The U.S. is still the world’s most diverse and innovative economy; and Donald Trump proved in his first term that he is no isolationist In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s resounding victory in the U.S. presidential elections, with a stunning Electoral College triumph of 312 votes to 226, the Indian commentariat appears to be divided … Do not write off Trump’s America
The president-elect’s two main arguments for his tariff threat – to reduce migration and to combat drugs – are not credible “To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff, and it’s my favorite word,” said Donald Trump last month. Pundits, politicians and financial markets are trying to figure out why, since he … If Trump’s tariffs start a trade war, it would be an economic disaster
MANHATTAN, NY (TIP): Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, December 4 morning, according to a person briefed on the investigation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak on the investigation. Police did not release the victim’s … UnitedHealthcare CEO shot, killed outside New York City hotel
Shinde, Pawar take oath as Deputy Chief Minister; Cabinet expansion next week MUMBAI (TIP): BJP legislature party leader Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday, December 5, took the oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, while leaders of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, were sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers at a grand … Fadnavis Returns as Maharashtra Chief Minister for a Third Term
THE HAGUE (TIP): India slammed developed countries for causing the climate crisis during a landmark hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday, December 5, saying they exploited the global carbon budget, failed to honor climate-finance promises and are now demanding that developing countries restrict their resource use. The court is examining what … India slams developed countries for climate crisis at ICJ hearing
MOSCOW (TIP): Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and expressed Russia’s readiness to establish manufacturing operations in India. Speaking at the ‘Russia Calling Investment Forum’, Putin acknowledged India’s efforts to create a stable environment for economic growth. According to a statement from the Union Ministry of Commerce and … Keen to start manufacturing ops in India: Putin
LONDON (TIP) : Glasgow-born artist of Indian heritage Jasleen Kaur, whose works are inspired by her life growing up in Scotland’s Sikh community, has won Britain’s prestigious Turner Prize 2024 for her considered weaving together of the “personal, political and spiritual”. Kaur collected the GBP 25,000 (Rs 26.84 lakh approximately) prize at a ceremony at … Indo-Scottish Sikh artist Jasleen Kaur wins prestigious Turner Prize 2024
LONDON (TIP): An Indian-origin man who brutally beat up his girlfriend to death at his home in East Midlands region of England, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a UK court. Police described it as a case of domestic abuse and said it is vital anyone suffering gets the support, they need to put … Indian-origin Leicester based man sentenced to life imprisonment for girlfriend’s ‘brutal’ murder
LONDON (TIP): A London-based student who co-founded the British Indian Medical Association (BIMA) to address the critical need for mentorship and support among Indian-origin medical students was on Thursday, December 5, named among the winners of this year’s Diana Award. Harroop Singh Bola, 23, has been recognized for going above and beyond in his daily … Indian Origin Co-founder of British Indian Medical Association wins 2024 Diana Award
It is imperative that both Bangladesh and India, along with the international community, work together to defuse tensions, protect minority rights, and uphold the values of democracy and human dignity. Only through collective efforts can the region hope to achieve lasting peace and stability. “Indian electronic media, always hungry for sensational stories, has devoted hours … Turmoil in Bangladesh: Implications for Regional Stability and Communal Harmony
SACRAMENTO (TIP): Days after a Hindu temple in Canada was attacked by alleged Khalistani activists, Indian-Americans in Silicon Valley held a ‘Hindu Sikh Unity Interfaith’ event honoring the sacrifice of Sikh guru Tegh Bahadur. Hosted by Gurudwara Sant Nagar in Sacramento over the weekend, the event was attended by more than 200 members of Hindu, … Hindu-Sikh unity event held in Sacramento
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks,” Trump’s transition said on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, an AP Report said. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees were targeted in violent, un-American threats to their … President-elect Donald Trump’s transition says several of his Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks.”
U.S. Representatives Jim Himes, Jahana Hayes, John Larson and Joe Courtney, all from Connecticut, reported the threats in statements on Thanksgiving Day STAMFORD, CT (TIP): Five Democratic U.S. lawmakers from Connecticut on Thursday, November 28, 2024 said they were targeted with bomb threats at their homes, but no explosive devices had been found, according to … Five Democratic U.S. lawmakers receive bomb threats at home
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Days after she lost the presidential election to Republican opponent Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris has said she will continue to fight for democracy, rule of law, equal justice and freedom. There is so much to fight for to ensure a future where everyone can pursue their dreams and the fight … Kamala Harris vows to fight for democracy, rule of law
Muscat (TIP)- Defending champions India toiled hard before registering a narrow 3-2 win over Japan, their second win on the trot, in a Pool A match of the men’s Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament here on Thursday, November 28. India, who thrashed lowly Thailand 11-0 in their opener on Wednesday, scored through Thockchom Kingson Singh … India beat Japan 3-2 in men’s junior Asia Cup hockey
Dubai (TIP)- India pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday, November 27, toppled Kagiso Rabada and Josh Hazlewood to regain the top spot in ICC Test bowling rankings on the back of his match-winning spell against Australia in the first Test at Perth. Stand-in skipper Bumrah returned with excellent match figures of 8 for 72 as India … Bumrah regains top spot in ICC Test bowling rankings
Sydney: Australia have added uncapped all-rounder Beau Webster to the squad for the second Test against India as cover for Mitchell Marsh, whose fitness remains a concern. Marsh had pulled up “sore” following Australia’s 295-run hammering in the series opener in Perth earlier this week. Webster, also a right-hand pace all-rounder like Marsh, has been … Uncapped Webster called into Australia squad for India series
Sri Lanka were dismissed for their lowest test total of 42 after South Africa’s Marco Jansen produced bowling heroics to help the hosts take a firm grip on the first test by opening a 281-run lead by the close of play on the second day. The lanky Jansen took a career best 7-13 as Sri … Sri Lanka collapse to their lowest Test score of 42
Home to the largest population of the one-horned rhino on earth, Kaziranga National Park is one of India’s national treasures in terms of flora and fauna. Located in the state of Assam in North-Eastern India, its total area is shared by the districts of Nagaon, Golaghat and Karbi Anglong placing it roughly at the centre … Kaziranga: ‘Home to the One Horned Rhino’
India is considered one of the most spiritual places on earth. The birthplace of Yoga, and several major religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, India has been a magnet for spiritual seekers for centuries. Steve Jobs went to India. The Beatles went to India. Mark Twain went to India. India is alive with spiritual traditions … Life changing spiritual places
ISTANBUL (TIP)- Global markets displayed mixed performance on Wednesday as President-elect Donald Trump’s protectionist policies, particularly tariff threats, raised concerns among major US trade partners. Meanwhile, the Biden administration’s potential new regulations on Chinese semiconductors dampened investor sentiment. Market participants are wary that Trump’s tariffs could complicate the Federal Reserve’s efforts to combat inflation, particularly … Global markets mixed as Trump’s tariffs unsettle trade partners
Mumbai (TIP)- Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surrendered early gains to plunge nearly 1.50 per cent on Thursday, November 28, weighed down by intense selling in market heavyweights Infosys, RIL and HDFC Bank amid a mixed trend in global equities. Besides, deep losses in IT, auto and consumer durable stocks amid escalating geopolitical tensions … Sensex tumbles nearly 1,200 points to slip below 80,000 as heavyweights drag
The slowdown in production at Boeing and the recent strike at the plane makers’ manufacturing facilities in the US are causing delays in aircraft deliveries to the Air India group, with some deliveries of already-manufactured jets that were earlier scheduled by December now stretching up to June of 2025. As for line-fit aircraft — planes … Boeing strike, production slowdown delaying aircraft deliveries to Air India group
Last year, Google announced that it would be making changes to how your location history is saved in Maps. In a blog post, the tech giant said that users will have the option to save their Timeline on the phone itself or back up an encrypted copy on the cloud. While the change hasn’t rolled … Google Maps will soon delete your location history, but it’s not too late to save it
Australian researchers have discovered the oldest direct evidence of hot water activity on Mars, revealing that the planet may have once been habitable. In a study, a team led by researchers from Curtin University in Western Australia analysed a 4.45 billion-year-old zircon grain from the famous Martian meteorite NWA7034, also known as Black Beauty, that … Hot water on Mars: 4.45 billion-yr-old zircon grain points to early habitability
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is gearing up for one of its most challenging missions yet – Shukrayaan-1, a planned orbiter to Venus. This ambitious project aims to unravel the mysteries of Earth’s enigmatic neighbour, but the harsh Venusian environment poses extreme challenges that make it a potential suicide mission for spacecraft. Venus, often … Isro to launch Shukrayaan to Venus: Why Earth’s twin is an engineers’ nightmare
A French surgeon used a Chinese-made robot to perform prostate cancer surgery on a patient in Morocco, 12,000 kilometres away. This intercontinental procedure has set a record as the longest remote surgery ever performed, with a round-trip transmission distance exceeding 30,000 kilometres, according to Xinhua News Agency. The surgery, conducted on November 16, utilised the … Longest remote surgery: Patient in Morocco gets operated by doctor sitting in China
Diseases of the heart have become the leading cause of death worldwide. Roughly around 17.9 million people lose their lives globally from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease and other conditions. Of late, there has been a rising trend of heart attacks among young people in India and most … Combating heart attack: The 5 ‘S’ battle plan to keep the heart healthy
Walnuts Walnuts are known for their high content of omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce swelling and discomfort associated with high uric acid levels. Inflammation in joints, especially, is a common symptom of gout, a condition linked to elevated uric acid. Walnuts are also low in purines, making them an … Dry fruits to help reduce uric acid levels