World
Landmark Brexit Bill passed
LONDON (TIP): British MPs gave the green light, on January 18, to a landmark Brexit Bill, after weeks of debate and a damaging government defeat, but the legislation now faces a battle in the House […]
politics
World
Canada Lawmaker behind 1984 Genocide Motion is Ontario’s First Sikh Woman Minister
The 38-year-old daughter of Canada’s first turbaned MP Gurbax Singh Malhi was sworn in as Minister of the Status of Women on Thursday, January 18. TORONTO (TIP): Harinder Malhi, the Indo-Canadian member of the Ontario […]
Indian Americans
Indian Origin is Britain’s First Woman Sikh Lawmaker to be Appointed as Shadow Minister
The Shadow Cabinet is the team of senior parliamentarians chosen by the Leader of the Opposition to mirror the Cabinet in Government LONDON (TIP): Preet Kaur Gill, Britain’s first woman Sikh Member of Parliament (MP) […]
Featured
Why is Martin Luther King, Jr. Relevant Today?
Almost half a century ago Martin Luther King, Jr. shook the conscious of the United States of America by launching his movement to empower the poor, the discriminated and marginalized people. The nation was deeply […]
Misc
Whither Education in Maharashtra?
Vinod Tawade: A failed Education Minister or an Amateurish Experimenter in Education System? By Kishor Satwick Maharashtra Education Minister Vinod Tawade has again bowled a bad delivery. Under his initiative, the HSC Board has […]
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Do not Lose Hope in Trump, America’s Expectations Can Still Come True
“Since in office, Trump has given a very favorable treatment to many Indian Americans by appointing them in key Federal positions in his administration. He has also given India whatever it asked for. Additionally, Trump […]
Business & Economics
What to watch in 2018
As the new year begins, here are the smartest predictions of what’s coming in politics, tech and business in 2018. By Erica Pandey The Big picture: In many ways 2018 will mirror 2017. The […]
Politics
365 days: A look at Donald Trump in the White House
The dawn of November 9, 2016, was one of great disbelief for the world’s oldest democracy as the news was just beginning to sink in among Americans of Donald Trump’s astounding victory in the presidential […]
Featured
Trump Tax Bill Is Pro-Growth & Pro-People
“After more than three decades, Congress under President Trump, finally passed much-needed and long-overdue tax relief for millions of individuals, families and businesses. While the new tax bill is still not perfect, but it will […]
Featured
Tired Titan: Who, after Modi?
Within three years, however, the BJP is huffing and puffing, tired of its own baggage of successes, whereas the much pilloried and humbled Congress is seen as rejuvenating like a fallen Arnold ‘Terminator’ Schwarzenegger being […]
Indian Americans
Indian American NJ Senator-Elect Vin Gopal to host a Swearing-in Reception on Jan 9
Harinder Panaser, President, Global Haryana Chamber of Commerce, and CEO, Harman Wellness Professionals Inc characterized victories of Indian Americans, like Vin Gopal and Ravi Bhalla, who has been elected Mayor of Hoboken, as indicative of […]
Politics
US votes Obama as ‘most admired’ man
WASHINGTON (TIP): For the 10th year in a row, Americans have named former US president Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton as the man and woman they admire most, according to a recent Gallup poll published […]
United States
Roy Moore Fails to Stop Doug Jones’ Certification as Alabama’s first Democratic Senator in 25 years
WASHINGTON (TIP): An Alabama circuit judge on Thursday, December 28, rejected Republican Roy Moore’s request to halt the certification, arguing the court did not have jurisdiction. Meanwhile, officials from the secretary of state’s office dismissed […]
Europe
Key ally of British prime minister resigns amid porn scandal
LONDON (TIP): Key ally of British Prime Minister Theresa May was forced to resign on Dec 20 after an investigation concluded he made misleading statements about pornographic images found on a Parliament computer in his office in 2008. Damian Green, who […]
United States
BJP victory in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections Celebrated
HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): Indian American Community organized a grand victory celebration in Hicksville, Long Island on December 19. Jagdish Sewhani, president American India Public Affairs Committee said that people of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh have […]
World
New Polish PM debuts at summit, seeks better ties with EU
BRUSSELS (TIP): Poland’s new prime minister was making his debut on Dec 16 at a European Union summit, a first test of whether the Westerneducated former banker can bridge a deepening rift between his right-wing government and Brussels. Mateusz Morawiecki, 49, […]
Indian Americans
Prior to upcoming visit by PM Modi, USINPAC does outreach with the Trump Administration
WASHINGTON (TIP): As part of its ongoing strategic dialogue at Capitol Hill, The US India Political Action Committee (USINPAC) held a meeting with members of the Trump-Pence administration. Key participants at the dialogue were Raju […]