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National Son’s and Daughter’s Day
National Son’s and Daughter’s Day on August 11th brings parents and their children together for quality time. On this day, be with the joys of your life. Let your children know that you are glad […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin Karnal based Truck driver dies in road accident in Arizona, his companion from Ambala battling for life
WASHINGTON (TIP): A 37-year-old Indian-origin truck driver has died after his vehicle skidded off a busy highway in the US state of Arizona, his friends have said. Nirmal Singh from the Karnal district of Haryana […]
Breaking News
Indian-origin business veteran Vindi Banga appointed as chair of the UK government Investments
LONDON (TIP): Indian-origin business and industry veteran Vindi Banga has been appointed as Chair of the UK Government Investments (UKGI), the government’s center of expertise in corporate finance and governance and an arm’s length body […]
Breaking News
Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Ajay Dilawri Honoredwith Order Of British Columbia Award
VANCOUVER, BC (TIP), August 4: Leading Indian-origin entrepreneur Ajay Dilawri has been honored with Canada’s prestigious Order of British Columbia award, the province’s highest form of recognition. Mr. Dilawri, the owner of Canada’s largest automotive group […]
Indian Americans
Indian origin Tycoon Arrested following blabbing about $100 Million Fraud in Email
DUBAI (TIP): Kalpesh Kinariwala, an Indian-born businessman based in the United Arab Emirates, allegedly did not heed that guidance. The 49-year-old was arrested last month in Dubai, where he now faces criminal charges for forgery […]
Indian Americans
Indian American author Dr. Vipin Gupta’s 2 new books focus on mysteries of nature
SAN BERNARDINO, CA (TIP) Indian American author Dr. Vipin Gupta has unveiled two new books, which delve into the hidden mysteries of Mother Nature, and are based around consciousness and para-consciousness. The books show the […]
NY/NJ/CT
Countdown begins for the 10th India Day Parade in Hicksville on Sunday, Aug 8
I.S. Saluja HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): Countdown has begun for the 10th IDP USA Parade of Long Island on Sunday, August 8 to celebrate India’s 75th Independence Day. Notwithstanding fresh threats from Covid variant Delta and […]
NY/NJ/CT
Nassau Legislature makes First Responders a Protected Class
Opponents say it gives police officers and others more rights under the law than minority citizens and is unconstitutional. MINEOLA, NY (TIP): After multiple hours of comments from the public — which was almost exclusively […]
Opinions
‘Global Digital Village with Indian Touch’
Ashok Vyas, Insight Features Prasenjit Bhadra has the excitement and dynamism of a young man but he also demonstrates maturity of a senior person. The secret lies in his exposure to spiritual practices at an […]
Opinions
Keep distance from Taliban
The Modi government has rightly ignored the calls for ‘talks’ There is an erroneous perception in India that Afghanistan is a monolithic country, where the Taliban represents the majority of the country. The Taliban is […]
NY/NJ/CT
New York Auto Show Canceled Over COVID Delta Variant Concerns
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The delta variant of coronavirus forced organizers to once again pump the brakes on the New York International Auto Show.”It is with great disappointment that the upcoming 2021 New York International […]
United States
US taking steps to provide citizenship to immigrants’ children
WASHINGTON (TIP): The Biden administration is taking steps to provide a legal pathway to citizenship to children of legal immigrants, the White House has said after a group of such youths, mostly Indians, expressed fear […]
United States
Lofgren Introduces Legislation to Create New Visa Program for Immigrant Entrepreneurs to Spur U.S. Economic Growth
The Let Immigrants Kickstart Employment Act encourages the establishment of start-up companies in America WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), Chair of the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship, on July 26, introduced […]
United States
CDC issues new eviction ban for most of U.S. through October 3
The new moratorium could help keep millions in their homes as the coronavirus’ delta variant has spread and states have been slow to release federal rental aid WASHINGTON (TIP): The Centres for Disease Control and […]
United States
Spirit Airlines apologizes as widespread cancellations stretch into fourth day
DALLAS / NEW YORK (TIP): Spirit Airlines apologized on Wednesday, August 4, for disruptions that have upended its flight schedule for three days and counting. “The last three days were extremely difficult for our Guests […]
United States
AAPI Raises over $5 Million towards Covid Relief Efforts in India
Provides 2300 Oxygen Concentrators, 100 Ventilators And 100 High Flow Nasal Canula Machines to 45 Hospitals in India CHICAGO (TIP): The deadly Corona virus has claimed millions of lives and it has placed the entire […]
NY/NJ/CT
Nassau County Coronavirus Transmission ‘High’: CDC
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): The delta variant of the coronavirus continues to drive case rates higher in the U.S., especially in places with low vaccination rates. Nassau County has a “high” level of coronavirus transmission as […]
NY/NJ/CT
GOPIO-CT to Celebrate India Independence Day in Stamford with Flag Hoisting, India Festival and Kite Flying on August 8th
Stamford City joining hands with GOPIO-CT to celebrate India Independence Day STAMFORD, CT (TIP): India got its independence from the British in 1947. To mark the 74th Anniversary of India’s independence, the Connecticut chapter of […]
NY/NJ/CT
India Takes Over UN Security Council Presidency for the month of August, Thanks France
As UN Security Council President in August, India will organize, besides other events, a solemn one in the memory of peacekeepers. NEW YORK (TIP): India, on August 1, assumed the rotating Presidency of the United […]
Comments
Pandemic of distrust: On resisting COVID-19 vaccination
Those resisting vaccination mostly conform to a specific social, cultural, and political profile President Joe Biden and the director of the CDC warned this week that the COVID-19 crisis in the U.S. was becoming a […]
Comments
Pegasus controversy
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar breaks ranks to demand probe With the Supreme Court set to hear the pleas seeking a court-monitored probe into the Pegasus snooping row on Thursday, a new dimension has been added […]
Perspective
Poverty in India is on the rise again
“While the economy maintained some growth momentum till 2015, the monumental blunder of demonetization followed by a poorly planned and hurriedly introduced Goods and Services Tax, both delivered body blows to the unorganized sector and […]
As I See It
Hockey turnaround heralds a new dawn
Hockey of the 1970s and cricket till the 1980s represented the pride of the underdog, the hesitant entrant on the world stage. Mass hysteria around cricket today is the cultural carrier of boorishness, its outward […]
Breaking News
Pegasus allegations serious if true: Supreme Court of India; agrees to hear petitions seeking probe on Aug 10
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Supreme Court on Thursday, August 5, agreed to hear a bunch of petitions seeking a court-monitored SIT probe into the Pegasus snooping controversy on August 10 as it asked the petitioners […]
Breaking News
Delta variant now reported in 135 countries, global Covid-19 cases could exceed 200 million by next week: WHO
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The highly transmissible Delta variant of Covid-19 has now been reported in 135 countries, according to the World Health Organisation which said the cumulative number of coronavirus cases reported globally could exceed […]