The Modi government has rightly ignored the calls for ‘talks’ There is an erroneous perception in India that Afghanistan is a monolithic country, where the Taliban represents the majority of the country. The Taliban is made up almost exclusively of Pashtuns, who constitute around 45% of Afghanistan’s population. The Taliban’s leaders and its cadres returned … Keep distance from Taliban
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The delta variant of coronavirus forced organizers to once again pump the brakes on the New York International Auto Show.”It is with great disappointment that the upcoming 2021 New York International Automobile Show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center has been cancelled due to the growing incidences of the Covid-19 … New York Auto Show Canceled Over COVID Delta Variant Concerns
WASHINGTON (TIP): The Biden administration is taking steps to provide a legal pathway to citizenship to children of legal immigrants, the White House has said after a group of such youths, mostly Indians, expressed fear of being deported when they turn 21. These children, known as documented dreamers, are living in the United States as … US taking steps to provide citizenship to immigrants’ children
The Let Immigrants Kickstart Employment Act encourages the establishment of start-up companies in America WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), Chair of the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship, on July 26, introduced H.R. 4681, the Let Immigrants Kickstart Employment (LIKE) Act, a bill that encourages immigrant innovators to establish and develop their … Lofgren Introduces Legislation to Create New Visa Program for Immigrant Entrepreneurs to Spur U.S. Economic Growth
The new moratorium could help keep millions in their homes as the coronavirus’ delta variant has spread and states have been slow to release federal rental aid WASHINGTON (TIP): The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention on August 3 issued a new moratorium on evictions that would last until October 3, ending some of the … CDC issues new eviction ban for most of U.S. through October 3
DALLAS / NEW YORK (TIP): Spirit Airlines apologized on Wednesday, August 4, for disruptions that have upended its flight schedule for three days and counting. “The last three days were extremely difficult for our Guests and Team Members, and for that we sincerely apologize,” the airline said in a statement. “We continue to work around … Spirit Airlines apologizes as widespread cancellations stretch into fourth day
Provides 2300 Oxygen Concentrators, 100 Ventilators And 100 High Flow Nasal Canula Machines to 45 Hospitals in India CHICAGO (TIP): The deadly Corona virus has claimed millions of lives and it has placed the entire healthcare sector both in India and the United States under tremendous stress. While the Indian American medical fraternity has been … AAPI Raises over $5 Million towards Covid Relief Efforts in India
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): The delta variant of the coronavirus continues to drive case rates higher in the U.S., especially in places with low vaccination rates. Nassau County has a “high” level of coronavirus transmission as of Aug. 3, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There were 112 new cases per 100,000 residents … Nassau County Coronavirus Transmission ‘High’: CDC
Stamford City joining hands with GOPIO-CT to celebrate India Independence Day STAMFORD, CT (TIP): India got its independence from the British in 1947. To mark the 74th Anniversary of India’s independence, the Connecticut chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO-CT) has joined hands with Stamford City and Mill River Collaborative to … GOPIO-CT to Celebrate India Independence Day in Stamford with Flag Hoisting, India Festival and Kite Flying on August 8th
As UN Security Council President in August, India will organize, besides other events, a solemn one in the memory of peacekeepers. NEW YORK (TIP): India, on August 1, assumed the rotating Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of August. It has several important items on its agenda for the world body’s … India Takes Over UN Security Council Presidency for the month of August, Thanks France
Those resisting vaccination mostly conform to a specific social, cultural, and political profile President Joe Biden and the director of the CDC warned this week that the COVID-19 crisis in the U.S. was becoming a “pandemic of the unvaccinated”. This underscores the growing divergence across U.S. States and communities in terms of the prevalence and … Pandemic of distrust: On resisting COVID-19 vaccination
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar breaks ranks to demand probe With the Supreme Court set to hear the pleas seeking a court-monitored probe into the Pegasus snooping row on Thursday, a new dimension has been added to the controversy. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, an ally of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre, has lent … Pegasus controversy
“While the economy maintained some growth momentum till 2015, the monumental blunder of demonetization followed by a poorly planned and hurriedly introduced Goods and Services Tax, both delivered body blows to the unorganized sector and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The economic slowdown followed. None of the four engines of growth was firing after that. … Poverty in India is on the rise again
Hockey of the 1970s and cricket till the 1980s represented the pride of the underdog, the hesitant entrant on the world stage. Mass hysteria around cricket today is the cultural carrier of boorishness, its outward confidence barely masking the hollowness inside. The resurgence of Indian hockey assures me that another deeper and positive nationalism still … Hockey turnaround heralds a new dawn
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Supreme Court on Thursday, August 5, agreed to hear a bunch of petitions seeking a court-monitored SIT probe into the Pegasus snooping controversy on August 10 as it asked the petitioners to serve copies of their respective petitions on the Centre. The government said it does not maintain records of telephone … Pegasus allegations serious if true: Supreme Court of India; agrees to hear petitions seeking probe on Aug 10
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The highly transmissible Delta variant of Covid-19 has now been reported in 135 countries, according to the World Health Organisation which said the cumulative number of coronavirus cases reported globally could exceed 200 million by next week. The Covid-19 Weekly Epidemiological Update dated August 3, released by WHO, said globally 132 countries … Delta variant now reported in 135 countries, global Covid-19 cases could exceed 200 million by next week: WHO
West Bengal has effectively used the vaccines supplied by the Centre, economist says KOLKATA (TIP): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, August 5, met Nobel laureate Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee and discussed India’s management of the COVID-19 pandemic with him. Mr. Banerjee, who is a member of West Bengal’s COVID-19 management committee, said that … Centre unable to supply enough vaccines: Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee
President, lawmakers call for Cuomo’s resignation over sexual harassment report WASHINGTON / NEW YORK (TIP): U.S. President Joe Biden, along with lawmakers in the House and Senate, on Tuesday, August 3, called for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to step down following the release of an investigative report alleging he sexually harassed and otherwise engaged … Calls to resign grow even as a defiant Cuomo denies allegations
A sweet gift to India days before 75th Independence Day TOKYO (TIP): Determined to clinch a medal, the Indians made one of the most memorable comebacks in the history of the game, fighting back from a two-goal deficit to turn the match in their favor. There were tears and hugs on the field as the … A real ‘Chak De’ moment for Indian hockey: Men’s team wins Olympic medal after 41 years
As the 32nd Olympic Games enter their final phase of competitions, China is fast emerging as a new force in sports, pushing the traditional leader USA to the second spot. On Day 13, China was at the top of the table with 32 gold medals and a total of 71 – the same aggregate it … Tokyo 2020: Is China a new force in sports? USA fighting hard to retain its no 1 position
In early July, we were elated to welcome students to classrooms for Summer Rising, the City’s free summer academic and enrichment program. Children were clearly excited to be back with their teachers and friends, and those feelings have only grown over the past few weeks. In an elementary school in East Harlem, youngsters proudly displayed … Back-to-School is on the Horizon, so Plan Ahead: Get Vaccinated by August 9
“History is a cyclic poem written by time upon the memories of man.” – Percy Bysshe Shelley July 30 July 30, 1975 – Former Teamsters Union leader James Hoffa was last seen outside a restaurant near Detroit, Michigan. His 13-year federal prison sentence had been commuted by President Richard M. Nixon in 1971. On December … History This Week- July 30, 2021, to August 5, 2021
Nandkumar Mahadev Natekar, who died today at age 88, was a superstar badminton player of the first two decades after Independence, much before Prakash Padukone and Syed Modi entered the scene. Famous as Nandu Natekar, he was the first Indian to win an international badminton title, at the Selangor International in Kuala Lumpur in 1956, … Nandu Natekar, badminton’s first superstar, dies at 88
Colombo (TIP): A depleted Indian team, playing with only five batsmen, could not defend a modest target of 133 despite a valiant effort from its players as Sri Lanka kept the three-match series alive with a four-wicket victory in the second T20 International here on Wednesday, July 28. With nine players unavailable after Krunal Pandya … 2nd T20I: Sri Lanka level series with 4-wicket win vs Covid-hit India
New Delhi (TIP): The Union Cabinet has cleared the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Bill, 2021, which will allow depositors to withdraw up to Rs 5 lakh in 90 days. The announcement will cover 98.3 per cent of all deposit accounts and 50.9 per cent of the deposit value, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman … Depositors to get up to Rs 5 lakh within 90 days if bank under moratorium
Washington (TIP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its 6% global growth forecast for 2021, upgrading its outlook for the US and other wealthy economies but cutting estimates for a number of developing countries struggling with surging Covid infections. The divergence is based largely on better access to Covid vaccines and continued fiscal support … IMF upgrades outlook for rich nations, slashes India forecast
New Delhi (TIP): Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL), led by Sanjay Kirloskar, accused four firms under his brothers Atul and Rahul of trying to “usurp” its legacy of 130 years and trying to mislead the public, which has been refuted by the other side. As the family feud simmers, KBL in a letter to capital markets … Kirloskar family feud: Brothers’ firms spar over 130-year-old legacy
Kartikeya, God of war and victory and he was Commander of gods. He is popular as Murugan and mounts on Peacock with Weapons such as Vel, Bow and Arrow. Kartikeya also known as Skanda, and Subramaniyan and the son of Shiva and Parvati. Lord Kartikeya is a Hindu god, the son of Shiva and Parvati, … Kartikeya : The God of war
Hampi is famous for its ruins belonging to the erstwhile medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijaynagar and it is declared a World Heritage site. The temples of Hampi, its monolithic sculptures and monuments, attract the traveler because of their excellent workmanship. The Hindu style of architecture found at Hampi reflects the splendor of the Vijaynagar Empire. … Hampi: World Heritage site
Washington (TIP): The US economic recovery remains on track despite a rise in coronavirus infections, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, July 28, in a new policy statement that remained upbeat and flagged ongoing talks around the eventual withdrawal of monetary policy support. In a news conference following the release of the statement, Fed Chair … US economic recovery on track despite Covid-19 surge: Federal Reserve