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RATHA YATRA OF GANESHA IN FLUSHING
NEW YORK (TIP): Amidst chanting of mantras, dance by devotees, live nadaswaram music and oozing of devotion by hundreds of devotees, the annual ratha yatra of Lord Ganesha, the presiding deity of Maha Vallabha Ganapathy […]
United States
US is one of our most strategic partners, says Dr. Manmohan Singh
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on arrival in Washington stated, “The United States is one of our most important strategic partners and during President Obama’s regime, we have taken several steps to widen and deepen […]
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MAKE SOY WAX CANDLES AT HOME
You can get the required products from your local craft store, or you can order them from online retailers. If you are making candles for the first time, purchase a small amount of each item […]
Business & Economics
SLOW AND STEADY RELATIONSHIP
“The PM’s Washington visit is unlikely to produce any dramatic result, but it will serve its purpose by reminding both sides of the high stakes they have in a progressively improving relationship that is undistorted […]
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MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK SPACIOUS
Low furniture really opens up your home and makes it look spacious. People wanting a sleek, modern look for their homes opt for low furniture. Furniture closer to the ground ends up making the room […]
Business & Economics
End of Euphoria
“What prompts Obama to bracket Manmohan Singh with Hassanal Bolkiah is not difficult to fathom – simply put, both are potential buyers of American products” says the author. For a prime minister who got branded […]
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NEVER SKIP YOUR BREAKFAST
In spite of health experts going blue in the face trying to get people to understand the importance of having breakfast, there are thousands who skip the first (and most crucial) meal of the day […]
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The Republican Intransigence
With just four days remaining to avert the government shutdown, it is certainly turning out to be a high wire act and a deal might be reached just in time to prevent the shutdown. But […]
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TIPS FOR A PERFECT SMILE
Everyone wants a perfect smile especially when you see celebrities like Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie or John Abraham smile confidently. We tend to believe that to get that picture perfect smile we have to opt […]
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Yet another hate crime in New York
It is unfortunate that a city of immigrants has to face the scourge of hate crimes. In a diverse and multicultural society, one expects to see greater tolerance and accommodation. But in New York, it […]
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Congressman condemns remarks against Miss America
As a Member of Congress who represents a large population of Americans of Indian descent, I am deeply troubled by the outrageous remarks aimed at the winner of the 2013 Miss America Pageant and a […]
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SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB
CONTD FROM Vol 7 ISSUE 37 || 1 || CHHANT: Countless silent sages and innumerable ascetics seek Him; millions of Brahmas meditate and adore Him; the spiritual teachers meditate and chant His Name. Through chanting, […]
Europe
The BRICS Foreign Ministers meet to discuss United Nations Agenda
NEW YORK (TIP): The BRICS Foreign Ministers met on 26th September on the margins of the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Ministers congratulated the South African Presidency and appreciated the good […]
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THE 9 DIVINE NIGHTS OF NAVARATRI
“Nava-ratri” literally means “nine nights.” This festival is observed twice a year, once in the beginning of summer and again at the onset of winter. What’s the Significance of Navratri? During Navaratri, we invoke the […]
Europe
Security Council Reform discussed at the Ministerial Meeting of the G4 Countries
NEW YORK (TIP): The Minister of External Relations of Brazil, the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, the Minister of External Affairs of India and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan met in […]
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Besharam team lands at the Indian Consulate in New York
NEW YORK (TIP): “Cinema that does not entertain is boring. I find parallel cinema boring,” said veteran actor Rishi Kapoor at the promotional campaign of his upcoming film Besharam. He said it in response to […]
Incredible India
WONDERS OF PUNE
Chaturshringi Temple History: Built during the reign of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle, the Chaturshringi Temple derives its name from a mountain with four peaks (Chatur means four). The premises also houses temples dedicated to […]
Europe
PAKISTAN GETS THREE NEW ISLANDS FOLLOWING EARTHQUAKE
GWADAR, PAK (TIP): Pakistan has just got three brand new islands — thanks to a major earthquake. When the shock of the temblor subsided on September 24, people living in the coastal town of Gwadar […]
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Deal reached on UN resolution on Syrian chemical weapons
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The five permanent members of the deeply divided UN security council reached agreement on September 26 on a resolution to eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons, a major step in taking the most controversial […]
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History making Indian Diwali at Times Square mesmerizes visitors
NEW YORK (TIP): Diwali maybe a month away but for Indian Americans at Times Square, festivities started as early as September 22 when the entire cast of Besharam made a special appearance at the ‘Maharashtra […]
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FINGER SWEAT CAN REVEAL DEPRESSED PERSON’S SUICIDAL TENDENCIES
WASHINGTON (TIP): A simple measurement of the sweat gland activity of a depressed person can nearly accurately determine if they have suicidal propensity, a new research has claimed. Lars-Hakan Thorell, associate professor in experimental psychiatry […]
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CURIOSITY FINDS MORE SIGNS OF WATER ON MARS
WASHINGTON (TIP): Nasa’s Curiosity rover has found more evidence of water on ancient Mars during a recent pit stop along the way towards a huge Red Planet mountain. The one-tonne Curiosity rover resumed a trek […]
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DENSEST GALAXY EVER DISCOVERED
WASHINGTON (TIP): Astronomers have discovered the densest galaxy ever to be found – packed with an extraordinary number of stars – about 54 million light years from our own Milky Way. The ultra-compact dwarf galaxy, […]
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PM condemns terror attacks in J&K; says peace process with Pakistan will continue
NEW YORK (TIP): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on September 26, strongly condemned the “provocative” terror strikes in Jammu region by the “enemies of peace”, but said such attacks will not succeed in derailing efforts to […]