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Indian American Jay Parikh joins senior leadership team at Microsoft

SEATTLE, WA (TIP): Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced on Oct. 31, 2024, that Jay Parikh would be the latest addition to Microsoft’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), where he will be reporting directly to Nadella. Parikh was formerly the Global Head of Engineering at Facebook and before his transition to Microsoft, he served as the CEO Indian American Jay Parikh joins senior leadership team at Microsoft

Indian-origin Aravind Srinivas’s cofounded AI startup Perplexity nears $9 billion valuation amid copyright lawsuits from publishers

NEW YORK (TIP) : AI-powered search engine Perplexity is due to raise $500 million in its fourth funding round this year, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, November 5, which would value the startup at almost $9 billion. The latest valuation is triple the amount from a few months ago. The AI startup, which helps people Indian-origin Aravind Srinivas’s cofounded AI startup Perplexity nears $9 billion valuation amid copyright lawsuits from publishers

Indian American Priyanka Kulkarni launches immigration startup Casium to revolutionize work visas

SEATTLE, WA (TIP): After a decade of working at Microsoft, Priyanka Kulkarni was offered a spot at the AI2 incubator in Seattle to explore her entrepreneurial drive. Before she could dive into the new phase of her career, visa issues hindered her. Kulkarni was working in the U.S. first on an L-1 temporary work visa and then Indian American Priyanka Kulkarni launches immigration startup Casium to revolutionize work visas

NJPAC HOSTS 13TH JAZZ FEST

By Mabel Pais The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) hosts the 13th Annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival this month. Performances start on November 7, continue during the month and culminate on November 24 at the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. WHEN: November 7 – 24, 2024 WHERE: Multiple venues across New Jersey NJPAC HOSTS 13TH JAZZ FEST

The Right-Wing Surge: Analyzing the Republican Triumph Over Democrats in the U.S. Presidential Election

In this election, Trump’s victory can be seen as not merely a political win but a cultural one. His “America First” rhetoric, promise to protect religious liberties, and stance on issues like abortion and LGBTQ rights resonate strongly with the conservative Christian base. Additionally, his direct style and willingness to challenge established norms appeal to The Right-Wing Surge: Analyzing the Republican Triumph Over Democrats in the U.S. Presidential Election

Trump has an opportunity to create a legacy of unity and peace

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has stirred intense debates and expectations across America’s diverse political spectrum. His supporters view his leadership as a way to address what they see as pressing issues, from illegal immigration to foreign conflicts, while those on the left call for more compassion, equity, and diplomacy. These contrasting views Trump has an opportunity to create a legacy of unity and peace

Weekly Horoscope- November 11, 2024 to November 17, 2024

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By Astrologer Chirag Daruwalla Aries Ganesha says your weekly horoscope suggests that this can be a normal day for you. Different thoughts may come to your mind, giving you some ups and downs. You may need clarification on some subjects with your family. So instead of getting unnecessarily upset, you should try to understand that Weekly Horoscope- November 11, 2024 to November 17, 2024

Birthday Predictions- November 11 to November 17 

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 By Astrologer Chirag Daruwalla November 11 Ganesha says you will notice that you’re overly excited today. Your extrovert behavior and your cheerful disposition are highly appreciated in the social circle. Your strong leadership qualities will make you confident enough that you will be able to do all the work very well. Success will come your Birthday Predictions- November 11 to November 17 

LITERARY FEST CELEBRATES INDIAN & DIASPORIC VOICES IN THE BIG APPLE

By Mabel Pais The Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC) presents once again its annual literary festival, bringing together acclaimed authors, poets, and literary grand masters for a weekend of engaging book talks, panel discussions, and performances. Held at the International House on November 9-10, 2024, the festival is free and open to all, offering audiences a LITERARY FEST CELEBRATES INDIAN & DIASPORIC VOICES IN THE BIG APPLE

DOC NYC CELEBRATES FIFTEEN YEARS

By Mabel Pais Screening Director ASIF KAPADIA’s ‘2073’ Directors NISHTHA JAIN & AKASH BASUMATARI’s ‘Farming the Revolution’ And many, many more DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary festival — celebrating its 15th anniversary in-person, November 13-21 at IFC Center, SVA Theatre and Village East by Angelika and continuing online through December 1. The 2024 festival presents DOC NYC CELEBRATES FIFTEEN YEARS

Sikh Moderates join other South Asian communities in denouncing incidents of violence, and intimidation outside places of worship in Canada

SURREY, BC (TIP): Leaders of various moderate Sikh bodies joined by leaders of other South Asian communities, including Hindus, denounced incidents of violence, intimidation and coercion that marred the post-Diwali celebrations in Surrey, British Columbia. Convened by Khalsa Dewan Society, the meeting was attended by representatives of more than 20 organizations, including the Surrey Hindu Sikh Moderates join other South Asian communities in denouncing incidents of violence, and intimidation outside places of worship in Canada

Violence at Hindu Temple: Brampton Mayor wants a Bill to prohibit protests outside places of worship as Ruby Sahota MP raises it in the House of Commons

BRAMPTON (TIP): Echo of the violent incidents outside Brampton Hindu Temple and Malton Singh Sabha Gurdwara was heard in the House of Commons when it resumed its sitting on Monday, November 4, as Mayor of Brampton Patrick Brown announced to bring in a Bill in his City Council to prohibit protests outside places of worship. Violence at Hindu Temple: Brampton Mayor wants a Bill to prohibit protests outside places of worship as Ruby Sahota MP raises it in the House of Commons

Congress hits out at SEBI chief with fresh allegations

New Delhi (TIP)- The Congress on Tuesday, October 29, renewed its attack on Securities Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chief Madhabi Puri Buch, alleging that she rented out one of her properties to a company owned by someone associated with the top management of financial conglomerate Indiabulls. The Congress on Tuesday renewed its attack on Congress hits out at SEBI chief with fresh allegations

India, China withdraw troops, dismantle temporary structures In Ladakh

New Delhi (TIP)- The disengagement process between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh reached completion on Tuesday, October 29, with both armies now verifying positions and dismantling each other’s temporary infrastructure, news agency IANS reported citing defence sources. This process marks a significant step forward in the tense India, China withdraw troops, dismantle temporary structures In Ladakh

ECI dismisses Cong allegations of irregularities in Haryana assembly polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has dismissed as “baseless” the Indian National Congress’ allegations challenging the outcome of the Haryana assembly elections, which saw the BJP secure a historic third consecutive win. In a strong response to Congress’ allegations about alleged wrongdoing in certain electoral processes, the ECI on Tuesday, Oct 29, said the ECI dismisses Cong allegations of irregularities in Haryana assembly polls

Salman Khan gets death threat again with demand for Rs 2 crore

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has allegedly received a death threat again along with a demand of Rs 2 crore following which the Mumbai police have registered an FIR against an unidentified person. The Mumbai traffic police on Tuesday received an anonymous message, threatening the actor would be killed if he did not pay Rs 2 Salman Khan gets death threat again with demand for Rs 2 crore

Amit Shah behind plot to target Sikh separatists, alleges Canada

Washington (TIP)- The Canadian government alleged on Tuesday, October 29, that Union Home Minister Amit Shah was behind the plots to target Sikh separatists on Canadian soil. The Central government has dismissed Canada’s prior accusations as baseless, denying any involvement. ‘The Washington Post’ newspaper first reported that Canadian officials alleged Shah was behind a campaign Amit Shah behind plot to target Sikh separatists, alleges Canada

India, Spain sign agreements in rail transport, customs matters

New Delhi (TIP)- India and Spain on Monday, October 28, finalised agreements for cooperation in rail transport and customs matters as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez charted a course for bolstering collaboration in political, economic, defence and security ties. Modi and Sanchez, the first Spanish premier to travel to India India, Spain sign agreements in rail transport, customs matters

US repatriated 1,100 Indians in 12 months

About 1,100 Indians who were staying illegally in the US were deported over the past one year, a senior official in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on October 29. Royce Bernstein Murray, Assistant Secretary for Border and Immigration Policy at the DHS, warned that all those illegally crossing Mexico or Canadian borders to US repatriated 1,100 Indians in 12 months

India lose first home series in 12 years as New Zealand win 2nd Test

Pune (TIP)- India crashed to their first Test series defeat at home in 12 years with Mitchel Santner yet again exposing their frailties against quality spin bowling as the crushing 113-run defeat in the second match enervated the team’s pole position in the World Test Championship. If the hosts endured their first defeat after 18 India lose first home series in 12 years as New Zealand win 2nd Test

Aaqib, Saqlain in fray to replace Kirsten

Current senior selector Aaqib Javed and former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq are in fray to replace Gary Kirsten as Pakistan’s new white ball coach after the former Proteas batter stepped down due to his differences with country’s cricket board. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Monday, officially confirmed that Kirsten had resigned and as an interim arrangement Aaqib, Saqlain in fray to replace Kirsten

Australia wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade retires, moves to coaching role

Matthew Wade, a T20 World Cup winner in 2021, on Tuesday, October 29, retired from international cricket, and will now start working in a coaching role in Australia’s white-ball set-up. Wade, a wicketkeeper-batter, will join Australia’s coaching staff under Andre Borovec for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan, and the Tasmanian will also be with Australia wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade retires, moves to coaching role

Ujjain: The home of Mahakaleshwara

Ujjain, considered to be one of the holiest cities of India, is an ancient city situated on the eastern bank of the Shipra River in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. Ujjain is one of the four sites for the Kumbh Mela, the largest peace-time gathering on the planet that attracts 100 million people to Ujjain: The home of Mahakaleshwara

Govardhan Puja

Govardhan Puja is an auspicious festival in the Hindu culture that occurs a day after Diwali to commemorate the Baal Roop (child form) of Lord Shri Krishna. Govardhan Puja is also known as Annakut or Annakoot (meaning a “mountain of food”), in which devotees’ worship Govardhan Parvat (a hill) and offer 56 varieties (Chappan Bhog) Govardhan Puja

‘Your money is being wasted’: Elon Musk says he can cut $2 trillion from US federal budget

Pennsylvania (TIP)- Elon Musk claimed he can eliminate at least $2 trillion from the federal budget, laying out his vision for substantial government spending cuts if Donald Trump wins the presidency. “Your money is being wasted,” Musk said at a rally for Trump in New York’s Madison Square Garden. “We’re going to get the government ‘Your money is being wasted’: Elon Musk says he can cut $2 trillion from US federal budget

RBI’s rosy growth forecast baffles economists

Mumbai (TIP)- The Reserve Bank of India’s upbeat growth estimates for the world’s fastest-growing major economy is causing both confusion and concern among economists. The central bank has stuck to its forecast that India’s economy will expand 7.2% in the year ending March 2025 despite recent evidence showing activity is starting to taper off. The RBI’s rosy growth forecast baffles economists

Bitcoin Tops $71,000 for First Time Since June as Election Nears

Bitcoin rose past $71,000 for the first time since June, bolstered by inflows into dedicated exchange-traded funds as well as speculation about potential outcomes from next week’s US election. The largest digital asset climbed more than 2%, changing hands at $71,310 as of 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct 29, in Singapore. Second-ranked Ether and meme-crowd Bitcoin Tops $71,000 for First Time Since June as Election Nears

Upgrades to expect with the M4 Mac lineup in a few days

Apple is going to begin unveiling their M4 Mac lineup next week, with updates to the iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini to start off the new M4 transition. Although we’re not getting a proper Apple Event, Apple marketing exec Greg Joswiak announced that there’ll be a series of announcements over the course of next Upgrades to expect with the M4 Mac lineup in a few days

FB owner Meta restarts facial recognition tech in ‘celeb-bait’ crackdown

Three years after Meta shut down facial recognition software on Facebook amid a groundswell of privacy and regulator pushback, the social media giant said on Tuesday it is testing the service again as part of a crackdown on “celeb bait” scams. Meta said it will enroll about 50,000 public figures in a trial which involves FB owner Meta restarts facial recognition tech in ‘celeb-bait’ crackdown

OpenAI to launch next flagship AI model before the end of 2024

OpenAI is reportedly planning to launch another flagship AI model, codenamed Orion. After launching OpenAI o1, the company is eyeing bringing the new model in December. The Verge report states that Orion won’t be widely available via ChatGPT at first. OpenAI plans to offer early access to select partner companies, allowing them to develop their OpenAI to launch next flagship AI model before the end of 2024