December 26 New York & Dallas E – Edition

Story of a 13-year-old First generation Indian American

At only thirteen years old, Ava Walia has already accomplished what many spend a lifetime striving toward. Born and raised…

LIU AND LAVINE CALL FOR PASSAGE OF THEIR LEGISLATION REQUIRING NY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO TEACH THE TRUE HISTORY OF THE ATTACK ON THE U.S. CAPITOL

ALBANY, NY (TIP): On the 5th anniversary of the January 6, 2001 Capitol Insurrection, State Senator John Liu and Assembly…

Xavier University President Ravi Bhooplapur Thanks Dr. Ganesh Bhat and Srimathi Bhat For Their Philanthropic Gift of $1.5 million

NEW YORK (TIP): Xavier University President Ravi Bhooplapur recently announced a transformative $1.5 million philanthropic gift from Dr. Ganesh Bhat…

Reflecting on Four Years as Manhattan Borough President

As 2025 comes to a close, so too does my tenure as your Manhattan Borough President. It has been a…

New York State Announces $6.6 Million Available to Establish ‘Clubhouses’ Statewide

Funding from the FY 2026 State Budget to Establish Eight Programs to Serve Adults with Mental Health Challenges Member-Driven Support…

Hip fracture health crisis among elderly; experts call for modifying home environment as deterrent

Hip fracture among the elderly is a significant health crisis. Frequently resulting from a simple fall in individuals with weakened…

Eating more vitamin C can physically change your skin: Study

Scientists discovered that vitamin C from food travels through the bloodstream into every layer of the skin, boosting collagen and…

A banana a day: What it does to your heart, gut, and immunity

Bananas are often dismissed as just a quick snack, but doctors say this everyday fruit can quietly support heart health,…

Check obesity: Have heavy breakfast, light dinner, quit smoking

You can prevent obesity and related health problems like diabetes, hypertension and hormonal disorders by changing a few lifestyle habits.…

Habits that build stronger bonds in a relationship, as per psychology

These days, with busy work schedules and constant distractions, relationships often don’t get the attention they deserve. It’s not always…

Nawabi Kesar Koftas

Ingredients 1 tbsp milk, 1/4 cup grated low fat mawa (khoya), 1/2 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese), 1/2 cup boiled…

FILMS OF NOTE

By Mabel Pais COVER UP “Brilliant and damning... In refracting more than 50 years of crime and conspiracy through the…

2026 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO FOUNDER ROBERT REDFORD AND HONORS THREE; AMONG THEM: GEETA GANDBHIR

By Mabel Pais Sundance Film Festival (festival.sundance.org) at its 2026 annual fundraiser -  CELEBRATING SUNDANCE INSTITUTE: A TRIBUTE TO FOUNDER…

Bangladesh ramps up rhetoric, Indian agencies push back

Bangladesh on Dec 28 sharpened its rhetoric against India, with Dhaka accusing New Delhi of spreading a “misleading narrative” on…

Was advised to hide in bunker during Op Sindoor: Pak Prez Zardari

Islamabad (TIP)- Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has revealed that he was advised to “hide in a bunker” when India…

Khaleda Zia dies at 80: Widowed by a coup, she went on to rule Bangladesh twice

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and one of its most formidable political figures, died on Tuesday, December 30,…

Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones

Bangkok (TIP)- Thailand's army accused Cambodia on Monday of violating a newly signed ceasefire agreement, reached after weeks of deadly…

North Korea says it tested long-range cruise missiles

Seoul (TIP)- North Korea said on Monday, Dec 29, it fired long-range strategic cruise missiles into the sea to test…

Netanyahu meets Trump as Gaza ceasefire approaches crossroad

Jerusalem (TIP)- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump will meet Monday to discuss the ceasefire in Gaza,…

Six Islamic State militants and 3 police officers killed in clash in northwest Turkey

Islamic State militants clashed with police in northwest Turkey on Monday, Dec 29, leaving three police officers and six militants…

TRUMP AND PUTIN SPEAK BEFORE ZELENSKIY MEETING

Shortly before Zelenskiy and his delegation arrived at Trump's Florida residence, Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in a…

Trump says US and Ukraine ‘a lot closer’ on peace deal but ‘thorny issues’ remain

PALM BEACH (TIP)- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy were "getting a…

A year of dissipating promises for Indian foreign policy

New Delhi confronts challenges that concern economic and energy security, global strategic stability, and regional security The year 2025 began…

2025 : The year of Trumpism

US-India relations have sunk to a new low, with the Cold War era distrust returning “As for the NSS, three…

National Alliance of Indian Organizations is recognized at Grand BAPS Celebration in Jodhpur, India

JODHPUR (TIP): The National Alliance of Indian Organizations (NAIO) — a national umbrella organization dedicated to bringing together Americans of…

Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj- Ambassador of Peace

Transforming Lives through Meditation, Ethical Living & Selfless Service Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj is an internationally renowned  spiritual teacher,…

‘I don’t appease’: Mamata Banerjee’s pre-poll temple push, BJP bristles

Kolkata (TIP)-West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone for ‘Durga Angan’, a cultural complex dedicated to Goddess…

Missiles, kamikaze drones part of India’s Rs 79k-cr defence push

New Delhi (TIP)- The defence acquisition council (DAC) on Monday gave its initial approval to the purchase of military hardware…

Brigitte Bardot dies at 91: What is the French cinema icon’s net worth?

Brigitte Bardot, the screen siren whose portrayals of free-spirited ingenues made her the pride of France before she turned her…