Social workers are an integral part of NYC Health + Hospitals There are more than 1,000 social workers employed throughout the health system The honorees were nominated by their colleagues and were chosen by their facility’s individual social work recognition committee NEW YORK (TIP): NYC Health + Hospitals, on April 12, announced 43 social workers … 43 SOCIAL WORKERS HONORED FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO THEIR PATIENTS
NEW DELHI/NEW YORK (TIP): Balwant Singh, an IIT-Roorkee graduate who did B. Tech in Computer Science Engineering in 2022, wrote in a post on LinkedIn saying his family’s wellbeing hangs in the balance, and the pressure to provide is immense. Balwant Singh, an IIT-Roorkee graduate who did B. Tech in Computer Science Engineering in 2022, … ‘I Am In A Dire Situation’: IIT-Roorkee Graduate Shares Heartbreaking Story As Unable To Secure Job Since January
Gets Private Briefing from President Zelenskyy WASHINGTON, DC (TIP) : Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY), joined by a bipartisan group of congressional members, met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and top-ranking Ukrainian, Polish, Moldovan, and US military and civilian officials during his trip last week to war-weary Eastern Europe. The delegation included Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) … Suozzi on the ground in Ukraine, Poland , and Moldova
NEW YORK (TIP): New York is constantly evolving, and the construction industry stands at the forefront of evolution. New York City’s airports are undergoing a transformation, taking them from being a dreaded pit stop to becoming among the best in the country. The city’s transit system is getting a new bus terminal, new subway cars, … Nayan Parikh, Founder and President, Ashnu International, among 2024 Construction Power 100
MINEOLA, N.Y. (TIP): On Friday, April 5, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced a lawsuit against New York State seeking to overturn recently-enacted legislation that moves many elections for local offices in Nassau County to even years. Following the announcement, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) issued the following statement: … Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton criticizes Blakeman Decision to Sue State Over Even-Year Local Elections
The finances of Nassau Health Care Corporation – the public benefit corporation that operates Nassau University Medical Center and the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility – are in desperate need of emergency resuscitation. We reached this fiscal cliff after years of funding infusions from the state. These resources were never intended to be a … Cooperation, Competence Essential for NUMC’s Survival
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): India’s Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra visited Washington DC, United States from 10-12 April 2024. During his visit, Foreign Secretary Kwatra undertook a detailed review of the progress made towards further consolidating the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. During his visit to Washington DC, Foreign Secretary had discussions with his counterparts at … India’s Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra Reviews with US Officials the India-US Global Strategic partnership
NEW DELHI (TIP): India on Friday, April 12, asked its citizens not to travel to Iran or Israel amid escalating tensions between the two countries following a strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria 11 days ago. Iran blamed Israel for the strike and there have been fears that Tehran may launch an attack on … India advises citizens against travel to Israel and Iran amid rising tensions between the two countries
NEW DELHI (TIP): India is among the twelve countries responsible for 60 per cent of the planet’s mismanaged plastic waste though the fast-developing South Asian nation’s per capita plastic waste production is among the lowest in the world, according to a new report. The Plastic Overshoot Day report by Swiss non-profit EA Earth Action also … India among 12 nations responsible for 60 per cent of world’s mismanaged plastic waste: Report
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem told American citizens in Israel that the “security environment remains complex” in Israel NEW YORK (TIP): West Asia continued to stay on edge on April 12 amid fears of an imminent attack by Iran targeting Israel in retaliation against the April 1 air strike on Iran’s consular annex in Damascus, … West Asia on edge as fears of Iran’s retaliation loom
NEW YORK (TIP) : Dr. Thomas Abraham, Chairman of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) was honored for his contribution of 50 years of service to the Indian Diaspora community and India by dedication of Dr. Thomas Abraham Library at the Indian American Kerala Cultural and Civic Center in Elmont, New York. … New York City Mayor Proclaimed April 6 Thomas Abraham Day on the occasion of dedication of Dr. Thomas Abraham Library
HOUSTON, TX (TIP): Aadya Karthik, an Indian American student from Redmond, Washington, is one of nine finalists selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the ‘Power to Explore Challenge.’ The national competition for K-12 students featuring the enabling power of radioisotopes offers students the opportunity to learn more about these reliable power … NASA names Indian American student Aadya Karthik as “Power to Explore” finalist
NEW YORK (TIP): A resident of Rampur Bildon village in Garhshankar, currently residing in New Zealand, has died after a brief illness. The deceased has been identified as Mandeep Singh. Rajinder Singh, father of the deceased, said his son went to New Zealand as a student in 2013. He started working there and later got … Indian-origin Punjab youth from Garhshankar dies in New Zealand
LONDON (TIP): An Indian-origin neurologist is part of a world-class research team in the UK that has been awarded a major grant this week to build on recent breakthroughs in potential dementia blood tests and generate the evidence needed for them to be used more widely in the next five years. Dr Ashvini Keshavan, Senior … Indian-origin neurologist Dr Ashvini Keshavan’s UK study to revolutionize dementia diagnosis
HOUSTON, TX (TIP): Indian American Texas hotelier Miraj S. Patel has become the youngest chairman of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) board of directors in its 35-year history. Patel became chairman for 2024-25 at the April 5 conclusion of the 2024 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, which set a record … Indian American Texas hotelier Miraj S. Patel becomes youngest chairman of AAHOA
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has announced the appointment of Tarun Bajaj, former Revenue Secretary and former Secretary of Economic Affairs to the Government of India, as the head of US-India Tax Forum. Officially launched on Feb 25, 2020, US-India Tax Forum is USISPF’s dedicated Tax Policy Forum which enables focused … Indian-origin Tarun Bajaj appointed chair of US-India tax forum
EDMONTON, CANADA (TIP): Buta Singh Gill–a prominent Punjabi-origin builder and head of a gurudwara in Canada’s Edmonton–died on Monday, April 8, after being shot multiple times at a construction site. Buta Singh was the owner of Gill Built Homes, a luxury home building company in Edmonton. The Edmonton Police Service confirmed a 49-year-old and a 57-year-old … Indian-origin builder dies after being shot multiple times at construction site in Canada’s Edmonton
CLEVELAND, OH (TIP): : Mohammad Abdul Arfath, an Indian student hailing from Hyderabad, was found dead in Cleveland, Ohio, after going missing for three weeks. The Indian consulate general in New York has confirmed the death of Arfath who had relocated to the US in 2023 to study at Cleveland University. “Anguished to learn that … Indian American student missing for three weeks found dead
SAN ANTONIO, TX (TIP) : Indian American golfer Akshay Bhatia scripted a dramatic playoff victory at the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio, Texas to earn a coveted spot at the Augusta Masters in his first-ever Major appearance. In a wild finish, 22-year-old Bhatia, who turned pro five years ago, edged past Denny McCarthy, sealing … Indian American golfer Akshay Bhatia earns Masters spot with Texas Open win
By Mabel Pais Our LGBTQ+ elders were trailblazers for equal rights and now they’re forging a difficult road through aging. A lifetime of discrimination combined with a lack of legal and financial protections in their younger years push many seniors into living their golden years in isolation, poverty and poor health. Join NJPAC’s in its … EXAMINING STRUCTURAL & SOCIAL BARRIERS TO HEALTHY AGING IN LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
By Mabel Pais Join the esteemed New Jersey Symphony, alongside a gathering of cultural luminaries, social influencers, enterprising minds and civic dignitaries, as it revels in an enchanting evening of exquisite dining and enthralling entertainment at the Bridgerton-inspired gala. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception filled with delicious food, fabulous auction items, live music and … REVEL IN AN EXCITING SPRING EVENING AT THE NJ SYMPHONY GALA & AUCTION
By Mabel Pais The ONE EARTH FILM FESTIVAL returns April 17 to 23, 2024, in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Environment for its 13th festival season. Five days of in-person screenings at over 14 locations across the greater Chicago area will be followed by two days of virtual screenings. The 2024 festival … REEL STORIES. REAL CHANGE: ‘ONE EARTH’ FILM FEST THEME INSPIRES CLIMATE ACTION THROUGH STORYTELLING
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra is into the final stretch of his pre-season training in Antalya, Turkey, and the 26-year-old is confident of repeating his top finish at the season-opening Doha Diamond League on May 10. Chopra won in the Qatari capital in 2023 with a throw of 88.67m, but this year, more than acing the … Stronger, fitter Neeraj eyes triumphant start to season
Pace sensation Mayank Yadav is unlikely to play the next two games for Lucknow Super Giants as he continues his recovery from tightness in his hip, said head coach Justin Langer on Thursday, April 11. LSG face Delhi Capitals here on Friday before travelling to Kolkata for the away game on April 14. Langer and … Mayank Yadav unlikely to play LSG’s next 2 games
Mumbai (TIP)- Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan provided the fireworks with the bat after Jasprit Bumrah’s magical five-wicket haul as Mumbai Indians pummelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets for their second win in the IPL on Thursday, April 11. Kishan went ballistic to make 69 off just 34 balls (7x4s, 5x6s) and Suryakumar dazzled … Mumbai Indians thrash Royal Challengers by 7 wickets to register 2nd win
The Land of High Passes, Ladakh, the newly created Union Territory in India (previously a part of Jammu & Kashmir), boasts a landscape that can leave you with your jaws dropped. It is a place where the landscape changes dramatically; it is truly astonishing to see the mountains, snow, cold desert, alpine meadows and lakes … Leh & Ladakh: The land of high passes
Ram Navami is a joyous occasion celebrated by millions of people around the world. It marks the birth anniversary of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of the Hindu deity Vishnu. This auspicious festival falls on the ninth day of the Chaitra month in the Hindu calendar, typically during the months of March or April. In … Ram Navami: Celebration of Lord Rama’s birth
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing giant Tesla is in the initial stages of talks with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) to form a joint venture to build a manufacturing plant in India, reported The Hindu BusinessLine quoting sources. One of the persons quoted in the report said the talks are in the initial stages and have been … Tesla in talks to partner with Reliance for EV manufacturing plant: Report
Washington (TIP)- US air regulator is probing a Boeing whistleblower’s claims that the company dismissed safety and quality concerns in the production of the planemaker’s 787 and 777 jets, an agency spokesperson said. Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour’s allegations stem from work on the company’s widebody 787 and 777 jets. Salehpour, who works at Boeing’s plant … US FAA probing Boeing whistleblower’s quality claims on 787,777 jets
Fitch Ratings revised the outlook on China’s long-term foreign debt to negative from stable, citing increasing risks to the country’s public finance prospects. Rising economic uncertainties and China’s efforts to shift its growth model away from one driven by the property market “have eroded fiscal buffers from a ratings perspective,” according to a statement by … Fitch downgrades outlook on China to negative, affirms ‘A’ rating