Year: 2022
Lancet study: 47% antibiotics in India unapproved
New Delhi (TIP)- A significant new Lancet study has revealed that unapproved antibiotic formulations constituted 47.1 per cent of all antibiotics consumed in the private sector in 2019 signalling the need for stricter regulations. The […]
India, China begin disengagement in Gogra-Hotsprings PP 15 in eastern Ladakh: Joint statement
New Delhi (TIP)- Marking a significant forward movement, the Indian and Chinese armies on Thursday, September 9, announced that they have begun to disengage from the Patrolling Point 15 in the Gogra-Hotsprings area of eastern […]
9/11 – the deadliest attack on US soil
On September 11, 2001, 2,977 people were killed in the deadliest terrorist attacks in American history. The moment shocked the nation. Two planes, hijacked by Islamic jihadists vowing death to all Americans, plowed into both […]
Karnataka Hijab ban: Not very fair to compare with practices in Sikhism, says SC
It is “not very fair” to compare the practices in Sikhism as they are well engrained in the culture of the country, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while asking the petitioners in the Karnataka […]
India ranks 132 out of 191 in UNDP’s human development index
India ranked 132 out of 191 countries in the 2021 human development index, according to a report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). India’s HDI value of 0.633 places the country in the […]
Need to develop Indian Prosopis species for arid lands, Incorporate Prosopis into climate change programs: USA’s Mesquite-Man Peter Felker recommends
By Dr Yash Goyal Special Correspondent JAIPUR (TIP): As world’s arid lands occupy 3400 million hectares, there is a pressing need for applied research to create technological packages for Indian Prosopis species, mainly Khejari in […]
Connecticut Gets More Go as Spirit Launches the State’s Only Nonstop Service to Jamaica
Year-round service from Hartford to Montego Bay starts December 2022 MIRAMAR, Fla. (TIP): Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is making it easier to visit family and friends or vacation in Montego Bay, with the announcement of […]
ECHO: Letting frontline heroes know they are not alone
By Priyanka Khanna NEW YORK (TIP): Medicine and teaching are both referred to as noble professions. But a mental health professional or a clinician or a teacher in a remote and nondescript part of expansive […]
Indian Embassy in Guatemala organizes grand celebrations of the 75th Anniversary of Independence with Har Ghar Tiranga campaign
GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): In response to the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Embassy of India in Guatemala organized grand celebrations […]
Library of Congress Announces Winners of 2022 Literacy Awards on International Literacy Day
Recipients Include Street Child, Make Way for Books and Young African Refugees for Integral Development WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Three organizations working to expand literacy and promote reading will be awarded the 2022 Library of Congress […]
Remembering 9/11
Sunday, Sept. 11th, Times Square, NYC – 11am-12pm NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American community organizations in association with the Federation of Indian Associations have organized a peaceful prayer gathering at Times Square. This is to […]
Typhoon batters S Korea, 3 dead
Seoul (TIP): The most powerful typhoon to hit South Korea in years on september 4 dumped 3-feet rain, destroyed roads and fell power lines, but the toll of three could have been higher if not […]
Russia buying rockets, artillery shells from N Korea: US intel
Washington (TIP): The Russian Ministry of Defence is in the process of purchasing millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea for its ongoing fight in Ukraine, according to a newly downgraded US intelligence […]
14 killed in fire at karaoke parlour in Vietnam
Hanoi (TIP): At least 14 people died in a fire that broke out at a karaoke parlour in southern Vietnam, local media reported on September 7. At least 40 other people were injured in the […]
14 die, 26 missing after boat sinks off northern Brazil
Rio de Janeiro (TIP): At least 14 people died and 26 were missing after a boat sank on September 8 morning near the Brazilian city of Belem, capital of northern Para state, official sources reported. […]
