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Connecticut General Assembly and Cities of Stamford and Norwalk Honor India and Indian Americans on 78th Anniversary of India’s Independence

STAMFORD, CT (TIP): Connecticut State Assembly has issued a citation to honor India for its 78th Anniversary of Independence. The official citation was initiated by State Representative Matt Blumenthal and Senator Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox and introduced by 13 other State Representatives and Senators. It congratulated the Connecticut Chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Connecticut General Assembly and Cities of Stamford and Norwalk Honor India and Indian Americans on 78th Anniversary of India’s Independence

AIA Participates in the India Day Parade in New York City with a Float

NEW YORK (TIP): The Association of Indians in America (AIA) founded in 1967 had a float in the Federation of Indians Associations (FIA) parade held on Madison Avenue in Manhattan, New York on Sunday, 17th of August 2025. AIA is the oldest grassroot non-profit national organization of Asian Indians with chapters spread across the United AIA Participates in the India Day Parade in New York City with a Float

He denounced studies, but now he funds universities to promote education

By Prabhjot Singh TORONTO (TIP): It is the story of a man who left his home, as he did not want to pursue his post-matriculation studies. Fifty years later, he is now funding universities while promoting quality education. He is an NRI who says he earmarks more than 95 per cent of his income for He denounced studies, but now he funds universities to promote education

Social Security Celebrates 90 Years of Service to the American People

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Social Security Administration (SSA) commemorated its 90th anniversary on August 14, marking its unwavering commitment to the financial security and dignity of millions of Americans. Since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on August 14, 1935, the program has grown into one of the most successful Social Security Celebrates 90 Years of Service to the American People

Donald Trump Says Chicago Is ‘Probably Next’ After Washington, DC Crackdown

Chicago Immigrants Worried About ICE Raids While At Work WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Donald Trump said Friday, August 22, that Chicago, Illinois will “probably” be the next city the administration will deploy federal troops, officers and agents to. Trump announced earlier this month that he was sending federal troops to Washington, D.C., after alleging that Donald Trump Says Chicago Is ‘Probably Next’ After Washington, DC Crackdown

The U.S.-India Relationship is Durable, Underpinned by People to People Ties

NEW YORK (TIP): At Indiaspora, a nonprofit U.S. based organization of global Indian diaspora leaders across diverse professions, we take great pride in our deep bonds with both the United States—our homeland—and India—our country of origin. With over 5 million Indian Americans contributing meaningfully to the U.S. economy, culture, and civic life, the diaspora serves The U.S.-India Relationship is Durable, Underpinned by People to People Ties

Another US military mini-shuttle takes off for secret space mission

CAPE CANAVERAL, FL (TIP): Another US military mini-shuttle blasted off on Thursday, August 21 night to conduct classified experiments in space. Launched by SpaceX, the space plane with no one aboard took off from Cape Canaveral, Florida. It’s the eighth such flight for the test vehicles known as X-37B. This one will test laser communications Another US military mini-shuttle takes off for secret space mission

Trump names Sergio Gor as the next U.S. ambassador to India

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Donald Trump said on Friday, August 22, he would nominate Sergio Gor, one of his closest aides, to be the next U.S. ambassador to India, where he will oversee frosty relations that have worsened with the planned doubling of U.S. tariffs on India next week. Mr. Gor, who is currently the Trump names Sergio Gor as the next U.S. ambassador to India

Rajasthan’s Manika becomes Miss Universe India 2025; will represent India on the international stage in Thailand

Dr. Yashpal Goyal, TIP Special Correspondent JAIPUR (TIP): The grand ceremony of the beauty pageant was held at Zee Studio in Jaipur on August 18, 2025. Forty-eight contestants from across the country were able to make it to the finals for this prestigious title, and after a tough competition among them, Manika Vishwakarma of Rajasthan Rajasthan’s Manika becomes Miss Universe India 2025; will represent India on the international stage in Thailand

Excluded Bihar voters can submit online claims with Aadhaar or 11 other documents: SC

NEW DELHI (TIP): The Supreme Court on Friday, August 22, directed the Election Commission to accept online applications, supported by requisite documents or an Aadhaar card number, from those excluded from the draft electoral rolls during the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar. A Bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi Excluded Bihar voters can submit online claims with Aadhaar or 11 other documents: SC

Amid tariff tensions, Indian envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra, US lawmakers discuss trade

NEW YORK (TIP): Indian envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Friday discussed “mutually beneficial trade engagement” and “energy security” with US lawmakers amid tariff tensions between Washington and New Delhi. The Indian Ambassador met Senator Bill Hagerty and thanked him for “consistent and strong support to the India-US partnership.” “Briefed him on continuing bilateral discussions for Amid tariff tensions, Indian envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra, US lawmakers discuss trade

Thousands join the 43rd India Day Parade in NYC to Celebrate India’s 79th Independence Day

NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) NY-NJ-CT-NE, the largest non-profit organization on the East Coast of USA, successfully hosted the 43rd Annual India Day Parade in New York city on Sunday, August 17. The parade drew hundreds of thousands of participants and spectators to Madison Avenue in a spectacular celebration Thousands join the 43rd India Day Parade in NYC to Celebrate India’s 79th Independence Day

Embassy of India in Guatemala Celebrates India’s 79th Independence Day

GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): The Embassy of India in Guatemala hosted the 79th Independence Day of India on 15th August 2025, celebrating the spirit of freedom, unity, and national pride. The event took place at the chancery premises and saw an enthusiastic turnout of nearly 250 members of the Indian community, along with local friends of Embassy of India in Guatemala Celebrates India’s 79th Independence Day

Carney announces removal of retaliatory tariffs on US goods compliant with CUSMA

OTTAWA (TIP): Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday, August 22, that Canada will lift many of its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods that fall under free trade rules, after agreeing with U.S. President Donald Trump to “intensify” stalled trade talks. Canadian counter-tariffs on U.S. autos, steel and aluminum will remain for now, Carney said, describing Carney announces removal of retaliatory tariffs on US goods compliant with CUSMA

Viksit Bharat needs more than GDP growth

Without investing in education, health, and jobs, the 2047 dream will remain a slogan “A superpower is not built on abstract (and massaged) GDP numbers alone. It needs a foundation that guarantees high-quality education, health, and jobs. It needs a scaffolding of administrative efficiency and judicial responsibility. It needs a vision that believes in equality Viksit Bharat needs more than GDP growth

Gross domestic propaganda

India’s growth dream rests more on political spin and statistical sleight-of-hand than on real economic fundamentals. “Swami Vivekananda often invoked a Katha Upanishad aphorism: “Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.” India’s policymakers and media would do well to heed this call. Continued speculations about India’s superpower status mislead and distract. The Gross domestic propaganda

CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AT THE NEWARK PUBLIC LIBRARY

By Mabel Pais WHAT:  HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION WHEN:  Saturday, September 13, 1–3 PM WHERE: Newark Public Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ COST:   Free Celebrate Hispanic cultures through music, dance, poetry and art. Festivities include lively folk dances — from Ecuador, Panama, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Puerto Rico — and visual art by Latin American CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AT THE NEWARK PUBLIC LIBRARY

STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH NJPAC’S SOCIAL IMPACT FILM SERIES

By Mabel Pais In the wake of the murder of George Floyd in 2020 and other forms of injustice to the Black community, NJPAC formed a racial justice task force to address all forms of social injustice and racism in society. Watch Donna Walker-Kuhne speak on social justice – youtu.be/R5p2JrnkKzY In the past year, NJPAC’s STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH NJPAC’S SOCIAL IMPACT FILM SERIES

PHOTOVOICE PRESENTS CREATIVE WORK IN SUPPORT OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY

By Mabel Pais WHAT: HOPE IS AN ACTION: PHOTOVOICE 2025 WHEN: Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 6-8 PM Remarks: 6:30 PM WHERE: NJPAC, Victoria Theater Lobby, 1 Center Street, Newark COST: Free Join NJPAC for the opening reception of ‘Hope is an Action: Photovoice 2025,’ featuring work from participants from The Pride Center and WOWCommuniTEA Center PHOTOVOICE PRESENTS CREATIVE WORK IN SUPPORT OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY

GOVERNOR MURPHY, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR WAY & REVOLUTIONNJ ANNOUNCE ‘AN AFTERNOON WITH KEN BURNS’ WHO WILL PRESENT ‘THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION’

By Mabel Pais KEN BURNS, renowned American documentary filmmaker, in ‘An Afternoon with Ken Burns’ will discuss his new six-part, 12-hour documentary, ‘The American Revolution’ at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, NJ on Wednesday, September 17 at 1:30 PM. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will attend and introduce Burns at the event. This GOVERNOR MURPHY, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR WAY & REVOLUTIONNJ ANNOUNCE ‘AN AFTERNOON WITH KEN BURNS’ WHO WILL PRESENT ‘THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION’

India Celebrates its 79th Independence Day

Freedom fighters who shaped India’s Destiny

Freedom fighters who shaped India’s Destiny

15 Aug 2024 to 15 Aug 2025: India’s hits & misses

A Year of Contrasts: From space milestones and semiconductor breakthroughs to economic turbulence and climate calamities, India’s story from August 2024 to August 2025 has been one of ambition tempered by reality. The challenge now is clear: translate scientific and strategic achievements into broad-based prosperity while safeguarding people against economic and environmental shocks. If India 15 Aug 2024 to 15 Aug 2025: India’s hits & misses

India’s journey of triumphs, trials and transformation

When the clock struck midnight on August 15, 1947, a newly free India stepped into the unknown-scarred by Partition, burdened by poverty, yet fuelled by an unyielding spirit. As Pandit Nehru spoke of the nation’s “tryst with destiny,” few could have imagined that within eight decades, this struggling colony would emerge as a global powerhouse-economically India’s journey of triumphs, trials and transformation

India’s freedom struggle: From first invasion to midnight of Independence

India’s journey to freedom was neither swift nor simple-it was a centuries-long saga of resilience, rebellion, and renaissance. While the climax arrived on 15 August 1947, the struggle had its roots in the earliest invasions that disrupted the subcontinent’s autonomy. This story spans from medieval conquests to colonial exploitation, from fragmented resistance to unified nationalism, India’s freedom struggle: From first invasion to midnight of Independence

Janmashtami: Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna

Krishna Janmashtami, celebrated on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada (August-September), commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. The legend revolves around Kansa, a tyrannical king and Krishna’s uncle, who was destined to be killed by Krishna. To avoid this fate, Kansa imprisoned Krishna’s Janmashtami: Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna

Venus Williams receives wildcard to play singles at US Open

Queens (TIP)- 28 years on from when she made the finals of the US Open in her first appearance at the tournament as a teenager, Venus Williams is back. Having missed the last two editions of her home tournament at Flushing Meadows as she battled against surgery, Williams is set to mark a return to Venus Williams receives wildcard to play singles at US Open

WI crush Pak by 202 runs, win series 2-1

After 34 years of waiting, the West Indies finally broke their ODI series drought against Pakistan in emphatic fashion, crushing the visitors by 202 runs in the deciding third match at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. It was a complete team performance, powered by captain Shai Hope’s unbeaten 120 and Jayden Seales’ career-best 6 for WI crush Pak by 202 runs, win series 2-1

McGrath predicts 5-0 win for Australia in Ashes

LONDON (TIP)- The Ashes is still over three months away but pace legend Glenn McGrath is out with his much-awaited prediction for the upcoming edition — a 5-0 sweep for Australia. The feisty showdown is slated to begin in Perth on November 21 and McGrath believes England will find it “pretty tough” to battle past McGrath predicts 5-0 win for Australia in Ashes