Religion
Month: April 2023
Religion
Guru Gobind Singh – A divine messenger, warrior, poet and philosopher
Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth master of Sikhs, was born on January 5, 1667, as “Gobind Rai” at Patna Sahib, Bihar. He became Guru on November 24, 1675, at the age of nine, following […]
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NY/NJ/CT
Middlesex County sets goal to award 20% of County contracts to minority-, women-, veteran-owned, and small businesses
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ (TIP): Furthering its commitment to incorporating diversity, equity inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) into county business practices, the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners have approved a resolution to set aside, or otherwise […]
Indian Americans
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Indo-Canadian police officer Harvinder Singh Dhami killed in traffic accident in Alberta
EDMONTON (TIP): A 32-year-old Indo-Canadian police officer was killed in a traffic accident in the Canadian province of Alberta. Harvinder Singh Dhami died on Monday, April 10, after his vehicle crashed while responding to a […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin chef Manju Malhi among community champions on King Charles Coronation invite list
LONDON (TIP): An Indian-origin chef, who works with a senior citizens charity in the UK, is among the British Empire Medal (BEM) winners on the royal invitation list for King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Coronation […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi raises record $1.4 million
CHICAGO (TIP): Following a contested primary and general election contest in the 2022 election cycle, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) raised over $1.4 million in just the first three months of the 2024 election cycle. Not […]
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United States
Air National Guardsman arrested as F.B.I. searches his home
NORTH DIGHTON, Mass. (TIP): Federal investigators on Thursday, April 13, arrested a 21-year-old air national guardsman who they believe is linked to a trove of leaked classified U.S. intelligence documents, which have upended relations with […]
United States
California assembly urges US Congress to recognize 1984 anti-Sikh violence as genocide
Parminder Aujla SACRAMENTO (TIP): The California state assembly has passed a resolution urging the United States Congress to formally recognize and condemn the 1984 anti-Sikh violence in India as genocide. The resolution was introduced by […]
United States
Indian American lawmaker Sabi “Doc” Kumar accuses expelled Black Tennessee Democrat of racism
NASHVILLE (TIP): Indian American lawmaker in the Tennessee House of Representatives Sabi “Doc” Kumar, who voted to expel two African Americans from the statehouse for staging a protest demanding strict gun-control laws, has accused one […]
NY/NJ/CT
6 Indian-Americans win 2023 Guggenheim Fellowships
NEW YORK (TIP): Six Indian-Americans are among a diverse group of 171 scientists, writers, scholars, and artists across 48 fields who have been chosen out of almost 2,500 applicants for the 2023 Guggenheim Fellowships. Scholars […]
United States
IRS reminds those with no filing requirement about IRS Free File; get overlooked tax credits and refunds
WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today reminded low- to moderate-income taxpayers, especially those who don’t normally file a tax return, to consider IRS Free File to prepare their own federal tax return to […]
United States
IRS to Prioritize Enforcement Including Criminal Investigation for Certain Assets
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said it would increase enforcement in the area of digital asset transactions and listed transactions. The federal agency identified certain transactions to have high-risk issues in noncompliance […]
United States
IRS Says Time Running Out to Claim $1.5 Billion in Unclaimed Refunds for Tax Year 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced Wednesday, April 12, that over a million Americans have unclaimed tax refunds for the tax year 2019 and face a looming deadline to claim a total […]
United States
IRS reminds taxpayers of April estimated tax payment deadline
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today reminded people that Tax Day, April 18, is also the deadline for first quarter estimated tax payments for tax year 2023. These payments are normally made by […]
Opinions
How Good is Punjab Police?
Money, equipment and bulging numbers do not modernize or improve efficiency of a police force. Training and motivation are the key elements that distinguish between an efficient force in uniform and huge squads of lathi […]