Month: March 2022
Indian-origin economist Jayati Ghosh named on UN high-level advisory board on multilateralism
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Indian -origin development economist Jayati Ghosh has been appointed by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to a new high-level advisory board on effective multilateralism. Ghosh, 66, is a Professor at the University […]
Indian-American diplomat Punit Talwar appointed US envoy to Morocco
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Indian-American diplomat Punit Talwar as the country’s ambassador to Morocco. Talwar, who is currently a senior advisor at the State Department, has […]
Indian-origin student’s boyfriend charged with her murder in London
Nirpal S Shergill LONDON (TIP): A 22-year-old Tunisian man who was arrested earlier has been charged with the murder of Indian-origin student Sabita Thanwani and appeared in custody at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court in London […]
Indian American Punjab-born Shree Saini is 1st runner-up at Miss World pageant
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (TIP): Indian American Shree Saini was crowned the first runner-up at the Miss World 2021 beauty pageant held in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Thursday, March 17. The coveted Miss World […]
NYIC Applauds Council Member Hanif’s Introduction of Resolution Demanding Health Insurance Coverage for Undocumented Immigrants
The Immigration Committee Chair Brings Up Council Resolution Calling on The State Legislature to Pass A880A/S1572A NEW YORK, NY (TIP): On March 23, Council Member Shahana Hanif, alongside Council Members Francisco Moya, Shaun Abreu, Linda […]
Rye Ophthalmologist Ameet Goyal Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison for Seven-Year Healthcare Fraud Scheme and Covid-19 Loan Fraud
NEW YORK (TIP): Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced March 3, 2022 that AMEET GOYAL, M.D., (“GOYAL”) an ophthalmologist in Rye, New York, was sentenced to 96 […]
Navy Pier, Delhi committee of Chicago Sister Citiespartner for celebration of Holi
CHICAGO, IL (TIP): First time a large metropolitan city in the United States, Chicago, celebrated the Indian festival of Holi, with over 2000 people in attendance which included live cultural program, music and dances, food […]
Tax Time Guide: Electronic tax payment and agreement options available to taxpayers who owe
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service, on March 22, reminded taxpayers who have a tax bill that there are several ways to make payments, and there are options for many people who can’t pay […]
STAMFORD MAYOR CAROLINE SIMMONS ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO GOPIO-CT 2022 TEAM
STAMFORD, CT (TIP): “Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) – Connecticut Chapter is a very important service organization for Stamford,” said Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons at the launch of GOPIO-CT 2022 activities on […]
AFTER SHOOTING, COMMUNITY RALLIES AGAINST ILLEGAL AIRBNB
BAYSIDE, NY (TIP): After a shooting outside a Bayside house on Saturday, March 19th that left one person injured and sent stray bullets into the surrounding community, piercing cars and a nearby child’s car seat, […]
Birbhum killings
Culture of violence the bane of Bengal politics Turf wars and bloodshed are synonymous with West Bengal politics, particularly during the election season, with successive governments often fanning the flames rather than dousing them. The […]
Intel India VPs Receive Award on Behalf of CEO& EVP
By Brian Grim, RFBF President BENGALURU (TIP): Intel Corporation’s CEO Pat Gelsinger and EVP Sandra Rivera received the 2021 Global Business & Interfaith Peace Gold Medal for their work in making Intel’s workplaces worldwide inclusive […]
Is Victory for Ukraine Worth Risking Nuclear War?
“The Ukrainian war, now a month old, has demonstrated the utility of nuclear weapons. Putin’s credible threat to use them has caused the U.S. and NATO to flatly refuse Kyiv’s request to put a no-fly […]
Yogi Adityanath takes oath as Uttar Pradesh CM; 52 ministers also sworn in
LUCKNOW (TIP): Yogi Adityanath on Friday took oath as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister for the second term at a mega ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top BJP leaders, including Amit Shah, Rajnath […]
First woman US secretary of state Madeleine Albright dies at 84
US President Joe Biden ordered flags at the White House and other federal buildings and grounds to be flown at half-staff WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Madeleine Albright, a child refugee from Nazi- and then Soviet-dominated Eastern […]
Foreign Secretary Shringla calls for alignment between UN, League of Arab States
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Speaking at a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States (LAS), Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla said India and the Arab world […]