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Judge allows requirement that everyone in U.S. illegally must register to move forward
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A federal judge is allowing the Trump administration to move forward with a requirement that everyone in the U.S. illegally must register with the federal government, in a move that could have […]
Breaking News
Pelosi raises doubts about Biden’s presidential race, Clooney asks him to end campaign
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden must decide quickly whether to stay in the 2024 White House race, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a long-time Biden ally, said on Wednesday, July 10, while declining […]
Editorial Comment
Moving Beyond Conflict to Champion Democracy
By Prof. Indrajit S Saluja In a world fraught with complexities and challenges, America finds itself entangled in a web of conflicts, many of which stem from its role as a global watchdog of democracy. […]
Indian Americans
Sixteen Indian American middle schoolers in STEM challenge finals
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A total of 16 Indian American youngsters are among 30 finalists in the inaugural Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC), the nation’s premier middle school science, technology, engineering and […]
Indian Americans
Indian American high school senior girls among 30 in the list of 2022 Edison Scholars
EDISON, CA (TIP): : Two Indian American girls, Rhea Jethvani and Monica Pal are among 30 high school seniors in Southern California Edison’s service area named 2022 Edison Scholars by one of America’s largest electric […]
Article
Most significant events in 2021
One good thing can be said about 2021: it wasn’t as tumultuous as 2020, which put in a claim to be the worst year ever. That, however, may be damning with faint praise. Yes, the […]
Indian Americans
Indian American US Air Force physician among 10 chosen by NASA for as astronauts future missions
HOUSTON (TIP): Indian American physician Anil Menon, a lieutenant colonel at the US Air Force, has been selected by NASA along with nine others to be astronauts for future missions, the American space agency has […]
NY/NJ/CT
Celebrating India’s 75th Independence Day, AAPI Plans Blood Donation and Bone Marrow Drive Camps in 75 Cities In US
CHICAGO (TIP): “As we prepare to celebrate the 75thIndependence Day of India, the nation which has made us to be what we are today, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI,) the largest ethnic […]
Women
Tomato Fish
INGREDIENTS 250 gm tomato, 1 large onion, 2 teaspoon turmeric, 2 teaspoon ginger paste, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 pinch salt, 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, 500 gm fish, 2 tablespoon yoghurt (curd), 1 teaspoon red […]
Coronavirus
Lockdowns start to limit Covid-19 spread in Europe
Lockdowns and other restrictions are starting to stem the spread of Covid-19 in some, but not all, European countries, authorities have said, and the continent’s hospitals remain under heavy pressure that is unlikely to ease […]
United States
Biden plans to increase H-1B visa limit and remove country quota for green cards
Move expected to benefit tens of thousands of Indian professionals WASHINGTON (TIP): US President-elect Joe Biden plans to increase the number of high-skilled visas, including the H-1B, and eliminate the limit on employment-based visas by […]
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Europe
ROBOT PERFORMS DELICATE EYE SURGERY ON SIX PATIENTS
ROBOT PERFORMS DELICATE EYE SURGERY ON SIX PATIENTS LONDON (TIP): A robot has been used to successfully perform a delicate eye surgery on six patients in a world- first trial which shows that robotic procedures can be more accurate than […]
Indian Americans
Indian American scientist Shyni Varghese develops biometric bone tissues
Indian American scientist Shyni Varghese develops biometric bone tissues NEW YORK (TIP): A team of US scientists led by an Indian American scientist Shyni Varghese has developed biometric bone tissues that could provide new bone marrow for patients needing transplants as well as […]
Education
STEM Update – 24-month OPT extension lawsuit dismissed
WASHINGTON (TIP): Encouraging foreign students who graduate with specialized degrees in the United States, the US administration had allowed them, especially STEM F-1 visa students to avail of the extended 24-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) […]
Indian Americans
Indian Firms Gaming H-1B Visa System: Congressman Darrell Issa
Washington: Indian firms, which account for the bulk of H-1B visas, have “gamed” the system, an influential American lawmaker today alleged and insisted his legislation introduced in the Congress will help fix the existing flaws. Congressman […]
Education
13 Indian-American Students named Finalists in “Super Bowl of Science”
Thirteen Indian-American students, including one each from New York and New Jersey, were among 40 high school students who were declared finalists Jan. 24 in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the oldest and most prestigious […]
Other News
Indian-American Vikram Chatwal Accused Of Trying To Burn 2 Dogs
NEW YORK: Indian-American hotelier Vikram Chatwal has been charged with criminal mischief for allegedly trying to light two dogs on fire, an allegation his lawyer has denied. Mr Chatwal, 44, had turned himself to the […]
Education
Family Engagement Grows and More Work Lies Ahead
September is a time for new beginnings and a time to build on the progress we’ve made as a community. I am excited to announce that family engagement is on the rise across the city. […]
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Business & Economics
A Chef par excellence, Dheeraj Tomar
New York City is home to a variety of expert cooks who are known for adding twists to traditional Indian culinary art. A number of upscale restaurants in the city offer their brand of Indian […]
Other News
It’s Time for Summer Leisure and Learning!
Summertime brings opportunities to cheer on friends at neighborhood baseball games, visit a local playground or community pool, venture to the beach or enjoy a block party. After a school year full of hard work, leisurely […]
United States
Chancellor Fariña announces 63 high schools to offer new advanced placement courses for 2016-17 through AP for all
NEW YORK (TIP): Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña has announced that this fall, 63 high schools will offer new Advanced Placement courses, including 35 that offered no AP courses during the 2015-16 school year. The expansion comes in the first […]