Sports News
Federer unsure if he’ll be back
Roger Federer has been feted by plenty of ovations at Wimbledon’s Centre Court. None quite like this one, though. This was not a celebration and didn’t come at the end of the match. Instead, it […]
Sports News
New-look England thrash Pakistan in ODI opener
England’s makeshift one-day international team put the COVID-19 issues that hit the previous squad behind them to bowl out Pakistan for 141 runs before cruising to a clinical nine-wicket win in the series opener in […]
Sports News
England outlasts Denmark in Euro 2020 semifinal, will meet Italy for championship
London (TIP): After five decades of heartbreak and anguish, of shootout defeats and unfulfilled dreams, England again will play for a major men’s soccer trophy. The Three Lions on Wednesday, July 7, took another step […]
Incredible India
Kerala: God’s Own Country
Popularly known as “God’s Own Country”, Kerala is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the world. This exotic land is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, tropical climate, palm fringed beaches, misty […]
Hinduism
Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra: world’s largest chariot festival
One of India’s biggest religious festivals, the Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra, is unique in that three Hindu gods are taken out of their temples in a colorful procession to meet their devotees. The biggest of […]
Business & Economics
Google sued by 36 states over alleged Play Store abuses
Alphabet Inc.’s Google was sued by three dozen states alleging that the company illegally abused its power over the sale and distribution of apps through the Google Play store on mobile devices. State attorneys general […]
Business & Economics
Jaguar Land Rover sees chip shortage dent output, profits this fiscal year
Luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc issued a profit warning on Tuesday citing the impact of semiconductor chip shortage on vehicle production, sending shares of its parent Tata Motors Ltd as low as 10%. […]
Business & Economics
Didi plunges below IPO price as China expands crackdown
Didi Global Inc. plunged in U.S. trading as the ride-hailing company faced scrutiny over its data security and a broader Chinese crackdown on companies listing their shares abroad. China’s State Council issued a sweeping warning […]
Business & Economics
Zomato gets SEBI nod for Rs 8,250-cr IPO
Food delivery platform Zomato has received SEBI’s nod to raise Rs 8,250 crore through an IPO. The IPO comprises fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 7,500 crore and an offer-for-sale to the tune of […]
Business & Economics
Saudi Arabia pushes back on UAE opposition to OPEC+ deal
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister pushed back against opposition by fellow Gulf producer the United Arab Emirates to a proposed OPEC+ deal and called for “compromise and rationality” to secure agreement when the group reconvenes. It […]
Business & Economics
Fitch slashes India’s growth forecast to 10%
Fitch Ratings on Wednesday, July 7, cut India’s growth forecast to 10% for the current fiscal, from 12.8% estimated earlier, due to slowing recovery post second wave of Covid, and said rapid vaccination could support […]
Science & Technology
This funny bug can disable Wi-Fi on iPhones
A security researcher has discovered a funny bug that can completely disable your iPhone’s ability to connect to Wi-Fi. Carl Schou said in a tweet that if an iPhone comes within range of a network […]
Science & Technology
Chinese researchers want to send over 20 rockets to deflect asteroids
Chinese researchers want to send more than 20 of China’s largest rockets to practice turning away a sizable asteroid – a technique that may eventually be crucial if a killer rock is on a collision […]
Science & Technology
Microsoft issues emergency update for PrintNightmare security flaw
Microsoft has released security updates for Windows users to patch a security flaw impacting the Windows Print Spooler service. The vulnerability called “PrintNightmare,” that was discovered last week, allows attackers to remotely execute malicious code […]
Science & Technology
Apple Watch credited with saving woman’s life in US: Report
The Apple Watch has again been credited with helping to detect a user’s potentially life-threatening heart condition, media reports said. Diane Feenstra from Michigan said her Apple Watch alerted her to an abnormally high heart […]
Health
Delta variant 8 times less sensitive to vaccine antibodies: Study
The Delta variant of coronavirus is eight times less sensitive to antibodies generated by vaccines as compared to the original strain that came from China’s Wuhan, according to a new study. The study, which was […]
Food Corner
Moong Dal Pakodi
Ingredients – Moong Dal – 1 cup, Onion – 1/4 cup, finely chopped, Green Chillies – 4, finely chopped, Baking Powder – a pinch, Salt as per taste, Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp, Coriander Leaves […]
Bollywood
Kriti Sanon urges paparazzi to not cover funerals
Kriti Sanon has made a ‘humble request’ to the media and the paparazzi who are sharing visuals from Dilip Kumar’s funeral. The actor took to her Instagram Stories and urged the media to avoid covering […]
Entertainment
Angelina Jolie accuses Brad Pitt of blocking her winery sale
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt‘s divorce has spilled over to the south of France, or, more particularly, Château Miraval, the French winery and castle shared by the duo. Angelina, 46, has accused her estranged husband, […]
Entertainment
Superman and Lethal Weapon director Richard Donner dies
Filmmaker Richard Donner, who helped create the modern superhero blockbuster with 1978’s Superman and mastered the buddy comedy with the Lethal Weapon franchise, has died. He was 91. Richard died Monday, July 5, in Los […]
Coronavirus
Covaxin to get WHO nod soon? Chief scientist says trial data ‘looks good’
New Delhi (TIP): In what potentially comes as a piece of good news for Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech, the World Health Organization (WHO) has indicated that it might just provide its much-awaited approval to […]
Tribute
How Yusuf Khan became Dilip Kumar
Legend, thespian, tragedy king, god of acting… Dilip Kumar was given several monikers in his illustrious career but how he acquired his screen name is a story unto itself. He was born Mohammed Yusuf Khan […]
Tribute
Dilip Kumar, movie icon and acting institution, passes away at 98
Murtaza Ali Khan Cinema legend Dilip Kumar has passed away at the age of 98, following prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife, actor Saira Banu. Immediately after the news broke out on Wednesday […]
Bollywood
Taapsee Pannu: Want to reaffirm audience trust in me for choosing quality films
Taapsee Pannu has been signed up for a Telugu film titled “Mishan Impossible”. The actress says she wants to reaffirm the trust the audience has in her for choosing quality. “In last seven years I […]
India
Magisterial inquiry to be conducted into death of Father Stan Swamy
Mumbai (TIP): A magisterial inquiry will be conducted into the death of Father Stan Swamy, who passed away at the Holy Family hospital in Mumbai’s Bandra on Monday, July 5, officials of the Maharashtra prison […]