Month: June 2021
A Long Tale of Failures: Modi Government has Lost Sense of Direction
The callous, insensitive and prejudiced Modi government has made a mockery of governance and exposed the Indian nation and its people to the hydra of inflation, unemployment, crippling economy, a debilitating trade deficit and failing […]
Indian American Tara Srinivas wins Fulbright fellowship
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American Tara Srinivas, a class of 2020 graduate of Brown University, has won a 2021-22 Fulbright award to conduct neurodevelopment research at the Josep Carreras Leukemia Research Institute in Spain. She […]
Indian American Lawyer and Activist Kiran Ahuja to Lead US Office of Personnel Management
WASHINGTON (TIP) June 23: US Vice President Kamala Harris has cast her tie-breaking vote in the bitterly divided Senate to confirm the nomination of Indian American Kiran Ahuja as the head of the Office of Personnel […]
Indian American Raj Echambadi named as the 10th President of Illinois Tech
ILLINOIS (TIP) JUNE 24: Illinois Institute of Technology has named Indian American Rajagopal “Raj” Echambadi as its 10th president “to lead its efforts to empower students from different backgrounds to achieve their potential.” Echambadi, currently […]
PAN ASIAN REP CELEBRATES PRIDE WEEK
By Mabel Pais The Pan Asian Repertory Theatre (Tisa Chang, Founding Artistic Producing Director) presents a special virtual event: “NuWorks 2021,” the annual experimental series of self-created work from innovative artists exploring an eclectic range […]
TRIBECA@20 AWARDS
By Mabel Pais “It’s been a challenging time for filmmakers, storytellers, and actors, and we’re so proud to honor the perseverance and dedication many of them displayed while working through the many obstacles that arose […]
Weekly Horoscope – June 28 to July 4, 2021
Shree Ganeshaya Namah!!! Aries Ganesha says you will feel appreciated this week for your efforts in making those around you happy. You won’t face any major problems in your life this week. Your partner will […]
Birthday Horoscope – June 28to July 4, 2021
Shree Ganeshaya Namah!!! June 28 Ganesha says you will have to focus on becoming the best version of yourself today. You need to understand that today marks a pivotal change in your behavior and actions […]
Brazil cruise past Peru with 4-0 Copa America win
With Neymar in fine form and scoring a goal that took him past Ronaldo on the country’s all-time goals list, Brazil scored early in the game and then got three more in a commanding second […]
Neermahal: The Lake Palace of Tripura
The Lake Palace of Tripura or the Neermahal is the largest palace of its kind in the entire Indian Subcontinent. This architectural beauty rightly derives its name from its location, i.e. the middle of Rudrasagar […]
Teenager Shafali notches highest score by an Indian woman cricketer on Test debut
Teenager Shafali Verma etched her name in the record books by notching up the highest score by an Indian woman cricketer on Test debut. Shafali achieved the feat on Day 2 of the one-off Test […]
Nirjala Ekadashi
This year, Nirjala Ekadashi falls on Monday, June 21 Nirjala Ekadashi is the most important and significant Ekadashis out of all twenty four Ekadashis in a year. Nirjala means without water and Nirjala Ekadashi fasting […]
Microsoft names CEO Satya Nadella as chairman
Microsoft Corp on Wednesday, June 16, named Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella as its new chairman, in place of John Thompson. Nadella, who took over as CEO in 2014 from Steve Ballmer, has been instrumental […]
Cristiano Ronaldo’s act wipes off $4 billion from Coca-Cola’s market value
A small gesture by star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo at a pre-match press conference — ahead of the Euro 2020 clash between Portugal and Hungary — has left a big dent in Coca-Cola’s market value. At […]
Exposure to common cold virus may protect from Covid-19: Study
Exposure to the virus that causes common cold can protect against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus behind Covid-19, according to a study. The research, published on Tuesday, June 5, in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, […]
Benefits of hyaluronic acid on the skin
Hyaluronic acid is turning out to be one of the most talked-about and researched ingredients in skincare science, but what comes along with it are the most frequently asked questions revolving around the same. Hyaluronic […]