Ashook Ramsaran NEW YORK (TIP): New York Governor Hochul had proposed a multipronged plan to help fill the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s budget gap of nearly $3 billion by 2025 through a mix of new revenue streams, including $500 million a year from New York City. But lawmakers shot down the pillars of her plan. Both … Residential parking permits to help the M.T.A.
By Mabel Pais Wharton Arts at its Annual Gala on Thursday, March 9, 2023, honored former New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS) Artistic Director and Conductor Barbara Barstow posthumously with the Education Award. The award was presented by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Helen H. Cha-Pyo and accepted by Barstow’s husband, Bill Barstow. The event featured … WHARTON’S ANNUAL GALA HONORS TWO AWARDEES
China is playing a notable role in developments across the Indo-Pacific and the Gulf “China is now playing a notable role in developments across the Indo-Pacific. It has undermined US influence in the Gulf Region by getting Saudi Arabia and Iran to re-establish diplomatic relations. Moreover, with Russia flexing its muscles and expanding its influence … China’s growing influence
Naysayers are likely to attribute reasons other than quality to India’s ascent on the Oscars stage. That we are not only a huge movie-producing country but also a voracious entertainment-consuming one is often attributed as the trigger behind our growing eminence. That this is why Hollywood ropes in our big stars in its films and, … Oscars won, Indian cinema poised for greater glory
Most investments – but not all – are protected by a web of insurance Rising interest rates can be harmful to bank earnings. Silicon Valley Bank had a large portfolio of mortgage-backed securities with very low yields. As the Federal Reserve pushed interest rates up, those securities lost value. And as depositors demanded their money … Banks Are Failing: Is My Money Safe?
The US authorities are scrambling to protect depositors’ money after the back-to-back collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Silvergate Capital Corporation and Signature Bank, which were major lenders to the crypto sector and tech startups. In a desperate bid to affirm the stability and credibility of the American banking system, the Joe Biden administration has … US banking crisis: Lapses in regulatory oversight led to the collapse
The United States should find stability in ties with Russia to help end Ukraine war The high-altitude maneuvering between two Russian fighter jets and an American drone over the Black Sea, which resulted in the splashing down of the U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone on Tuesday, March 16 morning, has underscored the dangerous risks of the … Dangerous maneuvering: On the Black Sea encounter and the risks posed by the Ukraine war
From being a battle of corporate giants, the incredibly costly, complex and high-stakes business of making semiconductor chips has assumed the form of a geopolitical weapon. As governments respond to national security concerns brought out starkly by pandemic-era shortages and shifts in the global supply chain, India, too, has been paying more attention to ratchet … Chip pact with US: Boost to larger role for India in global supply chain
NEW YORK (TIP): An Indian-origin teen has won a prestigious high schoolers’ science prize of $250,000 for developing a computer model to predict the structure of RNA molecules that can aid in quickly diagnosing diseases. Neel Moudgal, 17, was announced the winner of the Regeneron Science Talent competition on Tuesday, March 14. Ambika Grover, 17, … Indian-origin teen Neel Moudgal wins $250K US science prize
NEW YORK CITY(TIP): Five eminent Indian-origin women were honored at the Indian Consulate on the occasion of the International Women’s Day. The Federation of Indian Associations, in association with the Consulate General of India in New York held its fifth annual International Women’s Day celebrations on March 8 and honored five women for their outstanding … Five eminent Indian-origin women honored at the Indian Consulate on International Women’s Day
NEW YORK (TIP): For New York City based musician Sanjana Nayak, who goes by the name SANJ, the release of her debut album Nightingale just a few days ago is a culmination of a passion project. SANJ’s music can be best defined as a fusion of silky Indian vocals that tap into her two decades … Indian American musician SANJ releases new fusion album named Nightingale
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US Senate has confirmed Indian-American flight test engineer Ravi Chaudhary as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for the US Air Force, one of the top civilian leadership positions in the Pentagon. The Senate on Wednesday, March 15, voted 65-29 to confirm the former Air Force officer’s nomination with more than a … Indian-American flight test engineer Ravi Chaudhary is confirmed by the US Senate as Assistant Secretary of Air Force
NEW DELHI / NEW YORK (TIP): India’s honorary consulate in Brisbane was forced to close briefly on Wednesday, March 15 after pro-Khalistan supporters blocked its entrance. Earlier on February 21, pro-Khalistan supporters, said to be from the outlawed Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), had fixed a flag outside the same building, which was later confiscated by … Aussie radicals block entry to Indian consulate in Brisbane
NEW YORK (TIP): Large U.S. banks injected $30 billion in deposits into First Republic Bank (FRC.N) on Thursday, swooping in to rescue the lender caught up in a widening crisis triggered by the collapse of two other mid-size U.S. lenders over the past week, a Reuters report said. Banking stocks globally have been battered since … Major US banks inject $30 billion to rescue First Republic Bank
NEW DELHI (TIP): India has welcomed the confirmation of U.S. Ambassador-designate Eric Garcetti by the Senate saying that New Delhi looks forward to work with him to advance bilateral relations. The statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) came as past comments from Mr. Garcetti on the human rights record of India became viral … India welcomes confirmation of Eric Garcetti as U.S. Ambassador
Both Houses put together functioned for just five minutes and 45 seconds on Thursday, March 16, as pandemonium breaks out over Rahul speech, Adani row NEW DELHI / NEW YORK (TIP): India’s both Houses of Parliament put together functioned for 345 seconds on March 16, 2023, with the ruling BJP unrelenting in its demand for … India’s Parliamentary Democracy on Test: Parliament logjammed with neither side relenting
Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this … St. Patrick’s Day
By Mabel Pais Interested in a film festival that is Socially Relevant to our times….. where the invisible is made visible, to awaken us to the marginalized? Head over to the tenth edition of The Socially Relevant™ Film Festival (SRFF) showcasing such films, March 16-31, 2023. In-person films screen March 17-19 and virtual films stream … FILM FEST AFFIRMS TODAY’S SOCIAL RELEVANCE
By Mabel Pais Flushing Town Hall (FTH, flushingtownhall.org) on Saturday, March 18 will host Celebrate Holi! (flushingtownhall.org/celebrate-holi) — a celebration of the new beginnings that come with the changing of the seasons. Holi, known as the Festival of Colors, is one of the most popular festivals in Hinduism. The festival is celebrated to welcome spring, … CELEBRATE WITH FTH THE FESTIVAL OF COLORS
By Mabel Pais Film highlights include Oscar nominated SHAUNAK SEN’S ‘All That Breathes’ The District of Columbia’s Environmental Film Festival (DCEFF) for its 31st edition returns to venues across the DC Metro for in-person screenings March 16-26, 2023. This hybrid Festival will also include a robust slate of virtual programming available to its audiences around … NATION’S CAPITAL FILM FEST INSPIRES ACTION
Ahmedabad (TIP)-Stru ggling with a recurring back injury, premier India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has undergone a successful surgery in New Zealand’s Christchurch and is expected to be out of action for six months. According to BCCI sources, the surgery was conducted “successfully” by Dr Rowan Schouten, an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in the management of adult … Jasprit Bumrah undergoes back surgery in New Zealand, likely to be out for 6 months
AHMEDABAD (TIP)- Usman Khawaja struck a majestic 180 and Cameron Green smashed his maiden Test hundred to power Australia to a series-high 480 all out on Day 2 of the fourth and final Test against India here on March 10. Khawaja and Green were the bedrock of Australia’s innings with a 208-run stand for the … Ashwin takes 6 as Australia score 480
Striker Sukhjeet Singh struck a second-half brace as India stunned world champions Germany 3-2 in their FIH Pro League match here today. It was India’s first outing after the World Cup debacle. It was the fifth match of the Pro League season for both teams. India relied on three quick goals on either side of … FIH Pro League: Sukhjeet Singh fires India to victory over Germany
Chants of “Bruno! Bruno!” reverberated around Old Trafford as the healing process began for Manchester United. The wounds from Sunday’s humiliating 7-0 rout by Liverpool remain fresh. But a 4-1 win against Real Betis in the Europa League was an encouraging response from Erik ten Hag’s players. None more so than Bruno Fernandes, who scored … Manchester United beats Betis 4-1 in rousing response to Liverpool rout
This is one of the best tiger reserves of the country, known to have “friendly” tigers and chances of sighting one here is reasonably better than many other tiger reserves of India. Along with this Ranthambore has one of the richest flora and fauna making it an absolutely must visit area Nestled in the foothills … Ranthambore: Best tiger reserve of India
New Delhi (TIP)-The Adani Group has repaid a $500 million bridge loan due Thursday, according to people with knowledge of the matter, adding to a slew of other payments as the Indian conglomerate works to restore confidence in its financial health after a scathing short seller report. The money was released to lenders on Tuesday, … Adani group repays $500 million bridge loan to regain investor faith: Report
Sheetala Saptami is considered an important festival in Hinduism. On the day of Sheetala Saptami, women fast for the whole day. As the name suggests, this day is dedicated to Sheetla Mata. Sheetala Saptami is celebrated almost all over India. Sheetla Saptami is considered with special significance and enthusiasm in rural areas. On this day, … Sheetala Saptami
President Joe Biden is proposing a series of new tax increases on billionaires, rich investors and corporations in his latest proposal for how Congress should prioritize taxes and spending. Biden’s budget request to Congress, which is slated to be released Thursday, calls for a 25% minimum tax on billionaires, according to a White House official … Joe Biden to urge 25% billionaire tax, levies on rich investors
Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), the fast-moving consumer goods arm and subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures (RRVL), on Thursday, March 9, announced the launch of the iconic brand, Campa, made for a new-age India. The Campa portfolio will initially include Campa Cola, Campa Lemon and Campa Orange in the sparkling beverage category. The launch of this … Campa Cola is back: Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance rolls out iconic beverage brand
The satellite has re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere and would have disintegrated over the Pacific Ocean. The Indian Space Research Organisation said it successfully carried out an “extremely challenging” controlled re-entry experiment of the decommissioned orbiting Megha-Tropiques-1 (MT-1) satellite. “The satellite re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere and would have disintegrated over the Pacific Ocean,” the Bengaluru-headquartered national … ISRO successfully carries out controlled re-entry experiment of aged satellite