Health
TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYES THIS SEASON
PROTECT YOUR EYES ? Make sure your glasses or contacts prescription is up to date and good for looking at a computer screen. ? If your eye strain won’t go away, talk to your doctor about computer […]
Featured
MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day commemorates all Americans who have died in military service for the United States. Memorial Day 2017 Monday, May 29 Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died […]
Entertainment
MOVIE REVIEW: WAR MACHINE
CAST: Brad Pitt, Anthony Hayes, John Magaro, Emory Cohen, Anthony Michael Hall, Topher Grace, Will Poulter, Tilda Swinton, Ben Kingsley DIRECTION: David Michôd GENRE: Comedy DURATION: 2 hours 2 minutes STORY David Michôd, the writer-director […]
Entertainment
ANNE HATHAWAY TO PRODUCE NEW COMEDY ABOUT DATING
Actress Anne Hathaway is set to produce and star in a new romantic comedy about the perils of dating apps. The 34-year-old actress has come up with the idea for the film and has teamed up with the […]
Entertainment
CELEBRITIES PAY TRIBUTE TO ROGER MOORE
Tributes are pouring in from celebrities across the globe for former James Bond star Sir Roger Moore, who died after a short but brave battle with cancer, his family said. Moore died on Tuesday in Switzerland, his family announced on […]
Entertainment
MOVIE REVIEW : LIFE KI AISI KI TAISI
CAST: Mithilesh Singh, Muzahid Khan, Zafar Sheikh, Javed Hyder, Zoya Khan, Sunil Pal DIRECTION: Ejaz Ahmed GENRE: Comedy DURATION: 1 hour 32 minutes STORY Bogged down by poverty, unemployment and an increasingly corrupt system, four friends […]
Entertainment
PEECEE DOES ‘BAYWATCH’ RUN, SINGS SWIFT SONG’S ‘GOAT MEME’ VERSION
Priyanka Chopra is the latest star to take the spotlight in an international interview. While giving a tour of her New York City apartment, the 34-year-old actress sings a “goat meme” version of her favourite Taylor Swift song, […]
Entertainment
KATRINA REFUSES TO DO A PROMOTIONAL ITEM NUMBER FOR ‘JAGGA JASOOS’
The long due release of Anurag Basu’s ‘Jagga Jasoos’ starring ex lovers Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif will finally hit the theatres on July 14th. Check out this poster which has frozen the release date of this Indian musical adventure […]
Americas
Ms. Ama Yawson Declares Democratic Candidacy for Nassau County Comptroller
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Ms. Yawson announced, May 24, her candidacy for Nassau County Comptroller, a remarkably accomplished woman with extraordinary credentials not seen in Nassau County Government. Ms. Yawson is a graduate of Harvard University, Cum Laude, and holds a Juris Doctor […]
Americas
Xavier University School of Medicine, Aruba celebrates Annual Commencement Ceremony
NEW YORK (TIP): On Saturday May 20, 2017, Xavier University School of Medicine, Aruba celebrated its annual commencement ceremony at St. John’s University in the D’Angelo Center Ballroom. In attendance were Chancellor Dr. J.G. Bhat, Chairman Edwin Casey, […]
Americas
NYC CREATES COLLEGE VETERANS CONSORTIUM:VETERANS ON CAMPUS-NYC
John Jay, Fordham & NYC Department of Veterans’ Services Helm The Initiative Plans to Launch “The Salute Awards” During Veterans Week 2017 NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Mayor Bill de Blasio and Department of Veterans’ Services Commissioner Loree […]
Other News
Arjun Rampal joins CRY America to amplify the voices of underprivileged children
NEW YORK (TIP): CRY (Child Rights & You) America Inc, a non-profit that works towards ensuring underprivileged children their basic rights, is hosting their Annual Gala Dinners across New York, Bay Area, Orange County, & Houston to create an opportunity to bring concerned people together […]
Indian Americans
New Jersey Native Bhavesh Patel Named Chairman of AAHOA
SAN ANTONIO (TIP): New Jersey native Bhavesh Patel has been named the new chairman of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AA1IOA) at the group’s annual convention in San Antonio, Texas. Calling it “one of the greatest accomplishments of his life,” Bhavesh Patel […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Cornell University Student found dead
NEW YORK (TIP): Aalaap Narasipura, an Indian origin engineering student at the Cornell University, was found dead Friday May 19 after going missing since May 17. He was 20 years old. Police confirmed Narasipura’s death two days after he was reported missing. Cornell University […]
Americas
Man shoots self, bullet goes through head, kills girlfriend
WASHINGTON (TIP): A man attempted suicide by firing a bullet to his head but it went through him and fatally struck his girlfriend while leaving him severely wounded, according to US prosecutors. Victor Sibson, 21, from Anchorage, Alaska, has been accused of killing […]
Americas
Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal Terms Trump’s Budget as ‘Cruel’
WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Vice Ranking member of the House Budget Committee, lashed out at Trump administration’s latest budget proposal by calling it ‘Cruel.’ “There is only one way to describe the Trump budget – cruel. It pulls […]
Americas
Under US Republican bill, 23 million would lose health coverage: Watchdog
WASHINGTON (TIP): A bill passed by US House Republicans would cause 23 million people to lose healthcare coverage by 2026 while de-stabilizing health insurance markets in some states and making it hard for sick people to buy […]
Americas
Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna says Trump’s budget proposal is ‘Budget of Broken Promises’
WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna, who represents the 17th District of California and a member of the House Budget Committee, heavily criticized President Trump’s FY 2018 budget proposal, describing it as one ‘that breaks President Trump’s promise to forgotten Americans.’ “This budget would leave millions of individuals and families at […]
Indian Americans
GOP health care bill nothing short of a disaster, says Kamala Harris
WASHINGTON (TIP): In response to the Congressional Budget Office’s report on the GOP health care bill, Senator Kamala D. Harris says this bill is nothing short of a disaster as it ‘will raise costs, reduce coverage, or allow discrimination against women.” “Access to quality and affordable […]
World
RED CROSS SAYS IT HAS STEPPED UP AID ACROSS SYRIAN FRONT LINES
BEIRUT (TIP): Aid deliveries across front lines in war-torn Syria have significantly stepped up, compared to earlier years of the now 6- year-old conflict, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross said in a statement May 25. This […]
World
Iran says it has built 3rd underground ballistic missile factory
ANKARA (TIP): Iran has built a third underground ballistic missile production factory and will keep developing its missile programme, the semi-official Fars news agency quoted a senior commander of the elite Revolutionary Guard as saying. The development is likely to […]
World
China demands action from Pak to rescue kidnapped Chinese couple
BEIJING (TIP): China has stepped up pressure on Pakistani authorities “to take every necessary measure” to rescue a Chinese couple who were abducted near Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province which also houses the Gwadar port. The couple who […]
World
Donald Trump meets Pope Francis at Vatican
VATICAN CITY (TIP): US President Donald Trump met Pope Francis at the Vatican on May 24 in a keenly anticipated first face-to-face encounter between two world leaders who have clashed repeatedly on several issues. The private audience with […]
Americas
Trump orders “review” of leaks as US-UK special ties turn shaky and NATO shudders
WASHINGTON (TIP): President Trump on Thursday ordered ”complete review” by the Justice Department of leaks coming out of US government agencies as ties between Washington and London deteriorated sharply over American law enforcement agencies prematurely spilling information to the media on the Manchester […]
Asia
US warship in South China Sea: China calls it ‘provocative action’, urges America to ‘correct mistake’
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (TIP): The US has sent a navy warship near an artificial island built by China in the disputed South China Sea as part of the first “freedom of navigation” operation under President Donald Trump, prompting Beijing to strongly condemn the “provocative […]