Thiruvananthapuram (TIP)- Sanju Samson would expect passionate home support to lift his game even as India fret over Axar Patel’s fitness when they wind up their T20 World Cup preparations in the fifth and final T20 International against New Zealand here on Saturday, Jan 31. India were in experimental mode in the fourth T20I at … 5th T20: Samson’s form, Axar’s fitness concerns for India
Quinton de Kock celebrated his 100th Twenty20 international with a century as he powered South Africa to a seven-wicket victory over the West Indies on January 29. De Kock hit a career-best 115 off 49 balls with a borrowed bat from Dewald Brevis. Ryan Rickelton finished the rout with a career-best 77 not out off … De Kock’s hundred in his 100th T20 leads South Africa to series win over West Indies – A
Melbourne (TIP)- The 38-year-old Djokovic will have his latest shot at a record 25th major triumph – the sole unfulfilled ambition of his illustrious career – after the Serb came from behind to beat two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner 3-6 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-4 at 01:30 local time. Spain’s Alcaraz earlier came through 6-4 7-6 … Djokovic & Alcaraz win 5-set epics to reach Australian Open final
Perched at an altitude of about 1,890 meters in Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district, Kausani is a hill town defined by stillness. Wrapped in pine forests, terraced fields, and endless Himalayan skies, it offers travelers not excitement but elevation-of thought, of breath, of perspective. Often called the “Switzerland of India,” Kausani’s beauty lies in its restraint. It … Kausani: Where the Himalayas pause to breathe
Magha Purnima, the radiant full-moon day of the Hindu month of Magha (January-February), is not merely a date on the religious calendar-it is a deeply transformative spiritual threshold. Marking the culmination of the sacred Magha Snan period, this auspicious Purnima is believed to dissolve accumulated karmas, sanctify human life, and gently guide the soul toward … Magha Purnima: The sacred full moon of purification, charity and inner awakening
Gold suffered its biggest slide in four decades and silver posted a record intraday decline in a stark reversal of the rally that lifted prices to all-time highs. Gold fell more than 12 percent to slump below $5,000 an ounce in its biggest intraday decline since the early 1980s. Silver plunged as much as 36 … Gold, silver plunge as wild swings, record losses rattle metals markets
New Delhi (TIP)- India’s economy is projected to grow by 6.8-7.2 per cent in the fiscal year starting April, the government’s pre-Budget Economic Survey said on Thursday, January 29, reaffirming the country’s status as the world’s fastest-growing major economy despite trade risks and global volatility clouding the outlook. The forecast for 2026-27 is slower than … India to retain fastest growing economy tag with 6.8-7.2% expansion next fiscal: Eco Survey
NEW YORK (TIP): The Indian Consulate celebrated the 77th Republic Day with Flag Hoisting by Consul General Binaya Srikanta Pradhan. He read the Hon’ble President of India’s Address to the Nation, highlighting the timeless values of the Constitution and the vital role of citizens at home and the Indian diaspora abroad in building a Developed … Indian Consulate in New York Celebrated Republic Day despite of inclement weather
NEW DELHI (TIP): India marked its 77th Republic Day on January 26 with a spectacular parade along Kartavya Path, blending military strength, rich cultural heritage and diplomatic symbolism. The ceremonial event unfolded before an audience of nearly 77,000 people, including the chief guests—European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa—underscoring … India Celebrates 77th Republic Day with Grand Display of Military Strength, Culture and Global Engagement
MINNESOTA(TIP): The Trump administration charged former CNN anchor Don Lemon and eight others with civil rights violations, after he and other reporters covered a protest at a church where an ICE official is a pastor. The journalist’s lawyer said he was taken into custody in Los Angeles overnight, adding that his work covering the protest … Former CNN Anchor Don Lemon Arrested
The crowd gathered in freezing temperatures after Bruce Springsteen performed at an anti-ICE concert in the city MINNEAPOLIS (TIP): Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis on Friday, January 30, 2026, in the latest show of anger over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, as a prominent U.S. journalist was charged over his coverage … Thousands rally in Minneapolis as immigration anger boils
Using observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in a patch of the sky covering almost three times the area of the full moon, scientists have created the most detailed cosmic map to date of the mysterious substance called dark matter that accounts for most of the stuff that populates the universe. Ordinary matter … Map of dark matter’s distribution in universe unveiled
OpenAI may be quietly preparing its boldest consumer-facing experiment yet, and it has little to do with chatbots answering questions. People familiar with the matter told Forbes that the company is working on an early version of a social network designed around a single promise, which is basically conversations led by real people and not … OpenAI is secretly building a social network, master plan to catch bots leaked
Astronomers have unearthed a tantalising exoplanet candidate that could mirror Earth in size and orbit, orbiting a Sun-like star just 146 light-years away. Dubbed HD 137010 b, this rocky world, slightly larger than our planet, sits at the chilly outer edge of its star’s habitable zone, where liquid water might exist under the right atmosphere. … Earth 2.0 discovered outside Solar System. But, there is a bad news
You go to bed on time. You clock a full eight hours. Yet morning arrives-and instead of feeling refreshed, you wake up groggy, heavy-eyed, and already exhausted. By mid-afternoon, fatigue creeps back in, coffee becomes a necessity, and by evening you’re drained all over again. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Feeling tired despite … 8 hrs of sleep and still drained? What your body is trying to tell you
Obesity affects the human body in various ways, and one among them is its impact on brain function. A recent study has revealed that the impact on brain function depends not only on how much fat the body carries, but also on where it is stored. This links pancreatic fat and ‘skinny fat’ body types … Where your body stores fat may affect your brain more than your weight
Adverse effects on health due to emissions from the world’s plastics system, including greenhouse gases, air-polluting particles and toxic chemicals released from production, could more than double by 2040, compared to levels in 2016, if current trends continue, according to a study. The study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal, also highlighted that the … Health impacts due to plastics worldwide may double by 2040: Lancet study
Walking away from a toxic relationship is not weakness-it is courage in its quietest, bravest form. Whether the bond was emotionally draining, controlling, dismissive, or manipulative, leaving it often marks the beginning of a deeper struggle: how to heal, how to trust again, and how to find yourself after losing pieces along the way. For … Healing after a toxic relationship: How to let go, reclaim yourself
Soft, fluffy idlis soaked in hot, aromatic sambhar-Sambhar Idli is a wholesome dish that brings together protein, lentils, vegetables, and gentle spices in one satisfying bowl. Light on the stomach yet full of flavor, it’s loved by all ages. Ingredients Idli batter – as required (store-bought or homemade) For Sambhar Toor dal (arhar dal) – … Sambhar Idli: A South Indian comfort classic
If your skin has been looking dull, flat, or exhausted lately, it’s trying to tell you something. Long hours, stress, changing weather, poor sleep, and inconsistent skincare can quietly drain the skin of its natural glow. The good news? You don’t need complicated routines or expensive treatments to bring it back. A few mindful habits … From Dull to Dewy: Simple ways to wake up tired skin
New Delhi (TIP)- Bangladesh’s toppled leader Sheikh Hasina has denounced her country’s election next month after her party was barred from participating in the polls, raising fears of wider political division and possible unrest. In a message published by The Associated Press news agency on Thursday, Jan 29, Hasina said “a government born of exclusion … Exiled leader Hasina denounces upcoming Bangladesh election after party ban
Pakistan’s security forces killed five terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in a joint operation in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. Three civilians, including two women, were also killed and several others were injured during the operation, which lasted around ten hours, local police confirmed late night. The operation was carried out … Pakistan security forces kill 5 TTP terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Direct air connectivity between Pakistan and Bangladesh resumed after 14 years, with Biman Bangladesh Airlines operating its inaugural Dhaka-Karachi flight, Dawn reported. The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said in a statement that the Bangladeshi carrier landed at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport on Thursday, Jan 29, night, after more than a decade and received a traditional … Pakistan-Bangladesh direct flights resume after 14 years
Islamabad (TIP)- Pakistan’s military is undergoing a major transformation in multiple domains, Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir said on Jan 29, reaffirming that they remain fully prepared to defend the country’s territorial integrity against all threats. Munir made the remarks during a visit to Bahawalpur Garrison, where he was briefed on various … Pakistan’s military undergoing major transformation: Asim Munir
Kyiv (TIP)- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday said that his country is ready to cease strikes on Russian energy infrastructure if Moscow also adheres to such a halt proposed by US President Donald Trump. During a conversation with journalists reported by Ukrainian media outlets, Zelenskyy said that the topic of an energy truce between … Ukraine will reciprocate if Russia halts attacks on energy sectors, says Zelensky
Washington (TIP)- US President Donald Trump said it was “very dangerous” for the UK to do business with China, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to the country. The US president was reacting to agreements aimed at increasing business and investment between the UK and … Trump says ‘very dangerous’ for UK to do business with China
At least 170 civilians were killed in more than 400 military air strikes in Myanmar during its recent two-month election period, the United Nations said on Friday, highlighting deepening violence amid a widely criticised vote under junta rule. The UN rights office said “credible sources” had verified that 170 civilians lost their lives in some … Myanmar military air strikes killed at least 170 civilians during voting period: UN
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has defended his government’s plan to grant legal status to undocumented residents in an exchange with billionaire Elon Musk on social media platform X, telling him, “Mars can wait”. The plan approved on Jan 27 by Mr Sanchez’s leftist government could regularise around 500,000 undocumented workers, in a break with … Spanish PM tells SpaceX’s Musk ‘Mars can wait, humanity can’t’ in defence of migrant move
In the biggest scandal to rock Norway’s monarchy, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit goes on trial next week accused of raping four women, as well as drug and assault offences. Marius Borg Hoiby, Mette-Marit’s 29-year-old son from a relationship before she married Crown Prince Haakon, has been charged with a total of 38 counts, … Son of Norway crown princess to stand trial for rape
Istanbul (TIP)- Iran is prepared for the resumption of talks with the United States, but they should be fair and not include Iran’s defence capabilities, Iran’s chief diplomat said on Friday, Jan 30, as regional powers work to prevent military conflict between the two foes. US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he planned to … Won’t budge over defence capabilities: Iran on N-talks