
India’s Consul General in Chicago hosts Bose and Khorana Fellows
CHICAGO (TIP): India’s Consul General in Chicago Mr. Sudhakar Dalela last week interacted with a group of young minds from India selected as Bose and Khorana Fellows for 2019 to undertake research in U.S. universities […]
Entertainment
Dallas Fort Worth South Asian Film Festival :SIR Sweeps SAFF
DALLAS, TX (TIP): Rohena Gera’s feature directorial debut, SIR, wins big at the 5th annual DFW South Asian Film Festival, presented by Toyota, which took place from May 16th to 19th in Dallas, Texas. The […]
India
Narendra Modi Takes Oath as Prime Minister of India for the Second Term
* 36 ministers sworn in for a second term * 20 MPs take oath of office as cabinet ministers for the first time * 24 cabinet ministers, ministers of state sworn in * Nine sworn in […]
India
Air India Announces Schedule Change for Chicago Flight
NEW YORK (TIP): India’s national carrier Air India announced schedule change for travel to and from Chicago. In its release it stated that effective June 1, 2019, up to June 30, 2019, their daily non-stop […]