As I See It
Revival of G7 and its impact
From US perspective, the summit’s aim is to announce that ‘America is back’ “From the US perspective, the objective of the summits is to announce that ‘America is back’ and ready to lead the world […]
United States
Houston to observe International Yoga Day, focused on well-being amid the pandemic
ByPooja Salhotra HOUSTON (TIP): Although India’s second spike of COVID-19 has been dominating news headlines, it is the country’s ancient mind-body practice of yoga that istop of mind for some. Health and wellness experts around […]
Astrology
Weekly Horoscope (June 21 to June 27 2021)
Shree Ganeshaya Namah!!! Aries Ganesha says this week you will have to work on being more resilient and self sufficient. You have always been relaxed and dealt with matters in a calm and composed way […]
NY/NJ/CT
Happy Life Yoga Promoter Tirlok Malik to Host International Yoga Day 2021 Event June 19
Murtaza Ali Khan NEW YORK (TIP): Emmy-nominated filmmaker and Happy Life Yoga speaker Tirlok Malik is hosting a Happy Life Yoga event on the occasion of International Yoga Day 2021 on June 19th, 2021, at […]
NY/NJ/CT
MAYOR DE BLASIO APPOINTS RAQUEL BATISTA AS COMMISSIONER OF THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS
NEW YORK (TIP): Mayor Bill de Blasio, on June 15, appointed Raquel Batista as Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA). Batista, who is succeeding Bitta Mostofi as Commissioner, is an attorney with […]
Science & Technology
SpaceX’s Starlink wants to provide your in-flight WiFi
There’s no faster way to win the hearts and minds of the people than by bringing them fast, reliable internet on an airplane. Elon Musk knows this, and that’s maybe why his space company, SpaceX, […]
Sports News
Djokovic fights off Berrettini to set up Nadal semi-final
Paris (TIP): A fired-up Novak Djokovic repelled a stirring fightback by Italian Matteo Berrettini to claim a 6-3 6-2 6-7(5) 7-5 victory on Wednesday to set up a mouth-watering semi-final showdown with defending champion Rafael […]
Sports News
Asian Games gold-winning boxer Dingko Singh dies after long battle with cancer
Asian Games gold medal-winning former boxer Dingko Singh died on Thursday, June 10, after a long battle with liver cancer. He was 42 and had been fighting the disease since 2017. “I’m deeply saddened by […]
Sports News
Ngidi, Nortje skittle West Indies for 97
Fast bowlers Lungi Ngidi took 5/19 and Anrich Nortje 4/35 as South Africa bowled out the West Indies for 97 Thursday on the opening day of the first cricket Test. Ngidi claimed his second five-wicket […]
Sports News
Deferred due to Covid, Euro 2020 begins with Italy-Turkey clash
Somehow it seems appropriate that Italy, the first country in Europe that was overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic, is hosting the opening game of the European Championship. Even if Euro 2020 is kicking off in […]
Business & Economics
After El Salvador, India may move to classify Bitcoin as an asset class
BENGALURU (TIP): After El Salvador’s historic move to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender (rendering it full currency status), things are looking brighter back home in India for crypto-enthusiasts. Top sources tracking the industry told this […]
Business & Economics
‘Pandemic curbs hit labour market; jobless rate at 13%’
New Delhi (TIP): The labour market is in its worst condition since the nationwide lockdown months of April and May 2020, the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy said in a report. As per CMIE data, […]
Health
Signs your job is ruining your relationship
You put work priorities ahead of your relationship If you find yourself opting out of activities you would normally engage in with your spouse — such as going to a movie, visiting friends or just […]
Coronavirus
WHO says 47 African countries could miss vax target
Nairobi (TIP): Nine out of ten African countries could miss the target of vaccinating 10 per cent of their population against Covid-19 by September, dimming hopes of containing the pandemic in the continent, a World […]
Coronavirus
FDA extends the shelf life of single-shot J&J vaccine
Johnson & Johnson said on Thursday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has extended the shelf life of its single-shot COVID-19 vaccine from three months to four-and-a-half months, as millions of unused doses nationwide near […]
Coronavirus
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 174.7 mn
Washington (TIP): The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 174.7 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.76 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Friday, June 11, […]
Business & Economics
Tata Digital to acquire majority stake in 1MG
Tata Digital Ltd, a wholly-owned arm of Tata Sons, on Thursday said it will acquire a majority stake in 1MG Technologies Ltd, an online healthcare marketplace. The company, however, did not disclose the financial details […]
Business & Economics
World Bank slashes growth forecast to 8.3%
New Delhi (TIP): The World Bank has slashed its FY22 growth forecast for India to 8.3% from the 10.1% pace it estimated in April, as an economic rebound in the early part of this year […]
Business & Economics
Govt to auction major ONGC, OIL gas fields
The government has decided to auction unmonetized oil and gas fields of state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp. (ONGC) and Oil India Ltd (OIL) to raise hydrocarbon production and improve energy security. Speaking at the […]
Business & Economics
BharatPe acquires Payback India
Merchant payment and lending service provider BharatPe on Thursday, June 10, said it has acquired Payback India from American Express and ICICI Investments Strategic Fund. The company, however, did not disclose the financial details of […]
Science & Technology
WhatsApp might soon allow users to verify log-in with new ‘Flash Calls’ feature
It has recently come to light that WhatsApp is working on a ‘Flash Call’ feature that will verify user log-in on WhatsApp via a ‘flash call’ instead of the usual 6-digit verification code. This will […]
Science & Technology
NASA’s Juno sends 1st images of Jupiter’s largest moon
After flying closer to Jupiter’s largest moon than any other in more than two decades, NASA’s Juno spacecraft has sent back two images offering dramatic glimpses of the icy orb. During the flyby on June […]
Science & Technology
Google Meet rolls out video backgrounds on web
After default and custom wallpapers, Google Meet is now rolling out support for video backgrounds that are first coming to the web this month and then to mobile “in the coming months”. This capability was […]
Science & Technology
Mumbai innovator develops 3 robots to assist healthcare workers, patients
A Mumbai-based innovator Santosh Hulawale has developed three robots to assist healthcare workers and patients amid the ongoing pandemic. Santosh, with the help of his eight-member team, has developed a Multiple Service Robot (MSR), a […]
Incredible India
Ladakh: The land of high passes
Ladakh, the ‘Land of High Passes’ offers experiences of a lifetime. Meticulously designed Wonders of Ladakh tour lets you explore the scenic lakes, snow-laden peaks, barren mountains and so much more. Treat your eyes to […]