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Celebrating the Achievements of Indian American Physicians,AAPI’s Historic 40th Convention Concludes in San Antonio

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (TIP): The historic 40th annual convention organized by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) concluded at the world-famous Riverwalk Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio in Texas on Saturday, June 25th, 2022 with a Gala Bollywood Nite, during which a new Leadership Team led by Dr. Ravi … Celebrating the Achievements of Indian American Physicians,AAPI’s Historic 40th Convention Concludes in San Antonio

US newspapers continuing to die at the rate of 2 each week

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Country had 6,377 newspapers at the end of May, down from 8,891 in 2005: Media report NEW YORK (TIP): Despite a growing recognition of the problem, the US continues to see newspapers die at the rate of two per week, according to a report issued on the state of local news. Areas of the country … US newspapers continuing to die at the rate of 2 each week

SCOTUS Overturns  Trump era “Remain in Mexico”

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Immigrant advocates applaud ruling and call for swift action to ensure asylum seekers can access refuge at the border NEW YORK (TIP): In  a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States on June 30,  ruled that former President Trump’s Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), or Remain in Mexico program, can be terminated by the … SCOTUS Overturns  Trump era “Remain in Mexico”

Rev. Peter Cook of the NY council of Churches speaking about his deportation from India solely because he is a Christian!

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PM Modi understands potential of India-US relationship: Ambassador Sandhu

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi understands the potential of the India-US relationship and has played a key role in building trust between the two countries, India’s envoy to Washington, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, has said as he hailed the record USD 160 billion bilateral trade last year despite the pandemic. “As the head of … PM Modi understands potential of India-US relationship: Ambassador Sandhu

India Day Parade of Long Island set for August 7

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MINEOLA, NY (TIP):  In celebration of India’s 75th anniversary of independence, IDP USA will hold its 12th annual India Day Parade in Hicksville, Long Island on August 7, it was announced at the Curtain Raiser on June 21 held at the prestigious Nassau County Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola, NY. The event was attended … India Day Parade of Long Island set for August 7

Long Island Indo-American Lions Club President Indu Gajwani passes the baton to Dr. Sunil Mehra

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LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): The Installation Ceremony of the Long Island Indo-American Lions Club was held on June 22nd, 2022. PDG-T.J. Anand, PDG-Anthony Paradiso, Immediate past district governor-Terri Oster graced the occasion. Emcee of the evening was Anju Sharma, who welcomed all and highlighted the amazing work done by our club. The club is three … Long Island Indo-American Lions Club President Indu Gajwani passes the baton to Dr. Sunil Mehra

Gandhian Society hosts Interfaith Prayer Meet and Khadi Fashion Show in New Jersey

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PARSIPPANY, NJ (TIP): The Gandhian Society in partnership with Rotary Club and Zakir Husain Foundation organized an Interfaith Prayer meet and Khadi Fashion show in Parsippany (New Jersey) on June 26, 2022. The event was organized to pray for peace, understanding and spreading love/ brotherhood amongst all human beings and also to show cause the … Gandhian Society hosts Interfaith Prayer Meet and Khadi Fashion Show in New Jersey

Indian Christian Day: A Celebration of Christian heritage in India

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NEW YORK (TIP): The Indian Christian community of all rites and denominations in New York, New Jersey, “Connecticut area is all set to celebrate the two-thousand-year-old heritage of Christianity in India and the martyrdom of Saint Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ in AD 72 in Chennai.  Indian Christians from all Indian … Indian Christian Day: A Celebration of Christian heritage in India

Indian-origin man shot dead in parked vehicle in New York

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SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY (TIP): A 31-year-old Indian-origin man was shot dead in Queens here as he sat in a borrowed SUV parked down the street from his home, days after an Indian national was killed after sustaining an apparent gunshot wound to his head in the US state of Maryland. Satnam Singh was sitting … Indian-origin man shot dead in parked vehicle in New York

City of Bridgeport, Connecticut to support construction of International Standard Cricket Stadium and Practice Facilities in the city

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BRIDGEPORT, CT (TIP): The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut,  announced on June 30,  its support for the development of an International Standard Cricket Stadium and Practice Facilities in the city of Bridgeport, capable of hosting International level matches with an eye towards bagging a game or two in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup to be … City of Bridgeport, Connecticut to support construction of International Standard Cricket Stadium and Practice Facilities in the city

CHANCELLOR BANKS ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

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A School Without Walls Program will provide hybrid and fully virtual pathways for 200 rising 9th graders this fall NEW YORK (TIP): Schools Chancellor David C. Banks  announced , June 23, A School Without Walls Program, a new NYCDOE high school program offering students a new way of learning through Hybrid and Virtual schooling pathways. … CHANCELLOR BANKS ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Following Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade, New York City Council Women’s Caucus Unveils Legislative Package on Abortion and Reproductive Health Care

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Women Council members also announce intention to provide city funding for abortion care and support services CITY HALL, NY (TIP): In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Speaker Adrienne Adams and the City’s first women majority New York City Council unveiled a “NYC Abortion Rights Act” legislative package … Following Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade, New York City Council Women’s Caucus Unveils Legislative Package on Abortion and Reproductive Health Care

Theatre of the absurd: On Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair’s arrest

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Zubair’s arrest is another instance of the Centre’s characteristic intolerance Mohammed Zubair, co-founder of fact-checking website Alt News, is being made to pay for his role in drawing wide attention to the vile remarks made on live television by a ruling party spokesperson that caused international embarrassment to the Government. The inherent absurdity of the … Theatre of the absurd: On Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair’s arrest

Death of immigrants: 50 succumb to the dream of a ‘better life’ in Texas

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The death of 50 people, believed to be illegal immigrants, in San Antonio in the USA is the latest in a string of migration tragedies that have left humanity badly shaken. At least 46 bodies were found in an abandoned tractor-trailer in a remote back road in San Antonio, Texas, some 240 km from the … Death of immigrants: 50 succumb to the dream of a ‘better life’ in Texas

Doom and Gloom Shall Pass

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“Is there no virtue among us, if there be not, we are in a wretched situation?” – James Madison The bond between the world’s most powerful democracy and the world’s most populous democracy is so deep and enduring that while Columbus obviously made a mistake in thinking that he had discovered India when he landed … Doom and Gloom Shall Pass

Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first Black woman on the Supreme Court

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Ketanji Brown Jackson has been sworn as the 116th Supreme Court justice and the first Black woman to serve on the high court. She was sworn in on Thursday, June 30. The ceremony caps a months-long process that essentially began February, when President Biden, fulfilling a campaign promise to nominate the first … Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first Black woman on the Supreme Court

Divested of abortion right

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US Supreme Court demonstrates feudal retrogression As I See It “The constriction of liberty has disastrous consequences for women who wish not to deliver an unwanted child due to therapeutic reasons or because the fetus is the result of a crime against her or because she is a minor or her own life is in … Divested of abortion right

Significance of a global Indian Christian Day -July 3rd

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FIACONA (Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations of North America) has compiled a list of 761 attacks with a large percentage of those being mob attacks. As a Christian in India today, there is an increasing possibility that while at Church practicing his/her ancient tradition and worshipping Jesus through prayers and songs and communion, a … Significance of a global Indian Christian Day -July 3rd

Punjab: Shadow of Sangrur defeat robs “paperless” Budget of its sheen

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Putting behind the Sangrur Lok Sabha bye-election debacle, three-month-old AAP Government has tried to salvage some of its prestige by presenting the State’s first ever “paperless”. Tax free and please all Budget in Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Monday, June 27. While the ruling party claimed  “it is a historic Budget” – drafted in consultation with … Punjab: Shadow of Sangrur defeat robs “paperless” Budget of its sheen

Eknath Shinde sworn in as Maharashtra’s new CM with Fadnavisas Deputy CM

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MUMBAI (TIP): In what could be termed one of the biggest political surprises in the history of Maharashtra politics, the BJP on Thursday, June 30 announced that it will support rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde as the new Chief Minister, who took oath in a simple ceremony in the Raj Bhavan on Thursday evening, … Eknath Shinde sworn in as Maharashtra’s new CM with Fadnavisas Deputy CM

Gov. Hochul Wins Democratic Primary in New York

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NEW YORK (TIP): Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York took a crucial step toward winning a full term on Tuesday, easily fending off a pair of spirited primary challengers and cementing her status as the state’s top Democrat less than a year after she unexpectedly took office, says a New York Times report. The runaway … Gov. Hochul Wins Democratic Primary in New York

Dr. Vishwa P Adluri and Shri Rajiv Malhotra conferred the ICCR Distinguished Indologist Award

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NEW YORK (TIP): President of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe conferred the ICCR Distinguished Indologist Award for 2019 on  Dr. Vishwa P. Adluri and for 2020 on Shri   Rajiv Malhotra at the Consulate General of India in New York. The ICCR Distinguished Indologist Award was set up in 2015 by … Dr. Vishwa P Adluri and Shri Rajiv Malhotra conferred the ICCR Distinguished Indologist Award

Russian missiles rain down on Ukraine even as West pledges enduring support

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KYIV (TIP): Russian forces struck at targets in the Mykolaiv area of southern Ukraine on Wednesday and intensified attacks on fronts across the country as NATO members met in Madrid to plan a course of action against the challenge from Moscow. Reuter quoted the mayor of Mykolaiv City saying a Russian missile strike killed at … Russian missiles rain down on Ukraine even as West pledges enduring support

Yogini Ekadashi

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Ekadashi fasting holds an important place in Hinduism. Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Ashadha month is called Yogini Ekadashi. In this fast, the idol of Lord Narayana is bathed in the Ganges water and offered prasad, aarti is offered with flowers and lamps. In Yogini Ekadashi fast, donations should be given to poor Brahmins. By … Yogini Ekadashi

Indian women’s hockey team outclasses USA 4-0 to finish 3rd in debut season of FIH Pro League

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Rotterdam (TIP)- The Indian women’s hockey team produced a dominating performance to outclass USA 4-0 in the second-leg match to finish a creditable third in its debut season at the FIH Pro League here on Wednesday, June 22. The Indians had earlier defeated USA 4-2 in the first match of the double header on Tuesday, … Indian women’s hockey team outclasses USA 4-0 to finish 3rd in debut season of FIH Pro League

Wimbledon: Djokovic top seed in absence of Daniil Medvedev, Zverev

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World number three Novak Djokovic will head into next week’s Grand Slam Wimbledon 2022 as the men’s top seed. The defending champion is the top seed after the Russian world number one Daniil Medvedev got banned from taking part while German world number two Alexander Zverev is out due to injury. Wimbledon organisers in April … Wimbledon: Djokovic top seed in absence of Daniil Medvedev, Zverev

Ronaldo could leave United over lack of activity in transfer market: Report

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Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly concerned over the club’s lack of movement in the transfer market. United ended up 35 points behind champions City, who pipped Liverpool to the title by a point, as the Red Devils registered their lowest-ever Premier League points tally. Ronaldo is ‘worried’ about United’s current approach in the … Ronaldo could leave United over lack of activity in transfer market: Report

Serena wins on return

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Serena Williams returned to tennis after a year away with a doubles win at the Eastbourne International on Tuesday, June 21,   and while the American great reaffirmed her love for the game she said her future on the circuit remains uncertain. The 23-time Major champion had not played competitive tennis since limping out of her … Serena wins on return

Lifestyle changes to lower cholesterol

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High cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease and heart attacks. Medications can help improve your cholesterol. But if you’d rather first make lifestyle changes to improve your cholesterol, try these five healthy changes. If you already take medications, these changes can improve their cholesterol-lowering effect. Eat heart-healthy foods A few changes in your diet … Lifestyle changes to lower cholesterol