JERUSALEM (TIP)- Israel said on Friday, Jan 30, that it will reopen the pedestrian border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt over the weekend, marking an important step forward for U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan. COGAT, the Israeli military body in charge of coordinating aid to Gaza, said in a statement that … Israel reopening Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure
In a recent interview, actor Rani Mukerji weighed in on household dynamics and gender roles, remarking that wives should raise their voices while speaking to their husbands. The comment has since triggered a wave of backlash online, with several social media users criticising the actor for normalising shouting within a relationship. During a conversation with … Rani Mukerji faces backlash over ‘wives should raise voices at husbands’ remark
Talwiinder Singh Sidhu, a Punjabi indie music artist, has captured widespread attention for his distinctive style and enigmatic presence. Gaining traction in the music industry through viral hits and public appearances alongside Bollywood actor Disha Patani, Talwiinder’s rising profile has led to increased interest from fans. Known for wearing a painted skeleton mask during performances … Who is Talwiinder Singh, Disha Patani’s rumored masked boyfriend?
Actor Ranveer Singh, a few months ago, faced criticism for mimicking the Daiva scene from Rishab Shetty’s film Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 during a public event. Now, as per NDTV, an FIR was on Wednesday registered against Ranveer at the High Grounds Police Station in Bengaluru. Ranveer has been accused of insulting Hindu … FIR filed against Ranveer Singh in Bengaluru for mimicking Daiva scene from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara
Actor-turned-director Kristen Stewart has criticised Hollywood for its treatment of female actors, saying the film industry does not give them any agency. In a recent interview, Kristen called how actresses are treated like “puppets” in Hollywood. Speaking with Variety, Kristen, who is turning director with The Chronology of Water, spoke about the treatment meted out … Actresses are ‘treated like puppets’ in Hollywood, claims Kristen Stewart
Actor Amber Heard makes a poignant appearance in the new documentary Silenced, which premiered at the World Cinema Documentary Competition section at Sundance. But the actor wants to amplify that this is not her story to tell, because she did not really have a choice. “This is not about me. I have lost my ability … Amber Heard confronts intense public scrutiny and media trial in powerful doc Silenced
Only Lynne Ramsay could inject so much angst, fury and passion into the untranslatable pain of not being seen. Her cinema is so alive and so sensory, from Ratcatcher to You Were Never Really Here, and in her latest offering, she adapts Ariana Harwicz’s novel to blistering effect. It is irksome that the film has … Die My Love: Jennifer Lawrence delivers a stunning performance
Dhemaji (TIP-Cl aiming that the demography of Assam changed during Congress rule, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the BJP-led government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working to reverse the trend. Addressing the closing ceremony of the 10th Mising Youth Festival organised by Takam Mising Porin Kebang (All Mising Students’ Union) at … 64 lakh infiltrators entered Assam in Congress rule: Amit Shah
New delhi (TIP)- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday, January 30, met Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine, and discussed the Gaza peace plan, evolving regional developments and bilateral development cooperation. One of the key takeaways from the meeting was that Shahin flagged the importance the … EAM Jaishankar, Palestinian counterpart discuss Gaza peace plan, ties
The Delhi High Court on Friday , Jan 30, issued notices to the Union government, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, which operates IndiGo Airlines, in response to a public interest litigation challenging the aviation regulator’s decision to allow relaxations under the revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) framework. During … Delhi High Court Issues Notice on PIL Challenging DGCA’s FDTL Relaxations
New Delhi (TIP)- A day after the Economic Survey called for re-examining the RTI law, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday asked whether it was RTI’s turn to get murdered after MGNREGA’s “killing”. In a post on X, Kharge accused the Union government of systematically weakening the RTI Act and unleashing a climate of terror … Is it RTI’s turn to get murdered? asks Kharge
The Maharashtra Crime Investigation Department (CID) has started its probe into the plane crash in Baramati that killed Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others, an official said on Friday, Jan 30. The state police have issued orders about the CID probe into the accidental death case registered at Baramati in Pune district, following … CID Begins Probe Into Baramati Plane Crash That Killed Ajit Pawar
New Delhi (T IP)-Declaring the right to dignified menstrual health as part of the right to life and education under the Constitution, the Supreme Court on Friday directed all states and Union Territories to provide free oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins to girl students and functional, gender-segregated toilets for all the students. In a landmark judgment to … Menstrual health is fundamental right: SC orders free sanitary pads, separate toilets in schools
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar for Guru Ravidas Jayanti on Sunday, Feb 1, threatening emails were received by three to four schools in the city. Although the emails were sent to schools, they specifically mentioned a threat to Dera Ballan. One email reportedly stated: “Full respect … Threat email received for Dera Ballan ahead of PM Modi’s Punjab visit
The Centre on Sunday (January 25) announced the Padma Awards for 2026, approving a total of 131 civilian honors across the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri categories. The list comprises five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri awards, and includes names from fields such as public life, arts, cinema, literature, … Padma awards 2026: Dharmendra, Rohit Sharma, Mammootty among 131 named
Three distinguished Indian-Americans have been named among the recipients of India’s prestigious Padma Awards 2026, the Government of India announced on the eve of Republic Day. The honours recognize outstanding contributions in medicine and sports, and will be conferred by the President of India at a ceremonial function later this year. Padma Bhushan for Dr. … Three Indian-American luminaries among Padma Award honorees
By Mabel Pais “What the New Jersey Symphony has established, bringing music to the Garden State in schools and in six different cities, is a sincere accomplishment. And it’s never been better.” – nj.com Ludwig van BEETHOVEN’s iconic Fifth Symphony will be performed on February 26, 27 and March 1, 2026 and his equally popular … EXPERIENCE THE INGENUITY OF BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH & SIXTH SYMPHONY MASTERWORKS
TORONTO (TIP): “As Prime Minister Carney says, we are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition. That means we must move quickly to deepen and enhance partnerships in every corner of the globe and use the natural advantages and resources we have to build Canada Strong. “As one of the largest and fastest-growing … Canadian Energy Minister says he is pleased to work with India
NEW DELHI/TORONTO (TIP): Energy ministers of India and Canada have reaffirmed the immense importance that energy security and diversity of supply have in the safety, well-being, and economic vitality of both countries. They held a bilateral meeting last week and launched the renewed Canada-India Ministerial Energy Dialogue. Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas of … India, Canada revive Ministerial Energy Dialogue
TORONTO (TIP): The fear of extortion continues to escalate as the local, provincial and federal agencies continue to grope in the dark without finding any substantial solutions to the problems that have been spreading their tentacles to communities across Canada, especially those with a significant Indian immigrant population. The worst hit are the affluent members … Extortions and transnational crime worry the Indian community in general, and Sikhs in particular
Investment opportunities in AI, Ag-Tech, Quantum, Photonics, Higher Education and Healthcare Discussed Largest Trade Mission from State of Washington to visit India SEATTLE, WA (TIP): In partnership with Montana World Affairs Council and ZOHO, Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted the second edition of Invest India Business Forum at the Bell Harbor International Conference … Invest India Business Forum in Seattle showcases Indian Pomegranates, Araku Coffee
By Mabel Pais ‘AN IDEAL HUSBAND,’ OSCAR WILDE’s classic play, will be played at The Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres of The Storm Theatre Company (stormtheatre.com) (Peter Dobbins, Artistic Director). The performance will take place at 502 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 (@ 10th Avenue). Performances begin on Thursday, … OSCAR WILDE’S ‘AN IDEAL HUSBAND’ PLAYS IN NY THEATRE
The arrest of Don Lemon, a former CNN anchor and one of the most recognizable faces of American broadcast journalism, is far more than an isolated legal episode involving an individual reporter. It is a moment of deep national reckoning. It forces Americans to confront an uncomfortable but unavoidable question: Is the United States drifting … When the Fourth Pillar Is Shackled: Don Lemon’s Arrest and the Alarming Erosion of American Democracy
“As India and Indonesia march toward our common vision of Developed India 2047 and Golden Indonesia 2045, we do so as comprehensive strategic partners. By strengthening our bilateral ties and leading the Global South through economic performance and social inclusion, we will brave the current geopolitical storm with greater resolve and fortitude.” Much like Indonesia, … India-RI ‘gotong royong’: Persevering geopolitical storms together
Sustaining deeper ties will entail compromises on both sides in the long run “It is not just Brussels that is investing heavily in new relationships. New Delhi is also looking to diversify markets in the wake of the punitive tariffs imposed by the US. There is a mutual recognition of the value of a close … Litmus test for India-EU bonhomie
India cannot afford to continue with the urban-industrialization model that has created global crises “The key reform the Indian economy requires is a reform of the design and governance of a business enterprise. Workers, whether on farms or in factories, must be the owners of the enterprises in which they work so that they earn … There’s more to growth than GDP
By Astrologer Chirag Daruwalla Aries Ganesha says this week, you will face some new experiences in your life. Your sensitivity and deep thinking will prove to be important for you at this time. At the workplace, the importance of teamwork will increase. Collaboration with colleagues will give you many new possibilities. In your personal … Weekly Horoscope-January 26, 2026 to February 1, 2026
Book Review by Usha Akella “Mega events such as the Mahakumbh… bring upon us the realization that humankind has one unifying divine core,” writes Yakub Mathew in his recently released coffee table book, ‘Seeking the Infinite’. In our times, wherein one feels pressured to cast her/his lot with Left or Right—and other fractured polarities—and be … Mahakumbh: A Mighty Event, A Mighty Book
Inderjit Singh Bindra, IAS Retd. and a former BCCI president has passed away aged 84 in New Delhi. Prabhjot Singh, a former Sports editor with The Tribune who has had a long association with Mr. Bindra pays him his tribute. He was not only a doyen of Indian cricket, an administrator par excellence who commanded … Inderjit Singh Bindra, a multifaceted bureaucrat who built Punjab, cricket and sports
BUCHAREST (TIP): The Embassy of India in Bucharest, in collaboration with Global Logitech, an innovative Indian company based in Brașov, organized a dynamic pre-event on 14 January 2026 at the prestigious University of Transylvania in Brașov, Romania. This forum served as an inspiring prelude to the upcoming AI Summit in India, scheduled for February 2026. … Embassy of India and Global Logitech Host Successful AI Pre-Event in Brașov