World
Month: April 2022
World
UK PM Boris Johnson to face parliamentary probe on ‘partygate’
London (TIP): Boris Johnson will be probed by a House of Commons committee after MPs voted on April 21 whether the British prime minister misled Parliament about attending illegal parties in Downing Street during the […]
CARES ACT
Shanghai reports 7 more Covid deaths as virus situation remains grim
Beijing (TIP): Shanghai reported seven more deaths due to Covid as the Chinese financial hub grapples with a record outbreak, taking the total death toll in the country to 4,648 with over 21,400 new cases, […]
World
North Korean leader Kim observes missile test to enhance nuclear capabilities
Seoul (TIP): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has observed the test firing of a new type of tactical guided weapon aimed at boosting the country’s nuclear capabilities, the North’s KCNA state news agency reported […]
World
Incredible India
Offbeat hill stations of India
While popular destinations have their charm, offbeat destinations are yet unexplored and give you a reason to visit to chase the unexpected. You don’t know what you will find in these places as there is […]
Hinduism
Varuthini Ekadashi
Varuthini Ekadashi, also known as Baruthani Ekadashi, is a Hindu holy day, which falls on the fifteenth lunar day of the Hindu month of Chaitra. Varuthini Ekadashi falls in April or May. Like all Ekadashis, […]
Business & Economics
Business & Economics
Netflix rocked by subscriber loss, may offer cheaper ad-supported plans
Netflix Inc said inflation, the war in Ukraine and fierce competition contributed to a loss of subscribers for the first time in more than a decade and predicted deeper losses ahead, marking an abrupt shift […]
Asia
Business & Economics
WPI inflation hits 4-month high of 14.55% in March
New Delhi (TIP)- The wholesale price-based inflation spiked to a four-month high of 14.55 per cent in March on rising prices of crude oil and other commodities due to disruption in global supply chain in […]
Business & Economics
Science & Technology
Microsoft’s new Edge Canary feature to autosave your passwords
Tech giant Microsoft is reportedly rolling out a new “save passwords automatically” feature for Edge Canary for a some users. It is optional and can be enabled within the password section of Edge’s settings. Not […]
Science & Technology
Surprised astronomers find new type of star explosion – a micronova
Astronomers have detected a previously unknown type of stellar explosion called a micronova involving thermonuclear blasts at the polar regions of a type of burned-out star called a white dwarf after it has siphoned material […]
Science & Technology
Science & Technology
Smartwatches, fitness bands can track individual’s response to Covid vax
Wearable sensors, such as smartwatches and fitness bands, can reveal a person’s physiological response to the Covid-19 vaccination, according to a study. The study, published in npj Digital Medicine, analysed sensor data on sleep, activity […]
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
‘The Kardashians’ Becomes Most-Watched Premiere In America
Kim Kardashian-starrer reality show ‘The Kardashians’ is its biggest series premiere in US history, says network Hulu. According to ‘Variety’, the streamer did not provide specific viewing numbers, as the platform does not release ratings. […]
Bollywood
Bollywood
‘Sorry, promise to be mindful’: Akshay Kumar on tobacco firm advt
Actor Akshay Kumar has apologised to fans and well-wishers after people on social media trolled him for appearing in an ad for Vimal Elaichi. Many pointed out the ad could be seen as the actor […]
Bollywood
Amitabh Bachchan-led Jhund to have its digital premiere on Zee5
Filmmaker Nagraj Manjule‘s sports drama Jhund, headlined by megastar Amitabh Bachchan, is set to have its digital premiere on ZEE5 on May 6. The film featured Bachchan as Vijay Barse, a Nagpur-based retired sports teacher […]
Bollywood
Vidyut Jammwal to give ‘Agni Pariksha’ in Khuda Haafiz Chapter II
Khuda Haafiz: Chapter II – Agni Pariksha, starring Vidyut Jammwal, is slated to be launched in theatres on June 17. A follow-up to the 2020 action-thriller Khuda Haafiz, the upcoming film is written and directed […]
Religion
Guru Tegh Bahadur – Hind ki Chadar
Guru Tegh Bahadur Jayanti 2022 or Prakash Parv 2022 is being celebrated on April 21 to mark the birth of the Ninth Guru of Sikhism, Guru Tegh Bahadur. This year marks the 400th year of […]
India