Business & Economics
2013 Nobel Prize in Literature
The Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to Canadian author Alice Munro. The Prize Committee hailed her as the “master of the contemporary short story.”
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2013 Nobel Prize in Physics
The 2013 Nobel Prize for Physics was awarded jointly to François Englert of Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium and Peter W. Higgs of University of Edinburgh, UK “for the theoretical discovery of a mechanism […]
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2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2013 was awarded jointly to James E. Rothman, Randy W. Schekman and Thomas C. Südhof” for their discoveries of machinery regulating vesicle traffic, a major transport system in […]
Indian Americans
Ratan Tata, 8 Indian- Americans inducted in US engineering academy
WASHINGTON (TIP): Leading Indian industrialist Ratan Tata has been inducted into the prestigious US National Academy of Engineering in the US for his “outstanding contributions to industrial development in India and the world”. Tata, chairman […]
United States
SIKHS Win Third Turban Case at the UN against France
NEW YORK (TIP): The UN Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) concluded that France has violated the religious freedom of 57 year old Shingara Mann Singh when he was asked to remove his turban for his passport […]
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Tendulkar to retire after 200th test match
NEW DELHI (TIP): Sachin Tendulkar on October 10 announced his decision to retire from Test cricket after playing his landmark 200th match against the West Indies next month, bringing an end to the intense speculation […]
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Asaram’s judicial custody extended till October 25
JAIPUR (TIP): A court in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur town on October 11 extended, till October 25, the judicial custody of spiritual guru Asaram Bapu, arrested for sexually assaulting a minor girl. The 72-year-old Asaram has been […]
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Gunmen seize Libyan PM Ali Zeidan; free him hours later
TRIPOLI (TIP): Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan appealed for calm Thursday, October 10 in his first public comments since he was freed after being abducted by militia gunmen for several hours, a CNN report said. […]
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AIA celebrates Deepavali at South Street Seaport
NEW YORK, NY (TIP): The New York Chapter of the Association of Indians in America (AIA-NY) hosted a Deepavali event at South Street Seaport, New York City on October 6th, 2013. The event lasted an […]
Business & Economics
India looks to the Diaspora with a lot of Expectations – BOB CMD Mundra
Bank of Baroda Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. S.S. Mundra visited New York from September 16th to 18th. It was his first visit to New York after he took over as Chairman and Managing Director […]
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The AIA-NY DEEPAVALI is on 6th October at South Street Seaport
NEW YORK (TIP): The Association of Indians in America, NY Chapter (AIA-NY) hosts its 26th Annual Deepavali at South Street Seaport on October 6th, 2013 from 12 noon till 8pm (Fireworks at 7pm). Generally this […]
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GAMBHIR, SEHWAG BATTING WOES CONTINUE
SHIMOGA (TIP): Gautam Gambhir has gone 40 innings without a Test century and finds himself out of reckoning. But that’s an easy assessment. Many a time a quality bat goes through a lean patch even […]
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ROYALS’ IMPECCABLE RECORD, SUPER KINGS’ CAUSE FOR CONCERN
JAIPUR (TIP): What started as a former captain’s demand is now a habit for the Rajasthan Royals. Shane Warne, who led the Royals to the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) crown in 2008, insisted that […]
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CLARKE A DOUBT FOR ASHES OPENER
SYDNEY (TIP): Australian captain Michael Clarke admitted he may not be fit for the first Ashes Test against England next month, with his long-standing back problem needing extended treatment and rest. Clarke was ruled out […]
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POWERFUL VOLCANOES RAISE NEW QUESTIONS ABOUT ANCIENT MARS
HOUSTON (TIP): Ancient Mars was home to giant volcanoes capable of eruptions a thousand times more powerful than the one that shook Mount St. Helens in 1980, scientists said. The finding raises fresh questions about […]
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WORLD’S SHARPEST X-RAY BEAM DEVELOPED
BERLIN (TIP): Scientists have successfully generated the world’s sharpest x-ray beam which is ten thousand times thinner than a strand of hair. This fine beam of x-ray light barely 5 nanometres in diameter, created by […]
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A DIABETES DRUG WHICH DOES NOT HURT YOUR HEART
BARCELONA (TIP): Mankind’s fight with diabetes and its associated medical complications goes back over 3,500 years ago. In fact, the earliest record of diabetes, written on a third dynasty Egyptian papyrus by physician Hesy-Ra , […]
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Scientists use lightning to charge cellphone
LONDON (TIP): Thunder power! In a Frankensteinian breakthrough, scientists have for the first time charged a mobile phone using lightning bolt. Famous English author Mary Shelley in her gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ used lightning to breathe […]
Incredible India
KAAS PLATEAU
Kaas Plateau, also known as Kaas Pathar is a volcanic plateau located in Maharashtra, a half an hour drive from Satara and around 130 km from the city of Pune. This 1000 hectare plateau has […]
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DUSSEHRA: VICTORY OF GOOD OVER EVIL
In the months of Ashwin and Kartik, Hindus observe a 10 day ceremony of fast, rituals and celebrations to honor the triumph of Lord Rama over Demon Ravana. Dussehra also symbolizes the triumph of warrior […]
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SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB
CONTD FROM Vol 7 ISSUE 38 || 1 || The world is a pool of nectar, when the Lord becomes our helper. One who wears the necklace of the Lord’s Name – his days of […]
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DRINKING RED WINE HELPS KEEP CANCER AT BAY
Anew study has revealed that chemical, resveratrol, which is found in red wine, remains effective at fighting cancer even after the body’s metabolism has converted it into other compounds. This is an important development, as […]
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CARDIO EXERCISE: TOP 20 RUNNING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS
Running is a common exercise for weight loss and fitness. It is one of the most popular cardio exercises for people of different age groups. But running has negative effects on the body if you […]
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BENEFITS OF GREEN JUICES
Green juices are power-packed with nutrition. Green vegetables have the ability to transform sunshine into the food that all creatures consume. True to their nature, greens produce chlorophyll, which oxygenate your body. This enables us […]
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GRAPEFRUIT MAY BE HEART’S BEST FRIEND
Anew research has revealed that grapefruit, which contains health-promoting biomolecules, could help prevent cardiovascular diseases. The study, which was carried out by the researchers from Glasgow University, has found out that biomolecules could be used […]