President Biden signs $1.9 trillion American Rescue Planinto Law

$1,400 for individuals, billions to help schools and colleges reopen, funding for vaccine distribution, and support to small businesses WASHINGTON(TIP):…

“Indian Americans are taking over the country… you guys are incredible,” says Biden at NASA interaction

Biden has appointed at least 55 Indian-Americans to key leadership positions in his administration ranging from his speechwriter to the…

Indian Origin group in Brampton holds Tiranga rally in support of farm laws

BRAMPTON, CANADA (TIP): Indian diaspora in Canada organized a Tiranga rally in Brampton on Sunday, February 28, calling for stronger…

Canada Based Sikh dance teacher performs bhangra in freezing cold, gives special message on Covid through a Video

YUKON,CANADA (TIP):  Yet another video of Canada based Sikh dance teacher Gurdeep Pandher performing bhangra in freezing temperature has become…

‘The Metro man of India’ E Sreedharan is BJP’s Kerala CM candidate

NEW DELHI (TIP):  E Sreedharan, the ‘metro man’ of India will be the BJP’s chief ministerial candidate for forthcoming Kerala…

UK’s new post-study graduate route work visa to open for applications in July

Nirpal Singh Shergill LONDON (TIP)A new post-study work visa that offers international students from countries like India the opportunity to…

Justice Dept. asks Supreme Court to dismiss ‘sanctuary’ immigration suits

WASHINGTON (TIP): The Justice Department on Thursday, March 4, asked the Supreme Court to dismiss three lawsuits over a Trump-era…

House passes HR1 sweeping bill on election, government reforms

The measure would require states to provide same-day voter registration, to allow at least two weeks of early voting and…

Australia threatens deportations after attacks on Indian Sikhs

CANBERRA (TIP): The Australian government has threatened deportations following four attacks on the Sikh community ahead of a March 15…

Gorbachev’s 90th birthday celebrated

Ashok Parulekar   PANAJI, GOA, INDIA (TIP):  On Tuesday, March 2, President Gorbachev 's 90th Birthday was observed.  He is a…

RSS chief advocates ‘Akhand Bharat’

Says “Akhand Bharat possible through Hindu Dharma, but not by force” HYDERABAD (TIP): Advocating the need for ‘Akhand Bharat’ (undivided…

NASA releases panoramic view of Mars rover landing site

Biden revokes Trump ban on many green card applicants

WASHINGTON (TIP): US President Joe Biden on Wednesday, Feb 24, revoked a proclamation from his predecessor that blocked many green…

UK judge orders Nirav Modi to be extradited to India

Nirpal Singh Shergill LONDON (TIP): A UK court on Thursday, Feb 25, ruled that fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi can be…

UK Based Indians transform primary school in Jalandhar into heaven

JALANDHAR /NEW YORK(TIP): Five years ago, rainwater used to enter classes at Government Primary School, Bhandal Himat. As a result,…

Indian American scientist Swati Mohan led flight control of Perseverance Rover to Mars

WASHINGTON (TIP): As Perseverance, the NASA rover, landed on the Martian surface Friday, millions of miles away in the US…

Indian Americans on TIME100 Next list of emerging leaders

NEW YORK (TIP): From ‘phenom’ Maitreyi Ramakrishnan to innovator Rohan Pavuluri, five Indian Americans figure in Time magazine’s second annual TIME100…

Indian American Kiran Ahuja to head office of personnel management under Biden Administration

WASHINGTON (TIP): Kiran Ahuja, an Indian American civil rights lawyer and an advocate for Asians, has been nominated by President…

Indian American Neera Tanden’s confirmation vote gets delayed

White House says ‘fighting’ for her nomination WASHINGTON (TIP):The White House has said it is “fighting” for the nomination of…

Indian Anjali Bharadwaj among 12 people named by Biden administration for anti-corruption award

WASHINGTON (TIP): Anjali Bharadwaj, an Indian social activist working on issues of transparency and accountability, is one of the 12…

Indian American Climate Expert Bidisha Bhattacharyya Appointed to Key Post in US Agriculture Department

WASHINGTON (TIP): The Biden administration has appointed an Indian American climate and energy expert, who spent three years deploying solar energy…

BRITISH PRIME MINISTER TO HOST VIRTUAL MEETING OF G7 LEADERS

Nirpal Singh Shergill in London LONDON, (TIP): The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will use the first leaders’ meeting of…

US Citizenship Act of 2021introduced in Congress

Proposal for a path to citizenship to 11 million undocumented migrants The legislation would benefit hundreds and thousands of Indian…

NASA’s Moment of Joy: Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars

The Rover is only the fifth ever to set its wheels down on Mars. WASHINGTON (TIP):  "Touchdown confirmed," said operations…

Farmers not going home, will head to Kolkata soon: Rakesh Tikait

'Will harvest crops and continue our agitation at the same time'  HISSAR, HARYANA (TIP): Asserting that farmers sitting on the…

US reaches H-1B visa cap for 2021

Successful candidates for the most sought-after work visa among foreign professionals, including Indians, will be decided by a computerized draw…

Queens Borough President Richards condemns “reprehensible” acts anti-Asian and anti-Semitic hate in parts of Queens

QUEENS, NY(TIP): Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. has condemned the anti-Asian, anti-Semitic and other recent hateful bias incidents, such…

India- Born Muslim chaplain graduates from Chaplin College to take her duty as a spiritual mentor

WASHINGTON (TIP): Saleha Jabeen, US military’s first India-born female Muslim chaplain, has graduated from Air Force Basic Chaplain Course, vowing…

Indian-origin actress Simone Ashley bags role in Netflix’s hit show Bridgerton

NEW YORK (TIP): Ashley will play Kate Sharma, a character of Indian descent who is a smart and headstrong young…

Five Indian-origin personalities feature in TIME magazine’s emerging leaders list

NEW YORK (TIP): Five Indian-origin personalities, including Twitter’s top lawyer Vijaya Gadde and UK’s finance minister Rishi Sunak, and an…