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US WELCOMES IMF DEAL ON AID TO UKRAINE
WASHINGTON (TIP): The United States welcomed on Thursday the International Monetary Fund’s announcement of a new $17.5 billion bailout deal for Ukraine, urging the crisis-torn country to undertake the reforms required by the programme. “Fully […]
Business & Economics
DEFLATION ALARMS RING LOUDER AS EU, CHINESE FACTORIES STRUGGLE
LONDON/SYDNEY (tip): European and Chinese factories slashed prices in January as production flatlined, heightening global deflation risks that point to another wave of central bank stimulus in the coming year. While the pulse of […]
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House leader: Pope Francis to address Congress on September 24
WASHINGTON (TIP): Pope Francis will address a joint meeting of the US House and Senate on Sept. 24, becoming the first pontiff to do so, House Speaker John Boehner said on February 5. “We’re […]
Europe
China plans to build three more aircraft carriers: Report
BEIJING (TIP): China is planning to build three more aircraft carriers for deployment in the disputed South China Sea amid the escalating maritime stand-offs with its neighbours and the US’ big push into Asia-Pacific. […]
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US SAYS TALIBAN ‘ARMED INSURGENCY’, ISIS ‘TERRORIST’ GROUP
WASHINGTON (TIP): The United States has described the Afghan Taliban as “an armed insurgency”, while the Islamic State as a “terrorist” group, drawing a controversial distinction between the two militant organizsations. “The Taliban is […]
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Hillary Clinton Campaign may be delayed
NEW YORK (TIP): Hillary Clinton, expecting no major challenge for the Democratic nomination, is strongly considering delaying the formal launch of her presidential campaign until July, three months later than originally planned, says a Politico […]
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India’s envoy to the US Dr. S Jaishankar is the new Foreign Secretary
NEW DELHI (TIP): In a surprise move, Foreign Secretary Sujata Singh resigned eight months before her term was to end. Her place has been taken by Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s envoy to the United States. […]
United States
Ernie Banks nicknamed ‘Mr. Cub’ & and “Mr. Sunshine” dies at 83
Ernie Banks nicknamed ‘Mr. Cub’ & and “Mr. Sunshine” dies at 83 Ernie Banks nicknamed ‘Mr. Cub’ & and “Mr. Sunshine died of a heart attack at a Chicago hospital on January 23, 2015, seven […]
Europe
Friends of Madhya Pradesh Conclave on February 1
Friends of Madhya Pradesh Conclave on February 1 at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Government of Madhya Pradesh, India, in association with, the Consulate General of India, New York, […]
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Rights Group Sues Secretary of State John Kerry
Rights Group Sues Secretary of State John Kerry: Wants Hindu group RSS declared Terrorists MANHATTAN , NY (TIP): Sikhs For Justice, a Sikh rights group, has sued Secretary of State John Kerry, asking him to […]
Business & Economics
INDIA’S RELATIONS WITH THE US MUST NOT BE ONE-SIDED
‘It is in the interest of both sides that the visit is seen as being successful. Both sides have invested considerable political capital in it…….This rapid exchange of visits and the decisions taken have to be justified, […]
Business & Economics
Resolving the nuclear liability deadlock
“By putting in place a comprehensive, fair and pragmatic legislation on civil nuclear liability, there is no reason why India cannot reap the long-term benefits of civilian nuclear energy and resolve a prickly foreign policy issue”, […]
United States
‘Frustrating’ White House refuses to recognize Radical Islam as threat: Tulsi Gabbard
WASHINGTON (TIP): One common refrain this week among conservatives is that President Obama and the White House have a very steadfast resistance to referring to terrorists like the ones in Paris as “Islamic extremists” or […]
United States
SOME MUSLIMS TRYING TO ‘COLONIZE’ WEST: GOV. BOBBY JINDAL
WASHINGTON (TIP): Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal on Wednesday, January 21, stood by his controversial comments about “no go zones” in European cities, insisting that some Muslim immigrants are trying to “colonize” European cities and “overtake […]
Business & Economics
IMF cuts global growth outlook, calls for accommodative policy
BEIJING (TIP): The International Monetary Fund lowered its forecast for global economic growth in 2015, and called on Tuesday for governments and central banks to pursue accommodative monetary policies and structural reforms to support growth. […]
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A Renewed Push for Elusive Diwali Stamp
Congresswoman Maloney calls on President Obama to support Diwali stamp on his upcoming trip to India; announces introduction of congressional resolution in support of stamp NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Congresswoman Maloney (NY-12), the Consul […]
Indian Americans
Meet Padma Shri Dr. Dattatreya Nori – Featured Indian American
NEW YORK (TIP): Dr. Dattatreya Nori, an internationally renowned Oncologist is a recipient of one of India’s highest civil awards, “Padma Shri”. The award was announced on the eve of India’s Republic Day, January 26, […]
United States
ISIS-inspired plot to attack Capitol foiled, one held
WASHINGTON (TIP): A US man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly plotting an attack on Congress inspired by the ISIS jihadis, according to the Justice department and the FBI. Christopher Cornell, 20, was taken into […]
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US UNVEILS NEW TRAVEL AND TRADE RULES ON CUBA
WASHINGTON (TIP): The United States rolled out a sweeping set of measures on January 15 to significantly ease the half-century-old embargo against Cuba, opening up the country to expanded travel, trade and financial activities. Defying […]
India
Kerry ignores India, brags of backing Pak’s PoK dam
NEW DELHI (TIP): Disregarding New Delhi’s sensitivity, United States Secretary of State John Kerry has bragged about Washington’s support to Islamabad in mobilising funds to construct a hydroelectric and irrigation project in Pakistan occupied Kashmir […]
Europe
Egypt sets parliamentary poll dates as Sisi cements grip
CAIRO (TIP): Egypt said January Thursday it is to hold parliamentary elections from March 21 but analysts said the new legislature will offer no meaningful opposition to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s iron-fisted rule. The elections, […]
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World Economy Past and future tense
A Financial crash in Russia; falling oil prices and a strong dollar; a new gold rush in Silicon Valley and a resurgent American economy; weakness in Germany and Japan; tumbling currencies in emerging markets from […]
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ASSERTION OF SELF IS KEY TO FEMININE POWER: NIRUPAMA RAO
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Consulate General of India, New York hosted its tenth Media India Lecture Series with a lecture “On Women who lead” by Nirupama Rao on December 16 at the Consulate Ballroom. […]
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Sharada Bhansali named one of the Top Most Powerful Women
HAUPPAUGE, NY (TIP): CPA Practice Advisor has named Sharada Bhansali, Co-founder of AccountantsWorld, one of the Top Most Powerful Women in Accounting. The announcement and awards were presented at The Sleeter Group’s 2014 Accounting Solutions […]