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Pakistan’s new envoy to US was once expelled from India
WASHINGTON (TIP): Pakistan has appointed as its ambassador to the United States an envoy who was once expelled from New Delhi for “indulging in activities incompatible with his official status.” Typically, that’s officialese for spying, […]
Business & Economics
Former Liu associates sentenced for Fund-Raising Scheme
NEW YORK, NY (TIP): Two former associates of John C. Liu, the New York City comptroller, managed to avoid lengthy prison sentences on Thursday, October 10, for their roles in attempting to funnel money to […]
Business & Economics
United States
Sri Srinivasan takes oath holding Gita in hand
WASHINGTON (TIP): Sri Srinivasan, 46, was sworn in an overflowing court room by retired Supreme Court judge Sandra Day O’Connor, in the presence of legal luminaries, friends and families as his mother Saroja Srinivasan held […]
Europe
Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce Hosts Successful Franchise Seminar
EDISON, NJ (TIP): The Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Franchise Seminar and Show September 22 at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center in Edison, NJ. Several franchise companies specializing in food, […]
Business & Economics
U.S. failure to pay bills hurts everyone
If Congress does not raise the debt limit soon, seniors, veterans, kids, among others, are at risk. In an op-ed published in the October 4, 2013 edition of USA TODAY, Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew […]
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A Government shutdown in the United States
In U.S. politics, a government shutdown is a situation in which Congress fails to pass authorization for sufficient funds for government operations. Typically, the government stops providing all but “essential” services at first, but since […]
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United States
US is one of our most strategic partners, says Dr. Manmohan Singh
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on arrival in Washington stated, “The United States is one of our most important strategic partners and during President Obama’s regime, we have taken several steps to widen and deepen […]
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History making Indian Diwali at Times Square mesmerizes visitors
NEW YORK (TIP): Diwali maybe a month away but for Indian Americans at Times Square, festivities started as early as September 22 when the entire cast of Besharam made a special appearance at the ‘Maharashtra […]
Europe
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Obama may meet with Iranian president
WASHINGTON (TIP): The White House said on September 19it was possible that President Barack Obama would meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in New York next week if Tehran signaled it was serious about giving […]
United States
Ambassador Rao Visits Orange County, CA at the Invitation of HFAC Chairman Ed Royce
WASHINGTON (TIP): India‘s Ambassador to the U.S. Nirupama Rao visited Orange County in the vicinity of Los Angeles, California on September 14, 2013 at the invitation of the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, […]
Business & Economics
ABOUT SALEEM IQBAL
Saleem Iqbal is currently the President/CEO and Director of HAB BANK, a multi-state New York State chartered bank with headquarters in New York. Since 2000, Mr. Iqbal has led an extraordinary transformation of HAB BANK […]
Business & Economics
ABOUT MANOHAR TOOR
Manohar Singh Toor’s life story is an example of the American dream come true. Through hard work, perseverance and effort,Mr. Toor overcame simple beginnings to become an American success story. He is a shining example […]
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ARMSTRONG RETURNS OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDAL
AUSTIN (TIP): Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has handed over his 2000 Olympic bronze medal to US Olympic officials, nine months after the International Olympic Committee demanded it back, he said on September 12. “The 2000 […]
Indian Americans
Indian Americans
Indian-American Kavita Shukla wins top design award in Denmark
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American Kavita Shukla has won INDEX design award for her innovative design, FreshPaper, that helps keep food fresh for a longer period. The 500,000 Euro award, recognizing the best of innovations […]
United States
IACC hosts a welcome reception to the Consul General of India
NEW YORK, NY (TIP): The Indian American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) on Thursday, September 12, held a welcome reception and dinner for the Indian Consul General in New York, Ambassador Dnyaneshwar M. Mulay. IACC President […]
United States
Educating Tax Payers: a seminar on ‘US Tax Laws and Foreign Bank Accounts Reporting and Assets Protection’
NEW YORK, NY (TIP): The Law Offices of Anand Ahuja in association with the Private Client Reserve of US Bank organized a seminar on ‘US Tax Laws and Foreign Bank Accounts Reporting and Assets Protection’ […]
United States
United States
SARATH KUMAR, RADIKAA enthrall audience in Tamil Sangam star nite
NEW YORK (TIP): Attendance by top-ranking elected officials, entertainment by two prominent Tamil movie stars, honoring four Tamil-Americans who had excelled in their chosen field, game show for couples by actress and popular TV host […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Cardiologist named White House Fellow
WASHINGTON (TIP): The White House announced the 2013-1014 class of White House Fellows August 27, a group of professionals, academics and entrepreneurs who will now use their considerable skills to help shape policy on the […]