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Biden requests $105 billion in emergency funds for Israel, Ukraine and other crises

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Biden administration formally asked Congress for $105 billion in emergency funding on Friday, including $10.6 billion in military support for Israel and $61.4 billion to continue providing weapons and economic assistance to Ukraine as it battles Russia, New York Times reports. The request also includes about $9 billion in humanitarian assistance … Biden requests $105 billion in emergency funds for Israel, Ukraine and other crises

Hardeep Nijjar’s killing: Australian intel chief says ‘no reason to dispute’ Canadian PM Trudeau’s claim

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MELBOURNE (TIP): Australia’s domestic intelligence chief has said that he has “no reason to dispute” Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s claim of the Indian government’s role in the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June this year, according to IANS. The accusations, which came last month, kicked up a diplomatic row between India and … Hardeep Nijjar’s killing: Australian intel chief says ‘no reason to dispute’ Canadian PM Trudeau’s claim

Consul General of India at New York Randhir Kumar Jaiswal  has been appointed  Spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs

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I.S. Saluja NEW YORK (TIP): Randhir Kumar Jaiswal, currently Consul General of India at New York,  will succeed the current MEA spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi, who has been appointed as the next Ambassador/Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva. A 1998 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS)  officer, Mr. Jaiswal, … Consul General of India at New York Randhir Kumar Jaiswal  has been appointed  Spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs

As Ukraine war drags on, US arms firms make a killing

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The US sold military hardware, services and technical data to its clients worth $153.7 bn in 2022, up from $103.4 bn the year before. “With the deterioration of global security, particularly after the commencement of the Ukraine war, US arms sales have been on the rise. Last year, US defense companies reaped huge dividends selling … As Ukraine war drags on, US arms firms make a killing

Prioritizing America: The Non-Desirability of American Intervention in Foreign Conflicts

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The non-desirability of American intervention in foreign conflicts must be viewed through the lens of prioritizing the American people and making the nation stronger. The costs of military interventions, both in terms of finances and human lives, are staggering. These resources could be better used to address pressing domestic needs and improve the well-being of … Prioritizing America: The Non-Desirability of American Intervention in Foreign Conflicts

Dr. Manohar Singh Gill, a doyen of Punjab and Punjabiyat

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Manohar Singh Gill, Former chief election commissioner and Union Minister of State has passed away. He was admitted to Max Hospital, New Delhi where he breathed his last on October 15. He was a doyen of Punjab and Punjabiyat. Farmers and farming were very dear to his heart. It was he who conceptualized “Apni Mandi”, … Dr. Manohar Singh Gill, a doyen of Punjab and Punjabiyat

Embassy of India in Guatemala Celebrates Gandhi Jayanti and UN International Day of Non-Violence on 2nd October 2023

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GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): The Embassy of India in Guatemala marked the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, and the United Nations International Day of Non-Violence on 2nd October 2023. The event was held at the Embassy premises in Guatemala City, where Ambassador Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, members of the Indian community, and embassy officials came together to … Embassy of India in Guatemala Celebrates Gandhi Jayanti and UN International Day of Non-Violence on 2nd October 2023

Embassy of India in Guatemala Celebrates Hindi Diwas

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GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): The Embassy of India in Guatemala celebrated Hindi Diwas with remarkable zeal and enthusiasm, fostering the rich cultural tapestry of India on 14 October 2023. The event was a resounding success, with a diverse array of participants, including local Guatemalan nationals, showcasing their passion for the Hindi language. Hindi is an Indo-Aryan … Embassy of India in Guatemala Celebrates Hindi Diwas

PULITZER PRIZE WINNING JOURNALISM ICONS SHARE

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By Mabel Pais To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their landmark book, ‘All The President’s Men,’ the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes journalism icons Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, The Washington Post journalists for a conversation moderated by Jonathan Alter. ‘All The President’s Men,’ uncovered the real story behind the Watergate break-in and … PULITZER PRIZE WINNING JOURNALISM ICONS SHARE

ARTIS-NAPLES INVITES YOU TO 15TH ANNUAL FILM FEST

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By Mabel Pais Artis-Naples, Florida presents for its 15th annual edition the Naples International Film Festival (NIFF), October 26-29, 2023. This year, NIFF will include 57 films (12 narrative features, 10 documentary features and 35 short films) representing eight countries, with several of those films including in-person post-screening filmmaker Q&A conversations. Select filmmakers will also … ARTIS-NAPLES INVITES YOU TO 15TH ANNUAL FILM FEST

INDY SAINI RIDES AGAINST THE TIDE

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By Mabel Pais WOMEN IN THE FRONT SEAT Dir/Writ/Co-Prod/Cine: Maninder K. (Indy) Saini; 2023; Doc; 1h 14m  ‘Women in the Front Seat’ from filmmaker Indy Saini captures the growing movement of women hitting the throttle and riding into the wind, breaking social norms and shattering stereotypes about women and women riders. The film is about … INDY SAINI RIDES AGAINST THE TIDE

Kohli sniffs at Tendulkar’s record as India slay Bangla Tigers by 7 wickets

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Pune (TIP)- The legend of Virat Kohli continued to grow exponentially as he reached within handshaking distance of Sachin Tendulkar’s world record of 49 hundreds during India’s walk-in-the-park seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in a World Cup game on October 19. Kohli, who plans 50-over chases with a precision of a surgeon, remained unbeaten on 103 … Kohli sniffs at Tendulkar’s record as India slay Bangla Tigers by 7 wickets

Pandya’s injury throws a spanner in India’s plans

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Pune (TIP)- When the television camera zoomed into the Indian dressing room during the drinks break after the 17th over of the India innings, it captured the worried face of captain Rohit Sharma sitting next to his allrounder Hardik Pandya, surrounded by coach Rahul Dravid, batting coach Vikram Rathour and other members of the support … Pandya’s injury throws a spanner in India’s plans

Dussehra: Triumph of good over evil

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Dussehra and Vijay Dashmi represent different names for the same Hindu festival, observed on the tenth day of the Ashvin month in the Hindu calendar. This significant festival symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is alternatively referred to as Dasara, Dashain, and Navratri Puja in different regions. It is going to be celebrated … Dussehra: Triumph of good over evil

Alwar: The Tiger Gate of Rajasthan

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Alwar is the first major city that comes while travelling from Delhi to Rajasthan and is uniquely located at 150 km south of Delhi and 150 km north of Jaipur. Alwar is a hub of tourism with forts like the Bhangarh fort, lakes, nature reserves like Sariska Tiger Reserve and heritage havelis. Apart from being … Alwar: The Tiger Gate of Rajasthan

Messi earns $20.4 million under contract with Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami

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Lionel Messi’s annualised compensation from his Major League Soccer contract with Inter Miami is just over $20.4 million, the MLS Players Association said. Messi earns more than the entire payroll of all but three other MLS teams and twice as much as every player combined on Orlando City. The 36-year-old star has a $12 million … Messi earns $20.4 million under contract with Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami

‘Ice And Fire’: NASA shares fascinating photo of ‘cosmic reef’ taken by hubble telescope

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Space agency NASA routinely captures stunning images of our universe, leaving space lovers mesmerized. The Instagram handle of NASA is a treasure trove for those who love to watch educational videos and fascinating images showcasing Earth and space. On Monday, NASA shared two images captured by its Hubble telescope showing a ”cosmic reef’ 163,000 light-years … ‘Ice And Fire’: NASA shares fascinating photo of ‘cosmic reef’ taken by hubble telescope

X will start charging new users $1 per year: Elon Musk

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Elon Musk on Wednesday said that in order to tackle bots, new X users will need to pay $1 per year to post on the platform, although they can read other posts for free. The company is rolling out the test of this new programme in New Zealand and the Philippines, before it launches it … X will start charging new users $1 per year: Elon Musk

WhatsApp rolls out passwordless logins with passkeys on Android

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Meta-owned WhatsApp has announced to roll out support for a password-less passkey feature to all Android users. The move will help WhatsApp users on Android bid goodbye to insecure and even annoying two-factor SMS authentication. “Android users can easily and securely log back in with passkeys. Only your face, finger print, or pin unlocks your … WhatsApp rolls out passwordless logins with passkeys on Android

Dabur India subsidiaries face cases in US, Canada over cancer allegations

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New Delhi (TIP)- Homegrown FMCG major Dabur on Wednesday said its three foreign subsidiaries are facing cases in federal and state courts in the US and Canada. The three Dabur India subsidiaries facing cases are Namaste Laboratories LLC, Dermoviva Skin Essentials Inc. and Dabur International Ltd, according to a regulatory filing. As per the filing, … Dabur India subsidiaries face cases in US, Canada over cancer allegations

Oil settles up 1% on nagging worries about Middle East

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NEW YORK (TIP)- Oil prices settled higher on October 19 as traders remained nervous that Israel’s military campaign in Gaza could escalate to a regional conflict. Brent futures for December settled up 1%, or 88 cents, at $92.38 a barrel while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures for November, which expire on Friday, settled up … Oil settles up 1% on nagging worries about Middle East

Wholesale inflation in negative zone for sixth month

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Wholesale Price Index-based (WPI) inflation remained negative for the sixth straight month in September due to easing prices of food items, especially vegetables. The WPI was at (-) 0.26% in September as against (-) 0.52% in August. In September last year, it was 10.55%. Inflation in food articles eased to 3.35% in September, after remaining … Wholesale inflation in negative zone for sixth month

Maruti to buy 100% stake in SMG from parent Suzuki

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Maruti Suzuki India has said its Board has approved a proposal to execute a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% equity capital of Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG) from Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC). The auto major has executed the share purchase and subscription agreement (SPSA) with SMC and SMG to acquire 12,84,11,07,500 shares of Rs 10 … Maruti to buy 100% stake in SMG from parent Suzuki

Easy ways of styling wide-leg jeans

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With skinny jeans being officially out of the fashion, it’s time to make space for roomier and wide-leg jeans! Do you know wide-leg jeans were a vibe in the 1970s and they are again a force of nature? This trend is all the rage so we thought of using it for styling different looks. Casual … Easy ways of styling wide-leg jeans

Get pink lips naturally in a week at home

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Having pink lips is a sign of healthy, hydrated lips. However, there are many things that can cause lips to become dry, chapped, and discolored. Some of the most common causes include exposure to the sun, dehydration, smoking, eating spicy foods, and licking your lips. Here are 10 home remedies for pink lips naturally in … Get pink lips naturally in a week at home

Bharuchi Dal

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Ingredients 250 gm urad dal, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 2 medium tomato, 2 medium onion, 1/2 tablespoon dried ginger powder, 1/2 tablespoon chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder, salt as required, 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder Method – Take a chopping board and chop one onion in … Bharuchi Dal

Natural treatment for PCOS: Herbal teas to manage symptoms

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Polycystic ovary syndrome, more commonly known as PCOS, is a condition caused by hormonal imbalance. In this condition, the ovaries produce excessive amounts of androgen, which is the male sex hormone and is found in women in faint amounts. It can lead to irregular periods, fertility challenges, excess facial or body hair growth, weight issues, … Natural treatment for PCOS: Herbal teas to manage symptoms

Buckwheat flour can help shed fat during Navratri

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The festive season binge is here. With Navratri festivities on the go, a variety of special food is being prepared and being devoured. Kuttu ka atta or buckwheat flour is a common variety that is highly consumed during this time. In general, people have started looking for alternative flours that are more healthy and have … Buckwheat flour can help shed fat during Navratri

Fluctuating BP a warning sign for dementia, heart disease: Study

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Fluctuating blood pressure can increase the risk of dementia and vascular problems in older people, a new study by Australian researchers has warned. Short blood pressure (BP) fluctuations within 24 hours as well as over several days or weeks are linked with impaired cognition, according to University of South Australia (UniSA) researchers who led the … Fluctuating BP a warning sign for dementia, heart disease: Study

Britney Spears writes of abortion while dating Justin Timberlake

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Britney Spears wrote that she had an abortion while dating Justin Timberlake more than 20 years ago, according to a peek inside her hotly anticipated memoir. “If it had been left up to me alone, I never would have done it,” she writes of the procedure, according to the excerpt from “The Woman in Me” … Britney Spears writes of abortion while dating Justin Timberlake