Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh, Swapnil Kusale, Aman Sehrawat, and the Indian hockey team contributed to the six medals, including a silver and five bronze, that India won in the Paris 2024 Olympics, ranking the country in the 71st place on the medals tally. While the six medals gave many reasons to celebrate, India’s … India’s medal winners and near misses
Raksha Bandhan is observed to acknowledge the sublime bond between siblings. Brothers promise to protect their sisters while sisters wish for their brothers’ immortality while tying a sacred thread ‘rakhi’ around the wrist of their brothers. The festival is celebrated on the day of the full moon in the month of Shravana, according to the … Raksha Bandhan: Sublime bond between siblings
Well known for its juicy strawberries, lush evergreen forests, breezy weather, and picturesque vistas, Mahabaleshwar is the most popular hill station in the Sahyadri Mountain Ranges. Flocked by locals and tourists alike, it is just 285 kilometers from Mumbai and 120 kilometers from Pune. Bound by valleys, this verdant picnic spot is a nature lover’s … Mahabaleshwar: A hill station in Western Ghats
Newport Beach (TIP)- Starbucks, struggling with weak demand and disgruntled investors, said Tuesday that CEO Laxman Narasimhan is stepping down after a little more than a year in the job. The Seattle coffee giant said Brian Niccol, the chairman and CEO of Chipotle, will become Starbucks’ chairman and CEO on September 9. Starbucks shares jumped … Starbucks replaces its CEO Laxman Narasimhan, names Chipotle chief to head the company
Industry bodies representing the Real estate investments trusts (REITs) and alternate capital on Monday came in support of embattled Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch facing allegations by US short-seller Hindenburg Research of having stakes in obscure offshore funds linked to Adani group. New York-based Hindenburg Research has released a new set of documents to substantiate … Hindenburg allegations: Sebi chief gets backing of REIT, industry bodies
New York (TIP)- U.S. stocks hit a near two-week high on August 13 after softer producer prices data reinforced bets of an interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September. U.S. producer prices increased less than expected in July as a rise in the cost of goods was tempered by cheaper services, indicating that inflation … Indexes rise as softer producer prices data boosts rate-cut bets
Instagram is reportedly working on allowing users to share real-time updates with their friends on a map. The new feature, which has been in the pipeline since February, is being rolled out for testing in a few small markets, according to a report by The Verge. With this feature, Instagram users can share text or … Instagram testing new feature to let users keep friends updated on their location
A recent study indicates that Mars might hold vast amounts of water beneath its surface, potentially enough to form a global ocean. The research, released on Monday, is based on seismic data from NASA’s Mars InSight lander, which recorded over 1,300 marsquakes before ceasing operations two years ago. According to lead scientist Vashan Wright from … Mars may have enough underground water to form a global ocean: New study
Right now, Apple Intelligence is limited to just the top-trim iPhones—the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. It is expected to be available across the iPhone 16 series, which should help Apple democratise its AI efforts to more users. Now, a new report from Bloomberg suggests that Apple Intelligence is also coming … iPhone SE 4 to surprise users with Apple Intelligence, a feature that’s missing even on iPhone 15
A new mice study may have found an association between an enzyme and memory loss in elderly people, an advance that can someday pave the way for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The brain’s capacity to incorporate new information gets weaker with old age. The elderly can not only remember new information but … Mice study finds clues to age-related memory impairment
Following a diet rich in proteins may help lower the risk of death among people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), claims a study. About 850 million people worldwide are estimated to have kidney disease, and most live in low-income and lower-middle-income countries. The study led by researchers from Karolinska Institute and Stockholm University in Sweden … Protein-rich diet may lower mortality risk in kidney disease patients: Study
The dengue vaccine Qdenga, pre-approved by the World Health Organization in May, has shown more than 50 per cent efficacy in reducing the number of cases, with lasting effects and a good safety profile, according to a review of 19 studies. The “first comprehensive global” review, covering more than 20,000 participants, found that upon receiving … Pre-approved by WHO, Qdenga dengue vaccine shows 50 pc efficacy, lasting effects: Study
Sugar is one of the best natural beauty ingredients to exfoliate your skin. Sugar scrubs are mild and help remove dead skin. They also help rejuvenate the skin by cleaning all the dirt from the skin pores. Honey, Green Tea And Sugar Scrub Brew some green tea with leaves and not bags. Add 2 tablespoons … Homemade scrubs with sugar for skin exfoliation
Ingredients – 1/2 cup almonds, 1/2 cup suji, 2 tsp ghee, 1/2 cup sugar – 1 1/2 cups water, 8 peach halves, chopped, 1-2 peach halves, sliced for garnish Method – Blanch the almonds in boiling water for 5 minutes, peel, and slice. Reserve – Place sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to … Suji Halwa
The beauty industry, long painted with brushes of glamour and artifice, is undergoing a shift. Clean beauty, as a movement, is rewriting the narrative, challenging conventional formulations with a potent blend of nature’s wisdom and conscious practices. In India, with its rich Ayurvedic heritage and growing awareness, this transition resonates deeply, shaping the way consumers … Ingredients to avoid in your clean skincare routine
Hollywood star George Clooney has vehemently ruled out a future collaboration with David O Russell, the director of his 1999 hit “Three Kings”. In a joint interview with frequent collaborator and friend Brad Pitt for GQ Magazine, the two stars discussed their ideal working environment in terms of colleagues. “The older you get, time allotment … George Clooney won’t collaborate with David O Russell again
Todd Haynes’ queer drama may not be the first project Joaquin Phoenix has walked out of at the last minute. In fact, The Hollywood Reporter suggests he threatened to do so even on Ridley Scott’s period drama Napoleon last year, in which he played the titular role. Joaquin’s demand on Napoleon The report states, “The … Joaquin Phoenix threatened to leave Napoleon unless makers met this condition
While Brad Pitt’s professional career continues to thrive, with him now gearing up for his film ‘F1’, his personal life is a tumultuous journey at the moment. While he is in a happy relationship with jewellery executive Ines de Ramon, he is also fighting an ugly legal battle with wife Angelina Jolie over some disputed … Brad Pitt’s girlfriend Ines offers an olive branch to Angelina Jolie
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Sunday credited late filmmaker and frequent collaborator Yash Chopra for bringing him to the 77th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, where he was honoured with the gala’s prestigious Pardo alla Carriera award-Locarno Tourism award. A day after he became the Indian film personality to receive the award for his … I’m sitting in Locarno because of Yash Chopra: Shah Rukh Khan
Salim-Javed, the legendary screenwriters who revolutionised Indian cinema in the 1970s with films such as ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Sholay’ and ‘Deewar’, will reunite to pen a new feature project, Javed Akhtar, one-half of the duo, announced on August 13. The industry stalwart made the announcement during the trailer launch of the upcoming Prime Video docuseries ‘Angry Young … Javed Akhtar announces new collaboration with Salim Khan: ‘We will write one more film together’
Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu is happy with the response her latest film Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba is getting and said she is already looking forward to what all can be done in the next part. Taapsee said, “Doing a sequel is always tricky because the first one comes with no expectations and if people like … Taapsee in a happy space
Thanks world leaders for greetings NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 11th address to the nation from the Red Fort, highlighted the achievements and plans to lay down the roadmap for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by the year 2047. PM Modi gave a renewed push to the BJP’s ideological aim of a Uniform … Punishment given for crimes against women should be publicized, says PM Modi in his address to the Nation on 78th Independence Day
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-38) officially announced she is running to become the 46th Comptroller of New York City in 2025. If elected, the Assemblywoman will become the first woman of color elected to the post in the 225-year history of the post’s existence. Upon announcing her campaign, Rajkumar said: “Every win … Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar officially announces run for 46th Comptroller of New York City
Mr. Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, Consul General of India, on July 23, 2024 sat with The Indian Panorama Chief Editor Prof. Indrajit S Saluja for an interview. It was the day when the Interim Budget was presented in the Indian Parliament by India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Seetharaman. Our conversation began with my request for the Consul … A Conversation with Mr. Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, Consul General of India in New York
Chandigarh (TIP)- Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the chief of Sirsa’s Dera Sachcha Sauda, has been granted a 21-day furlough again. This will be the second time this year that he was granted a break from his jail sentence. During the time he would be out of jail, the rape-convict godman would stay in his Dera … Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim gets 21-day furlough again
New Delhi (TIP)- In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court on Tuesday, August 13, ruled that “bail is the rule and jail is an exception” principle was applicable even to special laws, including anti-terror laws such as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, which contains stringent provisions making it difficult for an accused to get … ‘Bail is rule, jail exception’ principle applies even to special statutes: Supreme Court
New Delhi (TIP)- The Supreme Court on Tuesday, August 13, closed the contempt case against yoga guru Ramdev and Acharya Balakrishna, accepting their undertakings to stop issuing misleading advertisements and other claims regarding Patanjali Ayurved Ltd products. A petition filed by Indian Medical Assosiciation which approached the Supreme Court in 2022 against disparaging remarks by … Patanjali ads: Relief for Ramdev, Acharya Balakrishna as Supreme Court closes contempt case
Kolkata (TIP)- The Supreme Court on Wednesday, August 14, observed that it cannot grant immediate interim bail to Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is seeking release from jail in connection with a corruption case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the excise policy case. A bench of justices Surya Kant and … SC says no immediate interim bail to Kejriwal, issues notice to CBI
A captain of the Indian Army from the 48 Rashtriya Rifles was killed, and four terrorists were believed to be gunned down during an ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Wednesday, August 14. According to officials, the captain was leading the charge at Shivgarh Dhar in Assar in Doda. The encounter broke … Doda encounter: Indian Army captain killed in J-K, operations underway