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Much More than Rhetoric is needed for Good Governance
The Aam Aadmi Party made too many promises to be kept in too little a time and fell flat. From a rising star it turned in to a fallen star. One hopes, other political parties […]
Europe
Blast in apartment in China’s Yunnan province kills 3
BEIJING (TIP): Three people were killed and four others were injured in a blast in an apartment in southwest China’s Yunnan province on June 13. The blast, which occurred at around 2:30 am, ripped through […]
Europe
Japan summons China envoy over ‘dangerous’ flights
TOKYO (TIP): Japan on June 13 summoned the Chinese ambassador to complain about fighter jets flying “dangerously” close to two of its military planes over the East China Sea, officials said. In the latest up-close […]
Business & Economics
Terror attacks: Inaction or capitulation?
By Zahid Hussain “The Karachi airport attack once again exposed the vulnerability of our security system. The sense of urgency in Islamabad was not commensurate with the scale of the crisis”, says the author. The […]
Europe
Iraqi Kurds take Kirkuk, Sunni rebels surge towards Baghdad
BAGHDAD/ARBIL (TIP): Iraqi Kurds took control of the northern oil city of Kirkuk on June 12 after government forces abandoned their posts in the face of a sweeping Sunni Islamist rebel push towards Baghdad that […]
Entertainment
HOLIDAY – A SOLDIER IS NEVER OFF DUTY
Story: A soldier’s holiday turns into a full-time mission to save Mumbai from terror attacks, while only taking time out for his bride-hunt. Review: Gagged men tumble out of his closet. Tied up terrorists and […]
Entertainment
IS DEEPIKA FOLLOWING RANBIR KAPOOR?
It seems Deepika Padukone is not yet over her former boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor. After seeing Ranbir Kapoor-Katrina Kaif’s public display of affection, Deepika was seen taking a romantic walk with her beau Ranveer Singh. A […]
Europe
US RESUMES DRONE STRIKES IN PAKISTAN
Pakistan condemns US drone strikes in Waziristan ISLAMABAD (TIP): A missile strike from a suspected US drone has targeted a compound in a northwestern tribal district in Pakistan near the Afghan border, killing at least […]
Entertainment
Sonakshi’s exclusive contract with Fox Star Studios
Sonakshi Sinha has signed a contract with Fox Star Studios, stating that she will not shoot for any other film until she finishes their film, to be directed by A R Murgadoss. The film will […]
Entertainment
NARGIS FAKHRI MAKES STYLISH APPEARANCE IN CAPITAL
Actress Nargis Fakhri looked no less than a style icon in a bright pink crochet short skirt with a top and well-fitted floral jacket when she came to launch a fashion store in the capital. […]
Europe
Afghanistan flash floods kill around 60
KUNDUZ, AFGHANISTAN (TIP): Flash floods have killed around 60 people in northern Afghanistan, washing away hundreds of homes and forcing thousands to flee, officials said on Saturday warning that the death toll was expected to […]
Europe
5 Nato soldiers killed in attack in Afghanistan
KABUL: Nato says five service members have been killed in attack in southern Afghanistan. A statement from the international alliance on Tuesday says that all five soldiers died on Monday. It did not give further […]
Entertainment
ELIZABETH HURLEY SELLING OFF COUNTRY FARM
British actress-model Elizabeth Hurley is giving up the country life by selling off her farm. The 48-year-old bought the rural property in England’s picturesque Cotswolds region more than a decade ago, and she kept cows, […]
Europe
Floods displace over 100,000 in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO (TIP): Floods caused by days of torrential rain have displaced over 100,000 people in Sri Lanka, latest government data showed on Friday. The Disaster Management Centre said that 26,688 families comprising 109,075 people have […]
Europe
Afghans tighten security as Taliban threaten vote
KABUL (AFGHANISTAN (TIP)): Afghan police and soldiers are manning checkpoints at almost every intersection, searching vehicles and banning trucks from the streets, tightening security ahead of a weekend presidential election. Insurgents have intensified attacks ahead […]
United States
14,000 strong CWA Local 1180 endorses John Liu for State Senate
QUEENS (TIP): After New York Hotel Trades Council, UFCW Local 1500, and New York City Coalition of Operating Engineers, it is CWA Local 1180 which has strongly supported John Liu for State Senate. Citing Democrat […]
Entertainment
Demi Moore replaces Sarah Jessica Parker in ‘Wild Oats’
Actress Demi Moore will replace ‘Sex And The City’ star Sarah Jessica Parker in the upcoming comedy ‘Wild Oats’. Shirley MacLaine leads the cast of ‘Wild Oats’ as Eva, who takes her best friend (Jessica […]
Entertainment
EDGE OF TOMORROW
Story: The Mimics are set to take over the world in this post-apocalyptic outing. Humanity’s hope rests on a soldier who is caught in a time loop. Can he use his powers to defeat the […]
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SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB
The tongue drinks in the subtle essence of the Lord, and deep within, the heart is drenched with His Love, contemplating the True Word of the Shabad. Deep within, the well of the heart is […]
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EIGHT FORMS OF MARRIAGE
According to the brahma form of marriage, the girl must not have had her menarche. There is incontrovertible proof for this in the Vedic mantra chanted at the end of the marriage rite. . I […]
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REAL WEALTH
Wealth to us is gold, land, or other monetary assets. But this is not real wealth. A man may make a lot of money, but can he take any of it with him, when it […]
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TIMELY HELP
Kings built palaces and temples. But while the temples survive, there is no trace of their palaces. What we do for others survives. What we do selfishly, doesn’t last even until our death, said Ilampirai […]
Europe
WAYS TO RE-USE OLD KITCHEN WARE
When it comes to food, more often than not, presentation scores over all other factors. While investing in the latest crockery is always good, one can also try to re-use some old kitchen ware in […]
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BLAME YOUR MARRIAGE FOR A BAD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Now you may know why you usually have a disturbed sleep at night – go figure out if your wife has higher marital satisfaction! Couples are more likely to sleep in sync when the wife […]
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BANISH STOMACH FAT FOREVER
For how long are you going to hide that paunch? Let’s not run away from the problem and, instead, face it head on! Arnav Sarkar, our Strength and Conditioning coach gives you the weapons to […]