“It’s a story of an ordinary man, doing an extraordinary job” says Manoj Bajpayee at the ZEE5 Global Special Screening of ‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’ in New Jersey EDISON, NJ (TIP) : On Sunday, May 14, Manoj Bajpayee stole the limelight at the exclusive screening of the much-anticipated courtroom drama ‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi … ‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’
BENGALURU (TIP): Siddaramaiah was sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka for the second time today. Karnataka governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of office and secrecy to Siddaramaiah at the overcrowded Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Also sworn in was DK Shivakumar as Deputy Chief Minister of the state. Eight more were sworn in as … Siddaramaiah sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister, 8 more sworn in as ministers
G7 favors stiffening sanctions against Russia HIROSHIMA (TIP): Leaders of the Group of Seven rich nations called on Friday, May 19, for a “world without nuclear weapons”, urging Russia, Iran, China and North Korea to cease nuclear escalation and embrace non-proliferation, a statement released by the White House showed. Russia’s nuclear rhetoric and stated intent … G7 countries call for world without nuclear weapons
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Rs 2,000 currency note, introduced after demonetization in 2016, will be withdrawn from circulation from September 30, said an RBI statement. RBI cites reasons Introduced after DeMo in 2016, RBI says objective achieved as notes in other denominations now adequately available. As 89% of the Rs 2,000 notes issued before March … RBI to withdraw Rs 2,000 currency notes from circulation
Says SEBI probe has drawn a blank NEW DELHI (TIP): There was no evidence of stock price manipulation in Adani Group companies, a Supreme Court-appointed expert panel — which looked into allegations levelled by US-based short seller Hindenburg Research on January 24 — has said in its report. A separate SEBI probe into alleged violation … No regulatory failure: SC panel on Adani
Publishers and editors reveal how they have been coping and the business strategies they have adopted. In 2020, India Abroad, known as the gold standard in ethnic newspapers in America, closed operations after 50 years in circulation. In 2022 New India Abroad was started by a different team. That tells you the story of Indian … Indian media in America faces challenges and opportunities
According to a report, Google swiftly filed H1B visa applications for international H1B hires, including software engineers, consultants, researchers, and various other roles, just a month after Sundar Pichai’s announcement of the company’s plan to cut 12,000 jobs. SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): Even as global tech giants are carrying out mass layoffs, several top Silicon Valley … Google, Meta, Amazon hiring low-paid H1B workers after US layoffs: report
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): More than 150 Thousand people from across the world will participate in the fourth World Culture Festival which is being organized by the Art of Living Foundation here later this year, the organizers have announced. District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser along with spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar kicked off the … 150 Thousand people from across the world to participate in World Culture Festival in US: Organizers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian American Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy wants to raise the voting age for most Americans to 25, unless they do at least six months of military service or pass a civic test given to immigrants. Ramaswamy’s campaign announced the biotech entrepreneur and “anti-woke” activist’s push for a US Constitutional amendment promoting … Indian American Republican Vivek Ramaswamy wants to raise the voting age to 25
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A senior US official on Monday, May 15, said far too many governments, including Russia, India, China and Saudi Arabia, continue to freely target faith community members, as the state department released its Congressional-mandatory annual report on international religious freedom that documents the status of religious freedom in countries across the world. … Far too many countries including Russia, India, China and Saudi Arabia continue to target faith community members: US official
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian American Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has called for legal immigration based on merit, talent and business needs and would stop allowing any immigrants into the country before immigration reform. Legal immigration should be dependent on factors such as merit, talent and business needs, she told the media on Sunday, May … Republican Nikki Haley for merit based legal immigration
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Trump-era Attorney General Bill Barr says he believes former President Donald Trump will be “very exposed” legally if he was playing “any games” with the documents marked as classified that were kept at his Mar-a-Lago estate. In an interview with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge Thursday, May 18, Barr also … Bill Barr says Trump’s classified documents case is his biggest legal risk: “I don’t think that argument’s gonna fly”
2000+ Turbans tied on people to educate about the significance of the Turban NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Ritu Saluja told The Indian Panorama that “Turban is a Sikh’s crown and stands for Equality, Justice, and Humanity. We celebrated Turban Day this year on May 06 at Times Square, as an expression of Sikh faith and … TURBAN DAY celebrated with much enthusiasm at Times Square, New York
A Sikh cab driver Sukhcharn Singh rescues the harassed family NEW YORK (TIP): Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, were trailed in their car by photographers as they left a New York City charity event Tuesday, May 16 night, briefly taking refuge at a police station before being whisked away in a yellow taxicab, according … Prince Harry and Meghan escape paparazzi in NYC taxi
Longtime AAPI community leader recognized ALBANY, NY (TIP): Michelle Wang was honored as a Woman of Distinction last night at the State Capitol. Michelle is President of the New York Chapter of Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs (APAPA) and a longtime community leader in New York City’s AAPI community, serving in leadership positions on … MICHELLE WANG HONORED AS WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AT THE NY STATE CAPITOL
New York is projected to face a shortage of almost 40,000 nurses by the year 2030 ALBANY, NY (TIP): Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation on Monday, May 15 to strengthen New York’s health care workforce. The legislation will help address the state’s nursing shortage, and allow nursing programs to provide up to one third of … New York Governor Hochul signs legislation to help with state nursing shortage
Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 8.30 A.M. to 11 A.M. NEW YORK (TIP): The Consulate General of India, New York is organizing a Beach Cleanup Activity on Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 8.30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Jones Beach, Long Island, NY. Community Members have been invited to join the activity. They may register … Indian Consulate organizes a Beach Cleanup activity at Jones Beach, Long Island
TORONTO (TIP): A handful of Indo-Canadians are among 102 candidates in fray for the Toronto mayoral election to be held for the remaining city council term of 2022-2026 following Mayor John Tory’s resignation early this year. The candidates for the June 26 by-election were certified by Toronto City Clerk John D. Elvidge. Born to Indo-Guyanese … Indo-Canadian candidates in race for Toronto’s Mayoral elections
TAMPA, FL (TIP): Mariappan Subramanian, a 32-year-old Indian employee of HCL Technologies, died on the spot after being hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing in Tampa Florida. Subramanian, who worked as a Test Lead with HCL Technologies, was hit by a car around 7:30 pm EST on Monday, May 15, at a pedestrian … Indian-origin techie run over by a car in Florida
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Last month, a young 33-year-old Indian American engineer was shot by her husband in their house in North Carolina. Nabaruna Karmakar was found dead with two gunshot wounds when the officers arrived at the couple’s home. The police arrested her husband, Michael Aron. Just earlier this month, the tragic mass shooting at … Indian Americans favor laws to check gun violence- Study shows
NEW YORK (TIP): Captain Pratima Bhullar Maldonado, an Indian-origin police officer has become the highest-ranking South Asian woman in the New York Police Department, a position she was promoted to recently. Maldonado runs the 102nd Police Precinct in South Richmond Hill, Queens. She was promoted to the rank of Captain last month, media reported on … Indian American Punjab-born police officer Pratima Bhullar Maldonado becomes highest-ranking South Asian woman in NYPD
SALT LAKE CITY (TIP): Ruma Chopra, an Indian American professor of history has been named dean of University of Utah’s School for Cultural and Social Transformation. She will begin her new role on July 1, 2023. Chopra will lead the school known as Transform, in its mission to examine the way bias, bigotry, inclusion and … Indian American Professor Ruma Chopra named Dean of Utah University’s Transform school
LOS ANGELES (TIP): Indian American A. Dylan Jadeja is set to become the new CEO of Riot Games, the developer behind smash-hit video games like ‘League of Legends,’ ‘Valorant’ and ‘Teamfight Tactics.’ Current global president Jadeja will succeed Nicolo Laurent later this year as Laurent moves into an advisor role, Los Angeles, California-based company announced. … Indian American A. Dylan Jadeja named as Riot Games’ next CEO
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian American Geeta Rao Gupta has been confirmed by the US Senate as the Ambassador at Large for Global Women’s Issues in the State Department. The department in a tweet on Friday, May 12 said it is looking forward to her efforts to promote women and girls’ rights through US foreign policy. … Indian American Geeta Rao Gupta to be Ambassador at Large for Global Women’s Issues
NEW YORK (TIP): Deloitte Global’s former Indian American CEO Punit Renjen has been elected a member of the prestigious SAP Supervisory Board and named deputy chairperson of the market leader in enterprise application software. The election of Renjen, 61 was supported by 99.21% of the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of SAP SE, in … Indian American Executive Punit Renjen appointed SAP Supervisory Board deputy chairperson
12th May 1710 Battle of Chaaper Chheri in which Nawab Wazir Khan was killed. 1979 Calcutta Gurdwara Burnt. 1984 Murder of Sri Ramesh, editor of Hind Samachar. 13th May 1665 Guru Tegh Bahadur reached Bilaspur. Guru Tegh Bahadur accompanied by his mother Nanaki, and members of his Darbar reached Bilaspur. Guru Sahib was attending the … Sikh History This Week- may 12, 2023, to may 18, 2023
Aries Ganesha says, this week, you’ll make experiences with relatives and close friends that you’ll cherish. You will feel better if you exude affection for everyone around you. The aspirations of your heart for this week will be fulfilled. This week, you’re also more likely to travel only a few miles with friends or relatives. … Weekly Horoscope – May 15, 2023 to May 21, 2023
May 15 Ganesha says you will experience a lot of happiness as your workplace environment improves. Interacting with influential individuals who can support your career is something you would do. It will be exciting and challenging to interact with new people. You would make more money, but you would need to start saving right away. … Birthday Horoscope- May 15 to May 21
NEW YORK (TIP): The Consulate General of India in New York and the Indian American Muslims of USA celebrated Eid al-Fitr with great enthusiasm and fervor. The event was attended by elected officials and other community members who extended their greetings and met with members of the Muslim community. The event started with a Quran … Display of the rich cultural heritage of India at the Eid celebrations at the Indian Consulate
NEW YORK (TIP): Neha wants to promote the Eastern culture, women in spiritual leadership position and empower humanity by creating films, content and opportunities which explore deeper truths, bridge the gap, between east and west, body mind and soul. Woman spiritual leader Sadhvi Ji left her cushy life to help people find their paths to … An evening of transportation to the Himalayas Filmmaker Neha Lohia and Woman Spiritual leader Sadhvi ji way