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Business & Economics
Moody’s downgrades US banks, warns of possible cuts to others
New York (TIP)- Moody’s cut credit ratings of several small to mid-sized U.S. banks on Monday and said it may downgrade some of the nation’s biggest lenders, warning that the sector’s credit strength will likely […]
Business & Economics
‘Maharajah’ gets makeover, Air India’s new logo unveiled
New Delhi (TIP)- Air India on Thursday, August 10, unveiled a new brand identity and aircraft livery as the airline moves ahead with its transformation plan since being taken over by Tata Group more than […]
Business & Economics
At Rs 5.84 lakh crore, net direct tax kitty up 17%
Net direct tax collection swelled 17.33% to Rs 5.84 lakh crore up to August 10 this fiscal, reaching 32% of the full-year Budget Estimates (BE). The Income Tax department in a statement said the collection […]
Business & Economics
Factory output growth dips to 3-month low of 3.7% in June
India’s industrial production growth declined to a three-month low of 3.7% in June mainly due to poor showing by the manufacturing sector, according to the official data released on Friday, Augusr 11. The factory output […]
Science & Technology
WhatsApp rolling out admin review feature for group chats on Android beta
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out an admin review feature for group chats on Android beta. The new option will be available within the group settings screen for group admins, reports WABetaInfo. Once this […]
Science & Technology
ISRO successfully conducts another test for its first manned mission – Gaganyaan
ISRO has successfully conducted a series of tests on drogue parachutes, which would play a pivotal role in stabilising the crew module and reducing its velocity to a safe level during re-entry in the planned […]
Science & Technology
Google News expands to include Punjabi, Gujarati as additional languages
Google India has announced two significant developments to augment their ongoing efforts to support the Indian language news ecosystem and expand the Indian language web more broadly. Google News will now be expanding to include […]
Asia
Dengue outbreak in Bangladesh sparks alarm after 364 people die this year and infections rise
DHAKA (TIP): Bangladesh is struggling to deal with higher casualties and infections from dengue this year, with officials warning that the death toll this month could break records. The government’s Directorate General of Health Services […]
Asia
‘Not your trash, my trash but our trash’: Pakistani cleanses K2 peak as shrine to late climber-father
K2 Basecamp (Pakistan) (TIP): Gazing up from K2 Basecamp, Sajid Ali Sadpara sees Earth’s second-highest mountain, his father’s final resting place, and a blight of litter on the furthest reaches of the natural world. Sajid […]
Asia
Nepali teenage girl dies after being forced to stay in ‘period hut’
Kathmandu (TIP): A 16-year-old girl from Nepal has died after being banished to a ‘period hut’- the latest victim of an ancient ritual that still persists in the country- reports The Guardian. Anita Chand, from […]
World
At least 385 deported Ukraine children returned from Russia: NGO
VIENNA (TIP): At least 385 Ukrainian children deported to Russia have been returned home, an Austria-based international charity involved in some of the repatriations confirmed on August 11. According to Kyiv, more than 19,000 Ukrainian […]
World
Tensions rise as West African nations prepare to send troops to restore democracy in Niger
NIAMEY (TIP): Tensions are escalating between Niger’s new military regime and the West African regional bloc that has ordered the deployment of troops to restore Niger’s flailing democracy. The ECOWAS bloc said on August 10 […]
World
More evacuations considered in Norway where the level of swollen rivers continues to rise
COPENHAGEN (TIP): More evacuations were being considered on August 11 in southeastern Norway, where the level of water in swollen rivers and lakes continued to grow after days of torrential rain. Huge amounts of water, […]
World
At least 385 deported Ukraine children returned from Russia: NGO
VIENNA (TIP): At least 385 Ukrainian children deported to Russia have been returned home, an Austria-based international charity involved in some of the repatriations confirmed on August 11. According to Kyiv, more than 19,000 Ukrainian […]
World
Gunmen ambush a bus carrying Syrian soldiers, killing 20 in the country’s east
BEIRUT (tip): Gunmen have ambushed a bus carrying Syrian soldiers in the country’s east, killing at least 20 and wounding others, opposition activists said on August 11. The Thursday night attack was believed to be […]
World
Severe floods in China’s northern province killed 29 and caused tens of billions of economic losses
BEIJING (TIP): Severe floods in China’s northern province of Hebei brought by remnants of Typhoon Doksuri this month killed at least 29 people and caused billions of dollars in economic losses, its provincial government said […]
World
Greece launches a rescue effort for scores of migrants on a stranded yacht
ATHENS, Greece (TIP) — A rescue operation is underway to assist more than 100 migrants believed to be on board a stranded yacht off the southern coast of Greece, authorities said on August 11. Four […]
Interview
“My aim is to promote Indian culture”: Purnima Desai
By Prof. Indrajit S Saluja Purnima Desai is synonymous with Indian classical dance and music. Through her cultural centers-Shikshayatan and Sriniketan, she has been providing education in Indian culture and Sanskrit and Hindi languages for […]
NY/NJ/CT
Sriniketan Foundation organizes Sangeet Mahotsav
FLUSHING , NY (TIP): Sriniketan Foundation organized a Sangeet Mahotsav on June 25, 2003 at the Community Center in Flushing . Internationally renowned artist Rosy Dutta sang Raag Kedar – Chhota khayal Kedar, Tarana and […]