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Covid corpses on Ganga
Visuals of Buxar and Ghazipur expose bogey of a new India Covid seems to have taken us back to the colonial times of pestilence and famines, when the poor just floated their dead down the […]
Other News
Election verdict a pushback for BJP policies
“What the pandemic has done, unlike the disaster of demonetization, is bring to the fore the BJP’s incapacity for governance. It has shown the sheer incompetence of the majoritarian model of governance, which is just […]
Perspective
Sectarian strife in Pakistan
Deobandi and Bareilvi alignments a challenge to governance and peace India has done well to establish a back channel for talks with Pakistan’s military. A major result has been the signing of an agreement for […]
Coronavirus
Education in the Post- Pandemic New Normal
In the post pandemic ‘New normal’ era, undoubtedly everything is going to change forever. Amongst them, education is of utmost importance as it would shape the future of the world. But how? The tone was […]
Coronavirus
My bridge over troubled waters
Bridge is the best intellectual exercise which doubles up as an engrossing game You face new situations every ten minutes, and make decisions based on what you think is rational You weigh gain versus loss, […]
E-Edition
Frontpage News
ODE TO MOTHER
Mabel Pais THERE IS ONE AND ONLY ONE, WHOSE LOVE SHALL FAIL ME NEVER. JUST ONE WHO LIVES FROM SUN TO SUN, WITH CONSTANT FOND ENDEAVOR. THERE IS JUST ONE, ON EARTH THERE IS NO […]
Frontpage News
Praying to Maa Bhudevi on Mother’s Day
Sunita Viswanath, Cofounder, Hindus for Human Rights This Mother’s Day, the country of my birth, India, is going through the nightmare of nightmares with a second covid surge. While my family in the South of […]
Sports News
Future uncertain as postponed IPL seeks a window
It was supposed to be an IPL that would fetch BCCI bigger sponsorships than ever before, beating the virulence of the virus and the pessimism surrounding it. In 2020, when IPL went to the UAE, […]
Sports News
Chelsea beat Real Madrid, to face Man City in final on May 29
London (TIP): Chelsea’s decision to fire a club legend suddenly doesn’t seem so callous after all. While Frank Lampard’s name has hardly been forgotten by the Chelsea fans — there were chants outside Stamford Bridge […]
Sports News
Pfzier and BioNTech to donate vaccines for Olympic athletes
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech will donate doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics, the IOC said on Thursday, May 6. Delivery of doses is set to begin this month to […]
Incredible India
Coastal Karnataka: A journey through stunning beaches, temples
Karnataka is majestically bestowed with the lush green Western Ghats and the lovely white sandy beaches. At places both wonders meet and present the visitors with gorgeous and serene spots tailor made just for your […]
Festival
Varuthini Ekadashi
Varuthini Ekadashi, also known as Baruthani Ekadashi, holds great significance and importance for Hindus. On the day of Varuthini Ekadashi, devotees worship and offer prayers to Lord Vamana, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. […]
Science & Technology
SpaceX Starship rocket prototype achieves first safe landing
SpaceX achieved the first successful touchdown of its prototype Starship rocket during the latest test flight of the next-generation launch vehicle in south Texas on Wednesday, May 5, after four previous landing attempts ended in […]
Science & Technology
Google Photos to offer only 15GB free space from June 1
Google Photos, which currently offers unlimited free storage for “high quality” photos for all users, will only offer 15GB of free storage space for new photos and videos starting next month. However, this change doesn’t […]
Science & Technology
Virgin Hyperloop shows off the future: mass transport in floating magnetic pods
In the desert just north of Las Vegas, a long white metal tube sits at the base of the mountains, promising to one day revolutionise travel. That is where Virgin Hyperloop, whose partners include Richard […]
Science & Technology
PUBG to return as Battlegrounds Mobile India
New Delhi (TIP): Amid rumours around PUBG’s comeback in India, South Korean video game developer Krafton on Thursday, May 6, confirmed the return of its much-anticipated game for the Indian users. The company of its […]
Science & Technology
Twitter rival Koo announces ‘Talk to Type’ feature for Indian languages
Twitter rival Koo has launched its ‘Talk to Type’ feature for Indian languages and said it is the first social media platform to roll out such capability. The move would enable and empower those users […]
Business & Economics
Melinda Gates gets billions in shares from Cascade
Cascade Investment, the holding company created by Bill Gates, transferred stock in two of Mexico’s largest companies to Melinda French Gates, bringing the total amount she’s received in the past few days to more than […]
Business & Economics
India to breach fiscal deficit target in FY22: Fitch Solutions
New Delhi (TIP): India is likely to breach its fiscal deficit target in the financial year to March 2022 mainly due to revenue shortfall, Fitch Solutions said Friday, May 7. The government is targeting a […]
Business & Economics
Non-residents to be taxed in India if transaction value exceeds Rs 2 cr
New Delhi (TIP): Non-residents undertaking transactions with Indian parties will trigger taxability under the domestic law in India even if they do not have physical presence in the country and operate digitised businesses. The Central […]
Business & Economics
China suspends economic dialogue with Australia as relations curdle
Beijing (TIP): China “indefinitely” suspended on Thursday all activity under a China-Australia Strategic Economic Dialogue, its state economic planner said, the latest setback for strained relations between the two countries. “Recently, some Australian Commonwealth Government […]
Health
Doctors warn against ‘sunscreen contouring’
As we start heading into the summer, it is more important that ever to protect your skin against sun damage and wearing always sunscreen to keep safe. However, a TikTok trend has caused some concern […]
Health
Study links fish oil supplements with heart rhythm disorder
According to a new analysis by the European Society of Cardiology, omega-3 supplements are associated with an increased likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation in people with high blood lipids. The findings were published in European […]
Health
Air pollution linked to high BP in children, young adults
Exposure to high levels of air pollutants during childhood increases the likelihood of high blood pressure in children and adolescents, and their risk for high blood pressure as adults, according to a meta-analysis of 14A […]