The festival of Vijayadashami or Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. This day is considered a very important day in Hinduism. This year, the festival falls on October 5, 2022. The word ‘Dussehra’ signifies the meaning of the festival itself. The word is formed from two words – … Dussehra: The triumph of good over evil
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was born on October 2, 1869, at Porbandar in Gujarat. He was an Indian lawyer, politician, social activist, and writer who led the independence movement against British rule. And during this process, people started to call him the father of the nation (Bapu). Mahatma Gandhi died on … Mahatma Gandhi – the unarmed warrior
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, or AIIMS, has asked its security staffers not to fetch tea and refreshments for doctors and other staff during duty hours and said they should be used only for the purpose they are engaged for. New AIIMS director, M Srinivas, on Thursday took a strong stand against senior … AIIMS orders security guards not to fetch tea, snacks for doctors, staffers
Minneapolis (TIP): A Chinese billionaire, one of the richest people in the world, is heading to trial in Minneapolis to defend himself against allegations that he raped a former University of Minnesota student after a night of dinner and drinks in 2018. Richard Liu, the founder and former CEO of e-commerce giant JD.com, has denied … Chinese tycoon Richard Liu faces civil trial in alleged rape
Brussels (TIP): Suspecting that the damage to two underwater natural gas pipelines was a sabotage, the European Union has warned of retaliation for any attack on Europe’s energy networks, a senior official said on September 28. “All available information indicates those leaks are the result of a deliberate act,” EU foreign policy chiefJosepBorrell said on … Europe vows retaliation if energy network attacked
Helsinki (TIP): Finland will close its border to Russian tourists from midnight local time (2100 GMT), which is expected to lead to a significant drop in cross-border traffic, the government said on September 29. The inflow of Russians is now seen as endangering Finland’s international relations, Foreign Minister PekkaHaavisto told a news conference. Entry for … Finland will shut border to Russian tourists from midnight
London (TIP): Western leaders fear that Vladimir Putin is planning a huge escalation of Russias faltering invasion of Ukraine with a deadly nuclear strike or an attack on European interests, media reports said. British and American spies believe there is ‘credible intelligence’ to suggest that the Russian President is preparing an attack that will turn … Western leaders fear Putin planning huge escalation of Russia’s faltering invasion of Ukraine
London (TIP): Britain could fine TikTok 27 million pounds ($28.91 million) following an investigation that found the short-form video app may have breached UK’s data protection law by failing to safeguard privacy of children using the platform. The investigation found that TikTok could have processed data of children under the age of 13 without appropriate … UK may fine TikTok $29 million for failing to protect children’s privacy
Lodwar, Kenya (TIP): In a dry river bed in Kenya’s arid northwest, pastoralists dig ever-deeper pits in an anxious search for water, as the region suffers its worst drought in 40 years, which has wiped out livestock and crops, deepening a hunger crisis. For the last four years the annual rains have failed across Kenya, … Northern Kenya faces hunger crisis as drought wipes out livestock
LONDON (TIP): Britain’s Indian-origin Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been named winner of the first-ever Queen Elizabeth II Woman of the Year award at a ceremony in London. The 42-year-old barrister, who was appointed to the Cabinet earlier this month by British Prime Minister Liz Truss, said it was the “honor of her life” to … Indian-origin Britain’s home secretary Suella Braverman wins first Queen Elizabeth II award
LOS ANGELES (TIP): Indian American doctor-economist Jay Bhattacharya has received the 16th Doshi Bridgebuilder Award in recognition of his consequential research focusing on the economics of health care around the world. When the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020, the Stanford University professor whose research has a particular emphasis on the health and well-being of vulnerable … Indian American doctor-economist wins 16th Doshi Bridgebuilder Award
BOULDER, CO (TIP): Four Indian American teens have received the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, a national award recognizing inspiring, public-spirited young people. Two others received honorary awards. Established in 2001 by author T.A. Barron, the Barron Prize is a nonprofit organization annually honoring 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have … Four Indian American teens receive Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
NEW YORK (TIP): Five Indian Americans are among nearly 80 preeminent women in business, along with select leaders in government, philanthropy, education, sports, and the arts, who will speak at the 2022 Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit. This year’s theme, “Realizing Your Power,” will be threaded through the three-day event at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, … 5 Indian Americans amongst 80 to address Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit
BROOKLYN, NY (TIP): The Medical Society of the County of Kings (MSCK) and The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) held a joint legislative meeting at Brooklyn Borough Hall on September15, 2022. Attendees included guest of honor Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Chairman of Health Committee Senator Gustavo Rivera, Assemblywoman Stefani Zinerman, … Medical fraternity opposes the Wrongful Death Liability Expansion Bill; urges Governor Hochul to veto the Bill
NEW YORK (TIP): An Indian American Uber Eats delivery person has been stabbed several times in an attack in the US by a career criminal with more than 100 arrests on his rap sheet, according to a media report. Bharatbhai Patel was stabbed on the Lower East Side, New York, on Tuesday by the ex-con … Indian American Uber Eats delivery person stabbed
“Significantly, a humiliating economic blockade by India in 2015 pushed Nepal to join the BRI in 2016. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh followed suit, all wanting to reduce dependence on India and diversifying their economic options. South Asian neighbors wish to expand their rail, road and maritime connectivity and enhance their security. They do not perceive … Neighborhood outreach critical for India
NEW DELHI (TIP): In a dramatic turn of events on Thursday, September 29, Congress veteran Ashok Gehlot walked out of the party presidential race and chose to stay as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan amid the organization’s insistence on one person, one post rule. Gehlot opted out of the race “taking moral responsibility for failing … Ashok Gehlot opts out of race for Congress chief
Inaction against anti-India forces is unacceptable With its advisory for Indians in Canada and those travelling to the country, New Delhi has sent as strong a message as any to the Trudeau government that it is fast losing patience with Ottawa for not paying heed to India’s serious concerns on issues of national unity and … Message to Canada
Self-destructive Congress triggers needless chaos The political crisis in Rajasthan, one of the mere two states ruled solo by the Congress (the other being Chhattisgarh), has demonstrated yet again the grand old party’s tendency to score own goals and allow things to spin out of control. It’s baffling that a party whose national footprint has … Rajasthan crisis
The rise in Russia’s industrial output in recent months has foxed western analysts. As long as the conflict continues, Russia can continue to sell its massive gas reserves — on which there are no sanctions yet — and make tidy profits. Besides, the US is in no hurry to end the conflict for its own … Russia-Ukraine war unlikely to end soon
Acting President of the Republic of Guatemala Inaugurated the Exhibition in the presence of diplomats from various countries I.S. Saluja in Guatemala City CAYALA CITY, GUATEMALA (TIP): The Embassy of India in Guatemala. hosted an impressive trade exhibition of Indian handicrafts from September 22 to September 24, 2022, in Cayala City, Guatemala. The 3-day exhibition, … Embassy of India in Guatemala Hosted a Trade Exhibition of Indian Handicrafts
NEW DELHI (TIP): In a significant ruling on reproductive rights of women, the Supreme Court held on Thursday, September 29 that all women are entitled to safe and legal abortion till 24 weeks of pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act and making any distinction on the basis of their marital status is … All women entitled to safe, legal abortion, says Supreme Court of India
Ian’s tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 415 miles, drenching much of Florida and southeastern Atlantic coast TALLAHASSEE (TIP): Hurricane Ian left a path of destruction in southwest Florida, trapping people in flooded homes, destroying the only bridge to Sanibel Island, damaging the roof of a hospital intensive care unit and knocking out power to … Hurricane Ian causes massive devastation in Florida with people trapped and 2.5 million without power
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The need to reform the UN Security Council cannot be denied forever, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said even as he noted that India never believed that revamping the top organ of the world body will be an easy process. India has been at the forefront of the years-long efforts to … Need for UN Security Council reform cannot be denied forever: Jaishankar
Acting President of the Republic of Guatemala Inaugurated the Exhibition in the presence of diplomats from various countries I.S. Saluja in Guatemala City CAYALA CITY, GUATEMALA (TIP): The Embassy of India in Guatemala. hosted an impressive trade exhibition of Indian handicrafts from September 22 to September 24, 2022, in Cayala City, Guatemala. The 3-day exhibition, … Embassy of India in Guatemala Hosted a Trade Exhibition of Indian Handicrafts
NEW YORK (TIP): Association of Indians in America, New York Chapter hosted the 35th DEEPAVALI festival Annual Benefit fundraising Gala and Fashion Show on Sunday September 18, 2022, at Muttontown Golf Club, a classy place with great ambiencewhich attracted our friends and supporters from Long Island, Queens, NYC, NJ and Westchester area. The cocktails were … AIA, NY hosts 35th Deepavali Benefit Gala with Honor Awards, and Khadi & Saree Fashion Show
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Hurricane Ian victims throughout Florida now have until Feb. 15, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This means that individuals and households … Hurricane Ian victims in Florida qualify for tax relief; October 17 deadline, other dates extended to Feb. 15
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (TIP): The Eye Foundation of America is proud to announce its publication of How to Live Like Gandhi: Life’s Little Rules by Dr. Narinder Kapur in celebration of the 153rd birthday of Mahatma Gandhi on Oct. 2. Kapur is an expert on Gandhi and a visiting professor of neuropsychology at University College London. Intended for … EFA Publishes How to Live Like Gandhi for Gandhi’s 153rd Birthday on Oct. 2
NEW YORK (TIP): The IRS, on September 29, published the latest executive column, “A Closer Look,” which features Darren Guillot, Small Business/Self-Employed Deputy Commissioner, discussing the use of voice and chat bots to improve the collection taxpayer experience. “Taxpayer service remains a top IRS priority, and we recently put in place some new technology involving … IRS introduces an Executive Column “A Closer Look”that covers a variety of timely issues of interest to taxpayers and the tax community
CHARLOTTE (TIP): The United States-based North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) has strongly condemned the incident in which a Sikh student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte was allegedly detained on the campus for wearing kirpan. Releasing the statement here, NAPA executive director Satnam Singh Chahal, said the whole world knew about the Sikh … North American Punjabi Association condemns Sikh student’s detention in US over kirpan