Health
5 things that can raise blood sugar and they’re not food
When we think of high blood sugar, the first thing that comes to mind is food. But your blood sugar levels can go up even when you haven’t eaten a single bite. Here are five […]
Health
An excellent source of protein: Health, hype and hard truths
Protein is having its moment: From grocery store shelves to Instagram feeds, high-protein foods are everywhere. Food labels shout their protein content in bold, oversised fonts, while social media overflows with recipes promising to pack […]
Women
Mustard oil can make you look more beautiful
– It works wonders on the skin as a natural cleanser. It can be used as a make-up remover as well, making sure that it doesn’t clog pores. This helps the skin to get cleansed […]
Food Corner
Peach almond suji halwa
Ingredients 1/2 cup almonds, 1/2 cup suji, 2 tsp ghee, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, 8 peach halves, chopped, 1-2 peach halves, sliced for garnish Method – Blanch the almonds in boiling water […]
Food Corner
Kesar peda
Ingredients 500g Soft white milk fudge (khoya), 300gms sugar powdered, ½tsp cardamom powder, 1tsp cardamom seeds semi crushed, 1tbsp slivered or crushed pistachios, A few strands of saffron, 1tbsp warm milk, 2 drops saffron color […]
Women
‘Scent-sible’ at work: Mastering perfume etiquette in the office
Perfume is often described as the invisible accessory-it can boost confidence, enhance presence, and even become part of one’s personal brand. However, in a professional setting, fragrance is not just a personal choice; it becomes […]
World
‘Scared to go outside’: Indian student plans to return home after violent attack in Ireland
Dublin (TIP)- An Indian man in Dublin was reportedly attacked by a group of teenagers over the weekend, in what he says was an unprovoked assault. “One of the youths rode up on an electric […]
World
Serbian anti-government protests escalate in third night of clashes
Belgrade (TIP)- Thousands of protesters took to the streets across Serbia, smashing windows of the governing party’s headquarters in the northern city of Novi Sad, where the country’s antigovernment revolt started more than nine months […]
World
India added to UK’s ‘deport now, appeal later’ list for foreign criminals
India is among the countries being added to an expanded UK government list of countries where foreign criminals will be deported once they are sentenced before their appeals are heard as part of measures to […]
World
At least 87 people die in Argentina after being treated with medical-use fentanyl tainted with bacteria: Reports
Buenos Aires (TIP)- At least 87 people have died in Argentina after being treated with medical-use fentanyl that was tainted with bacteria, reports said. According to Buenos Aires Herald, the investigation started in May, when […]
World
Australia to recognize Palestinian state at United Nations in September
Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at next month’s United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, a move that adds to international pressure on Israel after similar announcements from France, Britain […]
World
Israel announces West Bank settlement that rights groups say could imperil Palestinian state
MAALE ADUMIM, West Bank (TIP) – Israel’s far-right finance minister announced approval of contentious new settlement construction in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Thursday, Aug 14, which Palestinians and rights groups worry will scuttle plans […]
Asia
Pak FM to visit Bangladesh on Aug 23 amid warming ties
Islamabad (TIP)- Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to visit Bangladesh on August 23 as the two countries saw a warming up of bilateral relations after former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster from office […]
Asia
UN probe finds evidence of ‘systematic torture’ in Myanmar
United Nations investigators say they have gathered evidence of systematic torture in Myanmar’s detention facilities, identifying senior figures among those responsible. The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM), set up in 2018 to examine potential […]
Asia
Pakistan to create Army Rocket Force after Op Sindoor setback
Islamabad (TIP)- Pakistan, which was made to bite the dust by Indian armed forces in Operation Sindoor, has announced the creation of a new military force to supervise missile combat capabilities in a conventional conflict. […]
E-Edition
Opinions
Happy 79th Independence Day!
I urge you not to poison or prejudice your children against any individual. When they grow up and find themselves working alongside those you have taught them to view negatively, they may struggle to connect, […]
Opinions
From Great Friend to Tariff King – The Changing Shades of the USA–India Relationship
Can Prime Minister Modi Overcome the Hesitations of History Again? Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the United States marked another chapter in the long, complex journey of India–US relations. It was a celebration […]
NY/NJ/CT
NUMC Chaos Demands Independent Probe
Nassau University Medical Center – an essential safety net health care hospital for our first responders and our region’s most vulnerable patients – has been hamstrung by political patronage, gross mismanagement, and wasteful spending. The […]
Breaking News
Trump confirms plans for ‘economically severe’ sanctions if Russia doesn’t move on Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Trump says Russia needs to show willingness to seriously talk about the end of the war in Ukraine, as he travels to his meeting with Putin in Anchorage, Alaska. Trump also […]
Breaking News
FIA President Saurin Parikh Invites All to 43rd India Day Parade in New York
Theme: “Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah” – May All Be Happy NEW YORK (TIP): The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) will host the 43rd Annual India Day Parade in New York City on Sunday, August 17, 2025, […]
Breaking News
PM Modi’s 79th I-Day address charts roadmap for Viksit Bharat
Focuses on self-reliance, innovation, and citizen empowerment NEW DELHI (TIP): On the 79th Independence Day, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his longest and most decisive address from the Red Fort, lasting 103 minutes, charting […]
Breaking News
DC sues Trump over police takeover as Bondi ends city’s ‘sanctuary policies’ and homeless encampments are cleared
WASHINGTON, D. C. (TIP): Late yesterday, DC mayor Muriel Bowser hit back against Pam Bondi’s move to put DEA chief Terry Cole in charge of the capital’s police department. In a post on X, Bowser […]
As I See It
Is India still a liberal democracy?
By George Abraham As the Diaspora celebrates the 79th Independence Day of India, a pressing question looms in the minds of people across the globe: Is today’s India truly a liberal democracy? This week, we […]
Comments
India at 79: Pride, Promise, and the Pressing Challenges Ahead
Seventy-nine years after Independence, India stands tall as the world’s largest democracy—but faces mounting challenges from hostile neighbors, internal strife, and deep social divides. This Independence Day, the nation must harness its greatest asset—its youth—to […]