Maharashtra health department has said five people have died from the Delta Plus variant of the coronavirus and as many as 66 cases have been detected in the state so far. The department said on Friday, August 13, that a revision in the state’s Covid-19 infection tally was made after a fresh case of the … Delta Plus advances in Maharashtra: 5 deaths, 66 cases so far
New Delhi (TIP): India saw a single-day rise of 38,667 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of cases to 3,21,56,493, while the death toll rose to 4,30,732 with 478 fresh fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday, August 14. The ministry said the country had now reported less than 50,000 … India reports 38,667 new Covid cases, 478 more deaths
The Quit India Movement (Bharat Chhodo Andolan) or the August Movement was a civil disobedience movement in India launched in August 1942 in response to Gandhi’s call for immediate independence of India. The aim was to bring the British Government to the negotiating table by holding the Allied War Effort hostage. The call for determined … The Quit India Movement
In ancient times, people from all over the world were keen to come to India. The Persians followed by the Iranians and Parsis immigrated to India. Then came the Moghuls and they too settled down permanently in India. Chengis Khan, the Mongolian, invaded and looted India many times. Alexander the Great too, came to conquer … Indian Independence movement
Is the 7-medal tally – the highest ever – in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games reason enough for one of the emerging economic powers to tell the world that it has its second individual gold medal winner in its 93-year history of Olympic participation? Are we happy or satisfied withwhat we have achieved in sports … Will Tokyo gold be a catalyst for sports Perestroika in India?
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EDISON, NJ (TIP): Sahasrad Sathish, 12, of Grayslake, Illinois is the national champion of the South Asian Spelling Bee 2021 with Akshainie Kamma, 13, of Round Rock, Texas finishing as the first runner up. The Bee attracted some top talent in the circuit with spellers from across the country participating in six virtual regionals in … Indian American Illinois boy Sahasrad Sathish wins South Asian Spelling Bee 2021
WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian American community organization IMPACT has urged President Joe Biden to reform US immigration laws by abolishing green card caps and quotas and including 200,000 children of long-term visa holders to protect all Dreamers. Neil Makhija, IMPACT Executive Director, raised the community’s concerns “about the urgent need to expand voting rights and fight … Indian American Organization IMPACT urges Biden to reform immigration laws, abolish green card caps
WASHINGTON (TIP): Ahead of Indian Independence Day, Indian American lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi has called upon President Joe Biden and Congress to pass the NOVID act to dramatically expand US global vaccine aid to India and other nations. “As we approach Indian Independence Day, we need to declare our independence from Covid by creating the global … Indian American Lawmaker Krishnamoorthi asks Biden to expand US global vaccine aid to India
Indivisible with USA, and PM Modi as UNSC President “At the Stroke of the Midnight Hour…” Pandit Nehru spoke of ancient India being born again on August 15, 1947 and promised a “tryst with destiny.” The unanswered question for Nehru and India, as for any individual or nation, is always: what’s my destiny. For decades … Ancient India celebrates her 75th Independent Tryst with Destiny
By Mabel Pais 56 Performances, 32 Premieres, 14 Countries AUG 12-20, 2021 FILM: “FALL BACK” by Abhilash Ningappa – AUG 14 DANCES: INDIA INDEPENDENCE DAY PERFORMANCES – AUG 15 “SHIVA PANCHAKSHARA STOTRAM” by RAMYA DURVASULA “THE UNDERGROUND” by ROHAN BHARGAVA “Dancing in the open air, with the river and sky in the background, is always … BATTERY DANCE CELEBRATES @ 40
The Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC) celebrates, virtually, 75 years of India’s Independence with Dr. Radhika Chopra on August 14, 2021, and with Amaan Ali Bangash & Ayaan Ali Bangash on Sunday, August 15th at 8:30 pm. SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH @ 8:30 PM RADHIKA CHOPRA is a much sought after composer and singer not only across … IAAC FREEDOM CONCERT
What is happening to the soul of Indian democracy? ‘The basis for democracy is Liberty,’ said Aristotle. However, today, the Institutions that were built to safeguard that principle are under duress. Laws like UAPA were used in colonial times to suppress the independence movement by suspending ordinary jurisprudence. Under these laws, jail is the rule, … Whose freedom are we celebrating this August 15?
China is historically an expansionist power irrespective of the rulers. The communist Party of China which leads the Chinese government makes maximal claims against all its neighbors’ territories and agreed for a “mutual compromise” settling eventually for a slice of each neighbor’s land. Be it Myanmar, Thailand or Mongolia, China has dictated border agreements to … India-China Relations During Last 75 years
WASHINGTON (TIP): Over 40 Indian Americans figure in the 2021 Indiaspora Philanthropy Leaders List recognizing one hundred Indian and diaspora leaders who have made a significant impact with their philanthropic contributions and engagement. Indiaspora, a nonprofit community of global Indian leaders from diverse backgrounds and professions, released their list of those who are making a … Indian Americans number over 40 in Indiaspora Philanthropy Leaders List 2021
WASHINGTON (TIP): Members of Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) – largely Indian Americans – have a significant impact on US economy, supporting 4.2 million jobs with $214.6 billion in wages, according to a new study. As many as 3.5 million guests stay at 34,260 AAHOA hotels, making up 60% of US hotels, each night, … Indian American hoteliers Members of AAHOA contribute $368.4 billion to US GDP
STAMFORD, CT (TIP): The Connecticut Chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO-CT) celebrated India’s democracy and the unity and diversity of India and Indian Americans, their achievements and contributions to India and the United States during the 74th anniversary of India’s Independence Day celebrations held at the Mill River Park, Stamford, … GOPIO-CT Celebrates Indian Independence Day on Aug. 8th, CT General Assembly Presents Citation
WASHINGTON (TIP): “I am pleased to know that this year’s annual Mushaira Kavi Sammelan program, organized by the Washington Aligarh Alumni Association in association with Metro-Washington GOPIO with the support of other reputable associations of Washington is a part of the Azadi ka Mahotsav celebrating 75 years of Independence” said Mr. Anurag Kumar, Minister for … Metro-Washington holds Mushaira-Kavi Sammelan to celebrate the Independence of the subcontinent
The Grand and The Metro, sister residential towers, will create West New York’s first parking garage, which will be open to the public. WEST NEW YORK, NJ(TIP): National Realty Investment Advisors (NRIA), a leading developer of luxury real estate on the East Coast announced that work on The Grand, one-half of their newest residential rental … NRIA BREAKS GROUND ON UPSCALE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL COMMUNITY IN West New York. POLITICAL LEADERS PRAISE PROJECT WHICH WILL BRING JOBS, PARKING.
METUCHEN, NJ (TIP): The South Asian Spelling Bee (www.southasianspellingbee.com) concluded its quest for the best speller in the country, by successfully ending yet another virtual season of the program. Six virtual regionals and finals were conducted within the past four weeks. Spellers from across the country participated in the Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, Seattle, WA, … 2021 Virtual Regionals and Finals Conclude for South Asian Spelling Bee
NEW YORK (TIP):India based US$ 13 billion, JSW Group, has announced awards amounting to more than Rs 25 million for all the Indian medal winners at the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics 2020. These cash awards are a goodwill gesture by JSW to all the Indian athletes who brought home an Olympic medal and made India … JSW Group announces more than Rs 25 million awardsfor India’s medal winners at Tokyo Olympics 2020 & coaches
An Independence Day Salute to them CHICAGO, IL (TIP)“It’s been truly historic and a very proud moment for American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) to have a majority of the current leadership of this noble organization being held by Women Leaders,” Dr. Anupama Gotimukula, President of AAPI, declared here today. “Never has there … Women Lead AAPI
India had its best ever medals tally in 93 years, with 7 Medals, including a Gold The United States wrested back its number one position in the medals tally as curtain was rung down on the 32nd Olympic games following a spectacular evening full of color, dance and swirling rings on Sunday, August 8. The … Tokyo 2020: USA gets back to top as the Olympic games of hope come to an end
In the US-India Strategic Partnership SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 2021 at 7.30 P.M. IST & 10 A.M. ET August 10, 2021 NEW YORK (TIP): Jaipur Foot USA Founder Chairman and Founding Director of Vivekananda Yoga university, L.A. USA Prem Bhandari told The Indian Panorama here, Tuesday, August 10, that the organization was organizing a webinar on … JAIPUR FOOT USA HOSTING A WEBINAR ON THE ROLE OF YOGA AND AYURVEDA
New Delhi (TIP): The Editors Guild of India has approached the Supreme Court seeking a court-monitored investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the Pegasus spyware controversy, reports said on Tuesday, 3 August. The plea was filed through Advocates Rupali Samuel, Raghav Tankha, and Lzafeer Ahmad B F (AOR). The group has also called … Editors Guild moves SC seeking SIT probe into Pegasus Spyware row
Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan recently injured her nose and shared the same with her followers via her Instagram handle. Sara uploaded a video on the app with the caption, “Sorry Amma Abba Iggy … Naak kaat di maine ….” In the video, Sara opens with a ‘Knock Knock’ joke and slowly reveals her bloody … Sara injures her nose, shares a ‘Knock Knock’ joke
MADRID (TIP): Six-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona despite both parties having reached an agreement over a new contract, the La Liga club said on Thursday, citing economic and structural obstacles to the renewal of the deal. Messi, who joined Barca’s youth set-up aged 13, is the club’s all-time top scorer and … Lionel Messi to leave FC Barcelona, club says
If Rafael Nadal was hoping to ease his painful left foot back into action after nearly two months off tour, that’s hardly what happened in his Citi Open debut, which ended after just two matches. A night after needing three sets and more than three hours to get by, Nadal was eliminated 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 … Nadal loses to 50th-ranked Lloyd Harris
By Mabel Pais ASHITA BIRLA, AMEYA SRINIVASAN, DAMINI VARGHESE, ADHITHI ARUN, SAROSH MISTRY, ARAVIND KRISHNAN, ANIRUDH KHANDRIKA, ARJUN ATHALYE, VIHAAN AGARWAL, TARA KHURANA, MILIND BANGALORE Among COMPOSERS “The NJSO Youth Orchestras have set an incredible and leading example within the inevitable virtual world that musicians have faced due to the pandemic. Making music together is … NJSO YOUTH ORCHESTRA’S “OUR VOICES” GOES DIGITAL
“If history repeats itself, and the unexpected always happens, how incapable must Man be of learning from experience.”– George Bernard Shaw August 6 August 6-10, 1787 – The Great Debate occurred during the Constitutional Convention. Outcomes included the establishment of a four-year term of office for the President, granting Congress the right to regulate foreign … History This Week : August 6 to August 12, 2021