China’s economy slowed further in November, dragged down by a worsening property market slump and disruptions from repeated Covid outbreaks. Growth in fixed-asset investment eased to 5.2% in the first eleven months of the year. Property investment grew 6% in the same period, slowing from 7.2% during the January-October period, as financing rules remained strict … China’s economy slows in November as property slump deepens
French fashion house Chanel named Leena Nair, an executive from Unilever, as its new global CEO on Tuesday, picking a consumer goods veteran to run one of the world’s biggest luxury goods groups. I am humbled and honoured to be appointed the Global Chief Executive Officer of @CHANEL, an iconic and admired company. — Leena … Leena Nair named CEO of French fashion house Chanel
Apple Inc’s market value hovered just shy of the $3 trillion mark on Monday, following a stunning run over the past decade that has turned it into the world’s most valuable company. The stock needs to gain 4% from its closing price of $175.74 a share on Monday to reach $182.86 and a record $3 … Tech giant Apple’s market value closes in on $3 trillion
To further strengthen the supervision on non-banking entities (NBFCs), the Reserve Bank on Tuesday, Dec 14, issued revised guidelines on a Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework for such companies, excluding government-owned ones, effective from October 1, 2022, on the lines of what it had introduced for banks in 2002. The RBI came up with stricter … RBI brings NBFCs on par with banks in new PCA framework
One of the largest planets ever detected orbits at an enormous distance around two stars with a combined mass up to 10 times greater than our sun, an extreme celestial family that shatters assumptions about the type of places where planets can exist. The planet, located about 325 light years from Earth, is a gas … New ‘super-Jupiter’ breaks the mold on where planets can exist
They might call a friend, share their location on WhatsApp, or have their keys to hand – all strategies to stay secure. Sexual harassment against females has been under the spotlight for most of this year, with women across the UK turning to their own methods to feel better when they are out at night. … Technology helping keep women safe on the streets
India will send its first-ever manned mission into the deep sea in 2024 after sending crewed missions into space in 2023. Minister of state for science and technology Jitendra Singh said on Saturday three scientists will be sent at a depth of 5,000 metres (5 kilometres) in the sea to find hidden mineral deposits, according … India to launch deep ocean mission by 2024
A new study has found that stress alone can drive women to excessive drinking. Men who experienced the same stress only drank to excess when they had already started consuming alcohol. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘Psychology of Addictive Behaviors’. Though rates of alcohol misuse are higher in men than … Stress can lead to excessive drinking in women: Study
A two-dose Pfizer/BioNTech vaccination provides just 33 per cent protection against infection by the omicron variant of the coronavirus, but 70 per cent protection against hospitalisation, according to a large-scale analysis in South Africa. The first large-scale analysis of vaccine effectiveness in the region where the new variant was discovered appears to support early indications … Pfizer jabs protect 70% against hospitalization from omicron
Amla is one of the most ancient fruits now recognized as one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C. The desi superfood can fight off cough, ulcers, constipation, manage diabetes, cholesterol and give you amazing skin and hair. One of the most remarkable and popular qualities of amla is its impact on skin. Eat … Amla: Superfood For Beautiful Skin
Sydney (TIP): Five children died and four others were in critical condition on December 16 after falling from a bouncy castle that was lifted 10 metres (33 feet) into the air by a gust of wind at a school on Australia’s island state of Tasmania. The school was holding a celebration to mark the end … 5 children die as wind lifts jumping castle into air at Australia school
Moscow (TIP): Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to attend the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, making him the first major western leader to confirm his attendance at the games, BBC reported. His remarks came in a video call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who said he looked forward to a “get-together”. It comes as … Russian President Vladimir Putin pledges to attend Beijing Winter Olympics
Ankara (TIP): At least 22 people have died in Istanbul and 16 others have been hospitalised and are in serious condition after drinking bootleg alcohol, the local governor’s office said december 17, as authorities intensified a crackdown on counterfeit drinks across Turkey ahead of New Year’s celebrations. Eleven of the dead, and five of those … 22 die, 16 hospitalised in Istanbul from bootleg alcohol poisoning: Officials
Taipei (TIP): Human resources and upper management wouldn’t deal with her accusation of sexual assault, a former employee of Alibaba said. So she went into the busy cafeteria at the Chinese e-commerce giant’s headquarters and screamed out her plight. Now she’s facing online harassment, accusations of lying from the wives of the two men she … China’s #MeToo victims face abuse, payback for going public
Osaka, Japan (TIP) : Fire swept through a psychiatry clinic in the Japanese city of Osaka on December 17, with 27 people feared dead and police investigating possible arson after media reported a man had spilt a liquid that fuelled the blaze. The fire broke out on the fourth floor of an office building in … Arson suspected in Japan clinic blaze with 27 people feared dead
“Study history, study history. In history lie all the secrets of statecraft.” –Winston Churchill December 17, 1538 – Pope Paul III excommunicated King Henry VIII after he had declared himself supreme head of the Church in England. December 17, 1777 – At Valley Forge in Pennsylvania, the Continental Army led by General George Washington settled … History of the Week – December 17 to 23
Canberra (TIP): Fiji reopened its border to international travellers for the first time in nearly two years on December 1, as the Pacific Island country seeks to revive its dominant tourism industry. Fiji shut its border to all foreign nationals in March 2020 to curb the spread of COVID-19 in a desperate bid to stop … Fiji reopens to foreign tourists for first time in nearly two years
London (TIP): China, Russia, Iran and international terrorism form the “big four” set of security threats in an era of dramatic change, Britain’s chief spy said in a rare public speech on December 1. Richard Moore, who is the head of the UK’s foreign intelligence service MI6 and codenamed “C” as depicted in James Bond … China, Russia, Iran big threats: UK spy
Moscow (TIP): Russia has arrested three suspected Ukrainian intelligence agents and accused one of them of planning to carry out a bomb attack, the Interfax news agency cited the Federal Security Service as saying on December 2. The detentions come amid Ukrainian and western concerns over a buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine. The other … Russia says it arrested three suspected Ukrainian intelligence agents – Ifax
Berlin (TIP): An explosion at a construction site next to a busy railway line in Munich on December 1 injured three people, one of them seriously, the police said. It wasn’t immediately clear what led to the blast at the site near the Donnersbergerbruecke station, after which a column of smoke was seen. Police said … Construction site blast in Munich injures 3, disrupts trains
PARIS (TIP): Leena Nair, who grew up in Kolhapur in Maharashtra, will next month-end take over as the Global Chief Executive Officer of French luxury fashion house Chanel, joining the ranks of Indian-origin corporate bosses who call the shots at Global Inc. Nair, 52, was the first female and youngest-ever Chief Human Resources Officer of … Indian-origin Leena Nair joins list of Indians abroad CEOs to head global giants
Parminder Aujla SACRAMENTO, CA (TIP): Tiara Abraham, an Indian American soprano prodigy from Sacramento, California, has received a 2022 YoungArts award in Classical Voice in recognition of her caliber of artistic achievement. A senior at University of California Davis, majoring in vocal performance, Tiara has received an Honorable Mention, the organization’s second highest honor. She … Indian American Tiara Abraham, 15, soprano prodigy, receives YoungArts award
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden has elevated Indian-American political advisor Gautam Raghavan as the head of the White House Office of Presidential Personnel. White House Presidential Personnel Office (PPO), also written as Office of Presidential Personnel, is the White House office tasked with vetting new appointees. The PPO is one of the offices … Indian American policy advisor Gautam Raghav elevatedto key White House position
LOS ANGELES (TIP): Changes are afoot in Hollywood as American sitcoms continue to emerge out of an era where brown faces were shown in blink-and-you-miss appearances as taxi drivers, nerds and doctors.Now encouragingly, a host of Indian-origin talents are making considerable difference behind the scenes in the fast-diversifying American entertainment industry. Recently Indian American Karam … Indian American filmmaker Karam Gill making big in Hollywood
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Joe Biden has nominated Indian American magistrate judge Errol Rajesh Arthur to be an associate judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years. The White House sent the nomination of Arthur, son of Indo-Guyanese immigrants, who has served as a magistrate judge on … Biden nominates Indian American Errol Rajesh Arthur to be DC Superior Court judge
You’ve heard a lot of contradicting advice on how to care of your skin. The fact is, one’s skin needs changes with the seasons. So let’s not forget the importance of caring for your skin type, too! After all, the last thing you want to deal with is acne, breakouts or allergies. More often than … Follow this three-step skincare routine
Ingredients 2 Tbsp Oil, 1 tsp Ghee, 1 Cup Onion paste, 1 Tbsp Garlic paste, 1 Tbsp Ginger paste, 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder, 1 tsp Salt, 1 Cup Tomato Puree, 2 tsp Coriander powder, 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder, 2 tsp Cumin powder, 1 tsp Garam Masala, 6 Nos Chicken leg pieces, 1 Cup Coriander … Chicken Curry
Newlyweds Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif returned to Mumbai on Tuesday, after enjoying a quick honeymoon. As they posed for the first time as a married couple, one photographer cheered them on and said ‘jodi hit hai (your pair is a hit)’. In a video shared online by a fan account, one person also addressed … Vicky gets asked ‘how’s the josh’ as he and Katrina return to Mumbai
Bigg Boss-fame Karishma Tanna is all set to tie the knot with her long-time boyfriend Varun Bagnera. Varun is a real estate businessman by profession. They got engaged earlier this year on November 12 during an intimate affair. The low-key engagement was only attended by their family members and close friends. As per reports, Varun … Karishma Tanna to tie the knot with beau Varun Bangera
Harry Potter actor Emma Watson took to her Instagram on Friday as she shared a photo of the Chipko movement. The photo shows women clinging to a tree. Emma shared in the caption, ” Thank you for protecting our forests and trees!” She added, “The women pictured here were part of the Chipko movement, a … Emma Watson thanks India’s Chipko movement for ‘protecting forests, trees’