Travel
Varkala: The hidden treasure of Kerala
Varkala is a coastal town in the southern part of Kerala known for the unique 15m high ‘Northern Cliff’ adjacent to the Arabian Sea. It is popular for its hippie culture, shacks on the cliff […]
India
Health
UK university scientists finalize nasal spray that blocks out COVID-19: Report
A nasal spray which can prevent a coronavirus infection for up to two days is being prepped for mass production by scientists at the University of Birmingham with the hope of having them available over-the-counter […]
Health
Foods that relieve your gut problems
Gut problems — like bloating, IBS, ulcerative colitis, constipation, and other gastrointestinal issues — can really put a damper on your day, not to mention your overall health. The good news is that certain foods […]
Health
Study links insufficient sleep, stress to symptoms resembling concussion
While we all know how getting less sleep and stress can be harmful to a person’s health, a new study suggested that lack of sleep, pre-existing mental health issues, and stress could also lead to […]
Women
Reasons why couples end their marriage
Sometimes marriages work, and sometimes they don’t. There are many causes of divorce. And often, an accumulation of things will cause a marriage to break down. Here are some of the real reasons why couples […]
Women
Butter face masks for glowing, supple skin
The butter face mask is super beneficial for your skin. It is a very good source of Vitamin E and certain minerals that are healthy for your skin. Regular application of butter face mask can […]
Business & Economics
India, World Bank sign $500m pact to improve school education
The Indian government and the World Bank on Friday, January 29, signed a $500 million Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Programme (STARS) to improve the quality and governance of school education in six states […]
Coronavirus
Global Covid-19 cases top 102mn
The total number of global coronavirus cases has topped 102 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.20 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Saturday morning, the […]
Coronavirus
One year into Covid-19: India at 4th spot on global toll, Mexico third
On January 30 last year, India reported its first-ever case of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) after an Indian student of the Wuhan University in China was detected positive in the state of Kerala, according to […]
Coronavirus
India fastest in world to reach 3 million vaccinations
India took only 13 days to complete the vaccination of three million (30 lakh) people, fastest in the world, the health ministry has said. This rate of vaccination puts India ahead of the United States […]
Sports News
India breach Aussie fortress to win series 2-1 and rewrite history
Brisbane (TIP): An Indian cricket team saddled with broken bones and battered bodies showed a never-seen-before zeal to retain the coveted Border-Gavaskar trophy with a historic three-wicket win over Australia in the fourth and final […]
Sports News
Smith, Maxwell, Bhajji released ahead of next month’s IPL auctions
Sanju Samson replaced Steve Smith as Rajasthan Royals captain after the Australian batsman and some other under-performing stars were released by their respective IPL franchises even as Chennai Super Kings retained veteran Suresh Raina for […]
Hinduism
Vrindavan: Krishna’s childhood abode
One of the oldest cities on the banks of Yamuna, Vrindavan is considered to be one of the most important places of pilgrimage for the devotees of Krishna. It is said that Lord Krishna had […]
Hinduism
Interesting facts about rudraksha
Rudraksha, the seed produced by a large evergreen broad-leaved tree of the genus Elaeocarpus. It is abundantly found in the temperate and sub-alpine zone is a pioneer of symbolism in the Shivaism, a major tradition […]
Health
New drug combination may help treat acute myeloid leukemia
Researchers have identified two drugs that are potent against acute myeloid leukemia (AML) when combined, but only weakly effective when used alone. The research team was able to significantly enhance cancer cell death by jointly […]
World
Syria says four dead in first Israeli strike since Biden took office
Damascus/Jerusalem (TIP): Syrian air defences confronted “an Israeli aggression” in the region of Hama on Friday that killed four people from the same family, state media said, in what would be the first such action […]
World
Google threatens to pull search engine in Australia
Wellington (TIP): Google on Friday threatened to make its search engine unavailable in Australia if the government went ahead with plans to make tech giants pay for news content. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison quickly […]
Asia
Sri Lanka appoints panel to probe findings of former war commissions
Colombo (TIP): Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed a three-member panel to probe the findings of the previous commissions appointed by the state to investigate human rights abuses committed during the last phase of […]
Astrology
Weekly Horoscope (January 25 – January 31, 2021)
Shree Ganeshaya Namah Aries: Ganesha says, you will feel more comfortable in this week. The level of happiness will slowly go up and because of that you can get very generous.Your good behavior can convert into kind gestures […]
Astrology
Birthday Horoscope (January 25 – January 31, 2021)
Shree Ganeshaya Namah Jan 25:There is the promise of a reward from your workplace today, most probably a huge bonus. Work sphere is very good today and you could make tremendous gains if you exploit […]
United States
Biden launches ‘100 days mask challenge’; makes COVID test, quarantine mandatory for people entering US
Says it will take months to defeat the pandemic, but America will ‘get through this “if people stand together” WASHINGTON (TIP): US President Joe Biden has unveiled his “wartime” national strategy to boost the fight […]
Breaking News
Indo-US relations under Joe Biden: Looking into the crystal ball
There are no doubt problems that will need to be overcome, such as those relating to bilateral trade and restrictions on H1B visas which adversely impact Indian professionals and Indian software companies. Biden may not […]
Breaking News
House to send impeachment article against Trump to Senate on Monday, Jan 25
WASHINGTON (TIP): Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) said, January 22, that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will deliver an article of impeachment against former president Donald Trump on Monday, Jan 25, clearing the […]
Women
Signs you are single but not ready to mingle
You know you have been single for too long and your friends keep telling you to find someone and get in a relationship. But you somehow feel like you are simply not ready to commit. […]
Women
You need a serum in your skincare routine
It’s only recently that face serums have become the BIG thing in the world of skincare. And already the market is saturated with different serums for different skin types. But are they worth the hype […]