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Call it – jimnastik day
I have no misgiving if our entire country assembles to perform exercises with leaders of saffron outfits, leading them from the front, with the hidden aim of pleasing our PM, but my rant is for […]
Month: June 2017
Other News
Sting journalism is not investigative journalism
Perspective “Sting journalism is a lazy substitute to meticulous reporting. It may create a buzz but can never examine anything in depth”, says the author. In this age of digital storage of information, one is […]
Politics
The PM’s meeting with Trump gives India a chance to study its options in a changed world
Three years after his first visit to meet U.S. President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Washington for his first meeting with the new President, Donald Trump, on June 26. His visit […]
Politics
Tete-a-tete with Trump: Modi’s upcoming US visit will make clear India’s place on priority list
As I See It “What India is seeking needs to be prioritised taking into account Trump’s predilections. Issues flowing from his electoral promises are least negotiable. For instance, the H-1 B visas are best left […]
Incredible India
ASHTA VINAYAKA – EIGHT FORMS OF LORD GANESHA
Vakratunda Ganesha’s first avatara is of Vakratunda (twisted trunk) an embodiment of the Absolute Impersonal aspect of Godhood called Brahman in the form of Ganesha. A demon named Matsara was born out of the Pramaada (Heedlessness) of Indra, the king of […]
Sports News
KUMBLE SET FOR BITTER EXIT AFTER CHAMPIONS TROPHY
MUMBAI (TIP): Anil Kumble appears to have decided to walk away as India coach at the end of the ICC Champions Trophy campaign when his one year contract will come to an end. With reports of major differences between Kumble and skipper Virat […]
Sports News
Sohail accuses Pakistan of fixing their way into final
“Sarfraz needs to be told that you have not done anything great. Someone has helped you to win these matches…There is no reason for you (Sarfraz) to rejoice.” KARACHI (TIP): Just two days ahead of the high-octane Champions Trophy final against arch-rivals India, former […]
Entertainment
M O V I E R E V I E W – THE MUMMY
CAST: Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis, Jake Johnson, Courtney B. Vance, Russell Crowe DIRECTION: Alex Kurtzman GENRE: Action DURATION: 1 hour 50 minutes STORY Millennia after being denied her fate, a betrayed Egyptian princess is back […]
Entertainment
NICOLE KIDMAN READY TO EMBRACE HER 50S
Actress Nicole Kidman said she is enjoying every bit about ageing and is geared up to embrace turning 50. The 49-year-old actress, who turns a year older on June 20, said she is taking life as it comes at this […]
Entertainment
CHARLIZE THERON’S KIDS FEEL SHE DOES HALLOWEEN FOR LIVING
Actress Charlize Theron’s kids describe her career as “playing Halloween.” During her recent visit to the ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’, the’41-year-old actress opened up about her children’s perception’of her career. “At a very young age, someone asked my eldest, ‘What does […]
Entertainment
M O V I E R E V I E W – RAABTA
CAST: Sushant Singh Rajput, Kriti Sanon, Jim Sarbh DIRECTION: Dinesh Vijan GENRE: Romance DURATION: 2 hours 34 minutes STORY Shiv and Saira are drawn to each other like long lost lovers, mostly because they are. Their […]
Entertainment
DIANA PENTY GETS CRACKING ON HER NEXT ROLE
It’s always an actor’s dream and endeavor to do different, challenging roles. Diana Penty is no exception. She is excited about her new film because she gets to kick and punch on screen for the first time. She began her prep […]
Entertainment
TAAPSEE PANNU STARTS SHOOTING FOR ‘JUDWAA 2’ IN MUMBAI
Actress Taapsee Pannu on Wednesday started shooting the Mumbai schedule of ‘Judwaa 2’. Last month, Taapsee had wrapped up the London schedule of the movie, in which she features with Varun Dhawan. Now she has started shooting at the Film […]
Sports News
INDIA MAUL BANGLADESH TO SET UP DREAM FINAL WITH PAKISTAN
India and Pakistan will lock horns on Sunday for the title clash at The Oval. India are seeking to defend their crown while Pakistan, on the other side, are looking to win their first Champions Trophy. BIRMINGHAM (TIP): Rohit Sharma stamped […]
Business & Economics
Infosys president quits, top execs come under pressure
BENGALURU (TIP): Infosys president and head of Americas Sandeep Dadlani has resigned, a sudden development that some attributed to growing pressures on the company’s top executives to deliver, following a series of unimpressive quarterly performances. Dadlani, who has been […]
Business & Economics
AIR BAG MAKER TAKATA TO FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY
NEW YORK (TIP): Takata Corp , the Japanese company facing billions in liabilities stemming from its defective air bag inflators, is preparing to file for bankruptcy as early as next week as it works toward a deal for financial backing from US […]
Business & Economics
AMAZON BUYS WHOLE FOODS FOR $13.7 BN
NEW YORK (TIP): Amazon.com Inc said on June 17 (Friday) it would buy US organic supermarket chain Whole Foods Market Inc for $13.7 billion, including debt, marking the internet retailer’s largest deal and biggest foray into the brick-and-mortar retail sector. The deal, which puts a 27% premium on Whole […]
Business & Economics
BLACK MONEY – Switzerland ratifies auto info sharing
First set of data in 2019 ? Switzerland has been long perceived as one of the safest havens for the illicit wealth allegedly stashed abroad by Indians ? The exchange of information will be carried out based on the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Automatic […]
Business & Economics
GOVT MAKES AADHAAR MUST FOR BANK A/CS, HIGH VALUE TRANSACTIONS
HIGHLIGHTS ? Aadhaar card has been made mandatory for opening bank accounts and conducting financial transactions of Rs 50,000 and above. ? Those with existing accounts will also have to submit their unique identification number by the end of December. ? Not […]
Science & Technology
News, sports sites vulnerable to cyber attacks
LONDON (TIP): News and sports websites have some of the lowest levels of security adoption, making them vulnerable to cyber attacks, a new study has found. Researchers looked at the security protocols used by the top 500 sites in various industries […]
Science & Technology
IIT Kharagpur develops wearable tech from silk
KOLKATA (TIP): Just imagine India-made smart textiles that can sense what goes on around you, store data and communicate for necessary action! Well, scientists have inched closer to indigenously built wearable electronic devices, thanks to unique properties of silk. A […]
Science & Technology
JUPITER IS THE OLDEST PLANET IN SOLAR SYSTEM
WASHINGTON (TIP): Jupiter – the largest planet in our solar system – is also the oldest, say scientists who found that the gas giant formed within four million years after the formation of the Sun. Knowing the age of […]
Science & Technology
INSTAGRAM TO ADD LABEL FOR PAID PRODUCT ENDORSEMENTS
SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): Photo-sharing app Instagram plans to roll out a feature on Wednesday that will make it easier to label posts as paid promotions, taking what it called a step toward transparency in an area that has drawn attention from US authorities. Product […]
Health
Be healthy: Small price to pay for an extra 14 years
If you had the foresight during middle age to exercise, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, drink alcohol in moderation, and not smoke, you may have added up to 14 years to your life. Writing in an online journal (PLoS Medicine), British researchers […]
Health
REGULAR ASPIRIN USE INCREASES BLEEDING RISK IN ELDERLY STROKE PATIENTS
Long-term, daily use of aspirin to prevent blood clots in very elderly patients leads to an increased risk of serious or fatal internal bleeding, say researchers. Heartburn medication allows people 75 years and older to keep the preventative […]