Mumbai (TIP)- The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday, Feb 8, decided to keep policy rate unchanged for the sixth time in a row as it maintains a tight vigil on inflation. The rate increase cycle was paused in April last year after six consecutive rate hikes aggregating to 250 basis points since May 2022. … RBI maintains status quo, keeps key policy rate unchanged
Airtel Payments Bank has experienced a remarkable surge in new customers applying online for various services, including bank account openings and FASTags, over the past few days, according to its chief executive officer Anubrata Biswas, PTI reported. While Biswas did not explicitly confirm a direct correlation to users shifting from Paytm Payments Bank following the … Paytm’s loss is Airtel’s gain? Airtel Payments Bank sees spike in new customers
The Indian festival of Basant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja, marks the beginning of the spring festival. The festival typically takes place between the end of January and the beginning of February. This year, Basant Panchami falls on Wednesday, February 14. According to legend, Kalidasa had intended to commit suicide by drowning himself in … Basant Panchami
Located in the state of Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal is one of the most famous honeymoon destinations in India. A Lakeside resort town of Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal has a beautiful climate, mist-covered manicured cliffs and waterfall that come together to create the ideal setting for a perfect getaway. Kodaikanal means ‘the gift of the forests’. Nestled … Kodaikanal: The Princess of hill stations
GLEN COVE, NY (TIP): Former Congressman Tom Suozzi, today, held a press conference in response to his opponent, Mazi Pilip, taking an outrageous partisan stance and siding with her extreme GOP party bosses in the House and their mission to play politics with people’s lives by coming out against the Senate’s bipartisan border deal. The … Suozzi Holds Press Conference Calling Out Pilip’s Outrageous Partisan Stance on Bipartisan Border Bill
ALBANY, NY (TIP): Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new consumer protection law that will go into effect on February 11, 2024. This new law will amend and clarify New York’s existing credit card surcharge law. The NYS Division of Consumer Protection assists aggrieved consumers in the marketplace and the New York State Attorney … Governor Hochul announces new law to clarify disclosure of credit card surcharges goes into effect Sunday, February 11
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Consul General Binaya S. Pradhan, with his deputy Dr. Varun Jeph on his side, held an interaction with Indian community members on February 2, 2024. The meeting was one of the several planned to know the community. Mr. Pradhan welcomed the members of the Indian community and emphasized the need for … Consul General of India at New York interacts with Indian community members
If you have grown up with social media, chances are you have taken more photos in the last couple of decades than you will ever remember. When mobile phones suddenly became cameras too, social media turned into a community photo album, with memories kept online forever and ever. Or so we thought. In 2019, MySpace … We are living in a ‘digital dark age’, here’s how to protect your photos, videos and other data
Internet giant Google has named what it said are some of the worst offenders in the surveillance software industry and called on the United States and its allies to do more to rein in the sale and misuse of spy tools. Spyware firms often say their products are meant for the use of governments for … Google calls out spyware firms and advocates for tighter regulation
Following the triumphant landing of Chandrayaan-3 near the lunar south pole, India is charting a bold course for its future in lunar exploration. The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has set its sights on a series of more complex and ambitious lunar missions, aiming to eventually send astronauts to the Moon by 2040. Union Minister … India has plan to explore the Moon beyond Chandrayaan-3
LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): Eminent physician Dr. Inderpal Singh Chhabra has taken over as President of AAPI-QLI , a chapter of national AAPI. AAPI of Queens and Long Island is a Not-for-Profit Organization, representing all Physicians of Indian Origin in Queens and Long Island, NY. It was started in June 1995, under the leadership of … Dr. Inderpal Singh Chhabra Takes Over as President of AAPI-QLI
With a substandard and a sedentary lifestyle, popping medicines has become a part our everyday humdrum. We don’t even think twice before gulping down a Saridon or a Crocin but what we don’t realize is how toxic such dependence can become. ‘Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food’, said Hippocrates. So, here … Natural painkillers in your kitchen
While viruses are typically viewed as harmful to health, a subset of viruses residing in the gut might play a crucial role in stress regulation. According to a new study, this discovery contributes to the growing body of evidence indicating that interactions between the gut and the brain influence human behaviour. This research potentially paves … Viruses living in human gut play a quiet role in stress management, finds study
Replacement heart valves that grow inside the body may be a step closer to reality. Researchers at the Imperial College London and Harefield Hospital in the UK have developed a novel treatment that harnesses body’s natural repair mechanisms to build a living heart valve. The results are published in the journal Communications Biology. “The aim … New heart treatment to help grow a replacement valve inside body
Aloe Vera, the modest houseplant is a ‘miracle,’ wonder plant, often hiding in plain sight. Having been around and used as a medicinal herb, it nourishes the body from the inside – it is rich in nutrients, aids in improving digestion and even boost immunity. Aloe Vera can be used topically too, i.e., its gel … Aloe vera benefits for face and skin
INGREDIENTS 8 chicken thighs, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon, coriander powder, salt as required, 40 curry leaves, 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon tamarind extract, 1 tablespoon finely chopped curry leaves, 4 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 2 cloves, minced garlic, 2 sliced green chilli, 1 medium chopped … Pepper Roast Chicken
Be the boss of your TV remote and turn it off According to a Food Quality & Preference study, people who dine in a loud and noisy setting are less likely to really taste what they’re eating. People tend to overlook the subtle flavours of the food and eat more when they eat while watching … Non-gym weight loss tips
The pre-production of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, is reportedly in full swing. As per an India Today report, Ranbir will undergo extensive vocal training to play the part of Lord Ram in the film as Nitesh wants Ranbir to sound ‘different’. The film also stars Sai Pallavi and Yash as Sita and Ravan, … Ranbir Kapoor undergoes extensive vocal training for Ramayana
Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s ‘Fighter’ is currently running in theatres. It released on January 25. Now, ahead of the much-awaited Valentine’s Day, the film’s director Siddharth Anand treated the viewers with yet another track. Titled ‘Bekaar Dil’, the makers will release the song in theatres on February 9. The makers of ‘Fighter’ are gearing … Hrithik-Deepika’s ‘Fighter’ song ‘Bekaar Dil’ added to film 2 weeks after release
The trailer of director Michael Zaiko Hall’s Peter Five Eight, starring Kevin Spacey, Rebecca De Mornay, Jet Jandreau and Jake Webber, was released on Tuesday. The film marks a comeback for Kevin, who was cleared in a UK court in July last year for sexually assaulting four men. The trailer sees him play a hitman … Kevin Spacey returns to big screen as hitman in Peter Five
Tom Holland is making a theatre comeback with Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet. The Spider-Man star will return to London’s West End for his role as Romeo Montague in a new theatrical production. Starting Saturday, May 11, Romeo and Juliet will run through Saturday, August 3, at Duke of York’s Theatre in London. It is … Spider-Man actor to star in Romeo and Juliet
Hollywood actor-couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie are set to star together in an upcoming horror film. Titled Together, the movie will be directed by debutant writer-director Michael Shanks. Though the details of the plot have been kept under wraps, the movie is based around co-dependency and will be told in a unique way. Franco … Alison Brie, Dave Franco to feature in horror film ‘Together’
Margot Robbie-starrer Barbie was the biggest blockbuster of last year. The actor who also produced the film, has now opened up about overcoming ‘actor crisis’ filming began on Barbie in an interview with Los Angeles Times. Writer-director Greta Gerwig also recalled the time when the actor was having a meltdown on the prospect of taking … ‘I’d spent years trying to get Barbie going’: Margot Robbie
Prime Video recently announced that actor, producer and entrepreneur Alia Bhatt has come onboard as executive producer for its upcoming Amazon Original series, Poacher. An investigative crime series based on true events, Poacher, unearths the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history. Emmy-award winning filmmaker Richie Mehta has created, written and directed the series, which … Alia Bhatt comes onboard for crime series Poacher as executive producer
Esha Deol and husband Bharat Takhtani announced their divorce after 11 years of marriage. The couple issued a joint statement saying that the separation is “amicable”. Esha is the daughter of Bollywood couple Dharmendra and Hema Malini. “We have mutually and amicably decided to part ways. Through this shift in our lives, the best interests … Esha Deol announces divorce after 11 years of marriage
New Delhi (TIP)- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, speaking in the Lok Sabha on Friday, Feb 9, attacked Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, calling the National Advisory Council (NAC) headed by her an “unconstitutional” body which took decisions that “ruined the economy” during the UPA regime. She apportioned blame on Sonia and her MP son Rahul Gandhi … Decisions of Sonia-led panel ruined economy, says FM
New Delhi (TIP)- The Rajya Sabha on Friday passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024. The law which aims to curb irregularities in public examinations was passed by the Lok Sabha on February 6. Union Minister for Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh, replying to the debate … RS passes Bill to curb exam malpractices, paper leaks
Haldwani/New Delhi (TIP)- Six “rioters” were killed in violence that broke out over the demolition of an illegally built madrasa, officials said as curfew remained enforced in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani town. More than 60 persons were hurt on Thursday, Feb 8, as local residents hurled stones and petrol bombs at municipal workers and the police, forcing … Madrasa demolition sparks violence in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani, 6 dead
New Delhi (TIP)– The Election Commission on Friday said nearly 97 crore Indians will be eligible to vote in this year’s Lok Sabha elections. It also said over two crore young electors in age group of 18 to 29 years have been added in the voters’ list. There has been a six per cent increase … India has nearly 97 crore voters now, up 6% from 2019, says EC
The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money laundering case against former Mumbai NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede taking cognisance of a CBI FIR in an alleged Rs 25-crore bribe demand from superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s family to spare his son in a drugs case, official sources said Saturday, Feb 10. The central agency has booked … Money laundering case against NCB ex-top cop for Rs 25-crore bribe demand from SRK’s family