Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (TIP): At least 31 people have died from more than 1,500 cholera cases in Ethiopia’s Gambella region over the past month, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned on March 14, saying the outbreak is “rapidly spreading”. The international NGO said the situation has worsened with the arrival of people fleeing violence in neighbouring … 31 dead in Ethiopia cholera outbreak: MSF
TAIPEI (TIP): Representatives of China, Russia and Iran called on March 14 for an end to US sanctions on Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program and a restart to multinational talks on the issue. The talks are the latest attempt to broach the matter and come after US President Donald Trump wrote to Iran’s … China, Russia, Iran call for end to US sanctions on Iran and the restart of nuclear talks
GENEVA (TIP): Iran increasingly relies on electronic surveillance and the public to inform on women refusing to wear the country’s mandatory headscarf in public, even as hard-liners push for harsher penalties for those protesting the law, a United Nations report released on Marcy 14 found. The findings of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the … Iran ramps up electronic surveillance of women’s headscarf violations
GENEVA (TIP): Russia has committed the crimes against humanity of enforced disappearances and torture in its war in Ukraine — part of a systematic attack on civilians, a United Nations investigation has concluded. The new report by the UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, published online this week, is to be formally presented … Russia ‘committed crimes against humanity’ in Ukraine
GAZA (TIP): Hamas on March 14 said it was ready to free an Israeli-American hostage and the remains of four other dual nationals, after the Palestinian militants and Israel gathered for indirect Gaza ceasefire talks. The first phase of a truce between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip ended on March 1 without agreement … Hamas says ready to free Israeli-US hostage, remains of four others
It will be a difficult balancing act to ensure that action taken against extremist elements does not trigger a backlash from Sikh groups “One of Carney’s most urgent foreign policy tasks will be repairing Canada’s severely damaged relationship with India. Under Trudeau, ties with New Delhi deteriorated due to allegations of Indian intelligence agents’ involvement … Onus on Carney to rebuild India-Canada ties
Trump should reverse his misguided effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil “If we tolerate an Israel exception to our rights of free speech, we can be sure that other exceptions will follow. Trump likes to half-jokingly refer to himself as a “king”. Are we heading toward a Thailand-style lèse majesté under which criticism of the king … There can be no ‘Israel exception’ for free speech
Trump has been equally unsparing and insulting to India, despite his avowed friendship with PM Modi. “Whatever has happened thus far (the bewildering variety of utterances and actions of absurdity) under the POTUS can be compared, to an extent, with the 26-year chapter (1325-1351) of Indian history’s Delhi Durbar monarch Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq. Historians have graciously judged … It’s time Trump introspects, is shown the mirror
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Sudiksha Konanki, 21, who went missing in the Dominican Republic tourist town of Punta Cana, was last seen walking out of her hotel towards the beach early in the morning. A new surveillance video captured by cameras on the Riu Republica Hotel premises shows Konanki walking out of the hotel with a … Missing Indian-origin student’s last video reveals her walking towards beach with male companion
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa (TIP): Indian American Physicist Jainendra K. Jain has been awarded the 2025 Wolf Prize in Physics for “groundbreaking contributions to quantum matter and its topological potential” that revolutionized “our understanding of two-dimensional electron systems in strong magnetic fields.” Jain, Evan Pugh University Professor and Erwin W. Müller Professor of Physics and holder of the … Indian American Physicist Jainendra Jain named 2025 Wolf Prize laureate in Physics
LONDON (TIP) : Indian-origin Gurmeet Singh Sidhu has brought pride to the community by winning the Movember UK and Europe Award 2025 for the “Going the Distance” category, where he traveled 508 kilometers. The Movember charity runs an annual charity event focused on raising awareness for men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and … Indian-origin ‘Walking Singh’ conquers 508 km for men’s health, wins Movember award in UK
SEATTLE (TIP): Three students from the University of Washington led by Indian American Tejoram Vivekanandan won the $15,000 grand prize at the UW’s Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge for their non-invasive jaundice-detecting technology. “Newborn jaundice remains the fourth-largest cause of neonatal mortality,” the team stated in their pitch. “We believe Luminovah can significantly improve early detection … Indian American led University of Washington students team wins Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP) : President Donald Trump has nominated Indian American official Harry Kumar, serving as Director of Government Relations in the Department of Commerce for the last four years, as Assistant Secretary of Commerce. Kumar’s name was announced by the White House in a broad list of nominees for diplomatic, defense, and administrative roles … Indian American Harry Kumar named by Trump as Assistant Secretary of Commerce
ATLANTA, GA (TIP): Atlanta’s Rajini Sundararaj is one of the recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching from Georgia, the nation’s highest honor for STEM education. The award recognizes her significant contributions to the teaching profession and her impact in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). “I’m honored to dedicate this prestigious … Indian American Atlanta based Rajini Sundararaj honored with Presidential Award for Excellence in STEM Teaching
By Mabel Pais ANOUSHKA SHANKAR performs the 3rd and final chapter of her recent trilogy of mini-albums: Chapter III: We Return to Light with a visionary new live show. The earlier chapters: Chapter I: Forever, For Now; Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn. This is a World Music Institute’s (WMI) presentation. Due … ANOUSHKA SHANKAR COMPLETES HER TRILOGY IN NEW LIVE PERFORMANCE
By Astrologer Chirag Daruwalla March 17 Ganesha says your partner can be of great help to you and may play an important role in the situation you are in today. Even though you may be too busy at work today to praise and appreciate your loved one, whenever you get a chance, do let them … Birthday Horoscope-March 17 to March 23
By Mabel Pais DIRTY DANCING in CONCERT, the iconic Academy Award®-winning film stops by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) after a triumphant world tour to let its fans indulge in it once more on Saturday, March 22nd at 8:00 p.m. Get ready to have the time of your life while you immerse yourself … THE ELECTRIFYING LIVE-TO-FILM IN CONCERT ‘DIRTY DANCING’ STOPS AT NJPAC
By Mabel Pais THEME: LAUGHS AND JAMS ‘PRUDENTIAL NORTH TO SHORE’ June 2025 The ‘Prudential North to Shore Festival,’ produced by NJPAC and with Prudential Financial as title sponsor, returns this June featuring ‘Laughs and Jams’: A star-studded lineup of musical superstars and world-class comics. ‘Prudential North to Shore Festival’ will return in June 2025, … N2S 2025 RETURNS THIS SUMMER FOR THIRD YEAR:THE FEST ONLY NJ COULD HANDLE
Mark Carney never accepted any interim political position in the jinxed Justin Trudeau government. Instead, he chose the hard way of bagging the party leadership position through an open, transparent and democratic election process that lasted less than two months. At the end of it, he overcame symbolic resistance from “bigwigs” of his predecessor’s government, … Can Mark Carney reverse the party’s cratering support and beat Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in the upcoming general election?
OTTAWA (TIP): Mark Carney, who was sworn in as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister on Friday, has three citizenships: Canada, Ireland, and Great Britain. He has already initiated steps to renounce the last two. Earlier, Justin Trudeau resigned as the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada. Born in Fort Smith, NWT, and raised in Edmonton, the 59-year-old … Mark Carney takes over as the 24th PM of Canada; He may give up his British and Irish citizenships
By Astrologer Chirag Daruwalla Aries Ganesha says this week will bring new possibilities and opportunities for you. Your enthusiasm and energy at the workplace will impress everyone. This is an ideal time to start a new project, and your boldness can bring you many positive results. Sweetness will remain in relationships. If you spend time … Weekly Horoscope-March 17 to March 23, 2025
Demands Investigation into the hotel’s operations for irregularities NEW YORK (TIP): The Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) New York has declared 2025 as the International Tourism Year to prom ote Rajasthan as a global travel destination. Even without this initiative, RANA New York remains the most influential and largest organization of Rajasthanis outside Rajasthan, … RANA New York President Prem Bhandari terms Marriott Jaisalmer’ unethical conduct a setback to Association’s Efforts to Promote Rajasthan Tourism
SEATTLE (TIP): Consulate General of India in Seattle, in partnership with the Montana World Affairs Council, organized the first ever “Festival of Indian Cinema” at University of Montana in Missoula from 2-4 March 2025. Nearly 500 plus students from 33 schools participating in the Montana Academic World Quest 2025 attended the Indian Film Festival, which … Indian Film Festival commences at University of Montana
BANGKOK (TIP): Myanmar’s junta chief said the country would hold an election in December or January, the first in the war-torn nation since the military staged a coup in 2021. “We are planning to hold the election in December 2025 or… by January 2026,” General Min Aung Hlaing was quoted as saying in the state-run … Myanmar junta chief says general election will be held by January 2026
COLOMBO (TIP): Deshabandu Tennakoon, theoretically still the island nation’s police chief, is being treated as a fugitive and his team members are on a trail to arrest him, police spokesman Buddhika Manathunga said here on March 6. A warrant has been issued for arresting Tennakoon, under suspension since July 2024 and is on the run, … Sri Lanka’s police chief evades arrest as own force hunts him over shooting case
ISLAMABAD (TIP): The Pakistan government has set March 31 as the deadline for Afghan Citizen Card (ACCs) holders to leave Pakistan voluntarily as part of a plan to repatriate all illegal foreigners, according to an official document. The document, purportedly leaked to the media on March 7 night, indicated that the ACC holders staying in … Pakistan orders Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave country by March 31
HANOI (TIP): Vietnam is planning to merge provinces and eliminate district-level authorities, the government said March 6, as a streamlining drive aiming to slash billions of dollars from state budgets gathers pace. The cost-cutting measures have already seen the number of government ministries and agencies slashed from 30 to 22, and one in five public … Vietnam expands cost-cutting drive with province merger plan
ROME (TIP): A weak and breathless Pope Francis thanked people for their prayers for his recovery in a remarkable audio message broadcast March 6, the first public sign of life from the 88-year-old pope since he was hospitalized three weeks ago with double pneumonia. Francis’ feeble voice, discernible through his labored breaths and in his … Pope Francis thanks people for their prayers ‘from the bottom of my heart’ in audio message
SEOUL (TIP): A South Korean court on March 7 ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, more than a month after he was arrested and indicted over his short-lived imposition of martial law. The decision by the Seoul Central District Court would allow Yoon to stand his criminal trial while not … Court orders South Korean President Yoon released from jail for his criminal trial over martial law