NEW YORK (TIP): UN Women is deeply concerned about the recent enactment of a morality law by the de facto authorities in Afghanistan, which imposes extensive restrictions on personal behavior, effectively erasing women from public life and granting broad enforcement powers to the morality police. On 21 August 2024, the de facto authorities announced the … UN Women deeply concerned by new Afghanistan morality law
LOS CABOS, MEXICO (TIP): Noted Bollywood journalist Geeta Sharma, known for her extensive experience in entertainment journalism, is making a significant move into the booming destination wedding industry in Mexico. Having started her career with Zee News in 2000, Geeta’s journey has been marked by international travel, yoga instruction, and volunteer work with prominent figures … Renowned Bollywood Journalist Geeta Sharma Ventures into Mexico’s Destination Wedding Market
NEW YORK (TIP): “ITServe Alliance’s annual signature event, Synergy 2024 is a thrilling tech conference planned to be held at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas from October 29th and 30th, 2024,” Suresh Potluri, Director of Synergy 2024 announced. “At Synergy, you’ll get to network with peers, learn from experts, and discover new and exciting developments in … ITServe’s Synergy 2024, A Thrilling Tech Conference Planned In Las Vegas
FORT MYERS, FL (TIP): The Sonalee Vyas Dance Company delivered an enchanting Krishna Ballet performance at the local Krishna temple in Fort Myers, FL, captivating over 300 attendees during the Janamashtmi celebration with a unique and imaginative take on mythological tales. This 90-minute spectacle vividly brought to life the cherished stories of the compassionate and … Sonalee Vyas Dance Company Enchants Audiences with Captivating Krishna Ballet in Krishna Temple, Fort Myers, Florida
By Albert Baldeo “Chanderpaul, eyes focused like a laser on the ball from run up to the moment he demolishes it with his trademark pull/sweep, raises his bat, and kisses the pitch as the ball ricochets back off the boundary. The “Tiger” has reached yet another half century, this one the most important of all.” … Shiv Chanderpaul-A batsman for all seasons
HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP) : The India Day Parade of Long Island this year surpassed the glory and grandeur of the previous parades, as witnessed by tens of thousands of people celebrating India’s 78th Independence Day here in Long Island on August 25. A record 50 marching groups from different organizations and 11 floats participated in … Thousands celebrate the pride of their motherland at the 13th India Day Parade of Long Island in Hicksville on August 25
NEW YORK (TIP): More than 24,000 members of the Indian diaspora have signed up to attend a mega community event that will be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here next month, according to The Indo-American Community of USA. The ‘Modi & US’ Progress Together’ event will be held on September 22 at the Nassau … India’s Prime Minister Modi to address mega event in New York
Likely to shorten his visit to United States in view of Assembly Elections back home NEW YORK (TIP): Rahul Gandhi is visiting the US for five to seven days from September 7, 2024. He will address the Indian Diaspora in Dallas, Texas on September 8 . Originally planned for 10 or more days, Rahul is … Rahul Gandhi to address the Indian Diaspora in Dallas, Texas
“We will send this bill to the Governor. If he doesn’t pass, we will sit outside Raj Bhavan,” the Bengal Chief Minister said. KOLKATA (TIP): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, said that a session of State Assembly will be called next week and a bill would be passed to … Mamata Banerjee vows to pass a Bill in the West Bengal Assembly for capital punishment for rapists
PARIS (TIP): French authorities handed preliminary charges to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, for allowing alleged criminal activity on his messaging app, and barred him from leaving France pending further investigation. Both free-speech advocates and authoritarian governments have spoken out in Mr. Durov’s defense since his weekend arrest. The case has … Telegram founder Pavel Durov charged in France for failing to curb extremist content, faces multiple serious allegations
India is not well-placed to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine Just days after his visit to Kyiv, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s telephonic conversations with U.S. President Joseph Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have raised hopes that New Delhi is ready to take the plunge and attempt peacemaking in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Mr. … War and peace: On India and a Russia-Ukraine peace initiative
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s slogan ‘na khaunga, na khane doonga’ (will neither be corrupt nor let anyone be corrupt) once served as a rallying cry against the entrenched corruption in the political system. It propelled him to power, painting him as a crusader against graft. Yet, recent incidents, such as the collapse of the Chhatrapati … Rusty promises: Modi’s anti-corruption myth crumbles
The Supreme Court order granting bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K. Kavitha does more than grant relief to a jailed politician; it brings under focus the ill-motivated tactic of using the judicial process and the power of arrest as a tool to hound political opponents. The charge that the Delhi government’s liquor policy was … Focus on trial: On central agencies and cases
The news cycles influence polls. The mainstream media with the exception of Fox and the WSJ have always supported the Democratic candidates. We used to have CBS-NYT; NBC-WSJ; AND ABC-WPOST. These pollsters used to put out polls almost weekly, especially from Labor Day to Election Day. The Gallup Poll used to be the most accurate. … How reliable are the Polls in spite of the Margin of Error? 2016 and 2020 Elections are good examples
Following the failure of the Biden Plan, the ‘bridging proposal’ put forth by Antony Blinken is also on the verge of collapse in the wake of glaring mistrust between Hamas and Israel. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his visit to Israel earlier this week, saying that he had consulted with Prime Minister … Bridging over troubled waters
New York City, often heralded as the “center of the universe,” stands as a beacon of culture, finance, and global diplomacy. It is home to the United Nations headquarters, two major international airports, and some of the most iconic landmarks on the planet. The city is a bustling tourist hub, drawing millions of visitors every … The “Center of the Universe is in a Bad Shape, Mr. Mayor
The only plausible way to pull the farmers out of perpetual poverty is by ensuring a legally binding framework for guaranteeing farm prices. Providing a legally guaranteed MSP to farmers who have marketable surplus and providing direct income support to marginal farmers is the big reform that agriculture awaits. It is called the pension reform. … Farmers need assured prices to withstand market shocks
GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): The Embassy of India in Guatemala, along with the Indian diaspora and friends from Guatemala, celebrated India’s 78th Independence Day with great zeal and enthusiasm. The event was marked by a series of activities that reflected the spirit of unity, pride, and patriotism. The celebration commenced with the hoisting of the Indian national flag … EMBASSY OF INDIA, GUATEMALA CELEBRATES INDIA’S 78TH INDEPENDENCE DAY
By Mabel Pais The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the state’s anchor cultural institution, celebrates 27 years of offering thousands of high schoolers from Newark and beyond, music lessons and performance experiences through its popular ‘JAZZ FOR TEENS’ program. One of the first of many arts education institutions at NJPAC, it has grown into … NJPAC ACCEPTING STUDENTS FOR FALL PROGRAM: JAZZ FOR TEENS
By Mabel Pais “I believe it is important for all young people to have time, resources and opportunities to think about the life they want to make for themselves and not just how they will make a living,” Ed Hajim What is the Ed Hajim Professional Readiness Program? This fall, The New Jersey Performing Arts … WALL STREET EXEC INSPIRES TEACHING TEENS LIFE LESSONS
By Mabel Pais Do you wish to take a front seat to experience the thrilling live theatrical performance of ‘THE THORN’ portraying the passion of Jesus? Then don’t miss this incredible opportunity to witness the passion of Jesus brought to life at one of the few select venues: the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) … ‘THE THORN’ DEPICTS EVERY HUMAN’S SPIRITUAL BATTLE
In a sparkling show by India’s women wrestlers at the Under-17 World Championships, four grapplers annexed the titles in Amman (Jordan) on August 22, and at least two more are in gold medal contention. Aditi Kumari (43kg), Neha (57kg), Pulkit (65kg) and Mansi Lather (73kg) won world titles in their respective categories with remarkable ease. … Four Indian women wrestlers become U17 world champions
Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday, August 22, announced their squad for the upcoming Women’s Under-19 Tri-series involving New Zealand and Sri Lanka, set to take place from September 19 in Brisbane. The Youth Selection Panel has selected 15-player squads for each format (T20 and 50-over) for the Tri series in Brisbane and Gold Coast. Former … Three Indian-origin girls named in Australia’s U19 women’s squad
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today moved the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup from Bangladesh to the UAE, saying it “wasn’t feasible” to conduct the event there after governments of a number of participating countries advised against travelling to the unrest-hit nation. The event, which is scheduled to take place from October 3 to 20, … Women’s T20 World Cup moved out of Bangladesh
Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Lausanne Diamond League as he recovered in time to produce a season’s best effort of 89.49m in his last attempt on Thursday, August 22. The 26-year-old Chopra was at fourth spot till the fourth round before sending his spear to 85.58m in his fifth attempt. … Neeraj Chopra finishes 2nd in Lausanne Diamond League
T10, the latest and shortest version of instant cricket, will make its debut in Canada later this month. This time, girls and women in colorful clothing will take to the field in the first-ever major international T10 event on Canadian soil. Instead of Brampton, the acknowledged cricket capital of cricket in Canada, this marquee event … Cricket: T10 is all set to make its debut in Mississauga
Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful northern states of India located on the southern slope of the Himalayan range. Mighty Himalayan peaks and glaciers are on its north where it borders Tibet. Nepal is on its east, Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is on south and Himachal Pradesh lies on its west and northwest. … Uttarakhand: Mystical land of mountains and mythologies
Krishna Janmashtami also known as Krishnashtami, Srikrishna Jayanti or sometimes merely as Janmashtami, is an annual celebration of the birth of the Hindu deity Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Krishna belonged to the Vrishni clan of Yadavas from Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) and was the eighth son born to the princess Devaki and her … Janmashtami: Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna
New York (TIP)- Walmart’s stake in Chinese e-commerce firm JD.com was once central to its China strategy. Now it is tearing up that playbook by unloading its entire $3.74 billion stake in one of China’s biggest online retailers, in another example of the volatile nature of its relationship with China. The unshackling from JD.com is … Walmart tears up China online strategy with JD.com stake sale
Unfettered growth of e-commerce in India may cause “huge social disruption”, impacting the livelihood of 100 million small retailers across the country, Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday, August 21, accusing multinationals such as Amazon of resorting to unfair practices such as predatory pricing to gain market share. His comments are … Govt flags e-commerce risk to 100 million retailers