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A Closer Look Inside New York City Schools
“There’s a lot of work our teachers and principals are doing every day to put us on the path to Equity and Excellence for All, and put our children on the path to success. I […]
Month: November 2017
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Guest Comment – Reversing slaughter ban: Hindutva succumbs to common sense
World opinion and economic necessity do matter. And that is why the Modi government finds itself constrained to explore a rolling back of the ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter in animal markets. […]
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As I See It – Unbought and Unbossed: Honoring Shirley Chisholm, a West Indian/ American Icon
On December 1, 1955 Park Rosa was arrested for refusing to move to the back of a bus and give her seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama which triggered a wave of protests […]
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UN Women urges robust action to ensure lives free from violence for women and girls
UNITE campaign’s theme “Leave No One Behind” emphasizes the urgency of reaching the most marginalized first, as the 16 Days of Activism begins worldwide NEW YORK (TIP): Starting on the International Day for the Elimination […]
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Community Unity halts a deportation
Bangladeshi immigrant Riaz Talukder scheduled for deportation gets 6 months reprieve due to community, media, legal, and elected representatives’ pressure NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): Nearly 75 immigrants, elected officials, activists, family, and community members […]
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SIAEA Announces Annual Scholarship Program
NEW YORK (TIP): The Society of Indo American Engineers and Architects (SIAEA) has announced its Annual Scholarship Program for 2017. The program has been formulated to encourage students to pursue studies in the fields of […]
United States
Harlem fire injures several, including police officers
Mohammed Jaffer NEW YORK (TIP): Authorities say several people were hurt, including responding police officers, when an emotionally disturbed person set fire to her apartment in Harlem. Police say the woman had barricaded herself inside […]
United States
Armed thieves hold up Kennedy Fried Chicken shop in Queens
Mohammed Jaffer QUEENS, NEW YORK (TIP): Police are seeking a pair of armed crooks who held up a Kennedy Fried Chicken shop in Queens — with one waving his pistol in front of a worker, […]
United States
Desi Republicans are Delta Force of GOP: Cox
Dr. Sampath Shivangi, Dr. A.D Amar, Attorney Anand Ahuja and Charles Kannankeril honored Prakash M Swamy WHITE PLAINS, NY (TIP): Indian-American Republicans are now being recognized as the powerful Delta Force in the GOP with […]
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Institute of International Social Development celebrated the ‘2017 IISD Award Ceremony’
NEW YORK (TIP): Institute of International Social Development (IISD), an international NGO in Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC of the United Nations, celebrated the ‘2017 IISD Award Ceremony’ with the recognition of three eminent personalities […]
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Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. urges Trump to rescind his senseless dictate to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Refugees
NEW YORK (TIP): “President Trump’s order to end temporary protected status for Haitians is a needlessly appalling concession to his anti-immigrant base at the expense of families who need our humanitarian assistance. The federal government […]
United States
Chairman Crowley, Assembly Member Simotas, Council Member Constantinides call for easing congestion in LaGuardia Airport’s surrounding community
QUEENS, NY (TIP): House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY), NYS Assembly Member Aravella Simotas, and NYC Council Member Costa Constantinides announced November 21 they sent a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio requesting traffic […]
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De Blasio Administration and Hispanic Federation host Dreamer Dinner; Renew call for passage of the Dream Act
NEW YORK (TIP): The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and the Center for Faith & Community Partnerships joined the Hispanic Federation to bring over one hundred New Yorkers, including dozens of Dreamers, together last night […]
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Santhigram Wellness Kerala Ayurveda, USA to celebrate its 10th Anniversary on January 20, 2018 at New Jersey.
EDISON, NJ (TIP): Santhigram Kerala Ayurvedic Co., USA, a leading provider of authentic Kerala specific Ayurveda therapies in the United States, having its presence at 12 locations spread all over US including New Jersey, New […]
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Museum in NYC to host The Namaste Express
NEW YORK (TIP): The Children’s Museum of Manhattan will host an exhibition on Indian culture The Namaste Express, in the summer of 2018, media reports here stated. The Namaste Express will be the latest exhibition […]
United States
NYC COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS CHARGES 12 NATIONAL AND LOCAL BUSINESSES FOR DISCRIMINATING AGAINST JOB APPLICANTS WITH CRIMINAL HISTORIES
NEW YORK (TIP): The NYC Commission on Human Rights announced charges today against 12 local and national businesses for violating the Fair Chance Act, including Estée Lauder, Family Dollar, Kroll Associates, Tavern on the Green, […]
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HAITIANS AND OTHER REFUGEES DESERVE AMERICA’S HELP
BY Albert Baldeo “Our country has been the leading provider of humanitarian aid for refugees” -Elizabeth Esty “I believe in the promise of America. Being a Cuban refugee, having come here when I was eight, […]
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Indian-American Vin Gopal is the first Indian to get elected as a senator in history of New Jersey
MONMOUTH, NJ (TIP): An evening to celebrate Monmouth County small-business owner and newly elected youngest state senator Vin Gopal was held on Friday, November 17, 2017, which was organized by South Asian Registration Initiatives – […]
Indian Americans
Indian-American White House Official says Trump not anti-immigrant
WASHINGTON (TIP): A prominent Indian-American, who holds a key position in the White House, has refuted the notion that US President Donald Trump is anti-immigrant. “First of all, I don’t think that the rhetoric is […]
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Indian American caught in Macy’s money laundering scheme
SACRAMENTO (TIP): Indian American Suraj Patel, 38, of Long Beach, California, was ordered to pay approximately $925,000 to Macy’s after he pleaded guilty to mail fraud and money laundering in a $3.5 million distribution scheme […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin woman officer jailed for maid abuse in Singapore
SINGAPORE (TIP): An Indian-origin former woman warrant officer in the Singapore Army was on Monday, November 20, jailed for four months and three weeks for abusing and beating her Indian maid. K Rajakumari, 57, who […]