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India
Row over the film ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’: Punjab on tenterhooks
Takht banishes filmmaker Sikka, calls upon Sikhs worldwide to boycott AMRITSAR, INDIA(TIP): The Akal Takht on Thursday, April 12, issued an edict to excommunicate Harinder Singh Sikka, the maker of “Nanak Shah Fakir”, from the […]
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The most interesting comment of the week
“Sure, making use of Donald Trump to keep Hillary Clinton from being president is a fascinating flourish by history’s Author, but the idea that the Almighty might use a porn star to make Mike Pence […]
United States
Highland Mayor and Council to issue proclamation for Sikh Awareness Month
Middlesex County Council proclaims April as Sikh Awareness and appreciation Month I.S. Saluja EDISON, NJ(TIP): Asa di war Group has been invited to receive from Highland Mayor and Council, a proclamation for Sikh Awareness Month […]
United States
The Truth Behind Failed Pritam Musical Concert in New Jersey
These concerts have nothing to do with our culture, rich music and traditions. The ball was set rolling as early as the 2nd-3rdweek of January 2018 to sabotage the show on the issue of nationality […]
United States
Suozzi Meets with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discusses U.S.-India relationship
HUNTINGTON, NY (TIP): Last week Congressman Tom Suozzi (D – Long Island, Queens) traveled to India and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss the U.S. – India relationship, Betsy Davidson […]
United States
Sikhs celebrate Turban Day at Times Square
Thousands of turbans tied to spread awareness about Sikh Identity I.S. Saluja NEW YORK CITY(TIP): Many Sikh organizations across the U.S. have been much concerned with the attacks on turbaned Sikhs who were mistaken for […]
Featured
Disruptive Mr. Trump
The consistent undermining of multilateralism by the U.S. must be countered This week has seen rounds of tit-for-tat tariffs between the U.S. and China, set off by U.S. President Donald Trump levying import duties of […]
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America’s Taking on China is Good for the World
“His (Trump’s) taking on China for its flagrant violation of the trade and intellectual property rights has given courage to Europe and Japan to chime in the American challenge on China’s practices. The challenge will […]
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What democracy now means? Which way is India headed?
“Thus, the current attempt to weaken institutional base of democracy needs countering. The attack on the independence of media has been thwarted after uproar over the “fake news” order of the Ministry of Information and […]
Misc
THEATER IN NJ: Paper Mill Playhouse’s The Sting (The Musical)
By Mabel Pais “The Sting, at its heart, is entertainment” – David Ward, screen-writer, 1973 film, The Sting “A musical is an entertainment….. perhaps, the most audacious of all. Theater is a con and we […]
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Weekly Horoscope April 16 – April 22, 2018
By Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Contact: +91 8141234275 Aries:Ganesha says new associations now dominate and motivate your existence. In this period your life will revolve around people and relationships. You may also indulge in enormous feel […]
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Indian Americans
Business-minded IR students go to nationals in Dallas
BPA extends classroom learning to test real-world skills in business, tech, leadership, citizenship and academics DALLAS(TIP): Indian River High School is getting down to business. This spring, 10 students earned a trip to the 2018 […]
Indian Americans
Indian American inducted into 2018 RGV Walk of Fame in Texas
DALLAS (TIP): Indian American Barry Patel has been inducted into 2018 Rio Grande Valley Walk of Fame at State Farm Arena which was sponsored by the City of Hidalgo, Texas, according to a Valley Morning […]
United States
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits off Southern California coast, shakes Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES(TIP): An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 struck off the coast of Southern California on Thursday, April 5, officials at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) say. CBS Los Angeles reports the quake originated […]
United States
Special counsel served Paul Manafort with new search warrants in March
WASHINGTON(TIP): Special counsel prosecutors revealed in court filings Thursday, April 5 night that they had obtained on March 9 seven new search warrants against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, who has been charged with […]
United States
Scott Pruitt asked to use sirens in D.C. traffic and was told no for non-emergency
WASHINGTON(TIP): Environmental Protection Agency, Administrator Scott Pruitt wanted to use his vehicle’s lights and sirens to get to his official appointment, but the lead agent in charge of his security detail advised him that sirens […]
United States
YouTube shooter legally purchased firearm in San Diego earlier this year
SACRAMENTO(TIP): Details are emerging about the woman behind the YouTube headquarters shooting Tuesday, April 3 that injured three people in San Bruno, California. Police said Thursday, April 5 that Nasim Aghdam legally purchased the firearm […]
Astrology
Weekly Horoscope April 9- 15, 2018
By Bejan Daruwalla Aries: Ganesha says many new trends are at work here. While you are as busy as ever, with work, money, family and several other obligations taking your time and energy, you are […]
United States
President Trump speaks of hitting China with $100 billion in tariffs
WASHINGTON(TIP): In a marked escalation of a trade war with China, President Trump said Thursday, April 5, that he will consider hitting China with an additional $100 billion in tariffs, on top of the $50 […]
United States
Documentary featuring South Asian Spelling Bee debuts at film festivals nationally
NEW YORK(TIP): The soon to be released “Breaking the Bee” documentary that details the rise and dominance of the Indian American diaspora in spelling bees has been accepted into major Film Festival circuits, Daisy Walia […]
United States
Ilaiyaraaja the King of Raaga Enthrals audiences in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL(TIP): Chicagoland’s much awaited dream came true when music maestro, Ilaiyaraaja, performed live with the Budapest Symphony Orchestra from Hungary and Indian Classical Musicians on Saturday March 24 at the Naperville Yard Center. The […]
United States
Sikhs of New York Presents Turban Day on April 7th in Times Square
Non-profit Organization Hopes to Tie 10,000 Turbans to Educate About Sikhism NEW YORK CITY, NY(TIP): Turban is a quintessential part of Sikh identity and represents the most pertinent element of the Sikh Faith that teaches them […]
United States
Jericho-based teams of young girls and boys of Elementary and Middle Schools have made us proud
JERICHO, NY(TIP): The RoboFalcons, a group of young tech enthusiast boys from Jericho Middle School, have been working hard again in preparation for the First Lego League (FLL) Championships. The six-man crew has been working […]