HOUSTON (TIP): A 30-year-old Indian-origin man was found dead in Princeton, Texas, on Sunday, March 2, in what local authorities suspect to be a case of suicide, but investigations are ongoing. Abhishek Kolli, from Gudivada in Andhra Pradesh’s Krishna district, had been reported missing a day earlier, prompting a search operation involving law enforcement and … Indian-origin missing 30-year-old man found dead
ACCOMACK, Va (TIP): A 56-year-old Indian-origin man and his 24-year-old daughter were shot dead at a convenience store in the state of Virginia and police have arrested one person in connection with the shooting, according to media reports. Pradipkumar Patel and his daughter were working at the store on Lankford Highway in Accomack County when … Indian-origin man, daughter killed in US store shooting
KATHMANDU (TIP): A 34-year-old Indian national was arrested at Nepal’s Gautam Buddha International Airport and 15 kg of hemp was recovered from his possession, police said. The narcotic item was recovered from Ritesh Kumar, who had landed in Bhairahawa in western Nepal from Bangkok, Thailand, on a Thai Air Asia flight, according to the police. … Indian-origin arrested in Nepal with narcotic drugs
ATLANTA, GA (TIP): Two Dalton residents, Amit Patel, 37, and Dishaben Patel, 28, were arrested in Monticello, Kentucky, on March 19 in connection with a scam that defrauded an elderly woman of tens of thousands of dollars. The pair face charges of Theft by Deception over $10,000, Exploitation of an Adult, and Engaging in Organized Crime. … Two Georgia-based Indian Americans arrested for scamming elderly woman of over $100K
CALGARY (TIP): A disturbing video of an Indian-origin woman being brutally attacked on a crowded railway platform in Calgary, Canada, has gone viral. The woman was standing on the south side of the Third Street S.E. CTrain station, located at 310C Seventh Ave. S.E., confirmed the Calgary Police in their X post. The footage shows … Indian-origin woman attacked on crowded railway platform in Canada, video goes viral
OTTAWA (TIP): China and India are likely to try to interfere in the Canadian general election on April 28, while Russia and Pakistan have the potential to do so, the country’s spy service said on Monday, March 24 The Canadian Security Intelligence Service made its comments at a time when Ottawa’s relations with both India … Canada intel agency says India, China intend to meddle in poll: ‘Hostile state actors will use AI’
TORONTO (TIP): With federal elections in Canada scheduled for April 28, the intersection of domestic politics and Indian influence is once again at the forefront. Recent controversies surrounding Chandra Arya, an Indian-origin MP from Nepean, and Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre highlight the complex dynamics of Canada’s relations with India, diaspora politics, and national security … India takes center stage ahead of Canada’s federal elections on April 28
TORONTO (TIP): After Justin Trudeau decided to step down as leader of the ruling (though minority) Liberal Party and Prime Minister, Canada decided to go for a snap poll. On the recommendation of Mark Carney, the Governor-General ordered the next federal elections to be held on April 28 in a bid to end the impasse … Will Canada’s federal polls in April end the era of minority governments?
Notwithstanding back-to-back bronze medals in the Olympic Games, India has yet to emulate its title triumph in the elite World Cup Hockey Tournament it last won 50 years ago. In between, India managed to add its eighth Olympic gold in Moscow in 1980; it, however, continues its endeavor to add its fourth World Cup Hockey … Recalling the 1975 World Cup Hockey Triumph: A feat India is yet to emulate
The AAP government in Punjab has been waging a war on drugs as well as corruption, but it hasn’t put up a strong fight against fiscal indiscipline. Successive governments in the state have been living beyond their means, and the current dispensation is continuing in the same vein as if there is no tomorrow. Punjab … Crippling debt trap: Punjab, HP can take a cue from Haryana
Guatemalans join enthusiastically GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): The Embassy of India in Guatemala celebrated the festival of Holi with great enthusiasm and cultural vibrancy on March 8, 2025, in Guatemala City, and on March 22, 2025, in San Salvador. The celebration in Guatemala City witnessed an overwhelming response, with approximately 500 guests in attendance, including members … Embassy of India in Guatemala Celebrates Holi- the Festival of Colors
GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): The Embassy of India in Guatemala has been consistently working towards promoting Indian trade, commerce, and cultural ties in Guatemala and the broader Central American region. In recent years, the Embassy has organized numerous Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings, Business Meets, and Buyer-Seller Meets (BSMs) with various stakeholders across Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. … India’s Ambassador to Guatemala Interacts with Students and Faculty of San Carlos University
Solutions to address the key issues of misconduct and corruption and appointments exist, while also keeping the independence of the judiciary intact The facts in the Justice Yashwant Varma case are indeed disturbing. In an apparent accidental fire in an outhouse on the premises of his official bungalow in New Delhi (while he was not … The Indian judiciary is ‘between a rock and hard place’ moment
The MAGA policy is bound to hit America’s global image and diminish its long-term influence “American soft power exerted itself not only through the dollars and cents of its foreign aid funding commitments, but through four main pillars. First, the cultural influence of its entertainment and media industries and its education system that led the … Trump putting US soft power in jeopardy
ATLANTA, GA (TIP): A 56-year-old Kennesaw man has been arrested and charged with attempted kidnapping at a Walmart in Acworth. Mahendra Patel was taken into custody on March 21, 2025, after Acworth Police identified him as the suspect in the incident, which took place on March 18 at Walmart located at 3105 Cobb Parkway. According … Kennesaw-based Indian American man charged with attempted kidnapping at Walmart
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): An Indian American law enforcement official, who worked on temporary assignments at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, has been appointed to a critical role in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Shohini Sinha has been named by the FBI as the assistant director of the Victim Services Division. She has most recently … Indian American Shohini Sinha law enforcement official appointed to important role in FBI
ATLANTA, GA (TIP): Ashish Aphale, an Indian American assistant professor at Kennesaw State University, Georgia, is leading a team of students to sparking innovation in clean energy through their work on energy storage and conversion systems. Supported by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, the research aims to study the influence of hydrogen on the … Indian American researcher Ashish Aphale sparks innovation in clean energy storage solutions
CHICAGO, IL (TIP): Indian American executive Sudarshan Mandayam is taking over as CEO of Bounteous, Chicago-based leading global digital transformation consultancy, from April 1, following the completion of its merger with Accolite Digital. This leadership transition signals a new chapter in Bounteous’ journey – focused on delivering lasting client impact through Co-Innovation, deeper client partnerships, … Indian American executive Sudarshan Mandayam named Bounteous CEO
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Habitat International Film Festival (HIFF) 2025 enthralled cinephiles with a spectacular showcase of Italian cinema. Held at the India Habitat Centre, the festival’s Italian Focus segment, curated in collaboration with the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre, Cineteca di Bologna, and L’Immagine Ritrovata, was a resounding success. It celebrated Italy’s rich cinematic heritage … Italian Focus at the 2025 Habitat International Film Festival
By Astrologer Chirag Daruwalla Aries Ganesha says this week some positive changes are visible for you. Your energy and confidence are at a high level at this time. Your hard work and dedication will be appreciated at the workplace, which can give you new opportunities for progress in your career. Your activity will also increase … Weekly Horoscope-March 31, 2025 to April 6, 2025
By Astrologer Chirag Daruwalla March 31 Ganesha says don’t chase a career behind fame or money. Doing what you love can bring you success. You may be in a positive frame of mind, which may help you recognize proper growth opportunities. You may commit to multiple tasks simultaneously, which will likely improve your productivity in … Birthday Horoscope- March 31 to April 6, 2025
These reforms are not Republican or Democrat in nature—they are commonsense protections that uphold the integrity of our republic. In fact, polls show that a majority of Americans across the political spectrum support voter ID laws and stronger election oversight. I am no admirer of President Donald Trump. I may find a hundred and one … President Trump’s Executive Order Focused on Election Integrity Signals a Turning Point for American Democracy
When a comedian’s parody can provoke a police case, vandalism, and political outrage, it says far more about the fragility of those in power than the strength of their positions. In Maharashtra, Kunal Kamra’s satirical jibe — an improvised parody of a film song using the word gaddar (traitor) — has triggered an astonishing overreaction … When Politicians Fear Laughter, Democracies are in Danger
Las Vegas (TIP): George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who lost the “Rumble in the Jungle” to Muhammad Ali before his inspiring second act as a 45-year-old champion and a successful businessman, died Friday night. He was 76. Foreman’s family announced his death on social media, not saying how or where he died. “A devout preacher, … George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who became a beloved champion, dies at 76
SHANGHAI (TIP): McLaren’s Oscar Piastri scored his maiden pole position in Formula 1 ahead of Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix by delivering two sizzling laps that were quick enough for the top spot ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell. The 23-year-old Australian, who is maximizing his weekend with second in Saturday morning’s Sprint race, said he’s “pretty … McLaren’s Piastri takes his first F1 pole at Chinese Grand Prix; Hamilton to start fifth
MUMBAI (tip) : Virat Kohli, Phil Salt and Rajat Patidar fired on all cylinders as RCB thrashed KKR by seven wickets to kick off IPL 2025 in style. RCB would have been happy at the innings break after restricting KKR to 174/8 and they were about to rub more salt in KKR’s wounds as the … IPL 2025: Kohli, Salt, Patidar on fire as RCB thrash KKR by seven wickets
DHAKA (TIP): Bangladesh’s interim government says it has no plans to ban the political party of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina, putting it at odds with the student revolutionaries who overthrew her in an uprising last year. Hasina’s Awami League was accused of extensive human rights abuses during her 15-year tenure, including a violent crackdown on … Bangladesh interim government says no plans to ban ousted PM’s Awami League
Karachi (TIP) : Seventeen children died of measles infection in Sindh in the last two months, ARY News reported, citing a statement by the health department. Ten children died in Khairpur district of Sindh by measles in two months. Sindh Health Department has said that over 1100 cases of the infectious disease reported in Sindh … Pak: 17 children die of measles in Sindh from Feb-March
COLOMBO (TIP): Sri Lanka’s long-delayed local council polls will be held in May, the election commission announced Thursday, setting up the first popularity test of the island nation’s new leftist government. The vote was due in 2022 but was postponed by the last administration, which argued that an unprecedented economic crisis that year had left … Sri Lanka govt faces popularity test with local polls