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Annihilate the Monster of Coronavirus
As we transition to 2021, my mind takes a bird’s -eyeview of the world . 2020 has not been a kind year. Besides the usual natural calamities that hit many parts of the world,, including […]
India
Asia
Vandalized Pakistan Hindu temple to be reconstructed
Peshawar (Pakistan) (TIP): After angry mob in Pakistan’s Khyber Pukhtunkhwa province’s Karak district, attacked and vandalized the shrine of a Hindu saint in Terri area of Karak; Khyber Pukhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced reconstruction of […]
Asia
1,800 Rohingyas shifted to island
Bhasan Char (TIP): Bangladesh moved a second group of 1,804 Rohingya Muslim refugees in five ships to a low-lying island in the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday, despite opposition from rights groups worried about the […]
Asia
Sri Lanka welcomes tourists after 8-month-long coronavirus interruption
Colombo (TIP): A group of Ukrainian tourists on Monday became the first batch of holidayers to visit Sri Lanka in more than eight months after the island nation put curbs on international travel due to […]
Asia
Afghan journalist shot dead in car ambush
Kabul (TIP): An Afghan journalist was shot dead in a car ambush in the central province of Ghor, the fifth media professional to be killed in the country in two months, officials said on Saturday. […]
Asia
Massive protest over Nepal Parl dissolution
Kathmandu (TIP): Madhav Kumar Nepal, Chairman of the ruling Nepal Communist Party’s rival faction, said on Tuesday that the party could still be united if PM KP Sharma Oli was willing to accept his mistakes, […]
World
Saudi coalition strikes Yemen after 25 die in Aden airport blast
Aden (TIP): Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck targets in Yemen’s Houthi-held capital Sanaa on Thursday in retaliation for attacks in the southern port city of Aden the previous day that took place as officials in a […]
World
Norway lifts ban on flights from Britain introduced due to virus variant
OSLO (TIP): Norway is lifting its ban on flights from Britain, introduced to stop the spread of a more contagious variant of the coronavirus, the health ministry said on Friday, with planes allowed to land […]
World
Oz national anthem sees a change after 36 years
Melbourne (TIP): The lyrics of Australia’s national anthem have been changed by one word for the first time since 1984 to reflect what Prime Minister Scott Morrison calls “the spirit of unity”. The PM on […]
World
North Korea’s Kim thanks people in rare New Year’s cards
Seoul (TIP): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un thanked the public for their trust and support “in the difficult times” and wished them happiness and good health in his first New Year’s Day cards sent […]
World
Iraq evacuates oil tanker after mine found attached to hull
Cairo (TIP): An Iraqi oil tanker was evacuated after a mine was discovered attached to its hull, the military said on Friday, adding that a government explosives team was still working to make the vessel […]
World
Argentina becomes first major Latin American country to legalise abortion
Buenos Aires (TIP): Argentina became the first major country in Latin America to legalise abortion when the Senate voted early on Wednesday to allow it through the 14th week of pregnancy, in the face of […]
Frontpage News
Lawmakers override Trump’s veto for the first time on major military bill
WASHINGTON (TIP): The Senate on Friday, January 1, joined the House to override President Donald Trump’s veto of a sweeping military policy bill, delivering the first such blow to Trump just weeks before he leaves […]
World
Boris Johnson celebrates ‘amazing moment’ of UK’s exit from the EU
LONDON (TIP): Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday, January 1, hailed the “amazing moment” of the UK’s formal exit from the European Union and in his New Year message voiced his government’s ability to do […]
NY/NJ/CT
Positivity Rate in Nassau County Tops 10 Percent
It’s the first time since reopening there have been so many cases in one day. More than 25,000 have been confirmed in December alone MINEOLA , NY (TIP): Nassau County’s daily positivity rate of the […]
NY/NJ/CT
Gandhi Brothers Launch Second Annual Holiday Charity Drive
JAMAICA, NEW YORK (TIP); Partnering with local non-profits, New York City’s Gandhi brothers are once again bringing their philanthropy to local communities in need, particularly in Brooklyn and Queens. The Gandhi brothers have been active […]
NY/NJ/CT
RECOVERY AGENDA: MAYOR DE BLASIO ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF OPEN STOREFRONTS PROGRAM
NEW YORK (TIP) Mayor Bill de Blasio announced, December 29, the Open Storefronts program, which permits storefront businesses to use a portion of their sidewalk to display merchandise, sell goods, complete transactions, and provide queuing […]
NY/NJ/CT
Nassau Announces Rent Relief Program for Struggling Tenants
The program will give up to $2,500 a month for three months to people who can’t pay their rent because of the pandemic. MINEOLA, NY (TIP) Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced a new program […]
NY/NJ/CT
Minimum Wage Raised in New York, New Jersey
NEW YORK (TIP); New York’s minimum hourly wage goes up to $12.50 statewide Thursday, December 31. It rises to $14 an hour on Long Island and in Westchester County. There’s no increase in New York […]
NY/NJ/CT
New York City will Honor Lives Lost to COVID-19 with Day of Remembrance on March 14
NEW YORK(TIP): Mayor Bill de Blasio said New York City will honor those who have died from COVID with a Day of Remembrance on March 14. The observance will mark the somber anniversary of the […]
United States
12 full moons in 2021 will include 3 supermoons, a blue moon and 2 lunar eclipses
WASHINGTON (TIP): Sky watchers have a lot to look forward to in 2021, with three “supermoons,” one blue moon and two lunar eclipses all taking place during the new year.Astronomy experts say the three supermoons […]
United States
Commission for Human Rights and Religious Freedom Appeals for Funds
NEW YORK (TIP): Dr. Adityanjee , President , ICHRRF in an open letter, has appealed for funds for Commission for Human Rights and Religious Freedom Appeals for Funds .“Over the past few months, a team […]
United States
Trump signs $900 Billion Covid Relief Bill
WASHINGTON (TIP): President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package on Sunday, December 27, ending days of drama over his refusal to accept the bipartisan deal, which will deliver long-sought cash to businesses […]
United States
Trump signs policy to preempt China move on Dalai Lama
WASHINGTON (TIP): U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law a Bill which calls for establishing a U.S. consulate in Tibet and building an international coalition to ensure that the next Dalai Lama is appointed solely […]
Religion
Religious Life
The Hindu attitude is all inclusive and all accepting and tolerating. Look what Dr Arnold Toynbee said “It is already becoming clear that a chapter which had a Western beginning will have to […]