NEW YORK (TIP): A 27-year-old Indian-origin New York Police Department (NYPD) officer and nine others were honored by US President Joe Biden with the Medal of Valor, the country’s highest award for public safety officers. Sumit Sulan was honored at a White House ceremony on Wednesday, May 17, for shooting a convicted felon who killed … Indian-origin NYPD officer receives Medal of Valor
NORMAL, IL (TIP): An Indian American and three others have been selected among a pool of graduating high school seniors as a recipient of the Cutler-Bell Prize in High School Computing that empowers students to pursue computing challenges beyond the traditional classroom environment. Sirihaasa Nallamothu of University High School in Normal, Illinois, will receive a … Indian American high schooler Sirihaasa Nallamothu wins top computer science award
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the US in June, OFBJP is planning to welcome him with an ‘India Unity Day’ march in 20 major cities across America on June 18, organizers have announced. Modi will embark on his first state visit to the US at the invitation of … OFBJP gets ready to welcome PM Modi with unity march in 20 cities on June 18
SINGAPORE (TIP): A search and rescue operation involving several teams is under way around the Mount Everest Summit to trace an Indian-origin Singaporean climber who has been missing since Saturday, May 20. Teams consisting of three Sherpas each have been searching for Shrinivas Sainis Dattatraya (39), according to Prakash Chandra Devkota, the owner of Nepal … Indian-origin Singaporean climber missing Search under way around Mount Everest Summit
LONDON (TIP): An Indian-origin Sikh councilor has made history after being appointed as the new Lord Mayor of Coventry, a city in the West Midlands, England. As a Lord Mayor, Punjab-born Jaswant Singh Birdi will be the Chairman of the City Council, and as Coventry’s first citizen, he will be the non-political, ceremonial head of … Indian-origin Sikh councilor Jaswant Singh Birdi becomes 1st turban-wearing Lord Mayor of UK’s Coventry
MELBOURNE (TIP): The City of Parramatta Council in Sydney on Monday, May 22, elected Indian-origin Councilor Sameer Pandey as its new Lord Mayor. Pandey’s election to the post coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Sydney on Monday for a two-day visit at the invitation of his Australian counterpart. Pandey was first elected to … First Indian-origin Lord Mayor, Councilor Sameer Pandey elected in Australia’s Parramatta City Council
TORONTO (TIP): As many as 15 candidates of Punjab origin are in the fray for the Alberta provincial elections in Canada for which the polling is scheduled to be held on May 29 for all 87 constituencies. The two major political outfits — National Democratic Party (NDP) and United Conservative Party of Alberta (UCP) — … 15 Punjabi-origin in fray for Alberta provincial elections in Canada
LONDON (TIP): British Sikh entrepreneur Navjot Sawhney, founder of the Washing Machine Project providing low-income communities with accessible and sustainable washing solutions, is among 14 winners of the annual 21st Century Icon Awards in London. Sawhney won the Sustainability Rising Star Award for the Washing Machine Project and received the trophy at a ceremony on … British Sikh entrepreneur Navjot Sawhney among winners of UK’s Icon Awards
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 Listen to the announcements of the Governor … NJ PRIDES FIRST EVER NORTH 2 SHORE SUMMER FEST
By Mabel Pais The Human Rights Watch Film Festival (ff.hrw.org), now in its 34th year, presents in New York a full edition of 10 groundbreaking new films available nationwide in the United States, from May 31 to June 11, 2023. The New York festival will be back with a full program of in-person screenings at … HRW FILM FEST RETURNS TO NYC
By Mabel Pais Graduation is one of life’s most important and memorable milestones in the life of a student….. and teacher! Congratulations, Class of 2023! Seton Hall University (shu.org), while congratulating its 2023 graduates for a job well done, celebrates its 167th baccalaureate commencement ceremony on Monday, May 22, 2023, at 9 a.m. at the … INDRA NOOYI TO BE HONORED WITH HONORARY DOCTORATE
Rafael Nadal on Thursday , May 18, withdrew from the French Open because his hip injury has not healed and said he expects 2024 to be his final year in professional tennis. “It’s not a decision I’m taking, it’s a decision my body is taking,” said the 36-year-old Spanish superstar, who has played at the … Rafael Nadal to skip French Open for first time, may retire next year
Dharamsala- Devdutt Padikkal and Yashasvi Jaiswal hit crucial fifties as Rajasthan Royals kept their playoffs hopes alive with a four-wicket win over Punjab Kings in their final IPL league match here on May 19. Sent in to bat, PBKS were reeling at 50/4 but Sam Curran (49 not out) and Jitesh Sharma (44 off 28 … Royals beat Punjab by 4 wickets, keep playoffs hopes alive
Interim Chelsea manager Frank Lampard described Manchester City as currently the greatest team in the world and said the rest of the Premier League have to aspire to the high standards set by Pep Guardiola’s title-chasing side. City are poised to wrap up their fifth league crown in six years and are also in contention … Premier League teams must aspire to Man City’s standards says Lampard
Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will look to better his silver medal-winning effort in the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku in Finland on June 13, which will be his third competition of the season. The 25-year-old Chopra had won gold in the first leg of the prestigious Diamond League series in Doha on May … Neeraj Chopra looks to better silver effort in Paavo Nurmi Games
With palaces that still evoke the grandeur of their regal past, in literally every hamlet, and the Thar desert’s never-ending sand dunes that appear like golden-hued paintings, there’s no shortage of places to visit in Rajasthan that provide an ideal backdrop to a romantic escape. The Land of Kings—Rajasthan—is well known for its stunning heritage … Rajasthan: The Land of Kings
Vat Savitri Vrat is a Hindu festival which is a special festival for married women. This festival is also called Vat Amavasya. This festival is celebrated by married women. In this festival, the married woman makes a symbol of her love for her husband by tying a ceremonial thread around a banyan tree. The festival … Vat Savitri Vrat
New Delhi (TIP)- S&P Global Ratings on Thursday , May 18, affirmed India’s sovereign rating at ‘BBB-’ with a stable outlook and said sound economic fundamentals will underpin growth over the next 2-3 years. The stable outlook on the long-term rating reflects S&P’s view that India’s strong economy and healthy revenue growth will support its … S&P affirms India’s sovereign rating; outlook stable
New Delhi (TIP)- The Union government tweaked the imposition of 20 per cent Tax Collection at Source (TCS) on transactions through international credit cards and debit cards under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) from July 1 by clarifying that the applicability will only be after a limit of Rs 7 lakh has been breached in … Debit, credit cards not to be taxed for overseas spending up to Rs 7 lakh, says govt
Fuelled by robust market demand and higher revenue, InterGlobe Aviation on Thursday, May 18, flew into the profitability zone, raking in a net profit of Rs 919.2 crore in the March quarter. The parent of the country’s largest airline IndiGo, which had faced turbulence last year, had a net loss of Rs 1,681.8 crore in … IndiGo back in black; posts Rs 919-cr profit
Lenders accused one of India’s hottest tech companies, Byju’s Alpha, of hiding $500 million as part of a fight between creditors and the self-proclaimed biggest education technology company in the world. The allegation came out at a court hearing on Thursday, May 19, in Delaware, where Byju’s Alpha faces a lawsuit over who should control … Byju’s Alpha accused of hiding $500 million in default lawsuit
Planet Saturn has made a remarkable comeback to reclaim the title of the “planet with the highest number of moons”, surpassing Jupiter, which temporarily took the lead in February with its 12 newly discovered moons. A new study have unveiled an astonishing 62 new moons orbiting the ringed planet, bringing Saturn’s official count of natural … Saturn outshines Jupiter in ‘moon race’; total count at 145
Scientists on Friday said cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea are becoming more intense and lasting longer due to climate change. The researchers attribute the changes in the cyclogenesis, particularly over the Indian Ocean, to the increase in the global mean temperature. According to a study titled ‘Changing status of … Cyclones intensifying and retaining strength for longer duration
Microsoft has announced that Phone Link for iOS is now available to all Windows 11 customers, allowing iPhone users the ability to make and receive phone calls, send and receive messages via iMessage, access their contacts, and view phone notifications right from their Windows PC. “We are pleased to announce that Phone Link for iOS … Microsoft’s Phone Link for iOS now available to all Windows 11 users
Google has said it will delete personal accounts and their content that haven’t been used or signed in for at least 2 years. The company said it will purge the content in inactive accounts within Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Drive, Meet, Calendar), YouTube and Google Photos. While the policy took effect on Tuesday, it will … Google to delete all personal accounts inactive for 2 years
Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have for the first time developed mice with a defected human gene responsible for a rare genetic disease, an advance that may help to develop new therapies for people with the condition. Although animal models for congenital adrenal hyperplasia exist, this is the first to reproduce the human condition in … Scientists create first humanised mouse model for rare genetic disease
The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised against the use of non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases. The recommendation is based on the findings of a review of the available evidence which suggests that use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) does not provide any long-term benefit in reducing body … WHO advises against use of sugar substitutes for weight loss
The UK researchers have developed a novel algorithm based on artificial intelligence (AI) that may one day help doctors diagnose heart attacks quickly and with precision. According to researchers from the University of Edinburgh, the new algorithm, called CoDE-ACS, was able to rule out a heart attack in more than double the number of patients, … New AI model may soon help doctors diagnose heart attacks accurately
INGREDIENTS 200 gm grated cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon corn flour, 1 finely chopped green chilli, 1/3 teaspoon red chilli powder, 2 cup refined oil, 2 tablespoon gram flour (besan), 2 finely chopped onion, 1 inch finely chopped ginger, 2 tablespoon chopped, coriander leaves, 1 teaspoon salt For Filling 50 gm cheese cubes Method – In … Cheese Paneer Balls
Being a new mother is not only about a whole lot of joy and responsibilities, but also a few injuries that you have to handle. From carrying your baby on one hip to being the target of a tossed toy, there are a few things that can cause you serious harm. Here’s how to keep … Easy ways for new moms to avoid injuries