Month: December 2024
Several children killed in stampede at a holiday fair event in Nigeria, state governor says
ABUJA (TIP): Several children have died during a stampede on December 18 at a holiday funfair in southwestern Nigeria, authorities said. The incident happened at the Islamic High School in Basorun, Oyo State, near the […]
Saphala Ekadashi
Saphala Ekadashi is a sacred day observed in the Hindu tradition, dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. Falling on the 11th day (Ekadashi) of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase […]
Fed cuts by a quarter point, indicates fewer reductions ahead
WASHINGTON (TIP)- The Federal Reserve on Wednesday, December 18, lowered its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point, the third consecutive reduction and one that came with a cautionary tone about additional cuts in […]
New Zealand falls into recession with abrupt economic slowdown
New Zealand tipped into recession in the third quarter, official data showed Thursday, December 19, with the economy suffering an unexpectedly sharp slump that sent the country’s currency tumbling and sparked political finger-pointing. The conservative […]
Bears tighten grip on markets; Sensex tanks 1,176 points, Nifty falls below 23,500 level
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty plunged about 1.5 per cent on Friday, December 20, taking their downtrend to the fifth straight session, due to risk aversion in the global markets after the hawkish stance […]
YouTube says it will soon start detecting AI avatars of celebs
YouTube is stepping up to protect creators from misuse of their likenesses with the help of AI. The platform is teaming up with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to roll out tools that allow creators […]
Superfoods to manage uric acid levels
Lemon Water Lemon water helps in alkalizing the body and reducing uric acid levels. The vitamin C in lemons aids in dissolving uric acid crystals and promotes their elimination through urine. Drinking lemon water regularly […]
Different fungi groups behind allergy-induced sniffles, asthma: Study
People with allergy-induced sniffles and asthma may have different fungal colonies or mycobiomes in their noses, finds a study. The common respiratory disease, formally called allergic rhinitis, has frequently been associated with asthma. Typical symptoms […]
Back & neck pain: Protect your spine health when it gets cold outside
Low temperatures during winter may cause the muscles and ligaments around the spine to contract, leading to stiffness and discomfort. Reduced physical activity, combined with shorter daylight hours, impacts circulation and spinal mobility. People with […]
Indian-origin professional nominated for the House of Lords peerage by UK PM Keir Starmer
LONDON (TIP) : A London-based professional who chairs the Labor Party’s diaspora group, Labor Indians, was on Friday, December 20 nominated by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as one of his 30 picks for new […]
Indian-origin man jailed for 4 years for ‘horrific attack’ on woman in UK
LONDON (TIP) : A 34-year-old Indian-origin man has been jailed for four years for a “horrific attack” on a woman in her own home in London after being found guilty of grievous bodily harm. Parvez […]
Indian-origin Suchir Balaji OpenAI whistleblower, dies by suicide in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (TIP) : A 26-year-old Indian-origin former employee of the artificial intelligence giant OpenAI has died by suicide in San Francisco, authorities said. Suchir Balaji was found dead inside his Buchanan Street apartment in […]
Indian American entrepreneur Harsha Kumar named as the NewRocket CEO
SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): NewRocket, a San Francisco-based leading digital workflow advisor and Elite ServiceNow partner, has named Harsha Kumar, an Indian American entrepreneur, technologist and proven chief executive, as CEO. Kumar will assume the role […]
Indian American Professor Dr. Raj Singh wins Oklahoma State University’s Eminent Faculty Award
OKLAHOMA (TIP) : Dr Raj Singh, Indian American Regents Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University has received the university’s highest honor — The Eminent Faculty Award. […]
