SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): Microsoft has won a Pentagon contract for augmented reality headgear for soldiers worth US$21.88 billion over the next decade, the company and the United States military announced on Wednesday (Mar 31). The […]
Inspired by the soaring success of invite-only audio chat app Clubhouse, Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is now working on a similar app for over 740 million members in more than 200 countries. The leading professional networking platform […]
So named for the yellow sandstone used in most of its buildings, the Golden City of Jaisalmer is an oasis of splendid old architecture that rises from the sand dunes of the Thar Desert. Once […]
Interesting curses in Hindu scriptures In various Hindu scriptures, we can find some interesting Curses (shraaps) that have been addressed to gods and mortals that apparently changed the course of divine history. The Curse of […]
Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In the New Testament of the Bible, the event is said to have occurred three days after Jesus was crucified […]
Popularity of Holi can be gauged from the number of names Holi has in different states. Also of great interest is the story behind each of these names. As one moves across from one state […]
By Dr Yash Goyal TIP Representative at Jaipur Geographically, in the largest desert of the country, not only the ‘dialect’ (dialect/language) changes on every twenty ‘Kos’ (less than Km), but also the manner and ritual […]
Holi is an ancient festival of India and was originally known as ‘Holika’. The festivals finds a detailed description in early religious works such as Jaimini’s Purvamimamsa-Sutras and Kathaka-Grhya-Sutras. Historians also believe that Holi was […]
Agni deva is the fire god and acceptor of sacrifices. He is the god of divine knowledge. He is also the ashta-dikapala (guardians of the directions) of the southeast direction. To invoke Agni deva the […]
The celestial city of Rishikesh is a hermit’s hermitage, a sage’s abode and an adventure lover’s hub. This lively city is among the holiest places of Hindus. The tranquil and sometimes raging river of Ganges […]
As Summer begins to kick beautiful Spring out of the calendar, it is time to head to the water. To gambol, to picnic, to tan, and to slough off everyday malice. But wait, between Summer […]
When people think of Hindu goddesses most people think of elegancy, love, and the counterpart of their consorts. But goddess kali is different in every way. Kali is the feminine form of time (energy of […]
Maha Shivratri or the ‘Great Night of Lord Shiva’ is one of the most significant festivals for Hindus across the world. On Shivratri, devotees of Lord Shiva seek his blessings. People observe stringent fast and […]
Every year on March 14th, people around the world gather together to celebrate the importance of mathematics and everything it’s used for. Mathematics is defined as the study of such topics as quantity, structure, space, […]
Goddess Bhuvaneshwari is the fourth amongst ten Mahavidyas, an aspect of Adi Shakti. Das Mahavidyas, ten wisdom goddesses are the ten forms of Divine Mother, Adi Shakti. Bhuvaneshwari Devi is the mother of the solar […]
Jalore Wildlife Sanctuary is the only privately-owned sanctuary in India and is located 130 km from Jodhpur near Jalore town. The sanctuary is a remote natural jungle spread over an area of 190 sq km […]
Ashok Parulekar PANAJI, GOA, INDIA (TIP): On Tuesday, March 2, President Gorbachev ‘s 90th Birthday was observed. He is a close friend of Sri Chinmoy. They both worked for World Peace. One as a President […]
Film Review Cinema transcends all boundaries. Vikash Verma’s upcoming film “No Means No” is a great example of cinema’s ability to bridge boundaries and bring people together.The first ever Indo-Polish film, “No Means No” is […]
Guru Ravidas (1377-1527 C.E.) was a famous saint of the Bhakti Movement. His devotional songs and verses made a lasting impact upon the Bhakti Movement. Guru Ravidas is also known as Raidas, Rohidas and Ruhidas. […]
Shani Bhagwan (also known as Sani, Shani Dev, Sani Maharaj, and Chayyaputra) is one of the most popular deities in the traditional religion of Hinduism. Shani is the harbinger of bad luck and retribution, and […]
NEW YORK (TIP): Welcoming introduction of US Citizenship Act of 2021, Commissioner Bitta Mostofi said that the bill would create a pathway to citizenship for approximately 11 million undocumented immigrants, most of whom have been […]
NEW YORK (TIP): New York City health officials issued new guidance Thursday, Feb 18, to prevent the spread of coronavirus — and its growing number of variants — urging people to wear two masks now, […]
A nuclear-powered rocket could get a crewed mission to Mars in just under three months, according to a report on CNN. NASA’s plan is to get human to Mars by the year 2035, but there […]
Eating grapes can help protect against sunburn and ultraviolet (UV) skin damage and natural components found in the fruits known as polyphenols are thought to be responsible for these beneficial effects, according to a new […]
Karnataka with its glorious history, rich culture, and enriching tradition is located in the South-Western region of India. The sophisticated state is famous for its cultural heritage, picturesque landscapes and traditional craftsmanship. To add to […]
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