Position untenable after SIT report in Lakhimpur Kheri case Over two months after four farmers and a journalist were mowed down during a peaceful protest in UP’s Lakhimpur Kheri district, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the state police has established that the killings were the result of a ‘pre-planned conspiracy’. The probe team has … Minister must go
Elected leaders must keep their promises of freedom and equality for their people Since his election campaign last year, U.S. President Joseph Biden had promised to hold a “Summit for Democracy” in order to highlight the worrying trends around the world of growing authoritarianism, and to bolster democratic institutions that appear to be faltering. While … Freedom and power: On Biden’s Summit for Democracy
As a father of a young child and the City’s doctor, it has been especially meaningful for me to see so many brave children roll up their sleeves to get vaccinated against COVID-19. I have had the privilege of being present when some have gotten their first dose. I remember one young person had tragically … Keeping Our Kids Safe with Vaccination
Moving firmly and steadily towards its goal of getting ploughers of land their due, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), has yet another feather to its cap. With its major demand for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) being referred to an expert committee, other demands that cropped up during one of the longest and peaceful agitations … Channi Singh and farmers
Since May 2014 Narendra Modi government has been in power and we have seen Modinomics for about seven and a half years. Modi government took many big economic decisions as part of its economic policies known popularly as Modinomics. If we assess the results from economic benefits perspective to the masses and for the country … Modinomics or Madonomics?
Democracies must find a way to address growing inequality and polarization “PM Modi said India’s message to the world was that “democracy can deliver, has delivered and will continue to deliver.” This was an uplifting message, but the fact is that over the past decade and more, democracies have been perceived as less successful than … Coping with democratic slide
By Astro Friend Chirag – Son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Ganesha says you will have the most amazing day ever today. You will be very lucky in achieving whatever you want today. You will be also generous and spend your money unreasonably but you should be careful in spending on the right things only. Little gestures made by your loved one will keep you … Birthday Horoscope-Dec 13 to Dec 19, 2021
Shree Ganeshaya Namah!!! By Astro Friend Chirag – Son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Aries : Ganesha says this week is going to be fascinating. Everything will happen at its natural rate, and you will conquer any obstacles that arise. The Moon’s influence of gravity is trying to sway you away from your goal, but you … Weekly Horoscope- December 13 to Dec 19, 2021
Here was a Chief who would not hesitate to call a spade a spade and back the reforms needed for eradicating any wrong practices. While a high sense of probity is expected in any person holding that exalted office, what became starkly clear to all was his zero tolerance of moral or financial turpitude. This … General Rawat’s rich legacy will live on
Barcelona will not play in the knockout rounds of the Champions League for the first time in 18 years after a 0-3 loss to Bayern Munich on Wednesday ensured the Catalan club was eliminated from European soccer’s premier competition. Barcelona drops into the Europa League playoffs after finishing third in Group E, thanks to Benfica’s … Barcelona out of Champions League after loss to Bayern Munich
New Delhi (TIP): Virat Kohli was on Dec 8 removed as India’s ODI captain and Rohit Sharma has been made the sole white-ball leader of the team until the 2023 50-over World Cup. Rohit had been appointed the T20I team captain in November after Kohli had stepped down from the role at the end of … Season of change: Rohit takes over ODI captaincy
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday said no UK government minister will attend the Beijing Winter Olympics, calling it “effectively” a diplomatic boycott. Johnson was asked in the House of Commons whether the UK will join the United States, Australia and Lithuania in a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Games in February over Beijing’s … UK plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
Scientists are developing a chewing gum laced with a plant-grown protein that serves as a “trap” for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, reducing viral load in saliva and potentially lowering transmission. The researchers noted that people who are fully vaccinated can still become infected with SARS-CoV-2 and can carry a viral load similar to … Scientists developing chewing gum that could cut Covid transmission
With the onset of winters, chances of developing painful knees, hips and back become quite high. Doctors advise to keep the body active and wear plenty of layers while stepping out. More than 50 percent of the people feel less motivated to step outside and rather feel more inclined to stay home, where it is … Doctors advise to keep body active to bat winter joint pain
We all know the importance of calcium for strong bones, a key part of human anatomy. But have you ever taken out the time to think if calcium alone can keep your health on track or not? And if not, then what are the other nutrients that your body needs to keep your bones fit … 5 bone-building nutrients apart from calcium
The newest dating trend — roaching involves a partner, who keeps their parallel intimate relationships secret. Many believe that the moniker, roaching originated from ‘roach’ — the slang for cockroach. Though you may see just one, it usually means that there are many more hidden out of view. Ruchi Garg, an analyst at TCS, explains, … Getting roached? Here’s how to save yourself
Winter and hair fall go hand-in-hand, don’t they? Well, it’s time we break their friendly bond and stop letting our favourite season ruin our most precious hair,” Ayurvedic expert Dr Dixa Bhavsar said, as she shared tips to keep hair fall at bay during winter. Follow these simple tips to save yourself from hair fall … Manage hair fall with these Ayurvedic tips
INGREDIENTS 2 medium onions, chopped, 450 g beef or 450 g ground chicken, 1 teaspoon gingerroot, minced, 1 teaspoon garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons yogurt, 2 -3 tomatoes, chopped, 300 g potatoes, peeled and diced, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 2 green … Aloo keema
The Union government and farmers’ groups have broadly reached a settlement on five out of the six pending demands of protesting farmers, following which the year-long protest at Delhi’s borders were called off Thursday, Dec 9. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmers’ groups leading the protests, received a letter Thursday from … How year-long farmer protest on Delhi borders ended
Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat died in a helicopter crash near Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor on Wednesday. The Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft was known to carry other Army officials as well. CDS Bipin Rawat’s wife Madhulika Rawat died in the accident as well. Death of 13 out of 14 passengers have been confirmed so … Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat – A Saga Of valor and excellence
Gita Jayanti is a celebration of the gift of the Bhagavad Gita by Lord Krishna to the people of the world. It is celebrated on the Ekadashi or 11th day of the bright half of the lunar month in December/January every year. This year, Gita Jayanti falls on 14th December. The occasion is celebrated with … Gita Jayanti
Surrounded by verdant forests and perched at an altitude of 4000 feet, Rajasthan’s only hill station is an oasis of respite from the scorching heat. The charming hill town is an eclectic mix of experiences that you do not expect in a state which is mostly known for its arid desertscapes. Watered by the serene … Mount Abu: Rajasthan’s only hill station
HONG KONG (TIP): The dollar failed to pick up ground on most major peers on Thursday as markets saw optimism in early data hinting the Omicron variant of the new coronavirus may not be as bad as feared, even as new COVID-19 restrictions in Britain hurt the sterling. The euro was at $1.1338, after gaining … Dollar stays soft, with Omicron still top of mind
The Reserve Bank of India decided to keep the benchmark lending rate unchanged at 4 per cent for the ninth time in a row and maintain the accommodative policy stance in view of the lingering impact of the Covid. Announcing the decision of the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), apex bank chief Shaktikanta Das said … RBI keeps lending rate unchanged, to continue with accommodative monetary policy
New Delhi (TIP): Fitch Ratings on Wednesday, Dec 8, cut India’s economic growth forecast to 8.4% for the current fiscal ending March 31, 2022, saying the rebound after the second wave of Covid infections has been subdued than expected. Fitch, which had previously forecast a GDP growth of 8.7% in 2021-22 (April 2021 to March … Fitch slashes India’s GDP growth forecast to 8.4%
Ford Motor Co is investing $900 million to upgrade factories in Thailand that build its Ranger pickup truck and Everest SUV, its largest-ever investment in the country. The plan includes a near doubling of the number of robots at its Thai manufacturing plant and at AutoAlliance Thailand, a venture with Mazda Motor Corp, while $400 … Ford invests $900m to modernise Thai auto plants
London (TIP): As robots evolve to do more work around us, the UK-based humanoid robot manufacturer Engineered Arts has infused more human-like facial expressions into one of its robots, which may leave you with an eerie feeling. In a video posted on YouTube, the robot called ‘Ameca’ displays various human expressions, like appearing to “wake … This humanoid robot makes perfect human-like faces
A few days back, photos of a cube-shaped object spotted on the surface of the Moon was relased by China’s Yutu-2 moon rover. It is now the talk of social media. According to Space.com, the rover spotted the object as it made its way across the Von Karman crater on the far side of the … What’s this ‘mystery house’ that Chinese rover found on Moon?
Houston (TIP): Indian-origin physician Anil Menon, a lieutenant colonel at the US Air Force, has been selected by NASA along with nine others to be astronauts for future missions, the American space agency has announced. Menon, 45, was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Ukrainian and Indian immigrants. He was SpaceX’s first flight surgeon, … Indian-origin USAF doctor among 10 chosen by NASA for as astronauts future missions
After a successful debut with Vicky Donor, Ayushmann Khurrana delivered three back-to-back flops – Nautanki Saala, Bewakoofiyaan and Hawaizaada. In an interview, he revealed that he was told by a filmmaker around this time that he does not ‘sell’. “One of the filmmakers told me, ‘Ayushmann, you don’t sell.’ I had said no to a … Ayushmann Khurrana says a director once told him ‘you don’t sell’