Europe
Mom Kills Boy for Not Memorizing Quran
LONDON (TIP): An Indian-origin mother who beat her son “like a dog” for not being able to memorize passages of the Quran, has been found guilty by a British court of murdering him and setting […]
India
Europe
Mud Throwing at UK Mission Upsets India
LONDON (TIP): The Indian high commission in London is considering lodging a firm protest with the British foreign office about yet another failure on the part of the London metropolitan police to provide protection to […]
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I.K. Gujral – a Profile
A suave gentleman, Gujral who was easy in every role, was passionately committed to friendship between India and Pakistan Inder Kumar Gujral was a rare breed of political persona who switched roles seamlessly from a […]
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Palestine wins historic UN Assembly vote
Palestine wins historic UN Assembly vote and Gets status of non-member observer state India votes for resolution; US, Israel oppose bid UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Palestine overwhelmingly won, November 30, a historic UN General Assembly vote […]
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Former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral passes away at 92
Former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral passes away at 92 Govt declares 7-day national mourning Prez, PM, top leaders express grief NEW DELHI (TIP): Former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral, who headed a Congress-supported […]
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Working With an Emerging ‘New Afghanistan’
Afghanistan has both benefited and suffered from the decade-old international intervention. A vast and a diverse section of the Afghan population, nearly a generation of Afghans, have benefited in several ways – right from increased […]
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Turn to Guru Nanak to End the World’s Woes
As the Sikhs across the world get ready to celebrate the 543rd birth anniversary of their First Master Guru Nanak Dev Ji, it is pertinent to ask if the Great Master’s message is kept in […]
United States
Another Indian-American Appointed to Key Administrative Post
WASHINGTON (TIP): India-born Vishakha Desai, a leading expert on Asian art, has been appointed by the Obama administration as member of the National Museum and Library Services Board, a key administrative post. The name of […]
United States
Morgan State Professor Manoj Jha Accused of Stealing Grant Money
WASHINGTON (TIP): A full-time engineering professor at Morgan State University was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday, November 14 in an alleged scheme to defraud the National Science Foundation of hundreds of thousands of […]
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Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor Hosts First Varli Culinary Awards in NY
NEW YORK (TIP): Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor and renowned Indian-American actor Manu Narayan hosted the Varli Culinary Awards in Manhattan on November 15. The inaugural awards are a revolutionary concept that honors the best culinary […]
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PMI hosts Musical Concert at the UN to Mark India’s Presidency of the UN Security Council
NEW YORK (TIP): ‘Love Towards All, Malice Towards None’ was the theme of the musical concert hosted by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations on the occasion of India’s Presidency of the […]
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GURU NANAK DAY Parade in Richmond Hill Draws Thousands
RICHMOND HILL, NY (TIP): A bright, shining, cherubic Sun and a balmy weather provided a fitting setting to the 12th Guru Nanak Day Parade in Richmond Hill on November 17. The weather god certainly pleased […]
United States
Carnegie Foundation Names Indian-American Autar Kaw Professor of The Year
NEW YORK (TIP): An Indian- American professor of mechanical engineering at the University of South Florida, has been named US Professor of the Year by an influential thinktank. Autar Kaw, 52, is among the four […]
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The Phenomenon: Monty Panesar
England raced to a famous 10-wicket win over India in the second Test after Monty Panesar finished with a career-best match haul of 11 for 210. The tourists’ series-levelling victory was achieved principally on the […]
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Kasab Hanged – Still unclaimed by Pakistan
The culmination of what was code-named Operation X on Wednesday saw the whole of India heave a sigh of relief. Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab , 25, the only terrorist caught alive during the 26/11 attacks […]
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change in approach Helped Virender Sehwag end run drought
AHMEDABAD (TIP): Can we now officially label Motera as Virender Sehwag’s happy hunting ground? The last time he came out to bat here, he scored 173 in a day against New Zealand, in November 2010-11. […]
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Pujara, Yuvraj lift india past 400
AHMEDABAD (TIP): For India, this was a morning of immense satisfaction. For the connoisseur, there was the sight of a stately young batsman, Cheteshwar Pujara, completing a second Test century. For the romantics, there was […]
Business & Economics
Hedging Bets: Washington’s Pivot to India
In November 2010, President Obama visited India for three days. In addition to meeting with top Indian business leaders and announcing deals between the two countries worth more than $10 billion, the president declared on […]
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US-India Strategic Partnership Set to Grow in Second Obama Administration
The re-election of President Barack Obama is likely to be more promising and fruitful for the growing strategic partnership between India and the United States. During the second Obama administration, his India policies are expected […]
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As I See It : Towards Maturity
New Delhi’s ties with Washington are not problem-free but have evolved enough to weather transitions well. In the run-up to the U.S presidential polls, when bilateral diplomatic activity was expected to taper off, South Block […]
Europe
Indian Woman Refused abortion Dies: Govt to take up Matter with Ireland
NEW DELHI (TIP): India will take up with Ireland the issue of death of an Indian woman dentist there after doctors allegedly refused to terminate her 17-week-long pregnancy on the ground that it was a […]
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General J.J. Singh’s autobiography ‘A Soldier’s General’ launched in NY
NEW YORK (TIP): General J.J. Singh, Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and former Chief of the Indian Army officially launched his book at the Indian Consulate in New York November 14. The book titled ‘A Soldier’s […]
Europe
Katherine Boo wins US award for Mumbai book
NEW YORK (TIP): Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist Katherine Boo won the National Book Award for nonfiction on November 15 for her first book, “Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity,” which […]
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Japanese PM Discusses Political Situation With Manmohan Singh
NEW DELHI (TIP): A day after his abrupt announcement to dissolve parliament put paid to India-Japan annual summit meet, PM Yoshihiko Noda called up his counterpart Manmohan Singh to explain the “fast paced” political developments […]
India
India Lags in Pictorial Warnings on Cigarettes
MUMBAI: When it comes to pictorial warnings on tobacco packets, India ranks a low 123 among 198 countries surveyed on the warnings parameter. While experts agree that pictorial warnings on tobacco packets is a proven […]