Festival
Regional names of Holi
Popularity of Holi can be gauged from the number of names Holi has in different states. Also of great interest is the story behind each of these names. As one moves across from one state […]
Bollywood
Holi and Bollywood: A nostalgic walk down the memory lane
By Murtaza Ali Khan Holi celebrations have been a part of Hindi films for as long as one can remember. Right from the early 1940s, Indian filmmakers have tried to include Holi songs in movies […]
culture and literature
Rainbow shades of Holi in Rajasthan desert
By Dr Yash Goyal TIP Representative at Jaipur Geographically, in the largest desert of the country, not only the ‘dialect’ (dialect/language) changes on every twenty ‘Kos’ (less than Km), but also the manner and ritual […]
culture and literature
Significance of Holi
In spite of being such a colorful and gay festival, there are various aspects of Holi which makes it so significant for our lives. Though they might not be so apparent but a closer look […]
culture and literature
Holi: Let the color shower joy
Holi is an ancient festival of India and was originally known as ‘Holika’. The festivals finds a detailed description in early religious works such as Jaimini’s Purvamimamsa-Sutras and Kathaka-Grhya-Sutras. Historians also believe that Holi was […]
Coronavirus
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 125.3 mn
Washington (TIP): The overall number of global Covid-19 cases has surpassed 125.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.75 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Friday […]
Coronavirus
UK govt mulling Covid vax certification
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that his government is considering coronavirus vaccine certification but suggested it might only be implemented once all adults in the country have been offered a jab by the end […]
Coronavirus
Biden announces 200mn vax doses in 100 days
US President Joe Biden announced a new goal of administering 200 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to Americans in his first 100 days in office. Biden made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday, March […]
Bollywood
Sonam suggests measures to tackle anonymous trolls
Actor Sonam Kapoor wondered if Twitter has ‘become too toxic’ after model and television personality Chrissy Teigen announced her decision to quit the platform on Wednesday night, citing negativity. Sonam suggested that ID proofs be […]
Bollywood
Bhagyashree returning to Bollywood After 11 years
Maine Pyaar Kiya actress Bhagyashree is making her acting comeback with Thalaivi after 11 years. Bhagyashree, who had quit films after marriage to focus on her family, will be seen playing the role of J […]
Science & Technology
Apple Music ‘Saylists’ will help children with speech-sound disorders
Apple Music has partnered with Rothco and Warner Music to develop a series of playlists with over a hundred tracks called ‘Saylists’ in order to help young listeners with speech-sound disorders, according to reports. According […]
Science & Technology
New bacterial strains found on International Space Station may help grow plants in space
Discovery of novel bacterial strains aboard the International Space Station (ISS) suggests the possibility of astronauts growing their own vegetables while in space, says a new study by researchers based at University of Hyderabad (UoH) […]
Science & Technology
A new image gives a closer look at M87 black hole and its magnetic field
Astronomers have used Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) to release a new and more detailed image of the M87 black hole, showcasing spiraling lines with mysterious magnetic forces close to its edges. The image showing the […]
Science & Technology
WhatsApp rolls out Chat Threads to beta testers
WhatsApp is working on a number of features that will enable users to interact with the company. One of those features is Chat Threads. In the past, reports have talked about such a feature being […]
Business & Economics
India ranks 40th on International Intellectual Property Index
Washington (TIP): India ranked 40 among 53 global economies on the latest annual edition of the International Intellectual Property (IP) Index released on Tuesday, March 23. Released annually by the US Chamber of Commerce Global […]
Business & Economics
Oil prices slide as coronavirus lockdown concerns outweigh Suez Canal disruptions
Oil prices skidded around 2% as fuel demand concerns re-emerged alongside fresh coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, trimming overnight gains spurred by the grounding of a giant container ship blocking crude shipments through the Suez Canal. Brent […]
Business & Economics
India’s economy on path of gradual recovery: IMF
India’s economy is on the path of gradual recovery, the International Monetary Fund has said ahead of its next month’s spring meeting with the World Bank. “India’s economy is on the path of gradual recovery, […]
Business & Economics
SEBI relaxes norms for listing of startups
Seeking to boost listing of startups, markets watchdog SEBI on Thursday decided a slew of relaxations to norms, including reducing holding period for pre-issue capital and allowing discretionary allotment to eligible investors. The changes have […]
Business & Economics
H&M, Nike face boycotts in China as Xinjiang becomes wedge issue
US and European retail brands in China are suddenly facing a dilemma: Embrace cotton from Xinjiang and come under attack in the West, or reject it and risk a boycott in the world’s second-biggest economy. […]
Hinduism
Agni deva: The acceptor of sacrifices
Agni deva is the fire god and acceptor of sacrifices. He is the god of divine knowledge. He is also the ashta-dikapala (guardians of the directions) of the southeast direction. To invoke Agni deva the […]
Incredible India
Rishikesh: The celestial city of hermit’s hermitage
The celestial city of Rishikesh is a hermit’s hermitage, a sage’s abode and an adventure lover’s hub. This lively city is among the holiest places of Hindus. The tranquil and sometimes raging river of Ganges […]
Sports News
Venus Williams loses early at Miami Open
It has been 20 years since Venus Williams won her home tournament, and her stay at the 2021 Miami Open was brief. Williams was eliminated on the first day of play Tuesday, March 23, by […]
E-Edition
Sports News
Germany, England, Italy win but Spain held in World Cup qualifying
Former champions Germany, England and Italy got off to winning starts in their World Cup qualifying campaigns on Thursday but Spain were held to a 1-1 home draw by Greece. Four-times winners Germany enjoyed a […]
Sports News
IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI: Series win in sight, India fret over spin combination
Mumbai (TIP): An image of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, arms around their shoulders, trended on social media on Wednesday as Team India made the most of a rare leisure day in their bio-bubble in […]