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Guru Gobind Singh Ji : The Saint Soldier
Guru Gobind Singh, (1666–1708) the 10th and last master of the Sikhs, was born on 7th day of the month of POH, samvat 1723, (22nd December, 1666 AD ) at Patna Sahib in Bihar. Guru […]
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Sports News
Unique start to unique Olympics!!!
Have you ever heard or imagined opening ceremony of Olympic Games being held outside a stadium! Buenos Aires is all set to create history by holding the opening ceremony of the 3rd Youth Olympic Games […]
Entertainment
New York Indian Film Festival Announces Dates & Films
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): America’s premier film festival representing the Indian subcontinent, New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), kicks off its 17th anniversary season on Sunday, April 30th, with Alankrita Shrivastava’s women’s empowerment film LIPSTICK […]
Entertainment
CHASTAIN WAS SLAMMED FOR TALKING ‘TOO MUCH’ ABOUT GENDER EQUALITY
Actress Jessica Chastain, who has been a vocal supporter of gender equality, has revealed that she has faced some discouragement in raising the issue. Chastain says she was once told by a director that she […]
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Konkona Sen Sharma wins top honour at Mumbai Film Fest
Mumbai, Oct 27 – Actress Konkona Sen Sharma was feted with the Mastercards Best Indian female filmmaker award for her debut directorial venture “A Death in the Gunj” at the closing ceremony of the 18th […]
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Interview: Ambassador Asoke K Mukerji
The Issue of the Nature of Human Beings is of Vital Importance in Diplomacy
Ambassador Asoke K Mukerji has been the Permanent Representative of India at the United Nations from early 2013 to December 31, 2015. Ambassador Mukerji who has served with distinction the MEA for almost 38 years […]
Incredible India
THE COOLEST THINGS TO DO IN PONDICHERRY
Incredible India
A destination like no other, Pondicherry is fascinating. Owing to its popularity as a laid back destination, also a great hit with expats and backpackers, this town boasts of a number of things to do. Dabble in […]
Americas
Indo-Canadian Sikh Lawmaker Navdeep Bains Likely to Get Ministerial Berth
TORONTO: Navdeep Bains, 38-year-old Indian-origin Canadian Sikh MP who played a key role in prime minister-designate Justin Trudeau‘s leadership bid in 2013, is likely to get a ministerial berth, Toronto Star reports. The Prime Minister-elect Justin Trudeau […]
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Pakistan second-worst country in gender equality
ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan has emerged as the world’s second-worst country in terms of gender equality, according to the annual Global Gender Gap Report published by the World Economic Forum. The report, published on Tuesday, measures […]
India
United States
UN TRUST FUND TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ANNOUNCES OVER USD 8 MILLION IN GRANTS IN 18 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES
NEW YORK (TIP): The United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) announced, November 22, USD 8 million in grants to 17 initiatives in 18 countries and territories. First-time grant recipients […]
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India
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Launch of pioneering nonformal curriculum to end violence against women and girls
UN Women and World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scoutsput youth at the center of efforts NEW YORK, NY (TIP): On the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child, UN Women and […]
United States
Congresswoman Maloney Seeks A Diwali Stamp: CG Calls For Community Support
NEW YORK (TIP): Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney spoke before the Consul General of India, in New York, July 8 to urge members and leaders in the Indian American communities to continue supporting an effort to get […]
India
India
Gender equality in India among worst in world: UN
NEW DELHI (TIP): When India‘s Human Development Index is adjusted for gender inequality, it becomes south Asia’s worst performing country after Afghanistan, new numbers in the UNDP’s Human Development Report 2013 show. Pakistan, Nepal and […]
Business & Economics
Delhi Gang Rape Case The Beginning Of A Change In The Mindset— A Revolution
A female physiotherapy intern was beaten and gang raped in Delhi on 16 December 2012, and died thirteen days later while undergoing emergency treatment in Singapore for brain and gastrointestinal damage from the assault. After […]
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World Kabaddi Cup a Step in the Right Direction
The ancient game of Kabaddi is enshrined permanently in the mind of every son of the soil Punjabi. In olden times, it used to be played on the dusty grounds of village common land. There […]