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New Jersey Leadership Program opens applications to increase South Asian youth participation in government and politics

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GUTTENBERG, NJ (TIP): The New Jersey Leadership Program (NJLP) announced that it has started accepting applications for the 2023 Summer Fellowship Program. The fellowship program seeks to introduce New Jersey-based South Asian youth to government and politics. Applications are due by Friday, February 28, 2023, and interested candidates may apply online at www.njlead.org. The NJLP … New Jersey Leadership Program opens applications to increase South Asian youth participation in government and politics

India’s Republic Day celebrated in Long Island

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MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello, Chairman of Human Rights Commission Dr Bobby Kalotee joined with Indian American Forum Chairperson Indu Jaiswal and Indian American Community from Long Island, celebrated the 74th Republic Day of India on January 26, 2023. The national anthems of the US and … India’s Republic Day celebrated in Long Island

Will Prime Minister Modi Restore Investors’ Confidence in Indian Markets and Regulatory Mechanism, Investigate Adani Group?

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Since 2014 under PM Modi, it has become a fashion and accepted norm in India that if you are a criminal and you belong to RSS family of organizations; you can hide behind “Fake Nationalism” or behind a false cry of “Hinduism is in Eminent Danger”. Under this magic formula, your every crime will go … Will Prime Minister Modi Restore Investors’ Confidence in Indian Markets and Regulatory Mechanism, Investigate Adani Group?

Taking the middle path

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Kickerline: Budget combines fiscal prudence with populism In its last full Budget before the 2024 General Election, the NDA government has attempted to strike a balance between economic and electoral considerations. With nine states going to the polls this year (including three this month), followed by the bigger battle for the Lok Sabha, the government … Taking the middle path

Hindenburg allegations

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Imperative for Adani Group, India to shore up investor trust The turmoil in the stock markets, largely caused by the sell-off of the Adani Group shares since late last week, has brought into sharp focus India’s regulatory framework, apart from the necessity of robust accounting practices. Investor sentiment suffered following the release of a report … Hindenburg allegations

G.E.O.R.G.E. Package

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“Make lemonade out of lemons” is a saying ingrained from an early age in students across the country to teach perseverance in the face of adversity. In essence, when faced with a bad situation, navigate the current circumstances to imagine a positive outcome. When it comes to George Santos, it’s far easier to imagine a … G.E.O.R.G.E. Package

Allow it to reign Supreme

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A ‘committed judiciary’ would spell the end of checks & balances in a democracy “The SCC system, like the proposed NJAC, or the systems now prevalent in advanced democracies can never be perfect, but it is the best in the circumstances. The judges, at least, are not political, though they have their own preferences. A … Allow it to reign Supreme

Indian American Shasti Conrad is the first South Asian elected for post of Washington State Democratic Party chair

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WASHINGTON , D.C. (TIP): Indian American political consultant Shasti Conrad has been elected as the new chair of the Washington State Democratic Party, becoming the youngest and first Indian American woman to serve as a state party chair in the US. Conrad, 38, a political consultant, ran unopposed, with the support of Gov. Jay Inslee, … Indian American Shasti Conrad is the first South Asian elected for post of Washington State Democratic Party chair

Indian American Harmeet Dhillon loses election to head Republican Party

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SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): Chandigarh-born Harmeet Dhillon has lost her bid to head the Republican National Committee (RNC) despite a spirited fight against the US party’s establishment that drew broad support. The current RNC chair Ronna McDaniels was re-elected on Friday, January 27,  at the Committee’s meeting in California despite criticism for having led the party … Indian American Harmeet Dhillon loses election to head Republican Party

First Indian American to win Miss World America Shree Saini joins prayer for World Peace

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SEATTLE (TIP): Shree Saini, the first Indian American to win the Miss World America title, joined a prayer for world peace at a function organized in Rajyoga Bhawan. She had come to meet her maternal grandparents Vijay Laxmi and Tilak Raj Sachdeva. Saini represented the US at Miss World 2021, and was the 1st runner-up, … First Indian American to win Miss World America Shree Saini joins prayer for World Peace

British Indian Princess Sophia Duleep Singh to be honored with a commemorative Blue Plaque in UK

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LONDON (TIP): Sophia Duleep Singh, the daughter of Maharaja Duleep Singh – the last ruler of the Sikh empire – and the goddaughter of Queen Victoria, is to be honored with a commemorative Blue Plaque in London. Princess Sophia was among the leading suffragettes who fought for women’s right to vote in 1900s Britain. The … British Indian Princess Sophia Duleep Singh to be honored with a commemorative Blue Plaque in UK

AAPI’s Women’s Leadership Forum Deliberates on Ways To “Advancing Women’s Health Through Awareness and Action”

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HOUSTON  (TIP): “Advancing Women’s Health Through Awareness and Action” was the theme at the much-anticipated Women’s Leadership Forum that featured extraordinarily successful Women Leaders representing a diversity of professions, involving public, private and government organizations, during the recently concluded Global Healthcare Summit organized by the American Association of Physici9ans of Indian origin (AAPI) in Visakhapatnam, … AAPI’s Women’s Leadership Forum Deliberates on Ways To “Advancing Women’s Health Through Awareness and Action”

US NGO based in Pakistan associated with terror organizations, alleges Congressman

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Congressman Michael McCaul, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, seeks a suspension of the funding to the NGO pending a full and thorough review of these allegations WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A US NGO based in Pakistan and receiving humanitarian aid from the US Agency for International Development is associated with designated terrorist organizations, an … US NGO based in Pakistan associated with terror organizations, alleges Congressman

Doval meets Blinken, exchanges views on wide range of global and regional issues

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during which they exchanged views on a wide range of global and regional issues and discussed deepening the bilateral strategic partnership. Blinken, who has just arrived from a trip to the Middle East, including Israel and Egypt, met Doval … Doval meets Blinken, exchanges views on wide range of global and regional issues

Four Indian American lawmakers appointed members of key US House panels

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Four prominent Indian American lawmakers — Pramila Jayapal, Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Ro Khanna — have been appointed members of three key House panels, reflecting the growing influence of the community in US politics. Congresswoman Jayapal has been named Ranking Member of the powerful House Judiciary Committee’s panel on Immigration, making … Four Indian American lawmakers appointed members of key US House panels

Indian diaspora in US holds protest in California against BBC documentary on PM Modi

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FREMONT (TIP): The Indian diaspora in Fremont, CA,  on Saturday. January 28  held a protest against the BBC documentary series “India: The Modi Question”. About 50 members, under the banner of “Indian Diaspora”, chanted slogans and marched through the streets of Fremont in San Francisco area of United States stating that they “reject BBC’s sinister … Indian diaspora in US holds protest in California against BBC documentary on PM Modi

NSE & BSE put 3 Adani Group companies under short-term surveillance

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Apart from Adani Enterprises, the other two firms listed by the exchanges are — Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone and Ambuja Cements NEW DELHI (TIP): As many as three Adani group companies, including Adani Enterprises, have come under short-term additional surveillance measure (ASM) framework of the BSE and NSE, according to the latest data … NSE & BSE put 3 Adani Group companies under short-term surveillance

The Indian Panorama Editor Indrajit S. Saluja among Top Indian Americans honored as Jewels of India

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Former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind released the  book  “Jewels of India” featuring 75 “Jewels” Parveen Chopra NEW YORK CITY (TIP):  It was a superb celebration of India and the Indian diaspora. In a glittering, power-packed event organized  by Maneesh Media here on January 28, 2023, none other than the former President of … The Indian Panorama Editor Indrajit S. Saluja among Top Indian Americans honored as Jewels of India

NY governor proposes $227 billion budget

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ALBANY, NY (TIP): New York Gov. Kathy Hochul presented a $227 billion state budget plan on Wednesday that includes more money for schools and public transit and raises taxes on cigarettes. She also put the spotlight on public safety, including another set of revisions to the state’s controversial bail reform laws. The governor’s plan includes … NY governor proposes $227 billion budget

The Election Year Budget favors for middle classes and the youth

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NEW DELHI (TIP): Two new classes of beneficiaries, tax relief to the expanding middle class and direct benefit transfer to 47 lakh youth over the next three years stand out as major hallmarks of the last full Union Budget of the incumbent BJP government, which is facing elections in nine states this year followed by … The Election Year Budget favors for middle classes and the youth

The Hindenburg Report on Adani conglomerate –

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Uproar in Parliament, Opposition seeks JPC probe: Houses adjourned without transacting business RBI asks banks for details of exposure to Adani Group Boris Johnson’s brother quits linked firm; B’desh questions ‘expensive’ power deal I.S. Saluja NEW DELHI (TIP): The Hindenburg-Adani issue rocked Parliament with both Houses adjourned for the day without transacting any substantial business. … The Hindenburg Report on Adani conglomerate –

INDIA GETS THREE NOMS FOR 95TH OSCARS®

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By Mabel Pais The 95th Oscars® nominations were announced on Tuesday, January 24 by Oscar®-winning actor-producer Riz Ahmed and actor Allison Williams live from the Academy’s (The Academy of Motion Picture Arts  and Sciences) Samuel Goldwyn Theater via a global live stream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org and the Academy’s digital platforms, an international satellite feed and … INDIA GETS THREE NOMS FOR 95TH OSCARS®

Jaipur Literature Festival- a Mahakumbh of Men of Ideas

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By Dr Yash Goyal Special Correspondent TIP JAIPUR (TIP): Described as the ‘greatest literary show on earth’, the Jaipur Literature Festival is a sumptuous feast of ideas. The past decade has seen it transform into global literary phenomenon having hosted nearly 2000 speakers and welcoming over a million book lovers from across India and the … Jaipur Literature Festival- a Mahakumbh of Men of Ideas

The soaring success of Pathaan is set to change the face of Indian cinema

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By Murtaza Ali Khan After a long smear campaign that tried to put it down, the highly-anticipated Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan has finally hit the theatres the world over. For the fans of Shah Rukh Khan, it is nothing less than a carnival. They are coming to the theatres in huge numbers which is … The soaring success of Pathaan is set to change the face of Indian cinema

REMEMBERING THE HOLOCAUST JANUARY 27

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By Mabel Pais Discover the incredible true story that inspired the film ‘PLAN A’ in the new non-fiction book ‘NAKAM’ from Prof. Dina Porat, former Chief Historian for YadVashem (Israel’s official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust – yadvashem.org). “This meticulous and empathetic study gives an overlooked chapter of Jewish history its due” writes … REMEMBERING THE HOLOCAUST JANUARY 27

FILMMAKERS FOR THE PROSECUTION

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Dir: Jean-Christophe Klotz l 2022 | USA/France | English & French w/Eng Subs 60m The Thrilling Story of How Motion Pictures Were Used to Convict the Nazis at the First Nuremberg Trial Adapted from a monograph by Sandra Schulberg, Filmmakers for the Prosecution retraces the hunt by brothers Budd and Stuart Schulberg for film evidence … FILMMAKERS FOR THE PROSECUTION

Sikh History This Week- January 27 to February 2

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27th January 1682       Janam Din Baba Deep Singh Ji. Known as Deepaa in his childhood, he was born on 14 Magh Sunmat 1737 to mother Mata Jeeonee and father Bhai Bhagtoo at Paahoowind, Amritsar. He is remembered as one of the most revered martyrs of Sikh history. 1846       Anglo-Sikh war was fought at village Aliwal, … Sikh History This Week- January 27 to February 2

It’s Belgium vs Germany in Hockey World Cup final

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Bhubaneswar (TIP)- Defending champions Belgium had to use all their experience to overcome a young and inspired Netherlands side and set up the title clash with Germany, who again saved their best for last to stun world No. 1 Australia. For the second game in a row, Germany fought back from 0-2 down. Having chased … It’s Belgium vs Germany in Hockey World Cup final

India beat New Zealand by 8 wickets to enter final

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Potchefstroom  (TIP)- Opener Shweta Sherawat smashed an unbeaten fifty after Parshavi Chopra’s triple strike as India notched up a comprehensive eight-wicket win over New Zealand to storm into the final of the inaugural Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup here on Friday, January 27. India restricted New Zealand to 107 for nine with Parshavi (3/20) leading … India beat New Zealand by 8 wickets to enter final

Happy tears for Sania Mirza as Grand Slam journey ends with loss in mixed doubles final

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Indian tennis star Sania Mirza capped her trailblazing Grand Slam career with a runners-up finish alongside “best friend” Rohan Bopanna in the Australian Open mixed doubles final in Melbourne on January 27. With Sania pairing up with her first-ever mixed doubles partner Bopanna, the duo went down 6-7(2) 2-6 to Brazilians Luisa Stefani and Rafael … Happy tears for Sania Mirza as Grand Slam journey ends with loss in mixed doubles final