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NJYS HONORS JAZZ & CLASSICAL ICONS PERFORMING AT BLACK HISTORY MONTH EDUCATION CONCERT

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By Mabel Pais The New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS) will perform a free Education Concert on Wednesday, February 21 at 10:00-11 a.m. in the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) at 1601 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ 07065. Nearly 1,000 elementary and middle school students will be in attendance – 600 students from Union County public … NJYS HONORS JAZZ & CLASSICAL ICONS PERFORMING AT BLACK HISTORY MONTH EDUCATION CONCERT

FIA’s Dance Pe Chance 40th edition thrills and entertains

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FEBRUARY 10, 2024 TRENTON, NJ (TIP): FIA’s Dance Pe Chance competition, held on February 10, 2024, at Patriots War Memorial Theater in Trenton, NJ, was a spectacular showcase of talent and artistic expression. Featuring contestants ranging from 6 to 60 years old, the event captivated an audience of approximately 1700 people with vibrant performances inspired … FIA’s Dance Pe Chance 40th edition thrills and entertains

‘GODDESS OF MELODY’ YUNGCHEN PERFORMS  ‘ONE DROP OF KINDNESS’

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By Mabel Pais “We have been lucky to work with Yungchen’s wonderful voice and music, which encapsulate the spirit, understanding and compassion of Tibetan culture.”  – Peter Gabriel, singer-songwriter-musician Yungchen Lhamo, as part of the (WMI) World Music Institute’s Women’s Voices Series, performs on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the First Unitarian Church (info@firstubrooklyn.org), 48 … ‘GODDESS OF MELODY’ YUNGCHEN PERFORMS  ‘ONE DROP OF KINDNESS’

ATHENA FILM FESTIVAL READIES FOR 14TH EDITION

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By Mabel Pais Opening Film Co- Producer Jannat Gargi of ‘COPA 71’ Co-Producer Sapana Sakya of ‘Here, Hopefully’ Producer Reaa Puri of ‘Tracing History’ The Athena Film Festival (AFF) at Barnard College, a partnership between Barnard’s AthenaCenter for Leadership and the initiative Women and Hollywood, will take place from February 29 through March 3 for … ATHENA FILM FESTIVAL READIES FOR 14TH EDITION

Linked to rights abuse, Prabowo Subianto claims victory in Indonesia poll

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Jakarta (TIP): Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto, an ex-General linked to past human rights atrocities, claimed victory in Indonesia’s presidential election on February 14 based on unofficial tallies. The 72-year-old candidate, who was once banned by the US from entering for two decades due to his human rights record, told thousands of supporters in a sports … Linked to rights abuse, Prabowo Subianto claims victory in Indonesia poll

Israel raids Gaza hospital as Rafah concerns deepen

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Jerusalem/Doha (TIP): Israeli forces said on February 15 they had raided the biggest functioning hospital in Gaza as footage showed chaos, shouting and gunfire in dark corridors filled with dust and smoke. Israel’s military called the raid on Nasser Hospital “precise and limited” and said it was based on information that Hamas militants were hiding … Israel raids Gaza hospital as Rafah concerns deepen

Gunshots fired at house of Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s aide in Canada

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Brampton (TIP): A gunfire was directed at a half-completed house of Inderjit Singh Gosal, said to be aide of slain Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in Brampton. The banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) said separatists would hold a rally outside the Indian consulate in Toronto on February 17. The SFJ said a construction crew found a bullet … Gunshots fired at house of Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s aide in Canada

Albanese 1st Oz PM to get engaged while in office

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Sydney (TIP): It is not often, especially on Valentine’s Day, for a Prime Minister of a major country to blush on his official X handle. But that is what Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese did in between posts expressing solidarity with Ukraine and welcoming the peaceful conduct of elections in Indonesia. Albanese said his live-in … Albanese 1st Oz PM to get engaged while in office

Sunak’s party loses 2 bypolls to Labour

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London (TIP): British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak suffered two heavy blows to his leadership ahead of a general election later this year as the Opposition Labour Party overturned strong Conservative majorities to win by-elections in England on February 16. Labour’s Dan Egan won the House of Commons seat of Kingswood, south-west England, and the party’s … Sunak’s party loses 2 bypolls to Labour

Russian Opposition leader and Putin critic Alexei Navalny dies in prison

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Moscow (TIP): Alexei Navalny, Russia’s most famous Opposition leader, died on February 16 after collapsing and losing consciousness at the penal colony north of the Arctic Circle where he was serving a long jail term, the Russian prison service said. Navalny, 47, rose to prominence more than a decade ago by lampooning President Vladimir Putin … Russian Opposition leader and Putin critic Alexei Navalny dies in prison

6 killed, 18 injured by missile strike in Russian city of Belgorod, officials say

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Kyiv (Ukraine) (TIP): A missile strike on the Russian city of Belgorod near the Ukraine border on February 15 killed six people, including a child, and injured 18 others, a Russian official said. It was the latest in exchanges of long-range missile and rocket fire in Russia’s war on Ukraine. Hours earlier, Russia fired two … 6 killed, 18 injured by missile strike in Russian city of Belgorod, officials say

Indian-American motel owner shot dead after altercation over room tariff

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ALABAMA (TIP): A 76-year-old Indian-origin motel owner has been shot dead in the US state of Alabama following a confrontation over room rent. Pravin Raojibhai Patel, the owner of the Hillcrest Motel in Sheffield, was gunned down last week after which police arrested 34-year-old William Jeremy Moore, Alabama-based news outlet al.com reported. Moore was arrested … Indian-American motel owner shot dead after altercation over room tariff

Haryana man sentenced for stealing $150,000 from elderly woman in US

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Sukhdev Vaid, 24, admits targeting elderly Americans via an international computer-hacking scheme that resulted in more than $1.2 million in total losses NEW YORK (TIP): An Indian national hailing from Haryana has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for his role in stealing $150,000 from an elderly woman in the US state … Haryana man sentenced for stealing $150,000 from elderly woman in US

28-year-old Indian-origin woman dies in flooding as severe weather batters Australia’s Queensland

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MELBOURNE (TIP): An Indian national has died in a flooding incident in Queensland as wild weather battered the region with severe rain and thunderstorms, the Indian High Commission in Canberra said on Friday, February 16. Expressing condolences, the Indian mission said it is in touch with the family and providing all possible assistance. “Heartbreaking tragedy … 28-year-old Indian-origin woman dies in flooding as severe weather batters Australia’s Queensland

9 Indians slapped with serious crime prevention orders for role in attempt to smuggle migrants, money laundering in UK

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The group was recently convicted of removing 15.5 million pounds from the UK to Dubai hidden in suitcases, as well as attempting to smuggle 17 migrants into the country LONDON (TIP): Nine Indian-origin members of a crime group in the UK received Serious Crime Prevention Orders (SCPO) to limit their ability to engage in serious … 9 Indians slapped with serious crime prevention orders for role in attempt to smuggle migrants, money laundering in UK

US-India Business Council launches task force to align leadership between two nations on artificial intelligence

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US India Business Council on Thursday announced the launch of its AI Task Force (AI-TF) which it said is a pivotal step in aligning US and Indian leadership on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The business body, which represents leading global companies operating across the United States, India, and the Indo-Pacific region, said … US-India Business Council launches task force to align leadership between two nations on artificial intelligence

Biden admin working ‘very hard’ to thwart attacks against Indian students: White House

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden and his administration are working very hard to thwart and disrupt attacks on Indian and Indian American students, the White House has said. The announcement by John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council in the White House comes amid a slew of attacks on … Biden admin working ‘very hard’ to thwart attacks against Indian students: White House

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna joins USISPF Board

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): IBM CEO Arvind Krishna has joined the Board of Directors of US India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF), an official announcement said on Thursday, February 15. Krishna, the 62-year-old Indian-American CEO among other things, is also a member of the Board of Directors of the New York Federal Reserve Bank and serves … IBM CEO Arvind Krishna joins USISPF Board

US House passes Quad bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US House of Representatives has passed the Quad bill which instructs the Biden administration to establish a Quad Intra-Parliamentary Working Group to facilitate closer cooperation between the US, Australia, India and Japan. Passed by a roll call vote of 379 to 39 votes, the ‘Strengthen US-Australia-India-Japan Cooperation’ or the Quadrilateral Security … US House passes Quad bill

Two years on, FIR filed on NRI’s property fraud plaint

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Brother among two arrested, two others booked LUDHIANA (TIP): An NRI belonging to the city has paid his gratitude to the Punjab Police for taking action on his complaint related to a property fraud done to him, without making him visit India amid his apprehension of threat to his life. The complaint pertained to Saggar … Two years on, FIR filed on NRI’s property fraud plaint

VISIT OF 20-MEMBER BUSINESS DELEGATION FROM FIEO TO GUATEMALA AND EL SALVADOR

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GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): India’s proactive engagement with the untapped Central American market underscores its aspirations to emerge as a leader among global South nations. This outreach has proven highly attractive to numerous Indian companies, catalyzing a significant increase in bilateral trade. Notably, this surge in trade has unlocked vast opportunities not only for large conglomerates … VISIT OF 20-MEMBER BUSINESS DELEGATION FROM FIEO TO GUATEMALA AND EL SALVADOR

SIGNING OF LOI FOR GUATEMALAN INTEROCEANIC CORRIDOR (GIC). (DRY CORRIDOR PROJECT ) IN GAUTEMALA

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February 15, 2024 GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): In recent times, Indian companies’ interest and involvement in Guatemala, particularly across sectors such as pharmaceuticals, automobiles, business process outsourcing (BPO), and textiles, has increased.  The establishment of Yash Pakka Inc, with an investment of US $350 million, stands out as a noteworthy initiative, showcasing how Indian enterprises are … SIGNING OF LOI FOR GUATEMALAN INTEROCEANIC CORRIDOR (GIC). (DRY CORRIDOR PROJECT ) IN GAUTEMALA

Supreme Court nulls electoral bonds scheme, seeks info on donors

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February 15, 2024 NEW DELHI (TIP): Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Supreme Court on Thursday, February 15,  declared “unconstitutional” the electoral bonds scheme that allowed individuals and companies to make unlimited anonymous donations to political parties. Noting that voters have right to know, a five-judge Constitution Bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud … Supreme Court nulls electoral bonds scheme, seeks info on donors

Tom Suozzi wins the special election for Congress

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The Indian Panorama was one of  the first newspapers to endorse Tom Updated February 15, 2024 NEW YORK (TIP): Tom Suozzi won back New York’s 3rd Congressional District seat that he earlier held for three terms. He defeated his less-known Republican rival Mazi Pilip, Nassau County legislator, by a double-digit margin. He flipped a Republican … Tom Suozzi wins the special election for Congress

Blitz India Editor-in-Chief to address the Indian community at the Consulate

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Journalists Beyond Borders to be launched at the event graced by leading media persons  February 16, 2024 NEW YORK (TIP): The Editor-in-Chief of Blitz India, Mr. Deepak Dwivedi,  will be the  keynote speaker at a major media event co-organized by the Consulate of India and The Indian Panorama on February 26. Mr. Dwivedi will speak … Blitz India Editor-in-Chief to address the Indian community at the Consulate

The Indian Panorama’s 18th-year gala Celebrates Talent, Commitment, Community

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Four persons to be honored for their singular achievements February 16, 2024 By Parveen Chopra HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP):  The Indian Panorama is celebrating its 18th year of publication with a Gratitude Gala on February 25 in a grand way. Says its Founding Editor and Publisher Prof Indrajit Singh Saluja, “I want to celebrate community, and … The Indian Panorama’s 18th-year gala Celebrates Talent, Commitment, Community

Globalization has failed to spur cosmopolitanism

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Globalization has bred apprehension among self-appointed custodians of religion that their people are losing faith in old orthodoxies. “Analysts of early globalization told us that the unimpeded progress of a homogenizing juggernaut of culture would sweep everyone up in a common coil. But the process has also produced an intensified, even irrational, sense of a … Globalization has failed to spur cosmopolitanism

Swimming against the current: How Suozzi won the special election

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The media is dumbfounded at how Suozzi won in an increasingly red district. The answer is simple: follow policies and programs that make common sense and benefit the people, and you will have their vote. Tom Suozzi has just proved that point to the nation! “There is little doubt that Suozzi won in a Republican … Swimming against the current: How Suozzi won the special election

Make the farmer feel heard & honored

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Let the ongoing protest not fester into a wound that becomes gangrenous “This protest could become a golden opportunity for PM Narendra Modi if he decides to turn the tables — offer ‘Modi ki guarantee’ to the farmers as well. Accept their demands; make them feel victorious. There is nothing that an Indian farmer won’t … Make the farmer feel heard & honored

“Citizens United” in USA vs India’s Supreme Court holding that anonymous electoral bonds scheme is violative of the right to information under Article 19(1)(a).

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It is said that my dear mentor, Tip O’Neill, the legendary Speaker of our House of Representatives, said “money is the mother’s milk of politics.” For democracy to function, we must have political parties to offer up their best candidates that can champion what their party’s platform is. Political parties to do their necessary work … “Citizens United” in USA vs India’s Supreme Court holding that anonymous electoral bonds scheme is violative of the right to information under Article 19(1)(a).