New delhi (TIP)- Tesla is desperate to import and sell its electric vehicles in India and has for nearly a year lobbied officials in New Delhi to reduce tariffs, which the company’s billionaire CEO Elon Musk says are among the highest in the world. But Indian official sources said they have been unconvinced by Tesla’s … India, Tesla in ‘weird stalemate’ on tax cut demands with no investment pledge
Tonga’s massive underwater volcanic eruption could deliver long-lasting damage to coral reefs, erode coastlines and disrupt fisheries, say scientists studying satellite images and looking to the past to project the future of the remote region. Acid rain Since the initial eruption, the volcano has been releasing sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide — two gases that … Tonga’s volcanic eruption may harm environment for years
With a sizeable chunk of the Indian populace getting interested in cryptocurrency, there is demand for information. After dedicated websites and portals, many WhatsApp groups have emerged which are not only educating masses on cryptocurrency but are also sharing latest news, information and buying types on crypto. India has the highest number of crypto owners … Portals, Whatsapp groups assisting crypto investors
Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 14 series in or around September and now a new report suggests that all four iPhone 14 models would sport 120 Hz screens, not just the two Pro devices. According to a research note by analyst Jeff Pu for Haitong International Securities, all four iPhone 14 models will … All iPhone 14 models to feature 120Hz displays, 6GB RAM: Report
The European Space Agency has narrowed the candidate list for its next generation of astronauts, including dozens who have a physical disability. The agency announced last year that it had received a record number of 22,589 applications from people hoping to become the continent’s next generation of space travelers. ESA said on Jan 18, Tuesda,y … Europe narrows hunt for next astronauts, eyes crewed flights
The year 2021 has been splendid for skincare trends. The mood board of the year has a major impact on the skincare trends that develop each year, such as skinimalism in 2021. Following the stressful events of 2021, 2022 will see more relaxing and eco-conscious trends. This year, our approach to beauty, particularly skincare, will … 6 new skincare trends that’ll be everywhere in 2022
Andrew Garfield lied about starring in Spider-Man: No Way Home not just to his fans and the media but also to his ex-girlfriend and The Amazing Spider-Man co-star, Emma Stone. In a new interview, Andrew has revealed that despite her repeated questions, Andrew never let Emma know how he was indeed a part of the … Andrew Garfield lied to Emma Stone as well about starring in No Way Home
Zareen Khan made her acting debut in 2010’s Veer, opposite Salman Khan. As the actor continues her journey in the film and entertainment industry, there have been continuous rumours that Salman has been helping her in her career. In a recent interview, Zareen opened up about the conjecture. Agreeing that she is thankful to him … Zareen Khan says she ‘can’t be a monkey on Salman Khan’s back’ forever
Actor Gaspard Ulliel who was cast as the character of Anton Mogart in the upcoming Marvel mini-series Moon Knight died at the age of 37. The incident happened following a ski accident. According to Deadline, the Cesar-winning actor was hospitalised on Tuesday after suffering a head injury and did not recover, the actor’s family and … Moon Knight actor Gaspard Ulliel dies at 37 after ski accident
The release of the upcoming DC movie The Batman is still a ways away, but Warner Bros’ marketing and promotion machinery is in full swing. And no wonder, for the Caped Crusader remains one of the most profitable comic-book characters. Two new posters of the film have been unleashed. One shows a close-up of Robert … The Batman: New posters tease Riddler’s threat, romance between the Bat and Catwoman
Deepika Padukone’s filmography for the coming year is quite impressive as she headlines big projects alongside Hrithik Roshan (Fighter), Prabhas (Project K) and Shah Rukh Khan (Pathan), among others. She will also be seen in the remake of The Intern that she is also producing. But before that, she is set to take over the … Deepika Padukone says working on Gehraiyaan director Shakun Batra’s set is ‘exhausting’
Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana will be heading to London later this month to commence the shoot of his upcoming film An Action Hero, the producers announced on Tuesday, Jan 18. Backed by Bhushan Kumar-led T-Series and filmmaker Aanand L Rai’s Colour Yellow Productions, the movie is billed as a slick actioner with an offbeat satirical … Ayushmann Khurrana to begin shoot of Aanand L Rai’s An Action Hero in London
Sushmita Sen shared a new Instagram post on Monday, and in her own style, spoke about love and finding the right person in life. The actor recently ended her relationship with boyfriend Rohman Shawl. Sushmita picked a picture from one of her photoshoots and in the caption wrote, “‘I am not lost sweetheart…you just haven’t … Sushmita Sen says she isn’t ‘lost’
New Delhi (TIP)- The third wave of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, which is believed to have crossed its peak in Delhi and Mumbai, has hit hard Karnataka and Kerala as both the southern states reported a record surge in the last 24 hours. India on Thursday reported over 3 lakh cases, the highest in the ongoing third … Covid 3rd wave reaches South: Kerala logs 46,387 cases; Karnataka over 47K
New Delhi (TIP)- A Delhi court on Thursday sentenced Dinesh Yadav, the first person convicted in connection with the February 2020 riots, to five years in jail. Last month, Additional Sessions Judge Virender Bhat had convicted him of being part of a riotous mob that set a house on fire. This is the first sentencing … First convict in Delhi riots gets 5 years in jail for putting house on fire
New Delhi (TIP)- Amid an increase in incidents of hate speech, chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Anand Sharma, has written to Home Minister Amit Shah and urged the government to consider “legislative action”, including amendments to the IPC and CrPC, to deal with all manifestations of hate speech. Pointing out that … Amend IPC, CrPC to deal with hate speech: Home panel chairman to Shah
New Delhi (TIP)- The Supreme Court on Thursday, Jan 20, said that reservation for backward classes is not at odds with merit but furthers its distributive impact while upholding the 27 per cent quota for Other Backward Classes (OBC) in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) undergraduate and postgraduate medical admissions (all-India quota). On … ‘Reservation not at odds with merit’: Supreme Court upholds 27% OBC quota in NEET
New Delhi (TIP)- India on Thursday, Jan 20, successfully tested a variant of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile with higher indigenous content and improved performance from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur off the Odisha coast, the defence ministry said. “The flight test is a major milestone for BrahMos programme. The highly manoeuvrable missile cruised … India successfully tests new BrahMos version with higher indigenous content
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose ’s life is a story of struggle. It is the story of a young dreamer that tells the saga of consciousness, struggle and success in every eye; one who has the power to rip the ground with his arms; one who talks about making a hole in the sky; one who … Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, an icon of patriotism
21 JANUARY 2008 India successfully launched a spy satellite of Israel and installed it in Polar Arbit. 1958 Copyright Act enacted. 1945 Renowned lawyer and freedom fighter Ras Bihari Bose died. 22 JANUARY 1965 Steel factory started in Durgapur, West Bengal. 1966 Mughal emperor Shah Jahan died. 1963 The National Library for the Blind was … India in history this Week-January 21, 2022, to january 27, 2022
Lahore (TIP): At least three people were killed and 20 others injured on Thursday in a powerful blast at the Paan Mandi in Lahore’s famous Anarkali market, where Indian commodities are sold, police said. Lahore police spokesperson Rana Arif confirmed the death of three persons in the blast that shattered windows of nearby shops and … 3 killed, 20 injured in blast at Lahore’s Anarkali market
Toronto / Ontario (TIP): A winter snowstorm creeping up the East Coast of the United States into Canada on January 19 was expected to dump more than two feet (60 cm) of snow in some areas, grounding planes and stranding motorists. More than 4,200 flights in the United States were canceled or delayed on Monday, … Snowstorm strands motorists, grounds planes in eastern US, Canada
Brussels (TIP): Christian Democrat Roberta Metsola of Malta was elected president of the European Union’s parliament January 19, taking over for a two and a half years term following the death of Socialist David Sassoli last week. Metsola is only the third woman elected to the post. Her birthday was Tuesday, and at age 43, … Malta legislator Roberta Metsola 3rd woman EU Parliament prez
London (TIP): In the latest round of “partygate” allegations threatening Boris Johnson’s leadership, the British Prime Minister’s allies were on January 20 accused of blackmailing rebel members of Parliament expressing a lack of confidence in him as Conservative Party leader. William Wragg, a Conservative Party MP and Chair of the House of Commons Public Administration … ‘Partygate’ allegations: UK PM Johnson’s allies accused of blackmailing rebels
London (TIP): Embattled businessman Vijay Mallya on Tuesday lost a legal battle to hold on to his plush London home after a British court refused to grant him a stay of enforcement in a long-running dispute with Swiss bank UBS. The 18/19 Cornwall Terrace luxury apartment overlooking Regent’s Park in London, described in court as … Mallya can be evicted from London home over unpaid loan, UK court orders
Moscow (TIP): Russia is sending troops from the country’s far east to Belarus for major war games, officials said on January 18, in a deployment further beefing up Russian military assets near Ukraine amid Western fears of an invasion. Deputy Defence Minister Alexander Fomin said the drills are intended to practice a joint response to … Russia moves more troops westward
In the last 55 years, politics in Punjab has mainly revolved around politics of doles and appeasements that in turn wreaked havoc with the economy of the State bringing it down from the top spot in the country to the also ran category. “After witnessing two partitions since 1947, the State is without its own … Will Punjab Model be the Key Issue in Assembly Elections 2022?
TRENTON, NJ (TIP): Governor Phil Murphy , on January 18, signed legislation (S4021/A6100 and S3764/A3369) that will ensure that the contributions, history, and heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are included in the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Social Studies for students in kindergarten through Grade 12. S4021 will create an AAPI … Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Ensuring AAPI-Inclusive Curriculum is Taught in New Jersey Schools
NEW YORK (TIP): The U.S.-Indian relationship is fast building a strategic partnership and the two sides working together with regional groupings as highlighted by the Indian Prime Minister and the US President including ASEAN and Quad members, to promote shared interests in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond; developing a trade and investment partnership that increases … NJ based Global Indian Trade and Cultural Council, USA, (GITCC) Team visits India to promote trade and business ties between the US and India
NEW YORK (TIP): Authorities in the US have arrested and charged with hate crime a man, who attacked an Indian-origin Sikh taxi driver at JFK International Airport here, knocked off his turban and yelled at him “turbaned people, go back to your country”. Mohamed Hassanain was arrested on Thursday, January 13, for the January 3 … Indian-origin Sikh taxi driver’s hate crime attacker charged