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GURU NANAK, THE FIRST MASTER OF THE SIKHS
Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji is the first Master of the Sikhs, a 25 million community which has its origin in Punjab State of India where the most Sikhs live, inhabits almost all parts of […]
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Indian Americans
Indian origin Manan Shah named national finalist in 2016 Siemens Competition
SAN JOSE (TIP): The Siemens Foundation recently announced that an Indian American student at San Jose, Calif.-based Harker School, is one of the winners of its 2016 Siemens Competition. Manan Shah’swork “Deep Learning Assessment of […]
Indian Americans
America Tamil Sangam honors Maloney for Diwali stamp
NEW YORK (TIP): America Tamil Sangam and Shri Vari Foundation jointly honored Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney for her untiring efforts to make the Diwali stamp a reality at a musical evening held at St John’s University […]
Politics
‘Donald Trump’s Contract with the American Voter’
Here is the full text from the 100-day plan Trump’s campaign released in October. It is titled: “Donald Trump’s Contract With the American Voter.” —— What follows is my 100-day action plan to Make America […]
Business & Economics
Donald Trump Proposes 35 Percent Tax on Companies Outsourcing Production
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Nov. 5 that he will impose a 35 percent tax on U.S. companies that lay off workers while outsourcing their production to other countries. Trump revealed his proposal at […]
India
NEW DELHI SCRAMBLES TO CURB RECORD SMOG
NEW DELHI: (TIP): Throughout New Delhi schools have closed, peoplpe have stopped driving and at least a tenth of the city’s workforce has called in sick. And it’s not because of a flood, earthquake or […]
India
Mumbai court declares Vijay Mallya proclaimed offender
MUMBAI (TIP): In more trouble for beleaguered businessman Vijay Mallya, a special PMLA court here today declared him a ‘proclaimed offender’ and directed the Enforcement Directorate to attach movable properties which were listed by the […]
India
SP TO GO ALONE FOR NEXT YEAR’S UP POLLS: MULAYAM
LUCKNOW (TIP): Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Thursday said his party will go to polls alone and not enter into an alliance for the assembly elections in UP early next year. However he […]
India
MODI WITHDRAWS OLD NOTES TO CHOKE BLACK MONEY
NEW DELHI (TIP): In an extraordinary step to tackle the scourge of black money in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi banned Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes from November 8 midnight. In his first […]
India
DILAPIDATED SATLUJ YAMUNA LINK CANAL AT ROPAR
An emergency session of the Punjab assembly has been convened on November 16 in light of the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal project. The announcement was made by deputy chief minister […]
India
PM Modi meets Japanese Emperor Akihito; to hold talks with Shinzo Abe, 12 pacts include N-deal likely
TOKYO (TIP): Ahead of 11th India-Japan annual summit in Tokyo today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Japanese Emperor Akihito during which they discussed how the two countries can strengthen cooperation in several fields and speedy […]
India
SYL Canal: Supreme Court deals blow to Punjab, Capt, Cong MLAs resign
NEW DELHI/CHANDIGARH (TIP): The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a 2004 Punjab law terminating all water-sharing arrangements with neighbouring states, a ruling that prompted all Congress MLAs to quit even as the SAD-BJP government […]
Entertainment
Alia Bhatt: Not trying to look like a versatile actor
Whether it’s her stylish demeanour in ‘Student of the Year’ or rugged ‘desi’ avatar in ‘Udta Punjab,’ Alia Bhatt has time and again shown her range as an actor. She says choosing different roles is […]
Entertainment
VIDYA BALAN TO FULFILL A FAN’S WISH
Vidya Balan has always maintained closeness with her fans. She has earlier helped them financially too and is all set to do it again soon. The National Award winning actor who will be seen in […]
Entertainment
BIPASHA BASU REACTS ON HER PREGNANCY RUMOURS
Ever since she tied the knot with Karan Singh Grover in April this year, Bipasha Basu has been revelling in the post-wedding bliss. From taking off on romantic vacays to visiting her in-laws in Delhi, […]
Entertainment
JESSICA ALBA: I KEEP MY WEIGHT OFF BECAUSE OF STRESS
Actress Jessica Alba says she doesn’t go to the gym and keeps weight off because of stress. The actress spoke about her workout plan during an appearance on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’. She says she […]
Africa
South African parliament debates motion to remove president
JOHANNESBURG (TIP): South Africa’s parliament is debating a motion to remove President Jacob Zuma because of a series of scandals, including possible government corruption linked to the president and his associates. The ruling African National […]
Europe
5 Islamic State suspects arrested in Germany
BERLIN (TIP): German authorities arrested five men Nov 9 on allegations they aided the Islamic State group in Germany by recruiting members and providing financial and logistical help. The federal prosecutor’s office said in a […]
Entertainment
Mr. Church MOVIE REVIEW
STORY: In the early 70s, Henry Church (Eddie Murphy) arrives at the Los Angeles home of Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Brody (Britt Robertson) and her mother Marie (Natascha McElhone). Henry has been appointed by Marie’s former […]
Entertainment
JUSTIN THEROUX BRINGS FORTH BEST PART OF MYSELF: ANISTON
Husband Justin Theroux is ‘the right person’ for her, stated Jennifer Aniston while opening up about her life following split with former husband Brad Pitt. During a chat with Marie Claire, the 47-year-old actress said […]
Entertainment
PRIYANKA JUSTIFIES HIGHER PAY CHEQUES COMMANDED BY STARS
Priyanka Chopra has taken over international television with her hit show, ‘Quantico’. The actress, who has made her presence felt on all media platforms, has time and again spoken up for the cause of women. […]
Business & Economics
IMF welcomes demonetisation but calls for ‘prudent handling’
WASHINGTON (TIP): The IMF on Friday said it supports India’s efforts to fight corruption through demonetisation, but noted that the transition needs to be managed “prudently” to minimise any disruption. “We support the measures to […]
Middle East
US strikes may have killed 119 civilians in Iraq, Syria
WASHINGTON (TIP): The Pentagon said that US air strikes in Iraq and Syria against the Islamic State group may have killed 119 civilians since 2014, a figure far lower than casualty estimates by monitoring groups. […]
Europe
5 dead after tram derails in London
LONDON (TIP): Five people were killed and more than 50 injured when a tram derailed in south London during an early morning rainstorm Nov 9, police said. Emergency workers were still at the scene of […]
Asia
Taiwan set to legalize same-sex marriages, a first in Asia
TAIPEI (TIP): Su Shan and her partner are raising 5-month-old twins together, but only one of the women is their legal parent. That could soon change as Taiwan appears set to become the first place […]