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Ayurveda to Reduce Stress
We live in truly stressful times, where every day, our body and mind is subject to the ravages of our daily routine. All this can take a toll on one’s health if not addressed timely […]
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How to Inspire Kids to Eat More Veggies
Two new studies may make it easier for moms to get their kids to eat – and enjoy – their greens. Both studies were conducted by Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) president Brian […]
Incredible India
Explore the Rann of Kutch
Situated at the tip of western Gujarat, the Rann of Kutch is a land of many wonders. Its unique landscape and rich culture as well as the gifted artisans and colourful tribals that inhabit the […]
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The Phenomenon: Monty Panesar
England raced to a famous 10-wicket win over India in the second Test after Monty Panesar finished with a career-best match haul of 11 for 210. The tourists’ series-levelling victory was achieved principally on the […]
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Bal Thackeray dead – Maharashtra : Political Parties in mourning
Mumbai: ‘Owner of Mumbai’, Balasaheb Thackeray, has breathed his last on Saturday 3:30 PM here at his residence ‘Matoshree’ in suburban Bandra. Various political personalities made a beeline to ‘Matoshree’ to pay their last tribute […]
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Kasab Hanged – Still unclaimed by Pakistan
The culmination of what was code-named Operation X on Wednesday saw the whole of India heave a sigh of relief. Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab , 25, the only terrorist caught alive during the 26/11 attacks […]
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change in approach Helped Virender Sehwag end run drought
AHMEDABAD (TIP): Can we now officially label Motera as Virender Sehwag’s happy hunting ground? The last time he came out to bat here, he scored 173 in a day against New Zealand, in November 2010-11. […]
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Pujara, Yuvraj lift india past 400
AHMEDABAD (TIP): For India, this was a morning of immense satisfaction. For the connoisseur, there was the sight of a stately young batsman, Cheteshwar Pujara, completing a second Test century. For the romantics, there was […]
United States
U.S. to pursue stable, constructive relationship with China: White House
WASHINGTON (TIP): The U.S. government will pursue a stable and constructive relationship with China, as part of its strategy of rebalancing to Asia, in order to address diplomatic and economic challenges in today’s world, a […]
Europe
FBI adds US ‘rapping jihadi’ to terror wanted list
WASHINGTON (TIP): The FBI said on Wednesday it had added to its list of most wanted terrorists the American “rapping jihadi,” an operative for Somalia’s al-Qaida linked Shebab insurgents who uses rap as a propaganda […]
Europe
David Petraeus sex scandal amuses Taliban
PESHAWAR (TIP): The sex scandal that has brought down CIA chief David Petraeus may be causing heartache in the Washington security establishment but the affair has prompted laughter among the Taliban. Petraeus resigned last week […]
Europe
Motorcycle Ban in Karachi: Hearing Begins in SHC
KARACHI (TIP): The case pertaining to Sindh High Court’s (SHC) suo moto action against interior ministry’s notification against the day-long ban on use of motorcycles in Karachi was being heard in the SHC on Friday, […]
Europe
With top brass under scrutiny, Pentagon chief orders ethics review
BANGKOK (TIP): Defense secretary Leon Panetta has ordered the US military’s top brass to look for any gaps in ethics training as he lamented lapses in judgment by officers that could “erode public confidence in […]
Europe
Femicide to Get Life Sentence in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES (TIP): Argentina has passed a bill to increase the prison time for femicide to life sentence, media reports said on November 15. During the voting session late Wednesday, all the 222 lawmakers that […]
Asia
MYANMAR ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF 452 PRISONERS
YANGON (TIP): Myanmar ordered 452 prisoners to be freed on Thursday in an apparent goodwill gesture ahead of a historic visit by US President Barack Obama, but activists criticized the move for failing to focus […]
Business & Economics
Hedging Bets: Washington’s Pivot to India
In November 2010, President Obama visited India for three days. In addition to meeting with top Indian business leaders and announcing deals between the two countries worth more than $10 billion, the president declared on […]
Asia
Aung San Suu Kyi says Myanmar unrest an ‘international tragedy’
NEW DELHI: Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday described violence in west Myanmar between Buddhists and Muslims as a “huge international tragedy” and said illegal migration from Bangladesh had to be stopped. Suu Kyi, on […]
Europe
British Petroleum agrees to record criminal penalties for US oil spill
NEW ORLEANS/WASHINGTON (TIP): BP Plc will pay $4.5 billion in penalties and plead guilty to felony misconduct in the Deepwater Horizon disaster,which caused the worst U.S. offshore oil spill ever. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder […]
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US-India Strategic Partnership Set to Grow in Second Obama Administration
The re-election of President Barack Obama is likely to be more promising and fruitful for the growing strategic partnership between India and the United States. During the second Obama administration, his India policies are expected […]
Europe
XI Jinping takes China’s Helm with many Tough challenges
BEIJING (TIP): Long-anointed successor Xi Jinping assumes the leadership of China at a time when the ruling Communist Party is confronting slower economic growth, a public clamor to end corruption and demands for change that […]
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As I See It : Towards Maturity
New Delhi’s ties with Washington are not problem-free but have evolved enough to weather transitions well. In the run-up to the U.S presidential polls, when bilateral diplomatic activity was expected to taper off, South Block […]
Europe
Indian Woman Refused abortion Dies: Govt to take up Matter with Ireland
NEW DELHI (TIP): India will take up with Ireland the issue of death of an Indian woman dentist there after doctors allegedly refused to terminate her 17-week-long pregnancy on the ground that it was a […]
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Baby Aaradhya Bachchan turns 1
As the well wishers waited with bated breath, Aaradhya Bachchan was born on November 16, 2011 to the world’s most beautiful woman,Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Oblivious to the news and the roar created by her birth, […]
India
Eye on Winter Season, PM to Host Dinner for UPA Leaders Today
NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will host a dinner for United Progressive Alliance (UPA) leaders on Friday in an attempt to consolidate his government’s strategy ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament. Dr. […]
Europe
Why Vadra affairs not being probed, asks BJP
NEW DELHI (TIP): The BJP on November 14 asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the government to spell out why the alleged land scam involving Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law Robert Vadra was not being […]