HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (TIP): Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé (D – Freeport) had the honor of singing the National Anthem to open the meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature on Tuesday, March 5. Legislator Mulé, a classically trained soprano vocalist who earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Music from the College of William and Mary and currently … Legislator Mulé Sings National Anthem at Suffolk Legislature
HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): Gobind Munjal has been elected once again the National President of the oldest Association of Indians in America (AIA) for his 2nd term 2024 & 2025. Along with him, his following team members also got elected: Vice Presidents: Sushma Kotahwala, past president of AIA NY Chapter, Uma Swaminathan, the founding member and … Gobind Munjal elected again as National President of AIA
HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): On a wet and rainy evening with a chill in the air, the India Association of Long Island witnessed a momentous occasion at the Hicksville Community Center in Hicksville, New York. Despite the challenging weather conditions, the members of the 46-year-old organization showed immense support, turning the evening into a glittering ceremony. … India Association of Long Island (IALI) Inducts Executive Council under the Leadership of President Pradeep Tandon
NEW YORK (TIP): New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang announced the sentencing of Brian Simpson, 55, of Monroe County, who defrauded the State Workers’ Compensation System of more than $16,000. Simpson, who had previously pled guilty on December 20, 2023, to one count of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, … NYS INSPECTOR GENERAL ANNOUNCES THE SENTENCING OF MONROE COUNTY MAN WHO FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINED $16,000 IN WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau University Medical Center is quickly running out of the money needed to operate, a situation that demands immediate and focused attention. Instead of addressing this, County Executive Blakeman has decided to engage in political theatrics that serve no purpose other than to distract from his administration’s failures. County Executive Blakeman’s choice … Nassau County Democratic Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton comments on County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s Lawsuit Against Attorney General Tish James
NEW YORK (TIP): New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang announced the guilty plea of Charles Epps, a former New York State Correction Officer who collected over $35,000 in workers’ compensation indemnity benefits to which he was not entitled. Epps, 56, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty yesterday in Erie County Court before Honorable Paul B. Wojtaszek … FORMER NYS CORRECTION OFFICER PLEADS GUILTY AFTER FRAUDULENTLY COLLECTING MORE THAN $35,000 IN WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS
By Ajay Ghosh BRIDGEWATER, NJ (TIP): Well known around the world for his mastery of the Mridangam, a percussion instrument that is a primary rhythmic accompaniment in Carnatic music ensemble, and with expertise in various other percussion instruments, including konnakol (vocal percussion), thavil, ghatam, kanjira, and morsing, T. S. Nandakumar is a world renowned south … Mridangam Maestro T. S. Nandakumar: A Cultural Ambassador of India
LONDON (TIP): A 33-year-old Indian-origin woman on Wednesday, March 6, appeared before a UK court charged with the murder of her 10-year-old daughter, who was found dead at their home in a town in the West Midlands region of England. Jaskirat Kaur, also known as Jasmine Kang, appeared before Wolverhampton Magistrates Court charged with the … Indian-origin UK based woman charged with murder of 10-year-old daughter
Belonging to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party, Arora has returned to the Lahore provincial assembly for the third term after winning the February 8 polls LAHORE (TIP): Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, an influential minority leader, has been sworn in as a provincial minister, making him the first Sikh to occupy a ministerial position in post-Partition … Ramesh Singh Arora becomes Pakistan’s first Sikh minister in Punjab
LONDON (TIP): Indian-origin executives with years of experience in the field of law and finance have been appointed to the board of the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), a non-ministerial department responsible for strengthening business competition and curbing anti-competitive practices. Dharmash Mistry, a venture capitalist specializing in technology, new business models and finance, was … Indian-origin executives appointed to UK’s Competition and Markets Authority board
The award recognizes the achievements of Indian students and alumni who have pursued an international programme of study LONDON (TIP): Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and British Indian chef Asma Khan were among the winners of the annual India-UK Achievers Honours in London, which recognizes the achievements of Indian students and alumni who have pursued an international … Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, British Indian chef Asma Khan win India-UK Achievers Honours
SACRAMENTO (TIP): Vin (Vinay) Kruttiventi is an Indian American Republican, who is vying for a seat in the 14th Congressional District, home to a large Indian American community. Kruttiventi secured 17.8 percent of the vote in the March 5th primary and now faces incumbent Democrat Eric Swalwell, who is seeking his sixth term. Kruttiventi, a … Indian American Republican candidate Vin Kruttiventi, vying for a seat in CA 14th district
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American coach Sean Desai, who was relieved of his duties after just one season as the Eagles’ defensive coordinator, is expected to be hired by the Los Angeles Rams in a senior defensive role. The son of immigrants, Desai, 40, was the first Indian American coordinator in NFL history. He will … Indian American coach Sean Desai joins Los Angeles Rams in senior defensive role
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP)- In a tragic incident, Amarnath Ghosh, a Bharatnatyam and Kuchupudi dancer from Kolkata, pursuing a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, was shot dead during his evening walk in his neighborhood, Tuesday, February 27, according to media reports. Devoleena Bhattacharjee, a popular TV actress and … Indian – origin classical dancer, MFA student shot dead during evening walk
Rajiv Mehta, an accused in a 25-year-old alleged fraud case, where he intercepted the bank drafts which he used to encash later had been on the run since 2000 WASHINGTON (TIP): The CBI has successfully coordinated repatriation of an alleged fraudster, facing an Interpol Red Notice, from the United States on Wednesday ending his 23-year … Bank fraud accused having Interpol Red Notice against him repatriated from US
China is willing to respond positively to US moves towards a limited détente “The US is vulnerable as it is involved in two wars, one in Europe and the other in West Asia. While it is engaged in a rivalry with China in the Indo-Pacific, there is as yet no ‘hot war’ there and the … The limits of India-US strategic partnership
“Former President Trump’s resounding triumph on Super Tuesday marks a remarkable political comeback following a significant defeat in 2020. This situation draws parallels with the victory of India’s late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1980, after facing a humiliating defeat in 1977. It is crucial to acknowledge, however, that although there may be some general … Former President Donald J. Trump dominates Super Tuesday
As the political landscape of the United States gears up for the upcoming 2024 presidential elections, the Republican Party finds itself under the undisputed shadow of one man: Donald J. Trump. The dynamics of the GOP race have proven to be a one-sided affair, with no Republican able to match the charisma and influence that … Trump’s Unchallenged Rise: Analyzing His Dominance in the Republican Field
The president made the case for why he deserves a second term WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, March 7 night. The speech provided Biden one of his biggest audiences of the year as he made his case for a second term … I believe in America’: Fired-up Biden uses State of the Union to skewer GOP, his ‘predecessor’
NEW YORK (TIP): On International Women’s Day, UN Women calls for the world to “Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress” as the best way to accelerate economic growth and build more prosperous, equitable societies. This is particularly urgent when war and crisis are eroding the achievements of decades of investments in gender equality. From the Middle … 1 in every 10 women in the world lives in extreme poverty
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Ami Bera, a Democrat, secured his seventh term by advancing to the general election Ro Khanna, seeking his fifth term, won decisively against Republican Anita Chen Ash Kalra, a Democrat, emerged as the top candidate in the 25th Assembly District. It was a day of victories and defeats for Indian American candidates … Indian-American incumbents Ami Bera and Ro Khanna secured their seats.
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) on Thursday, March 7, moved the Supreme Court with a contempt petition against the State Bank of India (SBI) for failing to disclose by March 6 details of electoral bonds encashed by political parties and instead seeking four months for it. Advocate Prashant Bhushan mentioned the … Electoral bonds disclosure: Contempt plea against SBI for ‘defying’ Supreme Court order
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian-American politician Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign Wednesday after being “trounced” in 15 states across the US on Super Tuesday but stopped short of endorsing her only rival and former president Donald Trump, who is all set to be the Republican party’s presumptive nominee in the November elections. After Super Tuesday’s … Indian-American Nikki Haley suspends her presidential campaign against Trump; says ‘no regrets’
By Mabel Pais “This year’s ‘discovery’ [WOMAD UK Festival], though, was Red Baraat, a cacophonous bhangra funk band from Brooklyn. Think Punjabi weddings, Delhi street brass bands, modern jazz and rock.” – The Telegraph (UK) The World Music Institute (WMI) with Brooklyn Bowl, as part of WMI’s ‘LET’S DANCE’ Series, presents ‘Red Baraat – Festival … RED BARAAT USHERS IN THE FESTIVAL OF COLORS
History This week – 01 March to 07 March
History This week
Bengaluru (TIP)- The Gujarat Giants’ disappointing streak in the WPL 2024 continued as they suffered their third consecutive defeat in the competition, losing to the UP Warriorz by 6 wickets on Friday, March 1. Led by Alyssa Healy, the Giants were restricted to setting a 143-run target, which the Warriorz easily chased down, courtesy of … UPW hand Gujarat their third straight defeat
New Delhi (TIP)- Senior India batter KL Rahul will not feature in the fifth and final Test against England in Dharamsala owing to an injury while pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will return to the team, the BCCI said on Feb 29. Rahul, who continues to feel sore in his right quadriceps, has travelled to London … KL Rahul ruled out of Dharamsala Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns to team
Brothers Inaki and Nico Williams teamed up with goals and assists to each other as Athletic Bilbao defeated Atletico Madrid 3-0 to reach their third Copa del Rey final in five seasons. Gorka Guruzeta also scored for Athletic as it advanced 4-0 on aggregate after having won the first leg 1-0 in Madrid three weeks … Copa del rey: Brothers of destruction sink Atletico as Bilbao make final
Sikkim is the second smallest state in India, and is wedged between Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, and West Bengal, but encompasses an astounding range of pristine natural beauty of the Himalayas. A traveller’s guide to Sikkim explores the stunning beauty of this Himalayas hill town. The Sikkimese call their land ‘Ney Mayal Lyang’ that translates to … Sikkim: A window onto Himalaya