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New York State Governor Hochul signs legislation making Diwali a holiday in NYC public schools
Says “New York City is rich in different religions and cultures, and we’re taking an important step to recognize and celebrate this diversity in the school calendar,” FLUSHING, NY (TIP): In a historic move, New […]
Trump pleads not guilty at arraignment on federal charges in 2020 election probe
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Former President Donald Trump appeared in a federal courtroom Thursday, August 3, for his arraignment on four felony charges accusing him of trying to overturn the 2020 election results, pleading not guilty […]
G20 Summit in India opportunity to act on reforming global financial system amid crushing debt crisis: U.N. chief Guterres
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that the G20 Summit to be hosted under India‘s Presidency provides an opportunity to take action on debt relief and reform the global financial system, as […]
U.K. calls for U.N. reform with permanent Security Council seat for India
LONDON (TIP): The U.K. government has reiterated its call for reform of the United Nations as one of its top transnational priorities and supported India‘s bid for permanent membership of the powerful Security Council. India […]
Dr. V.K. Raju honored in London
LONDON (TIP): Dr VK Raju, President, Eye Foundation of America was honored by First lady Cherie Blair at a glittering function on Friday, June 23 evening at the House Of Lords commemorating the UN International […]
Russian President Putin and PM Modi agree to further boost bilateral strategic ties, discuss Ukraine war
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the G20 discussed NEW DELHI (TIP): A week after returning from a Summit meeting with US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, June 30, phoned Russian President […]
Supreme Court rejects Biden student loan forgiveness plan
Says President Biden does not have authority for his roughly $400 billion program to forgive student loan debt WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Washington Post, the first to report on the subject, reports that the Supreme […]
Code red: On the 22nd Law Commission and a uniform civil code
The push for a uniform civil code should not become a divisive tool The Law Commission’s decision to solicit views from the public on the idea of a uniform civil code appears to be a […]
Mounting tensions: On the threat to social harmony in Uttarakhand
Criminal cases should not be allowed to take a communal color Festering communal tensions in Purola in Uttarakhand, nearly 400 kilometers north of Delhi, have resulted in the fleeing of most of the town’s handful […]
The Indian Panorama Publisher-Editor Prof. Saluja Turns 80
HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): The 17-year-old English language weekly The Indian Panorama publisher and editor Prof. Indrajit Singh Saluja turns 80 today. The family decided to celebrate the day with Thanksgiving prayers at Gurdwara Guru Nanak […]
Tanya Indrani Bathija dies at 32: Funeral on Sunday, December 18
I.S. Saluja HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): A young lady of 32 and her dog perished in a fire that broke out in a Dix Hills home, December 14. The local authorities said the cause of the […]
Liz Truss takes over as British Prime Minister; to focus on economy, energy and healthcare
Inducts 2 Indian-origin ministers in her Cabinet LONDON (TIP): In her maiden speech as PM, Liz Truss said that she was honored to take on the responsibility at a vital time for the country. Former […]
Rishi Sunak clinches spot for final leg in UK PM race, faces Liz Truss
LONDON (TIP): Rishi Sunak on Wednesday clinched his place for the final leg of the race to succeed Boris Johnson and will go head-to-head with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss as one of two finalists to […]
Indian American Harini Logan is Spelling Bee Champ
HOUSTON (TIP): Harini Logan, a 14-year-old Indian American eighth-grader from Texas, barely took a breath as she correctly spelled 22 words during a marathon, first-of-its-kind 90-second spell-off to win the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee, […]
Arya Samaj of Long Island Celebrates Vaisakhi
Performers enthrall, guests thrilled HICKSVILLE , NY (TIP): Arya Samaj of Long Island celebrated Vaisakhi- Punjab’s harvest festival on April 30 at Hicksville Middle School. Though the Samaj has been celebrating Vaisakhi since 2007 it […]
President Biden approves $800 million in new military assistance for Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP) : In anticipation of a new Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine, President Joe Biden has approved an $800 million package of military assistance, including additional helicopters and the first provision of American […]
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 […]