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Internationally Renowned Spiritual Master Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj Inspires New York Audiences With Message Of Inner Peace And Meditation

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AMITYVILLE, NY (TIP): Memorial Day weekend audiences on Long Island were deeply inspired by the visit of internationally renowned spiritual Master, best-selling author, and humanitarian Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj, who presented two uplifting programs at the Science of Spirituality Meditation Center in Amityville, NY. Hundreds gathered to hear Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj share … Internationally Renowned Spiritual Master Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj Inspires New York Audiences With Message Of Inner Peace And Meditation

Starmer urged to intervene in ‘rigged’ Indian prosecution of British human rights activist

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LONDON (TIP): Four senior lawyers, including the former attorney general Dominic Grieve, have written to Keir Starmer urging him to request that Indian prosecutors drop charges against the British national Jagtar Singh Johal on the basis that continued prosecution would be in manifest breach of the double jeopardy rule which prevents someone being tried twice … Starmer urged to intervene in ‘rigged’ Indian prosecution of British human rights activist

Indian American 14-year-old Shrey Parikh Crowned the champion of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): In a breathtaking display of linguistic mastery, 14-year-old Shrey Parikh from Rancho Cucamonga, California, was crowned the champion of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday, May 28 night. The eighth grader secured his victory during a high-octane spell-off—the competition’s tie-breaking format—at the DAR Constitution Hall. Parikh successfully navigated 32 words … Indian American 14-year-old Shrey Parikh Crowned the champion of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Byju’s founder sentenced to jail in Singapore, says order is ‘procedural.’

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The ruling marks the most serious legal setback yet for the founder of Byju’s, once one of India’s most valuable startups SINGAPORE (TIP): A Singapore court sentenced Byju Raveendran, founder of Byju’s, to six months in jail for contempt of court over alleged non-compliance with disclosure orders, but the entrepreneur said the ruling was “procedural”, … Byju’s founder sentenced to jail in Singapore, says order is ‘procedural.’

Join the Celebration of America at 250: A Historic Opportunity for All

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In 2026, the United States of America will celebrate a milestone few nations have had the privilege to witness—the 250th Anniversary of its Independence. Two and a half centuries ago, a bold experiment in liberty, democracy, and human dignity was launched. Through triumphs and trials, wars and peace, prosperity and adversity, America has emerged as … Join the Celebration of America at 250: A Historic Opportunity for All

British Sikh man claiming self-defense use of knife found guilty of murder in UK

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LONDON (TIP): A 23-year-old British Sikh man who claimed using a large knife he carried for religious reasons in self-defense was on Thursday, May 28, convicted of the murder of an 18-year-old student in south-east England. Vickrum Digwa was found guilty of fatally stabbing Henry Nowak five times with the 21-cm blade as the Southampton … British Sikh man claiming self-defense use of knife found guilty of murder in UK

India’s strategic dilemma: from non-alignment to multi-alignment

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The lawless acts and events of the Trump 2.0 era have become a testbed of strategic autonomy “The special and privileged strategic partnership with Russia, civilizational relationship with Iran and membership of BRICS have all been targeted by the US. India’s lead role in the Quad, three-decade old multi-layered defense ties with the US and … India’s strategic dilemma: from non-alignment to multi-alignment

Nehru’s legacy of science & right to question

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Scientific temper refers to a way of thinking rather than a specialized body of knowledge On the death anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, was born on November 14, 1889, and died on May 27, 1964 “Beyond ideas, Nehru translated vision into structure … Nehru’s legacy of science & right to question

How Iran has unified Israel’s regional rivals

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Anxieties about Iran’s missile capabilities, proxy networks and nuclear ambitions have quietly accelerated new patterns of security cooperation across West Asia and the Caucasus For decades, Israel imagined itself as a lonely fortress in a hostile West Asia. Today, however, a quieter reality is emerging: an undeclared regional coalition stretching from the Caucasus to the … How Iran has unified Israel’s regional rivals

US, Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and launch nuclear talks

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President Donald Trump still needs to sign off on the emerging memorandum of understanding WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement on Thursday to extend the ceasefire in the three-month-old war by 60 days and launch talks on Iran’s nuclear program, according to a US official familiar with the matter, says … US, Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and launch nuclear talks

White House pushes Congress to approve $250 bill with Trump’s image

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The White House is pushing Congress to approve a $250 bill bearing Donald Trump’s portrait, the US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said, which would require changing longstanding federal law that prohibits any living person from appearing on US currency. Speaking from the White House at a news conference, Bessent said the bill … White House pushes Congress to approve $250 bill with Trump’s image

Bashir Badr: Urdu poetry loses its master, verses live on

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NEW YORK (TIP): Renowned Indian Urdu poet Dr. Bashir Badr passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at his residence in Bhopal. He was 91 years old and had been battling prolonged health issues, including dementia, for several years. His son, Taiyeb Badr, confirmed that he breathed his last at approximately 12:15 PM. Badr was … Bashir Badr: Urdu poetry loses its master, verses live on

Canadian Punjabi climber Ajaypal Dhaliwal becomes 1st from community to summit Everest

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CHANDIGARH / BRAMPTON (TIP): Ajaypal Singh Dhaliwal, a Canadian of Punjabi origin based in Brampton, Ontario, has become the first Canadian Punjabi to summit Mount Everest, surviving a near-fatal descent from the world’s highest peak. Dhaliwal reached the 8,848.86-metre summit on May 20 as part of a record-breaking day when 274 climbers scaled Everest from … Canadian Punjabi climber Ajaypal Dhaliwal becomes 1st from community to summit Everest

Kudremukh: Western Ghats trekker’s paradise with misty peaks

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Popular and named after a mountainside that resembles a horse’s face, Kudremukh is famous for its biodiversity and scenic beauty. A popular hill-station among the Bangalore crowd, Kudremukh is actually a hill range in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. Kudremukh Peak is a paradise for trekkers and naturists alike, with its mountainous paths and floral … Kudremukh: Western Ghats trekker’s paradise with misty peaks

Amy Schumer opens up about ‘botched’ colonoscopy

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Amy Schumer was living her best single life when a medical mishap threw a wrench in. Months after her breakup with husband Chris Fischer in December last year, the “Trainwreck” star admits she is feeling less like herself due to a “botched colonoscopy”. The procedure did not go quite as planned, leaving the notoriously candid … Amy Schumer opens up about ‘botched’ colonoscopy

Ambassador of India Reinforces Expanding India–Moldova Partnership During Official Visit to Chișinău

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BUCHAREST (TIP): Ambassador of India to Romania and concurrently accredited to the Republic of Moldova, Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, concluded a substantive official visit to Chisinau from 8–9 May 2026. During the visit, he held high-level engagements with Moldovan government officials, international financial institutions, regulatory authorities, municipal leadership, and the Indian student community. The visit … Ambassador of India Reinforces Expanding India–Moldova Partnership During Official Visit to Chișinău

Embassy of India, Bucharest Hosts “Circular Economy & Waste Management Forum”

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BUCHAREST (TIP): Embassy in collaboration with Ubuntu World, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Green Pack, Romania successfully organized the “Circular Economy & Waste Management Forum” in hybrid format on 7 May 2026 at the Embassy premises in Bucharest. The Forum brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, sustainability experts, financial institutions, and businesses … Embassy of India, Bucharest Hosts “Circular Economy & Waste Management Forum”

Embassy Hosts India–Romania Hybrid B2B Event on Textile and Apparel Cooperation

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BUCHAREST (TIP): Embassy of India successfully organized an India–Romania Hybrid Business-to-Business (B2B) Meeting on Textile and Apparel Cooperation on 15 May 2026 bringing together Indian and Romanian stakeholders to explore opportunities for enhanced collaboration in the textile and apparel sectors. The event witnessed participation from Indian and Romanian companies, industry representatives, and business stakeholders, reflecting … Embassy Hosts India–Romania Hybrid B2B Event on Textile and Apparel Cooperation

Avtar Singh Tari, Del Mudher given lifetime achievement award

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NAIROBI (TIP): It was a gala event designed to mark the completion of the glorious 100 years by the oldest sports club of Sikhs outside India. Known by different names—Khalsa Club, Khalsa Union, and Simha Club—since its inception in the early 20th century, the Sikh Union Club in Nairobi has come to be known as … Avtar Singh Tari, Del Mudher given lifetime achievement award

Sports Ministry proposes jail terms for doping traffickers

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New Delhi (TIP)- The Indian Sports Ministry has initiated proceedings to amend the National Anti-Doping Act to impose jail terms on individuals involved in the trafficking, sale, and supply of prohibited substances in India. The ministry has published a draft of the amendments on its website for consultation and feedback. It has invited all stakeholders … Sports Ministry proposes jail terms for doping traffickers

Drums and tears: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates Saudi league title, X post goes viral

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They said he went to the desert to retire. They said the hunger would fade, buried under the weight of a 200-million-euro contract and the twilight of a legendary career. But on a sweltering Thursday night at Al-Awwal Park, as the final whistle blew to confirm Al-Nassr as the Saudi Pro League champions, Cristiano Ronaldo … Drums and tears: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates Saudi league title, X post goes viral

CSK crash and burn in Ahmedabad, exit IPL 2026 with 89-run loss to Gujarat Titans

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Ahmedabad (TIP)- Chennai Super Kings’ IPL 2026 campaign ended up in smoke as Gujarat Titans condemned them to an 89-run loss in Ahmedabad on Thursday, May 21. With the loss, CSK finished the season with just 12 points from 14 matches and officially got eliminated from the tournament. This was the third consecutive year that … CSK crash and burn in Ahmedabad, exit IPL 2026 with 89-run loss to Gujarat Titans

Ganga Dussehra: Celebrating the divine descent of Mother Ganga

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Ganga Dussehra, one of the most sacred festivals in Hindu tradition, marks the divine descent of Goddess Ganga from heaven to Earth. Celebrated on the tenth day of the waxing moon in the Hindu month of Jyeshtha, the festival holds immense spiritual significance for millions of devotees across India. It is believed that on this … Ganga Dussehra: Celebrating the divine descent of Mother Ganga

US mortgage rates climb to 6.51% reaching their highest level since last summer

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New York (TIP): The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate has surged to its highest point in nearly nine months this week, significantly increasing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers during what is traditionally the busiest period for the housing market. Freddie Mac, a major mortgage buyer, reported Thursday that the benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage climbed … US mortgage rates climb to 6.51% reaching their highest level since last summer

India-US partnership driven by trust and shared economic growth: Piyush Goyal

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New Delhi (TIP): India and the US are working more closely than ever, with both countries complementing each other in areas such as technology, defence, innovation and manufacturing, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, May 21. Speaking at the Annual Leadership Summit of the American Chamber of Commerce in India in … India-US partnership driven by trust and shared economic growth: Piyush Goyal

Why economists say rupee at 100 against $ is not a crisis for India

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New Delhi (TIP): The rupee has been on a roller-coaster ride in recent months, sliding sharply against the US dollar as the global oil shock deepens and tensions in West Asia continue to disrupt energy markets. With crude oil prices remanding above $100 per barrel amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, many economists now believe … Why economists say rupee at 100 against $ is not a crisis for India

Ancient moonpocalypse may explain Neptune’s odd moon Nereid

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Neptune’s moon Nereid may be the sole survivor of an ancient moonpocalypse. A new study suggests that the strange satellite was born in a steady, circular orbit around Neptune, then tossed into its current elongated orbit during a chaotic encounter with a Pluto-sized body that ejected or pulverized all its sibling moons. This idea counters … Ancient moonpocalypse may explain Neptune’s odd moon Nereid

OpenAI’s AI solves 80-year-old maths problem, marking major breakthrough for artificial intelligence

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For decades, one of mathematics’ most famous unsolved problems quietly frustrated some of the world’s brightest minds. Now, OpenAI says one of its AI models has cracked it — not with step-by-step human guidance, but autonomously. The breakthrough involves the “planar unit distance problem,” a mathematical question first posed by legendary mathematician Paul Erds in … OpenAI’s AI solves 80-year-old maths problem, marking major breakthrough for artificial intelligence

From Omni world model to Gemini 3.5 and smart audio glasses, biggest announcements from Google IO 2026

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At its annual Google I/O 2026 developer conference, Google made one thing very clear — the company wants AI to become the centre of almost everything people use online. From Search and YouTube to Gmail, Docs and even smart glasses, Google spent most of its keynote showing how artificial intelligence is slowly turning into a … From Omni world model to Gemini 3.5 and smart audio glasses, biggest announcements from Google IO 2026

Why filtered RO water may become dangerous before you drink it

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Most people believe that once water passes through an RO purifier, it becomes completely safe to drink. But a new study by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras suggests that the real danger may begin after the water is filtered. The study found that many households may unknowingly contaminate purified water because of … Why filtered RO water may become dangerous before you drink it