London (TIP): An explosion outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital on Remembrance Sunday has been declared a terror incident by the British police on Monday. The motive behind the attack, which ended in one fatality, remains unclear as Britain’s Counter Terrorism Police lead an investigation into the case involving a taxi explosion, alongside MI5 intelligence agency. A … Britain taxi explosion outside hospital declared act of terror
Melbourne (TIP): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison condemned the desecration of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Melbourne a day after it was unveiled by him. Morrison in a statement said he was “devastated” to hear that the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Australia Indian Community Centre in Rowville, Victoria, had been vandalised after … Australian PM condemns desecration of Gandhi’s statue in Melbourne
Seoul (TIP): South Korea said on Friday it scrambled fighter jets to respond to a group of Russian and Chinese warplanes that entered its air buffer zone unannounced. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected seven Russian and two Chinese military aircraft in the country’s air defence identification zone off its eastern coast. … Seoul says Russian, Chinese warplanes enter air buffer zone
KHARTOUM (TIP): Security forces shot dead at least 15 persons and wounded several others as thousands of Sudanese took to the streets on Wednesday on the deadliest day in a month of demonstrations against military rule, medics said. The protesters, marching against an October 25 coup across the capital Khartoum and in the cities of … 15 shot in anti-coup protests in Sudan
Today, in the absence of any other new initiative that would bring the two countries closer together, the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara remains both geographically and metaphorically a unique, lonely structure across a bleak landscape. Despite the growing chasm between India and Pakistan, the passage was opened once again ahead of Guru Nanak’s 552nd birth anniversary. … Guru Nanak’s Resting Place -Kartarpur: A pilgrim corridor across a bleak landscape
“The Vision and Mission of Oneness, as enunciated by Guru Nanak Rai Ji (circa 1469 to 1539) The Prophet of Unification of Humanity, is based on the premise: “There is One Light of Our Creator in All”. Hence, everyone is my own relative. I am a friend to all. The feeling of “the other” or … Satguru Nanak Sahib Ji: Prophet, Reformer, Poet, Farmer
The ‘Kirat’ (endeavor) philosophy, the ethos of work-culture, espoused by Guru Nanak Dev Ji revolves around the basic concepts of honest earnings, compassionate sharing and remembrance of Divine Noumenon to remain in a blissful state of equipoise. Guruji lived his entire life, in consonance with these revolutionary principles, aimed at Good of All. He ensured … Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s ‘Kirat’ philosophy, farming and plight of present-day Punjab
Estimates say 617 worshipers killed at houses of worship in the US in 20 years, between 1999 and 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US, which last week graded countries on the Freedom of Religion index, has come under attack for shortcomings on this score. Estimates said 617 worshipers were killed at houses of worship in … US under fire for attack on religious freedom in its backyard
WASHINTON, D.C. (TIP): US Congressman Andy Levin has welcomed the repeal of the three farm laws in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, November 19 announced that the government had decided to repeal the three farm laws, which were at the center of protests by farmers for the past year and appealed to the … US Congressman welcomes repeal of farm laws in India
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US regulators on Friday, November 19, opened up Covid-19 booster shots to all adults, expanding the government’s campaign to shore up protection and get ahead of rising Covid cases that may worsen with the holidays. Pfizer and Moderna announced the Food and Drug Administration’s decision after at least 10 states had already … US okays booster shots for all adults
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): When NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins launches to the International Space Station next year, her debut spaceflight will make history. Watkins is set to become the first Black woman to join the space station crew, and live and work in space on a long-duration mission on the orbiting outpost. The agency announced Tuesday … Jessica Watkins to be first Black woman on International Space Station crew
Global wealth tripled over the last two decades, with China leading the way and overtaking the US for the top spot worldwide, Bloomberg reported. NEW YORK (TIP): Global wealth tripled over the last two decades, with China leading the way and overtaking the US for the top spot worldwide, Bloomberg reported. A report by McKinsey … China overtakes US as world’s richest country
Five centuries ago, Guru Nanak undertook a worldwide journey to alert people of both the Sindhu civilization east of Sindh River Delta, and those of Turk civilizations west of Sindh Delta against clergy-concocted religion. Everywhere he visited, he advocated God as the virtual reality manifested in all creation. Thus, Guru Nanak’s God is realized through … Allegory: A Tapestry of Guru Nanak’s Travels
Time to rejoice: Guru Nanak has arrived to redeem humanity Guru Nanak, a great advocate of humanism of the 15th century of India is considered as the model of interreligious harmony. He dedicated his whole life to promote harmony among the people of different faiths. Unlike an ordinary man, from his boyhood Nanak started to … MESSAGE
Modi obviously calculated that advantage lay in taking a step back on farm laws The BJP can live with defeats in smaller states, but winning Uttar Pradesh in 2022 is essential for the party, or else 2024 becomes dicey. “Modi must have calculated that at the end of the day, he will be able to … It had to be done – for UP
That each day, Indians govern themselves in a pluralist democracy is testimony to his deeds and words. It is the edifice of democracy that Nehru constructed that remains the most indispensable pillar of his contributions to India. “It was by no means axiomatic that a country like India, riven by so many internal differences and … The enduring relevance of Nehru’s legacy
EDISON, NJ (TIP): Indian American Samip “Sam” Joshi, 32, is set to become Edison, New Jersey’s first South Asian and youngest mayor on Jan 1. Son of Indian immigrants, Joshi would replace Democratic Mayor Thomas Lankey whose term ends Dec. 31. Lankey did not seek reelection. Previously Jun Choi, the township’s first Asian American mayor, … Indian American Sam Joshi set to become Edison, New Jersey mayor
NEW YORK (TIP): An Indian American entrepreneur in a weird attempt had hired a woman to slap him every time he opened his Facebook account. Maneesh Sethi, founder of wearable devices brand Pavlok, had reportedly hired the woman named Kara, for $8 an hour, to watch his screen and slap him if he went on … Indian American entrepreneur hires woman at $8 an hour to slap him every time he uses Facebook
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Indian American Geeta Rao Gupta as Ambassador at Large for Global Women’s Issues at the US Department of State. India born Gupta is currently a Senior Fellow at the UN Foundation and Senior Advisor to Co-impact, a global collaborative philanthropy for systems change, … Indian American Geeta Rao Gupta to be announced as envoy for global women’s issues by Biden Administration
Nirpal S Shergill LONDON (TIP): Gurpareet Bains, a celebrity British Indian chef, who described himself as a “food disrupter”, and known for creating healthy meals packed with superfoods, has passed away at the age of 43. London-based Bains was believed to have suffered a heart attack on Thursday, November 11 and his marketing agency announced … British-Indian celebrity chef Gurpareet Bains known for creating healthy meals dies at 43
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Shristi Sharma, an Indian documented DREAMer from North Carolina has won the $5,000 First Prize in Indian American Impact Project’s “We Are Home” Essay Contest. The contest was open to undocumented and documented South Asian DREAMers who face many obstacles including constant uncertainty over their status and limited opportunities for employment, scholarships, … Indian American DREAMer Shristi Sharma wins Impact’s essay contest
As the Sikhs across the world get ready to celebrate the 552nd birth anniversary of their First Master Guru Nanak Dev Ji, it is pertinent to ask if the Great Master’s message is kept in mind while celebrating the momentous event in Gurdwaras and elsewhere. The universal message of Guru Nanak has always had relevance. … Our strife-torn world needs heed Guru Nanak’s Message
On Prime Minister Narendra’s Announcement of repeal of farm laws After remaining adamant for more than a year on not repealing the farm laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged in his address to the nation on November 19th, the 552nd birth anniversary of the First Master of the Sikhs Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, that … Sanity has prevailed
By I.S. Saluja Sometime between the year 1510 and 1520, just before the Mughal rule began in India, Guru Nanak is said to have traveled to the Arab lands visiting, among other places, Mecca and Baghdad. He was in his 40s then. Some say he even performed the hajj, but there is no conclusive evidence … Miracle at Panja Sahib (Hasan Abdal), Pakistan
Farmers decide to continue their agitation till farm laws are formally repealed NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an address to the nation on November 19 announced that the three contentious farm laws introduced in 2020 will be repealed. “We haven’t been able to explain to our farmers. This is not a time … Prime Minister Modi announces repeal of contentious Farm Laws
I.S. Saluja RICHMOND HILL, NY (TIP): An impressive Parade (Nagar Kirtan) was taken out by the Sikh community of the Tri-State of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on November 13 in celebration of the 552nd Birth anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the First Master of the Sikhs. Thousands followed the Guru Granth … Sikhs take out an Impressive Parade in celebration of Guru Nanak Dev Birth Anniversary
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Dr. Rahul Gupta on Thursday was sworn in as the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. His nomination was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Oct. 28. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the White House. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., delivered the oath. “I myself had the honor of … Rahul Gupta sworn in as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy
Addition of local agrarian demands into the call for the repeal of the farm laws may have forced the Government’s hand “The Union government’s response to the protests were appalling and marked by hubris. Its focus was on controlling and positivizing the narrative. Efforts were made to break, divide, buy out, demean, denigrate, demonize and … The defeat of hubris, a confrontation on hold
Novak Djokovic secured a semi-final place at the ATP Finals with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Russian Andrey Rublev on Wednesday, Nov 17, his 50th match win of the year, while Stefanos Tsitsipas withdrew from the tournament due to an elbow injury. The Greek world number four was replaced in Turin by British world number … Novak Djokovic clinches last-four spot at ATP Finals
Jaipur (TIP): Skipper Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav produced sublime knocks as India bungled towards end before recovering in time to fashion a five-wicket win over New Zealand in the opening T20 International ushering in a new era in Indian cricket. Martin Guptill (70 off 42) and Mark Chapman (63 off 50) took New Zealand … 1st T20I: India herald start of new era with five-wicket win over New Zealand