“I am surprised as to how Justice Ranjan Gogoi, who once exhibited such courage of conviction to uphold the independence of the judiciary, has compromised the noble principles on the independence and impartiality of the […]
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Four prominent diplomats were honored with ‘The Diwali – Power of One’ award in recognition and celebration of their work, especially at the United Nations, for a secure and peaceful world, at […]
UNITED NATIONS(TIP): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday raised the Kashmir issue in his maiden address to the UN General Assembly and demanded that India lift the “inhuman curfew” in Kashmir and release all […]
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): In an extremely significant diplomatic victory for India, the Asia-Pacific group of the world body, including Pakistan and China, unanimously endorsed India’s candidature for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security […]
NEW YORK (TIP): Consulate General of India in collaboration with Friends of Yoga celebrated the 5th International Day of Yoga on June 23rd, 2019 at Fair Bridge Hotel & Conference Center, 195 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, […]
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): 5th International Day of Yoga celebrations kicked off at the United Nations, with a laser lighting display of Yoga at the iconic United Nations building, June 19. After the overwhelming success of […]
Manu Shah HOUSTON, TX (TIP): The Consulate General of India, Houston in collaboration with Friends of Yoga, is organizing several events across Texas to celebrate the 5th International Day of Yoga. This ancient Indian practice […]
In December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution, co-sponsored by 177 countries, and declared June 21 as International Day of Yoga with a view to promoting a healthier lifestyle. The first […]
NEW YORK (TIP): The death toll from June 3 attack on the sit-in of Sudan’s pro-democracy protesters has risen to 100, after 40 bodies were recovered from the River Nile, according to the Central Committee […]
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The 2nd Anniversary of the India-UN Development Partnership Fund was commemorated , June 7, at the UN in an event organized by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN together with […]
By Ashok Parulekar TORONTO (TIP): Leaders of Toronto’s Vishnu Mandir dedicated a bronze statue of Dreamer of World-Peace Sri Chinmoy holding aloft the Peace Torch on Sunday, May 26 afternoon in their Peace Park dedicated […]
As an “original” founder-member of the United Nations, India has not hesitated to respond to the calls of the UN to contribute troops for maintaining international peace and security. In 1950, soon after India’s independence, […]
UNITED NATIONS(TIP): United Nations Human Rights Day was observed at the UN Headquarters in New York, December 10. A panel discussion on “Equality, Dignity and Justice for All” was the highlight of the celebrations. The panelists […]
UNITED NATIONS(TIP): The “Power of One” Award , established by Diwali Foundation, USA, Inc. chaired by Ranju Batra, in 2017 is to celebrate and highlight the vital and important work done across the world in a […]
East Meets West Concert with Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan, Bangash brothers and The Refugee Orchestra Project Enthrall I.S. Saluja UNITED NATIONS(TIP): UN Day was celebrated at United Nations General Assembly Hall with a Concert, Oct […]
NEW YORK(TIP): A year after his bombastic debut at the United Nations as president of the United States, Donald Trump returns on Monday, Sept. 24, to lead a US effort to spur global action to […]
UNITED NATIONS(TIP): Pakistan’s new government must not indulge in “polemics” but work to build a South Asian region free of terror and violence, India said after Pakistan raked up the Kashmir issue at the United […]
UNITED NATIONS(TIP): Indian-origin UN official Satya S Tripathi joined the long list of Indians with the United Nations. He has been appointed as Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the New York Office of the United […]
UNITED NATIONS(TIP): Yoga is “very apt” for the United Nations and in today’s complex world where stress and delusion are prevalent, the ancient Indian physical and mental practice plays a central role for wellness and […]
NEW YORK (TIP): India’s longstanding innovation, the Jaipur Foot project, is being hailed as an “excellent” example of South-South cooperation and multi-stake holder collaboration as it has helped over 1.7 million persons with disabilities gain […]
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Renowned spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has welcomed the United Nations’ initiative to launch a new decade to focus action on management of water resources, saying such effort is critical towards helping […]
COLOMBO (TIP): Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Monday assured the minority Tamil community that his government was not running any secret detention and torture camps in the country. Sirisena said he was concerned about the people who are still […]
The author, who was India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York from April 2013 to December 2015, takes a close look at the issues before the United Nations, and lists the priorities […]
Anish Kapoor dubbed the Jewish Nobel – last year, for his commitment to Jewish values LONDON (TIP): British-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor donated $1 million to five charities working with refugees worldwide on Jan 17, in […]
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