Hinduism
Hartalika Teej
Hartalika Teej is a popular fast observed by Hindu women during the monsoon season. On this day, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped for marital harmony. This year, the festival will be observed on […]
Business & Economics
As Indian billionaire plans new airline, Boeing hopes for orders
New Delhi (TIP): Indian billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s plan to launch an ultra-low-cost airline could give planemaker Boeing a chance to regain lost ground in India after the fall of one of its biggest customers, Jet […]
Business & Economics
Indian companies bag $48 million project in Maldives
ABL – Indira Projects JV – A Joint venture between Ashoka Buildcon and Chennai based Indira Projects & Developments signed a $48 Million (Rs 350 crore) infrastructure contract with Maldives Police Service for the design […]
Business & Economics
ED sends notice to Flipkart over forex violations
India’s financial-crime agency has asked Walmart’s Flipkart and its founders to explain why they shouldn’t face a penalty of $1.35 billion for alleged violation of foreign investment laws, three sources and an agency official told […]
Science & Technology
WhatsApp to ‘soon’ allow transfer chat history from iOS to Android
Facebook-owned WhatsApp is developing a way for its users to transfer their chat histories from iOS to Android, the media reported. According to 9To5Google, Google’s ‘Data Transfer Tool’, the standard tool for copying files from […]
Science & Technology
Google won’t let users sign in on old Android devices from Sept 27
Google will no longer allow sign-in on Android devices that run Android 2.3.7 or lower starting September 27. If you sign into your device after September 27, you may get username or password errors when […]
Entertainment
Camilla Cabello movie promises a magical, feminist ride
The trailer of Camilla Cabello-starrer Cinderella is out, and it promises to bring a fresh perspective to the age-old fairy tale. Camilla’s Cinderella does sing, go to a grand ball and hopes to become the […]
Entertainment
Kelly Preston was ‘ultimate professional’ on set of Off the Rails
Kelly Preston was the “ultimate professional” on the set of her last-ever film, according to director Jules Williamson. The actress, who died at the age of 57 following a battle with breast cancer in July […]
Entertainment
Natalie Portman-starrer ‘The Days of Abandonment’ not moving forward at HBO
The HBO film titled, `The Days of Abandonment`, featuring Oscar-winning star Natalie Portman, is dead. As per Variety, on Monday, the network announced that Portman has stepped down from the film, and production will not […]
Bollywood
Aishwarya’s doppelganger Aashita sets the Internet on fire
The internet has found a new doppelganger of actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and she is Aashita Singh. We are sure you will do a double take after seeing Aashita’s pictures and videos owing to her […]
Bollywood
Netizens hail Lara Dutta’s transformation as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
Actress Lara Dutta is playing the pivotal role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Her physical transformation has been hailed by her fans, who spotted her in the trailer which was launched a day back. […]
India
Rahul Gandhi leads bicycle rally to Parliament over fuel price hike
New Delhi (TIP): Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, August 3, gave a call to Opposition leaders to “unite the majority voice of the people of India” that is represented by their parties. Accompanied […]
India
Assam, Mizoram to resolve boundary dispute amicably
Senior ministers in the governments of Assam and Mizoram held a detailed discussion on the boundary dispute between the two states and issued a joint statement saying the issues related to it would be resolved […]
India
Karnataka HC issues notice to Yediyurappa, others in corruption case
Bengaluru (TIP): The Karnataka High Court has issued notices to former chief minister B S Yediyurappa and others including his son B Y Vijayendra, who is BJP state unit vice president, to appear before it […]
Coronavirus
India’s fresh Covid tally at 44,646 with single-day rise of over 2,000 cases
As many as 44,646 fresh cases of the coronavirus (Covid-19) disease were registered in India in the last 24 hours pushing the cumulative tally to 3,18,56,757 on August 6. This is the third straight day […]
Coronavirus
Over 49 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India
New Delhi (TIP): The cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has gone past 49 crore, the Union health ministry said on Thursday, August 5. More than 50.29 lakh (50,29,573) vaccine doses […]
Coronavirus
Kerala’s Covid deaths per million per week highest in India
Kerala now reports the highest deaths per million per week in the country. Between July 25 and 31, Kerala reported 24 deaths per million per week, while Maharashtra came second with 12 deaths per million […]
SPECIAL
National Son’s and Daughter’s Day
National Son’s and Daughter’s Day on August 11th brings parents and their children together for quality time. On this day, be with the joys of your life. Let your children know that you are glad […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin Karnal based Truck driver dies in road accident in Arizona, his companion from Ambala battling for life
WASHINGTON (TIP): A 37-year-old Indian-origin truck driver has died after his vehicle skidded off a busy highway in the US state of Arizona, his friends have said. Nirmal Singh from the Karnal district of Haryana […]
Breaking News
Indian-origin business veteran Vindi Banga appointed as chair of the UK government Investments
LONDON (TIP): Indian-origin business and industry veteran Vindi Banga has been appointed as Chair of the UK Government Investments (UKGI), the government’s center of expertise in corporate finance and governance and an arm’s length body […]
Breaking News
Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Ajay Dilawri Honoredwith Order Of British Columbia Award
VANCOUVER, BC (TIP), August 4: Leading Indian-origin entrepreneur Ajay Dilawri has been honored with Canada’s prestigious Order of British Columbia award, the province’s highest form of recognition. Mr. Dilawri, the owner of Canada’s largest automotive group […]
Indian Americans
Indian origin Tycoon Arrested following blabbing about $100 Million Fraud in Email
DUBAI (TIP): Kalpesh Kinariwala, an Indian-born businessman based in the United Arab Emirates, allegedly did not heed that guidance. The 49-year-old was arrested last month in Dubai, where he now faces criminal charges for forgery […]
Indian Americans
Indian American author Dr. Vipin Gupta’s 2 new books focus on mysteries of nature
SAN BERNARDINO, CA (TIP) Indian American author Dr. Vipin Gupta has unveiled two new books, which delve into the hidden mysteries of Mother Nature, and are based around consciousness and para-consciousness. The books show the […]
NY/NJ/CT
Countdown begins for the 10th India Day Parade in Hicksville on Sunday, Aug 8
I.S. Saluja HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): Countdown has begun for the 10th IDP USA Parade of Long Island on Sunday, August 8 to celebrate India’s 75th Independence Day. Notwithstanding fresh threats from Covid variant Delta and […]
NY/NJ/CT
Nassau Legislature makes First Responders a Protected Class
Opponents say it gives police officers and others more rights under the law than minority citizens and is unconstitutional. MINEOLA, NY (TIP): After multiple hours of comments from the public — which was almost exclusively […]