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‘Suicide will soon become India’s number 1 killer’: Vikram Patel
LONDON (TIP): India’s foremost mental health expert who spends most of his time between Goa and London has now been named as among TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world. Professor Vikram Patel, […]
India
VIRASAT-E-KHALSA: A Wasat-e-Khalsa: A Museum of Sikhism
A masterpiece of rich Sikh culture and religious history, the `Virasat-e-Khalsa` was dedicated to the nation in the Sikh holy city of Anandpur Sahib, the birthplace of the Khalsa, amidst an elaborate religious ceremony , on November […]
United States
Ekal’s ‘Parinam Kumbh’: Huge Success
NEW YORK (TIP): In the first week of March, ‘Parinam Kumbh’ (meaning ‘assessment’) of “Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation”, was convened at Dhanbad, Jharkhand, the birth place of ‘Ekal’, 25 yrs ago. More than2,200 delegates from dozen countries […]
Europe
US wraps up Ebola military mission in Liberia
WASHINGTON (TIP): Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf paid an emotional tribute to the American people as the United States formally wound up its successful five-month mission to combat the west African nation’s Ebola outbreak. With […]
Indian Americans
Meet Padma Shri Dr. Dattatreya Nori – Featured Indian American
NEW YORK (TIP): Dr. Dattatreya Nori, an internationally renowned Oncologist is a recipient of one of India’s highest civil awards, “Padma Shri”. The award was announced on the eve of India’s Republic Day, January 26, […]
Business & Economics
Fifty Shades of Saffron
On December 11, 2014, when the U.N. General Assembly adopted June 21 as the International Day of Yoga, as recommended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India rejoiced. Never mind that the day before was the […]
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A TRIBUTE TO PHIL HUGHES PHIL HUGHES’ PASSING AWAY A reminder of life’s uncertainty
You didn’t have to know Australian batsman Phil Hughes to be shaken by the news of his death after a twoday battle in hospital upon being hit by a cricket ball in a Sheffield Shield […]
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Hughes earned our respect: Kallis
NEW DELHI (TIP): Phil Hughes’ tragic death on Thursday has left a huge void, according to Jacques Kallis, who believes the Australia and New South Wales batsman has left a legacy that will act as […]
United States
North Texas teachers, children killed on road trip
DALLAS (TIP): Two North Texas teachers and several of their children were killed overnight while driving through Louisiana for a Disney vacation. Trudi and Michael Hardman died in the single-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 just […]
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President of USA pays Tribute to Guru Nanak Dev Ji
“I want to congratulate our Sikh friends in the United States and around the world on the anniversary of the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. During his lifetime in the […]
India
THE BIRTH AND GROWTH OF AN IDEA
Every big idea has a small beginning. Gift of Life has been no exception. In 1974, Rotary District 7250 brought a little 5-year old named Grace Agwaru on an intercontinental voyage from Uganda to New […]
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What Modi did not say on Oct 2
In the cleanliness drive Gandhi’s real message of communal harmony was missing “That communal harmony was his (Gandhi’s) foremost concern was emphasized again in 1921 and repeated on March 24, 1947, at a prayer meeting […]
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A commendable effort
India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), with the consummate ease that has become the rocket’s hallmark, placed the third Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) spacecraft into orbit in the early hours of Thursday. Over […]
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BRITAIN’S PRIME MINISTER ON SURPRISE VISIT TO AFGHANISTAN
KABUL (TIP): Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron on October 3 pledged support for Afghanistan’s newly sworn-in president and the country’s new unity government, saying during a surprise visit to Kabul that Britain is committed to […]
India
India’s Independence Movement – a Timeline
By Nitin Vora “At the stroke of midnight hour when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom…are we brave enough and wise enough to grasp this opportunity and accept the challenge of […]
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Pakistan Celebrates Independence Day amidst political protests & fears of coup
ISLAMABAD (TIP): Dark clouds of political unrest hung over the solemn celebrations of Independence of Pakistan on Thursday, August 14. President Mamnoon Hussain said the country was in a state of war and terrorism was […]
India
Army chief Bikram Singh pays tribute to Kargil martyrs
NEW DELHI (TIP): Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh on July 25 paid tribute to the martyrs of 1999 Kargil war in J&K’s Ladakh region on the occasion of 15th Vijay Diwas. Singh, who is […]
India
‘Grand Old Lady of Bollywood’ Zohra Sehgal dies aged 102
NEW DELHI (TIP): Indian actress Zohra Sehgal – described by many as the ‘Grand Old Lady of Bollywood’ – has died today (10 June ) aged 102. She died of a cardiac arrest on July […]
Business & Economics
MERCEDES TO LAUNCH COMPACT SEDAN ON JUL 22
KOLKATA (TIP): Mercedes-Benz India will launch the much-awaited compact sedan CLA on July 22. This is the third new generation car to be launched in India after the A Class hatch and B Class tourer. […]
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Message from the President
Today we celebrate the 234th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the beginning of a great experiment, American democracy. In every corner of our country, we recall the valor and vision […]
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An Enchanting Shaam-e-Ghazal with Dr. Radhika Chopra
Zafar Iqbal ROCKVILLE, MD (TIP): Hamri attariya pe aao sanvariya, dekha dekhi balam hoee jaae, Dr. Radhika Chopra started the program by singing the famous Dadra in Bhairvi style paying tribute to ghazal and thumri […]
Europe
WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange marks 2nd year in Ecuador’s embassy
LONDON (TIP): The gathering at the Ecuadorean embassy in London has the feel of something which may become an annual fixture. For the second time in as many years, journalists were invited on Thursday to […]
Europe
GOPIO’s 25th Anniversary Jubilee Convention a historic success
PORT OF SPAIN (TIP): The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO International) concluded its 25th Anniversary (Jubilee) Convention 2014 in Port of Spain in Trinidad & Tobago, with a memorable and highly successful […]
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IT’S SAMBA TIME! Football World Cup kicks-off
SAO PAULO (TIP): The 2014 Fifa World Cup got under way with a colourful opening ceremony before hosts Brazil kicked off against Croatia. A cast of 660 dancers paid tribute to the country’s nature, people […]