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Indian American tech businessman Ramit Varma exits Los Angeles mayoral race
LOS ANGELES (TIP): Indian American Tech businessman Ramit Varma, who spent $4 million of his own money to run for Los Angeles mayor, has quit the race and endorsed billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso. […]
Indian American diplomat Gautam Rana to be nominated by US President as ambassador to Slovakia
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden is set to nominate Indian-American career diplomat Gautam Rana as the new US Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Slovakia. In a statement on Wednesday, the White House announced […]
Indian American, first woman of color, Vermont senator Kesha Ram Hinsdale ends Congressional bid
MONTPELIER, VT (TIP): : Kesha Ram Hinsdale, the youngest Indian American to ever serve in state elected office, ended her Congressional bid Friday, May 27, announcing plans to run for re-election to the Vermont State […]
‘World order’ in the context of Ukraine war
What stands remote and far-reaching is that the West does appear to have sown seeds of a major European conflict owing to its inability to create an ambience of mutual trust, faith and confidence with […]
Sidhu Moosewala assassination case: AAP govt lands deep in hot waters
“Neither the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann nor any of the senior members of the High Command of AAP, including its Convener, Arvind Kejriwal, could visualize the serious consequences they would counter for their action of […]
IRS extends VITA and TCE grants application deadline
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline to June 17 for accepting applications for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant programs which will […]
IRS seeks to offer jobs to thousands of workers this summer
WASHINGTON , D.C. (TIP): To boost its workforce and better help taxpayers and businesses, the Internal Revenue Service announced today that it’s looking to hire over 4,000 contact representative positions at several IRS offices nationwide […]
Republican Senatorial candidate in Nevada reaches out to Indian-Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A Republican Senatorial candidate in Nevada is reaching out to the influential Indian-American community as part of the massive GOP effort to rip the Democrats of its seat from the State. Over […]
US Presidential Commission recommends translating federal websites in Hindi, Gujarati and Punjabi, among other Asian languages
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A US Presidential Commission has recommended the translation of key government websites, such as the White House and other federal agencies, in languages spoken by Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders, including Hindi, Gujarati […]
India-US solidarity for global good, says Congressman Darren Soto
WASHINGTON,D.C. (TIP): The solidarity between India and the United States is a force for global good, a top American lawmaker has said, noting that the two countries worked closely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Congressman Darren […]
Canada to put a freeze on importing, buying or selling handguns
Canada has had far fewer mass shootings than the US in part because of a lack of easy access to guns OTTAWA (TIP): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government introduced legislation Monday, May 30, that […]
Amritsar-born chef Vikas Khanna ranked in global top 10 list by Gazette Review
Michelin star chef is the only Indian, who has made it to the prestigious list HOUSTON (TIP): Michelin star celebrity chef Vikas Khanna has been ranked amongst the top 10 global chefs in the world […]
National Commission for Women meet recommends helpline for abandoned wives of NRIs
NEW DELHI (TIP): A national helpline for women deserted in Non-Resident Indian (NRI) marriages and the need for a dedicated fund to provide assistance to them are among the recommendations made at a consultation on […]