Make it sacrosanct that you never use silicone, mineral oil, or dye with harmful ingredients as part of your hair care routine, said Clelia Cecilia Angelon, founder and CEO, Surya Brasil. “Different people face different kinds of hair and scalp issues, induced majorly by their hormonal behaviour, texture, skin conditions and the hair care regimen … Hair care mistakes and ways to avoid them
Give it your all before leaving Actively trying to better the relationship – such as working on breaking unhealthy habits or trying couples therapy –before you end it for good can help you avoid “could haves” and “should haves” that you might dwell on down the line. “Knowing that you gave it your all to … How to break up with someone you love
Berlin (TIP): Germany’s leaders are set to consider possible new restrictions and changes to quarantine rules on January 7 as the new Omicron variant advances quickly. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the country’s 16 state governors are likely to build on restrictions introduced just after Christmas that limited private gatherings to 10 people, among other things.One … Germany mulls new Covid restrictions as Omicron advances
Moscow (TIP): The President of Kazakhstan said on January 7 he authorised law enforcement to open fire on “terrorists” and shoot to kill, a move that comes after days of extremely violent protests in the former Soviet nation. In a televised address to the nation, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev blamed the unrest on “terrorists” and “militants” and … Kazakh leader ordered use of lethal force on ‘terrorists’
Melbourne (TIP): A small group of protesters supporting Novak Djokovic waved flags and banners outside an Australian immigration detention hotel where he remained on January 7. Locked in a dispute over his COVID-19 vaccination status, the number 1 men’s tennis player in the world is awaiting a court ruling on whether he can compete in … Small protest outside Djokovic Melbourne detention hotel
Rio de Janeiro (TIP): Insufficient testing for Covid-19 and a data blackout caused by hackers have left Brazil in the dark as it grapples with a wave of infections from the Omicron coronavirus variant, health experts warn. Brazilians with Covid-19 symptoms are facing long lines to get tested due to the lack of kits in … Weak testing, data outage leave Brazil ‘in the dark’ as Omicron advances
Moscow (TIP): Dozens of protesters and 12 policemen died during extraordinarily violent demonstrations in Kazakhstan that saw government buildings stormed and set ablaze, authorities said on January 6. One police officer was found beheaded in escalating unrest that poses a growing challenge to authoritarian rule in the Central Asian nation. Russia sent paratroopers into Kazakhstan … 12 cops killed, Russia sends troops to quell Kazakh unrest
Colombo (TIP): Sri Lankan health authorities on January 7 began vaccinating children aged 12 to 15, as the island nation’s top medical specialists warned of a wave of COVID-19 infections in the coming weeks driven by the omicron variant. Under the new vaccination program, children will be given a single dose of the Pfizer vaccine, … Sri Lanka vaccinates children as doctors warn of Covid surge
Islamabad (TIP): Afghanistan’s Taliban regime has said it will not allow fencing by Pakistan in any form along the Durand Line, issuing a stern warning to Islamabad amid escalating tensions between the neighbouring countries on the contentious issue of border fencing, a media report said. “We (Taliban) will not allow the fencing anytime, in any … Won’t allow fencing along Durand Line: Taliban
Lahore (TIP): Pakistan’s deposed premier Nawaz Sharif has slammed Prime Minister Imran Khan for the “fraud” detected in the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party’s foreign funding, saying that he has been exposed as a “corrupt and dishonest political con man”. According to a damning report by the Election Commission recently, Prime Minister Khan’s ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf … Pakistan’s PM has been exposed as ‘corrupt and dishonest con man’: Nawaz Sharif on PTI’s foreign funding fraud
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated annually on 9 January to mark the contribution of the non-residential Indian community towards the development of the country. According the Ministry of External Affairs, 9 January was chosen for the observance, as on this day in the year 1915, Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa. He … Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Makar Sankranti is the first major festival to be celebrated in India and usually takes place in January, this year the festival will be celebrated on January 14. Makar Sankranti is a major harvest festival celebrated by Hindus across India, however different states celebrated the festival under different names, traditions and festivities. Makar Sankranti marks … Makar Sankranti
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): “What are the odds of a girl child born in the newly formed Republic of India to become a Program Scientist at NASA,” said Dr. Hashima Hasan reminiscing about her early school days during a recent NASA podcast interview. The words of her Class VI teacher in Loreto Convent, Lucknow, that they … Lucknow Woman Scientist Plays a Key Role in Launching of Ten Billion Dollar NASA’s Webb Space Telescope
HYDERABAD/NEW YORK (TIP): Eminent ophthalmologist and President of Eye Foundation of America spoke on cataract surgery at the AAPI Global Health Summit held in Hyderabad from January 5 to 7, 2022. “Cataract surgery was first described in Sanskrit literature 3000 years ago by Susruta of ancient India. We have come a long way since then. … “If above 60, see your ophthalmologist at least once a year”: Dr. VK Raju
NEW YORK (TIP): In recognition of the meritorious service of humanity through journalism, CICA University America has bestowed Kishor Panthi with an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters. Kishor Panthi is a New York based journalist, anchor, and television host. Dr. Sharon J. Baquedo-Phinn, the president of the university, said the honor was bestowed on the … CICA University Bestows on Journalist Kishor Panthi an Honorary Doctorate Degree
NEW YORK (TIP): Mayor Eric Adams, on January 6, announced members of his senior staff who will oversee operations at City Hall and advance his strategic policies and priorities. “This team has the experience, knowledge, and skill to take our government — and our city — to new heights,” said Mayor Eric Adams. “Our motto … MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES MEMBERS OF HIS SENIOR TEAM
NEW YORK (TIP): Drink up and go! Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday, January 5 the return of New York’s to-go drink policy. “[We’re] going to do something bars and restaurants have been asking for, to once again allow the sale of to-go drinks,” Hochul said. “Cheers, New York.” Gov. Kathy Hochul promised the return of … To-Go Drinks to Return to NY Bars and Restaurants: Hochul
MINEOLA(TIP): Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed three executive orders on Thursday, January 6 reaffirming that Nassau will not follow New York State’s mask mandate, instead leaving it up to local school boards, small businesses, and individuals to decide on mask wearing. Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a statewide mandate requiring masks indoors at all schools, … Nassau County Executive Blakeman Signs 3 Executive Orders on Masks in Schools, Businesses, County Offices
“Biden was accurate in warning that “those who stormed this Capitol and those who … called on them to do so held a dagger at the throat of America and American democracy.” He needs to keep reminding voters of the real stakes in November 2022 — and 2024. We are fighting, as he said, for … Biden is right: Trump’s wounded ego was the main reason for Jan. 6
“These calls have an eerie familiarity with what has happened to the Jews in Germany during World War II. Even Hitler has used euphemism instead of direct appeal to annihilate a community. However, the religious extremists in India have gone even a step further and made their open call. Undoubtedly, India is at an inflection … Modi’s Christmas shocker hurts the poor and disadvantaged in India during the Covid
The current purge against civil society organizations seems to be indiscriminate and alarming “Why foreign funding? As we know, “causes” have no boundaries and funding for such socially desirable belief systems could come from beyond borders. Some causes carried out by organizations such as Doctors Without Borders, or Reporters Without Borders are by definition international … The hint of a ‘one nation one NGO’ regime
One has been hearing a demand by certain sections of politicians, both in Delhi and in Punjab for imposition of president’s rule in the state of Punjab, following the lapse in the security of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit to the state. Prime Minister was to announce developmental schemes and address a party … President’s rule in Punjab is not a good idea
The lapse in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security arrangements, which left his convoy stranded on a flyover for around 20 minutes, near Ferozepur in Punjab on Wednesday is indeed a serious one as stated by the Union Home Ministry. But by quickly blaming the Punjab government and the State police, the Central functionaries triggered a … An improved protocol for the PM’s travel, and a repurposing of the SPG might be necessary
Ferozepur visit cancelled because of ‘security lapse’, says Home Ministry NEW DELHI /NEW YORK (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed event at Ferozepur in Punjab on Wednesday, January 5, had to be cancelled owing to a “security lapse”, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has said. The Prime Minister was scheduled to lay the foundation … Bad Weather, Farmers, Rallyists Play Foul with PM Modi
Biden accuses Trump and his supporters for holding a “dagger at the throat of democracy” WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): President Joe Biden forcefully blamed Donald Trump and his supporters for holding a “dagger at the throat of democracy” with election lies that sparked last year’s deadly assault on the US Capitol, using the anniversary of the … Anniversary of Attack on Capitol
WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): Veteran Indian American diplomat Atul Keshap is set to lead the US-India Business Council (USIBC) as President from Wednesday, January 5 taking over from another former Indian American diplomat Nisha Biswal. Keshap, who most recently served in New Delhi as US Chargé d’Affaires to India, leading the US Embassy team has joined the … Veteran Indian American diplomat Atul Keshap is the President of US-India Business Council
FORT WORTH, TX (TIP): In case you missed it, here are four COVID updates from the first Tarrant County Commissioners’ meeting of 2022, which was held Tuesday, January 4. The County’s positivity rate is at a record high Data shows the positivity rate in Tarrant County is just over 35%, a number Public Health Director … Tarrant county Fort Worth has Coronavirus Positivity Rate over 35%
She is “the first woman of color” to have done so. Nirpal Singh Shergill LONDON (TIP): Indian origin woman Harpreet Chandi, a 32-year-old captain with the British army, reached the South Pole on Monday after trekking 700 miles solo and unaided across the Antarctic wilderness. She reported journey’s end in her blog: “Hello everyone, checking … Indian Origin Harpreet Chandi reaches South Pole after trekking 700 miles
Before Poitier, few Black actors were permitted a break from the stereotypes of bug-eyed servants and grinning entertainers NEW YORK (TIP): Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor and enduring inspiration who transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen, became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance and the first … Oscar winner and groundbreaking star Sidney Poitier dies
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Robert Santos was sworn in today as the U.S. Census Bureau’s 26th director, becoming the first Latino person to serve in the role. This appointment follows the U.S. Senate confirmation Nov. 4, 2021, with Santos’ term set to last for five years. “Mr. Santos is a tremendous leader and I have full … Santos Sworn in as New Census Bureau Director