Business & Economics
Business & Economics
AIRCEL FILES FOR INSOLVENCY AFTER ‘NEGATIVE BUSINESS AND REPUTATIONAL IMPACT’
NEW DELHI (TIP): Telecom operator Aircel said on?Wednesday it has filed for bankruptcy as the company has been facing “troubled times” in “highly financially stressed” industry. In a statement in New Delhi, Aircel said that intense competition following the […]
World
Vladimir Putin, before election, unveils new nuclear weapons to counter West
MOSCOW (TIP): President Vladimir Putin unveiled an array of new nuclear weapons on March 1, in one of his most bellicose speeches in years, saying they could hit almost any point in the world and not be intercepted. Speaking […]
Pakistan
Pakistan says ready for mediation between Afghanistan govt and Taliban
ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan on March 1 said it was ready for mediation between the Afghan government and the Taliban as it extended support to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s political process in the war-torn country. Speaking at the second Kabul Process conference, […]
India
MPs’ perks hiked, Rs 39-crore extra burden on exchequer
NEW DELHI (TIP): Members of Parliament are set to get increased allowances with the Union Cabinet approving a proposal in this regard. The constituency allowance, furniture allowance and communication expenses of the MPs would go up considerably, sources in […]
India
PNB FRAUD: ED ATTACHES RS 1,217 CRORE ASSETS OF MEHUL CHOKSI GROUP
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 1 (Thursday) said it has attached 41 properties, valued at over Rs 1,200 crore, in connection with its money laundering probe into the PNB scam against Gitanjali Gems and its […]
COUNTER TERRORISM
Anti-terror fight is against a mindset, not any religion, says PM Modi
NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the fight against terrorism and radicalization was not against any religion, but against a mindset that misguides the youth. Speaking at a conference on “Islamic heritage: Promoting understanding and moderation”, Modi said […]
India
Rahul Gandhi leaves for Italy to ‘surprise’ grandma on Holi
NEW DELHI (TIP): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday left for Italy to “surprise” his maternal grandmother and spend the Holi weekend with her. Announcing this on Twitter, he also extended Holi greetings to fellow citizens. “My Nani is 93. She’s the […]
India
Furious over ‘special invitee’ tag, Mallikarjun Kharge boycotts Lokpal meet
NEW DELHI (TIP): Mallikarjun Kharge, leader of the Congress party in Lok Sabha on March 1 boycotted a meeting of the committee that will select an anti-corruption ombudsman, or Lokpal, in protest against being asked to attend as a “special invitee”. […]
India
INX Media case: Karti Chidambaram sent to five-day CBI custody
NEW DELHI (TIP): Karti Chidambaram, arrested in the INX Media case, was on March 1 remanded to five days of CBI custody by a Delhi court. Special Judge Sunil Rana extended Karti’s custody till March 6 after the CBI contended that […]
Entertainment
Lindsay Lohan attends Fashion Week wearing a hijab
Actor Lindsay Lohan, who has fielded rumours of having converted to Islam for months, was seen wearing a hijab at the recent London Fashion Week. Pictures of the star, who now lives in Dubai, have been doing the […]
Entertainment
Entertainment
WHAT MADE RUTH WILSON TURN DOWN A ROLE IN A MARVEL MOVIE?
Actor Ruth Wilson has said that she once turned down a role from Marvel Studios as she found the character “boring”. The 36-year-old actor said she still looks forward to be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and […]
Entertainment
Entertainment
MANDIRA BEDI OPENS UP ABOUT WHY SHE HAD TO ‘COVER UP’ HER TATTOO
Along with making quirky style statements — noodle strap blouses, bob hairdo and religious tattoos on navel and nape — actor Mandira Bedi is known for apologetically following her heart. However, it has not been a smooth ride. In […]
Entertainment
Batti Gul Meter Chalu is entertaining, has substance: Yami Gautam
Yami Gautam says her next film Batti Gul Meter Chalu is entertaining and has a lot of substance. “Batti Gul Meter Chalu is a social drama on the electricity issue faced by people in the country, especially in small […]
United States
Jugaad Culture is the Best Improvisation in Corporate India, but it can’t take the place of established systems, says Harvard Business School Dean Nitin Nohria
NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): Indian CEOs are best at improvisation or jugaad culture which is unique as well as remarkable, said Professor Nitin Nohria, Dean of Harvard Business School. Prof. Nohria was speaking at […]
United States
South Asian Leaders Recognized
FLUSHING, NY (TIP): Several South Asian leaders of the Queens Borough Community were recognized for their services to their communities as well as for their contribution for the betterment of neighborhoods and for promoting environment […]
United States
Zee TV’s New Family Quiz Show Attracts Top Brands
NEW YORK (TIP): Bolstering its debut this past Saturday, Zee TV’s new family quiz show Americas Smartest Family (ASF) has seem to have attracted some of the top advertisers and brand names servicing the South […]
United States
Second Drishti Collegiate Conference Explores Hindu Identity and the Impact of Hindu Scientific Achievements on World Cultures
NEW YORK (TIP): “Hindus are seekers of truth,” remarked Maitreyee Kale, president of Hindu Students Council’s (HSC) chapter at Stony Brook University, as she kicked off a panel discussion on Hindu identity. These words captured […]
United States
Long Islanders voice opposition to Trump’s offshore drilling plan
Participants condemned the Trump administration’s plan to open nearly the entire U.S. coastline three miles or more from land to oil and gas exploration and drilling. LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): Oil and gas drilling off […]
United States
Maha Shivaratri celebrated at Hari Om Mandir with chants and prayers
CHICAGO, IL (TIP): On Tuesday, Feb 13, devotees celebrated the festival of Maha Shivaratri, in the Hari Om Mandir, with great joy and enthusiasm. As per the Hindu tradition, devotees bathe the Shiva Lingam with […]
United States
Walmart raises to 21 minimum age to buy firearms, ammo
NEW YORK (TIP): US retail giant Walmart announced on Thursday, March 1 that it was raising to 21 its minimum age to buy firearms and ammunition, the latest US company to recalibrate its stance on […]
United States
New York banking regulator seeks Kushner Cos loan details
NEW YORK (TIP): New York state has asked three banks to supply information about their relationships with the real estate business of Jared Kushner, a senior White House adviser and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, a […]
United States
Jared Kushner loses “Top Secret” security clearance: report
The new security clearance level will restrict Kushner’s access to top secret intelligence WASHINGTON (TIP): Jared Kushner, son-in-law to President Donald Trump, is one of the many White House aides to have his security clearance […]