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Holiday Traditions in the U.S.
In the U.S., we refer to the months of November and December as “the holiday season” because of the major holidays celebrated from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. The United States is a nation of […]
Punjab
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Bhoomi puja for construction of the Eye Foundation of America – run “Green Goutami Eye Institute” Performed
RAJAHMUNDRY, INDIA / NEW YORK (TIP): “Sarvendriyanaam Nayanam Pradhanam”: with this objective, Dr. V.K. Raju, a world renowned Ophthalmologist – Cornea Specialist, Chairman of EFA (Eye Foundation of America) & GEI (Goutami Eye Institute) and […]
India
New Parliament will witness making of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’: PM
New Delhi (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, Dec 10, laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament building here at an event that was attended by leaders from various political parties, cabinet ministers […]
India
Rajnath calls for open seas, hits out at China
New Delhi (TIP): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has, without naming China, emphasised India’s call for an open and inclusive order in the Indo-Pacific, based on respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations. Rajnath was […]
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Modi, Hasina to virtually re-launch cross-border rail route after 55 years
The rail route between Haldibari in West Bengal and Chilahati in neighbouring Bangladesh is all set to reopen after a gap of 55 years on December 17 and prime ministers of the two countries will […]
India
More ‘jathas’ from Punjab join farmers’ stir
New Delhi (TIP): Several farmers’ groups which did not join the ‘Dilli Chalo’ protest that began from November 26 began their journey towards Delhi on Friday, Dec 11, ahead of the farmers’ announced programme of […]
India
India’s COVID-19 caseload rises to 97.96 lakh
New Delhi (TIP): India on Friday, Dec 11, registered 29,398 new cases and 414 deaths in the last 24 hours, which pushed the overall tally and death toll to 9,796,769 and 142,186, respectively. The total […]
India
HelpAge: First Indian NGO to bag UN award
HelpAge India on Thursday , Dec 10,became the first Indian NGO to be awarded the prestigious 2020 UN Population Award in the institutional category. The selection of HelpAge is in recognition of its work on population […]
India
India, Japan discuss military ties, joint drills
India and Japan have discussed how to further enhance cooperation and interoperability between the air forces of the two countries. They also discussed the scope for enhancement of joint exercises and training. A broader cooperation for […]
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Farmers call for nationwide protest on December 14
New Delhi (TIP): Farmers on Wednesday, Dec 9, rejected government’s proposal over the farm laws and called for a nationwide sit-in protest on December 14. In a press conference, farmer leaders announced a ‘Delhi gherao’ […]
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How the Modi govt can concede to farmers without losing the argument?
The resolute, determined, dignified, and peaceful protests by farmers at the borders of Delhi have captured headlines around the world. “The uncomfortable truth, however, is that while the new laws are not perfect, they represent a […]
Christianity
WIPA – Rings in Winter Solstice
By Mabel Pais “Despite the global pandemic, young musicians of Wharton Arts never stopped making music. At our Virtual Winter Celebration, you will see and hear performances from over 450 young people, sharing messages of […]
Entertainment
CODED BIAS: WINNER & MORE
By Mabel Pais CODED BIAS DIR: Shalini Kantayya l 2020 l USA l Doc Feature l 1h 30m ‘THE RESEARCHER WHO TOOK ON BIG TECH AND WON’ – ‘Fast Company’ Story Title “10 BEST FILMS […]
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Farmers’ Struggle in India is a test of democracy in the country
Once again, the government of India has failed to respect democratic temper. Continuing with their tactics of delaying ac ceptance of the genuine demands of far mers to repeal the farm laws enacted in […]
Perspective
India’s farmers deserve our gratitude and support
Some BJP leaders went as far as to call the protesting farmers anti-nationals. It is quite bizarre to hear folks who have abstained during the Independence struggle against the British calling the people of Punjab […]
Opinions
The government’s effort to portray these laws as empowering the farmers have failed not because of any fault of the public relations campaigns but because of the inherent content of these laws The democratic mode […]
Indian American
Indian-Origin Health Expert Anil Soni appointed First Chief of The WHO Foundation
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian-origin global health expert Anil Soni has been appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer of the newly launched The WHO Foundation, which works alongside the World Health Organization to address most pressing […]
Indian American
Indian American astronaut Raja Chari in NASA Moon mission
FLORIDA (TIP): Indian American Raja Chari is one of 18 astronauts chosen by NASA to form the Artemis Team and help pave the way for the next lunar missions including landing the first woman and […]
Indian American
Indian-Origin Raj Chouhan elected Speaker of Canada’s British Columbia Province
TORONTO(TIP): Raj Chouhan, an Indian-origin legislator in Canada, has been elected as the Speaker of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly, becoming first from the community to occupy the post, according to a report. Mr Chouhan, […]
Indian Americans
Two Indian American IITians named PanIIT Institute Life Fellows
NEW YORK (TIP): Two Indian Americans, Sanjiv Goyal, IIT Delhi, and Sunil Hali, IIT Roorkee, are among four eminent IITians given IIT Alumni Council’s Life Fellowship of the PanIIT Institute initiative for their contribution to […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Vivek Murthy to bring approach learnt at his immigrant parents’ clinic
WILMIMGTON, DELAWARE(TIP): Chosen to be America’s Doctor again, Vivek Murthy, “grandson of a poor farmer in India” says he will bring to his expanded role to fight the raging coronavirus pandemic an approach learnt at […]
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When Chandigarh had a Kisan Nagar
A few months before Operation Blue Star in 1984, thousands of farmers made Chandigarh their temporary abode and raised Kisan Nagar. Farmers had set up their kitchens and also set aside places for morning and […]
Frontpage News
All 50 US States and DC certify their presidential election results
– Biden projected to win 306 electoral votes, Trump set to win 232 – On Monday,, December 14, the 538-member Electoral College will meet to take forward the election process. WASHINGTON (TIP): With West Virginia […]
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FDA advisers recommend Pfizer-Bio NTech vaccine
-Biden promises 100 million vaccines in his first 100 days in office -US reported record number of 3,300 Covid deaths on December 10 WASHINGTON (TIP): A panel of independent medical experts voted on Dec. 10 […]
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Farmers reject government’s latest proposals: want ‘concrete solutions’
Doors have not been shut for dialogue, they say NEW DELHI (TIP): Responding to the renewed appeal by the Union government to the farmer unions to consider their proposal for amendments in the three agriculture […]