Month: November 2022
New chief for Pak army
Bajwa marks exit with embarrassing comments Qamar Javed Bajwa, in his last address as Pakistan’s army chief, had an embarrassing task to perform. He was forced to defend the country’s most powerful institution, which has […]
Poll officers’ appointments
Transparent selection a must for constitutional posts The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the absence of a law governing the appointments of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners. It has also red-flagged […]
RANA honors Indian diaspora for selfless services; raises $1.3 million at the annual gala
NEW YORK (TIP): The Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) held its annual gala event in Long Island, where it honored community leaders from the Indian diaspora for their selfless service and contributions to society. […]
‘Conspiracy’ by BJP to assassinate Arvind Kejriwal, alleges Manish Sisodia; demands probe
NEW DELHI (TIP): Delhi Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia alleged that the BJP was conspiring to eliminate Delhi Chief Minister and AAM Adami Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal. The kind of language used by BJP leader […]
Supreme Court OKs handover of Trump tax returns to Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Supreme Court on Tuesday, November 22, cleared the way for the imminent handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight. The court, […]
Kamal Haasan admitted to hospital with fever, cold
CHENNAI (TIP): The actor-cum-politician has been admitted to Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre (SRMC) on November 23, 2022 (Wednesday) evening with mild fever, cough and cold, according to the hospital. “He is recovering well and will […]
Indian-origin Sikh writer and filmmaker Amardeep Singh honored with Hofstra University’s Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize
NEW YORK (TIP): An author, researcher and filmmaker who has focused his work on the history and legacy of Sikhism was awarded Hofstra University’s 2022 Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize at a banquet Nov. 14 at […]
Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal will not enter in the race for House Democratic leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has told colleagues she will not enter the House Democratic leadership race and instead will run for reelection as Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair. Jayapal, the first Indian […]
Indian American arrested for USD 10 million crypto Ponzi scheme
COLUMBUS, OH (TIP): Federal law enforcement authorities in the US arrested an Indian American, Rathanakishore Giri, in Ohio on Friday on criminal charges related to his alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme that […]
Indian American academic Sunil Kumar named next president of Tufts University
NEW YORK (TIP): Eminent Indian American academician Sunil Kumar has been appointed the next president of Massachusetts-based Tufts University. He is the first person of color to occupy the position. Kumar, provost and senior vice-president […]
IAAC CONTINUES INDIA@75 CELEBRATIONS WITH LITFEST
By Mabel Pais Featuring Conversations with NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNER KAILASH SATYARTHI, INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE WINNER DAISY ROCKWELL & PADMA SHRI AWARDEE SUNITA KOHLI MICHELIN STAR CHEF, VIKAS KHANNA, FIRST “PHYGITAL” COOKBOOK And many more […]
WMI INVITES YOU TO AN EVENING OF SCINTILLATING MUSIC
By Mabel Pais Do you want to experience an evening of exhilarating music? Then head over to watch & listen to two Masters of Indian music. Zakir Hussain, the acknowledged maestro of the Indian tabla, […]
Manchester United rally to beat Aston Villa 4-2 in League Cup
Manchester (TIP)- Manchester United twice came from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-2 Thursday, November 10, and advance to last 16 of the English League Cup, a day after several other big teams were eliminated. […]
Elon Musk warns of Twitter bankruptcy as more senior executives quit
California (TIP)- Twitter Inc’s new owner Elon Musk on Thursday, November 10, raised the possibility of the social media platform going bankrupt, capping a chaotic day that included a warning from a US privacy regulator […]
US consumer inflation eased to 7.7% over past 12 months
Washington (TIP)- Price increases moderated in the United States last month in the latest sign that the inflation pressures that have gripped the nation might be easing as the economy slows and consumers grow more […]
Centre could cut spending for first time in 3 years: Report
Spending by the Indian Government this fiscal year could be less than budgeted for the first time in three years, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters, amid a push to meet […]