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Vikas Khanna launches world class unisex signature perfume “ZIGHRANA”
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Michelin Chef Vikas Khanna launched his world class Unisex signature perfume “ZIGHRANA”bringing the aromas of Kannauj, India to the world at the Indian Consulate in New York on February 14th, 2022. […]
Breaking News
Development journalism to get a fillip with the launch of Blitz India
NEW DELHI / NEW YORK (TIP): A new chapter was opened in development journalism with the launch of Blitz India at a power-packed online event on February 5. A brainchild of seasoned media practitioner Deepak […]
Breaking News
India backs ‘security interests of all countries’ at the UNSC
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): At a meeting at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) called by Russia to discuss the Ukraine crisis, on the seventh anniversary of the Minsk II ceasefire agreement, India called for a […]
Breaking News
Trump must testify in New York investigation, judge rules
NEW YORK (TIP): Mr. Trump and his two children must sit for a deposition within 21 days, judge Arthur Engoron ruled February 17. Former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in New York […]
Breaking News
Biden says he’s now convinced Putin has decided to invade Ukraine, but leaves door open for diplomacy
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Joe Biden on Friday, February 18, said he is now convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the decision to invade Ukraine, but emphasized that room for diplomacy remains, says CNN. […]
As I See It
Not as good as their word
Poll manifestos in UP flaunt titles that combine purpose with hyperbole “The BJP was caught between addressing its core Hindutva constituency and pandering to the demands and expectations of the larger electorate it had formed […]
Comments
Signs of peace: On Russian pullback from Ukraine border
Russia’s decision to pull back some troops suggests it sees potential in proposals by Macron and Scholz Russia’s announcement that it is pulling back some troops from Ukraine’s borders is the strongest signal of de-escalation […]
Comments
Wrong signal: On MediaOne
HC order accepting national security bogey to shut down channel is concerning The Kerala High Court judgment upholding the Government’s revoking the broadcasting permission given to Malayalam news channel MediaOne is plainly wrong. The I&B […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin Ex-IAS officer GL Bailur passes away in London
LONDON (TIP): Haryana cadre 1958-batch IAS officer, GL Bailur, passed away in London at the age of 86 years on February 9. He is survived by his wife and three children. He worked with the […]
Elections
NRIs key to propelling Punjab’s growth: Navjot Singh Sidhu
AMRITSAR / NEW YORK (TIP): Addressing NRIs as the “soul of Punjab”, Sidhu said at most of the villages, the NRIs had donated more funds than the government and their influence could not be ignored. […]
India
Indian-origin business leader Vipul Chawla appointed as group CEO of Singapore’s FairPrice Group
SINGAPORE (TIP): Indian-origin business leader Vipul Chawla has been named as the group CEO of Singapore’s FairPrice Group, a union-linked supermarket food chain operator across the country with an annual revenue of nearly USD 3 […]
India
Indian American engineer Sanjay “Ram” Ramabhadran nominated as the Chair of Houston Metro
HOUSTON (TIP): Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on Thursday, February 17, nominated a highly respected engineer, a long-time community leader, and a current METRO board member, Sanjay “Ram” Ramabhadran to serve as the next Chair of […]
India
Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna’s book on digital age creates buzz
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A book on the digital age by Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna, which seeks to democratize the digital revolution in the larger good of humanity and the planet, has been getting rave reviews […]
Perspective
Battle of Ballot: Egos apart, it is war of nerves, doles, muscle power and chance
Every party has been doling out lucrative promises, doles, and appeasements. From debt waivers to special financial assistance to students, women, and unemployed youth, they have been in a neck and neck race in over […]
Opinions
Ukraine Standoff! Will cooler heads prevail?
The current situation has indeed risen out of a crisis of confidence, and both the United States and Russia have contributed their fair share into it. The drums of war are beating again! It is […]
Astrology
Weekly Forecast-February 21to February27, 2022
By Chirag Bejan Daruwalla Aries Ganesha says, this weekfriendship will rule your days. You’ll be delighted to meet such wonderful people. This week, take some time to examine your job possibilities. You may receive a […]
Astrology
Birthday Horoscope-February 21 to February 27, 2022
Shree Ganeshaya Namah!! By Astro Friend Chirag – Son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla February 21 Ganesha says your day will be full of joy and laughter. You’ll spend today jumping and skipping as a lot […]
Sports News
US sprint great Justin Gatlin retires
US sprinting great Justin Gatlin on Thursday, Feb 10, announced his retirement, hence drawing curtains to what was a career tinged by doping controversies. The 40-year-old sprinter, who had clinched the Olympic gold in 2004 […]
Sports News
Have set myself an 18-month target to play for Sr India, says U-19 World Champion skipper Yash Dhull
Yash Dhull has lost count of the number of flights he has taken in the past 48 hours. He had spent the previous day in Ahmedabad where the entire team was felicitated following a tiring […]
Sports News
Ajinkya Rahane takes dig at ‘someone’ for taking credit for Aussie tour win
New Delhi (TIP)-A central figure in India’s epic turnaround during the 2020-21 tour of Australia, stand-in captain of that series Ajinkya Rahane says “someone else took the credit” for decisions he made to resurrect the […]
Incredible India
Kollam: Gateway to the backwaters of Kerala
A treasure trove of natural wonders and historical edifices, Kollam is an enchanting town with backwaters and picturesque landscapes. Located 70kms away from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kollam is a commercial centre and home to India’s cashew […]
Hinduism
Magha Purnima
Magha Purnima is an important day for Hindus that falls on the ‘purnima’ (full moon day) in the month of ‘Magha’ in the traditional Hindu calendar. This date roughly corresponds to the months of January-February […]
Health
Healthy food swaps that will help manage blood sugar, diabetes
People with prediabetes or diabetes need to be extremely careful with her eating habits. As such, sometimes it can get tricky to ascertain which foods and drinks make for the best choices. But worry not, […]
Health
New HIV variant more contagious, doubles rate of immune system decline
The newly-detected HIV variant from the Netherlands is more transmissible and damaging, according to research. The study, led by researchers from the University of Oxford’s Big Data Institute, showed that people living with the newly […]