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Keeping Peace Alive: A Tribute to UN Peacekeepers
By Ambassador Asoke Kumar Mukerji “The […]
United Nations
Perspective
Keeping Peace Alive: A Tribute to UN Peacekeepers
“The human cost of UN peacekeeping has been high. Deployed under the Blue Flag of the United Nations, UN peacekeepers have operated under volatile conditions. However, in recent years, these peacekeepers have themselves become victims […]
Perspective
Reforming the UN system after Covid-19
The current global crisis demands global leadership. This is a major opportunity for India, together with a coalition of member-states whose national aspirations in a post-Covid19 world depend on effective international cooperation, to rise to […]
Frontpage News
The fall of the ‘last Citadel’ of justice: Supreme Court of India
“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 […]
NY/NJ/CT
Four eminent diplomats honored with 2019 ‘Diwali – Power of One Award’
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 […]
Pakistan
Imran Khan at UN General Assembly demanded India lift ‘inhuman curfew’ in Kashmir
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 […]
Frontpage News
India Secures UNSC Non-Permanent Membership with Unanimous Support of Asia-Pacific Group
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 […]
Frontpage News
Huge Enthusiasm for Yoga: More than 15,000 people participated in various Yoga Day Celebrations
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, […]
Frontpage News
5th International Day of Yoga Celebrations kick off at the United Nations
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 […]
Frontpage News
International Day of Yoga Celebrations Planned in Houston
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 […]
Frontpage News
Hundreds of Cities across world will celebrate International Day of Yoga, June 21
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 […]
Africa
Sudan on the Brink: death toll rises to 100 as bodies found in Nile, say doctors
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 […]
NY/NJ/CT
2nd Anniversary of the India-UN Development Partnership Fund observed at the UN
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 […]
United States
Statue of Peace Leader Sri Chinmoy Dedicated at Toronto’s Vishnu Mandir
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 […]
Featured
UN Peacekeeping: India’s Contributions
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 States
UN Human Rights Day observed at the UN HQ
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 States
Diwali Stamp The “Power of One” Awards presented
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 […]
United States
UN Day celebrated with the theme “traditions of peace and non-violence”
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 […]
World
The UN Shudders as ‘Trump Week’ Closes in
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 […]
World
Pakistan regurgitating failed approach on Kashmir, says India in the United Nations
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 […]
Indian Americans
Indian-Origin Satya Tripathi becomes Assistant Secretary-General of UN Environment Body
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 States
Yoga is so very apt for the United Nations: UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed
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 […]
United States
United States
United Nations Hails Jaipur Foot
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 States
Sadhguru calls for concerted action by all to save world’s water bodies
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 […]