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Indian American Saratoga Springs Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi to run for New York state senate

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NEW YORK (TIP): Saratoga Springs Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi, an Indian American Democrat, has declared her candidacy for the 44th State Senate District in New York’s Capital Region. The district, encompassing Saratoga County, Niskayuna, and the City of Schenectady, is currently represented by Republican incumbent Jim Tedisco, who transitioned to this district after redistricting. Sanghvi … Indian American Saratoga Springs Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi to run for New York state senate

Indian American president of the Rockefeller Foundation Rajiv Shah appointed to New York Fed Board of Directors

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NEW YORK (TIP): Dr. Rajiv Shah, the Indian American president of the Rockefeller Foundation, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for a three-year term ending December 31, 2026. Shah, who has led The Rockefeller Foundation, a philanthropy whose mission is to promote the well-being of … Indian American president of the Rockefeller Foundation Rajiv Shah appointed to New York Fed Board of Directors

Indian origin doctor suspended by Singapore tribunal for improperly prescribing long-term sedatives

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SINGAPORE (TIP): A 61-year-old Indian-origin doctor has been suspended from medical practice for three years by a Singaporean tribunal after he improperly prescribed long-term sedatives to his patients, according to a media report on Thursday. “An Indian-origin doctor named Dr Maninder Singh Shahi has been suspended from medical practice for three years by a Singapore … Indian origin doctor suspended by Singapore tribunal for improperly prescribing long-term sedatives

Indian American community wants cops to step up action after robberies in store

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COLUMBUS, OHIO (TIP): An Indian-origin convenience store owner in the US state of Ohio has called for increased police action with robbers frequently targeting his shop despite a robust security system put up by him. Rakesh “Rocky” Patel has been selling beer, wine, and groceries at City Foods on East 12th Street and Chester Avenue … Indian American community wants cops to step up action after robberies in store

Indian American Impact Fund endorses Suhas Subramanyam Congressional campaign

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VIRGINIA (TIP): The Indian American Impact Fund dedicated to ensuring Indian American communities’ representation in the country’s political leadership and enfranchising the growing Indian American electorate, has endorsed Suhas Subramanyam’s campaign for Congress in Virginia’s 10th District. “I am excited to have the support of the Indian American Impact Fund,” Subramanyam stated in a media … Indian American Impact Fund endorses Suhas Subramanyam Congressional campaign

Indian American Neena Singh becomes first Sikh & Indian American Mayor in New Jersey

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MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, NJ (TIP): Blazing a trail, Neena Singh has become the first Sikh and Indian American woman mayor in New Jersey with her election as Mayor of Montgomery Township. “Today is a historic moment for our community and our entire state,” Singh said at the Township Committee’s reorganization meeting last week, according to MyCentralJersey.com. “I … Indian American Neena Singh becomes first Sikh & Indian American Mayor in New Jersey

Indian American Praveen Madan named CEO and publisher of Berrett-Koehler

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OAKLAND (TIP): Indian American strategy and transformation consultant Praveen Madan has been named as the new CEO and publisher of Berrett-Koehler Publishers (BK), described as a mission-driven publishing company, in place of David Marshall, who has retired. “I am deeply honored and grateful to have this opportunity to serve the global Berrett-Koehler community, which has … Indian American Praveen Madan named CEO and publisher of Berrett-Koehler

‘We lost hope’: ravaged Gaza nears 100 days of war

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KHAN YOUNIS (TIP): Bombed-out neighbourhoods, mass graves dug in the sand, spreading hunger and disease — as the bloodiest ever Gaza war nears 100 days, besieged Palestinians have endured ever new horrors. More than three months of relentless Israeli bombardment since the October 7 Hamas attack have taken a gruelling toll on Gaza’s 2.4 million … ‘We lost hope’: ravaged Gaza nears 100 days of war

Gabriel Attal is France’s youngest-ever and first openly gay prime minister

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PARIS (TIP): Gabriel Attal was named January 9 as France’s youngest-ever prime minister, as President Emmanuel Macron seeks a fresh start for the rest of his term amid growing political pressure from the far right. Attal, 34, rose to prominence as the government spokesman and education minister and had polled as the most popular minister … Gabriel Attal is France’s youngest-ever and first openly gay prime minister

A non-traditional candidate resonates with Taiwan’s youth ahead of Saturday’s presidential election

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TAIPEI (TIP): With Taiwan’s high-stakes presidential election just days away, a nonconformist candidate has been resonating with the island’s youth, seemingly more concerned with the dearth of good jobs and affordable housing than the looming threat from China. First-time voters are overwhelmingly drawn to Ko Wen-je, an outspoken surgeon-turned-politician who previously served as the mayor … A non-traditional candidate resonates with Taiwan’s youth ahead of Saturday’s presidential election

Donald Trump defies judge on the final day of New York civil fraud trial

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NEW YORK (TIP): Barred from giving a formal closing argument, Donald Trump still seized an opportunity to speak in court at the conclusion of his New York civil fraud trial Thursday, January 11, unleashing a barrage of attacks in a six-minute speech before being cut off by the judge. Trump spoke as the judge was … Donald Trump defies judge on the final day of New York civil fraud trial

South Africa accuses Israel of Gaza genocide at the World Court

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Says 22,100 people killed between mid-October and January 3 THE HAGUE (TIP): South Africa accused Israel on Thursday of subjecting Palestinians to “one of the most brutal aerial bombings in the history of human warfare” and called on the International Court of Justice to order an emergency suspension of its military operations to stop “the … South Africa accuses Israel of Gaza genocide at the World Court

Purity of electoral rolls remains a priority, says Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar

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VIJAYWADA (TIP): Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Rajiv Kumar has said that firm directions have been given to all “formations of bureaucracy” to ensure free and fair elections in Andhra Pradesh. Briefing the media here on January 10, after the two-day review meetings organized on the preparations for the general elections, Mr. Rajiv Kumar … Purity of electoral rolls remains a priority, says Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar

United States objects to providing defense material to Nikhil Gupta in Pannun case till appearance in New York court

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NEW YORK (TIP): The US government has objected to providing defense materials to Indian national Nikhil Gupta, detained in a Czech prison on murder-for-hire charges in a foiled assassination attempt on a Khalistani extremist, saying it will provide the information only upon his appearance in a New York court and arraignment in the case. Gupta, … United States objects to providing defense material to Nikhil Gupta in Pannun case till appearance in New York court

Amid China tension, US to send unofficial delegation to Taiwan

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Biden administration will send an unofficial delegation comprised of former senior officials to Taiwan shortly after the self-governed island holds an election for a new president this weekend, a move that could upset Beijing in an already-fragile bilateral relationship. A senior administration official confirmed the plan on Wednesday, January 10, without … Amid China tension, US to send unofficial delegation to Taiwan

Israel strikes Gaza ambulance, killing medics; Israeli military denies bombing

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KHAN YOUNIS (TIP): A heavy strike on January 10 brought down a two-story building in the central city of Deir al-Balah, close to its main Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, killing at least 20 people, according to hospital officials. A strike killed six people in an ambulance near Deir al-Balah, including four crew, a medical aid group … Israel strikes Gaza ambulance, killing medics; Israeli military denies bombing

Shelling kills 10 civilians in Sudan capital: Activists

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AL-JAZIRA (TIP): Ten civilians were killed on January 11 by artillery fire in a residential area of Khartoum, the capital of war-torn Sudan, pro-democracy activists said. Sudan has been gripped by nearly nine months of war pitting army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan against his former deputy, paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. … Shelling kills 10 civilians in Sudan capital: Activists

Hezbollah targets Israeli base to avenge killings in Lebanon

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BEIRUT (TIP): Lebanon’s Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah said it targeted an Israeli command base January 9 in retaliation for the killings of one of its commanders and the Hamas deputy leader. Hezbollah and its arch-foe Israel have been exchanging near-daily fire across the border since the Israel-Hamas war broke out on October 7. The Shiite … Hezbollah targets Israeli base to avenge killings in Lebanon

WARM UP THIS WINTER WITH GRAMMY® AWARD WINNING VIOLINIST & MORE

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By Mabel Pais “What the New Jersey Symphony has established, bringing music to the Garden State in schools and in six different cities, is a sincere accomplishment. And it’s never been better.” – nj.com The New Jersey Symphony (NJS) presents one of the foremost concert violinists in the world, Augustin Hadelich, in three performances with … WARM UP THIS WINTER WITH GRAMMY® AWARD WINNING VIOLINIST & MORE

BEAT THE WINTER BLUES THIS JANUARY AT MPAC

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By Mabel Pais The Morristown Performing Arts Center’s (MPAC, mayoarts.org) features a fun mix of January events, especially for families, to beat the Winter blues and get out for a fun outing. Here’s the list….. Face 2 Face: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 8 pm Friday, January … BEAT THE WINTER BLUES THIS JANUARY AT MPAC

CELEBRATE THE JOY OF MUSIC  WITH FIVE CHOIRS

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By Mabel Pais Nearly two hundred choristers in the New Jersey Youth Chorus (NJYC) present a Winter Concert on Sunday, January 21 at 4:00 p.m. at Ridge Performing Arts Center located at 268 South Finlay Avenue in Basking Ridge. “All five of our choirs look forward to lifting their voices to celebrate the joy of … CELEBRATE THE JOY OF MUSIC  WITH FIVE CHOIRS

More to marmalade than meets the eye

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The Congress needs a recipe to connect with the masses and revive its fortunes “Rahul’s Bharat Jodo Yatra has contributed to doing away with his ‘Pappu’ image. By any standards, it was an enormous feat of physical stamina and he stuck to his ideological message right through. It is difficult for his political rivals to … More to marmalade than meets the eye

Simultaneous elections are a rarity around the world

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“Fixed dates for elections to assemblies and federal parliaments are a more common feature than simultaneous elections at different levels of the political structure in a country. Canada, a federal polity with a parliamentary form of government, has enacted legislation at both the federal level as well as in its provinces, providing for a fixed … Simultaneous elections are a rarity around the world

An expanding Gaza war, with no endgame in sight

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As the Gaza conflict reverberates across the region, West Asia could sleepwalk into Armageddon “Targeted killings serve no useful purpose: while the deceased leaders are quickly replaced, the assassinations increase mutual hostility and escalate tensions. The worrying possibility is that Mr. Netanyahu might not be averse to a regional conflagration: following the political and military … An expanding Gaza war, with no endgame in sight

The Speaker’s court: On the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s ruling

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Maharashtra example shows why power to disqualify should be in independent hands The Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar’s ruling on the disqualification petitions filed by rival factions of the Shiv Sena demonstrates why the adjudicatory function under the anti-defection law should not be in the hands of Presiding Officers in the legislature. In a matter … The Speaker’s court: On the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s ruling

Bilkis Bano case : Supreme Court rightly cancels remission of convicts

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Righting a horrible wrong, the Supreme Court has quashed the Gujarat government’s decision to grant remission to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case. A pregnant Bilkis was gangraped and seven of her family members were murdered during the 2002 riots in the state. Sentenced to life imprisonment for committing these heinous crimes, the convicts … Bilkis Bano case : Supreme Court rightly cancels remission of convicts

Rift within INDIA

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TMC-Congress tussle bodes ill for the bloc Two major constituents of the Opposition’s INDIA bloc, the Congress and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), are at loggerheads over seat-sharing in West Bengal for the Lok Sabha elections. Reacting to reports that the TMC would spare only two seats for the Congress, state Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury … Rift within INDIA

CELEBRATING THE “INCONVENIENT” MLK

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By Mabel Pais UPTOWN HALL: THE INCONVENIENT KING Date:           Sunday, January 14, 2024 Time:           2:00 PM EST Location:     Apollo’s Historic Theater Price:       Free with RSVP Website:    apollotheater.org/event/uptown-hall-mlk-the-inconvenient-king PROGRAM The Apollo has a decades-long tradition of serving as a convener for its community as well as people from across New York City. That tradition continues as … CELEBRATING THE “INCONVENIENT” MLK

PBS DOCS MAKE OSCAR CONTENDING SHORTLIST

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By Mabel Pais This winter season of INDEPENDENT LENS, a Public Broadcasting Station’s subsidiary, presents two acclaimed, Oscar®-contender documentaries that will debut in January. ‘Beyond Utopia,’ the gripping story of families who risk everything escaping North Korea, and the documentary short ‘If Dreams Were Lightning: Rural Healthcare Crisis’ which explores the lives of people living … PBS DOCS MAKE OSCAR CONTENDING SHORTLIST

Governor cannot sack minister sans CM’s advice: Supreme Court

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Amid a raging debate over the role of Governors, the Supreme Court on Friday, January 5, said the Governor of a state had to act on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. A Bench led by Justice AS Oka dismissed an appeal against the Madras High Court’s order refusing to entertain a petition seeking … Governor cannot sack minister sans CM’s advice: Supreme Court