Food Corner
Moong Dal Pakodi
Ingredients Moong Dal – 1 cup Onion – 1/4 cup, finely chopped Green Chillies – 4, finely chopped Baking Powder – a pinch Salt as per taste Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp Coriander Leaves – […]
Asia
Pakistan yet to confirm India’s invitation to SCO meet
NEW DELHI (TIP): With the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) presidency, India has been hosting various meetings and also inviting all members, including Pakistan. However, Pakistan has skipped these meetings, barring once which it attended […]
Asia
Banned from school, Afghanistan girls turn to madrassas under Taliban rule
KABUL (TIP): In a madrassa in the Afghan capital, rows of teenage girls rock back and forth reciting verses of the Koran under the watchful eye of a religious scholar. The number of Islamic schools […]
Asia
Sri Lanka’s economy shrank by record 7.8 per cent last year
COLOMBO (TIP): Sri Lanka’s crisis-hit economy shrank a record 7.8 percent last year as long blackouts and critical fuel shortages put a chokehold on local commerce, official data showed March 16. An unprecedented economic crisis […]
Asia
Lahore HC prohibits Imran Khan’s party from holding rally at Minar-e-Pakistan
LAHORE (TIP): Observing that the recent pitched battles between the security personnel and defiant supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan in Lahore have “tarnished the image of Pakistan across the world”, a top court […]
World
Kyiv condemns ‘kidnapping, forced adoptions’ as Russians foster Ukrainian kids
KYIV (TIP): At their home in the middle of Siberia, Russian pastor Roman Vinogradov and his wife Yekaterina are the new foster parents of five children from Moscow-occupied eastern Ukraine. The Vinogradovs are experienced fosterers […]
World
‘Prolific shoplifter’ convicted of multiple frauds in UK
LONDON (TIP): An Indian-origin woman, who prosecutors said shoplifted on an industrial scale and deceived shops into refunding her for items that she had never actually purchased, has been convicted by a UK court of […]
World
Moscow claims ‘increased’ US spying on Russia led to drone incident
MOSCOW (TIP): The Russian defence minister told the Pentagon chief on March 15 that Washington’s “increased” intelligence gathering against Russia had led to a drone incident, Moscow said. The United States on Tuesday accused Russia […]
World
Under fire over legal reforms, Israeli PM Netanyahu to face critics in Berlin
BERLIN (TIP): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, under heavy fire at home over planned legal reforms, was due to arrive March 15 in Berlin where Germany’s leaders will also urge him to reconsider the overhauls. […]
World
South Korea hits record-low weddings as birth rate plunges
SEOUL (TIP): The number of South Koreans who tied the knot last year hit a record low, figures showed on march 16, compounding looming demographic woes in a country with the world’s lowest birth rate. […]
Featured
Ramadan: A month of fasting and prayer
Ramadan 2023 which begins on March 22 is expected to last 30 days.Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. The […]
Bollywood
Sara’s next Gaslight was shot in just 36 days, says director Pavan Kirpalani
The trailer for the upcoming film Gaslight featuring Sara Ali Khan, Chitrangada Singh and Vikrant Massey in lead roles was unveiled earlier this week and the director has now revealed that the thriller was shot […]
Entertainment
When Margot Robbie Said, ‘I Am Officially Off The Market’
Margot Robbie is one of the most talented actors in the showbiz industry that has proved their mantle with her impeccable acting skills. Being a well-renowned actress in Hollywood, Margot has a strict policy on […]
Entertainment
Brooke Shields says she was sexually assaulted by Hollywood executive
Brooke Shields’ documentary “Pretty Baby” made waves at the Sundance Film Festival, and it’s not just because of the film’s content. Shields’ newest film takes viewers on a journey through her life in the entertainment […]
Entertainment
Lindsay Lohan announces pregnancy with cute Instagram post
Actress Lindsay Lohan has some exciting news to share! She is expecting her first child with husband Bader Shammas. Lohan’s representative confirmed the news to Page Six, stating that the actress is “feeling great and […]
Bollywood
Vicky Kaushal concludes shooting for ‘Sam Bahadur’
Actor Vicky Kaushal on Tuesday announced that he has wrapped the shooting of his next feature project “Sam Bahadur”, directed by Meghna Gulzar. “Sam Bahadur” is based on the life and times of Field Marshal […]
Bollywood
Google searches for ‘Naatu Naatu’ skyrocket 1,105 percent after Oscar feat
Online searches for ‘Naatu Naatu’ on Google skyrocketed by a whopping 1,105 per cent worldwide after the super-hit song from the Telugu blockbuster ‘RRR’ won the Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards. The […]
Bollywood
I enjoy doing romantic films with Shah Rukh Khan, says Rani Mukerji
Sony Entertainment Television’s singing reality show Indian Idol 13 celebrated Rani Mukerji in the ‘dream finale’ episode in the presence of the actress herself. Making an appearance for the first time on the show, Rani […]
India
Bar council finally allows entry of foreign lawyers and firms in India
New Delhi (TIP)- The Bar Council of India (BCI) — the country’s apex disciplinary and regulatory body for legal education and profession — has finally allowed foreign law firms and lawyers to practise in India, […]
India
CBI books Sisodia in snooping case, Kejriwal says PM plans to keep him behind bars
New Delhi (TIP)- The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a first information report against jailed Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia in connection with an alleged case of snooping on political opponents, reported The […]
India
Man reaches agreement with two wives, will spend 3 days a week with each, free to choose on Sunday
New Delhi (TIP)- A 28-year-old software engineer from Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior arrived at an agreement with his two wives and divided his time between the two women. He agreed to spend three days of the […]
India
India is ready, Japan to take a call on expanding defence cooperation
New Delhi (TIP)- Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will have a full plate in the Capital next Monday with Indo-Pacific, QUAD summit and G7-G20 on the agenda when he meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The […]
India
MoD okays new artillery gun, long-range weapon for Sukhoi
New Delhi (TIP)- The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the apex decision-making body of the Ministry of Defence, has approved the “need to procure” a new artillery gun, long-range weapons for Sukhoi 30 MKI jets and […]
India
Khalistan referendum is work of ISI: Sikh separatist leader
Former pro-Khalistan leader and founder of Dal Khalsa Jaswant Singh Thakedar said the Khalistan referendum campaign being organised in few western countries is a doing of ‘Pakistan’s ISI’ and it has nothing to do with […]
India
Seven men, including Delhi cops, thrash meat vendors, urinate on them
Two meat vendors were allegedly beaten up and robbed by seven men, including three Delhi Police personnel, in east Delhi’s Shahdara, a senior officer said. The incident took place in Anand Vihar area on March […]