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US Open through Jay Mandal’s Lens
The US Open from Aug 21 to Sep 9, 2018 in New York has been an experience for millions of lovers of Tennis the world over. Those who found opportunity to be at the stadium […]
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Much must change in Kerala
After the devastating floods, Kerala society as a whole now needs to reorient its relationship with nature “Kerala society as a whole now needs to reorient its relationship with nature. However inclusive this development may […]
Sports News
The old and the new: the U.S. Open
There was a time when Pete Sampras’s tally of 14 Grand Slam singles titles — the last of which came at the U.S. Open in 2002 — seemed like the acme of sporting achievement in […]
World
Indian Origin Assailants of Akali Dal Leader Manjit Singh GK Arrested
Parminder S Aujla SACRAMENTO(TIP): The Sutter County police arrested Jasbir Singh and his son, Gagandeep Singh on September 12, in connection with assault on Akali Dal leader Manjit Singh GK in a Yuba City Sikh […]
India
“We have no aspiration of dominance”- RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
Manu Shah CHICAGO(TIP): It was a time for connecting and reflection for the 2500 Hindu delegates who had gathered at Hotel Westin in Chicago for the 2nd World Hindu Congress from 7-9 September. The mega […]
United States
Inferno in Boston after explosions: homes burn after multiple gas blasts; at least one killed, 12 injured
ANDOVER, MA(TIP): Dozens of explosions, apparently triggered by a natural gas pipeline rupture, rocked three communities near Boston on Thursday, September 13, killing at least one person, injuring 12 and prompting the evacuation of hundreds, officials […]
United States
Hurricane Florence Pounds North Carolina, bringing dangerous water surge and flash flooding: Worst to come; Almost 160,000 without power
NEW YORK(TIP): Hurricane Florence, with tropical storm-force winds hundreds of miles wide, began pounding the Carolina coastline on Thursday, September 13 night as officials made last-minute pleas for residents to evacuate. Hurricane-force winds are moving […]
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United States
U.S. Congressman Krishnamoorthi Challenged for World Hindu Congress Appearance
CHICAGO, IL(TIP): Over the two days leading up the launch of the World Hindu Congress (WHC) 2018 in Chicago, delegations from Organization for Minorities of India (OFMI) visited U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s (D-IL) district office […]
United States
Asia Society Hosts Landmark Exhibition – The Progressive Revolution: Modern Art for a New India
Bidisha Roy NEW YORK CITY(TIP): The Asia Society of New York hosted a press conference at Asia Society Museum in New York City on September 13 to debut a landmark exhibition of works by members […]
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Women’s Association of NJPAC :Spotlight Gala 2018 – Sep. 29, 2018
By Mabel Pais About WANJPAC The Women’s Association of NJPAC(WA)is celebrating 24 years in 2018 and over $51 Million to NJPAC and its Arts Education program! Membership in the WAis a major opportunity to share […]
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Fake Saviors of Hinduism at the World Hindu Congress in Chicago
“These guys are frightening some of the innocent and ignorant Hindus to believe that “Hinduism is in danger” and posing themselves as the freaking saviors. Hinduism does not need these men to save it. It […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Anshdeep Singh Bhatia is the first Sikh in Trump Security
WASHINGTON(TIP): Ludhiana-born Anshdeep Singh Bhatia has become the first Sikh to have been inducted into the security detail of US President Donald Trump. Anshdeep was inducted last week after he completed his grueling training in […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin Finance Consultant among 3 Killed in US Bank Shooting
NEW YORK(TIP): An Indian- origin Finance consultant was among three people killed when a gunman opened fire in a bank building in the US city of Cincinnati. He was only 25 years old. Pruthviraj Kandepi, […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin Man Killed by Underage for Refusing to Sell Cigarette Paper to Him
LONDON (TIP): An Indian-origin shopkeeper, who refused to sell cigarette paper to a 16-year old, was murdered by the underage. The teen has been sentenced to four years of imprisonment. The shopkeeper, Vijaykumar Patel sustained […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin Lawyer Jailed in UK for Fraud
LONDON(TIP): Indian-origin Harvinder Kaur Thethi, described as a “bogus immigration lawyer” has been jailed for five years’ after she was found guilty of six counts of fraud by false representation. Ms. Thethi, from the West Midlands […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin Professor Awarded “Outstanding Investigator Award”
WASHINGTON(TIP): Indian–origin Professor Arul Chinnaiyan has been recognized by the US National Cancer Institute and given the “Outstanding Investigator Award”. Prof. Chinnaiyan is from the University of Michigan. He has been awarded $6.5 million in […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin US Student to get ‘Young Scholar’ Award
WASHINGTON(TIP): India-origin scholar in the US, Rajalakshmi Nandakumar, has been chosen for a prestigious award for her work to help detect potentially life-threatening health issues using smartphones. Ms. Nandakumar, studying at the University of Washington, […]
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Impressionism and the use of vivid, bright colors bring me both energy and inspiration – Poonam Gogia
“With my collection, I’m hoping to raise money for breast cancer research in memory of my late sister” Poonam Gogia has a passion for painting. With about 70 paintings in her collection, she is looking […]
United States
Meet the young Film Maker Priyanka Das
Priyanka Das, 29, started her first artistic journey at the very early age of her life. At the age 9 she was involved in painting, photography and creative writing. Her early embark on this artistic […]
United States
United States
18th Annual National Book Festival Draws Tens of Thousands of Book Lovers
Next Year’s Festival Set for Aug. 31, 2019, at Washington Convention Center WASHINGTON(TIP): Book lovers of all ages came together by the tens of thousands to celebrate reading and meet their favorite authors Saturday at […]
United States
WORLD HINDU CONGRESS SET TO WELCOME MORE THAN 2,500 DELEGATES FOR 2018 CONFERENCE
Vice President of the Republic of India to Commemorate 125th Anniversary of the Landmark Parliament of Religions Speech in Special Ceremony Manu Shah CHICAGO, IL(TIP): The World Hindu Congress (WHC) announced, September 5, that attendance goals […]
United States
Foundation for Bollywood Dance in New Jersey by Varsha Naik
EDISON, NJ(TIP): Varsha Naik’s Dance school- “Navrang Dance Academy” has been contributing to Bollywood Fundamental Dance choreography successfully for over 5 plus years now. Varsha Naik started her dance choreography and training Journey in 2013 […]
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Maestro of Manipuri Dance Guru Bipin Singh’s birth centenary celebrated in New York
Bidisha Roy NEW YORK(TIP): Manipuri Dance Visions – Institute of Manipuri Dance presented “Dance Homage” – Celebration of Manipuri dance in North America commemorating the birth centenary of Late Guru Bipin Singh (Iconic master of […]