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Jagmeet-led NDP bails minority Liberal government through 2nd no-confidence

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Last month, the NDP ended a supply-and-confidence agreement that had stabilized the minority government for more than two years. OTTAWA (TIP): In less than a month after tearing its supply and confidence agreement with the ruling Liberal party, Jagmeet Singh-led New Democratic Party and Bloc Quebecois have bailed the Justin Trudeau Government through its second … Jagmeet-led NDP bails minority Liberal government through 2nd no-confidence

Petition for fresh Kanishka probe stirs a controversy

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By Prabhjot Singh OTTAWA (TIP): Spearheaded by Sukh Dhaliwal, Liberal MP from British Columbia, leaders of various Sikh organizations have petitioned the Canadian House of Commons demanding a fresh inquiry into one of the worst air tragedies in history. Reacting to the petition sent to the House of Commons, Chandra Arya, also a Liberal MP … Petition for fresh Kanishka probe stirs a controversy

The United States is already at war

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Tagline: And it is very much a willing belligerent in a conflict of its own making And while many an international observer has sounded the alarm that the US could now be “dragged” into a regional war – warnings that will only increase after the Iranian missile attack – in reality the US is not … The United States is already at war

Long Islanders raise $125,000 for SHEOWS seniors’ home in India

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HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): Prominent members of the Long Island community gathered in Hicksville on September 14 to raise funds for SHEOWS, an old people’s home in India that has been taking care of thousands of destitute seniors abandoned by their families. Thanks to some philanthropists and generous donors, $125,000 was raised at the annual charity gala … Long Islanders raise $125,000 for SHEOWS seniors’ home in India

Bridging the chasm of global inequality

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The big lesson from the Summit is that developing countries have yet to exploit the opportunities presented by the U.N. system As global power shifts back to Asia, both giants are conscious that their ideas are different from the dominant view espoused by the West on how societies work, change, and can be influenced. In … Bridging the chasm of global inequality

SOLE OSCAR-QUALIFYING SOUTH ASIAN FILM FEST RETURNS TO SEATTLE

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By Mabel Pais The annual eagerly awaited 19th edition of the Tasveer Film Festival & Market (tasveerfestival.org – TFFM) makes history this year marking a pivotal moment for South Asian Cinema in North America, taking place in Seattle, Washington State. Not only does this year’s festival celebrate the vibrant storytelling of the region, but it … SOLE OSCAR-QUALIFYING SOUTH ASIAN FILM FEST RETURNS TO SEATTLE

BOISE LAUNCHES DEBUT FILM FEST

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By Mabel Pais The inaugural Boise Film Festival (BFF) will make its debut October 10-13 with a 20thAnniversary screening of Gavin O’Connor’s tale of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team’s Gold Medal journey, ‘Miracle’. The new film festival will present a highly curated list of 27 films (16 features, 11 shorts), along with master classes … BOISE LAUNCHES DEBUT FILM FEST

Reflections on America’s customary face-off

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The long tradition of American Presidential debates has meant make or break for Presidents and presidential aspirants Donald Trump’s decision not to go ahead with a second debate with Kamala Harris, coming as it does on the heels of his failure to stay on script in the first — and the resultant widespread consensus, even … Reflections on America’s customary face-off

Suozzi’s Exceptional Constituent Services Make a Difference in Nassau and Queens

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GLEN COVE, NY (TIP):   In the seven months since Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Nassau, Queens) won the February special election to regain his 3rd Congressional district seat, his two district offices in Queens and Nassau have delivered record-breaking constituent services. In the first 200 days, Suozzi staff have assisted nearly 1,000 families with casework, resulting in … Suozzi’s Exceptional Constituent Services Make a Difference in Nassau and Queens

NEW JERSEY’S STELLAR PERFORMING CENTER BREAKS GROUND ON $MULTI-MILLION CAMPUS REDEVELOPMENT

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By Mabel Pais The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) made history on September 18, 2024 when breaking ground on the $336 million redevelopment of its 12-acre campus. The Center that has been a catalyst for change in the region and the State of New Jersey will transform downtown Newark bringing hundreds of new residences, … NEW JERSEY’S STELLAR PERFORMING CENTER BREAKS GROUND ON $MULTI-MILLION CAMPUS REDEVELOPMENT

A Photo-feature by Jay Mandal to commemorate the visit of the Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi to the US from September 21-23, 2024

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Mr. Narendra Damodardas Modi became Prime Minister of India in 2014. Ever since he has visited the US nine times. His ninth visit happened from September 21 to September 23, 2024. Mr. Modi started his visit with the Quad summit which US President Biden hosted at his Delaware hometown of Wilmington on September 21. At … A Photo-feature by Jay Mandal to commemorate the visit of the Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi to the US from September 21-23, 2024

Tamim Iqbal questions DRS decision that went in India’s favor

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Kanpur (TIP)- Former Bangladesh cricket team captain Tamim Iqbal questioned the DRS decision that led to Shadman Islam’s dismissal on Day 1 of the second Test match against India in Kanpur on Friday, September 27. The dismissal led to a debate between Tamim and former Indian cricketers Ravi Shastri and Dinesh Karthik. The ball-tracking technology … Tamim Iqbal questions DRS decision that went in India’s favor

How India came to dominate the chessboard

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Hulunbuir (TIP)- At the felicitation function for the Indian chess contingent, back from the Budapest Olympiad with four individual golds and the team golds, grandmaster Abhijit Kunte had an anecdote to share from his first Olympiad. The year was 1998, and the scene was set in Elista, a city in Russia’s Kalmykia republic. “Garry Kasparov … How India came to dominate the chessboard

Shakib retires from T20Is, says Kanpur Test could be his last

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The second Test against India this week could be Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s last in this format if he is denied a home farewell next month, the under-pressure player said in an abrupt announcement. Shakib was a member of parliament for the Awami League led by Sheikh Hasina, whose 15-year rule as prime minister … Shakib retires from T20Is, says Kanpur Test could be his last

Shardiya Navratri: Devoted to nine forms of Goddess Durga

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The nine-day Shardiya, or Shrad Navratri, is an important Hindu festival observed across India. It is devoted to the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Shardiya Navratri is commemorated in the Hindu month of Ashwin, which often falls between September and October on the Gregorian calendar. Out of the four Navratris—Magha (winter), Chaitra (spring), Ashadha (monsoon), … Shardiya Navratri: Devoted to nine forms of Goddess Durga

Mysore: The royal city

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Mysore, now officially known as Mysuru, is a small city tucked in the foothills of the western ghats in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is a city of royal heritage and rich culture as it served as the capital of the Mysore Kingdom for almost 6 centuries under the Wodeyar Dynasty. It still maintains … Mysore: The royal city

September 27 New York & Dallas E – Edition

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Rs 525-crore bank fraud case against Cox and Kings

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case of alleged Rs 525-crore bank loan fraud against the promoters and directors of Cox and Kings. The case was registered on the basis of a complaint by Yes Bank. The lender has complained that the travel company submitted manipulated records to get credit facilities from … Rs 525-crore bank fraud case against Cox and Kings

India pips Japan in Asia power index, ranks third

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India ranks third in the annual Asia Power Index, released by an Australian think-tank, surpassing Japan on the back of strong post-COVID 19 economic growth, while China’s power appeared to plateau just below the United States. The Sydney-based Lowy Institute has put the US at the top of its Asia Power Index with a score … India pips Japan in Asia power index, ranks third

Global debt hits record $312 trillion, with climate finance a challenge: IIF

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New York (TIP)- Global debt hit a record high of $312 trillion at the end of the second quarter, driven by borrowing in the United States and China, data from a banking trade group showed. The Institute of International Finance (IIF), a financial services trade group, said on Wednesday that global debt rose by $$2.1 … Global debt hits record $312 trillion, with climate finance a challenge: IIF

Sensex, Nifty hit record high for 6th straight session

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New Delhi (TIP)- Benchmark stock market indices continued their upward tick to hit a record high for the sixth session led by a rally in IT stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex added 67.47 points to 85,903.59, while the NSE Nifty50 gained 14.70 points to 26,230.75 as of 9:25 AM. Infosys topped the list of Nifty50 … Sensex, Nifty hit record high for 6th straight session

Astronomers see inflated planet outside solar system

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Astronomers from the University of Arizona, alongside an international research team, have used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to observe the atmosphere of the exoplanet WASP-107b, revealing groundbreaking findings about its atmospheric asymmetry. This hot, inflated planet, similar in size to Jupiter but only a tenth of its mass, exhibits significant east-west asymmetry, making … Astronomers see inflated planet outside solar system

Astronomers detected biggest black hole jets ever seen

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The largest known black hole jets, 23 million light years across, have been discovered in the distant universe. This pair of particle beams launched by a supermassive black hole is over a hundred times larger than our galaxy, the Milky Way. In 2022, we announced the discovery of one of the largest black hole jets … Astronomers detected biggest black hole jets ever seen

Truecaller introduces auto-block spam feature for iPhone

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Truecaller has introduced a new feature called Auto-Block Spam, specifically for iPhone users, aimed at improving the way unwanted calls are handled. This feature takes Truecaller’s existing spam-blocking capabilities to a new level by allowing users to automatically block calls from known spammers, fraudsters, or telemarketers without having to manually reject them. The new Auto-Block … Truecaller introduces auto-block spam feature for iPhone

Triptan drugs found to be more effective against migraines than newer ones

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Triptan class of drugs are more effective in treating migraine headaches, compared to newer and more expensive drugs, an analysis of nearly 140 clinical trials, involving about 90,000 participants, has suggested. The analysis, published in The British Medical Journal, showed that eletriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, and zolmitriptan were better in relieving pain than the relatively recently … Triptan drugs found to be more effective against migraines than newer ones

Listening to loud music can lead to hearing disorders in young people

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The widespread use of earphones and headphones, especially among younger generations, is becoming a serious public health concern. With many young individuals frequently exposed to loud music for extended periods, the risk of developing noise-induced hearing disorders is on the rise. What was once considered an issue for older populations has now begun affecting people … Listening to loud music can lead to hearing disorders in young people

1 in 3 children, teens globally affected by short-sightedness

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About a third of children and teens around the world are short-sighted, with cases estimated to touch 74 crore by 2050, according to a study that analysed available evidence. Short-sightedness, or myopia, is a common condition of the vision in which one has trouble seeing distant objects clearly. It usually develops in early childhood and … 1 in 3 children, teens globally affected by short-sightedness

Paneer Chaman

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Ingredients 500 gm paneer, 40 gm crushed coriander leaves, 40 gm garlic paste, 2 de seeded green chilli, 1 teaspoon thymol seeds, 3 clove, 1 teaspoon, turmeric, 150 gm fresh cream, 40 gm crushed to paste mint leaves, 30 gm ginger paste, 150 gm sliced onion, 50 gm ghee, 1/2 cup beaten yoghurt (curd) Method … Paneer Chaman

Get rid of smelly armpits

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Body odor is normal, but smelly armpits can sometimes get out of hands. Even regular baths, good amount of perfumes can’t seem to solve this issue. We all know that that the underarm odour can be embarrassing. To solve this discomforting issue, we have listed 6 ways you can get rid of smelly armpits. Anti-bacteria … Get rid of smelly armpits

Make nourishing hair pack at home

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Our hair needs love and care for it to stay healthy and luscious. While we take enough measures to protect our skin, when it comes to our mane, we usually follow the simple oil, shampoo, condition routine. However, if you want well-nourished healthy hair, you need to take an extra effort to maintain your locks. … Make nourishing hair pack at home