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Indian American attorney leads New York City Bar’s International Human Rights Committee

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NEW YORK (TIP): Bengaluru, India,-born Ramya Jawahar Kudekallu is all set to lead New York City Bar’s International Human Rights Committee making it a diverse, multicultural and inclusive body, prioritizing HR issues and advocacy approaches. One of the youngest and first woman of color to be appointed chairperson of one of the largest associations of … Indian American attorney leads New York City Bar’s International Human Rights Committee

Mos MEA felicitates the young Nikhil Mehta and Ajay Tadinadafor their Social Service

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NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Jaipur Foot USA and Gracious Givers Foundation USA organized an event in New York on Monday, October 11 to felicitate the young Nikhil Mehtaand Ajay Tadinadafor their charitable work whichhas made remarkable impact in the lives of a large number of differently abled people. Leading the youth chapter at Jaipur Foot … Mos MEA felicitates the young Nikhil Mehta and Ajay Tadinadafor their Social Service

Nirmala Sitharaman condemns Lakhimpur Kheri violence

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BOSTON (TIP): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was asked why there is no word on this from the Prime Minister, senior Ministers and why there is a “defensive reaction” when somebody asks questions about such things. The Lakhimpur Kheri violence, in which four farmers were killed, is “absolutely condemnable,” Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said, emphasizing … Nirmala Sitharaman condemns Lakhimpur Kheri violence

Ranju and Ravi Batra host a lunch in honor of the Consul General Mr. Jaiswal

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Who’s Who of the Indian American Community attend NEW YORK (TIP): Ranju and Ravi Batra hosted a lunch reception to honor and celebrate the Consul General of India Randhir Kumar Jaiswal for his commendable work to fulfill Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2016 Washington Declaration of Indivisibility with the United States of America. The distinguished … Ranju and Ravi Batra host a lunch in honor of the Consul General Mr. Jaiswal

Jackson Heights Merchants’ Association Diwali Mela draws big crowds

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Weather forecast predicted doom with heavy rain around the same time as the Diwali Mela was to be held on the 74th Street, aka Kalpana Chawla Way, in busy Jackson Heights. But it was sheer magic that turned the clouds dry and allowed the celebration to go on full speed and unhampered. The organizers led … Jackson Heights Merchants’ Association Diwali Mela draws big crowds

Global Hunger Index ranks India at 101 out of 116 countries, indicates hunger is a serious problem in India

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Behind most neighbors – Pakistan at 92, Nepal at 76 and Bangladesh also at 76 NEW YORK (TIP): The Global Hunger Index launched on Thursday, October 14 ranked India at the 101st position out of a total of 116 countries. India is also among the 31 countries where hunger has been identified as serious. India … Global Hunger Index ranks India at 101 out of 116 countries, indicates hunger is a serious problem in India

Union Minister V Muraleedharan Meets Indian Community in Connecticut; says he had an “engaging interaction with the dynamic Indian community”

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HARTFORD, CT (TIP): Union Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) V Muraleedharan interacted with the Indian community in Connecticut, October 13. The Minister also celebrated the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav with the Indian community. “Had an engaging interaction with the dynamic Indian community in #Connecticut Happy to see their zeal to participate in #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav … Union Minister V Muraleedharan Meets Indian Community in Connecticut; says he had an “engaging interaction with the dynamic Indian community”

Youth of Glen Rock Indian Community and ‘The Act of Humanity’ distribute free masks and sanitizers

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GLEN ROCK, NJ (TIP): A group of local residents from Glen Rock, NJalong with Act of Humanity, a charitable organization, handed out free KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and Face Shields this Saturday, October 9, 2021, just outside the Rock Ridge Pharmacy on Rock Rd in Glen Rock, NJ. The group was motivated by seeing many … Youth of Glen Rock Indian Community and ‘The Act of Humanity’ distribute free masks and sanitizers

Listen to Farooq Abdullah

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Strengthen hands of real representatives of people of J&K The Centre should listen carefully to Farooq Abdullah, the statesman, who was kept under detention for seven months after the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019. At the Shaheed Bunga Sahib gurdwara on Wednesday while attending the ‘antim ardas’ ceremony of Supinder Kaur, the … Listen to Farooq Abdullah

A probe after prodding: On Lakhimpur Kheri violence

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U.P. police must do a credible probe to inspire public confidence in farmers’ killing case The arrest of Ashish Mishra, son of Union Minister of State for Home, Ajay Mishra, appears to be a course of action impelled mainly by the intervention of the Supreme Court, which voiced its dissatisfaction with the way the Uttar … A probe after prodding: On Lakhimpur Kheri violence

Indian Missions in South Africa see a huge spike in emigration enquiries in wake of recent violence and looting

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Indian Missions in South Africa see a huge spike in emigration enquiries in wake of recent violence and looting

JOHANNESBURG (TIP):  Emigration consultants in South Africa have reported a huge surge in enquiries from South African Indians following the recent violence and looting that wrecked KwaZulu-Natal province in July. The province is home to about a third of South Africa’s 1.4 million citizens of Indian origin, largely descended from the first settlers who arrived … Indian Missions in South Africa see a huge spike in emigration enquiries in wake of recent violence and looting

History This Week- Oct. 15 to 21, 2021

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“A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.” – MAHATMA GANDHI October 15 October 15, 1815 – Napoleon Bonaparte arrived on the Island of St. Helena beginning a British-imposed exile following his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. October 15, 1917 – World … History This Week- Oct. 15 to 21, 2021

Uttar Pradesh all stirred up

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Smaller players may hold the key this time in poll-bound state “The mowing down of four protestors, whose only ‘crime’ was to wave black flags before a UP minister signified a low in the ongoing agitation. Not only has the unrest spilled from the west to Avadh in central UP, the issues have gone beyond … Uttar Pradesh all stirred up

A strategy for India in a world that is adrift

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The country’s path to power will be affected by the geopolitical and economic centers of gravity now shifting to Asia  “Secular stagnation in the global and Indian economies and a retreat from globalization, the regionalization of trade, a shifting balance of power, the rise of China and others, and structural China-United States strategic rivalry have … A strategy for India in a world that is adrift

The global war on terror grinds along

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Notwithstanding some temporary setbacks, the broad contours of terrorism remain much the same “Two decades of the Global war on terror did not, however, eradicate terrorism. Notwithstanding leadership losses, including that of leaders like bin Laden and al Baghdadi, and despite organizational fracturing and territorial degradation, terror groups such as al-Qaeda and the IS today … The global war on terror grinds along

Neeraj Chopra’s javelin fetches highest bid of Rs 1.5 crore

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New Delhi (TIP): At the end of the e-auction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mementos on Thursday, October 7, the maximum number of bids were received for the sculpture of Sardar Patel (140), while the highest bid value was for Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra’s javelin (Rs 1.5 crore), the culture ministry said. Among the … Neeraj Chopra’s javelin fetches highest bid of Rs 1.5 crore

20-year-old Anshu becomes first Indian woman wrestler to win World Championships silver

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A billion hopes were riding on the young shoulders of Anshu Malik in Oslo, Norway, during the World Wrestling Championships. She had already made history by winning her 57kg semifinal on Wednesday,  October 6, becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final at the World Championships. However, the 20-year-old from Nidani village, Jind … 20-year-old Anshu becomes first Indian woman wrestler to win World Championships silver

Blood thinners significantly reduce Covid-related mortality, hospitalization: Lancet

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New Delhi (TIP): Covid-19 patients who use blood thinners may have a nearly 50 per cent reduced risk of death and a 43 per cent lower risk of hospitalisation, according to a study published in Lancet’s EClinical Medicine journal. The research was conducted on 6,195 patients over the age of 18, who were diagnosed with … Blood thinners significantly reduce Covid-related mortality, hospitalization: Lancet

Methi Chicken Masala

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Ingredients 4 Pieces Boneless Chicken, 1/2 tsp Lemon juice, 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/2 tsp Ginger garlic paste, 1/2 tsp Curd, 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder, 1/4 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Coriander powder, 2 Tbsp Oil, 2 Nos Onion, sliced, 1 tsp Oil, 1 Bay leaf, 2 Nos Green cardamom, 1 … Methi Chicken Masala

Superfoods for an instant glowing skin

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Let’s be true, we all want glowing skin despite the makeup. Yes, we do like to dress up and put makeup on when we want to, it is tiring to see makeup as a necessity to hide our dull skin. We have envied celebs who have naturally flawless skin but what is the secret to … Superfoods for an instant glowing skin

Richa Chadha has finalized the location for her maiden production

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Bollywood actress Richa Chada loved shooting for the series ‘Candy’ in the mountains so much that she’s planning to shoot her first production ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ in Uttarakhand. Directed by Shuchi Talati and produced through the banner Pushing Button Studios, the story is set in a Himalayan boarding school in a hill station in … Richa Chadha has finalized the location for her maiden production

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021 jointly awarded to Benjamin List and David W.C. MacMillan

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The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been jointly awarded to Benjamin List and David W.C. MacMillan for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis. Speaking on the occasion, Johan Åqvist, chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry said, “This concept for catalysis is as simple as it is ingenious, and the fact is that many people have … Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021 jointly awarded to Benjamin List and David W.C. MacMillan

Nobel Prize in Physics 2021 jointly awarded to Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi

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The Nobel Prize in Physics has been jointly awarded to Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi for their groundbreaking contributions to help us understand complex physical systems. One half of the prize has been awarded to Syukuro Manabe and Klaus Hasselmann for the physical modelling of Earth’s climate, quantifying variability and reliably predicting global … Nobel Prize in Physics 2021 jointly awarded to Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2021 jointly awarded to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian

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The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2021 was jointly awarded to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch. Speaking on the occasion, the Nobel jury said, “The groundbreaking discoveries…by this year’s Nobel Prize laureates have allowed us to understand how heat, cold and mechanical force can initiate … Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2021 jointly awarded to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian

Pune: Queen of Deccan

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Sitting atop the Deccan Plateau with the Mutha River flowing alongside is the popular city Pune. This is the second largest city in Maharashtra. Also known as the “Queen of Deccan”, this hilly city has a royal history of being home to the Rahstrakuta Dynasty taken over and ruled by the mighty Chhatrapati Shivaji. Besides … Pune: Queen of Deccan

Durga Puja

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Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava, or Sharodotsava, is an annual Hindu festival originating in the Indian subcontinent which reveres and pays homage to the Hindu goddess, Durga. It is particularly popular and traditionally celebrated in the Indian states of Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Tripura, and the country of Bangladesh. The festival is observed … Durga Puja

Asian shares rise as Chinese markets return from break

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HONG KONG (TIP): Asian shares rose on Friday, October 8,  as Chinese shares returned from a one week holiday upbeat, tracking a global rally, while investors also eyed key U.S. jobs data for any fresh insight into the timing of Federal Reserve tapering. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.5%, after rallying … Asian shares rise as Chinese markets return from break

Fitch cuts India’s growth forecast from 10% to 8.7%

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New Delhi (TIP): Fitch Ratings has cut India’s economic growth forecast to 8.7% for the current fiscal but raised GDP growth projection for FY23 to 10%, saying the second Covid wave delayed rather than derail the economic recovery. In its APAC Sovereign Credit Overview, Fitch Ratings said India’s ‘BBB-/Negative’ sovereign rating “balances a still-strong medium-term … Fitch cuts India’s growth forecast from 10% to 8.7%

Tata Motors in talks to buy Ford’s Gujarat, Tamil Nadu units

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Tata Motors is in early talks with Ford to buy the latter’s units in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, according to a report in  TOI. If the transaction materialises, it will be Tata Motors’ second asset purchase from the US major. In March 2008, the Indian company bought Jaguar Land Rover from Ford for $2.3 billion. … Tata Motors in talks to buy Ford’s Gujarat, Tamil Nadu units

Reliance Retail to launch 7-Eleven stores in India

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Adding to its burgeoning retail empire, billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Retail will bring 7-Eleven convenience stores to India, days after Future Retail ended its deal with the US chain. The first 7-Eleven store will open in Mumbai on October 9 and will be followed by a further “rapid rollout”, Reliance Retail said in a statement, … Reliance Retail to launch 7-Eleven stores in India