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THE RAMAYANA
contined from vol 8 issue 29 Rama in his manly beauty came to take the sacred vow, Janak placed his beauteous daughter facing Dasa-ratha’s soil, Spake with father’s fond emotion and the holy rite was […]
Europe
Pakistani woman climbs world’s seven highest peaks
ISLAMABAD (TIP): Samina Baig became the first Pakistani woman to climb seven highest peaks in seven continents in under eight months, media reported on Sunday. Baig, 23, has completed the challenge of climbing seven of […]
Europe
Sri Lanka President Skips CWG 2014 Citing Poor Security in Glasgow
COLOMBO (TIP): Sri Lanka’s president decided to stay away from the Commonwealth Games despite being chair of the bloc because Colombo was unhappy with Britain’s security arrangements, a minister said on July 31.Information minister Keheliya […]
United States
UN calls for accountability in Gaza conflict
UNITED NATIONS: With the number of civilians killed in Gaza rising by the day, the United Nations’ top human rights official warned that war crimes may have been committed in the fight between Israel and […]
Indian Americans
American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin (ASEI) 2014 Awards – Nominations Invited
SACRAMENTO (TIP): American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin (ASEI) is a national organization of professionals of Asian Indian diaspora in the USA that shares knowledge among its members, shapes the next generation of engineers, […]
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GIVE YOUR BEDROOM A ROMANTIC TOUCH
Bedroom decor should have a romantic essence to it, don’t you think? Considering that we spend a major part of our lives in our bedrooms, we should make it one of the most comfortable zones […]
United States
US Vice President Joe Biden praises Japan’s new military policy
WASHINGTON (TIP): US Vice President Joe Biden is welcoming Japan’s decision to loosen restrictions on its military to allow greater use of force to defend other countries. Biden spoke to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe […]
United States
US House of Representatives votes to sue Obama
WASHINGTON (TIP): A sharply divided US House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a Republican plan to file an election-season lawsuit against President Barack Obama contending that he has exceeded his constitutional powers in the way […]
United States
112 arrested at protest against US deportations
WASHINGTON (TIP): Immigrant activists and religious leaders massed outside the White House on July 31 to protest against US policies on deporting migrants in the country illegally, and police arrested 112 demonstrators for blocking traffic. […]
United States
Tropical Storm Bertha forms in the Atlantic
MIAMI (TIP): Tropical Storm Bertha has formed, becoming the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. The US Hurricane Center in Miami said the tropical storm’s maximum sustained winds Thursday night were near 45 […]
United States
US man wins two $1 million lottery prizes in 3 months
INDIANAPOLIS: An Indianapolis man has won two $1 million lottery prizes in the past three months.Hoosier Lottery officials say Robert Hamilton won $1 million from a scratch-off ticket he bought last week at an Indianapolis […]
United States
US State Department: ‘No American is proud’ of CIA tactics
WASHINGTON (TIP): The US State Department has endorsed the broad conclusions of a harshly critical Senate report on the CIA’s interrogation and detention practices after the 9/11 attacks that accuses the agency of brutally treating […]
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TOMATOES FOR YOUR BEAUTY REGIME
Did you know that tomatoes can give you fresh and healthy skin? Not just that, tomatoes can also be effective when it comes to curing pigmentation and removing stubborn acne marks. Rubbing raw tomatoes on […]
India
Army chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag warns Pakistan on beheading-like incident
Dalbir Singh Suhag takes over as new Army chief Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag has taken over as the head of the 1.3 million strong Indian Army, succeeding General Bikram Singh. Suhag, whose appointment had […]
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BRAIN EXERCISES THAT WILL BOOST YOUR MEMORY
While you can’t prevent the deteriorating effects of ageing, you can slow down memory loss in the long run through brain-driven activities. One of the frightening things about ageing is the loss of memory that […]
India
PANEL SUBMITS REPORT, RELIEF LIKELY FOR UPSC ASPIRANTS
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Arvind Verma committee, tasked with examining the grievances of students against the Civil Services examination pattern, on on July 31 submitted its report to the government. This has paved the way […]
India
Maya Kodnani walks free after HC rejects plea for stay on bail
AHMEDABAD (TIP): The Gujarat high court on July 31 dismissed the plea of Supreme Court-appointed special investigation team (SIT) to stay the bail granted to Maya Kodnani. The former Gujarat minister who was convicted in […]
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Camel milk, the new superfood
Say goodbye to protein shakes and other power ups. The ingredient that’s creating a buzz in several health forums and amongst researchers, lies in a new drink — camel drink. It is new here, because […]
India
Sonia Gandhi reacts to Natwar Singh’s claims; says will write a book to reveal the truth
NEW DELHI (TIP): Hitting back at former Foreign Minister Natwar Singh, Congress president Sonia Gandhi said on July 31 that she would write her own book which would reveal the “truth”. “I will write my […]
India
No room for complacency in state polls, Amit Shah tells BJP MPs
NEW DELHI (TIP): On the back of BJP’s stupendous victory in the Lok Sabha polls, party chief Amit Shah has asked ministers and MPs to put their best foot forward to maintain the winning streak […]
India
ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE BEGINS PROBE INTO COMPLAINT AGAINST GANDHIS
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Enforcement Directorate has filed a preliminary investigation into allegations of cheating and criminal breach of trust in a case filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy. Sources say the inquiry has been […]
India
Rajya Sabha MP Birender Singh Removed From Congress Working Committee
NEW DELHI (TIP): Cracking the whip against its sulking Haryana MP Chaudhary Birender Singh who appears set to join the BJP, the Congress on July 31 night removed him from the party’s working committee and […]
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NEW CELL STUDY MIGHT HELP FIGHT CANCER
Anew cell study has mapped one of the most important proteins in cell division that has a fundamental process in life and the development of cancer, which might also help fight against it. A team […]
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Be aware of calories from soft drinks
Did you ever count calories from the soft drink you usually order along with the dinner? Now is the time to factor those in. New research indicates that meals that include a calorific drink are […]
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MAHABALESHWAR
Soaring peaks, breathtaking valleys. Lush flora. Cool, crisp mountain air. This is Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra’s most popular hill station, and once the summer capital of the Bombay Presidency during the British Raj. Mahabaleshwar means ‘God of […]