Indian Americans
Month: August 2016
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Indian American Professor at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Recognized for his Contributions
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (TIP) Ashok Hemal, M.D., professor of urology at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, has received the Sushruta Award from the Indian American Urological Association (IAUA). This annual award is given to a physician who has […]
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A.R. Rahman enthrals audience, honoring M.S. Subbulakshmi at 70th Independence Day celebrations at UN
United Nations — August 15, 2016: A.R. Rahman enthralled a packed audience at the iconic United Nations General Assembly Hall with his renditions of Indian Carnatic legend M. S. Subbulakshmi’s music, Sufi songs and the […]
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Jenifer Rajkumar hopes to find a place in N.Y. State Assembly
Jennifer Rajkumar, an attorney at Sanford Heisler Kimpel LLP and a district leader on the West Side, New York, is hoping to win a seat to the New York State Assembly. The young Indian American, who […]
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Muslim mother sues US school for ‘terrorist’ confession
New York, Aug 18: A Muslim mother of Pakistani origin has sued a New York school for $25 million claiming her disabled son was forced to sign a confession saying he was part of the […]
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Indian American Official Leads Drive Against Police Brutality
NEW YORK (TIP) — An Indian American official spearheading the Obama administration’s campaign against police brutality and mistreatment of minorities has issued a scathing indictment of the city of Baltimore, accusing its police force of […]
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Indian-Origin Team Brings Hope For Wireless Implanted Devices
WASHINGTON: Taking us one step closer to internet-connected wireless implanted devices, a team of Indian-origin engineers has introduced a new way of communication that allows devices to talk to smartphones and watches. Such devices include […]
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Other News
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Indians Across The World Mark Independence Day With Fervor
BEIJING/WASHINGTON: Soaked in patriotism, hundreds of Indians today proudly marked the country’s 70th Independence Day, as the national flag fluttered and the national anthem reverberated at Indian missions across the world. Indians in countries like […]
Business & Economics
Indian Origin Student’s Device To Keep Disaster-Hit Areas Connected
LONDON: Disruptions in phone connectivity in disaster-hit areas could soon be a thing of the past — thanks to a device developed by an Indian-origin student at Britain’s Staffordshire University. The new device known as […]
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Gurbaksh Chahal, Indian-Origin Silicon Valley Mogul, Jailed In Domestic Violence Case
A Silicon Valley internet mogul who sold his startup for $300 million at the age of 25 and appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” as a highly eligible bachelor was sentenced on Friday to a […]
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WHY TRUMP’S CRAZY TALK ABOUT OBAMA AND ISIS MATTERS
On Thursday, August 11 morning, Donald Trump doubled down on his latest verbal outrage: the claim that President Obama was the “founder” of ISIS Actually, the Republican Presidential nominee tripled down. Appearing on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” […]
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Beyond the Gandhinagar drama
Eleven months ago this column had reflected on the long-term corrosion the Patels’ agitation for reservations had caused to the durability of the so-called Gujarat Model. Predictably, there was this familiar chorus of denunciation and denigration: […]
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United States
A.G. SCHNEIDERMAN ANNOUNCES GUILTY PLEA OF NYS EMPLOYEE FOR STEALING NEARLY $2.4M IN STATE FUNDS
NEW YORK (TIP): – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that Keisha Relf Davis, a New York State Department of Education vocational counselor, pleaded guilty to taking part in a scheme that stole over $2.3 […]
Education
Borough President Diaz allocates over $5.5 million to Bronx Education projects
NEW YORK (TIP): Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announce, August 4 that his office is providing more than $5.6 million in capital funds to 59 education projects all over the borough as part of […]
Business & Economics
Property Tax Relief for Nassau County Homeowners
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): As part of his continued efforts to help homeowners reduce their property tax burden, County Executive Edward Mangano will be hosting a series of Property Tax Exemptions Workshops in September at libraries […]
Business & Economics
Two Women among 25 Highest Paid Indian-American Executives
BOSTON (TIP): Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Google, and General Growth Properties CEO Sandeep Mathrani are the two highest-paid Indian-American executives in the United States, earning a whopping $100.50 million and $39.25 million respectively, […]
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Indian American Surjit Bassi Sues New Jersey Dealership for Not Selling Car over Taliban Concerns
NEW YORK (TIP): An Indian American man has sued a New Jersey car dealership after it allegedly refused to sell him a swanky Mercedes-Benz because a manager thought he might ship the car to the […]
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Georgetown University Appoints Hindu Priest as 1st Director for Hindu Life
GEORGETOWN (TIP): Georgetown University which is one of the top universities in United States has appointed a first full-time director for Hindu Life in recognition of the growing number of Hindu students at the university. […]
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Slain Sikh Marine’s Family Hurt by Donald Trump’s Remarks About Khans
LOS ANGELES (TIP): Voicing support for a fallen Pakistani-origin American soldier’s parents who had come under attack from Donald Trump, the family of a slain Sikh Marine has said they were “hurt” by his remarks […]