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Revision sans vision: On the three Bills that replace the body of criminal laws in India

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New laws have positive features, but bring no path-breaking change in system Law-making in the absence of a significant number of Opposition members does not reflect well on the legislature. The three Bills that replace the body of criminal laws in India were passed by Parliament in its ongoing session in the absence of more … Revision sans vision: On the three Bills that replace the body of criminal laws in India

Terror funding case: Indian held in UK extradited to United States

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LONDON (TIP): An Indian national arrested in London on a provisional American warrant as part of a US-UK coordinated action targeting terrorism financing has been extradited to the US after consenting to face trial in America, the British authorities said on Tuesday, December 19. Madurai-born Sundar Nagarajan (65) was arrested from Hayes in west London … Terror funding case: Indian held in UK extradited to United States

2 Indian-origin men jailed for 34 years in UK for drug smuggling

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LONDON (TIP): Two Indian-origin men have been sentenced to prison in the UK for smuggling cocaine, cannabis and cigarettes into the country hidden in shipments of perishable goods. Anand Tripathi (61) and Varun Bhardwaj (39) were both sentenced to 19 years and 15 years in jail, respectively, after they were convicted in November, following a … 2 Indian-origin men jailed for 34 years in UK for drug smuggling

Indian-origin undercover reporter Balakrishnan Balagopal finds exploitation of care workers in UK

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LONDON (TIP): A UK-based reporter from Kerala who went undercover as a care assistant in a care home for the elderly in north-east England discovered worrying levels of exploitation of staff, many of them recruited from overseas countries such as India. Balakrishnan Balagopal’s report for the ‘BBC Panorama’ investigation, which will be telecast here on … Indian-origin undercover reporter Balakrishnan Balagopal finds exploitation of care workers in UK

Eight-year-old British Indian schoolgirl chess prodigy named Europe’s best female player

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LONDON (TIP): An eight-year-old British Indian schoolgirl has made chess history after being named the “super talented” best female player at a European championship. Bodhana Sivanandan, from Harrow in north-west London, won the European Blitz Chess Championship in Zagreb, Croatia, over the weekend after a winning streak since she took up chess during the COVID … Eight-year-old British Indian schoolgirl chess prodigy named Europe’s best female player

London housing block named after British Indian spy Noor Inayat Khan

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‘It is wonderful that the residents of Camden voted to name the housing block after Noor Inayat Khan”- Khan’s biographer Shrabani Basu. LONDON (TIP): A council housing block in north London has been named after British Indian spy and descendent of Tipu Sultan, Noor Inayat Khan, following a ballot of local residents to choose from … London housing block named after British Indian spy Noor Inayat Khan

Indian American medical student Rijul Maini crowned Miss India USA 2023

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EDISON, NJ (TIP): Rijul Maini, an Indian American medical student from Michigan, has been crowned Miss India USA 2023 at the annual pageant held in New Jersey. Greeshma Bhat of Virginia was declared first runner-up and Ishita Pai Raikar of North Carolina was the second runner-up During the event, Sneha Nambiar from Massachusetts was declared … Indian American medical student Rijul Maini crowned Miss India USA 2023

Indian American entrepreneur Manoj Bhargava named interim CEO of Sports Illustrated

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NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American entrepreneur Manoj Bhargava has been named interim CEO of Arena group, publisher of Sports Illustrated just weeks after the magazine was accused of publishing articles generated by artificial intelligence. He replaces Ross Levinsohn, who was terminated “to improve the operational efficiency and revenue” of the company, Arena Group announced Dec … Indian American entrepreneur Manoj Bhargava named interim CEO of Sports Illustrated

Indian American author Maya Ajmera inducted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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NEW YORK (TIP): Maya Ajmera, Indian American President and CEO of Society for Science and Executive Publisher of Science News has been inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Ajmera was elected in 2022, with 269 other accomplished individuals, drawn from academia, the arts, industry, policy, research and science, and include more than … Indian American author Maya Ajmera inducted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Sikh History This Week- December 15 to December 21

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India in history this Week- December 15 to December 21

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Weekly Horoscope-December 18 to December 24, 2023

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By Chirag Daruwalla – Son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Aries Ganesha says that the beginning of this week will be a bit busy for the people of Aries. At the beginning of the week, more hard work and effort will have to be made to solve the problems related to the workplace. During this time, … Weekly Horoscope-December 18 to December 24, 2023

Birthday Horoscope-December 18 to December 24

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December 18 Ganesha says today will be simple yet serene. No new exciting prospects or projects will arise, but you’ll fall in love with your work and fall in even more love with your partner today. You will feel like an agile person today as you go through the day full of energy and enthusiasm. Your health has finally … Birthday Horoscope-December 18 to December 24

Mahatma Gandhi’s Bust unveiled in Livingstone, Guatemala: A Symbol of Peace and Inspiration

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GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): In a poignant ceremony on December 6, 2023, Ambassador Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, in collaboration with Mayor Daniel Esaú Pinto Peña of Livingstone, unveiled the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Livingstone. The ceremony was attended by members of the Indian diaspora, local dignitaries, and residents of Livingstone, creating an atmosphere of unity … Mahatma Gandhi’s Bust unveiled in Livingstone, Guatemala: A Symbol of Peace and Inspiration

Republic of El Salvador and Lakshmi Capital sign Letter of Intent for Metro line project in El Salvador

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Guatemala City (TIP): In a significant stride toward strengthening infrastructure and economic development in El Salvador, Lakshmi Capital, a Finance Company, and the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation of the Republic of El Salvador signed a Letter of Intent in San Salvador on 4th December 2023. The signing ceremony, graced by the presence of … Republic of El Salvador and Lakshmi Capital sign Letter of Intent for Metro line project in El Salvador

In a tribute to MS Dhoni, no Indian will ever don number 7 jersey

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M S Dhoni’s iconic No. 7 jersey won’t be seen on any other India cricketer. Three years after he hung his boots as an international cricketer, the Indian cricket board, in a tribute to his contribution to the sport, has decided to ‘retire’ the number sported by the World Cup-winning captain. The only other cricketer … In a tribute to MS Dhoni, no Indian will ever don number 7 jersey

Ton-up Surya shines before Kuldeep’s spell sinks S Africa

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Johannesburg (TIP)- Captain Suryakumar Yadav produced a hundred of rare brilliance and Kuldeep Yadav worked his magic with the ball as India registered a comprehensive 106-run series-levelling win over South Africa in the third and final T20I here on December 14. Suryakumar’s 100 off 56 balls that contained seven fours and eight sixes and Yashasvi … Ton-up Surya shines before Kuldeep’s spell sinks S Africa

Hardik Pandya replaces Rohit Sharma as MI captain, franchise loses 400k followers in 1 hour

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Mumbai (TIP)- Mumbai Indians lost 400,000 followers on Twitter an hour within an hour of announcing Hardik Pandya as their new captain ahead of the Indian Premier League 2024 season. Pandya was announced as the new captain of the side on December 15. The former Gujarat Titans captain would be taking over from legendary Rohit … Hardik Pandya replaces Rohit Sharma as MI captain, franchise loses 400k followers in 1 hour

Indian-origin hotel owners arrested for hiding two fugitives ‘hide out room’

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Dakshaben Patel and Harshil Patel charged with making false reports to police officers, a felony DALLAS (TIP): Two Indian-origin hotel owners in the US state of Tennessee have been arrested in the US for allegedly lying to the police about the whereabouts of two fugitives who were hiding inside their building, according to media reports. … Indian-origin hotel owners arrested for hiding two fugitives ‘hide out room’

Kolkata: The city of Joy

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Kolkata, India’s second biggest city, is a perpetually ongoing festival of human existence, concurrently luxurious and squalid, refined and frantic, pointedly futuristic, while beautifully in decay. A vibrant 350-year-old metropolis located on India’s Eastern Coast, the capital of West Bengal thrives on contradictions and imposing spectacles; nothing is commonplace in this city. Famously known as … Kolkata: The city of Joy

Vivah Panchami

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The day of Vivah Panchami is considered a special day in Hinduism. This day is celebrated every year on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magashish month according to Hindu date. Panchami is special in Hinduism because it is believed that Lord Rama and Mother Sita got married on this day. That’s why ‘Vivah … Vivah Panchami

US Fed holds key interest rate steady, signals 3 cuts in 2024

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Washington (TIP)- The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight time, a sign that it is likely done raising rates after having imposed the fastest string of increases in four decades to fight painfully high inflation. The Fed’s policymakers also signaled that they expect to make three quarter-point cuts … US Fed holds key interest rate steady, signals 3 cuts in 2024

Apple’s valuation may soon be more than Europe’s largest stock market

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Technology giant Apple is known to be one of the biggest and most profitable name in the industry. But on Wednesday, December 13, the firm made headlines for making an impact to be remembered on the largest stock market of Europe – France. The French stock market is considered among the big leagues even for … Apple’s valuation may soon be more than Europe’s largest stock market

Amid optimistic trend in global markets, Sensex, Nifty hit record highs

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Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty surged to all-time high levels in early trade on Friday, December 15, amid an optimistic trend in global markets after the US Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged and signalled rate cuts next year. Continuous foreign fund inflows into the equity markets also fuelled the rally in … Amid optimistic trend in global markets, Sensex, Nifty hit record highs

Wholesale price inflation hits an 8-month high of 0.26% in November

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India’s wholesale inflation stepped out of the deflationary zone for the first time since March 2023 as it rose to 0.26 percent in November, data released by the commerce ministry on December 14 showed. Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation was at -0.52 percent in October 2023 and 6.12 percent in November 2022. At 0.26 percent, … Wholesale price inflation hits an 8-month high of 0.26% in November

Cybercriminals likely to execute AI-led cyberattacks, identity attacks in 2024: Report

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Cybercriminals are expected to focus on developing and implementing more AI-powered cyberattacks, targeted ransomware campaigns, and identity attacks, among others, in 2024, a new report said on Friday, December 15. According to cloud-enabled security solutions provider Barracuda Network, as organisations approach 2024, the main concerns appear to be the risk of AI-powered cyberattacks, attackers’ growing … Cybercriminals likely to execute AI-led cyberattacks, identity attacks in 2024: Report

NASA’s cereal box-sized spacecraft shares new details on ‘hot Jupiters’

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A spacecraft the size of a cereal box has collected precise measurements of the atmospheres of large and puffy exoplanets called “hot Jupiters”. As their name suggests, hot Jupiters are gas giants like our own Jupiter. These planets, however, hug much closer to their home stars, completing an orbit roughly once every several Earth days. … NASA’s cereal box-sized spacecraft shares new details on ‘hot Jupiters’

New Apple iPhone app Journal to help you reflect on everyday moments

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Apple has launched a new iPhone app called Journal that will help users reflect and practice gratitude through journaling, which has been shown to improve wellbeing. With Journal, users can capture and write about everyday moments and special events in their lives, and include photos, videos, audio recordings, locations, and more to create rich memories. … New Apple iPhone app Journal to help you reflect on everyday moments

Sun emits X-class solar flare; most powerful detected in years

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The Sun emitted an incredibly strong solar flare that peaked at 10.30 PM IST on Thursday, December 14, The flare was classified as an X2.8 flare and was the most powerful one detected since 2017. Solar flares usually happen when powerful magnetic fields in and around the Sun “reconnect.” They are classified on the basis … Sun emits X-class solar flare; most powerful detected in years

5 minutes of physical activity can be valuable in late-stage lung cancer: Study

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Lung cancer affects more individuals each year than any other malignancy. Nonetheless, a new study led by Curtin University revealed that people with incurable forms of the condition may survive longer if they engage in less than five minutes of physical activity per day. From the time of their diagnosis, 89 patients with incurable lung … 5 minutes of physical activity can be valuable in late-stage lung cancer: Study