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Former Head of SUNY Downstate Medical Center Sentenced to Up to Three Years in State Prison Following Inspector General Investigation

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NEW YORK (TIP): New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced the sentencing of Dr. Michael Lucchesi, former Chairman of Emergency Medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and former head of Downstate Hospital and Medical School, for stealing approximately $1.44 million in state funds through the use of … Former Head of SUNY Downstate Medical Center Sentenced to Up to Three Years in State Prison Following Inspector General Investigation

New Jersey Company Selected as Official Merchandise Partner of the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship

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FREEHOLD, N.J. (TIP): Predator Sports, located in Freehold, New Jersey, has been selected as the Official Merchandise Partner for the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship. The event will be held in Seogwipo, Jeju (pronounced Chey’-joo), Korea, August 15 -24. In addition, Predator has an agreement to provide uniforms for Korea, the event’s host team, … New Jersey Company Selected as Official Merchandise Partner of the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship

New York City Mayor Proclaims August 6 as “RANA Day” to Honor Rajasthani-American Contributions

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NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): In a landmark recognition of the contributions made by the Rajasthani-American community, New York City Mayor Eric Adams officially proclaimed August 6, 2025, as “Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) Day” during a historic ceremony at New York City Hall. The event was part of RANA’s Silver Jubilee celebrations, marking … New York City Mayor Proclaims August 6 as “RANA Day” to Honor Rajasthani-American Contributions

Israel’s Seizure of Gaza City: A Blatant Defiance of Global Will

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In a deeply disturbing move that underscores its increasing disregard for international norms, Israel has launched a full-scale operation to seize control of Gaza City — the most populous urban center in the besieged Palestinian enclave. This act, which comes in the wake of relentless bombardment and months of military siege, flies in the face … Israel’s Seizure of Gaza City: A Blatant Defiance of Global Will

Farewell to Satya Pal Malik- A Fearless Champion of People’s Rights

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A well-known politician and former Governor, Satya Pal Malik, has died. He was sick for some time. I had known him from Meerut College, Meerut where in 1967 I was teaching English to postgraduate students and Satya Pal Malik was studying law. He was a students’ union leader. We met as adversaries , he representing … Farewell to Satya Pal Malik- A Fearless Champion of People’s Rights

US Embassy in India Issues Warning on Visa Overstays

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NEW DELHI / NEW YORK (TIP): The U.S. Embassy in India has warned Indian nationals of “severe consequences” if they overstay their visas while visiting the United States. In an Aug. 4 statement on social media, the U.S. Embassy stated that people visiting the country should “respect the terms” of their U.S. visas and their … US Embassy in India Issues Warning on Visa Overstays

U.N. asks Israel to immediately halt plan to control Gaza

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GENEVA / NEW YORK (TIP): U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk on Friday, August 8, 2025, said that “the Israeli Government’s plan for a complete military takeover of the occupied Gaza Strip must be immediately halted”. Under the plan to “defeat” Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army “will prepare to take control of … U.N. asks Israel to immediately halt plan to control Gaza

US ‘president of peace’ helped settle India-Pakistan tensions: Secretary of State Rubio

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US “got involved directly” when India and Pakistan went to war and President Donald Trump was able to deliver peace between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has claimed. Rubio, in an interview to EWTN’s ‘The World Over’ on Thursday, said that Trump was committed to ensuring peace … US ‘president of peace’ helped settle India-Pakistan tensions: Secretary of State Rubio

Trump rules out trade talks with India amid tariff dispute

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The White House on Wednesday issued an Executive Order imposing an additional 25 percentage points in tariffs on Indian goods, raising the total levy to 50% “For us, the interest of our farmers is our top priority,” PM Modi responded WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Donald Trump has said there will be no trade negotiations … Trump rules out trade talks with India amid tariff dispute

Rahul’s vote theft charge: Election Commission seeks signed declaration or apology to the nation

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NEW DELHI (TIP): A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi levelled allegations of over one lakh “stolen” votes in the Mahadevapura Assembly segment of Bangalore Central Lok Sabha seat — which the opposition narrowly lost to the ruling BJP in 2024 — the Election Commission of India (ECI) hit back on Friday. In a direct … Rahul’s vote theft charge: Election Commission seeks signed declaration or apology to the nation

From midnight tantrums to PowerPoint: Evolution of Indian diplomacy

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After Independence, Jawaharlal Nehru saw diplomacy as performance. India, a new actor on the world stage, needed to be seen India’s diplomats have never quite faced a challenge like Donald Trump. Erratic, performative, and impervious to nuance, he treats geopolitics like a real estate deal — announcing imaginary oil finds one week, sulking over India’s … From midnight tantrums to PowerPoint: Evolution of Indian diplomacy

Bangladesh, a year after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster

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Public opinion appears to have turned against the Yunus interim regime — with growing economic distress, the shared refrain seems to be a yearning for the ‘earlier and better times’ Bangladesh today is abysmally different from the trajectory promised to the people by Professor Muhammad Yunus when he was sworn in (August 8, 2024) as … Bangladesh, a year after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster

A new generation of populists is showing Democrats how to defeat Trump

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As Democrats continue to sift through the wreckage of the 2024 election, one truth should be impossible to ignore: they are bleeding support among working-class voters and Donald Trump’s stumbles alone will not save them. From Black and Latino men to young and low-income voters, Trump’s re-election made it clear that working Americans increasingly feel … A new generation of populists is showing Democrats how to defeat Trump

Growing bonhomie between India and Trinidad & Tobago

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Barry Shiva Padarth: The Rising young Indian Diaspora leader in the Caribbean Region NEW YORK (TIP): Last month’s historic visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s to Trinidad & Tobago gave a new impetus to the age-old people-to-people ties between the two countries. PM Modi received an unprecedented welcome from the newly-elected Government of Prime Minister … Growing bonhomie between India and Trinidad & Tobago

THIS GRAMMY AWARD WINNER’S PASSION IS TO ELEVATE HUMAN HAPPINESS THROUGH MUSIC AND EDUCATION

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By Mabel Pais CHANDRIKA TANDON, 2025 Grammy Award-winner for her album ‘Triveni’ and two-time Grammy Award-nominee, gives us ‘Divine Ecstasy,’ with an ensemble of instrumental and vocal musicians. She will unveil her August 2025 release, ‘Soul Ecstasy,’ with songs from her other albums, for an evening of storytelling, chanting, and audience participation. The performance showcases … THIS GRAMMY AWARD WINNER’S PASSION IS TO ELEVATE HUMAN HAPPINESS THROUGH MUSIC AND EDUCATION

 ‘Satellite images will help rescue, restoration work’

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BENGALURU (TIP): Two days after the catastrophic floods due to cloudburst and intense rainfall in Dharali and Harsil villages in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, Indian Space Research Organisation’s National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) shared analysis of the floods based on satellite data. Using high-resolution images of the Indian Cartosat-2S satellites, the teams drew a comparative …  ‘Satellite images will help rescue, restoration work’

Coastal Shipping Bill passed amid Opposition stir over voter list revision

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NEW DELHI (TIP): Parliament on Thursday passed the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha giving its approval amid protests by Opposition members demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The proposed legislation aims to promote coastal shipping as an eco-friendly and cost-effective mode of transport while … Coastal Shipping Bill passed amid Opposition stir over voter list revision

‘Father’s name dfojgaidf; house no. 0’: Inside Rahul Gandhi’s ‘atom bomb proof’ of vote rigging in Karnataka

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New Delhi (TIP): Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday finally dropped the “atom bomb” of “proof” to substantiate his series of allegations against the Election Commission of India facilitating “vote theft” in an Assembly constituency in Karnataka. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi, Gandhi took … ‘Father’s name dfojgaidf; house no. 0’: Inside Rahul Gandhi’s ‘atom bomb proof’ of vote rigging in Karnataka

Vice President poll : Names of Devvrat, Gehlot & Chari doing the rounds

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NEW DELHI (TIP): The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Thursday unanimously authorised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president JP Nadda to finalise a suitable candidate for the Vice-Presidential post, for which the election schedule has already been announced. Thursday was the first day for filing nominations. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the NDA meeting … Vice President poll : Names of Devvrat, Gehlot & Chari doing the rounds

Chhattisgarh HC asks government to reply on migrant return to Bengal

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RAIPUR (TIP): The Chhattisgarh HC on Thursday issued notice to the state government on a plea of 12 migrant workers from West Bengal seeking quashing of “illegal” criminal proceedings against them, and compensation for illegal detention and confinement in jail by accusing them of being Bangladeshi immigrants. Mehmoob Sheikh and 11 others, residents of Krishna … Chhattisgarh HC asks government to reply on migrant return to Bengal

Rahul Gandhi’s claims establish SIR needed to correct voters’ list: Assam CM

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GUWAHATI (TIP): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma referred to a section of Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls, contending that the Congress leader extended “indirect support” for the exercise through his comments. Sarma asserted that the SIR is essential for the northeastern state to remove the names of “Bangladeshis”. … Rahul Gandhi’s claims establish SIR needed to correct voters’ list: Assam CM

Satya Pal Malik: A Life in Service, Turbulence, and Transformation

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Satya Pal Malik was born on 24 July 1946 in Hisawada village, Meerut district (now Baghpat), Uttar Pradesh—into a modest Jat family led by father Budh Singh. From an early age, Malik was drawn to the socialist ideals espoused by Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, a connection that shaped his worldview and political aspirations. As a student at … Satya Pal Malik: A Life in Service, Turbulence, and Transformation

Indian Embassy Collaborates with Municipality of San Juan Sacatepéquez to Celebrate National Handloom Day 2025 in Guatemala

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SAN JUAN SACATEPEQUEZ, GUATEMALA (TIP): The Embassy of India in Guatemala, in collaboration with the Municipality of San Juan Sacatepéquez, organized a special event on 7 August 2025 to celebrate National Handloom Day in San Juan Sacatepéquez. The celebration was attended by approximately 50 local weavers, along with businessmen, government authorities, and other key stakeholders … Indian Embassy Collaborates with Municipality of San Juan Sacatepéquez to Celebrate National Handloom Day 2025 in Guatemala

August 1 New York & Dallas E – Edition

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Coco Gauff overcomes 14 more double-faults to advance in Montreal

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MONTREAL (TIP)- Coco Gauff overcame 14 more double-faults to beat Veronika Kudermetova of Russia 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 on July 30 National Bank Open. Two days after surviving 23 double-faults and a third-set tiebreaker against fellow American Danielle Collins, the top-seeded Gauff rallied from a set and break down against Kudermetova to reach the round of … Coco Gauff overcomes 14 more double-faults to advance in Montreal

Not looking good: England sweat on Chris Woakes’ injury in Oval Test

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Gus Atkinson provided an update on Chris Woakes, who suffered a shoulder injury in a major blow for England during the fifth and final Test at The Oval. In the post-Tea session, Woakes left the field grimacing in pain after injuring his left shoulder while chasing a boundary. The incident occurred on the fifth ball … Not looking good: England sweat on Chris Woakes’ injury in Oval Test

India fight back after losing quick wickets in Oval Test, Karun Nair scores a half-century

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London (TIP)- A resilient and much-needed half-century for Karun Nair and his unbeaten half-century partnership with a resolute Washington Sundar helped India fight back after losing quick wickets during the first day of the fifth Test against England at The Oval on Thursday, July 31. At the end of the day’s play, India was 204/6, … India fight back after losing quick wickets in Oval Test, Karun Nair scores a half-century

Tirlok Malik, Chandra Barot – Director of “DON”- and the 3D Dream That Could Have Changed Bollywood

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NEW YORK (TIP): When Chandra Barot passed away recently at the age of 86, obituaries rightfully celebrated him as the man who gave Indian cinema the cult classic Don (1978), starring Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, and Pran, and based on a script by Salim-Javed. But among the many fascinating chapters of his life, one unfinished … Tirlok Malik, Chandra Barot – Director of “DON”- and the 3D Dream That Could Have Changed Bollywood

IOCUSA Vice-Chair denounces the arrest and detention of Catholic Nuns

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NEW YORK (TIP): “The arrest and detention of Sisters Preethi Mary and Vandana Francis of the Assisi Sisters of Mary Immaculate in the state of Chhattisgarh is a blatant violation of their fundamental rights under the constitutional laws. The relentless harassment and intimidation of Christians in BJP-ruled states is deplorable and a stark sign of … IOCUSA Vice-Chair denounces the arrest and detention of Catholic Nuns

Hampi: A journey through the lost empire of stones and stories

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Tucked away in the rugged, boulder-strewn landscapes of Karnataka, Hampi is a destination that whispers tales of grandeur, devotion, and resilience. Once the capital of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is more than just ruins – it’s a living museum where history and myth converge in stone. A Walk Through Time … Hampi: A journey through the lost empire of stones and stories