Hinduism
Varuthini Ekadashi
Varuthini Ekadashi, also known as Baruthani Ekadashi, is a Hindu holy day, which falls on the eleventh lunar day of the Hindu month of Chaitra. Varuthini Ekadashi falls in April or May. Like all Ekadashis, […]
Business & Economics
US consumer inflation slows to 5% in March year-over-year
US consumer inflation slowed in March, according to US data Wednesday, lessening the pressure on the Federal Reserve to maintain its aggressive posture to cool the economy. The rate of inflation year-over-year fell to 5.0 […]
Business & Economics
IMF cuts FY24 India growth forecast to 5.9% as global banking crisis weighs
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed its economic growth forecast for India by 20 basis points (bps) to 5.9 per cent for 2023-24 (FY24), citing lesser scope for pent-up demand due to historical revisions […]
Business & Economics
Global shares trend higher with focus on inflation data
Global shares were mostly higher as investors watched for key inflation data likely to influence the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rates. France’s CAC 40 added 0.4 per cent in early trading to 7,420.32. Germany’s […]
Business & Economics
India’s Inflation falls to 15-mth low of 5.66% in March
Retail inflation in March fell to a 15-month low of 5.66% and came back to the Reserve Bank’s comfort level of 6%, as prices of vegetables and protein-rich items eased, showed government data released on […]
Science & Technology
From rooms to red sand, NASA unveils ‘Mars’ habitat on Earth
Four small rooms, a gym and a lot of red sand – NASA unveiled on Tuesday its new Mars-simulation habitat, in which volunteers will live for a year at a time to test what life […]
Science & Technology
NASA telescope captures never-before-seen details of remnant of star that exploded 340 years ago
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope recently captured “never-before-seen” detail of Cassiopeia A (Cas A), a remnant of a massive star that exploded some 340 years ago. Taking Instagram, the US space agency shared a stunning […]
Science & Technology
WhatsApp’s new feature to add, edit contacts within app on Android
Meta-owned Whatsapp has introduced a new feature – “manage contacts within the app”, allowing users to add and edit contacts without leaving the app on Android. The ability to add and edit contacts within WhatsApp […]
Health
Get rid of everyday habits that are making you sick
Our overall health is the sum total of many habits that we form over months and years. What we eat, how we sleep, move our body and manage our stress can have long-term implications on […]
Health
Weight loss in elderly men linked to early death: Study
Weight loss in older adults, particularly among men, is linked to early death, according to a study. On the other hand, weight gain was not significantly associated with mortality among men. “The study suggests that […]
Health
How Omicron sub-variants escape our body’s immune system
Researchers have identified why Omicron sub-variants are better, than previous Covid-19 variants, at escaping detection by the human body’s immune cells. In addition to antibodies produced either by vaccines or exposure to earlier versions of […]
Women
Don’t let emotional blocks affect your relationship
Your emotions play a significant role in your relationship, in fact far more than you think. Your feelings not only intervene in the act, they can also determine your attitude towards it. A disturbance in […]
Food Corner
Cheese Corn Balls
Ingredients Potatoes – 100 gms, boiled, peeled Cheese – 100 gms, grated + little extra Sweet Corn Kernels – 50 gms Green Chillies – 4 to 5, finely chopped Corn Flour – 1 to 2 […]
Food Corner
Chilli Cheese Toast
Ingredients – Bread Slices – 8 to 10 – Butter – 5 to 6 tsp – Onions – 2, finely chopped – Green Chillies – 2tblsp, finely chopped – Cheese – 1/3 cup, grated (you […]
Women
Home remedies to prevent split ends
Eggs Beat one egg with almond or olive oil and honey. Apply this mixture like a hair mask and wash off after half an hour. Mayonnaise Wet and towel dry your hair. Apply half a […]
Astrology
Birthday Horoscope- April 17 to April 23
April 17 Ganesha says in a professional sense, things are a lot better, and you’d be moving around with more vigor and assurance. Your business or job may alter for the better. Expect recognition and […]
Astrology
Weekly Astrology – April 17 to April 23, 2023
Aries Ganesha says, this week, you’ll be equipped to come up with intelligent selections thanks to Venus’s increased potential for innovation and thoughtfulness. This week, issues at home will be resolved. Somebody with the birth […]
Asia
Sri Lanka Navy joins efforts to help Kankesanthurai harbour expansion for ferry service to India
COLOMBO (TIP): The Sri Lanka Navy said on April 12 that it has joined the Kankesanthurai harbour facility expansion to aid the passenger ferry service project between the island nation and India, set to start […]
Asia
At least 100 civilians killed in airstrikes by Myanmar’s Junta
BANGKOK (TIP): Airstrikes by Myanmar’s military on April 11 killed as many as 100 people, including many children, who were attending a ceremony held by opponents of army rule, said a witness, a member of […]
Asia
Roadside bomb kills two soldiers in NW Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (TIP): A roadside bomb exploded in northwest Pakistan, killing two soldiers who were traveling in their vehicle, the military said. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan gave a […]
World
13 women accuse French thespian Gerard Depardieu of sexual misconduct
PARIS (TIP): Celebrated French actor Gerard Depardieu, 74, who’s already indicted on rape and sexual assault charges in connection to a 2018 case, is now being accused of sexual misconduct by 13 women in an […]
World
Get ready for actual combat, China’s Xi tells PLA
Taiwan (TIP): China’s President Xi Jinping called on the country’s armed forces to “strengthen military training oriented towards actual combat”, state media reported Wednesday, after Beijing conducted military drills intended to intimidate Taiwan. Xi’s comments, […]
World
Norway expels 15 Russian diplomats suspected of spying
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (TIP): Norway’s government said on April 13 that it was expelling 15 Russian diplomats from the country, saying they were suspected of spying while working at the Russian Embassy in Oslo. Foreign Minister […]
World
Ukraine’s outrage grows over video seeming to show beheading of soldier
KYIV, Ukraine (TIP): Ukraine launched an investigation April 13 into a gruesome video that purportedly shows the beheading of a Ukrainian soldier, in the latest accusation of atrocities said to have been committed by Russia […]
World
Sudan’s military warns of conflict after rival force deploys
KHARTOUM (TIP): Sudan’s military on April 13 warned of potential clashes with the country’s powerful paramilitary force, which it said deployed troops in the capital and other cities. Tensions between the military and the Rapid […]