FORDS, NJ (TIP) More than 500 alumni and guests attended Sardar Patel University Alumni’s (SPU) 19th Annual Convention on October 30, 2021, at Royal Albert’s Palace in New Jersey; Networking, dignitary speeches, SPU updates, music and garba along with delicious food were enjoyed by the attendees. With a motto of “We Strive for Excellence and … Sardar Patel University Alumni’s (SPU) 19th Annual Convention held
Freetown (Sierra Leone) (TIP): An oil tanker exploded near Sierra Leone’s capital, killing at least 92 people and severely injuring dozens of others after large crowds gathered to collect leaking fuel, officials and witnesses said November 6. The explosion took place late Friday after a bus struck the tanker in Wellington, a suburb just to … Oil tanker explodes in Sierra Leone, killing at least 92
Sao Paulo (TIP): Marilia Mendonca, one of Brazil’s most popular singers and a Latin Grammy winner, died on November 7 in an aeroplane crash on her way to a concert. She was 26. Mendonca’s press office confirmed her death in a statement, and said four other passengers on the flight also perished. Their plane crashed … Brazilian singer and Latin Grammy winner dies in plane crash at 26
Baghdad (TIP): Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived an assassination attempt with armed drones that targeted his residence early on November 9 and officials said he was unharmed. The attack was a major escalation amid tensions sparked by the refusal of Iran-backed militias to accept last month’s parliamentary election results. Two Iraqi officials said seven … Iraq PM survives assassination bid
Johannesburg (TIP): FW de Klerk, who shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela and as South Africa’s last apartheid president oversaw the end of the country’s white minority rule, has died at the age of 85. De Klerk died after a battle against cancer at his home in the Fresnaye area of Cape Town, … South Africa’s last apartheid president FW de Klerk dies
Northumberland (TIP): Sometimes, God blesses you abundantly. So was it in the case of an elderly woman from the UK, who was in for a shock after she found that a diamond she was about to throw away thinking it was fake was worth millions. As per a BBC report, the woman, in her 70s, … UK woman almost threw away 2 million pound diamond from her jewellery box, thinking it to be junk
Beijing (TIP): A high-profile conclave of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) has adopted a “landmark resolution” of the party’s major achievements in the last 100 years besides paving the way for a record third term for President Xi Jinping next year. The “landmark resolution” — the only third of its kind in the … China’s Communist Party’s key conclave passes ‘landmark resolution’ cementing Xi’s power
Nora Fatehi’s new dance number, Kusu Kusu, released on November 10. The groovy track is from John Abraham’s upcoming film Satyameva Jayate 2. The actress is seen impressing the audience with her phenomenal expressions, beauty and elegant dance moves in Kusu Kusu. After releasing tracks like Meri Zindagi Hai Tu from Satyameva Jayate 2, the … Nora kills with her moves in new song Kusu Kusu
Armed with necessary macro and micro growth drivers, India is on its way to becoming the fastest growing major economy in the world, a finance ministry report said. Rapid vaccination and teeming festivities will push India’s ongoing recovery resulting in narrowing of demand-supply mismatches and greater employment opportunities, as per the monthly Economic Review prepared … India on way to becoming fastest growing economy in world: Finance ministry report
Tesla Inc shares fell for the fourth straight session on Wednesday, putting at risk the electric-car maker’s position in the $1 trillion club after top boss Elon Musk polled Twitter users about selling 10% of his stake. Shares fell as low as 3.5% to $987.31 in volatile early trading, briefly pushing its market value below … Tesla selloff puts at risk its $1 trillion club membership
New Delhi (TIP): Bank of New York Mellon Corp has pulled out of providing financial services to Adani Group and its Carmichael coal mine in Australia, saying the venture is incompatible with its environmental, social and governance rules. The US investment bank is the latest global financial institution to distance itself from the project after … US bank snaps ties with Adani’s Australia project
HONG KONG (TIP): Asian markets were mixed Thursday as rising inflation fears were tempered by a report that teetering Chinese property giant Evergrande had once again avoided a default after meeting bond-payment deadlines. US investors ran for cover and the dollar soared after a forecast-beating read on the consumer price index, which hit a 31-year … Asian markets fluctuate as inflation remains in focus
WASHINGTON (TIP): A New Jersey gym owner who punched a D.C. police officer outside the Capitol on Jan. 6 was sentenced Wednesday, November 10 to 41 months in prison by a federal judge who called his actions “an affront to society and to the law” and said he was smart to plead guilty rather than … N.J. man sentenced to 41 months for assaulting officer, stiffest punishment yet in Jan. 6 cases
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Times Square in New York City appears to be a favorite spot with Indian Americans for showcasing culture and tradition of India. Close on the heels of the Diwali At Times Square, the Association of Indians in America-NY held a “Deepavali 2021” Diya-lighting ceremony November 4 evening at Times Square, in … Association of Indians in America-NY holds Diya lighting ceremony at Times Square
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Minister of State for External Affairs Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh interacted with members of Indian community at the Consulate General of India in New York November 8. He spoke about India’s transformative reforms, its successful vaccination drive and urged the diaspora to join the Azadi ka Amrit Mahostav. He took a … Minister of State for External Affairs Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh interacted with the Indian American Community
NEW YORK (TIP): Hindu communities are shocked at what Editorial Board of Harvard Crimson (student daily of Harvard University) revealed: “Harvard students of Muslim and Hindu faiths must practice their religion in the basement of the freshman dormitory Canaday, with no windows, no sunlight, and too little space to pray without waiting in line.” “It … Hindu communities shocked at 25-years ill-treatment of Hindu & Muslim students at Harvard; seek apology
TYSON (TIP): “The South Asia Peace Council (SAPC) is committed to promoting peace and cooperation through leadership consultations and grassroots activities,” said Sajid Tarar, Founder and Chairman, at the inaugural event held in Tyson—a suburb of Metropolitan Washington on November 6, 2021. Khurram Shahzad, President, and co-founder apprised the audience of the mission of the … The South Asia Peace Council-A Think Tank For Promotion Of Peace in South-Asia Established
WASHINGTON (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service, on November 9, updated frequently-asked-questions (FAQs) for the 2021 Child Tax Credit and Advance Child Tax Credit Payments to describe how taxpayers can now provide the IRS an estimate of your 2021 income using the Child Tax Credit Update Portal (CTC UP). These FAQs update the Advance Child Tax … IRS updates 2021 Child Tax Credit and Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Frequently Asked Questions
By Harbans Lal, PhD; D.Litt. The National Academy of Sciences elects members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.Thus,this year, the Academy considered the original and outstanding research accomplishments of Dr. Badesha at XeroxCorporation where he is a Fellow and manager of open innovation. At Xerox, Dr. Santokh S. Badesha is … Pulsar Discoverer Santokh Singh Badesha Becomes a Sikh Achiever of National Academy Of Engineering’s Distinction
Consulates of India, Nepal and Guyana join the Indian origin community in celebrations QUEENS, NY (TIP): Queens lived up to its reputation of being culturally and ethnicallythe most diverse borough of the country on November 8 when the Queens County District Attorney Melinda Katz hosted the Diwali festival at the large Gujarati Samaj auditorium. Though … Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz hosts a Diwali celebration
For the families of victims of the 1997 Uphaar cinema tragedy in Delhi — 59 people lost their lives and more than 100 were injured when a fire broke out during the screening of Hindi film ‘Border’ — it has been a relentless struggle for justice, and to hold accountable those responsible for the lapses. … Uphaar sentence: Delhi court shows the strength of judicial process
By holding the Third Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan, chaired by NSA Ajit Doval this week, New Delhi has sent out three strong messages: one, that it wishes to remain an important and engaged player in the future of Afghanistan; second, that with the exit of U.S.-NATO troops, the ideal solution to the situation is … India must be clear on how it wants to shape Afghanistan’s destiny under the Taliban
14th November is the birthday of India’s First Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, celebrated as Children’s Day in India. Nehru’s contribution to making of a modern India cannot be ignored despite the uncouth attempts of the present government to trash one of the greatest men of India and the world. History has a weird way of … Jawaharlal Nehru’s unerasable legacy!
Recently, important updates about the COVID-19 vaccine were announced—that certain people are now eligible for a “booster” dose. Since the beginning of COVID-19, our scientific understanding of the virus has constantly evolved, and many New Yorkers understandably have questions about this new development. I would like to provide the “who, why, and where” about boosters. … What to Know About COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
Today (Nov 5) marks the end of the celebration of Diwali for Hindus across the world. Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness and is the biggest and most significant holiday for our community. Across the country, there is a new light rising as Hindu and Indian Americans writ large are embracing common-sense, conservative … This Diwali, the RNC is Investing in Indian Americans
By Kaushik Jayaram Five years on, the trajectory of the policy demonstrates that popular narratives can trump economic facts. Five years later, most observers have concluded that this policy was a failure. Very little of its declared objectives — of eliminating black money, corruption, moving towards a “less cash and more digital economy”, or increased … The case of demonetization in India
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NEW YORK (TIP): A prominent Hindu organization is facing new allegations in an updated lawsuit that it lured laborers from India and forced hundreds of workers to work for low wages at its temple sites across the United States. In May this year, a group of Indian workers had filed a lawsuit in US District … Updated lawsuit against BAPS alleges use of forced labor at more temple sites across US: Report
I.S. Saluja CHANDIGARH (TIP):The PunjabAssembly,on November11, unanimously passed a resolution rejecting Centre’s order on BSF jurisdiction. The official resolution to reject the Central notification extending the jurisdiction of BSF from 15 km to 50 km.was moved by Deputy CM Sukhjinder Randhawa. Just before the resolution was brought in, two BJP MLAs Arun Narang and Dinesh … Punjab Assembly unanimously passes resolution rejecting Centre’s order on BSF jurisdiction
