Entertainment
RINGS MOVIE REVIEW
STORY: In order to save her boyfriend, a woman called Julia watches the ‘cursed videotape’ that kills its viewer within the next seven days. As per the tape’s rule, Julia gets a phone call soon […]
Asia
China ‘Silk Road’ project in Sri Lanka delayed
China will delay a planned $1.1 billion investment in a port on its modern-day “Silk Road” until Sri Lanka clears legal and political obstacles+ to a related project, sources familiar with the talks said, piling […]
Other News
Making an Environmental Impact through Fashion: Premal Badiani showcases clothes made from wood pulp
She strongly believes that every individual has a social responsibility and they can make an impact in the society in any field they belong to. And India-born US-based designer Premal Badiani is trying to make […]
Entertainment
Mac Duggal makes an emphatic statement with his designs at New York Fashion Week
NEW YORK (TIP): Starting with designer Mac Duggal, sought after for his pageant and prom dress line, it was his first showing at #NYFW Feb. 11, featuring glamorous, gorgeous gowns with bling and an eye-popping […]
Indian Americans
ITV Gold hosts appreciation event for ‘Insight Tonight with Ashok Vyas’
An afternoon of appreciation was organized here to mark three years of ‘Insight Tonight with Ashok Vyas’ and celebrate four decades of the popular Indian channel ITV Gold. The luncheon event at Heritage of India […]
Indian Americans
Consulate General of India, New York hosts International Food Festival
The Society of Foreign Consuls (SOFC), New York, in association with the Consulate General of India, New York, organized the International Food Festival on February 09, 2017 at the Consulate premises. More than 25 countries […]
United States
Mayor de Blasio Announces Interactive ‘NYC Love your Local’ Initiative to Celebrate Independent, Neighborhood Businesses and Offer $1.8 Million in Grant Funding
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Mayor Bill de Blasio and Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Gregg Bishop has announced the launch of ‘NYC Love Your Local,’ a new initiative to celebrate and promote the diverse, […]
Indian Americans
Centennial of Abolition of Indian Indentureship commemoration at Consulate of India in New York Date: March 3, 2017
The Indian Diaspora Council (#IDC) will hold its New York, USA commemoration of Abolition of Indian Indentureshipat the Consulate of India at 3 East 64th Street in New York starting at 6:30pm on March 3, […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Congressman Ami Bera named ranking member of House space subcommittee
WASHINGTON (TIP): House Democrats have named Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) as the new ranking member of the space subcommittee as they finalized the roster of members who will serve on that subcommittee. Bera, entering his […]
Indian Americans
Indian American State Representative Niraj Antani Named AMVETS 2016 ‘Legislator of the Year’
COLUMBUS (TIP): State Representative Niraj Antani (R -Miami Township) has received the 2016 Legislator of the Year award by American Veterans (AMVETS) Department of Ohio. “I am very thankful to AMVETS for this award, but […]
Indian Americans
Indian American NASA Scientist Detained at U.S. Border
WASHINGTON (TIP): A U.S.-born Indian American NASA scientist was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officials and was not permitted to enter the country unless he unlocked his PIN-protected work phone. Sidd Bikkannavar, who […]
Education
Chancellor Fariña Announces $3 Million Investment in Classroom Libraries through Universal Literacy Initiative
Through Universal Literacy, 103 reading coaches are strengthening literacy instruction at all 107 elementary schools in Districts 9, 10, 17, and 32 Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña announced that the 107 elementary schools participating in the Universal […]
Indian Americans
Indian Americans raise pitch against ‘travel ban’
According to a study at California State University San Bernardino’s Center for Study for Hate and Extremism, the anti-Muslim hate crimes in the US rose sharply in 2015 to the highest levels since the aftermath […]
India
Indian Ambassador hosts Congressional Reception on Capitol Hill
Ambassador of India Navtej Sarna hosted a Congressional Reception at the Capitol “to celebrate India’s engagement with the 115th US Congress” on February 14. Addressing an impressive gathering of members of Congress, prominent Indian-Americans, congressional […]
India
USCIRF Report on India’s Deteriorating Religious Freedom
INOC USA expresses concern, HAF questions Credibility NEW YORK (TIP): Indian National Overseas Congress, USA expressed serious concern over the recently issued annual report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), a […]
United States
Early setback for Mr. Trump
President Donald Trump suffered a big political blow on Monday, barely a month into office, when his National Security Adviser, Michael Flynn, resigned over his Russia contacts. Mr. Flynn, a close aide of Mr. Trump, […]
United States
‘No work…no school’: Dallas among U.S. cities targeted for ‘Day Without Immigrants’ protests
DALLAS (TIP): Organizers in cities across the U.S. are telling immigrants to miss class, miss work and not shop on Thursday as a way to show the country how important they are to America’s economy […]
Business & Economics
H 1B visas help American firms remain competitive, says Indian envoy Navtej Sarna
H1-B visas, sought-after by Indian IT professionals, help make US firms competitive globally and contribute to generating jobs locally, India’s envoy has said amid reports the Trump administration plans to cut down the scheme. “The […]
United States
Trump campaign aides had repeated contacts with Russian intelligence’: Sources
Phone records and intercepted calls show that members of Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and his other associates had repeated contacts with senior Russian intelligence officials in the year prior to the election, officials said. […]
United States
Progressive Caucus condemns arrest of Dreamer Daniel Ramirez
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The New York City Council Progressive Caucus condemned the Trump administration’s continual affront to immigrant communities, most recently with the arrest of DACA recipient and DREAMer Daniel Ramierez Medina, who was […]
Business & Economics
Air India to get 4 more Dreamliners this year
NEW YORK (TIP): Air India is scheduled to take delivery of the four remaining dreamliners – Boeing 787-8 planes – this year with the last one to be delivered in October. The airline has acquired […]
Indian Americans
Indian American convicted for H-1B visa fraud
NEWARK, NJ (TIP): The 34-year-old Patel pleaded guilty before US District Judge Kevin McNulty in Newark federal court. Patel worked to fraudulently obtain visas for foreign workers visas. She recruited workers through two Information Technology […]
Entertainment
ILEANA D’CRUZ DOES THE ‘MACARENA’ DANCE WITH FRIEND
Actress Ileana D’Cruz says she couldn’t find a ‘corny’ photograph for Valentine’s Day and instead ended up doing the ‘Macarena’ dance with her best friend. Ileana shared a black and white video of herself along […]
Entertainment
Jolly LLB 2 – MOVIE REVIEW
STORY: Jagdishwar Mishra aka Jolly (Akshay) starts out as a prominent lawyer’s sidekick in Kanpur. Driven by ambition, he hoodwinks a pregnant widow, Hina Siddique (Sayani Gupta) on the lookout for justice. He lands the […]
Entertainment
KAREENA KAPOOR: I WANT PEOPLE TO ACCEPT ME IN EVERY PHASE
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has revealed that though she was wary about her post pregnancy look, she wants her fans to accept her in all phases. “I did not know what’s in store for me […]