The Venice Film Festival is serving up one of the year’s buzzier films as its opening night selection in Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers.” The romantic tennis drama starring Zendaya, “West Side Story’s” Mike Faist and “The Crown’s” Josh O’Connor will have its world premiere out of competition at the 80th edition of the festival in September, … Zendaya and Josh O’Connor’s ‘Challengers’ to open Venice Film Festival
GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): The Odishi Dance troupe ‘SANKALP’ sponsored by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and led by Mrs. Kasturi Pattanaik, pioneering Odissi dance exponent; embarked on a captivating journey across Central America, showcasing the enchanting Odishi dance form. Their performances were held at various prestigious venues, each carrying its own cultural significance … ICCR SPONSORED SANKALP ODISHI DANCE GROUP CAPTIVATES AUDIENCES IN GUATEMALA, HONDURAS AND EL SALVADOR
GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): To commemorate the International Day of Yoga 2023, the Embassy of India in Guatemala organized a series of yoga events across Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. These events aimed to unite yoga enthusiasts from the Central American region and emphasize the significance of yoga in enhancing physical and mental well-being. The Embassy’s … International Day of Yoga celebrated in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador
MILAN (TIP): A fire at a retirement home in the early hours of July 7 in Milan killed six people, firefighters said, with “numerous” residents hospitalised. “Six people killed, numerous (others) suffering from smoke inhalation hospitalised. Dozens of people saved by firefighters who immediately evacuated the building,” the fire brigade said on Twitter. An AFP … Fire in Italy retirement home kills six
FRANCE (TIP): Dozens of marches against police violence in France have been announced for July 8 after authorities banned a memorial rally, fearful of reigniting the recent unrest that engulfed the country. Seven years after Adama Traore, a young black man, died in police custody, his sister planned to lead a commemorative march north of … Fresh protests against police violence planned in France
LVIV (TIP): Russia fired cruise missiles July 6 at a western Ukraine city far from the front line of the war, killing at least six people in an apartment building in what officials said was the heaviest attack on civilian areas of Lviv since the Kremlin’s forces invaded the country last year. Emergency crews with … Russian cruise missile attack on Ukraine city of Lviv kills 6 people and injures dozens
BEIJING (tip): China’s People’s Liberation Army sent 13 aircraft and 6 vessels into airspace and waters around Taiwan over the past 24 hours as of early on July 8, overlapping with United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to Beijing aimed at mending strained relations. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said it is monitoring the situation from … Keeping up pressure, China sends warships and fighter jets near Taiwan during Yellen’s Beijing visit
SEOUL (TIP): Japan’s plan to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant would have “negligible consequences” for South Korea, Seoul said on July 7 as it tries to assuage rising public concern. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) this week gave the green light for a decades-long project to discharge accumulated water from the … ‘Negligible’ impact of Fukushima water release on South Korea: Seoul
MOSCOW (TIP): A blast at a Russian explosives plant on July 7 killed six people and injured two more, emergency officials said. The explosion occurred as workers were dismantling equipment at one of the workshops of the Promsintez plant in Russia’s Samara region, some 800 kilometers (500 miles) southeast of Moscow, Russian state news agency … Blast at a Russian explosives plant kills six, injures two
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US lawmakers and influential Indian-Americans have condemned the attempted arson at the Indian consulate in San Francisco and called for expeditious action against those behind this “criminal act”. They also slammed the “violent rhetoric” against India’s Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu and said free speech does not mean a license … US lawmakers, Indian-Americans condemn attack on Indian consulate in San Francisco, seek action against perpetrators
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Biden administration has urged a court in California to deny the writ of habeas corpus filed by Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana and reiterated that he be extradited to India where he is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. A US court had approved Rana’s extradition to … Biden admin urges court to deny Tahawwur Rana’s petition against extradition to India
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A Silicon Valley-based startup co-founded by Indian Americans has raised USD 10 million to expand its manufacturing base in India and launch disruptive 5G and automotive solutions for its global customer base, it was announced on Wednesday. Co-founded in 2017 by John Mathew, Ajit Thomas, Tarun Thomas George, and Akhil A Zeeb, … Silicon Valley-based startup raise USD 10 million to expand its manufacturing base in India, launch disruptive 5G and automotive solutions
AUGUSTA, GA (TIP): An Indian American convenience store clerk died on the spot after being shot by two 15-year-old boys in what appeared to be a case of armed robbery according to police. Two teenagers have been taken into custody after the shooting. Mandeep Singh, 36, of Rosier Road in Augusta, GA, was pronounced dead … Indian American store clerk Mandeep Singh shot dead in Georgia by teens
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Dalai Lama’s kindness and humility serve as an inspiration to many around the world, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday, July 6, as he greeted the India-based Tibetan spiritual leader on his 88th birthday. Blinken also said the United States is unwavering in its commitment to support the … Dalai Lama’s kindness and humility serve as an inspiration to many around the world: Blinken
BOSTON (TIP): An Indian American attorney who once ran for a seat in the US House of Representatives has been indicted by a federal jury in Boston for defrauding clients of more than $5 million in escrow funds. Abhijit “Beej” Das, 50, was arrested last week in connection with a scheme to defraud a business-to-business … Indian American attorney indicted for defrauding clients
NEW YORK (TIP): Dr. Uma V. Mysorekar, an Indian American gynecologist and oncologist hailing from Bengaluru, Karnataka has received the Interfaith Center of New York’s 2023 James Parks Morton Interfaith Award. Named in tribute of The Interfaith Center of New York’s founder, the award recognizes individuals or organizations that exemplify an outstanding commitment to promoting human … Indian American gynecologist and oncologist Dr. Uma Mysorekar gets Interfaith Center of New York’s 2023 award
De Shields was honored alongside Wayne Ho, President & CEO of the Chinese-American Planning Council, and Mukund Padmanabhan, Founder of the Guru Krupa Foundation FLUSHING, NY (TIP): Flushing Town Hall, on June 15, held its annual gala, Around the World & Home Again. The gala celebrated the Smithsonian Affiliate’s mission to bring people together through … Broadway Deity André De Shields and Other Luminaries Honored at Flushing Town Hall’s Gala on June 15
NEW YORK (TIP): NYC Health + Hospitals , on June 30th, announced that Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Machelle Allen is among the honorees in this year’s list of ’50 Most Influential Clinical Executives’ by Modern Healthcare. These leaders were chosen by the prominent health care industry publication for their … DR. MACHELLE ALLEN RECOGNIZED BY MODERN HEALTHCARE AS ONE OF THE YEAR’S ‘50 MOST INFLUENTIAL CLINICAL EXECUTIVES’
BALDWIN, N.Y. (TIP): – To celebrate the start of summer, Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé (D – Freeport) recently partnered with the Baldwin Civic Association and Ridgewood Savings Bank to present “Music in the Park” at Silver Lake Park. Attendees enjoyed performances by musicians Stuart Markus and Gerry McKeveny at the recently renovated park. Legislator … Legislator Mulé, Baldwin Civic Association, Ridgewood Savings Bank Celebrate Summer at Silver Lake Park with ‘Music in the Park’
NEW YORK (TIP): NYC Health + Hospitals, on June 30, announced that five of its physicians were among 64 providers across 22 states and 34 specialties named to Castle Connolly’s inaugural list of ‘Top LGBTQ+ Doctors’ for their outstanding expertise, patient care, and contributions to the field of health care. The physicians who made the … NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS PHYSICIANS RECOGNIZED BY CASTLE CONNOLLY AS ‘2023 TOP LGBTQ+ DOCTORS’
New Delhi (TIP)- Amid a power struggle with his nephew Ajit Pawar, who revolted against his leadership and joined Shiv Sena-BJP government in Maharashtra, NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar will launch his statewide tour from Nashik to shore up support. Sharad Pawar, 82, will launch what he calls his mission to rebuild the party from the … As fight for NCP continues, Sharad Pawar launches mission to rebuild party
Pune (TIP)- DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar was attracted to the Pakistani Intelligence Operative, who used the alias ‘Zara Dasgupta’, and chatted with her about Indian missile systems among other classified defence projects, the chargesheet has said. The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of the Maharashtra police filed the chargesheet against Kurulkar, who was the director of one … DRDO scientist Kurulkar was attracted to Pak agent, talked about Indian missile systems: Chargesheet
Several people were killed in election-related violence in West Bengal as voting was underway on Saturday for the three-tier panchayat polls in the state, officials said. The polling started at 7 am in 73,887 seats in the rural areas of the state with 5.67 crore people deciding the fate of around 2.06 lakh candidates, they … West Bengal Panchayat Election: Several people killed as rural areas vote
New Delhi (TIP)- Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was summoned by Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court for the alleged sexual harassment of several women wrestlers on Friday, July 7. The court said that there was enough evidence against Brij Bhushan to proceed with the case. Additional Chief … Sexual harassment case: Delhi court summons WFI chief Brij Bhushan on July 18
Chandigarh (TIP)- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday made an impromptu visit to Haryana’s Sonepat district and interacted with people and spent time with farmers working in the fields. He also took part in paddy sowing, a senior party leader from the state said. Gandhi reached Sonepat district’s Madina village early on Saturday. “It was … Rahul Gandhi makes impromptu visit to Sonepat village; meets farmers
As assembly polls are awaited in the four key states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana this year, Union ministers and senior party leaders have been appointed as in-charges for each of the states on Friday by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As er media reports, the appointed in-charges are expected to play a … BJP appoints in-charges for 4 poll-bound states
In a meeting between National Security Advisers of both countries, the Indian side raised the issue of extremist elements in the UK threatening individual officers of the Indian High Commission and urged the British government to take strong action, including deportation or legal prosecution, against these elements. British NSA Tim Barrow is on an official … Rein in Khalistani extremists, Ajit Doval tells British NSA
PASADINA, CA (TIP): The California Institute of Technology, has recognized 13 faculty members including two Indian Americans with named professorships for early career and tenured faculty —the Institute’s most distinguished award. Smruthi Karthikeyan and Karthish Manthiram have been bestowed with Early Career Professorships, according to a press release from the leading private research university in … Two Indian Americans honored among 13 with named professorships by Caltech
DALLAS (TIP): Kerala native Ken Mathew has made history as the first Indian American and the first person of color to be sworn in as the Mayor of Stafford, a small seven-square-mile city in Texas. In a standing-room-only special meeting on June 20, Mathew, surrounded by his family members, was sworn in by Missouri City … Ken Mathew sworn in as the first Indian American Mayor of Stafford
TORONTO (TIP): Baltej Singh Dhillon, the first turbaned Sikh officer in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), has been appointed Chair of WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors, making him the first South Asian to hold the top post. Dhillon, a member of the Board since 2017, was appointed for a three-year term effective June 30 after … Indo-Canadian Baltej Singh Dhillon appointed Chair of WorkSafeBC Board of Directors