Year: 2017
Indians unhappy with Edgbaston practice facility
BIRMINGHAM (TIP): The Indian cricket team was unhappy with the practice facilities at Edgbaston, with both coach Anil Kumble and skipper Virat Kohli expressing their displeasure to the local authorities. It was India‘s first training day in Birmingham, and they were allocated a practice arena adjacent to […]
ENGLAND’S JOE ROOT DIGS BANGLADESH’S GRAVE
Joe Root scored 133 not out, Alex Hales made 95 and captain Eoin Morgan 75 not out as hosts England overhauled their target of 306 with 16 balls to spare against Bangladesh, the highest successful run-chase in the history of ICC?Champions Trophy. LONDON (TIP): […]
NIRJALA EKADASHI
Nirjala Ekadashi is the most important and significant Ekadashis. As per Hindu calendar Ekadashi falls on the eleventh day of every lunar fortnight. So, there are 24 Ekadasis in a year. Ekadashi Vrat is considered highly pious and is […]
Oil prices slide amid glut concerns, US withdrawal from climate deal
SEOUL (TIP): Oil prices dropped on Friday amid worries that U.S. President Donald Trump‘s decision to abandon a global climate pact could spark more crude drilling in the United States, stoking a persistent glut in global supply. Global benchmark Brent […]
NOTE BAN ALONE NOT TO BLAME FOR GROWTH SLUMP, SAYS JAITLEY
NEW DELHI (TIP): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said demonetisation alone was not responsible for the fall in the GDP growth in the fourth quarter and said 7-8% growth in the current global context is “reasonable by Indian standards”. The Finance Minister blamed cumulative factors […]
MFG SECTOR GROWTH SLIPS TO 3-MONTH LOW IN MAY
NEW DELHI (TIP): Indian factory growth cooled in May as new orders expanded at a more modest pace, but manufacturers were able to raise prices slightly, according to a private survey. The Nikkei Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by IHS Markit, […]
WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE BANANA PEEL
Good for depression Banana peels are packed with serotonin, a chemical that helps in boosting your mood and makes you feel good. According to a study at the University of Taiwan, if you consume two banana peels for three days […]
CERVICAL CANCER – NEW TECHNOLOGY MAKES DETECTION EASIER THAN PAP SMEAR
A newly-developed handheld device for cervical cancer screening is promising to do away with uncomfortable speculums and high-cost colposcopes. Duke University researchers’ “pocket colposcope” is a slender wand that can connect to many devices, including laptops or cell phones. If widely adopted, […]
F O O D C O R N E R – RABRI KHEER
INGREDIENTS 250 gm readymade rabri, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon raisins, 10 cashews, water as required, 1/4 cup rice, 1/2 teaspoon green cardamom, 10 almonds, 1 litre milk Method Firstly, put cardamoms in a grinder […]
F O O D C O R N E R – HONEY CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS 600 gm chicken 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoon virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup honey Method Firstly, wash the chicken under running water and place it over a chopping […]
Braid styles for a younger look
Crowning glory A crown braid looks great on those with a round face. To begin with, start by dividing your hair into two sections and braid the first section all the way down to the end. Repeat […]
GET THICKER EYEBROWS
Over the last few years, big and bushy brows have become a rage. The latest brow trend has replaced skinny or pencil-thin brows, which was a big beauty trend in the 90’s. Eyebrows define your face and thicker brows […]
REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD GO ON A CHILD-FREE VACATION
No changing diapers, no sending your kid off to school, and most importantly, waking up when you feel like, may seem like a distant dream for most parents. Even then, leaving your little one behind while going on a vacation can […]
