Politics
Punjab elections and Deras
Region is dotted with Deras that are known to influence elections PUNJAB ELECTIONS Biggest of these Deras is of Radha Soamis based out of Beas in the Majha region Among major sects or Deras are […]
Articles by @theindpanorama
Perspective
Is Wearing Hijab on Campus A Law and Order Issue?
“The confrontations being organized, and divisions created among the youth at a time when lakhs of students have suffered a loss of education because of online learning which they could not access, is nothing short […]
As I See It
Democracy should bridge economic chasm
“Defenders of the market forget that a society that is indifferent to the needs of the deprived breeds its own contradictions. We witnessed an instance of this frustration last month when thousands of restless, thwarted […]
Opinions
An MSP scheme to transform Indian agriculture
A decentralized plan would aid price stabilization, offer income support, and also cope with the indebtedness of farmers “A real breakthrough in the recurring problem of agricultural debt can be made by the linking of […]
NY/NJ/CT
Elon Musk’s Neuralink allegedly subjected monkeys to ‘extreme suffering’: New York Post
NEW YORK(TIP): Elon Musk’s brain-chip company Neuralink is facing a legal challenge from an animal rights group that has accused the company of subjecting monkeys to “extreme suffering” during years of gruesome experiments, a New […]
Astrology
Weekly Forecast -14th February to 20thFebruary 2022
Shree Ganeshaya Namah!!! Aries: Ganesha says it’s going to be a productive week for you. This week, you’ll emerge from your challenges with a smile on your face. You think positively, which will benefit you […]
Astrology
Birthday Horoscope -14th February to 20th February 2022
Shree Ganeshaya Namah!!! By Astro Friend Chirag – Son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Feb 14 : Ganesha says today you and your partner will both realize how important communication is in your relationships. Your partner […]
Indian Americans
Indian diaspora group urges Biden to reject appointment of Masood Khan as Pakistan envoy to US
WASHINGTON,D.C.(TIP): An Indian diaspora group urged US President Joe Biden to reject the appointment of Masood Khan as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, alleging that the diplomat is a sympathizer and supporter of terrorist […]
Indian Americans
Ravi & Naina Patel Foundation donates $1.5 million for Gandhi Center
Paraminder Aujla FRESNO, CA (TIP): California State University, Fresno, plans to establish a Gandhi Center to promote the development of Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of inner peace and sarvodaya (universal uplift) with a $1.5 million donation […]
World
12 migrants freeze to death near Turkey border after Greece pushback
Ankara (TIP): The bodies of 12 migrants who froze to death were found near Turkey’s border with Greece, the Turkish interior minister said February 2, accusing Greek border guards of pushing them back over the […]
World
PengShuai case shows barriers Chinese women face
Beijing (TIP): The controversy surrounding Chinese tennis star PengShuai’s accusations of sexual assault against a former top politician continues to cast a shadow of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games in the run up to their […]
World
David Attenborough, WHO, SviatlanaTsikhanouskaya among nominees for Nobel Peace Prize
Oslo (TIP): British nature broadcaster David Attenborough, the World Health Organization and Belarusian dissident SviatlanaTsikhanouskaya are among the nominees for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize after being backed by Norwegian lawmakers who have a track […]
World
60 people killed in militia attack at displaced persons’ camp in Congo
Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo (TIP): At least 60 people were killed in a militia attack on February 2 morning at a displaced persons’ camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the head of a […]
World
Adulterated cocaine kills 20, sickens 74 in Argentina
Buenos Aires (TIP): Apparently adulterated cocaine killed 20 people and seriously sickened 74 others in Buenos Aires, health officials said early February 3 as authorities searched frantically for the remainder of the deadly batch to […]
World
Military response not on cards for Covid protests: Canada PM Justin Trudeau
Ottawa (TIP): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on february 3 that a military response to the ongoing Ottawa protest against Covid measures is “not on the cards right now”.’ Ottawa police chief Peter Sloly […]
Asia
Lanka inks $500-mn fuel deal with India
Colombo / New Delhi (TIP): Sri Lanka on February 2 signed an agreement with India for a $500 million credit line to help finance its fuel purchases. The first tranche will be used to buy […]
Asia
15 ultras, four soldiers killed in Pak gunfight
Karachi (TIP): Armed assailants attacked two camps of security forces in Pakistan’s restive southwesternBalochistan province, triggering an intense exchange of fire in which 15 terrorists and four soldiers were killed, a senior official said on […]
Asia
Afghanistan’s Taliban told they can’t take their guns to the funfair
Kabul (TIP): Taliban fighters will no longer be allowed to carry their weapons in amusement parks in Afghanistan, the group’s spokesman said on February 2, in what appeared to be another effort by the country’s […]
Asia
IMF approves USD 1 billion loan tranche for Pakistan
Islamabad (TIP): The International Monetary Fund has approved the completion of the sixth review of its stalled USD 6 billion programme for Pakistan, paving the way for an immediate disbursement of about USD 1 billion […]
Business & Economics
Sell assets of Future Retail to recover dues, lenders tell SC
New delhi (TIP)-A consortium of 27 banks on Thursday, Feb 3, told the Supreme Court the money lent to Future Retail Ltd (FRL) belonged to the depositors and to safeguard the “public interest”, the entire […]
Business & Economics
Wall Street ends winning run as Facebook forecast halts tech-led recovery
NEW YORK (TIP)- Wall Avenue snapped a four-session successful streak on Thursday, Feb 3, with all three benchmarks ending decrease after Fb-owner Meta Platforms’ dour forecast despatched its inventory plummeting and halted a nascent restoration […]
Business & Economics
Crypto tax doesn’t bestow legality to trade, says I-T Dept
New delhi (TIP)-The Budget announcement of taxing ‘virtual digital assets’ or crypto currencies will help the Income-Tax Department measure the “depth” of this trade in the country, know the investors and the nature of their […]
Business & Economics
All in a day: Zuckerberg loses $29bn, Bezos set to pocket $20bn
New York (TIP)-Mark Zuckerberg lost $29 billion in net worth on Thursday, Feb 3, as Meta Platforms Inc’s stock marked a record one-day plunge, while fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos was set to add $20 billion […]
Business & Economics
Google’s parent Alphabet seeks more investors in 20-for-1 stock split
Alphabet Inc. announced a 20-for-1 stock split in the form of a one-time special stock dividend, aiming to draw a wider audience for its shares. “The reason for the split is it makes our shares […]
Science & Technology
Apple launches support for unlisted App Store apps accessible via link
Tech giant Apple in an update on its developer website has announced that the App Store now supports unlisted apps that are only accessible with a link. Unlisted app distribution allows developers to release apps […]