Misc
A Lesson in Wisdom
After a long journey, Sri Ramchandra with his Vanara Sena, reached the southern coast of our vast land and beheld the expanse of water separating them from Sri Lanka. The search for Sita was over; […]
Misc
Modi on Jinnah
Prime Minister Modi has missed many opportunities to show his goodwill; he is yet to translate his ‘good’ intentions into ‘outcomes.’ The troublemakers from his party have presented him another opportunity to show his mettle […]
Misc
Weekly Horoscope May 14 – May 20, 2018
By Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Contact: +91 8141234275 Aries: Ganesha says you rod the crest of achievements and glory and now your attention shifts to the needs of the family. Children will bring happiness and parents, […]
Misc
2018 New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF)
By Mabel Pais “NYIFF is known around the world for its top-notch, out-of-the-box programming, and this year is no different. The New York audience is sophisticated, well-traveled, educated and discerning; as such, our content reflects […]
India
Can the BJP wrest Karnataka from the Congress?
“Yes”, says Muralidhar Rao; Rajeev Gowda says “No”; For Sandeep Shastri, “It’s Complicated” Yes | Muralidhar Rao The JD(S) and the Congress are two faces of the same coin. The BJP will win with a majority […]
Featured
It’s not about the nuclear deal
The U.S. won’t ease the terms of sanctions on Iran, as the goal is regime change in Tehran “The impact on India will be severe. The price of crude is already close to $80. Energy […]
Featured
Trump’s Iran walk-back: Double whammy for India after CATSA
Just when Indian diplomats were figuring out how to mitigate the impact of Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CATSA) on its arms and oil trade with Russia, South Block has another reason to burn […]
E-Edition
United States
Trump: Will meet Kim on June 12 in Singapore
Meeting with Trump will be positive for Koreas, says Kim Jong- un WASHINGTON(TIP): US President Donald Trump today, May 10, announced that he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on June 12 in Singapore […]
United States
Ritzy Glitzy New York Indian Film Festival kicks off, with celebrities in attendance
Mabel Pais/ Bidisha Roy NEW YORK CITY(TIP): The longest-running, most prestigious South Asian Film Festival in North America, NYIFF, kicked off on May 7 at the Village East Cinemas in the lower east side of […]
Pakistan
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif faces probe for laundering $4.9 bn to India: Reports
World Bank denies reports Sharif laundered US$ 4.9 billion to India ISLAMABAD(TIP): In further trouble to Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan’s top anti-corruption body on Tuesday, May 8, ordered a probe against the embattled former Prime Minister […]
United States
Trump scraps the Iran nuclear deal, calling it ’embarrassment’
Iran will remain in N-deal, says Rouhani European leaders call on Washington to let them carry on with pact WASHINGTON(TIP): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, May 8, pulled out of the landmark nuclear deal […]
United States
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano throws up “Fountains of lava”, evacuations ordered
HONOLULU(TIP): A CBS report, Thursday, May 3 said that Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is releasing red lava into a residential subdivision, prompting the county to order mandatory evacuations. A resident described “fountains of lava” in the […]
United States
BAPS Women’s Conference in Dallas, TX focuses on the power of unity
DALLAS(TIP): Unity is strength. This was the simple yet powerful subject of conversation at this year’s annual BAPS Women’s Conference held at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Dallas, TX, on April 21, 2018. With […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Teen Wins $100,000 In College Quiz Championship
NEW YORK(TIP): Indian American teenager Dhruv Gaur has won the $100,000 Jeopardy college quiz championship. The first-year student at Ivy League Brown University emerged the champion on April 20thin the two-day final round of the college […]
Indian Americans
Indian Origin Drug Dealer Jailed in UK for Conspiring to Supply Cocaine
LONDON(TIP): An Indian origin drug dealer and partner has been jailed for nearly eight years by a UK court for conspiring to supply 10 kg of cocaine in London. Gurdip Samra, 44, was arrested in November […]
Indian Americans
Indian American dentist Amishi Patel sentenced for unnecessary treatment and identity theft
SACRAMENTO (TIP): An Indian American dentist, Amishi Patel, from Daly City, California, has been sentenced to 20 months’ imprisonment after she was found guilty of performing unnecessary dental works on several of her patients. According […]
Indian Americans
Indian American founder of technology firm fined for underpaying H-1B workers
SACRAMENTO(TIP): Indian American Mani Chhabra, founder of a technology firm in East Bay, California, has been asked by the US Department of Labor to pay $175,000 to 12 Indian H-1B employees after the federal agency […]
Indian Americans
Indian American youths receive Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
WASHINGTON D. C. (TIP): Six Indian American teenagers were among winners of the 23rd annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards in Washington, DC, on April 30th. The Indian Americans honored were Aditya Sidapara, who is a resident of […]
Indian Americans
Three Indian Americans die in Queens, NY, house fire
QUEENS VILLAGE, NY(TIP): Indian American mom and grandparents died in Queens Village, NY, as a house was gutted by a fast-spreading fire. Two children were rescued by firefighters. The New York City Fire Department Deputy […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Cancer Scientist Put on Leave after Harassment Allegations
WASHINGTON (TIP): Top Indian American scientist Inder Verma, considered as one of the world’s leading authorities on gene therapy and cancer, has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of “inappropriate conduct” against him. Mr. […]
United States
35th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon Raises Funds for Central Park Conservancy
Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg donates $4 million NEW YORK CITY(TIP): The Women’s Committee, founded in 1983, held their 35th annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon yesterday, which is also appropriately known as the hat luncheon. […]
United States
Miani Welfare Society is Expanded: Larger Participation Mooted for Greater Good
RICHMOND HILL, NY(TIP): On April 29, a meeting of Miani Welfare Society was held at Liberty Palace here to welcome new members. The meeting was attended by a number of members who welcomed the idea […]
United States
America’s Smartest Family Attracts Big Audiences
NEW YORK(TIP): Zee TV’s original production – Americas’ Smartest Family, has been attracting large audience numbers all season. Now in its 8th episode, and heading towards the semi-finals, the show, which pits families against families […]
United States
“Our revered institutions are under severe threat; It is time to wake up”! George Abraham at the AICC Plenary session
NEW YORK (TIP): “Many of the Colonial Nations that gained independence from their Colonial masters faltered because they failed to build Institutions. However, India under the leadership Nehru, built institutions that provided security, safety, and […]