Thanksgiving, one of the biggest festivals in the US and Canada (observed on fourth Thursday of November in US and second Monday of October in Canada), was originally celebrated as a day of giving thanks […]
In his masterly study, ‘The American Character’, first published in 1944, Professor D.W. Brogan had spoken of how “the American experience” had bred, among other attitudes, a preference for “the temper of the gambler” in […]
LONDON (TIP): Mars is a primary target in the search for life outside Earth, and liquid water is the most important pre-requisite for life. But a team of international researchers has found that Mars is […]
HYDERABAD (TIP): Heralding a new era in the indigenous development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), DRDO on Wednesday successfully carried out the maiden flight of TAPAS 201 (RUSTOM – II), a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) […]
GPS and navigation equipment and mapping devices producer TomTom on Wednesday launched a new Rs 13,999 activity tracker, TomTom Touch, along with two other products to penetrate the Indian GPS fitness watch market. According to […]
Having trouble with cash or liquidity lately due to demonetisation exercises floated by the government? Worry not, as help is around the corner. Several app developers are working on new ways to help customers lay […]
WhatsApp will launch video calling service on its app, a move that will help the popular messaging platform compete with the likes of Skype, Apple’s FaceTime and the recently launched Google Duo. The new feature […]
NEW DELHI (TIP): Indian automobile industry can contribute over 12 per cent to the country’s GDP and generate around 6.5 crore additional jobs over the next decade, a top Maruti Suzuki India official said. “Our […]
BENGALURU (TIP): Japan car maker Nissan on Wednesday said that it is working on bringing the much-awaited electric car Nissan Leaf to India, but declined to put a date on it as it believes that […]
NEW YORK (TIP): JPMorgan Chase & Co will pay more than $250 million to settle allegations by the US government that it had hired children of Chinese decision makers to win business, a source familiar […]
Mumbai: Cyrus Mistry on Thursday skipped two crucial board meetings, of Tata Sons and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), his first such absence since he was ousted as chairman from both companies. The board of directors […]
NEW YORK (TIP): Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Monday said it has bought shares in the four biggest US airlines: American Airlines Group Inc, Delta Air Lines Inc, Southwest Airlines Co and United Continental […]
Using marijuana could help some alcoholics and people addicted to opioids kick the habit and may also help people suffering from depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and social anxiety, says a study. “Research suggests that […]
A virus that cause respiratory illnesses and stomach upsets in children could help in the fight against primary liver cancer, according to a study. Reovirus stimulates the body’s own immune system to kill off the […]
Researchers have found that endometriosis — a chronic condition affecting around 10 per cent of women — may be the reason behind their difficulty in getting pregnant. Endometriosis — chronic abdominal pain, irregular periods, and […]
Losing weight is no walk in the park. A lot of it actually depends on your metabolism — while some people are blessed with burning off calories faster than you probably finish your meal, others […]
Befriend a moisturiser, use face oils and avoid excessive exfoliation to get a natural glow despite the chill in the air. Megha Shah, cosmetologist at Beauty & Curves Clinic, Surat, has shared a few skin […]
NEW DELHI (TIP): India government announced, November 17, new measures to help farmers and families planning weddings withdraw more money from banks amid a massive cash crunch after the sudden ban on high value currency […]
NEW DELHI (TIP): Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s demonetization decision, Microsoft founder Bill Gates has said it is a “bold move” and will deflate India’s shadow economy. Delivering the Second Transforming India Lecture organized NITI […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s sudden decision to ban Rs1,000 and Rs500 notes in an attempt to crack down on black money has created a storm in India and abroad. While many including celebrities hailed this move […]
One estimate pegs May 2017 as date when bills will be replaced; Deutsche Bank says crunch to cut 50bps from Oct-Dec GDP growth NEW YORK (TIP): For Indians expecting respite from the government’s clampdown on […]
SANAA, YEMEN (TIP): Amid more clashes on Nov 17 in Yemen, the country’s Shiite rebels confirmed their endorsement a US-brokered cease-fire deal previously announced by US Secretary of State John Kerry. However, the backing of […]
PARIS (TIP): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon received the Legion of Honour from French President Francois Hollande on Nov 17 for his contributions to tackling climate change. The South Korean diplomat helped push through […]
Government unfazed by combined opposition attack; fight will continue, says opposition Meanwhile, the common people undergo terrible suffering The war over demonetization between the government and opposition is getting fiercer as the latter vows to […]
BERLIN (TIP): The world is a lot different than when then-presidential candidate Barack Obama spoke to a euphoric Berlin crowd in 2008. After a visit to Greece, he was back in Germany – first for […]
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