By Mabel Pais Undead Arts with the New Jersey Symphony will present a reimagined production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” on May 2 and 3, 2026 at 3 pm at The Harborside Atrium (210 Hudson St, Jersey City, NJ 07302). From the creators of Jersey City’s beloved Zombie Opera, this family-friendly, 90-minute production transports Mozart’s … JERSEY CITY YOUTH STEP UP TO PERFORM MOZART’S REIMAGINED “THE MAGIC FLUTE”
Watch the video here. https://twitter.com/i/status/2047427914031849806 TORONTO (TIP): A disturbing video showing an elderly Sikh man being racially harassed in Woodstock has triggered widespread condemnation and renewed concern over rising hate incidents in Canada. This comes at a time when a reports on more than 1,600 Sikh Canadians finds that 80% believe anti-Sikh hate has increased … Sikh elder harassed by masked man in Ontario; community demands action against hate crime.
The exemption applies to passengers who remain within the international transit zone during layovers en route to a third country PARIS / NEW DELHI (TIP): In a significant boost to travel convenience, France has lifted airport transit visa requirements for Indian nationals, with the decision coming into effect earlier this month as part of deepening … No transit visa needed for Indians flying via France
PATIALA / TORONTO (TIP): A local court in Patiala has declared Canada-based gangster-turned designated terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill, alias Arsh Dalla, a native of Moga district, a proclaimed offender. The order came after he failed to appear in court in a criminal case. An FIR was reportedly registered at the Sanaur police station on October … Canada-based designated terrorist Arsh Dalla declared proclaimed offender
Elder sister Harpreet Kaur Sandhu re-elected to Ausländerbeirat and Stadtparlament; pledges five-year commitment to public service HOSHIARPUR, PUNJAB (TIP): Two sisters from Rara village near Tanda, Harpreet Kaur Sandhu and Kamalpreet Kaur, have been elected to local bodies in Germany, bringing pride to their native region. The elder sister, Harpreet Kaur Sandhu, has been elected … 2 sisters from Punjab’s Rara village elected in Germany, bring pride to Tanda region
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Bihar Diwas 2026 celebration was held with great enthusiasm at the Consulate General of India New York, bringing together dignitaries, community leaders, and members of the Indian diaspora to celebrate Bihar’s rich heritage, progress, and future vision. Emcee Komal Sharan warmly welcomed everyone and thanked the attendees for joining the … Bihar Diwas 2026 Celebrated at the Consulate General of India, New York
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Last year more people moved out of New York City than moved in, according to a new study from the Citizens’ Budget Commission. Across all income levels, the city lost around 114,000 more people to other cities than it gained. While the figures are an increase from 2024, they are still … NYC Population Dips: City Lost More than 100,000 People Last Year: New Study
Kala Samaagam program in White Plains: May 1 & 2, 2026 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (TIP): ArtsWestchester has received an $8,000 grant from the Guru Krupa Foundation to support a May Celebration of South Indian Arts & Culture at its White Plains arts venue. Guru Krupa Foundation is a private foundation that funds charitable causes based … ArtsWestchester Receives Funding from Guru Krupa Foundation for Two-Day Celebration of South Indian Arts & Culture
JAMAICA, QUEENS, NY (TIP): The MTA and Port Authority launched an in-person community outreach program for essential feedback from the public on the upcoming Jamaica Station redesign project. Gov. Kathy Hochul committed $50 million in the executive budget to fund planning for the project that will better integrate the LIRR with subway lines and AirTrain … MTA launches in-person community outreach on upcoming Jamaica LIRR Station redesign project
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Before it was recognized at the Earth Day 2026 gathering in Times Square, Hello Dad began as a deeply personal question for filmmaker Neha Lohia: What would her father have done? The short film, which explores grief, memory, and the father–daughter bond, was created as a tribute to Lohia’s late father, … Indian Origin Neha Lohia’s ‘Hello Dad’ Recognized at Times Square Earth Day Event for Sustainable Filmmaking
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): 110 Sikh students and professionals from every Ivy League campus gathered at the World Trade Center in New York City for the inaugural Sikh Ivy League Conference- the first ever event of its kind- on April 11, 2026. Two panels featured Sikh professionals from Blackstone, PJT Partners, J.P. Morgan, Weill Cornell … Inaugural Ivy League Sikh Students Conference Held in New York City
NEW YORK CITY(TIP): The Consulate General of India, New York hosted an exclusive round-table interactive session with Mr. Sanjay Malhotra, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, on April 20, 2026, at the Consulate. The roundtable was attended by over 100 representatives from financial institutions, investment firms, and policy circles, including participants from banks, asset … RBI Governor reaffirms central bank’s continued commitment to maintaining financial stability and orderly market conditions
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, April 23, that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended for three weeks, after an Oval Office meeting with envoys of both governments, as well as his senior national security team. The extension extends a 10-day truce brokered by the Trump administration April 16, … Trump Announces Israel–Lebanon Ceasefire will be Extended for 3 Weeks
KOLKATA / NEW YORK (TIP): West Bengal registered a record voter turnout of 92.03% in the first phase of Assembly elections on Thursday, April 23, 2026, amidst isolated incidents of violence. The election, which saw the highest-ever polling in the State since 1951, was followed by a four-month long special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral … West Bengal Elections 2026 highlights: First phase of polling complete; estimated voter turnout crosses 92%
The MEA response came after Opposition members and former diplomats criticized the government for not offering a stronger response to the U.S. NEW DELHI / WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): India, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, called posts by U.S. President Donald Trump that quoted derogatory remarks about India and Indian immigrants as “uninformed, inappropriate and in … Trump shares right-wing anchor’s rant against Indians, MEA terms it ‘inappropriate’
The British rejected the demand for a separate Sikh state in the event of a partition along religious lines in 1946 In undivided Punjab, Sikhs comprised an influential, though numerically smaller, community. Within the directly administered regions of Punjab, Sikhs made up 13.2% of the population, Hindus accounted for nearly 29% and Muslims formed the … Sikhs, Partition and Political Fate
The truce is hanging by a thread despite Trump’s extension. U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly announced an extension of the U.S.-Iran cease-fire on Tuesday, April 21, just hours after he threatened to resume bombing the country if a deal wasn’t reached before the truce was set to expire the following day. Citing Iran’s “seriously fractured” … What Happens if the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Collapses?
The opposition’s move to defeat the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill was not at all about women’s reservation. It was about stopping the government from redrawing India’s electoral map under cover of empowerment “The public today is more receptive to the opposition’s counterargument: if the government is so concerned about the representation of women in legislatures, … Democracy’s Unexpected Homecoming
April, designated as Sikh Heritage Month across Canada and increasingly observed in the United States and other parts of the world, is far more than a ceremonial recognition. It is a profound acknowledgment of a faith tradition that has, for over five centuries, stood as a beacon of equality, courage, and selfless service. It is … Sikh Heritage Month — A Living Legacy of Faith, Equality, and Service
Florida (TIP): Accused of fraud, Lionel Messi has been sued by a Miami-based event promoter for allegedly breaching the terms of a 7 million USD contract after missing an exhibition match last year. The lawsuit was filed by Vid Music Group against the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and Messi for fraud and breach of contract, … Messi sued as Miami promoter alleges $ 7 million contract breach
Mumbai (TIP): Quinton de Kock finally got to play a match for the Mumbai Indians in the 2026 Indian Premier (IPL) as a replacement for the injured Rohit Sharma up top and he responded by blasting his way to his third IPL century. De Kock smashed seven fours and seven sixes on his way to … Quinton de Kock marks return to Mumbai Indians’ colours with 53-ball century
Mumbai (TIP): Punjab Kings have beaten Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, April 16, evening. The Punjab batters led the charge against Mumbai’s bowling line-up with two quick half-centuries from Captain Shreyas Iyer and in-form Prabhsimran Singh. Both Iyer and Prabhsimran produced absolute carnage, smashing Mumbai’s bowling all over the … PBKS continue unbeaten run, defeat MI by 7 wickets
In the sacred rhythm of the Hindu lunar calendar, certain days are believed to carry a timeless spiritual potency-moments when cosmic energies align harmoniously with human intention. Akshaya Tritiya stands among the most revered of such occasions. Celebrated on the third lunar day (Tritiya) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Vaishakha, … Akshaya Tritiya: The eternal day of prosperity, dharma and divine grace
In an age where travel itineraries are often dictated by social media trends and crowded tourist circuits, the true essence of exploration lies in venturing into the unknown. While popular hill stations have their undeniable charm, it is the offbeat destinations-quiet, raw, and largely untouched-that offer a deeper, more intimate connection with nature and culture. … Beyond the beaten path: Discover India’s most enchanting offbeat hill stations
washington (TIP): US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could soon be restored, likely by July, to levels seen prior to the US Supreme Court’s ruling, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. “We had a setback at the Supreme Court in terms of tariff policy, but we will be implementing or conducting Section 301 studies, so … Tariffs Comeback? Trump eyes July reset using Section 301 trade tool
Beijing (TIP): China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far, according to data released Thursday, April 17. The January-March data released by the government, covering a period during which the Iran war began, was better … China’s economy grows 5% in first quarter, surprising economists to the upside
New Delhi (TIP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday, marginally increased India’s growth projections for 2026 and 2027, to 6.5% in both years, even as it downgraded its global growth projection to 3.1% in 2026, down from the 3.3% it predicted in January. IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report comes against the background … India will remain fastest-growing major economy in 2026 and 2027, predicts IMF
Google DeepMind has hired a philosopher to prepare for a stage when AI potentially gets conscious. The philosopher, Henry Shevlin, announced on X that he will be working with the company on not just artificial general intelligence (AGI) – a stage where AI thinks like humans – but also on the future of relationships between … Google DeepMind hires a philosopher, he will work on machine consciousness
In a stunning milestone for science, astronomers have just finished the biggest 3D map of the universe ever created. The cherry on top is the fact that they wrapped up the long, intricate process a full year early. The project, called DESI, offers an unprecedented look at how galaxies and stars are spread across space … Biggest 3D map of the universe ready, 47 million galaxies mapped