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HOW MUCH COFFEE IS GOOD FOR YOU
In today’s jet set age where most of us have multiple roles, responsibilities and commitments, stress is inevitable. Coffee, to a lot of us, seems to be that one companion that helps us wake up […]
Europe
Pervez Musharraf guilty of high treason, probe agency tells Pak court
ISLAMABAD (TIP): In a setback to Pakistan’s former president Pervez Musharraf, an investigation has concluded that the ex-military ruler imposed the 2007 emergency as army chief and was guilty of violating the constitution, the special […]
Europe
Floods, rain kill 260 in Pakistan, one million affected
ISLAMABAD: Nearly 260 people have been killed and more than one m (TIP)illion affected due to rain and devastating floods in Pakistan with authorities racing against both time and tide to limit destruction, officials said […]
Europe
Shinzo Abe becomes first Japanese PM to visit Sri Lanka in 24 years
COLOMBO (TIP): Shinzo Abe on Sept 10 became the first Japanese prime minister to visit Sri Lanka in 24 years, on the second leg of a South Asian tour that sought to assert Tokyo’s interest […]
Europe
AL-QAIDA’S SHADOWY NEW ‘EMIR’ IN SOUTH ASIA HANDED TOUGH JOB
MULTAN, PAKISTAN (TIP): Pakistani militant Asim Umar has been handed a very tough job. Thrust into the limelight after being named leader of al- Qaida’s newly created south Asian wing, he has been entrusted with […]
Asia
Myanmar cancels planned parliamentary byelection
YANGON (TIP): Myanmar’s Union Election Commission, on Sept 10, said that it is cancelling byelections that were scheduled for later this year to fill 35 empty parliamentary seats. Commission chairman Tin Aye made the surprise […]
Business & Economics
SUZUKI TO MAKE INDIA A MANUFACTURING HUB FOR BIKES
NEW DELHI (TIP): Suzuki Motorcycles India is developing four new products, including a 100cc motorcycle, which would be rolled out over the next two years. The company plans to make India a manufacturing hub for […]
Business & Economics
TIME’S OVER FOR HMT WATCHES AFTER 53 YEARS
NEW DELHI/ BANGALORE (TIP): A few decades ago, watches in India meant HMT. It was a prize gift, the sort of thing that parents would promise to give their offspring if they did well in […]
Business & Economics
AUDI LAUNCHES AUDI Q3 DYNAMIC PRICED AT RS 38.40 LAKH
CHENNAI (TIP): It’s launch time in Motown with the festive season just round the corner. German luxury car manufacturer Audi has announced the launch of the Audi Q3 Dynamic with Audi Drive Select in the […]
Business & Economics
ITC, L&T can help govt raise over Rs 43k cr
NEW DELHI (TIP): The government has lined up big bang stake sale in blue chip public sector stocks — Coal India, ONGC and NHPC — to raise over Rs 45,000 crore but has so far […]
Business & Economics
Chinese billionaires list touches 300: Report
BEIJING (TIP): The number of billionaires in China has touched 300 by the end of 2013 mainly due to real estate boom, according to a new annual ranking of the wealthiest individuals in the communist […]
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STRONG SOLAR STORM HEADING TO EARTH
WASHINGTON (TIP): A strong solar flare is blasting its way to Earth, but the worst of its power looks like it will barely skim above the planet and not cause many problems. It has been […]
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ALIEN-LIKE GIANT WATERLIVING DINOSAUR UNVEILED
WASHINGTON (TIP): Picture the fearsome movie creatures of “Jurassic Park” crossed with the shark from “Jaws.” Then super-size to the biggest predator ever to roam Earth. Now add a crocodile snout as big as a […]
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BACTERIA FOUND IN HONEY BEES STOMACH NEXT BIG ALTERNATIVE TO ANTIBIOTICS
LONDON (TIP): Grandma was right.Wild honey does work wonders against infections and scientists finally know why. Scientists now say that 13 lactic acid bacteria found in the honey stomach of bees have shown promising results […]
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N waste-eating bacteria discovered
LONDON (TIP): Tiny single-cell organisms discovered living underground could help dispose off hazardous nuclear waste, scientists say. Although bacteria with wasteeating properties have been discovered in relatively pristine soils before, this is the first time […]
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TIGER, MICKELSON JUST GETTING OLDER: MCILROY
ATLANTA (TIP): World number one Rory McIlroy isn’t convinced the absence of both Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson from the US PGA Tour Championship signals a changing of the guard in golf. But the 25-year-old […]
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Asian Games: As stars pull out, Indian tennis team may be axed
BANGALORE (TIP):With the country’s top tennis players pulling out of the Asian Games, preferring to improve their rankings on the professional circuit, the participation of the Indian team at Incheon looks doubtful with top government […]
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Bopanna to get Davis Cup Commitment Award
BANGALORE (TIP): Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna will be presented the Davis Cup Commitment Award during the World Group play-off tie against Serbia which begins here tomorrow. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) will present the […]
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INDIA AND AUSTRALIA SIGN
Bilateral Civil Nuclear Agreement NEW DELHI (TIP): As widely expected, India and Australia signed a bilateral civil nuclear agreement, September 5 which enables India to secure uranium from Australia to meet its energy requirements. The […]
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Another Indian-American in jail for insider trading
NEW YORK (TIP): After Rajat Gupta, it is the turn of another Indian American to go to prison for insider trading. Mathew Martoma, who worked for hedgefund billionaire Steven Cohen, was given nine years in […]
United States
It’s Kick off Time for AIA’s Mega Event- Diwali
Chhattisgarh CM Inaugurates the Indian Consulate Facebook Page NEW YORK (TIP): The famous playback singer and music director of Bollywood films Sharada Iyengar set the tone of the AIA Diwali Kick Off celebrations with her […]
United States
A Benevolent Law Abused
Racketeers use SIJS to make big money By I.S. Saluja & The Indian Panorama Investigative Team Number of Undocumented Children Who Cross U.S. Border Alone Has Tripled (The Pew Charitable Trusts: May 9, 2013) Each […]
United States
Senator Tony Avella- the man you can trust to be on your side
Remember to vote for Tony Avella on Tuesday, September 9 Senator Tony Avella has dedicated his life to fighting for middle-class families and progressive Democratic values. Senator Avella’s distinguished public service career began over 30 […]
United States
South Asians for Strong America endorses Leroy Comrie for New York State Senatorial District 14
NEW YORK (TIP): A press note issued by SASA under the signatures of its Executive Director Jagjeet Singh and Director of Operations Sanjeev Jindal, carries an appeal to voters to vote for Leroy Comrie who […]
United States
Bollywood actor Esha Deol is Brand Ambassador for Omni Mortgage & Realty
HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): Omni Mortgage and Realty has a Brand Ambassador in Esha Deol, a famous Bollywood actor and an accomplished dancer. The announcement was made by Herman Singh, President of the company, in the […]