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Year: 2014
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Iraqi Army retakes Tikrit, even as militants vow to march on Baghdad
BAGHDAD (TIP): The Iraqi army has retaken full control of the central city of Tikrit, a day after militant jihadists seized it, state-run Iraqiya TV reported. Fighters from the militant group known as the Islamic […]
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EARTH, MOON OLDER THAN PREVIOUS ESTIMATES
LONDON (TIP): Debunking earlier age estimates for both the earth and moon, geochemists have discovered that the final stage of the formation of the two is around 60 million years older than was previously thought. […]
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RADIATION FROM MOBILE PHONES CAUSING ‘INFERTILITY’ AMONG MEN: STUDY
LONDON (TIP): Radiation emitting from mobile phones kept in trouser pockets has now been confirmed to be causing male infertility. British scientists announced on Tuesday that men who keep a mobile phone in their trouser […]
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AN INJECTION TO PERMANENTLY REDUCE CHOLESTEROL IN HUMANS SOON
LONDON (TIP): A single injection may soon permanently lower cholesterol levels in humans reducing their risk of heart attack by 90%. Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) scientists collaborating with researchers at the University of Pennsylvania […]
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United States
United States
Seventh Season of the MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee Announced
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Touchdown Media Inc., a leading Multicultural advertising firm announced, June 11, the launch of the seventh season of the MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee. MetLife, a leading global provider of insurance, […]
Pakistan
US depends on India, Pakistan for stability after US pullout from Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (TIP): As President Barack Obama announced plans for Afghanistan after ending US combat mission by year end, the US hoped India, Pakistan and Afghanistan would help provide greater stability and security in the region. […]
United States
‘2 N-bombs nearly wiped out North Carolina in 1961’
WASHINGTON (TIP): In 1961, the US escaped a disaster worse than the devastation wrought in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki when a B-52 air force bomber broke in half mid-air and two nuclear […]
United States
Bergdahl scheduled to arrive in Texas today
WASHINGTON (TIP): Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who has been recovering in Germany after five years as a Taliban captive, is returning to the United States on June 13, but he will not receive the promotion that […]
United States
GUJARATI SAMAJ of New York to hold CULTURAL FESTIVAL of Gujarat on August 8, 9, 10
NEW YORK (TIP): Gujarati Samaj of New York announced a CULTURAL FESTIVAL OF GUJARAT to mark the celebration of its 40th Anniversary. The festival will be held on August 8,9 & 10, 2014. Consul General […]
Politics
What if Hillary Clinton doesn’t run?
WASHINGTON (TIP): Hillary Clinton‘s book launch looks undeniably like the prelude to a presidential campaign, but despite growing buzz, Democrats are scraping together Plans B, C and D in case she doesn’t run. The former […]
United States
United States
US supports Ukraine- Russia peace talks: Joe Biden
WASHINGTON (TIP): Vice President Joe Biden has said the United States strongly supports negotiations among Ukraine, Russia and international diplomats to resolve the crisis in Ukraine. The White House said that Biden spoke by phone […]
United States
Ruby Dee, actress and civil rights activist, dead at 91
NEW YORK (TIP): Ruby Dee, an acclaimed actor and civil rights activist whose versatile career spanned stage, radio television and film, has died at age 91, according to her daughter. Nora Davis Day told the […]
United States
Ippies Awards Recognize Achievements of Non-Mainstream Media
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Nearly 150 people gathered June 5 at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism for the 12th annual Ippies Awards celebrating the thriving community and ethnic media in the New York City […]
India
Modi gives Gujarat its lifeline
Narmada Dam height to be raised by 17 metres; lakhs will lose their homes, activists say NEW DELHI/AHMEDABAD (TIP): The government has decided to raise the height of the Narmada Dam by 17 metres — […]
India
Defence projects along LAC to get quick green nod
NEW DELHI (TIP): The ponderous elephant will now try to catch up with the fleet-footed dragon. The Narendra Modi government has decided to fast-track clearances for roads and other military infrastructure projects along the 4,057-km […]
India
Terror threat: Security to be stepped up at Ayodhya, Varanasi and Mathura
NEW DELHI (TIP): Security at religious places in Ayodhya, Varanasi and Mathura will be enhanced following intelligence inputs which suggested that terror outfits may try to attack them. This decision was taken at a meeting […]
India
India
Maharashtra Cabinet Approves New Law to Ban Dance Bars
MUMBAI (TIP): A year after the Supreme Court cancelled a ban on dance bars in Mumbai, the Maharashtra government wants to re-introduce a ban on dance bars in the state’s capital. The Maharashtra cabinet has […]
India
United States
Lady Drinks New York hosts an event for women entrepreneurs
Kajol Bishnoi NEW YORK (TIP): Lady Drinks hosted another successful event for Tri-state women Entrepreneurs, in collaboration with Mayor’s office on “How to Raise Capital for Your Small Business?” The Event held on June 5 […]