Entertainment
Sunny Leone is ‘lost in time’
After having spent a good time in Los Angeles with her family amid COVID 19 pandemic, Sunny Leone returned to India in November. She has been on a roll after her return. The Jism 2 […]
India
Entertainment
Farah set to direct Hrithik for an advertisement
Stepping out of his comfort zone after nine months, Hrithik Roshan is gearing up to finally begin shooting on a set. While the actor has been filming from his Juhu residence for various projects, this […]
India
New Parliament will witness making of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’: PM
New Delhi (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, Dec 10, laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament building here at an event that was attended by leaders from various political parties, cabinet ministers […]
India
Rajnath calls for open seas, hits out at China
New Delhi (TIP): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has, without naming China, emphasised India’s call for an open and inclusive order in the Indo-Pacific, based on respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations. Rajnath was […]
Other News
Modi, Hasina to virtually re-launch cross-border rail route after 55 years
The rail route between Haldibari in West Bengal and Chilahati in neighbouring Bangladesh is all set to reopen after a gap of 55 years on December 17 and prime ministers of the two countries will […]
India
More ‘jathas’ from Punjab join farmers’ stir
New Delhi (TIP): Several farmers’ groups which did not join the ‘Dilli Chalo’ protest that began from November 26 began their journey towards Delhi on Friday, Dec 11, ahead of the farmers’ announced programme of […]
India
India’s COVID-19 caseload rises to 97.96 lakh
New Delhi (TIP): India on Friday, Dec 11, registered 29,398 new cases and 414 deaths in the last 24 hours, which pushed the overall tally and death toll to 9,796,769 and 142,186, respectively. The total […]
India
HelpAge: First Indian NGO to bag UN award
HelpAge India on Thursday , Dec 10,became the first Indian NGO to be awarded the prestigious 2020 UN Population Award in the institutional category. The selection of HelpAge is in recognition of its work on population […]
India
India, Japan discuss military ties, joint drills
India and Japan have discussed how to further enhance cooperation and interoperability between the air forces of the two countries. They also discussed the scope for enhancement of joint exercises and training. A broader cooperation for […]
Frontpage News
Farmers call for nationwide protest on December 14
New Delhi (TIP): Farmers on Wednesday, Dec 9, rejected government’s proposal over the farm laws and called for a nationwide sit-in protest on December 14. In a press conference, farmer leaders announced a ‘Delhi gherao’ […]
Other News
How the Modi govt can concede to farmers without losing the argument?
The resolute, determined, dignified, and peaceful protests by farmers at the borders of Delhi have captured headlines around the world. “The uncomfortable truth, however, is that while the new laws are not perfect, they represent a […]
Coronavirus
Rich countries have bought too many COVID-19 vaccines: Amnesty
Rich countries have secured enough coronavirus vaccines to protect their populations nearly three times over by the end of 2021, Amnesty International and other groups said on Wednesday, possibly depriving billions of people in poorer […]
World
Chinese scientists make world’s first light-based quantum computer: Report
Beijing (TIP): Chinese scientists claim to have created the world’s first light-based quantum computer which can solve problems far faster than a classical supercomputer, an advance hailed by experts as a “major achievement” that provides […]
World
UK PM Johnson says no deal Brexit now strong possibility
London (TIP): There is a strong possibility that Britain does not reach a trade deal with the European Union, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Dec 10, but pledged to go to Paris, Brussels […]
World
Italian police bust migrant trafficking ring, arrest 19
Rome (TIP): Italian police on Saturday arrested 19 suspects, dismantling what authorities say was a criminal organization that moved migrants from Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and Pakistan to Italy and then into northern Europe. The investigation, […]
World
Australia to make Facebook, Google pay news outlets for content
Sydney (TIP): Australia on Dec 9 finalised plans to make Facebook Inc and Google pay its media outlets for news content, a world-first move aimed at protecting independent journalism that has been strongly opposed by […]
Asia
Gunmen kill female TV anchor in eastern Afghanistan
Kabul (TIP): Gunmen shot and killed a female TV anchor in eastern Afghanistan early Thursday, officials said. The attackers opened fire on Malala Maiwand’s car soon after she left her house in the eastern Nangarhar […]
Asia
Sri Lankan government to expedite Easter Sunday bombings probe: Minister
Colombo (TIP): Sri Lankan government will expedite the ongoing probe of Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed 258 people, including 11 Indians, last year, a senior Cabinet minister said on Saturday. Nine suicide bombers, belonging […]
Asia
Bhutan parliament decriminalises homosexuality, to delight of activists
Kathmandu (TIP): A joint sitting of both houses of Bhutan’s parliament approved a Bill on Thursday to legalize gay sex, making the tiny Himalayan kingdom the latest Asian nation to take steps towards easing restrictions […]
Asia
Nepal reports 1,024 new cases of coronavirus: Health Ministry
Kathmandu (TIP): Nepal has reported 1,024 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of infections in the nation to 239,885, the health ministry said on Saturday. Ministry of Health […]
Asia
Pakistan PM Imran Khan dares Opposition to table no-confidence motion in Parliament to oust him
Islamabad (TIP): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has dared the Opposition alliance to table a no-confidence motion in Parliament to oust him, as he criticised its call to lawmakers for mass resignations to force him […]
Christianity
WIPA – Rings in Winter Solstice
By Mabel Pais “Despite the global pandemic, young musicians of Wharton Arts never stopped making music. At our Virtual Winter Celebration, you will see and hear performances from over 450 young people, sharing messages of […]
Opinions
No, President Trump can’t pardon himself
The pardon clause’s language is broad indeed, unambiguously allowing the president to pardon seemingly any other person convicted for any federal criminal offense. But its language does not unambiguously include the president himself. Had the […]
Entertainment
CODED BIAS: WINNER & MORE
By Mabel Pais CODED BIAS DIR: Shalini Kantayya l 2020 l USA l Doc Feature l 1h 30m ‘THE RESEARCHER WHO TOOK ON BIG TECH AND WON’ – ‘Fast Company’ Story Title “10 BEST FILMS […]
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Farmers’ Struggle in India is a test of democracy in the country
Once again, the government of India has failed to respect democratic temper. Continuing with their tactics of delaying ac ceptance of the genuine demands of far mers to repeal the farm laws enacted in […]