As India marks its 75 years of independence, search giant Google has found its way to narrate the story of India’s achievements online. Google, on Friday, launched an online project,’ India ki Udaan’ that will take the netizens to the rich culture and heritage of India through its rich archives and featuring artistic illustrations. The … Google’s ‘India Ki Udaan’ to show India’s milestones on 75 yrs of Independence
Kyiv (TIP): Orthodox chants of mourning resounded in a packed central Kyiv cathedral on August 5 as Ukraine buried an agricultural tycoon with his wife after they were killed in a missile strike that hit his home last weekend. OleksiyVadaturskyi, co-founder and director of one of Ukraine’s largest agricultural holdings, was killed with his wife … Ukraine buries agricultural ‘titan’ killed in missile strike
Johannesburg (TIP): More than 80 men suspected of the gangrapes of eight women and the armed robbery of a video production crew in the South African town of Krugersdorp, west of Johannesburg, appeared in court on. The men were arrested at an abandoned mining site following the rapes and robbery near the disused mine. The … 80 men arrested for gangraping 8 models shooting a music video in South Africa
London (TIP): The family of a comatose British boy at the centre of a life-support battle said on August 3 that it has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights in a last-ditch bid to stop a hospital ending his treatment. Archie Battersbee, 12, was found unconscious at home with a ligature over his … Parents of boy on life-support go to European court in a bid to stop hospital ending his treatment
Nescopeck (Pennsylvania) (TIP): Fire tore quickly through a house in Pennsylvania, killing seven adults and three children and horrifying a volunteer firefighter who arrived to battle the blaze only to discover the victims were his own family, authorities said. The three children who died were ages 5, 6 and 7, Pennsylvania State Police said in … 7 adults, 3 kids dead in Pennsylvania house fire; criminal probe under way
Ottawa (TIP): Canada said on August 5 it would temporarily ban the import of restricted handguns from August 19 in a move designed to indirectly achieve goals of a gun control legislation proposed in May. The import ban would stay in place until a national freeze on handguns comes into force, the Canadian government said … Canada to ban handgun import until gun control law is cleared
By Mabel Pais Kaushiki Chakraborty’s SAKHI in Concert August 13, 7PM Carnegie Hall 881 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019 Sangeet Natak Academy Awardee KAUSHIKI CHAKRABORTYwith her all-female group SAKHI Thought Process Coming from the country that’s called BHARAT MAA (India) following the spiritual path of GANGA MAA (river Ganges). Inspired by the numerous Devis … CELEBRATE INDIA@75 AT FESTIVAL OF INDIAN MUSIC
Steps to limit freebies or to discourage populism should come through Parliament A general concern over ‘freebies’ pushing the economy to ruin or unviable pre-election promises adversely affecting informed decision-making by voters seems reasonable. However, few will disagree that what constitutes ‘freebies’ and what are legitimate welfare measures to protect the vulnerable sections are essentially … Sop or welfare debate: On freebies
Nassau County’s ongoing mission to address the opioid addiction crisis is one of the most important and most heart-wrenching issues I contend with as a mother and the ranking member of the Nassau County Legislature’s Health & Social Services committee. It is a merciless and unforgiving scourge has touched nearly all our lives. As Nassau … Where’s Nassau’s Plan for Opioid Settlement Funds?
CHARLOTTE (TIP) : Indian American Dimple Ajmera who became the first Asian-American and youngest woman to be elected to Charlotte, North Carolina City Council in 2017, has been re-elected. In the at-large race on July 27, Dimple Ajmera edged out fellow Democrat Braxton Winston to finish first. Ajmera received 16.55 % of the votes to … Indian American Dimple Ajmera re-elected Charlotte City Councilor at-large
DALLAS (TIP): Gowri Natarajan Sharma, has become the first person of color and the first Indian American to be elected president of the board of trustees of Dallas Museum of Art (DMA), among the 10 largest art museums in America.Sharma, former vice president, was unanimously elected president of the board of trustees with 12 elected … Indian American Gowri Natarajan Sharma elected president of Dallas arts museum
NEW YORK (TIP): Dr. Ponisseril Somasundaran, an Indian American professor of engineering at Columbia University, has been elected Chair of the Hoover Board of Award commemorating the civic and humanitarian achievements of engineers. Named in honor of Herbert Hoover, who led the effort to feed millions of Belgian and French refugees during World War I, the … Indian American Professor Dr. Ponisseril Somasundaran elected chair of Hoover Board of AwardIndian American Professor Dr. Ponisseril Somasundaran elected chair of Hoover Board of Award
If we look at what BJP was under the long leadership of Atal Behari Vajpayee who was India’s Prime Minister three times and we look at what BJP has become under the leadership of Narendra Modi who is in his second term as Prime Minister, we find a huge contrast. Vajpayee was a life-long, humble … Vajpayee’s BJP Vs Modi’s BJP
India needs grassroots, representative politics, not identity politics Even the Hindi heartland would dump Hindutva if a credible alternative offers hope and change. “Even when political Hinduism is pitted against political Islam — as in certain constituencies of Telangana or Kerala — or where another religious ideology is at play, as during Punjab’s latest by … Democracy and Hindutva
India’s record on violations against Journalists has been among the worst in recent times. A nation, said to be the “beacon of hope” and the “largest democracy” in the world dropped eight laces to 150 — out of 180 countries — on the World Press Freedom Index compiled by the Paris-based Reporters Without Borders (RSF) … Assault on Media Continues across the Globe
“History is not the past. It is the present. We carry our history with us. We are our history. If we pretend otherwise, we are literally criminals.” – James Baldwin July 29 Birthday – Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) was born in Dovia, Italy. He ruled Italy from 1922-1943, first as prime minister and then as “Il … History This Week-July 29 to August 4
By Chirag Daruwalla Aries Ganesha says, you’ll work tirelessly this week to fulfill the task at hand on time. You could encounter setbacks and letdowns at employment this week. You’ll want to be more cautious with your itinerary this week since this will affect you. Your economic circumstances will get better, and your salary will … Weekly Horoscope-August 1 to August 7, 2022
By Chirag Daruwalla – Son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla August 1 Ganesha says you strike the ideal balance between religion and reason. You’ll spend a lot of time travelling in the upcoming year. You will be fascinated by both music and literature, and you can find tranquility through listening to music. It makes you feel … Birthday Horoscope-August 1 to August 7, 2022
Neeraj Chopra, who won India’s first-ever silver medal in World Athletics Championships a couple of days ago, has been ruled out of the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham due to an injury. Neeraj had complained of discomfort in his groin after the 88.13m throw that earned him the silver medal in the men’s javelin … Neeraj Chopra ruled out of Commonwealth Games 2022 due to injury
Port of Spain (TIP)- India beat West Indies by 119 runs via DLS method in a rain-hit third ODI to complete a 3-0 whitewash against West Indies here. Opting to bat, India posted 225 for three in 36 overs with opener Shubman Gill scoring an unbeaten run-a-ball 98 and skipper Shikhar Dhawan hitting a 74-ball … India beat West Indies by 119 runs in 3rd ODI, clinch series 3-0
Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer saga seems to have taken a fresh twist as the Manchester United ace has reportedly told the club that he wants to be released from the final year of his staggering £360,000-a-week contract. The Portugal forward missed United’s tour of Thailand and Australia and hasn’t started pre-season training with the club. But … Ronaldo requests to be ‘freed’ from the final year of his United contract
Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel will retire at the end of the ongoing season, Aston Martin announced on Thursday. Vettel he lies third on the all-time list of Grand Prix winners, with 53 victories, behind only Lewis Hamilton (103) and Michael Schumacher (91). “Sebastian Vettel will retire from #F1 at the end of … Sebastian Vettel to retire from F1 after end of season
Home to the mighty Brahmaputra, Assam is the gateway to northeast India (NE) with its main city Guwahati flaunting its one major railway station and an international airport. But unlike what many think, Guwahati is not the only place to visit in the mystic land of Assam. The biggest city and a commercial hub, Guwahati … Assam – the hidden gem of northeast
Hariyali Teej is a famous festival of Hindus. This festival is celebrated on Tritiya of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month. Hindu women fast on this day. It is especially celebrated in all the cities of northern India. Swings occur from house to house. The group of women sings folk songs. Beautiful dishes, gunjia, ghevar, fanny … Hariyali Teej
The spread of monkeypox in the US could represent the dawn of a new sexually transmitted disease, though some health officials say the virus that causes pimple-like bumps might yet be contained before it gets firmly established. Experts don’t agree on the likely path of the disease, with some fearing that it is becoming so … Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US
Young men with a poor diet saw a significant improvement in their symptoms of depression when they switched to a healthy Mediterranean diet, a new study shows. Depression is a common mental health condition that affects approximately 1 million Australians each year. It is a significant risk factor for suicide, the leading cause of death … Depression in young men can be beaten with a healthy diet
Summer sunshine can leave us feeling hot, sweaty and a bit burnt – but it may also make men hungrier, by triggering the release of an appetite-boosting hormone from fat stores in their skin, data suggests. The study, which was published in the journal Nature Metabolism, adds to growing evidence that the effects of sun … Sunlight may trigger hormone that makes men hungrier, study suggests
By Mabel Pais Honoring July as Disability Pride Month, we have ‘Let Me Be Me.’ “This movie is heartbreaking and hopeful, it really resonated with our family.” – Amy Schumer LET ME BE ME DIRS: Dan Crane & Katie Taber l USA l 2022 l DOC l 1h 16m When the Westphal family learned that … DISABILITY IN FILM
By Mabel Pais FESTIVAL OF CINEMA (FOC NYC) returns to New York city for its 6th annual edition as a live in-person 10-day event, August 5-14, 2022. It takes place at the Regal UA Midway theater in Forest Hills, Queens. FOC NYC will showcase 124 independent films from more than 25 countries, with over 90 … NYC CELEBRATES FESTIVAL OF CINEMA
GARDEN CITY, NY (TIP): Deputy Consul General of India at the New York Consulate Dr Varun Jeph has consented to join the India Day Parade in Hicksville on August 7 as Grand Marshal , according to a press release issued by the Media Coordinator for IDP USA Parveen Chopra. IDP USA President Vimal Goyal and … IDP USA confirms DCG Varun Jeff and film star Prachi Tehlan as Grand Marshals