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China bans seafood from Japan after Fukushima nuclear plant begins its wastewater release

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OKUMA (TIP): The tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant began releasing its first batch of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean on August 24 — a controversial step that prompted China to ban seafood from Japan. People inside and outside the country protested the wastewater release, with Japanese fishing groups fearing it will further … China bans seafood from Japan after Fukushima nuclear plant begins its wastewater release

UK PM Rishi Sunak breaks Parliament’s code of conduct for failing to declare wife’s shares

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LONDON (TIP): UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak should have declared his wife’s stake in a company that was set to benefit from government cash, a parliamentary watchdog declared on August 24. Sunak vowed “integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level” when he came to power, after the short-lived tenure of Liz Truss and the scandal-hit … UK PM Rishi Sunak breaks Parliament’s code of conduct for failing to declare wife’s shares

IRS announces administrative transition period for new Roth catch‑up requirement; catch-up contributions still permitted after 2023

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WASHINGTON , D.C. (TIP): Today, the Internal Revenue Service announced an administrative transition period that extends until 2026 the new requirement that any catch-up contributions made by higher‑income participants in 401(k) and similar retirement plans must be designated as after-tax Roth contributions. At the same time, the IRS also clarified that plan participants who are … IRS announces administrative transition period for new Roth catch‑up requirement; catch-up contributions still permitted after 2023

Interest rates increase for the fourth quarter 2023 

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP):  The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will increase for the calendar quarter beginning Oct.1, 2023. For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 8% per year, compounded daily.  Here is a complete list of the new rates: 8% for overpayments (payments made in excess of the amount … Interest rates increase for the fourth quarter 2023 

‘Proud, glad to be your partner’: America hails India on Chandrayaan-3 moon landing

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WASHINGTON D.C.  (TIP): American politicians, newspapers and space research institutions hailed India Wednesday, August 23,  on the successful moon landing of Chandrayaan-3 as the country entered the elite club of three other nations — United States, Russia and China — that have a rover on the lunar surface. In the process, India became the first … ‘Proud, glad to be your partner’: America hails India on Chandrayaan-3 moon landing

Vivek Ramaswamy’s popularity surges with impressive fundraising post-debate

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian-American multimillionaire biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy’s popularity rating and online fundraising have surged, a day after his impressive performance at the first Republican presidential primary debate. According to the Ramaswamy campaign, the 38-year-old presidential aspirant raised more than USD 450,000, with an average donation of USD 38, in the first hour after … Vivek Ramaswamy’s popularity surges with impressive fundraising post-debate

Trump rakes up India tax issue; says would impose reciprocal tax if voted to power

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Former US president Donald Trump, who is seeking his term, has once again raised the issue of high tax by India on certain American products in particular the iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and has threatened to slap with reciprocal tax if voted to power in the 2024 presidential elections. During his first term … Trump rakes up India tax issue; says would impose reciprocal tax if voted to power

You would make America less safe: Haley tells Vivek Ramaswamy at Republican Party’s first presidential primary debate

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian-American US presidential aspirants Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy clashed during the Republican Party’s maiden presidential primary debate over foreign policy issues, with the former South Carolina Governor criticizing her rival and entrepreneur for lacking foreign policy experience and supporting Russia. Haley, 51, and Ramaswamy, 38, have been clashing over foreign policy … You would make America less safe: Haley tells Vivek Ramaswamy at Republican Party’s first presidential primary debate

Independence Day of India celebrated at Town of Oyster Bay

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OYSTER BAY, NY  (TIP): Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino hosted a celebration of the 77th Independence Day of India at Town headquarters on August 15. Mr. Saladino hoisted the Indian National flag and congratulated the Indian American community on the occasion. Members of the Indian American community participated.

Legislator Lafazan Honors East Norwich’s Award-Winning Junior Firefighters

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EAST NORWICH, N.Y. (TIP):  Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (D – Woodbury) recently honored the 19 members and eight advisors of East Norwich Volunteer Fire Company No. 1’s Junior Firefighters for their accomplishments in community service. The Juniors received the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Youth Group of the Year and … Legislator Lafazan Honors East Norwich’s Award-Winning Junior Firefighters

Indian American Vivek Ramaswamy is a ‘very promising candidate’, says Elon Musk

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP):  Indian American Republican presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy has received a big shout-out from Elon Musk, the billionaire Tesla and SpaceX CEO. “He is a very promising candidate,” Musk posted on X, formerly Twitter, after watching Ramaswamy’s video interview with former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson. He also reposted a snippet of the … Indian American Vivek Ramaswamy is a ‘very promising candidate’, says Elon Musk

Indian girl shot dead by boyfriend in US; family in India waits for her body

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LUDHIANA/NEW YORK (TIP): Social media activities of once a ruralite girl belonging to a small peasant family of Brahampur village in Ludhiana district cost her dear as she was shot dead by her friend after inviting her to Westfield Galleria Mall in Roseville, USA, on Saturday morning. The family, headed by Harwinder Singh alias Satnam … Indian girl shot dead by boyfriend in US; family in India waits for her body

Indian-origin UK based professor Jasjit Singh appointed by Singapore National University to internationally raise appreciation of Sikh way of life

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SINGAPORE (TIP): The prestigious National University of Singapore on Wednesday, August 23,  appointed UK-based Indian-origin academician Jasjit Singh as a visiting faculty to conduct lectures on Sikh beliefs and raise appreciation of the Sikh way of life internationally. Singh, 51, currently an associate professor at the UK’s University of Leeds, is considered a leading authority … Indian-origin UK based professor Jasjit Singh appointed by Singapore National University to internationally raise appreciation of Sikh way of life

Indian-origin Suri Sehgal gets Swaminathan Award for leadership in agriculture

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NEW DELHI (TIP):  Dr. Surinder (Suri) Sehgal, visionary agricultural entrepreneur, and founder of SM Sehgal Foundation (India) and Sehgal Foundation (USA), has received the prestigious Dr. MS Swaminathan Award for Leadership in Agriculture for 2022. The award is presented annually to an eminent agricultural expert who has made remarkable contributions towards enhancing food security, alleviating … Indian-origin Suri Sehgal gets Swaminathan Award for leadership in agriculture

Indian American Sikh leader who ‘threatened’ to burn gurdwara in California’s Bakersfield to appear in court

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Parminder Singh Aujla BAKERSFIELD, CA (TIP): A former Bakersfield city council Sikh candidate, who allegedly threatened to burn down a gurdwara in a California city, will be making a court appearance on August 31 for a preliminary hearing, a media report said. Rajvir Singh Gill, 60, was arrested in March on suspicion of trying to … Indian American Sikh leader who ‘threatened’ to burn gurdwara in California’s Bakersfield to appear in court

Indian American researcher Nalinikanth Kotagiri leads imaging study to speedily diagnose lung infections

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CINCINNATI (TIP): A federally funded study, led by an Indian American researcher Nalinikanth Kotagiri, looks to develop a new imaging method that can identify certain types of lung infections — in real-time — in order to speed up treatment for critically ill patients. Kotagiri, an associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the UC James L. … Indian American researcher Nalinikanth Kotagiri leads imaging study to speedily diagnose lung infections

Indian American Naeem Khan wins National Design Award for fashion

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NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American fashion designer Naeem Khan is among recipients of 2023 National Design Awards given by the New York-based Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Born and raised in India, Khan won the award in the fashion design category for creating “clothing that embodies beauty, glamour, and femininity while purposefully evolving his vision … Indian American Naeem Khan wins National Design Award for fashion

Indian American chef Jassi Bindra wins $10,000 ‘Chopped’ award

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DALLAS (TIP): Jassi Bindra, the Indian American chef known for his eclectic spin on Indian cuisine, won the $10,000 grand prize on a recently aired episode on the Food Network series “Chopped.” In the episode that aired on August 15, Bindra, co-owner and executive chef at Amrina in Woodlands, Texas, beat out three other chefs … Indian American chef Jassi Bindra wins $10,000 ‘Chopped’ award

Indian American family of Punjabi-origin owns Miss World America pageant

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SEATTLE, WA (TIP): An Indian-origin family now owns the Miss World America pageant, preliminary to the Miss World competition. The family comprises Ekta, who belongs to Abohar, and husband Sanjay Saini of Ludhiana. Earlier, they were appointed new national directors of Miss World America pageant. Last year, their daughter, Shree Saini, won the Miss World … Indian American family of Punjabi-origin owns Miss World America pageant

Congratulations to ISRO scientists for the historic landing of Chandrayan-3

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‘India has made tremendous strides in space exploration by landing the Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon’s south pole. It is a remarkable achievement for the scientific community in India that makes the whole nation proud of this pioneering effort.  We also owe a debt of gratitude to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who started the Chandrayan … Congratulations to ISRO scientists for the historic landing of Chandrayan-3

Kudos to ISRO for soft landing of Chandrayaan-3

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India  took a giant leap in the space domain on Wednesday as Chandrayaan-3’s lander module made a soft landing on the moon’s surface. Four years ago, it had been an agonizing case of ‘so near and yet so far’ as Chandrayaan-2’s lander ‘Vikram’ had crashed into the lunar surface minutes before the scheduled touchdown, even … Kudos to ISRO for soft landing of Chandrayaan-3

Concrete alliance: On the BRICS grouping and its expansion 

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BRICS found new purpose with its expansion, but also more contradictions If there was any doubt about the relevance of the BRICS grouping (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa), which held its 15th Summit in Johannesburg this week, the massive global interest in its outcomes should have put those to rest. Ever since the grouping, set up as a … Concrete alliance: On the BRICS grouping and its expansion 

41st India Day Parade in Manhattan drew large crowds

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Sri Sri Ravishankar, Actors Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Jacqueline Fernandez, NY City Mayor Eric Adams and Public Advocate  Jumaane Williams graced the historic event NEW YORK CITY (TIP): A crowd of over 100 thousand lined up to witness the 41st India Day parade. The streets came alive with different hues of color, culture, and diversity. … 41st India Day Parade in Manhattan drew large crowds

India becomes the first country in the world to land spacecraft on the Southern Pole of the Moon

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Indian Diaspora rejoices the conquest of the Moon I.S. Saluja NEW YORK (TIP) How important is the landing of Chandrayan 3 on the moon on August 23, 2023 can be gauged from the news coverage of the event. All major US newspapers including  The New York Times, and the TV channels including the CNN have … India becomes the first country in the world to land spacecraft on the Southern Pole of the Moon

President Trump booked, released from Fulton County Jail, Mugshot released

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Embattled Donald Trump has surrendered to authorities in Georgia on charges of plotting to overturn the state’s 2020 election results in an arrest that saw the first-ever mugshot of a former US president. Trump, 77, spent about 22 minutes inside the Fulton County Jail on Thursday where he was booked on felony … President Trump booked, released from Fulton County Jail, Mugshot released

India, Greece for strategic ties

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NEW DELHI (TIP) : India and Greece on Friday, August 25,  elevated their ties to the level of strategic partnership and agreed to have an institutional dialogue framework at the level of national security advisers during PM Narendra Modi’s daylong visit to Athens, the first by an Indian PM in 40 years. We will strengthen … India, Greece for strategic ties

‘LOVE IN EXILE’ TEAM GIVES US A SNEAK PEAK INTO THEIR RECORD

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By Mabel Pais (‘Love in Exile’ is a project) “manifestation in musical telepathy” – NPR. Do you want to get a sneak peak into ‘Love in Exile?’ The ‘Love in Exile’ team, in anticipation of their record of the same name, would like you to get a sneak peak into their record. The World Music … ‘LOVE IN EXILE’ TEAM GIVES US A SNEAK PEAK INTO THEIR RECORD

Embassy of India in Guatemala Organizes a string of programs to celebrate the 77th Independence Day of India

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GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): The Embassy of India in Guatemala celebrated the 77th Independence Day on August 15, 2023, with a fervent spirit of patriotism and unity with the participation of more than 200 Indian community and friends of India. The event commenced with Ambassador Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra unfurling the tricolor Indian flag, a symbol … Embassy of India in Guatemala Organizes a string of programs to celebrate the 77th Independence Day of India

INDIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY HONORED AT TIMES SQUARE WITH CHAKRA SCULPTURE

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By Mabel Pais Let’s honor the diversity that unites us  and the creativity that sets us free. Happy Independence Day! In honor of India’s Independence Day, August 15, The Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC), in partnership with The Consulate General of India (CGI) in New York and The City of New York (CNY), has inaugurated a … INDIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY HONORED AT TIMES SQUARE WITH CHAKRA SCULPTURE

WHO WILL BE THE NEXT “SASSY AWARD” WINNER?

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By Mabel Pais The search is on for the next great jazz singers! The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is accepting submissions for its 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Solo vocalists from around the world are encouraged to submit their entries before September 5, 2023, by visiting njpac.org/sarah-vaughan-international-jazz-vocal-competition. In the Fall … WHO WILL BE THE NEXT “SASSY AWARD” WINNER?