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Five Indian Americans on Business Insider’s list of ‘Rising Stars of Wall Street’

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NEW YORK (TIP): Five Indian American are on Business Insider’s list of ‘Rising Stars of Wall Street,’ 25 young professionals under 35 rising up despite the challenges and grasping opportunities as they see them. As Wall Street navigates volatile markets, fewer deals, and plummeting company valuations, they are “on the runway to success,” as the … Five Indian Americans on Business Insider’s list of ‘Rising Stars of Wall Street’

Times Square Diwali to light up New York City on October 15

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NEW YORK (TIP): “Josh is very high as this year we are celebrating Diwali as well as Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav in Times Square on October 15,” says Neeta Bhasin, President & CEO of Diwali at Times Square (DTS), which is in its 7th year. The festival kicked off with the Flash Mob in the … Times Square Diwali to light up New York City on October 15

Indian Muslim delegation meets New Jersey lawmakers for probe in Hindu supremacist bigotry

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TRENTON, NJ (TIP): The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to peace, pluralism, and social justice, has urged New Jersey’s state legislators to condemn Islamophobic hate and bigotry being propagated by Hindu supremacists in the state, and seek an investigation into their links to India’s Hindu supremacist movement. An IAMC delegation met … Indian Muslim delegation meets New Jersey lawmakers for probe in Hindu supremacist bigotry

Federal Judge Blocks N.Y. Gun Law, Finding Much of It Unconstitutional

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NEW YORK (TIP): A federal judge on Thursday blocked large portions of New York’s new gun law, finding that the expansive restrictions on the public carrying of guns created by the measure were unconstitutional. The order, issued by Judge Glenn T. Suddaby, found that the state’s new restrictions on the carrying of guns in public … Federal Judge Blocks N.Y. Gun Law, Finding Much of It Unconstitutional

QUEENS GRAND JURY INDICTS MAN FOR HATE CRIME ATTACK ON MUSLIM WOMAN

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Defendant Allegedly Harassed, Then Struck Victim with Metal Pipe; Faces Up to 15 Years in Prison if Convicted QUEENS, NY (TIP): Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today, October 6, that Joval Cedeno, 41, has been indicted by aQueens County grand jury and arraigned in Supreme Court on assault as a hate crime and other … QUEENS GRAND JURY INDICTS MAN FOR HATE CRIME ATTACK ON MUSLIM WOMAN

Neutrality and abstention: On India’s stand in the Russia-Ukraine conflict

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India must take a stand against Russia’s bombing of civilians and annexation of territory Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s telephone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday, October 4, was a significant marker in the continuing war in Ukraine. While Mr. Modi has often spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin and also met him last … Neutrality and abstention: On India’s stand in the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Feasibility of freebies

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Political parties need to spell out financial ramifications Political parties have no qualms about promising all kinds of freebies to voters in the run-up to elections, even if the state’s coffers are empty or highly depleted. With the freebies coming under the Supreme Court’s close scrutiny, the Election Commission (EC) has proposed that the Model … Feasibility of freebies

Domestic terror poses challenges for democracies

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The US, which claims to be the prime target of global terrorism and has 67 ‘foreign terrorist organizations’ covered under its laws, has no provision like ours to ban domestic seditious organizations. Like India after the repeal of POTA and TADA, the US uses other penal laws for prosecution as it doesn’t have any law … Domestic terror poses challenges for democracies

Experts call for ‘pragmatic engagement’ with Pakistan

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A group of experts in the United States has called for “pragmatic engagement” with Pakistan, saying the US administration had pinned great hopes on their alliance, only to be “disappointed and frustrated.” Coinciding with the visit of Pakistan Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, the Pakistani Study Group in a report, “US … Experts call for ‘pragmatic engagement’ with Pakistan

1984 marks ‘one of the darkest years’ in modern Indian history: US Senator

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The anti-Sikh riots of 1984 mark “one of the darkest years” in modern Indian history, a US Senator has said, as he underlined the need to remember the atrocities committed against the Sikh community so that those responsible may be held accountable. Violence erupted in Delhi and other parts of the country … 1984 marks ‘one of the darkest years’ in modern Indian history: US Senator

Biden to pardon thousands convicted of marijuana possession under federal law

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WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP):  President Joe Biden on Thursday, October 6, announced he will take executive action to pardon thousands of people convicted of marijuana possession under federal law. “Sending people to prison for possessing marijuana has upended too many lives and incarcerated people for conduct that many states no longer prohibit,” Biden said in a … Biden to pardon thousands convicted of marijuana possession under federal law

The bewildering inner dynamics of Congress

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There are signs, however faint, that the popularity of PM Modi is fraying at the edges and people are not too happy with the govt indulging in political games, even as they are feeling the pinch in terms of inflation and lack of jobs. And this is the time for Opposition parties, especially the Congress, … The bewildering inner dynamics of Congress

Cricket match in Guatemala onMahatma Gandhi’s 153rd birth anniversary

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On the occasion of 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Indian Embassy and UKEmbassy organized a friendly cricket match with participation of Indian and British diaspora & Guatemalan cricket lovers inthe presence of Indian Ambassador Manoj Kumar Mohapatra and the British Ambassador Nick Whittingham.

Indian Mining expert delegation to El Salvador

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On their first day of visit, 4-member Indian Mining expert delegation to El Salvador under @ITECnetwork On Site Programme, inspected mining site of Santa Rosa de Lima in the presence of officials of @EconomiaSV  

Hindi in Guatemala

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As a part ofthe Indian Embassy’s endeavor to introduce Hindi in Guatemala, the Embassy organized ‘Introduction to Hindi Workshop’ in Guatemalan university @UNISgt, @IndianDiplomacy @iccr_hq

India expected to grow at a slowed down rate of 6.5% in FY22-23: World Bank

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The numbers were released as part of the World Bank’s twice yearly South Asia Economic Focus, titled, ‘Coping with Shocks: Migration and the Road to Resilience,’ ahead of the World Bank IMF annual meetings in Washington DC. The Indian economy is expected to speed up to 7.0% in the next fiscal year, … India expected to grow at a slowed down rate of 6.5% in FY22-23: World Bank

President Biden plans to celebrate Diwali at White House

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden has plans to celebrate Diwali at the White House this year, his spokesperson said. Details and nature of preparations have not been revealed yet. “Yes, he has plans to celebrate Diwali just like he did last year,” White House Press Secretary Karen Jean-Pierre told reporters at her daily … President Biden plans to celebrate Diwali at White House

Ambassador Taranjit Sandhu pays rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 153rd birth anniversary

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NEW YORK CITY (TIP): 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated in New York City on October 2, 2022. India’s Ambassador to the U.S. Taranjit Sandhu paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue in Union Square, and later addressed the gathering. He described Gandhi as a man who influenced world leaders and … Ambassador Taranjit Sandhu pays rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 153rd birth anniversary

Bharat Jodo Yatra:Congress President Sonia Gandhi joins Bharat Jodo Yatra in Mandya

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NEW DELHI (TIP): The Congress party is undertaking the 3,570-km ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ that began at Kanniyakumari on September 7, 2022 and will end at Srinagar covering 12 States in 150 days. The party’s biggest mass contact programme in the recent times will see 119 leaders, including former party president Rahul Gandhi. Congress President Sonia … Bharat Jodo Yatra:Congress President Sonia Gandhi joins Bharat Jodo Yatra in Mandya

Weekly Horoscope-October 10 to October 16

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Aries Ganesha says, due to your upbeat and optimistic energy, this week will be excellent for you. You must make sure that you do all jobs with complete confidence. Your share exchange earnings will rise this week. You’ll be working on the right tasks this week. The best time to change professions is not this … Weekly Horoscope-October 10 to October 16

Birthday Horoscope- October 10 to October 16, 2022

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 By Chirag Daruwalla – Son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla October 10 Ganesha saysalthough productive, this day’s returns will be gradual, so you must give it your all. While it will be better to conduct business today, partnerships and joint ventures should be absolutely avoided. You’ll feel disappointed and frustrated if you can’t get people to … Birthday Horoscope- October 10 to October 16, 2022

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in New York on September 18, 2022 to attend the United Nations General Assembly session

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India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in New York on September 18, 2022 to attend the United Nations General Assembly session. During his stay in the City, he met with United Nations officials, world leaders, diplomats, and the community. Jay Mandal, a well-known photographer, took hundreds of photographs of the visit of the … India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in New York on September 18, 2022 to attend the United Nations General Assembly session

Shreya Ghosal to celebrate her twenty years in Bollywood with an international music tour

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The renowned Bollywood singer Shreya Ghoshal known for her melodious and soulful voice and robust on-stage energy will headline a series of concerts across the world in different countries. As the world is working its way back towards normalcy after the pandemic, the music industry is also trying to bring back happiness and certain excitement … Shreya Ghosal to celebrate her twenty years in Bollywood with an international music tour

Indo – Canadians elated as park in Canada’s Brampton renamed as Shri Bhagavad Gita Park

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BRAMPTON (TIP): A park in Brampton in Canada was renamed as Shri Bhagavad Gita Park on Wednesday, according to a Haryana government statement. The park, spread over 3.75 acres, will have sculptures of Lord Krishna and Arjuna on a chariot and some other Hindu deities, it said. Lauding the initiative, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal … Indo – Canadians elated as park in Canada’s Brampton renamed as Shri Bhagavad Gita Park

Indo-Canadian Jaspal Singh Ahluwalia only Punjabi contesting Quebec Assembly election

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MONTREAL (TIP): A lone Punjabi candidate is contesting the Assembly elections in Quebec, a French-dominant area in Canada. Jaspal Singh Ahluwalia representing Bloc Montreal is in the fray from Vaudreuil seat. The elections are scheduled for October 3. Anju Dhillon has been representing the Punjabi community in the House of Commons from the French-speaking province, … Indo-Canadian Jaspal Singh Ahluwalia only Punjabi contesting Quebec Assembly election

Indian-origin man burnt alive in vehicle collision in Edmonton city

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EDMONTON (TIP): Gurkirat Singh (42), a transporter in Canada, who belonged to Gajjan Singh Wala village of Faridkot was burnt alive in a collision between two vehicles in Edmonton city of Alberta province on Monday, September 26. According to Gurdev Singh Khosa, father of the deceased, Gurkirat was returning from Fort McMurray to Edmonton in … Indian-origin man burnt alive in vehicle collision in Edmonton city

Canada Retaliates: Advises citizens to exercisecaution while in India

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By Prabhjot Singh OTTAWA (TIP): The Canadian government has advised its citizens to avoid travel to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and areas of Gujarat, Punjab and Rajasthan that are within 10 km of the border with Pakistan. Within two days of India issuing a travel advisory to its citizens planning short- or … Canada Retaliates: Advises citizens to exercisecaution while in India

PM Modi declares 36th National Games open at dazzling ceremony

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The 36th National Games was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a glittering opening ceremony evening in the presence of over 100,000 ecstatic spectators. In keeping with the Olympic convention, but with a modern twist, Gujarat’s swimming star Maana Patel brought in the symbolic Torch of Unity into the arena and handed it over … PM Modi declares 36th National Games open at dazzling ceremony

Jasprit Bumrah Ruled Out Of T20 World Cup Due To Stress Fracture: Report

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New Delhi (TIP)- In what could be a huge blow to India’s hopes of performing well at the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in Australia, premier paceman Jasprit Bumrah is set to be ruled out of the tournament with a back stress fracture, news agency PTI reported citing BCCI sources. While an official confirmation from … Jasprit Bumrah Ruled Out Of T20 World Cup Due To Stress Fracture: Report

Valvular Heart Disease: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

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The heart has four valves which tends to open and close to keep blood flowing into and out of the heart. The valves help to keep blood flowing in one direction, and open so that blood can be pumped out, then shut to keep it from coming back in but the valvular disease can happen … Valvular Heart Disease: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment