As I See It
Uttar Pradesh all stirred up
Smaller players may hold the key this time in poll-bound state “The mowing down of four protestors, whose only ‘crime’ was to wave black flags before a UP minister signified a low in the ongoing […]
Opinions
A strategy for India in a world that is adrift
The country’s path to power will be affected by the geopolitical and economic centers of gravity now shifting to Asia “Secular stagnation in the global and Indian economies and a retreat from globalization, the regionalization […]
Perspective
The global war on terror grinds along
Notwithstanding some temporary setbacks, the broad contours of terrorism remain much the same “Two decades of the Global war on terror did not, however, eradicate terrorism. Notwithstanding leadership losses, including that of leaders like bin […]
Sports News
Neeraj Chopra’s javelin fetches highest bid of Rs 1.5 crore
New Delhi (TIP): At the end of the e-auction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mementos on Thursday, October 7, the maximum number of bids were received for the sculpture of Sardar Patel (140), while the […]
Sports News
20-year-old Anshu becomes first Indian woman wrestler to win World Championships silver
A billion hopes were riding on the young shoulders of Anshu Malik in Oslo, Norway, during the World Wrestling Championships. She had already made history by winning her 57kg semifinal on Wednesday, October 6, becoming […]
Health
Blood thinners significantly reduce Covid-related mortality, hospitalization: Lancet
New Delhi (TIP): Covid-19 patients who use blood thinners may have a nearly 50 per cent reduced risk of death and a 43 per cent lower risk of hospitalisation, according to a study published in […]
Food Corner
Methi Chicken Masala
Ingredients 4 Pieces Boneless Chicken, 1/2 tsp Lemon juice, 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/2 tsp Ginger garlic paste, 1/2 tsp Curd, 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder, 1/4 tsp Salt, 1 tsp […]
Food Corner
Superfoods for an instant glowing skin
Let’s be true, we all want glowing skin despite the makeup. Yes, we do like to dress up and put makeup on when we want to, it is tiring to see makeup as a necessity […]
Bollywood
Richa Chadha has finalized the location for her maiden production
Bollywood actress Richa Chada loved shooting for the series ‘Candy’ in the mountains so much that she’s planning to shoot her first production ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ in Uttarakhand. Directed by Shuchi Talati and produced […]
Science & Technology
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021 jointly awarded to Benjamin List and David W.C. MacMillan
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been jointly awarded to Benjamin List and David W.C. MacMillan for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis. Speaking on the occasion, Johan Åqvist, chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry […]
Science & Technology
Nobel Prize in Physics 2021 jointly awarded to Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi
The Nobel Prize in Physics has been jointly awarded to Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi for their groundbreaking contributions to help us understand complex physical systems. One half of the prize has been […]
Science & Technology
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2021 jointly awarded to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2021 was jointly awarded to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch. Speaking on the occasion, the Nobel jury said, “The […]
Incredible India
Pune: Queen of Deccan
Sitting atop the Deccan Plateau with the Mutha River flowing alongside is the popular city Pune. This is the second largest city in Maharashtra. Also known as the “Queen of Deccan”, this hilly city has […]
Hinduism
Durga Puja
Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava, or Sharodotsava, is an annual Hindu festival originating in the Indian subcontinent which reveres and pays homage to the Hindu goddess, Durga. It is particularly popular and traditionally celebrated […]
Business & Economics
Asian shares rise as Chinese markets return from break
HONG KONG (TIP): Asian shares rose on Friday, October 8, as Chinese shares returned from a one week holiday upbeat, tracking a global rally, while investors also eyed key U.S. jobs data for any fresh […]
Business & Economics
Fitch cuts India’s growth forecast from 10% to 8.7%
New Delhi (TIP): Fitch Ratings has cut India’s economic growth forecast to 8.7% for the current fiscal but raised GDP growth projection for FY23 to 10%, saying the second Covid wave delayed rather than derail […]
Business & Economics
Tata Motors in talks to buy Ford’s Gujarat, Tamil Nadu units
Tata Motors is in early talks with Ford to buy the latter’s units in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, according to a report in TOI. If the transaction materialises, it will be Tata Motors’ second asset […]
Business & Economics
Reliance Retail to launch 7-Eleven stores in India
Adding to its burgeoning retail empire, billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Retail will bring 7-Eleven convenience stores to India, days after Future Retail ended its deal with the US chain. The first 7-Eleven store will open […]
Entertainment
Keira Knightley to headline 20th Century Studios drama Boston Strangler
Actor Keira Knightley is set to headline the upcoming drama movie Boston Strangler for 20th Century Studios. Matt Ruskin of Crown Heights fame will write and direct the feature film, which will be produced by […]
Entertainment
Priyanka wields a gun in BTS pic from Citadel sets
Priyanka Chopra is currently filming for her next series with Russo Brothers, Citadel, in Spain. The actor has shared a behind-the-scene picture, carrying a gun on a beach. Sharing the picture, Priyanka wrote, “Facing fears […]
Farmers Movement
Lakhimpur Kheri violence: 2 arrested; SC seeks status report on accused
New Delhi (TIP): The Supreme Court on Thursday, October 7, directed the UP Government to file a status report in 24 hours on the action taken by it, including the arrest of all accused named […]
India
Bharat Biotech to produce world’s first malaria vaccine
India’s Bharat Biotech will be producing part of the world’s only malaria vaccine that has been developed by Pharma major GSK, and was recently approved by WHO (World Health Organisation). However, it may take a […]
Article
India in history this Week- October 8 to october 14, 2021
08 OCTOBER 1932 Indian Air Force was established. 1936 Famous Hindi writer and novelist Premchand died. 1998 India became a member of the Flight Safety Foundation. 2004 Monsanto’s patent on Indian wheat revoked. 2005 Thousands […]
Asia
46 killed, 140 injured in Afghan mosque blast
Kabul (TIP): An Islamic State suicide bomber struck at a mosque packed with Shiite Muslim worshippers in northern Afghanistan on October 8, killing at least 46 persons and wounding more than 140 in the latest […]
Asia
22 killed, over 300 injured in earthquake in Pakistan’s Balochistan province
Karachi (TIP): A powerful 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted a mountainous part of Pakistan’s Balochistan province early on October 7, resulting in the collapse of a coal mine and several mud houses that left at least 22 […]