New Delhi (TIP)- Paris Olympics double medallist shooter Manu Bhaker, recently crowned world chess champion D Gukesh, men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and para athlete Praveen Kumar were picked for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in a list announced by the Union sports ministry on Thursday, January 2. The confirmation of Bhaker being … Manu, Gukesh among 4 picked for Khel Ratna
The name Rajasthan literally means ‘The Land of the Kings’. The land of pink turbans, long mustaches, ghunghats, peppery food, and camels, Rajasthan is regarded as the flamboyant state of India. There is much more to this iconic region. It is a land of deserts and jungles, camel trains and tigers, glittering jewels, vivid art, … Rajasthan – Land of Havelis and Maharajas
For Justin Trudeau and his minority Liberal government, there has been no running away from the ignominy of no-confidence motions. The House of Commons that broke for the holidays from December 18 till January 27 may have its Public Accounts Committee meeting in the first week of the New Year to discuss the possibility of … The ghost of no-confidence motions continues to haunt Justin Trudeau, the minority Liberal government
As everyone steps into the New Year with hopes for bright, cheerful and prosperous 2025, things may not be looking rosy for those who aspire to make North America their new home. There will be a change of guard in the United States on January 20 when Donald Trump returns to the Oval Office in … Looking Ahead 2025: Those aspiring to settle down in North America may keep their fingers crossed
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi, falling in the Hindu month of Pausha (December-January), is a sacred day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In 2025, this auspicious occasion will be observed on January 10th. Ekadashi, the eleventh day of the lunar fortnight, is revered for its spiritual significance, and Pausha Putrada Ekadashi is particularly associated with blessings for progeny … Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
Tesla reported its first fall in yearly deliveries on Thursday as lucrative year-end incentives for the Elon Musk-led EV maker’s aging line up and the new Cybertruck pickup failed to lure customers wary of high borrowing costs. Shares of the company fell about 6%. Musk had earlier predicted “slight growth” in 2024 deliveries and offered … Tesla annual deliveries fall for first time as incentives fail to drum up demand
Bitcoin’s record rally fizzled out towards the end of 2024, dropping for the first time since August of that year, Bloomberg reported. The cryptocurrency’s price dropped 0.55% or by $513.65, reaching $93,200.38, according to Bloomberg data. Over the December month, it fell 3.2% after US investors started cashing their profits after Republican candidate Donald Trump’s … Bitcoin slips from December peak as investors cash in on record run
Major US benchmarks extended a selloff for a fifth day, shaving more than a trillion dollars from share prices. A pair of deadly attacks compounded market angst, starting the first trading day of the year on a dour note. An early rally collapsed driving the Nasdaq 100 down more than 1%. The tech-heavy gauge and … Wall Street rattled by rough start to New Year
WhatsApp is taking significant steps to curb misinformation by launching a reverse image search feature, now available for users on WhatsApp Web Beta. This new tool, developed in collaboration with Google, aims to help users verify the authenticity of images they receive within the app. The feature is designed to help detect whether an image … WhatsApp Web to soon help users detect misleading info with ‘Reverse Image Search’ feature
The adoption of AI tools and products is growing at a steady pace. Today, companies are rolling out AI chatbots to serve almost every need of users. There are AI chatbots that can write an essay, role-play as your partner, remind you to brush your teeth, take down notes during meetings, and more. These AI … How can you protect your privacy while using AI tools?
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe successfully made the closest-ever approach to the Sun, as per news agency Reuters, coming within 3.8 million miles (6.1 million kilometers) of its surface. The probe endured scorching temperatures of up to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit (982 degrees Celsius) as it ventured into the Sun’s outer atmosphere, called the corona. It reached … NASA probe safely completes closest-ever approach to the Sun
A new study has shed light on the effects of vitamin B12 deficiency, highlighting its impact on both physical and neurological health. The research, published in the peer-reviewed journal Cureus, found that men were slightly more affected, making up 58.3% of the study’s participants in India. The two-year study was carried out at K. J. … Vitamin B12 deficiency causes tingling in hands and feet, low HB levels
Recent research has suggested that drinking coffee and tea may lower the risk of developing head and neck cancer, a group of cancers that includes cancers of the mouth, throat, and larynx. The findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal CANCER by the American Cancer Society, offer new insights into the potential protective effects of these … Study links coffee, tea consumption to lower risk of head, neck cancer
Drinking alcohol when oestrogen levels are surging could compel women to hit the bottle harder, thereby possibly driving them to ‘binge-drink’, researchers said after they found that female mice drank much more on days when the sex hormone’s levels were high. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, is the first to find that … Surging oestrogen levels could drive women to ‘binge-drink’
Green juices are blood cleansers that can help your face glow and having a certain quantity of water will help you attain clean skin are some of the anti-aging myths that people are following blindly. – A daily green juice is essential to get glowing skin: Green juices are blood cleansers which help in giving … Anti-ageing myths we need to stop believing
For those planning to hit the gym to lose weight, take note. A new study suggests that diet is far more important than physical activity including walking, fidgeting and formal exercise. The reason is because exercising increases appetite especially with prolonged endurance exercise or with weight lifting that can ultimately sabotage the best of intentions. … For weight loss, diet more important
Ingredients 1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into cubes 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 2 eggs, beaten with a dash of soy sauce 1 1/2 cups cubed fresh or canned pineapple 1 large red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup frozen peas, defrosted 3 green onions, green and white parts, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced … Cashew chicken fried rice
Ingredients 1 cup soaked rice (soaked for at least 3 hrs), 1/2 cup grated coconut, 1/2 tsp salt, 5 cups water, 1 tbsp oil Method – Grind rice and coconut to a very fine paste then add 5 cups water and salt, Heat a non-stick pan and pour a small amount of batter in the … Light white dosa
Angelina Jolie took to Instagram Stories on Wednesday to share a deeply emotional message following the end of her eight-year-long divorce battle with Brad Pitt. The Oscar-winning actress, known for her humanitarian work, used the platform to highlight the plight of millions of Syrians in need of aid, shifting the attention away from her personal … Angelina Jolie shares heartbreaking update after Brad Pitt divorce settlement
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck may have shared a few holiday moments recently, but don’t expect a romantic reunion anytime soon. Despite rumours of rekindled love following Ben’s split from Jennifer Lopez, insiders confirm that the former couple is focused solely on their co-parenting dynamic. “Jen laughs off those rumors,” a source reveals, noting that … Jennifer Garner reacts to ‘getting back’ with ex Ben Affleck amid JLO’s ‘real villain’ claims
As Selena Gomez prepares to get married to Benny Blanco, a new report claims that the singer-actor has been seeking guidance from her close friend, Jennifer Aniston. It is believed that Jennifer is reportedly offering Selena a valuable set of advice on how to navigate the challenges of married life. According to In Touch, Jennifer … Jennifer Aniston offers to help Selena Gomez in wedding planning: Report
Ileana D’Cruz posted a video to wish her fans a happy New Year while hinting that she might be pregnant again. The actor showed fans how her 2024 went and held up a positive pregnancy stick for October. Congratulatory messages have been pouring in for the actor. “Love. Peace. Kindness. Here’s hoping 2025 is all … Ileana D’Cruz drops hint of 2nd pregnancy in NY post
Varun Dhawan’s action-thriller Baby John failed to draw audiences to cinemas even on the New Year holiday. The film, released on Christmas, opened with Rs 11.25 crore but has seen a steady decline in box office collections. On January 1, it managed to earn only Rs 2.75 crore. Industry tracker Sacnilk reported that Baby John … Baby John Pushpa 2, Mufasa outshine Varun Dhawan film
After keeping their fans on their toes for long, the teaser of Salman Khan’s Sikandar is finally out. Directed by AR Murugadoss, the film also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Kajal Aggarwal in key roles. Sikandar will release in theatres on Eid 2025. Salman is all set to surprise fans on the big screen, with the … Sikandar teaser: Salman Khan gears up for high-octane action on Eid 2025
NEW DELHI (TIP): As farmers’ leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on fast-unto-death since November 26, 2024, refused to receive medical help, the Supreme Court on Thursday, January 2, took strong exception to a “deliberate attempt” to create an impression that it wanted him to break his fast. Shifting (him) to the hospital does … No direction to break Dallewal’s fast, only concerned about his health, says Supreme Court of India
NEW DELHI (TIP): The government has shortlisted two locations for allotment of land to build a memorial to late Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Union Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday said the two sites, near the Rajghat memorial complex area, were. The government has shortlisted two locations for allotment of land to build … 2 sites shortlisted for Dr. Manmohan Singh Memorial
With the mission, ISRO aims to exhibit technologies needed for spacecraft rendezvous, docking, and undocking using two small satellites which have been mastered by only an elite group of spacefaring nations SRIHARIKOTA (TIP): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission on Monday , December 30, 2024. The PSLV … ISRO launches SpaDeX mission for space docking
The president’s announcement of the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year, is expected as soon as Friday. WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Biden has decided to block the $14 billion takeover of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel of Japan in an announcement expected as soon as … Biden Plans to Block Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon
Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and final Guru of Sikhism, was not only a great warrior and leader but also a profound spiritual guide. His teachings and philosophy shaped the core beliefs of Sikhism, making him one of the most influential spiritual figures in history. This section explores his spiritual insights, the development of Sikh … Guru Gobind Singh’s Spiritual Teachings and Philosophy
Guru Gobind Singh’s leadership marked the transformation of Sikhism from a primarily spiritual movement into a martial and political force. This transition was not merely about militarization but represented a comprehensive restructuring of the Sikh faith to respond to the socio-political realities of the time. This section explores the evolution of Sikhism under Guru Gobind … Transformation of Sikhism into a Warrior Faith