Business & Economics
MOTHER’S DAY
Origin of Mother’s Day goes back to the era of ancient Greek and Romans. But the roots of Mother’s Day history can also be traced in UK where a Mothering Sunday was celebrated much before […]
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Europe
Europe
US Honours Two Indian-Americans As ‘Champions Of Change’
WASHINGTON (TIP): The US has honoured 15 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women, including two Indian-Americans, as “champions of change” in recognition of their significant contribution to the community. The two Indian American women […]
Europe
HSBC Fears’significant’ Penalty In NRI Tax Evasion Probe
LONDON (TIP): Global banking major HSBC has said it may face “significant” penalties from the US authorities with regard to an ongoing probe into suspected tax evasion by the US-based clients of its Indian unit, […]
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Saraswati: Goddess of Knowledge & Arts
The literal meaning of the name Sarasvati is the one who gives the essential knowledge (Sara) of our own Self (Sva). The goddess Sarasvati is also considered the Goddess of Learning, or of education, intelligence, […]
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ARDHANARISHVARAR
In the form of male and female, matted hair with moon, axe, smeared in red (aruNa), wearing snakes and the skin of tiger, embracing the bull and with a bent leg, this the right half, […]
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FOR SMOOTH, ITCH-FREE ARMPITS IN SUMMER
We suggest some ways to keep your armpits smooth and free from itchy rashes. There are some parts of our body, which are sensitive to a lot of things, especially areas where hair removal is […]
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ARE YOUR HIGH HEELS KILLING YOU?
Fashion to the extremes often causes problems. One such example is that of sky high heels. With more and more women sporting high heels, health experts are increasingly concerned about the long-term damage these shoes […]
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FOODS THAT KEEP YOU HYDRATED
You’re supposed to drink 8 glasses of water a day but how many of us actually do that? Here are some ways you can eat your water content and deliciously hydrate your body by eating […]
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People With Restless Legs Syndrome Can’t Sleep
Johns Hopkins researchers believe they may have solved the mystery behind sleepless nights associated with restless legs syndrome (RLS), a symptom that persists even when the disruptive, overwhelming nocturnal urge to move the legs is […]
Entertainment
Bipasha Wants To Attain Fit Body For ‘Creature’star
Actress Bipasha Basu, who will next feature in an athletic avatar in Vikram Bhatt’s “Creature”, has taken to the TRX Rip trainer, a portable training tool, to develop a toned physique for the film. TRX […]
Entertainment
CLAUDIA GAME FOR MORE ‘BALMA’
Mumbai German modelactress Claudia Ciesla, who featured in hit item number “Balma” in Akshay Kumarstarrer “Khiladi 786”, is open to do more such songs, but on a condition. Released in December last year, action-comedy “Khiladi […]
Entertainment
MOVIE REVIEW – Aashiqui 2
Cast: Aditya Roy Kapur, Shraddha Kapoor Direction: Mohit Suri Genre: Romance Duration: 2 hours 13 minutes STORY: A fading singing sensation finds new purpose in life when he falls in love with a talented singing […]
Entertainment
MOVIE REVIEW – MUD
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland Direction: Jeff Nichols Genre: Drama Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes STORY: Two friends meet a man hiding out in the woods who’s on the run. They […]
Entertainment
MEGAN FOX IN B-WOOD FILM?
Megan Fox, if things go well, will act in a B-wood film. She’s been approached by director Rajeev Jhaveri for Fever, a suspense thriller. Apparently, Jhaveri contacted Fox’s agents, and shared the script with them. […]
Entertainment
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY LIKELY TO STAR IN ‘LAGGIES’
Actress Keira Knightley is in talks to star in “Laggies”, for which Anne Hathaway had been in negotiations. Knightley, 28, is reportedly set to take on the lead role alongside Sam Rockwell and Chloe Moretz […]
Incredible India
Bhutan Revisited: Balancing Modernity With Tradition
Like a giant Brahminy kite swooping down on its prey, Drukair’s Airbus, plumed in the national colours of orange and yellow, veered sharply to the left over the Himalayas to head for an unexpected v-shaped […]
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Cluster Of Hydrogen Clouds Found Lurking In Nearby Galaxies
WASHINGTON (TIP): Astronomers have discovered a never-before-seen cluster of hydrogen clouds strewn between two nearby galaxies, Andromeda (M31) and Triangulum (M33). The researchers speculate that these rarefied blobs of gas – each about as massive […]
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This Flying Car Can Take Off Vertically
NEW YORK(TIP): Stuck in traffic jam? Use your car’s flying button. Seriously! US scientists have designed a gen-next flying car capable of taking off vertically and flying completely on its own — and it could […]
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Streetlamps Out, Glowing Trees To Light Up Roads?
NEW YORK (TIP): Hoping to give new meaning to the term “natural light,” a small group of biotechnology hobbyists and entrepreneurs has started a project to develop plants that glow, potentially leading the way for […]
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Now, Robot That Can ‘Discover’ New Objects On Its Own
WASHINGTON (TIP): More than a good eye! Researchers, including an Indian-origin scientist, have developed a new ‘smart’ robot that can analyse and learn about new objects on its own. The two-armed mobile robot called HERB […]
Business & Economics
Nris Prefer Indian Stocks
40% jump in demat accounts in 5 years NEW DELHI (TIP): Domestic investors may be sitting on the fence, but NRIs seem to be actively buying up Indian shares. At least going by the number […]
Business & Economics
Global Coffee Chains Take The Cuppa To Smaller Towns
MUMBAI (TIP): International coffee retailers are brewing plans to launch more outlets, especially in smaller towns and cities. Discretionary spending may be low, but coffee chains are eyeing tier- 2 and -3 cities to beat […]
Business & Economics
Business & Economics
Govt Slashes TDS On Govt Securities, Corporate Bonds For Fiis
NEW DELHI (TIP): Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and qualified foreign investors (QFIs) have cause for cheer. The Finance Minister, P Chidambaram, slashed tax deduction at source on interest payments to 5 per cent against 20 […]