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June 20 New York & Dallas E – Edition

Improvised multicultural Ram Leela staged in NJ town

Neighbors of diverse backgrounds came together in the backyard of organizer Lakshmi Kant Garg for an evening of rich storytelling, vibrant performances, and shared heritage. PLAINSBORO, NJ (TIP): In a celebration that blended ancient Indian epics with modern multiculturalism, a quiet backyard in Plainsboro transformed into a stage of myth, meaning, and magic for the Improvised multicultural Ram Leela staged in NJ town

US resumes visas for foreign students; Demands access to social media accounts

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US State Department said on Wednesday, June 18, it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review. The department said consular officers will be on the lookout for posts and messages that US resumes visas for foreign students; Demands access to social media accounts

India stands ‘isolated’ over abstention on Gaza ceasefire in the UNGA, says Congress

NEW DELHI (TIP): Expressing concern over the flare-up in West Asia after the escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict, the Congress on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, urged the Union Government to work with partner countries to ensure an immediate ceasefire in the region. “India should work with partners to bring an immediate halt to hostilities as India stands ‘isolated’ over abstention on Gaza ceasefire in the UNGA, says Congress

Kremlin warns US against Iran strike, cautions of major escalation

MOSCOW (TIP): Washington would be making a serious mistake by launching an attack on Iran, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, warning that direct US involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict would further destabilize the region, as reported by RT. Tensions have escalated since last week after Israel launched a large-scale bombing campaign against Iran, alleging Kremlin warns US against Iran strike, cautions of major escalation

Dinesh K Patnaik likely to be India’s next high commissioner to Canada

NEW YORK (TIP): Seasoned diplomat Dinesh K Patnaik is likely to be appointed as India’s new high commissioner to Canada with both sides looking at rebuilding bilateral ties that came under severe strain following the killing of a Sikh separatist in 2023, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday, June 19. Patnaik, a 1990-batch Dinesh K Patnaik likely to be India’s next high commissioner to Canada

Trump opens two-week diplomatic window with Iran, hopes Tehran will ‘drop its uranium enrichment’

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Donald Trump has opened a two-week window for diplomacy with Iran before deciding on military action, aiming to restart stalled negotiations amid Israel’s bombing campaign, CNN reported. Trump and advisers hope that Iran — under pressure from Israeli strikes and missile losses — might agree to drop its uranium enrichment, Trump opens two-week diplomatic window with Iran, hopes Tehran will ‘drop its uranium enrichment’

Senator Ghazala Hashmi Makes History as First Indian American Nominee for Virginia Lt. Governor

RICHMOND, VA (TIP): Virginia State Senator Ghazala Hashmi has won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, marking a historic moment in the state’s political landscape. Hashmi, who currently represents the 15th District in the Virginia Senate, is the first Indian American and the first Muslim to be nominated for statewide office in Virginia. Hashmi emerged victorious Senator Ghazala Hashmi Makes History as First Indian American Nominee for Virginia Lt. Governor

Punjabi diaspora in the US to make documentary on Ghadar movement and its founder Sohan Singh Bhakna

NORTH PORTLAND (TIP): A section of the Punjabi diaspora in the US’s North Portland has announced to film a documentary on the Ghadar movement and its founder Sohan Singh Bhakna, whose image will also appear in the community-painted mural. After Amritsar Tribune highlighted the condition of memorial, library set up by Sohan Singh at his Punjabi diaspora in the US to make documentary on Ghadar movement and its founder Sohan Singh Bhakna

Indian American entrepreneur Sharran Srivatsaa appointed Acquisition.com president

LAS VEGAS (TIP): Indian American entrepreneur Sharran Srivatsaa, with an extensive track record of founding and growing successful businesses across a range of sectors, has been appointed as President of Acquisition.com, a private investment and advisory firm. In this role, Srivatsaa will be responsible for helping oversee all aspects of the Acquisition.com business, including the Indian American entrepreneur Sharran Srivatsaa appointed Acquisition.com president

Indian origin man dies days after Australian cop allegedly knelt on his neck

ADELAIDE (TIP) : A 42-year-old Indian-origin man died days after an Australian police officer allegedly knelt on his neck during an attempted arrest, a media report said on Sunday. Gaurav Kundi (42) from Modbury North in Adelaide, died on Thursday, June12, after he was hospitalized for an “unrecoverable” brain injury, 7News Australia reported. Police attempted Indian origin man dies days after Australian cop allegedly knelt on his neck

Two Indian-origin students sentenced in multi-million-dollar fraud schemes targeting elderly Americans

HOUSTON (TIP): Two Indian -origin studying in the United States have been sentenced to federal prison in separate but similar fraud cases involving elaborate scams that targeted elderly Americans and resulted in millions of dollars in losses. Kishan Rajeshkumar Patel, 20, who entered the US on a student visa, was sentenced this week to 63 Two Indian-origin students sentenced in multi-million-dollar fraud schemes targeting elderly Americans

Indian-origin physician, Bobby Mukkamala, sworn in as American Medical Association president

MICHIGAN (TIP): Indian-origin physician Bobby Mukkamala has been sworn in as the 180th president of the American Medical Association, becoming the first physician of Indian heritage to lead the organization. Mukkamala, an otolaryngologist—an ear, nose, and throat specialist—took the oath on Tuesday, June 10, according to a statement by the association. Mukkamala has been active in Indian-origin physician, Bobby Mukkamala, sworn in as American Medical Association president

Indian American Chennai-born Prof Chandrakasan named as new Provost for Massachusetts Institute of Technology

CAMBRIDGE, MA (TIP): Prof Anantha Chandrakasan has been named Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s new provost, the first Indian American to serve in this leadership role. Chennai-born Chandrakasan, who is MIT’s chief innovation and strategy officer and Dean of Engineering, will begin his new role on July 1. MIT president Sally Kornbluth, in making the announcement, Indian American Chennai-born Prof Chandrakasan named as new Provost for Massachusetts Institute of Technology

GUATEMALA HOSTS WORLD’S LARGEST YOGA GATHERING OUTSIDE INDIA WITH 10,000 PARTICIPANTS IN SAN PEDRO CARCHÁ

Indrajit Saluja SAN PEDRO CARCHA (TIP): In a landmark moment for India-Guatemala relations and the global Yoga movement, the Embassy of India in Guatemala, on behalf of the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR), in collaboration with the Municipality of San Pedro Carchá, the Association of Don Bosco Center, and with the strong support of GUATEMALA HOSTS WORLD’S LARGEST YOGA GATHERING OUTSIDE INDIA WITH 10,000 PARTICIPANTS IN SAN PEDRO CARCHÁ

TLCA Inaugurates Telugu Bhavanam-A Landmark Cultural Center and a First of Its Kind in the U.S.

LEVITTOWN, NY(TIP): In a momentous celebration of culture, community, and legacy, the Telugu Literary and Cultural Association (TLCA) proudly inaugurated Telugu Bhavanam, the first-ever Telugu community-owned cultural center in the United States, on May 4th, 2025, at 1 North Village Green, Levittown, NY. This historic milestone marks a new era for the 54-year-old nonprofit, which has served as a steadfast guardian TLCA Inaugurates Telugu Bhavanam-A Landmark Cultural Center and a First of Its Kind in the U.S.

TLCA Inaugurates Telugu Bhavanam-A Landmark Cultural Center and a First of Its Kind in the U.S.

LEVITTOWN, NY(TIP): In a momentous celebration of culture, community, and legacy, the Telugu Literary and Cultural Association (TLCA) proudly inaugurated Telugu Bhavanam, the first-ever Telugu community-owned cultural center in the United States, on May 4th, 2025, at 1 North Village Green, Levittown, NY. This historic milestone marks a new era for the 54-year-old nonprofit, which has served as a steadfast guardian TLCA Inaugurates Telugu Bhavanam-A Landmark Cultural Center and a First of Its Kind in the U.S.

Nirjala Ekadashi: The austerity of devotion, the gateway to liberation

In the vast ocean of Sanatana Dharma, Ekadashi stands as an island of purification and spiritual elevation. Each month, on the 11th lunar day, the devotee is offered a divine opportunity to transcend the pull of the material world through fasting, prayer, and surrender to Lord Vishnu.Yet among these luminous days, there is one that Nirjala Ekadashi: The austerity of devotion, the gateway to liberation

Most Asian markets rise as US data feeds rate-cut hopes

Asian shares mostly rose on Thursday, June 5, after soft US economic data boosted expectations the Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates and put the focus on key jobs figures coming at the end of the week. Investors were also keeping track of developments in Donald Trump’s trade war and signs of movement on Most Asian markets rise as US data feeds rate-cut hopes

India calls for WTO action on non-tariff barriers, improved conflict resolution

Paris (TIP)- India has called for sweeping reforms to the World Trade Organization (WTO) during a high-level mini-ministerial meeting of 25 member countries in Paris, pressing for action against non-tariff barriers and the restoration of the WTO’s stalled dispute settlement mechanism. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal outlined India’s vision for a modernized WTO, emphasizing India calls for WTO action on non-tariff barriers, improved conflict resolution

Google working on AI tool to answer emails in your style

Artificial intelligence may one day cure diseases and resolve the climate crisis, but for now, the Google DeepMind CEO has his sights set on a more relatable goal: conquering the modern email inbox. Demis Hassabis revealed during his keynote at the SXSW festival in London that his team is developing an advanced AI-driven email system Google working on AI tool to answer emails in your style

YouTube app will stop working on these iPhone and iPad models

YouTube has quietly rolled out a new app update that ends support for a number of older iPhones and iPads. With the latest 20.22.1 version, the YouTube app now requires iOS 16 or later to function, cutting off access for Apple devices that can’t go beyond iOS 15. This means users still using the iPhone YouTube app will stop working on these iPhone and iPad models

Qualcomm fixes multiple zero-day chip flaws after Google warns of active exploits by hackers

Chipmaker Qualcomm has rolled out security patches to fix three serious zero-day vulnerabilities affecting its Adreno GPU (graphics processing unit) driver, after Google warned that hackers were actively exploiting these flaws in targeted attacks. The issues came to light after Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) shared evidence that the vulnerabilities — tracked as CVE-2025-21479, CVE-2025-21480, Qualcomm fixes multiple zero-day chip flaws after Google warns of active exploits by hackers

Hydrate, exfoliate, moisturize to avoid dry skin

Save your skin from dryness and dehydration. Increase water intake and exfoliate the dead skin cells to achieve smooth skin, says an expert. An expert from Advanced Beauty and Cosmetic Clinic has shared a few tips to get spotless skin: – Hydrate: Hydrating yourself is absolutely essential to keep your skin healthy. A lot of Hydrate, exfoliate, moisturize to avoid dry skin

Walnuts may help fight ageing

Eating an overall healthy diet, including certain foods such as walnuts and other whole foods, may reduce the risk of physical function impairments throughout the ageing process in women, a new study has found. Women who consumed 1-2 servings of walnuts per week (1/4 cup per serving) showed reduced risk of developing impairments in physical Walnuts may help fight ageing

Nawabi Pulao

Ingredients 1/2 kg chicken 1/4 kg mutton 1/2 kg rice 1 cup curd, well beaten 1 cup milk 3 onions 2 eggs 1/2 cup green peas, shelled 1 pod arlic 1 big piece of ginger 1 tsp rose water Ghee or oil for frying Salt to taste Method n Clean and wash rice and soak Nawabi Pulao

Daniel Craig returns as Detective Benoit Blanc in the newest Knives Out mystery trailer

If there’s one thing OTT has mastered, it’s turning murder mysteries into comfort food. Knives Out — the now-iconic whodunnit series crafted by Rian Johnson — has managed to stay razor-sharp through its clever storytelling, absurdly rich characters, and the ever-charismatic presence of Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc. Now, the long-awaited trailer for the Daniel Craig returns as Detective Benoit Blanc in the newest Knives Out mystery trailer

Metro…In Dino trailer: Anurag Basu film explores love, life, longing in busy city

The trailer for ‘Metro In Dino’ is out now. This marks the return of director Anurag Basu with the final chapter of his much-loved hyperlinked storytelling trilogy. After ‘Life in a Metro’ and ‘Ludo’, Basu brings the film showcasing contemporary bittersweet relationships, highlighting different shades and emotions of love. Set in the heart of a Metro…In Dino trailer: Anurag Basu film explores love, life, longing in busy city

‘Hope I die with my shoes on’: Aamir Khan says Mahabharat could be his last spectacle

Actor Aamir Khan has hinted at his final film project, which could be a grand cinematic spectacle. The 60-year-old, who has spoken about his desire to make ‘Mahabharat’ for long, stated that the epic-drama might be his last movie. “I hope I die with my shoes on…” he said while talking about the film. The ‘Hope I die with my shoes on’: Aamir Khan says Mahabharat could be his last spectacle

Rekha’s cult classic Umrao Jaan set to return to theatres

One of Indian cinema’s most iconic films, ‘Umrao Jaan’, starring the legendary actor Rekha, is set to return to the big screen. It is returning to theatres on June 27, restored in 4K resolution. The 1981 classic has undergone restoration led by the National Film Archive of India (NFAI) and the National Film Development Corporation Rekha’s cult classic Umrao Jaan set to return to theatres