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California wildfires Cause Devastation. Nearly 200,000 flee amid new blaze
LOS ANGELES (TIP): Nearly 200,000 residents have now been evacuated due to California wildfires as crews pivot to fight a new blaze, says a BBC report. Some 5,000 firefighters have been battling four brushfires that […]
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Sikhs in US raise $210k for underprivileged children in Punjab
WASHINGTON (TIP): The Sikh community here has raised US$ 2,10,000 for underprivileged youth pursuing higher education in Punjab. The fund was raised at an event this week by the Sikh Human Development Foundation (SHDF), featuring […]
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Consulate General of India, New York cautions against Fake Calls leading to possible Identity Theft
NEW YORK (TIP): Consulate General of India, New York has been receiving calls/e-mails from Indian Passport holders regarding fake calls from persons pretending to be US Immigration/Police authorities requesting for details of Passports/Travel documents, says […]
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Trump’s Jerusalem decision evokes mixed reaction
Hailey calls it courageous and historic: The world views it differently Hamas calls for Palestinian uprising in reply to Trump’s Jerusalem plan NEW YORK (TIP): While US envoy to the United Nations Nikki Haley has […]
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Patidar.org launched
Patidar Foundation, on November 30th , launched Patidar.org at Royal Albert’s Palace, Edison. The launching was attended by a large number of members of Gujarati community.
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6th Annual MOCAAPI Charity Gala 2017 Organized
MOCAAPI organized on December 2, a charity gala at Grand Marquis, Old Bridge NJ attended by a large number of community members and politicians. Former US Attorney SDNY Preet Bharara was the Chief Guest speaker.
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Maharashtra Foundation 2017 Annual Fundraiser Banquet Organized
Maharashtra Foundation (Social & Economic Justice for all) – 2017 Annual Fundraiser Banquet Event was organized on December 2nd, 2017 at St. Demetrius Ukrainian Community Center Banquet Facility in Carteret, NJ. Sam Pitroda, Chairman of Pitroda Group […]
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Beauty Pageant Organized
A Beauty Pageant was organized at Royal Albert’s Palace in Fords, NJ. The pageant included contest for Miss Bharat USA; Mrs. Bharat USA; Teen Bharat USA; and Grandma Bharat USA.
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Shiv Shakti Maha Pujan and Yagna Organized
A Shiv Shakti Maha Pujan and Yagna was organized by India World Foundation & Global NRI Community for New India at Shri Sanatan Mandir, 16 Jean Terrace, Parsippany, NJ on December 3, 2017. The gathering included Mayor […]
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A Young Sikh Gagandeep invited to play Mandolin at NBA Game
Gagandeep Singh, a Sikh Youngman was invited to play mandolin at the National Anthem in NBA game of LA Clippers Vs Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center LA, on December 6. Gagandeep and his family consider it […]
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Chitagam Saluja wins First Place in Business Plan Competition
Chitagam S Saluja, 24, doing graduation in Business Management at Nassau County Community College, New York, on December 6, won First Place in Business Plan Competition. A business plan competition for the Nassau Community College […]
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Eminent Oncologist Padma Shri Dattatreya Nori Honored with the title “"Living Legend in Cancer Treatment "
Indian Cancer Congress, at its meeting held in Bengaluru from November 8 to 12, conferred the title of “Living Legend in Cancer Treatment” on New York based eminent Oncologist Padma Shri Dr. Dattatreya Nori. India Cancer Congress […]
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Feature : 2017’s DOC NYC
“Documentary storytellers help us make sense of the tumultuous times we’re living in with artistry, humor and inspiring characters”- Director of Programming Basil Tsiokos By Mabel Pais NEW YORK (TIP): “2017’s DOC NYC line-up gives […]
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Dr. Satish Anand celebrates 75 glorious years of Blessings, with many more to come
GARDEN CITY, NY (TIP): Dr. Satish Anand turned 75 on October 21and the family decided to celebrate his 75th birthday. Wife, Gitanjli, daughters Aikta and Vaishali, their husbands Mukesh and Amit, and the five grandchildren […]
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INOC, USA Maharashtra Chapter Celebrates Anniversary
NEW HYDE PARK, NY (TIP): Maharashtra Chapter of INOC, USA held its anniversary celebration at Nan King Restaurant in New Hyde Park, New York together with the National Executive committee members, various chapter heads, and […]
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National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, NY Honors 11 TV Celebrities
Prakash M Swamy NEW YORK (TIP): The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, New York chapter, that gives the prestigious Emmy Awards has inducted 11 top television celebrities in gold and silver circle at […]
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Tribute to Ramesh D. Kalicharan- A humanitarian to the core
By Ashook Ramsaran Good evening, everyone. This is not an easy thing for me to do as we have lost a dear soul amongst us in a shocking and very untimely way. Our sincere sympathies […]
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New York City Human Rights Commission holds first public hearing on Sexual Harassment in over 40 years
NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): Building on the foundation of the City’s historic “women and workplace” hearings of the 1970s which catalyzed a national movement to recognize and address sexual harassment in the workplace, New […]
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American Dance Company to Perform in Five Indian Cities in January,2018
Indian Council for Cultural Relations and U.S. Embassy New Delhi collaborate with “Battery Dance” NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): Sandeep Chakraborty, Consul General of India in New York, will host a reception at the Consulate […]
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Perspective : What Motivated Beant Singh to assassinate Indira Gandhi?
Profile of an assassin It was on October 31, 1984 that the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi was killed by her security guards. What motivated them to commit the crime has been a […]
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Hema Sardesai’s “Power of Love” to be released in New York in December
NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): After being the only Indian singer to win the “Grand Prix” in Germany competing with 21 countries, plus singing live at the International UNICEF Concert in Europe, today the loved […]
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As I See It : Dr. Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela Light the Path to Service and Civic Duty
“Lives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time.” -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow “The efforts of these three giants changed the […]
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Guest Comment : Trump’s Jerusalem gambit: Costs outweigh potential benefits
If there is an upside to US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, it is not easily apparent. The blowback has started: all major Arab countries have raised the flag and […]
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