Neither Indira was India and India was Indira, nor will Modi be India and India be Modi. No individual is more than the nation. No party is more than the nation. No ideology is more than the nation. It is pathetic to find that those who until yesterday were critical of the Congress slogan: Indira … The agitating wrestlers deserve better standards of justice
In 1970 when the newly set up Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) conducted its first ever Matriculation examination, Rajinder Singh Bhatia of Government Model High School, Cemetery Road, Ludhiana, stood first in the State. He scored 753 marks out of a maximum of 900. Twenty-seven students, including nearly 50 percent boys of the same school, … What is wrong with Punjab boys?
As suspicion and distrust in Manipur run deep, returning to the status quo ante is now widely seen as amounting to a Hobson’s choice In a press statement issued on May 12, 10 Kuki-Zo legislators of the Manipur Assembly, seven of whom belong to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), called for a “separate administration”. … A critical juncture in Manipur
The country is appalled by the Centre’s response to the allegations made by sports celebrities “Yet, the government of a party that swears by Hindu family values and traditions refuses to ask this alleged molester to even step down. Why? Custodial interrogation is a sign of an accused losing his immunity or political clout. Since … Indian womanhood getting demeaned
“Modi has his nose in front on these considerations and also because of his communication skills. But if he needles his political rivals to the point of desperation, like what he is doing with the AAP in Delhi, disparate forces will stack up against him for sheer survival. Misusing powers to deter critics, while going … Much ado about the inauguration Oppn parties which boycotted the event should join hands to oppose Centre’s ordinance on Delhi
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ (TIP): Middlesex County Arts Institute has taken a significant step toward cultural preservation by repatriating historic cultural material from its museum collection to Peru. As an integral part of the American Alliance of Museum accreditation process, the Division of History and Historic Preservation meticulously identified culturally significant objects to be voluntarily returned … Middlesex County returns historic cultural material to Peru, strengthening cultural preservation efforts
BY PRADEEP TANDON NEW YORK (TIP): The magic of Hindi poetry was seen in the “Hasya Kavi Sammelan” of UP Association of New York. The auditorium at Nathaniel Hawthorne Middle School in Oakland Gardens, New York reverberated with laughter and applause on Saturday evening, May 20 2023. The occasion was the ‘Hasya Kavi Sammelan’ organized … “Hasya Kavi Sammelan” UPANY – Uttar Pradesh Association of New York
TRENTON, NJ (TIP): Gov. Phil Murphy is opposed to a broad tax cut plan for New Jersey’s seniors being pushed by a top state lawmaker and is willing to shut down the state government over the proposal, NJ Advance Media has learned. Murphy would veto the proposal if it’s sent to his desk as is, … Murphy opposes senior tax cut plan pushed by top N.J. Democrat, would shut down state over it
Parminder Aujla SACRAMENTO (TIP): California Governor Gavin Newsom has nominated two Indian Americans as Superior Court judges. While Sweena Pannu will serve as a Judge in the Stanislaus County Superior Court, Marsha Bipin Amin will serve as a Judge in the San Diego County Superior Court. Their nominations were announced by the Governor’s office in … Two Indian Americans nominated Superior Court judges in California
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): A leading India-born entrepreneur and author has been honored by New York City Mayor Eric Adams for her pioneering efforts to foster cross-cultural exchange and contribution to the city’s vibrant South Asian community. Anu Sehgal, founder and president of The Culture Tree, was honored with a citation by Adams at the … Indian American entrepreneur Anu Sehgal honored for boosting cross-cultural exchange
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A 17-year-old Indian-origin student in Missouri has won the prestigious Regeneron Young Scientist Awards of $50,000 for his research relating to the mpox virus. Saathvik Kannan of David H Hickman High School in Columbia was awarded for using biocomputational methods to understand the causes of heightened infectivity in the disease mpox after … Indian American teen Saathvik Kannan wins $50,000 Young Scientist award
OXON HILL, Md. (TIP): Dev Shah, an eighth-grader from Largo, Florida, spelled “psammophile” correctly to win the 95th national Bee and the $50,000 prize on Thursday, June 1. Charlotte Walsh, the hometown kid from just across the Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia, could not nail “daviely” in the preceding round. Walsh’s prize was $25,000 for … Indian American Dev Shah wins 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling ‘psammophile’
VANCOUVER, CANADA (TIP): In a suspected case of gang war, Punjab-origin gangster Amarpreet Samra was shot dead at south Vancouver in Canada when he was coming out of a wedding reception on Sunday, May 28 morning. The 28-year-old Samra was also called ‘Chucky’. ‘Chucky’ Samra was shot dead outside Fraserview Banquet Hall near Fraser St … Punjab-origin gangster Amarpreet Samra shot in Canada
WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): Indian American multi sports coach Jatin Patel is set to become the eighth individual since 1981 to receive Cricket Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award, according to a media report. Patel will join a list that includes West Indies legendary all-rounder Sir Garfield “Gary” Sobers and Michael Holding, Lloyd Dixon, Roy Sweeney, … Indian American multi sports coach Jatin Patel gets Cricket Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award
ALBERTA, CANADA (TIP): Four Punjabis have been elected to the provincial legislature of Alberta on Monday. A total of 15 Punjabis contested in Calgary and Edmonton. Sitting cabinet minister from United Conservative Party (UCP) Rajan Sawhney won from Calgary Northwest. Sawhney defeated Michael Lisboa-Smith of the New Democratic Party (NDP). Incumbent NDP MLA Jasvir Deol … Four Indo-Canadian Punjabis win Alberta provincial poll
LONDON (TIP): Birmingham has got its first British-Indian Lord Mayor in Councilor Chaman Lal after the local councilors of the West Midlands city of England chose him to represent it as its first citizen. Lal, who is from the Ravidassia community of British Sikhs, was born in the village of Pakhowal in Hoshiarpur before he … Chaman Lal becomes first British-Indian Lord Mayor of Birmingham
By Mabel Pais Featuring NARDEEP KHURMI’s LAND OF GOLD And many more The Austin (Texas) based Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF) presents films and events for its 25th Anniversary edition, featuring more in-theater screenings and programs than ever before, and filmmaker awards totaling $8K in cash prizes. The Festival takes place June 7-11 … AUSTIN CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF CINE LAS AMERICAS
By Mabel Pais TOO BIG FOR ONE CITY TOO BIG FOR ONE WEEKEND THE FESTIVAL ONLY NEW JERSEY COULD CREATE: NORTH TO SHORE June 2023 NJPAC produces first-of-its-kind celebration of music, technology, comedy, and film over three jam-packed weekends in June 2023 Watch the promo video – youtu.be/u8o8pcvbspA More than 60 new events featuring hundreds … NORTH 2 SHORE FESTIVAL INAUGURAL DOUBLES IN SIZE
By Mabel Pais MIDNIGHT SECTION – ESCAPE FROM TRIBECA ADIPURUSH – World Premiere Director: Om Raut | India | Action, Drama l 2h 54m | Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu w/Eng Subs One of India’s most expensive film productions of all time, ‘Adipurush’ is a fun, family epic brought to life with song and lavish … DESI FILMS & EVENTS ARRIVE AT 2023 TRIBECA FEST
By Mabel Pais The Mayo Performing Arts Center has launched a Creative Aging Arts program at the Cornerstone Adult Day Center in Morristown that will run through the end of June. “MPAC thanks the New Jersey State Council on the Arts for providing the funding to launch this innovative and exciting new program in partnership … MPAC WITH CORNERSTONE LAUNCHES CREATIVE AGING ARTS PROGRAM
BY MABEL PAIS Celebrate the continuation of Spring in NYC with the Tribeca Film Festival, June 7-18! Screening World Premieres: INDIA’S big-budgeted visual feast ADIPURUSH Director OM RAUT with Actors PRABHAS & KRITI SANON In the ESCAPE FROM TRIBECA Section Co-Director VISHAVJIT SINGH’s AMERICAN SIKH Among ANIMATED SHORTS South Asian House showcases the Indian diaspora … CELEBRATE CINEMA WITH NYC’S TRIBECA FILM FEST
HERRICKS, N.Y. (TIP): A woman was killed and several family members were injured in an overnight fire on Long Island., a CBS report says. The flames broke out around 3 a.m. Tuesday inside a split-level home on Lafayette Street in Herricks. “The flame was up to high above. It was horrifying,” neighbor Judy Landow said. … Indian American woman killed trying to save dog from raging house fire in Herricks, New York, family says
HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): The date for holding the 12th annual India Day Parade of Long Island has been announced: Sunday, August 27, 2023. Preparations are in full swing to celebrate India’s landmark 76 years of Independence (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav), IDP USA, organizers of the parade, have said. Prominent community leader Deepak Bansal has returned … The India Day Parade of Long Island is set for August 27
By Prabhjot Singh Defending champions India overcame a 0-1 deficit to defeat spirited Japan 3-1 for its second successive win in the AHF Junior Men’s Asia Cup Hockey Tournament at Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Sports and Entertainment in Salalah, Oman, on Thursday, May 25. With this win, India shares top spot with Pakistan with … India records exciting 3-1 win over Japan in Asian Junior Men’s hockey
With Vinicius Junior watching from the stands, Rodrygo scored the winning goal and raised his fist in solidarity with his Real Madrid and Brazil teammate. It was one of the many tributes to Vinicius in Madrid’s first game since the latest case of racial abuse against the player, who considered leaving the field after being … Madrid brimming with love for Vinicius
Ahmedabad Akash Madhwal’s breathtaking bowling performance against Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator will fill Mumbai Indians with confidence as they take on defending champions Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 here on May 26. Mumbai, riding on the magical figures of 5/5 produced by Madhwal at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday night, … Gujarat Titans brace for Mumbai Indians storm
A jersey worn by basketball star Michael Jordan while representing the United States during the 1992 Summer Olympics was sold at auction for $3.03 million on Thursday, May 25. The auction was run by Goldin, an online collectibles marketplace. The US basketball team, nicknamed “The Dream Team”, brought together some of the best players of … Basketball star Micahel Jordan’s Olympic jersey fetches over $3 million at auction
Ratings agency Fitch has put the US credit rating on watch for a possible downgrade on Wednesday, raising the stakes as talks over the country’s debt ceiling go down to the wire, and adding to the jitters in global markets. Fitch put the country’s “AAA” rating, its highest rank, on a negative watch in a … Fitch puts US credit rating on negative watch
If you are still looking for a break this summer, head to Dehradun, and check out a few options in the vicinity. Dehradun Like in our case, several hikers and holidaymakers tend to use Dehradun as the starting or transit point to explore spots that are located in the vicinity — either by self-drive or … Summer break in Uttarakhand
The festival of Ganga Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. This day is a special day for Hindus as well as all mankind. Ganges Dussehra falls in the months of May and June. On Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha Dashami on Monday and Hasta-nakshatra, this date is considered to … Ganga Dussehra