At only thirteen years old, Ava Walia has already accomplished what many spend a lifetime striving toward. Born and raised in Nassau County, New York, Ava, who celebrated her thirteenth birthday this July, is the newly crowned National All American Miss Preteen for the National American Miss (NAM) Organization. She holds a historic distinction: the … Story of a 13-year-old First generation Indian American
ALBANY, NY (TIP): On the 5th anniversary of the January 6, 2001 Capitol Insurrection, State Senator John Liu and Assembly Member Charles Lavine are calling for the passage of their legislation to require New York public schools to teach students about the true history of that fateful day. President Trump has characterized the insurrection that … LIU AND LAVINE CALL FOR PASSAGE OF THEIR LEGISLATION REQUIRING NY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO TEACH THE TRUE HISTORY OF THE ATTACK ON THE U.S. CAPITOL
NEW YORK (TIP): Xavier University President Ravi Bhooplapur recently announced a transformative $1.5 million philanthropic gift from Dr. Ganesh Bhat and Srimathi Bhat to Xavier Foundation Inc. In recognition of their extraordinary generosity and lifelong commitment to education and service, the auditorium at Xavier University’s new academic campus will be proudly named in their honor. … Xavier University President Ravi Bhooplapur Thanks Dr. Ganesh Bhat and Srimathi Bhat For Their Philanthropic Gift of $1.5 million
As 2025 comes to a close, so too does my tenure as your Manhattan Borough President. It has been a tremendous honor serving Manhattanites these past four years, and I know there is much more to do. Let’s continue to make our city affordable, healthy, and green. Together. Exactly four years ago I walked into … Reflecting on Four Years as Manhattan Borough President
Funding from the FY 2026 State Budget to Establish Eight Programs to Serve Adults with Mental Health Challenges Member-Driven Support Programs Provide Access to Social Support, Life Skills Training, Employment Resources, and Sense of Community NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The state Office of Mental Health today announced the availability of $6.6 million to markedly expand … New York State Announces $6.6 Million Available to Establish ‘Clubhouses’ Statewide
Hip fracture among the elderly is a significant health crisis. Frequently resulting from a simple fall in individuals with weakened bones due to osteoporosis, the mortality rate after such a fracture is striking, according to experts. This serious injury, a break in the upper part of the thigh bone – femur, near the hip joint, … Hip fracture health crisis among elderly; experts call for modifying home environment as deterrent
Scientists discovered that vitamin C from food travels through the bloodstream into every layer of the skin, boosting collagen and skin renewal. People who ate two vitamin C-packed kiwifruit daily showed thicker, healthier skin. The findings suggest glowing skin really does start from within. Scientists at the University of Otago, Faculty of Medicine Christchurch Otautahi, … Eating more vitamin C can physically change your skin: Study
Bananas are often dismissed as just a quick snack, but doctors say this everyday fruit can quietly support heart health, digestion, and immunity, especially during winter, when the body faces higher cardiovascular strain, sluggish gut function, and seasonal infections. “Bananas are rich in potassium and natural fiber, which makes them one of the simplest foods … A banana a day: What it does to your heart, gut, and immunity
You can prevent obesity and related health problems like diabetes, hypertension and hormonal disorders by changing a few lifestyle habits. Stop smoking, eat right at the right time, have a balanced diet and meditate, suggest experts. Here’s a detailed list of the lifestyle changes to make to keep obesity away: – Eat healthy: A balanced … Check obesity: Have heavy breakfast, light dinner, quit smoking
These days, with busy work schedules and constant distractions, relationships often don’t get the attention they deserve. It’s not always the grand gestures that keep love strong, but the small, everyday habits that partners build together. These simple actions create comfort, trust, and a sense of stability– making the bond feel safe and lasting over … Habits that build stronger bonds in a relationship, as per psychology
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By Mabel Pais COVER UP “Brilliant and damning… In refracting more than 50 years of crime and conspiracy through the prism of Hersh’s career as an investigative reporter, COVER-UP is also the deepest and most damning film that Poitras has ever made about truth in America — and the power to control it… A rare … FILMS OF NOTE
By Mabel Pais Sundance Film Festival (festival.sundance.org) at its 2026 annual fundraiser – CELEBRATING SUNDANCE INSTITUTE: A TRIBUTE TO FOUNDER ROBERT REDFORD will also honor three individuals for their work. This will take place on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Utah. During the evening, CHLOE ZHAO will receive the … 2026 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO FOUNDER ROBERT REDFORD AND HONORS THREE; AMONG THEM: GEETA GANDBHIR
Bangladesh on Dec 28 sharpened its rhetoric against India, with Dhaka accusing New Delhi of spreading a “misleading narrative” on the condition of minorities in the country and the Bangladeshi police claiming that suspects in the murder of radical student leader Sharif Osman Hadi had fled to Meghalaya, an allegation rejected by security agencies in … Bangladesh ramps up rhetoric, Indian agencies push back
Islamabad (TIP)- Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has revealed that he was advised to “hide in a bunker” when India launched Operation Sindoor in May. Zardari made the revelation while speaking at an event in Larkana, Sindh province, to mark the 18th death anniversary of his wife and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who was … Was advised to hide in bunker during Op Sindoor: Pak Prez Zardari
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and one of its most formidable political figures, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, after days of battling an illness. She was 80. Her party announced the tragic news of demise on its social media page, saying she passed away at around 6 am this morning, right after … Khaleda Zia dies at 80: Widowed by a coup, she went on to rule Bangladesh twice
Bangkok (TIP)- Thailand’s army accused Cambodia on Monday of violating a newly signed ceasefire agreement, reached after weeks of deadly border clashes, by flying more than 250 drones over its territory. The Southeast Asian neighbours agreed to the “immediate” ceasefire on Saturday, pledging to end renewed border clashes that killed dozens of people and displaced … Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones
Seoul (TIP)- North Korea said on Monday, Dec 29, it fired long-range strategic cruise missiles into the sea to test the country’s nuclear deterrence, days after it showed apparent progress in the construction of its first nuclear-powered submarine. Sunday’s launches were the latest weapons display by North Korea ahead of its planned ruling Workers’ Party … North Korea says it tested long-range cruise missiles
Jerusalem (TIP)- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump will meet Monday to discuss the ceasefire in Gaza, whose troubled opening months are stoking concern that regional fighting could resume in the new year. Trump is to host Netanyahu, his most frequent foreign guest, at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida after hearing complaints … Netanyahu meets Trump as Gaza ceasefire approaches crossroad
Islamic State militants clashed with police in northwest Turkey on Monday, Dec 29, leaving three police officers and six militants dead, Turkey’s interior minister said. At least eight other police officers and a night guard were wounded. The shooting occurred in Elmali district in Yalova province, south of Istanbul, as police stormed a house where … Six Islamic State militants and 3 police officers killed in clash in northwest Turkey
Shortly before Zelenskiy and his delegation arrived at Trump’s Florida residence, Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in a call described as “productive” by the U.S. president and “friendly” by Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov. Ushakov, in Moscow, said Putin told Trump a 60-day ceasefire proposed by the European Union and Ukraine would … TRUMP AND PUTIN SPEAK BEFORE ZELENSKIY MEETING
PALM BEACH (TIP)- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy were “getting a lot closer, maybe very close” to an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, while acknowledging that the fate of the Donbas region remains a key unresolved issue. The two leaders spoke at a joint … Trump says US and Ukraine ‘a lot closer’ on peace deal but ‘thorny issues’ remain
New Delhi confronts challenges that concern economic and energy security, global strategic stability, and regional security The year 2025 began as one of considerable promise for Indian foreign policy. After 2024, a year that was dominated by national elections and political recalibration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was expected to resume active diplomacy, with a full … A year of dissipating promises for Indian foreign policy
US-India relations have sunk to a new low, with the Cold War era distrust returning “As for the NSS, three things have so far been clarified. First, that Trump would like to, as it were, ‘circle the wagons’ and secure control over the western hemisphere, declaring North and South America as “out of bounds” for … 2025 : The year of Trumpism
JODHPUR (TIP): The National Alliance of Indian Organizations (NAIO) — a national umbrella organization dedicated to bringing together Americans of Indian origin across the United States — and its Founder Trustee , Mr. Naveen Shah, were honored during a grand community celebration hosted by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha in Jodhpur, India. The prestigious recognition took place … National Alliance of Indian Organizations is recognized at Grand BAPS Celebration in Jodhpur, India
Transforming Lives through Meditation, Ethical Living & Selfless Service Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher, an ambassador of peace, scientist, and an acclaimed author, offering a compelling vision for global harmony and oneness. He is the head of Science of Spirituality (www.sos.org), a nonprofit, non-denominational organization that focuses on personal … Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj- Ambassador of Peace
Kolkata (TIP)-West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone for ‘Durga Angan’, a cultural complex dedicated to Goddess Durga. At the event, she insisted that she was a “true secularist,” and dismissed accusations of “appeasement politics.” The BJP, however, hit back sharply and accused Banerjee of misusing land intended for industrial development, calling … ‘I don’t appease’: Mamata Banerjee’s pre-poll temple push, BJP bristles
New Delhi (TIP)- The defence acquisition council (DAC) on Monday gave its initial approval to the purchase of military hardware worth Rs 79,000 crore, including beyond-visual-range missiles, loitering munitions (kamikaze drones), long-range rockets, radars, and drone detection and interception systems, to boost the military’s combat readiness, the defence ministry said. The DAC, headed by defence … Missiles, kamikaze drones part of India’s Rs 79k-cr defence push
Brigitte Bardot, the screen siren whose portrayals of free-spirited ingenues made her the pride of France before she turned her back on movie sardom in 1973 to become an animal rights activist, has died at 91, according to French media and The Associated Press. She died at her residence in Saint Tropez, her foundation said … Brigitte Bardot dies at 91: What is the French cinema icon’s net worth?
Sydney Sweeney wants to make films that “save people’s lives.” In a recent interview with the BBC, the 28-year-old said she wants her movies to have an “impact.” This year, she starred in The Housemaid and the biopic Christy. Both films address domestic violence, which she thinks is a “prevalent” topic. The Euphoria star takes … Sydney Sweeney says she wants to do films that ‘save people’s lives’, calls The Housemaid ‘dream project’