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The Transatlantic Variants
“As India stands at a crossroads, it should chart its course picking up the best ideas and practices that promote user control over data. This requires adaptation from both the U.S. and the GDPR. Our […]
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Byelection results: BJP needs another wave in 2019
The loss in the Kairana Lok Sabha byelection has confirmed the erosion of voter enthusiasm towards the BJP in UP. As was the case in the election to the two Lok Sabha seats vacated by […]
United States
Mangano Corruption Case- U.S. District Judge Joan M. Azrack declares a mistrial
Jurors fail to reach a consensus on the charges against Edward and Linda Mangano. The judge set a June 28 status conference to schedule a new trial CENTRAL ISLIP, NY(TIP): The federal corruption trial of […]
United States
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reveals plan to make schools safer
DALLAS(TIP): An Associated Press report says Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday, May 30, called for schools to have more armed personnel and said they should put greater focus on spotting student mental health problems […]
United States
President Trump stops in Dallas for private fundraiser
DALLAS(TIP): President Trump, Thursday, May 31, attended a fundraiser at the Adolphus Hotel in downtown. Air Force One touched down in Love Field around 4 p.m. He arrived at the hotel around 4:30 p.m. and […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Karthik Nemmani is the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee Winner
DALLAS, TX(TIP): 11th year in a row, an Indian American has emerged victorious in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Karthik Nemmani, 14, an eighth grader at Scoggins Middle School of McKinney, Texas, has won the […]
India
BJP gets drubbing in Bypolls, losing 11 of 14 as regional players set new rules for 2019
NEW DELHI(TIP): Opposition unity got a booster dose on Thursday, May 31, as the BJP faced stunning defeats in 11 of the 14 byelections for which results were announced and regional forces emerged on top […]
United States
Trump imposes steel and aluminum tariffs on the E.U., Canada and Mexico
Tensions rise over potential Trade War-US Allies Retaliate, American Businesses and Farmers Upset WASHINGTON(TIP): President Trump on Thursday, May 31 imposed tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from the European Union, Canada and Mexico, triggering […]
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Indian Americans
Indian American CEO of FutureNet Group Inc pleads guilty to bribery
MICHIGAN (TIP): An Indian American former CEO of an IT company based in Detroit pleaded guilty for orchestrating a bribery scheme. Parimal D. Mehta, 54, a former CEO of FutureNet Group Inc, made multiple cash payments […]
Indian Americans
Indian origin girl shot dead in car hijacking in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG(TIP): Sadia Sukhra, a nine-year-old Indian origin girl was killed after being shot during a car hijacking in South Africa, outraging the community members and sparking angry protests in Durban. Sadia, a grade four student from […]
Indian Americans
Indian origin biochemist on UK’s Most Influential Women list of Vogue magazine
LONDON(TIP): An Indian origin biochemist Priyanka Joshi has been named alongside the likes of actress-turned-royal Meghan Markle, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and bestselling author J K Rowling as the 25 most influential and aspirational women […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Preethi Kasireddy’s startup TruStory raises $3 million in seed funding
LOS ANGELES(TIP): Indian American Preethi Kasireddy who founded TruStory, an online fact-checking platform, has raised a $3 million in seed funding. The funding will help TruStory, a Los Angeles-based startup that was launched seven months […]
Indian Americans
Indian American doctor pleads guilty to Health care fraud
BUFFALO, NY(TIP): Indian American doctor Sreekrishna M Cheruvu, M.D., 58, of East Amherst, NY has been arrested and charged with health care fraud and submitting false statements relating to health care matters. The charges carry a […]
United States
CAPE #IAM CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES SEASON 4
LOS ANGELES, CA: On May 7, in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics In Entertainment) and U.S. Bank launch Season 4 of the #IAm Campaign, a series […]
Indian Americans
Indian American BAPS Charities hosts Walk Green 2018 in Dallas, TX
DALLAS(TIP): Community members of all ages came out with their families to support the annual BAPS Charities Walk Green 2018 in Dallas, TX on May 19th. 2018 marks the third year that the annual BAPS […]
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Broadway’s CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD (Play)
By Mabel Pais Best Revival Of A Play: Drama League Award Nomination Lauren Ridloff: 2018 Tony Award Nominee 2018 Drama League […]
United States
Californians Protest “Cow Culture” Conference Featuring Subramanian Swamy
MILPITAS, CA(TIP): On May 20, Indian immigrant communities from throughout California gathered to protest a “Cow Culture” conference at the India Community Center in Milpitas, CA which featured Indian Member of Parliament Subramanian Swamy. “We […]
United States
Long Island University (LIU) Confers Honorary Doctorate Degree on ASR’s President & CEO Rao Anumolu
HICKSVILLE, NY(TIP): Long Island University (LIU), one of the largest private universities in the United States, conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree on Rao Anumolu, ASR’s Founder, President & CEO, during LIU’s 2018 Commencement ceremonies. Mr. […]
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Get Ready for 100% Life
NEW YORK(TIP): A new book is here to rock the literary world. 100% Life by Rajan Thapaliya is a book unlike any other. Its ability to inspire and heal will change your life. If you […]
India
Reviving ‘Neighborhood First’
India’s regional reset won’t be complete without a change in its Pakistan policy “Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s critics acknowledge his uncanny ability to take bold decisions and this reflects in his foreign policy initiatives. […]
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Immigrant-Bashing Helps MS-13
“The president’s inflammatory rhetoric is counterproductive to the goal that we the people, including new arrivals in America, seek—to live in peace, security and happiness and to eradicate MS-13”, says the author. I applaud President […]
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Along the Borders
Unmindful, or perhaps too mindful, of the date, the U.S. inaugurated its new embassy building in Jerusalem last week, on May 14. Proceeding ahead full steam to shift its diplomatic mission in Israel from Tel […]
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Celebrating the UK & India Special Relationship: Winners unveiled at The Indian Awards 2018 held in the Houses of Parliament
LONDON(TIP): The second Indian Awards, organised by the India Business Group (IBG), a leading business advisory consultancy took place last night (17thMay) in the Palace of Westminster. The awards, attended by UK Home Secretary, Rt […]
United States
Edenwald YMCA Community and Wellness Facility Completes City’s Public Approval Process
YMCA will create 100 permanent jobs and include two pools, a full basketball court, and programming for New Yorkers of all ages NEW YORK CITY, NY(TIP): New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced, May […]