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Patidar.org launched
Patidar Foundation, on November 30th , launched Patidar.org at Royal Albert’s Palace, Edison. The launching was attended by a large number of members of Gujarati community.
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6th Annual MOCAAPI Charity Gala 2017 Organized
MOCAAPI organized on December 2, a charity gala at Grand Marquis, Old Bridge NJ attended by a large number of community members and politicians. Former US Attorney SDNY Preet Bharara was the Chief Guest speaker.
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Maharashtra Foundation 2017 Annual Fundraiser Banquet Organized
Maharashtra Foundation (Social & Economic Justice for all) – 2017 Annual Fundraiser Banquet Event was organized on December 2nd, 2017 at St. Demetrius Ukrainian Community Center Banquet Facility in Carteret, NJ. Sam Pitroda, Chairman of Pitroda Group […]
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Beauty Pageant Organized
A Beauty Pageant was organized at Royal Albert’s Palace in Fords, NJ. The pageant included contest for Miss Bharat USA; Mrs. Bharat USA; Teen Bharat USA; and Grandma Bharat USA.
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Shiv Shakti Maha Pujan and Yagna Organized
A Shiv Shakti Maha Pujan and Yagna was organized by India World Foundation & Global NRI Community for New India at Shri Sanatan Mandir, 16 Jean Terrace, Parsippany, NJ on December 3, 2017. The gathering included Mayor […]
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A Young Sikh Gagandeep invited to play Mandolin at NBA Game
Gagandeep Singh, a Sikh Youngman was invited to play mandolin at the National Anthem in NBA game of LA Clippers Vs Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center LA, on December 6. Gagandeep and his family consider it […]
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Chitagam Saluja wins First Place in Business Plan Competition
Chitagam S Saluja, 24, doing graduation in Business Management at Nassau County Community College, New York, on December 6, won First Place in Business Plan Competition. A business plan competition for the Nassau Community College […]
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Eminent Oncologist Padma Shri Dattatreya Nori Honored with the title “"Living Legend in Cancer Treatment "
Indian Cancer Congress, at its meeting held in Bengaluru from November 8 to 12, conferred the title of “Living Legend in Cancer Treatment” on New York based eminent Oncologist Padma Shri Dr. Dattatreya Nori. India Cancer Congress […]
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Personality : Dr. Satish Anand – A Portrait in Courage
What is being courageous? What is being brave? What is being heroic? Please do not rush to a dictionary to find the definition. I have one simple explanation. It is being Dr. Satish Anand. As […]
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Work Visa to Green Card route getting tougher from October 1
With 2.47 lakh applications, Indians are top H-1B visa applicants till July 2017 NEW YORK (TIP): Heretofore, thousands every year transited to US Green Card through their work visa in the country. H1 B route […]
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DREAMERS get support: Rep. Joe Crowley and Rep. Roybal-Allard d support DACA
Crowley Calls Trump compassionless WASHINGTON DC (TIP): House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on the Day of Action to support the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program: “President Trump promised […]
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Trump unveils Afghanistan and South Asia policy, calls for deeper strategic partnership with India
WASHINGTON DC (TIP): US President Donald Trump announced a comprehensive review of the US South Asia policy in Afghanistan and the region. Calling out Pakistan’s duplicitous role in harboring agents of terror and violence on […]
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Two Indians Charged in Federal Court with Smuggling Counterfeit Cigarettes
MIAMI, FL (TIP): Abhishek Shukla and Harish Shabhai Panchal, both citizens of India, appeared in Federal District Court in Miami on Aug 30 to be formally arraigned on an indictment charging them and two companies, […]
India
Army to get its own attack helicopters
NEW DELHI (TIP): The country’s defence acquisition council (DAC) on Thursday gave the green light to a proposal to buy six Apache AH64E attack helicopters for the army from the United States. The Boeing-manufactured helicopters and associated equipment cleared by the council are expected to cost around […]
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Religious freedom conditions continued to deteriorate in India, says US Report
WASHINGTON (TIP): The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), that researches and monitors international religious freedom issues, in its latest report slammed ruling BJP and Hindu nationalist groups for perpetrating violence against religious […]
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Designate Pakistan as ‘Country of Particular Concern’: US Commission Report
WASHINGTON (TIP): The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), that researches and monitors international religious freedom issues, in its latest report has suggested that the US State Department should immediately designate Pakistan as […]
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ZEE TV LAUNCHES, “MADE IN AMERICA”:The first English Language Bollywood Reality TV Show filmed in Hollywood
Zee TV America had its official launch party on August 2nd, 2017 for their first English Language reality tv show, “Made In America”, which was held at the PHD Rooftop, located at The Dream Hotel […]
World
Germany urges ‘restraint’ from North Korea, Trump
BELIN (TIP): Germany on August 9 urged North Korea and the United States to show “restraint” after apocalyptic threats from President Donald Trump and Pyongyang in their mounting war of words. “We are watching the increasing rhetorical escalation regarding […]
World
At least 56 dead as smugglers throw 300 African migrants into Yemen sea
DUBAI (TIP): At least 56 people have drowned over the past 24 hours, and dozens remain missing, after human traffickers forced 300 African migrants off two Yemen-bound boats and into the sea. Survivors — all Ethiopian and Somali […]
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Indian American Executive agrees to plead guilty to Price-Fixing Conspiracy
HOUSTON (TIP): An e-commerce company and its top executive of Indian origin have agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to fix prices for customized promotional products sold online to customers in the United States. Zaappaaz […]
World
Russia takes over US compound in Moscow in retaliation over sanctions
MOSCOW (TIP): Russian authorities on Wednesday took over a summer-house compound in Moscow leased by the US embassy, five days after the Kremlin ordered Washington to slash its diplomatic presence in Russia. In retaliation for new US sanctions, President Vladimir Putin has […]
Asia
Sri Lanka allays India’s concerns renegotiates port deal with China
COLOMBO (TIP): Sri Lanka’s cabinet has cleared a revised agreement for its Chinese-built southern port of Hambantota on July 24, the government said, after terms of the first pact sparked widespread public anger in the island nation. The […]
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US admiral stands ready to obey a Trump nuclear strike order
CANBERRA (TIP): The US Pacific Fleet commander said on July 27 he would launch a nuclear strike against China next week if President Donald Trump ordered it, and warned against the military ever shifting its allegiance from its commander […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Businesswoman Pleads Guilty to Tech Worker Visa Fraud
SAN JOSE (TIP): A San Jose businesswoman of Indian origin pleaded guilty in federal court last week to three counts of visa fraud. In pleading guilty, Sridevi Aiyaswamy, 50, of San Jose, admitted that between […]
World
Myanmar insists no North Korea links as US envoy visits
YANGON (TIP): Myanmar has no military ties with North Korea, a Myanmar official said on July 17, as a US diplomat responsible for North Korea arrived for talks in which he is likely to seek assurances on efforts […]