Religion
Sikh History This Week
DECEMBER 23, 2022, TO DECEMBER 29, 2022 22nd December 1666 Parkash Utsav, Patshahi Tenth, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Guru Gobind Singh, born as Gobind Das or Gobind Rai, was the tenth Sikh Guru, a spiritual […]
Hinduism
Nara and Narayana – Twin-brother Avatar of Lord Vishnu
Nara and Narayana are twin sages who are the incarnated avatars of Lord Vishnu. Nara means human, and Narayana refers to the supreme Lord. Their purpose of the incarnation was to maintain Dharma on earth. […]
Incredible India
Hampi: The abode of bygone ruins and fascinating landscape
Hampi, the city of ruins, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated in the shadowed depth of hills and valleys in the state of Karnataka, this place is a historical delight for travellers. Surrounded by […]
Bollywood
Ranveer Singh’s Cirkus releasing this Christmas
Ranveer Singh, Pooja Hegde, and Jacquiline Fernandez starrer comedy drama Cirkus, which is all set to hit theatres on December 23rd. The movie is directed by Rohit Shetty. In the comedy-drama, the Bajirao Mastani actor […]
Entertainment
Kate Winslet details ‘abuse’ she got from ‘Titanic’ fans who called her ‘too fat’
Actress Kate Winslet detailed horrifying body shaming from “borderline abusive” fans following the release of the iconic Hollywood-hit ‘Titanic’. The actress, 47, slammed the “bullying” she received from some viewers who said she was “too […]
India
No breakthrough in 17th round of India-China high-level military talks
New Delhi (TIP)- Against the backdrop of fresh tensions over the clash between their troops in the Tawang sector, India and China on Tuesday, December 20, held the 17th round of high-level military talks on […]
India
Covid threat: Random Covid testing for international passengers from December 24
New Delhi (TIP)- The Union health ministry on Thursday, December 22, asked the civil aviation ministry to ensure random Covid testing of two per cent of passengers arriving in international flights from December 24 to […]
India
BJP’s idea to stop Bharat Jodo Yatra: Rahul responds to health minister’s Covid alert letter
New Delhi (TIP)- Days after Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya wrote to Rahul Gandhi asking him to ensure Covid protocol is followed in his ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra, the former Congress president has responded. Speaking […]
India
SC constitution bench verdict on demonetisation on January 2
A five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court will pronounce on January 2 its verdict on nearly three dozen petitions on the government’s 2016 notification to ban currency notes of Rs500 and Rs1000. The bench […]
India
Defense ministry approves capital procurement proposals worth Rs 84,328 cr
New Delhi (TIP)- The defence ministry on Thursday, December 22, approved the procurement of a number of military platforms and weapons including light tanks, anti-ship missiles and long range guided bombs at a cost of […]
India
Nasal vax gets nod, early roll-out likely
India’s technical expert committee on immunisation has recommended the use of Bharat Biotech’s nasal vaccine against Covid-19 as a booster for adults, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in Parliament on Thursday, with people aware […]
India
Many states bring back mask mandate, push for Covid booster vaccines
New Delhi (TIP)- Chief ministers and health ministers of several states on Thursday, December 22, reviewed preparations and protocols for Covid-19, with many deciding to make it mandatory for people to wear masks in crowded […]
NY/NJ/CT
MIDDLESEX COUNTY CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT & SNEH ARTS SUPPORTED BY MANAVIHOSTED A COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENT FOR SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS
NEW BRUNSWICK (TIP): The Middlesex County Center for Empowerment, Sneh Arts & Manavi collaborated to host a very special community outreach event to increase awareness surrounding sexual violence. The Middlesex County Center for Empowerment (the […]
United States
At below -40°C, Arctic ‘bomb cyclone’ to hit US; people warned of ‘life-threatening cold’; Threatens holiday travel for millions of Americans
DETROIT (TIP): A Reuters report says that a dangerously frigid arctic air mass gripped a vast expanse of the United States on Thursday, December 22, as a looming winter storm of historic proportions threatened to […]
United States
Defense chiefs of US and India discuss issue of global security amidst increased tension on India-China border
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Seeking to deepen US-India military ties, the defense chiefs of the two countries have shared their assessments of the regional and global security environment and discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation and […]
United States
Indian journalist Rana Ayyub receives support from US Senator
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A prominent US Senator has expressed support for Indian journalist Rana Ayyub, noting that her work is driven by a sense of purpose and a love for her country and the ideals […]
United States
US to send US$ 1.8 billion in aid, Patriot battery, to Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP):An Associated Press report says the US will send US$ 1.8 billion in military aid to Ukraine in a massive package that will for the first time include a Patriot missile battery and […]
NY/NJ/CT
The Spearheading of US India Healthcare Summit 2023 in US
EDISON, NJ (TIP): The Global Indian Trade and Cultural Council USA (GITCC) is shaping into a Global Platform for Asian Indians to global market, will implement in September 2023, the first US-India Business and Healthcare […]
United States
Dr RASHMI PATEL ELECTED FIA CHICAGO PRESIDENT
CHICAGO (TIP): Chicago’s eminent physician and renowned hospitality entrepreneur Dr Rashmi Patel has been elected the President of the Federation of Indian Associations (1980) Chicago. He and his Executive Team was elected at the organization’s […]
NY/NJ/CT
AIA–National Organizes Tax Planning and Financial Seminar
GARDEN CITY, LONG ISLAND (TIP): The Association of Indians in America (AIA-National) held a Free Seminar on Tax Planning and Financial Seminar at Mint Restaurant in Long Island on Monday Dec 19, 2022 at 7 […]
NY/NJ/CT
NAMC 53rd Annual Conference & Affirmation Gala Appreciation held in New York
NEW YORK (TIP): NAMC 53rd Annual Conference & Affirmation Gala held on November 2 and 3, 2022 at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel was a huge success, according to Wendell R. Stemley, CMAA, […]
NY/NJ/CT
State Senator John Liu has a message for New Yorkers
“As 2022 draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to wish you and your family a happy and healthy New Year and joyous holiday season! This past year saw New Yorkers finally […]
Indian Americans
Two Indian American lawmakers call for immigration reform to reduce green card backlog
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Two Indian American lawmakers have urged their colleagues to make one more attempt to deliver long due immigration reform after the US House failed to pass the EAGLE Act eliminating 7% per […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin, former Irish PM, Leo Varadkar elected as new PM of Ireland
DUBLIN (TIP): Indian-origin Leo Varadkar, former Irish deputy prime minister and leader of the Fine Gael party, has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Ireland following a vote in the lower House of […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Rajeev Badyal named to National Space Council advisory group
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian American technocrat Rajeev Badyal, VP of Technology, Amazon Project Kuiper, is among 30 people selected to serve on the National Space Council’s revamped Users Advisory Group (UAG). As Chair of the […]