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Japanese PM Suga denies reports of dissolving parliament in mid-September

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Tokyo (TIP): Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told reporters on September 1 that he had no plans to dissolve the country’s lower house because of the severity of the coronavirus situation. Domestic media reported this week that he intended to dissolve the lower house of parliament in mid-September after a cabinet and party executive reshuffle … Japanese PM Suga denies reports of dissolving parliament in mid-September

Lawyers seek ICC probe into ‘war crimes’ in Yemen

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The Hague (TIP): Human rights lawyers representing hundreds of victims of Yemen’s civil war are calling on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to open an investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed by the Saudi Arabia-led coalition during the devastating conflict. British lawyer Toby Cadman filed the request on September 1, highlighting … Lawyers seek ICC probe into ‘war crimes’ in Yemen

Fighting in Syria kills 4 soldiers

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Beirut (TIP): The Syrian government forces shelled rebel-held parts of a volatile southern city september 1 killing at least one person, while insurgents killed four soldiers after Russia-brokered talks to end the presence of opposition fighters in the area collapsed. Syria’s state media reported that government forces retaliated against fire by opposition fighters inside the … Fighting in Syria kills 4 soldiers

UK’s Raab cites need to engage with Taliban

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Doha (TIP): British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on September 2 there was a need to engage with the Taliban on Afghanistan, but Britain had no immediate plans to recognise their government. Raab was speaking during a joint press conference with Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Doha, where he visited housing … UK’s Raab cites need to engage with Taliban

Premium Indians USA Kings Cricket Team Launched for American Premiere League Season One to be held in NJ from Sept 20 to 30

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ (TIP): Finally professional cricket has arrived in USA with American Cricket League (APL) announcing the 1st season of the seven-nation league in New Jersey. Jay Mir, the founder and Chairman of APL with his vision to bring highest quality cricket in T20 format set out and sought the approval from the United States … Premium Indians USA Kings Cricket Team Launched for American Premiere League Season One to be held in NJ from Sept 20 to 30

DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS IN PRISON AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO MANSLAUGHTER FOR KILLING ALLEGED RIVAL

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QUEENS, NY (TIP): Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Chaz Reyes, 31, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the July 2017 shooting death of a 26-year-old man near a 21st Street bus stop in the vicinity of the Ravenswood Houses in Astoria, Queens. District Attorney Katz said, “In pleading guilty, … DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS IN PRISON AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO MANSLAUGHTER FOR KILLING ALLEGED RIVAL

Indian-origin man sentenced to 6-month reformative training for sexually assaulting his friend in Singapore

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The accused Hari Kishen Balakrishnan sexually assaulted his victim for about 17 minutes in a bedroom of a friend’s apartment SINGAPORE (TIP): An Indian-origin man in Singapore was sentenced on Wednesday, September 1, to at least six months’ reformative training, a regimented rehabilitation programme for under 21 years who commit serious crimes, for performing sexual … Indian-origin man sentenced to 6-month reformative training for sexually assaulting his friend in Singapore

Indian-origin youth Vishal Jood pleads guilty for assault on Sikhs in Australia

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Indian-origin youth Vishal Jood pleads guilty for assault on Sikhs in Australia

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (TIP):  A court in Australia sentenced ‘Tiranga Warrior’ Vishal Jood, a youth from Haryana living on an expired visa, to a prison term for attacking Sikhs in a series of violent assaults in Sydney. Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar, BJP leader Kapil Mishra, Olympian Yogeshwar Dutt and Delhi BJP spokesperson Tejinder Bagga have … Indian-origin youth Vishal Jood pleads guilty for assault on Sikhs in Australia

Indian-origin In Canada Develops Web System to Limit Covid-19 Misinformation

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Indian-origin In Canada Develops Web System To Limit Covid-19 Misinformation

TORONTO (TIP): A team led by an Indian-origin researcher in Canada has developed a new system that increases the correctness and reliability of online health-related searches by 80 per cent to help people make better decisions about topics such as COVID-19. The team at the University of Waterloo in Canada noted that the Internet search engines … Indian-origin In Canada Develops Web System to Limit Covid-19 Misinformation

Long Island Indo-American Lions Club Gala a big draw

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LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): Long Island Indo-American Lions Club hosted its 1St Annual Gala on August 29th at Leonard’sPalazzo, Great Neck, Long Island. It was a full house. The Program began with greetings & warm welcome by The Gala Chairs Gobind Bathija &ehra. They introduced the Emcees of the evening Event Chair-Anju Sharma and Program … Long Island Indo-American Lions Club Gala a big draw

UCL T20 Night Tournament Final Cricket match: Anjuman defeat Deccan Heroes

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CHICAGO (TIP): United Cricket League and Entertainment held its Night Tournament Closing Ceremony was on August 23, 2021 at Skokie Sports Park, 3459 Oakton St, Skokie, IL. 12 teams that participated are Anjuman, Chicago Indians, Cougars, Mavericks, American Eagles, Deccan Heroes, Deepark, Rogers Park, Gujju boys, Hawks, Kimball 11, and Maharishi CC. The two teams … UCL T20 Night Tournament Final Cricket match: Anjuman defeat Deccan Heroes

US committed to safe passage for last 100-200 Americans left in Afghanistan: Biden

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WASHINGTON (TIP): The White House on Tuesday, August 31, said 98% of Americans who wanted to leave Afghanistan were able to do so, and President Joe Biden affirmed that the United States remained committed to helping the remaining 100 to 200 US citizens who had some intention to leave. Speaking at the White House, Biden … US committed to safe passage for last 100-200 Americans left in Afghanistan: Biden

Subversion of truth

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Central agencies and police being misused to redraw political equations “The spectacle of leaders being arraigned for crimes when they are in the Opposition and getting let off when they cross over is making a mockery of the rule of law. Truth, which is, and should be, indivisible, simply does not matter. Police officers told … Subversion of truth

AAPI Launches Adopt-A-Village – A Rural Health Initiative in India

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Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu & Consul Generals from all 5 Consulates in US applaud AAPI’s Efforts CHICAGO (TIP): Continuing with its magnificent efforts to help their motherland, members of American Associati9on of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), the premier medical organization in the United States initiated Adopt-A-Village, a Rural Health Initiative in India during a … AAPI Launches Adopt-A-Village – A Rural Health Initiative in India

India must commit to net zero emissions

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The country will need to take a stand on climate change action or risk being cast globally as an outlier “The transition of the global economy to net zero emissions is the biggest commercial opportunity in history. In just the energy sector alone, an estimated $1.6 to $3.8 trillion of investment is required every year … India must commit to net zero emissions

India made its UNSC presidency count

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India UNSC Presidency

Focused on maritime security, peacekeeping and counterterrorism during its presidency of the UN Security Council in August During the two years in the UNSC, the presidency gives an opportunity for focusing on critical issues beyond the regular work of the Security Council. Such special efforts draw attention to India’s role and interests. India has grasped … India made its UNSC presidency count

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla visits Washington for talks with U.S. officials

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Shringla met Wendy Sherman Deputy Secretary of State

Visit precedes a possible trip by Prime Minister Narendra Modi WASHINGTON (TIP): Following his visit to New York where he chaired a meeting of the Security Council, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla arrived in Washington for meetings with officials including one with his counterpart Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman. The Foreign Secretary’s visit to … Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla visits Washington for talks with U.S. officials

Section of media gives communal color to news bringing bad name to nation, says Supreme Court

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Expresses serious concern over fake news on social media, including web portals and YouTube NEW DELHI (TIP): Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana on Thursday, September 2, said certain sections of the media communalized everything and this would ultimately result in giving the country a bad name. The remark from the CJI came while hearing … Section of media gives communal color to news bringing bad name to nation, says Supreme Court

India’s External Affairs minister Jaishankar, Slovenian President discuss Indo-Pacific, Afghanistan crisis

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LJUBLJANA (TIP): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Slovenian President Borut Pahor and discussed key challenges facing India and the European Union (EU). Slovenia holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union. Jaishankar is in the central European nation as part of his four-day visit to Slovenia, Croatia and Denmark to … India’s External Affairs minister Jaishankar, Slovenian President discuss Indo-Pacific, Afghanistan crisis

No rush for US to recognize Taliban: White House

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WASHINGTON (TIP) There is no rush to recognize the Taliban either by the United States or many of the countries that it has spoken to, the White House said, asserting that such a move would be dependent on what they deliver on the expectations of the global community. “There’s no rush to recognition from the … No rush for US to recognize Taliban: White House

Dozens killed overnight in NYC, NJ during historic flooding

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Life thrown out of gear in the region NEW YORK (TIP): Dozens of people were killed across New York and New Jersey — including a 2-year-old boy and his parents who drowned in a basement apartment in Queens — as the tail-end of Hurricane Ida ravaged the northeast, says a New York Post report. The … Dozens killed overnight in NYC, NJ during historic flooding

Noble intentions: On the U.N. and the Taliban

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The U.N. must ensure that the Taliban uphold human rights and give up terror tactics As India ended its month-long presidency of the U.N. Security Council this week, the government claimed a victory of sorts for chairing a session that resulted in the adoption of UNSC Resolution 2593, condemning terrorism and urging the Taliban to … Noble intentions: On the U.N. and the Taliban

Erasing Nehru

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Poster on 75 years of Independence reeks of pettiness Indian history has always been a battleground of identity politics and a contested territory of colonial, anti-colonial and post-modern historiographies. While the neo-colonial historians and intellectuals keep trying to belittle the national movement and to pit Gandhi against Ambedkar, creating a false binary to paint the … Erasing Nehru

Nostalgia – My early hockey days

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When I played hockey for the first time, it was with a Khunda – a nicely chiseled out curved tree branch that resembled a plough. And the ball used in the game was made of a worn out piece of cloth held in shape by a large number of rubber bands cut from a discarded … Nostalgia – My early hockey days

RAGAMALA TRIOUSHER IN NEW SEASON

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By Mabel Pais The Ragamala Dance Company (founded under the leadership of Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna Ramaswamy (mother-daughter duo) announces its 2021-22 season, featuring the world premiere of “Fires of Varanasi: Dance of the Eternal Pilgrim,” performances of choreographer-associate (daughter of Ranee Ramaswamy) Ashwini Ramaswamy’s “Let the Crows Come,” podcast episodes, and panel appearances. The … RAGAMALA TRIOUSHER IN NEW SEASON

FILMS ON DVD

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By Mabel Pais SUMMER OF 85 DIR: François Ozon l 2020 l France l French w/Eng Subs l Color l NR l 1h 40m “SUMMER OF 85,” from one of France’s most prolific and versatile filmmakers, François Ozon, is a wonderful and ardent reverie on first love and the impassioned influence it holds over those … FILMS ON DVD

Celebrating Teacher Extraordinaire Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

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Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birthday on September 5 is celebrated in India as Teacher’s Day Margaret Mead, a great American Anthropologist, when she was a little girl, asked her father, who was a professor, “Father, who is a professor? He replied, “Professor is one who keeps learning, and teaches what he learned”. What an extraordinary and … Celebrating Teacher Extraordinaire Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Indian American Republican Nikki Haley blasts Biden Administration over Taliban scenario

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Indian American Republican Nikki Haley blasts Biden Administration over Taliban scenario

WASHINGTON (TIP):Leading Indian American Republican leader Nikki Haley has blasted the Biden administration for its execution in withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, saying it “completely surrendered to the Taliban.” “They’re not negotiating with the Taliban. They’ve completely surrendered to the Taliban,” Haley, first Indian American to get cabinet rank as US Ambassador to the United Nations … Indian American Republican Nikki Haley blasts Biden Administration over Taliban scenario

Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna emphasized upon India-US partnership in combating Taliban, terrorism

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Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna

WASHINGTON (TIP): The strategic partnership between India and the United States is more critical than ever in containing the Taliban and preventing terrorism, an influential American lawmaker said on Friday, August 20. “The US-India strategic partnership is now even more critical in containing the Taliban and preventing terrorism,” Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna said in a … Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna emphasized upon India-US partnership in combating Taliban, terrorism

Cheesy Potato Wedges

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INGREDIENTS 6 potato, 2 teaspoon mixed herbs, 2 teaspoon chilli flakes, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1/2 cup fresh cream, 4 teaspoon butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, water as required Method –              Wash potatoes under running water, peel and slice them into thick wedges. Then, add the potatoes in a deep-bottomed pan and … Cheesy Potato Wedges