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A Relationship Under Stress
“Mr. Trump, wary of not disrupting his West Asia policy, may stay the course on Saudi Arabia for now. But the growing criticisms of the partnership on Capitol Hill can’t be ignored. The Senate has […]
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Two Punjabs, one South Asia
“Nothing has worked, and we are today in suspended animation between Mr. Modi’s India-centric vision of the region and the Pakistani military’s control of the geopolitical discourse in Islamabad. At such a time comes the […]
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AgustaWestland bribery: Can CBI make the rare catch sing?
Christian Michel fought long and hard to avoid a deportation to India. He was earlier successful in preventing a court appearance in Italy where the case against the chief of AgustaWestland for bribing Indian officials […]
India
Dalit MP Savitri Phule quits BJP, says country needs ‘Constitution not temple’
LUCKNOW(TIP): Accusing the BJP of dividing society, disgruntled party MP from Bahraich Sadhvi Savitri Bai Phule on Thursday, December 6 resigned from the saffron party. Speaking to reporters in Bahraich, Dalit leader said upholding the […]
India
Manjit Singh GK resigns as DSGMC president
NEW DELHI(TIP): Under fire over corruption allegations, Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee president Manjit Singh GK resigned from the post on Thursday, December 6. Other members of the executive committee, including general secretary Manjinder Singh […]
United States
George H.W. Bush Laid to Rest Next to Wife Barbara and Daughter Robin at his Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas
HOUSTON(TIP): Following his second funeral service on Thursday, December 6 morning, the former president was buried at the family gravesite beside his wife of 73 years, Barbara Bush, who died in April at the age […]
E-Edition
United States
‘Individual 1’: Trump emerges as a central subject of Mueller probe: Washington Post
WASHINGTON(TIP): A Washington Post November 29 late afternoon report by Carol D. Leonnig and Josh Dawsey claims that Trump has emerged as a central subject of Mueller probe. “ In two major developments this week, President […]
United States
Democrats overwhelmingly back Nancy Pelosi as next House Speaker despite challenge to her leadership
WASHINGTON(TIP): Nancy Pelosi won support from a majority of Democrats on Wednesday, November 28, to be House speaker, marking an important milestone in her quest to lead the House when her party takes majority control […]
India
PM Modi Reaches Argentina for G20 Summit, to Hold 2 Key Trilateral Meets
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA(TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in two important trilateral meetings with world leaders in Buenos Aires, the Argentina capital, during which they would discuss major global challenges and developments. Prime Minister […]
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When Guru Nanak Appeared on the World Scene
Guru Nanak is the Founder of Sikhism, the youngest and the fifth largest religion of the world, with a following of around 25 million worldwide. It is a monotheistic faith founded in the Punjab region […]
Misc
Weekly Horoscope November 26 – December 2, 2018
By Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Aries:Ganesha says you are prone to bouts of introspection and continued spirituality (from last period, I mean), pondering on what you’d like to make of your life. At the same time […]
Entertainment
NJSO presents Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert on Thanksgiving weekend
By Mabel Pais The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) presents screenings of the complete film Star Wars: A New Hopewith Oscar-winning composer John Williams’ musical scores performed live on Thanksgiving weekend, November 23–25. In the […]
United States
‘Passport Seva Kendras’ to be opened in each 543 parliamentary constituencies: V K Singh
The year 2017 registered a 19 per cent growth in passport related services NEW YORK CITY(TIP): The Indian government plans to open a ‘Passport Seva Kendra’ in each of the 543 parliamentary constituencies across the […]
United States
New York State Sen. Jose Peralta dies
NEW YORK(TIP):Sen. Jose Peralta, the 47-year-old Queens lawmaker, who lost his reelection bid, died of a heart attack on Wednesday, November 21 night, according to news reports. The Democrat was pronounced dead at 8 p.m. […]
United States
New Yorkers Brave Freezing Cold to Participate in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK CITY(TIP): New York City’s huge Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marched on Thursday, November 22, despite frigid cold and strong winds that earlier threatened to ground the giant character balloons. From early morning, families […]
United States
IRS provides tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2019
NEW YORK (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today announced the tax year 2019 annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules and other tax changes. Revenue Procedure 2018-57 provides […]
United States
World Vegan Vision Celebrates Thanksgiving at the Capitol
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi recognizes contribution of H.K. Shah & Malti Shah WASHINGTON(TIP): World Vegan Vision- formerly Vegetarian Vision Inc., a non-profit Organization established in 1992, celebrated Vegan Thanksgiving event at Capitol in Cannon Office Complex, […]
Misc
Kartik Purnima 2018: Date, Significance, Pooja Rituals and Prasad
Hindus across the country will celebrate Kartik Purnima on 23rd November, 2018. Kartik is the eighth lunar month as per the Hindu calendar and is considered the holiest month among all lunar months. This auspicious […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin Woman Appointed Head of Sustainability Team for European Bank
LONDON(TIP): Indian-origin Nandita Parshad senior executive, has been announced as the head of consolidated new sustainable infrastructure group of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Ms.Parshad, currently Managing Director for Energy and Natural […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Elected Harvard Student Body President
BOSTON(TIP): Indian American Sruthi Palaniappan has been elected president of the powerful student’s body of the prestigious Harvard University. Palaniappan, 20, whose parents migrated to the US from Chennai in 1992, was elected as president […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin Scotland Yard Cop Fired after Homeless Man Kicked Out of Station Dies
LONDON(TIP): An Indian-origin Scotland Yard police constable (PC) has been fired from her job without notice for failing to exercise reasonable care in her treatment and monitoring of a homeless man after ejecting him from a […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin Professor at University of Kansas City Accused of Using Students as Servants
WASHINGTON(TIP): An Indian-origin professor in the US has been accused of exploiting his students and compelling them to do his personal work, media reported. Ashim Mitra, a pharmacy professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, […]
Indian Americans
Eight Indian-American women honored
WASHINGTON(TIP): Eight Indian-American women have been honored in recognition of their achievements in diverse fields ranging from politics and business to civil rights activism and astrophysics. Immigration lawyer Sheela Murthy, vice chairwoman of the Asian American […]