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Year: 2015
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For me what matters are runs that Virat Kohli scores: Sourav Ganguly
NEW DELHI (TIP): Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is not really bothered about whether Virat Kohli has attitude problems as what matters at the end of the day is his “class” and the “runs that […]
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Serena Williams advances to Madrid Open semifinals
MADRID (TIP): Serena Williams advanced to the semifinals of the Madrid Open by beating Carla Suarez Navarro 6-1, 6-3 on May 7. The top-seeded Williams, who is a two-time champion in Madrid, broke the Spaniard’s […]
Entertainment
United States
Body Believed to be of Puneet Nehra Found in US River
HOUSTON: The US authorities have recovered a body believed to be that of an Indian IT professional who went missing last week after a suspected drunken driver knocked him into a river when he tried […]
Indian Americans
Aide of Indian-American Kamala Harris Arrested
WASHINGTON: Three people including an aide of Indian-American Attorney General of California Kamala Harris have been arrested on charges of running a rogue police force. Brandon Kiel, an aide of 50-year-old Harris, who worked as […]
United States
Islamic State claims Garland attack: Possible Extremist link being investigated
DALLAS, TEXAS (TIP): The Islamic State on Tuesday, May 5 claimed responsibility for Sunday’s attack by two gunmen outside Garland’s Curtis Culwell Center. But while the White House has called the assault an “act of […]
United States
Texas House panel approves full legalization of marijuana
AUSTIN (TIP): In a surprise move that supporters hailed as a historic victory, the Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee approved legislation Wednesday that would make it legal to buy and sell marijuana in the state. […]
United States
$2.3 billion Dallas-Fort Worth water project put on priority list
AUSTIN (TIP): A nearly $2.3 billion pipeline project that would deliver water from East Texas to Dallas-Fort Worth made the priority funding list for one of the first loans from a $2 billion fund for […]
United States
American becomes 2nd US airline to use Boeing’s 787
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (TIP); American has joined the list of airlines flying the Boeing 787 jet, which it hopes will appeal to passengers and open new, profitable international routes. Passengers boarded at Dallas-Fort Worth International […]
United States
South Texas girl, 13, allegedly stabbed girl, 12, at school
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (TIP): A 13-year-old South Texas girl has been accused of taking a knife to school and stabbing a 12-year-old girl during an argument. Corpus Christi police detained the older girl following Tuesday, […]
Business & Economics
Business & Economics
BMW profits rise on SUVs, strong sales in UK, US
FRANKFURT (TIP): German luxury carmaker BMW AG increased its profits in the first quarter thanks to strong demand for its expensive SUVs and higher sales in the US and Britain as well as in a […]
Business & Economics
SIEMENS TO CUT 4,500 JOBS WORLDWIDE
BERLIN (TIP): German engineering giant Siemens said on Thursday that it would slash an additional 4,500 jobs worldwide, on top of 7,400 cuts previously announced as part of an ongoing restructuring plan. Some 2,200 of the latest job cuts will be […]
Business & Economics
Rupee fall to make petrol, diesel costlier
NEW DELHI (TIP): The rupee’s fall against the greenback spells bad news for fuel consumers who would have to pay more for petrol and diesel if the currency’s weakness persists. The rupee dipped to a […]
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SATURN’S SIXTH MOON MAY BE HARBOURING LIFE
WASHINGTON (TIP): Researchers have found a geochemical process on Saturn’s sixth largest moon that suggests life could exist on it, or could have previously existed. The team, including Christopher Glein from the Carnegie Mellon University, […]
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Thermometer-like device can diagnose heart attacks
SEOUL (TIP): A simple, thermometer-like device that could make diagnosing heart attacks easier in remote or low-income locations has been developed. Diagnosing a heart attack can require multiple tests using expensive equipment. But not everyone has access to such […]
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Farthest galaxy found, over 13 billion light years away
A stronomers have discovered a galaxy that is 13.1 billion light years away from earth, making it the farthest galaxy known currently. The Universe itself is estimated to be 13.8 billion years old. So this newly found […]
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Europe
Rome airport gradually reopens after terminal fire
ROME (TIP): Rome’s main Fiumicino airport was gradually reopening on Thursday after a fire badly damaged the main international terminal building and forced the cancellation of dozens of flights, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. The […]
Europe
Europe
UKIP chief quotes Gandhi on voting day
LONDON (TIP): He might be hawkish about immigration but UKIP chief Nigel Farage took inspiration on voting day from a one-time migrant – Mahatma Gandhi. Farage drew inspiration from Gandhi to answer his critics who […]
Europe
Europe
Zoo names monkey Charlotte, says sorry
TOKYO (TIP): A Japanese zoo has apologized after receiving complaints over naming a baby monkey Charlotte for the newborn British princess. The Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden said Thursday it was considering renaming the macaque. It […]
Europe
UK SET TO GET NATIONAL BIRD TODAY
LONDON (TIP): Britain will officially have a national bird on May 8 after a massive public poll to choose from 10 shortlisted name closes. The robin is the front runner to win the title. The […]