Hong Kong/Beijing (TIP): China’s cybersecurity regulator on July 21 fined Didi Global Inc $1.2 billion, concluding a probe that forced the ride-hailing leader to delist from New York within a year of its debut and made foreign investors wary about China’s tech sector. Didi ran afoul of the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) when it … China fines Didi Global $1.2 billion for violating data security laws
Lahore (TIP): Imran Khan has demanded fresh general elections in Pakistan after his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party routed the ruling Pakistan Muslim League party in the crucial Punjab assembly by-polls, dealing a major blow to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif whose son HamzaShehbaz is all set to lose his post as chief minister. The election for the … Imran Khan demands fresh general elections in Pakistan after impressive show in Punjab by-polls
NEW YORK (TIP): The Federal Bureau of Investigation has added a 28-year-old Indian-origin woman, who has been missing from New Jersey for the last three years, to its list of “Missing Persons” and is asking for assistance from the public on her whereabouts. Mayushi Bhagat was last seen in the evening hours of April 29, … Indian-origin woman on FBI’s ‘Missing Persons’ list
NEW YORK (TIP): Aadrita Mukerji, an Indian American film and television writer originally from Kolkata, India, who worked on ‘The Endgame’ and ‘Reacher’, has struck an overall deal with Universal Television, media reported. Mukerji, who will write, develop and produce projects across all platforms for the USG studio, has already signed up to her first … Indian American writer Aadrita Mukerji signs deal with Universal Television
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The AAPI Victory Fund has appointed two Indian American community advocates to top jobs as part of efforts to educate, empower, and mobilize its 23 million-strong electorate ahead of 2022 midterm elections. Shehn Datta, a seasoned strategist who worked on President Barack Obama’s campaigns in 2008 and 2012, has been appointed National Political Director. … AAPI Victory Fund appoints two Indian Americans advocates to top jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Nahid Bhadelia, an Indian American infectious diseases physician has joined the White House Covid-19 response team as senior policy advisor for global Covid response. A Boston University School of Medicine associate professor of infectious diseases, Bhadelia is founder of BU’s Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases Policy & Research (CEID). She is taking … Indian American Physician Nahid Bhadelia joins White House Covid-19 response team
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Joe Biden has announced his intent to appoint Indian American entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank F. Islam to the Commission on Presidential Scholars. The 21-member commission, announced by the White House Friday, July 15, in a press release, includes prominent Americans from across the country in various fields. It will be chaired by Delawarean … Indian American Frank Islam named by Biden to Commission on Presidential Scholars
CHICAGO, IL (TIP): Rupi made us all proud by being the First ever Indian American to win this title and will be going for the Nationals in Las Vegas in August 2022 to compete for Mrs. American. Rupi Kaur has been in the USA since 2002. Her homeplace is Punjab, India. She migrated to USA … Rupi Kaur First Ever Indian American is Mrs. Illinois American 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, July 21, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus as new variants challenge the nation’s efforts to resume normalcy after two and a half years of pandemic disruptions, according to an AP report. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden was … US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19, has ‘mild symptoms’
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The green economy is diverse globally, but concentrated in a few countries and is bound to find new and emerging markets like India, said Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India’s Ambassador to the U.S.Green finance could become a bright and robust strand of the growing India-U.S. economic relations in the next 25 years, India’s … Green finance could be bright and robust strand of growing India-U.S. ties: Indian envoy Sandhu
SAN ANTONIO (TIP): Two men were indicted Wednesday, July 19, in the case of a hot, airless tractor-trailer rig found with 53 dead or dying migrants in San Antonio, officials said. A federal grand jury in San Antonio indicted Homero Zamorano Jr., 46, and Christian Martinez, 28, both of Pasadena, Texas, on counts of transporting … 2 Texas men are indicted in the migrant death-trailer case
Manchin’s refusal to back any climate proposal could doom action for years to come, given the strong likelihood of Republicans flipping the House in November. Sens. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) independently used the same term to describe Manchin’s stance this week: “Infuriating.” West Virginia’s population shrank 3.7% to 1,782,959 in 2021, from … A Senator Representing Fewer than 2 million Americans Hijacks the Agenda of 330 million Americans Multiple Times
Dormant for too long, civil society must learn to protect its exemplars “India is moving from majoritarianism to authoritarianism. Its indifference to margins, informal economics, minorities is increasing. Authoritarian socialites and other forms of communication, especially as media, add to the obscenity of the regime. An informal economy of truth was kept alive as memory … Fate of human rights in India
“We will force the BJP-led NDA Government to make a law that guarantees MSP for all farm produce,” SKM Leader Darshan Pal said hoping that the MSP law would be in place before the 2024 general elections “Our agitation is far from over. We will not sit quietly till our demand of getting legal sanctity … MSP: Farmers threaten to be back on streets in support of their demands
NEW YORK (TIP) New York City Mayor Eric Adams , on July 19, called for federal resources to assist with arriving asylum seekers in New York City, after -over the last several weeks -New York has experienced a sharp increase in asylum seekers from Latin America and other regions, with more than 2,800 individuals entering … MAYOR ADAMS CALLS FOR FEDERAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST WITH ARRIVING ASYLUM SEEKERS
HYDERABAD/CHICAGO (TIP):“The HPV Vaccination Initiative to prevent HPV related cancers including Cervical cancer was started by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), in collaboration with Tanvir Foundation concluded successfully in Hyderabad with a virtual program attended by leadership of AAPI and local participation by leadership of IMA Telangana on July 17th,” said … AAPI’s Cervical Cancer Vaccination Program Concludes in Hyderabad
Fretting about the current account deficit is warranted; fiscal space must also be reassessed In its latest review of the economy encompassing the period from June till July 10, the Finance Ministry is sanguine about India’s economic recovery and has asserted that major macro-economic risks have subsided over the past six weeks. The Government’s cautious … Deficit doubts: On concern over current account deficit
New Delhi can take comfort from likely waiver With the decks being cleared for an India-specific waiver of sanctions under a United States law that imposes punitive action against countries buying weapons from Russia, there is much to take comfort from another diplomatic high point after warding off an upset West over the cheaper oil … No US sanctions
The first Tribal woman , and the second woman to become the President in the Republic’s history NEW DELHI (TIP): Droupadi Murmu scripted history on Thursday, July 21, by becoming India’s first tribal woman President in the one-sided contest, defeating Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha. Murmu, 64, won by an overwhelming margin against Sinha after receiving … Droupadi Murmu Elected 15th President of India; will be sworn in on July 25
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY (TIP) A federal judge has denied a request from Edward and Linda Mangano to remain out on bail while they appeal their convictions. However, the judge has postponed their surrender date by another month. Mangano, 60, was convicted in 2019 of a string of charges related to accepting bribes in his position … Manganos cannot remain free on bail; start prison term next month, orders Judge Joan Azarack
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The wait for green cards for Indian applicants is likely to remain long, with 369,322 applicants having approved employment visa petitions awaiting visa availability, according to recent data from the US immigration agency. Almost all of these are applicants under the EB2 and EB3 (for professionals and skilled workers) categories, used by … Green card wait time likely to remain high for Indian applicants
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden plans to speak with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, by the end of the month at a moment of simmering tensions between the countries over Taiwan and trade, reports Reuters. “I think I’ll be talking to President Xi within the next 10 days,” Biden told reporters as he … Biden plans talks with China’s Xi Jinping soon over Taiwan and Trade
LONDON (TIP): Rishi Sunak on Wednesday clinched his place for the final leg of the race to succeed Boris Johnson and will go head-to-head with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss as one of two finalists to take charge as Conservative Party leader and British Prime Minister.Sunak won the fifth and final voting round of Tory MPs … Rishi Sunak clinches spot for final leg in UK PM race, faces Liz Truss
Shree Ganeshaya Namah!!! By Chirag Daruwalla Aries Ganesha says, this week, you will want to stay self-connected Dear Aries. you could blow a ton of money and resources on social outings with pals despite still managing your finances well. A thoughtful statement you affirm will make the week happy and joyful throughout. Notwithstanding the mental and physiological … Weekly Horoscope-July 18 to July 24, 2022
By Chirag Daruwalla – Son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla July 18 Ganesha says your knowledge is impeccable. All obstacles in your path will be easily conquered by you. Your dominance will cultivate leadership qualities that occasionally will force you to shoulder the entire load and polish you for approaching high job prospects. Your employer will … Birthday Horoscope-July 18 to July 24, 2022
By Mabel Pais “Chen’s phrases, part exoskeletal rigidity, part boneless grace, embodied an epic dignity.” – Village Voice The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company performs with Les Ballet Afrik and Ayodele Casel at Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage in a co-presentation with ALL ARTS on Friday, July 15, 2022 6-9 pm at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park … NAI-NI CHEN DANCE PERFORMS AT QUEENS PARK
By Mabel Pais “[the] universal and visual atmosphere is intoxicating, no matter your background…a wholly magnificent piece of live art.” – The Chicago Tribune The Ragamala Dance Company presents ‘Sacred Earth’ on July 22, 2022 at 8pm as part of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! at the Lena Horne Bandshell, 9th Street & Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, … RAGAMALA DANCE PERFORMS AT PROSPECT PARK
By Mabel Pais ROSHAN SETHI’S ‘7 DAYS’ – CLOSING NIGHT SATYAJIT RAY’S ‘JALSAGHAR’ – NARRATIVE NIKITA HATTANGADY’S ‘FALAFEL’ – SHORT The Asian Film Festival of Dallas (AFFD), 21st edition, takes place July 21-24 at the Angelika Film Center Dallas (5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, #230), and the Texas Theatre (231 Jefferson Blvd.) AFFD will screen 16 … ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF DALLAS (AFFD) RETURNS TO IN-PERSON
Dr Yash Goyal, Special Correspondent JAIPUR (TIP): As a little boy he used to make ‘gharonda’ (house) from wet sand during rainy seasons after school. He never imagined that one day he would be sculpting ‘moort-roop’ (statues) of heroes from metal cast against national emblems. He was never discouraged by his parents from playing in … The artist behind ‘Ashok Stambh’
Eugene (TIP)- Neeraj Chopra will carry a billion hopes into the World Championships for yet another landmark result and it shouldn’t be a surprise if long jumper Murali Sreeshankar also grabs a slice of history at the showpiece. Chopra is cherishing phenomenal results this season. From an 89.30 metres throw at the Paavo Nurmi Games … Neeraj looks to break new ground, dark horse Sreeshankar eyes glory at World C’ships