Vin Diesel is considered to be one of Hollywood’s biggest action stars. The actor emerged as a globel sensation with the Fast and Furious franchise. The saga found wide patronage in India with its thrilling action scenes and gripping narrative. Now the trailer of Fast X is out. It is a gripping affair that caters … Fast X: Vin Diesel, Jason Momoa gear up to battle each other
She was the quintessential symbol of sensuality during the ’90s. Even when her iconic number ‘Tip Tip Barsa Paani’ has been recreated by a leading actor (Katrina Kaif) of the recent generation, a majority of netizens opined that the former’s oomph factor can’t be matched. She is none other than, the ‘Mast Mast’ girl Raveena … ‘I was called thunder thighs,’ Raveena on being body-shamed
Actor Deepak Tijori is all set to make his acting comeback with the upcoming romantic film ‘Ittar’. Taking to Instagram, trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the first look motion poster of the film which he captioned, “DEEPAK TIJORI RETURNS TO ACTING WITH ‘ITTAR’… #DeepakTijori will be seen in a new avtaar in #Ittar, a mature … Deepak Tijori makes a comeback with Ittar
Washington (TIP)- A bipartisan resolution was introduced in the US Senate on Thursday, February 16, to recognise Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India, pushing back against Beijing’s military aggression to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control. The resolution condemns additional Chinese provocations, including China’s use of military force to … Arunachal is India’s part, says US resolution; condemns China’s aggression
New Delhi (TIP)- The tentative voter turnout for the 60-member Tripura Assembly today was recorded at 81% with the final figures to be known only by Friday, February 17, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said. The polling passed off “largely violence-free”, the commission said, adding that eligible Bru migrant voters, displaced from Mizoram 26 … Tripura election: 81% voter turnout recorded, EC says polls ‘largely violence-free’
The government has approved three major appointments in the Army. Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar is the new Vice Chief of Army Staff, and the Central and South Western commands – one facing China and the other Pakistan – have got new commanders. Lt General Kumar replaces Lt Gen BS Raju, who has been appointed … Lt Gen MVS Kumar is new Army Vice Chief
New Delhi (TIP)- Patients aged 65 years and above can also register for receiving organs from a deceased donor now as the Centre has made necessary changes in the regulation, official sources said on Thursday, February 16. They also said the Union Health Ministry has recommended all states to remove the domicile criterion so that … Govt eases age limit of 65 to get organs of dead donors
Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw’s car was attacked with a baseball bat by a person after an argument over taking selfies with him outside a luxury hotel at Santacruz in Mumbai, officials said on Thursday, February 16. Following the incident that took place in the early hours of Wednesday, a case of rioting and extortion was … Cricketer Prithvi Shaw’s car attacked in Mumbai after he denies selfies; eight booked
ISLAMABAD (TIP): People in Pakistan woke up on February 16 to the shock of a historic price hike in the prices of petrol and gas as the government tried to appease the IMF for unlocking the critical loan tranche for the cash-strapped country. The “petrol bomb” as the price hike is termed these days, was … Pakistan govt drops petrol bomb on inflation-hit masses to appease IMF for unlocking critical loan tranche
ISLAMABAD (TIP): A rare public show of division within the ranks of Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban emerged in recent days when Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, a powerful government figure, gave a speech seen as an implicit criticism of the movement’s reclusive supreme leader. The Taliban leadership has been opaque since the former insurgents’ takeover of the … Afghanistan: Ruling Taliban display rare division in public over bans
ANTAKYA (TIP): Hamid Yakisikli has waited outside the pile of concrete that used to be his house since an earthquake devastated his home in the ancient city of Antakya. He and his two brothers have endured freezing conditions, in big jackets and wool hats, waiting for rescuers to retrieve the body of their mother, Fatma, … ‘100,000 funerals’: Turkey’s quake survivors wait amid rubble, to search or say goodbye
BEIJING (TIP): Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to Iran, Beijing’s foreign ministry said February 16, as a three-day trip to China by the Islamic republic’s leader drew to a close. Beijing and Tehran reinforced their strong economic ties in 2021 by signing a 25-year “strategic cooperation pact” but have been under … China’s leader Xi Jinping to make state visit to Iran
PARIS (TIP): One-third of all second-hand clothing shipped to Kenya in 2021 was “plastic waste in disguise”, creating a slew of environmental and health problems for local communities, a new report said February 16. Every year, tonnes of donated clothing are sent to developing countries, but an estimated 30 per cent of it ends up … ‘Plastic waste in disguise’: Donated clothing worsening Kenya’s pollution crisis
Margate (TIP): British street artist Banksy’s painting– his gift for Valentine’s Day–was removed by council officials hours after it was unveiled by the artist in Margate in southeast England on February 14. The painting had reportedly appeared on the back of a building just off Grosvenor Place in Margate, Kent. While fans flocked to the … Banksy’s ‘Valentine’s Day Mascara’ mural removed by UK council
BEIJING (TIP): China on February 16 imposed trade and investment sanctions on Lockheed Martin and a unit of Raytheon for supplying weapons to Taiwan, stepping up efforts to isolate the island democracy claimed by the ruling Communist Party as part of its territory. Lockheed Martin Corp. and Raytheon Technologies Corp.’s Raytheon Missiles and Defense are … China sanctions US defence firms Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan sales
Kyiv (TIP): Oleksandra Matviichuk, a Ukrainian rights activist whose NGO was co-winner of last year’s Nobel Peace Prize, called February 16 for the world to “hold Russian war criminals accountable,” in an interview with AFP. “We must break the circle of impunity,” she said, urging the United Nations and the European Union to back Kyiv’s … Ukrainian Nobel winner calls for world to ‘hold Russian war criminals accountable’
KOCHI (TIP): UAE-based entrepreneur from Kerala Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings, has donated Rs 11 crore as aid for earthquake-hit Turkey and Syria. The aid has been handed over to the Emirates Red Crescent that is helping with relief efforts in the region. The fund will be used to support rescue … NRI businessman from Kerala donates Rs 11 crore for earthquake-hit Turkey, Syria
SACRAMENTO (TIP): Members of the penal law enforcement agency in the US state of California are now required to shave their facial hair, regardless of any religious or medical reasons they may have for keeping it, media reports said, a move civil rights activists say was disproportionately targeting religious minorities like the Sikhs and Black … Indian-origin Sikhs in US told to shave or face strict action, slam correctional agency’s discriminatory beard policy
Susan Wojcicki steps down as CEO of YouTube NEW YORK (TIP): Indian-American Neal Mohan will be the new YouTube CEO, as current head Susan Wojcicki has announced to step down after 25 years at the Google-owned company. Currently chief product officer, Mohan became part of Google, the parent company of YouTube, in 2008. He is … Indian American Neal Mohan set to head YouTube
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Four Indian Americans are among 106 new members elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), while three Indians figure among 18 new international members. The seven Indian origin engineers — Shorya Awtar, Anirudh Devgan, TS Ramakrishnan, Anil Sachdev, Vikram S Deshpande, Aniruddha B Pandit, and Raman Sujith — and others in … Four Indian Americans elected to National Academy of Engineering
MICHIGAN (TIP): An Indian-origin owner and operator of three nursing homes in the US state of Michigan had to pay back $69,000 to managers who were not paid their overtime, according to a federal investigation. Amee Patel owned and ran the operations at Chesaning Nursing Center and Detroit-based Beaconshire Nursing Center and Westwood Nursing Center. … Indian American employer Amee Patel ordered to pay $69K overtime
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The influential American Association of Physicians of Indian origin (AAPI) on Monday announced it will hold its 41st annual convention in Philadelphia in July this summer. “It is with great pleasure that we announce that the 41st Annual Convention and Scientific Sessions organized by the American Association of Physicians of Indian origin … Annual convention of Indian-Americans physicians body to be held in Philadelphia
US declaration has 12 points, including that military uses of AI are consistent with international law THE HAGUE (TIP): The United States launched an initiative on Thursday promoting international cooperation on the responsible use of artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons by militaries, seeking to impose order on an emerging technology that has the potential to … US launches artificial intelligence military use initiative
CONCORD, NC (TIP): As part of celebrating Feb 2023 as Black History Month, HSS (Hindu Swamyamsevak Sangh) Concord (North Carolina) chapter organized an event on Sunday, February 5th with Speaking at the well-attended event that included men, women and several young kids, Willie Fleming (Founder & President, IMC-International Minority Coalition) said that the Indian community … Indian Community celebrates Black History Month
Parveen Chopra UNIONDALE, NY (TIP): Navika Group of Companies has acquired two stylish hotels with magnificent views of the New York City skyline from across the Hudson River. The premier commercial real estate company has added EnVue, Autograph Collection by Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott, Port Imperial, Weehawken, NJ, to its stable that already … Navika group acquires 2 stylish hotels with views of NYC skyline
ALBANY, NY (TIP): On Tuesday, February 14, a broad alliance of elected representatives, community organizations, advocates, and MTA riders rallied at the Capitol in support of including funding for the “Fix the MTA” package in the state budget. Advocates, straphangers and elected representatives alike are calling on the one-house budgets to include funding to not … Advocates descend on Capitol to demand full funding for the MTA; rally with legislators
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Several eminent Indian-Americans believe that Republican leader Nikki Haley, who launched her White House bid, has great credentials and leadership skills to be the next president of the US. Haley, 51, formally launched her 2024 presidential bid on Wednesday, casting herself as a younger and fresher alternative to the 20th century politicians … Nikki Haley has all credentials to be next US President: eminent Indian Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The mega commercial plane deal between Air India and Boeing is an opportunity to deepen an already profoundly intertwined relationship between India and the United States, the US said Wednesday, February 15. “It’s an opportunity to deepen what is already a profoundly intertwined relationship based on shared interests, based on shared values, … India-US ties deeper with announcement of Air India-Boeing deal: US
Lael Brainard will now serve as Director of National Economic Council and Jared Bernstein is being nominated as Chair of Council of Economic Advisers WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden has reconstituted his national economic team at the White House but has retained Indian-American adviser Bharat Ramamurti who has been with him since day … Biden reconstitutes his national economic team, retains Indian-American Bharat Ramamurti
I.S. Saluja with Vijay Shah NEW YORK (TIP): Tata Air India, on February 14, relaunched from JFK airport the direct flight from New York to Mumbai. Impressive ceremonies, from seeking Lord Ganesha’s blessings to the beat of the Maharashtrian Dhol Tasha, to exquisite dances, with the usual ribbon cutting, lamp lighting to cutting of the … Air India relaunches direct flight from New York to Mumbai from JFK Airport, New York