NEW YORK (TIP): The New York Times sued the Pentagon on Thursday, December 4, accusing the department of infringing on the constitutional rights of journalists with the press restrictions it imposed earlier this year. Those restrictions seek to “restrict journalists’ ability to do what journalists have always done—ask questions of government employees and gather information … The New York Times sues Pentagon
By Staff Reporter NEW YORK (TIP) : A serene and soulful evening of Indian classical music unfolded at the Hindu Center on Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, on Sunday, November 23, 2025, as the Sriniketan Foundation presented “A Divine Evening of Classical Music and Cultural Legacy.” Organized by the Foundation’s Founder and President, Vidushi Purnima Desai, the … Classical Music Concert at Hindu Center Draws Enthusiastic Response
By Mabel Pais The Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) invites the community to its annual Holiday Cabaret, which, for the first time, will be held as a benefit to support PAS’ programs. The festive evening of performances takes place on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Wharton Black Box Theater, 60 Locust … WHARTON PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL’S HOLIDAY CABARET BENEFIT CONCERT CELEBRATES FORTY YEARS OF COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS
By Mabel Pais The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) launches a new public art initiative and its plan to commission 13 original artworks for NJPAC’s redeveloped campus in downtown Newark. On November 20, NJPAC released a Request for Proposals in partnership with local arts nonprofit Project for Empty Space (projectforemptyspace.org) and design firm WeShouldDoItAll … NJPAC TO ENLIVEN DOWNTOWN NEWARK LAUNCHES A PUBLIC ART INITIATIVE CO-OPTING NEW WORKS THAT DEPICT STORIES IN SOUND, MOVEMENT AND COMMUNITY
By Mabel Pais The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for the festive holiday weekend of December 12-13, 2025 has back-to-back performances of Nimbus Dance’s ‘Jersey Nutcracker.’ Nimbus Dance brings its beloved, distinctly local twist on Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet to audiences in Newark. With dazzling new sets and costumes, an expanded youth cast from across … NIMBUS DANCE OF JERSEY CITY WELCOMES SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES IN ‘JERSEY NUTCRACKER’
By Mabel Pais KWANZAA FAMILY FESTIVAL AND ARTISAN MARKETPLACE returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC),the annual gathering of thousands for the Holiday Season. This takes place at 1 Center Street, downtown Newark on Saturday, December 20, 2025, 1-7:30 PM. The festival, the Arts Center tradition lasting more than 26 years, includes family-friendly … GET INTO THE SPIRIT WITH NJPAC’S KWANZAA FAMILY FESTIVAL AND HOLIDAY ARTISAN MARKETPLACE
India’s economy continues to defy global uncertainties and external pressures, showcasing an extraordinary trajectory of growth and stability that is increasingly capturing international attention. Despite tariffs imposed by the Trump administration that targeted key Indian export sectors, and shocks such as the recent terror blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, India’s economic engine remains robust and … Indian Economy Update: Resilient Growth Amid Tariff Challenges and Domestic Stability
In an inspiring journey bridging two worlds, Rohit Sharma once thrived as a software engineer in a Fortune 500 company in the United States. Yet, driven by a yearning to make an impact closer to home, he left his coveted career and moved back to India to join an emerging unicorn startup in Bengaluru. Today, … Indian Startup News: From Fortune 500 to Unicorn Success: An Insider’s Tale of India’s Emerging Entrepreneurial Landscape
Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is not just a destination; it is an experience woven with culture, hospitality and centuries-old elegance. Famous as the City of Nawabs, Lucknow blends the charm of its Mughal-Avadhi heritage with the vibrancy of a modern metropolis. Every street, every aroma, every conversation echoes its legendary tehzeeb—a unique blend … Lucknow: The city of nawabs – A journey into grace and grandeur
As December 2025 draws closer to the year’s end, millions of Hindu households will perform the auspicious Shri Satyanarayan Puja, a revered ritual dedicated to Lord Vishnu in His benevolent form as Satyanarayan—the embodiment of truth, compassion and fulfilment. Traditionally performed on Purnima (full moon) or during significant life occasions, the December puja holds special … Sri Satyanarayan Puja: A sacred ritual rooted in faith and gratitude
The recent Bihar Assembly elections have sent ripples across the political spectrum, reaffirming the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) dominance in one of India’s most politically significant states. The NDA’s decisive win not only cements its supremacy in Bihar but also raises questions and expectations for the upcoming national polls. For the Indian diaspora in the … Indian Politics News: NDA’s Bihar Victory Signals Shifts Ahead in National Landscape
Brighton (TIP)- Arsenal strengthened their hold at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over Brentford, maintaining a five-point advantage over their closest rivals, Manchester City. First-half and stoppage-time goals secured a composed win at home, pushing Arsenal’s unbeaten run across all competitions to 18 matches. Despite not being at their … Premier League: Arsenal grind out Brentford win, Chelsea suffer shock loss
Raipur (TIP)- Virat Kohli’s 53rd ODI ton and Ruturaj Gaikwad’s maiden century were eclipsed by a collective effort from South Africa in a steep run chase, giving the visitors a series-levelling four wicket-win in the second ODI against India here on Wednesday, Dec 3. Chasing 359, South Africa rode on a brilliant century from Aiden … Kohli, Gaikwad hundreds in vain as SA chase 359 to level ODI series
Flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya and star batter Shubman Gill on Wednesday, Dec 3, returned to the Indian T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa after recovering from their respective injuries. Gill, who missed a major part of the Test series and the ODIs against South Africa due to a neck injury, has … Fit-again Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya picked for T20I series against SA
Washington (TIP)- The US government plans to take more equity stakes in critical minerals companies, a White House official said Thursday, Dec 4, calling the once-rare move necessary to counter China’s dominance in the raw materials used in everything from semiconductors to MRI machines. “I think they’re the norm from our perspective,” said Jarrod Agen, … US plans more stakes in minerals companies, Trump official says
New York (TIP)- Fitch Ratings on Thursday, Dec 4, raised India’s GDP (gross domestic product) growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7.4%, from 6.9%, on increased consumer spending and improved sentiment boosted by GST (goods and services tax) reforms. It said falling inflation gives the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) room for one more … Fitch ups India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.4%
The rupee slumped 28 paise to an all-time low of 90.43 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, Dec 3, amid substantial foreign institutional investor outflows and restrained intervention from the Reserve Bank of India. Forex traders said that restrained central bank intervention ahead of the crucial Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision and … Rupee hits record low of 90.43 against US dollar, slumps 28 paise
Nasa’s Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (Punch) mission has provided a detailed look at Comet 2025 R2 (Swan), tracking its movement from August to early October 2025. The spacecraft collected images every few minutes, offering one of the most frequent observation cadences ever achieved for a comet. The comet, first identified on September … Is this comet flying backwards? Nasa spacecraft captures comet 2025 R2 (Swan)
The race to build the most powerful artificial intelligence system has entered a new phase, with Microsoft-backed OpenAI quietly developing a large language model called Garlic. The model is being designed to rival Google’s Gemini 3 and Anthropic’s Opus 4.5, particularly in advanced reasoning and coding abilities, according to a report by The Information. Early … OpenAI working on a secret Garlic AI model to challenge Google Gemini 3 and Opus 4.5 in coding and reasoning
Pompeii’s ancient Roman frescoes, shattered and buried for centuries, could get a second life thanks to a pioneering robotic system designed to support archaeologists in one of their most painstaking tasks: reassembling fragmented artefacts. The technology, developed under an EU-funded project called RePAIR, combines advanced image recognition, AI-driven puzzle-solving, and ultra-precise robotic hands to accelerate … Putting Pompeii’s pieces together, with the help of a robot
A new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) shows that chronic exposure to toxic air can significantly diminish the health benefits of regular physical activity. The study analysed data from more than 1.5 million adults tracked for more than a decade in countries including the UK, Taiwan, China, Denmark and the United … Air pollution may reduce health benefits of exercise: Study
In our fast-paced lifestyle, eating has become something we squeeze between meetings, commutes and endless to-do lists. But rushing through meals can do more harm than just causing indigestion. Nutritionists warn that eating too quickly can lead to sharp spikes in blood sugar, increasing the risk of insulin resistance, weight gain, and long-term metabolic problems. … Eating too fast can spike your blood sugar: Here’s why slowing down matters
Persistent chest tightness and breathing discomfort, often brushed off as stress, acidity or seasonal asthma, may be early warning signs of lung cancer that patients commonly overlook, warns a leading oncologist. In an interview with Indiatoday.in, Dr Abhijit Das, Sr. Consultant, Radiation Oncology at HCG Cancer Hospital, Kolkata, explained why so many cases continue to … Persistent chest tightness may be an early lung cancer warning: Expert
NEW DELHI (TIP): In a display of enduring strategic partnership, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, December 5, sealed a broad agreement aimed at deepening cooperation across trade, energy, defense, mobility, and technology — under a new “Economic Cooperation” umbrella slated to run through 2030. The accord, unveiled during … Modi-Putin summit yields sweeping economic and strategic package
NEW YORK (TIP): Elon Musk is once again making headlines for his blunt commentary on X, the social media platform he owns. The tech billionaire, known for offering unfiltered opinions, suggested in a recent post that a major global conflict could occur within the next 5 to 10 years. The remark came in response to … Elon Musk predicts ‘war in 5 to 10 years’, warns it’s ‘inevitable’
NEW YORK (TIP): The spirit of Diwali illuminated the halls of the United Nations on December 2 as four distinguished diplomats received the Diwali “Power of One” Awards for exceptional service to diplomacy and multilateral engagement. The ceremony recognized Ambassador Jonathan R. Cohen (USA), Dennis Francis (Trinidad & Tobago), Darja Bavdaž Kuret (Slovenia), and Magzhan … Diwali “Power of One” Awards Shine at the United Nations: Four Diplomats Honored for Global Service
NEW YORK (TIP): A grand jury in Virginia on Thursday, December 4, rejected the Justice Department efforts to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with mortgage fraud, declining to indict her again after a judge dismissed the charges last week. The refusal by a grand jury in Norfolk marks a major defeat for President … Grand jury refuses to reindict Letitia James in mortgage fraud case
Create Shared Rituals Simple daily habits like a morning walk, cooking dinner together, or ending the day with a 10-minute talk create emotional consistency and deepen intimacy. These small rituals become the glue that holds a relationship steady. Try New Experiences Together Whether it’s exploring a new café, taking a weekend road trip, or trying … Things couples can do to strengthen their bond
A luxurious, slow-cooked Indian dessert infused with saffron, cardamom, nuts, and the richness of full-cream milk. Ingredients (4 servings) – 1 litre full-cream milk – ¼ cup basmati rice (preferably small-grain or broken) – ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste) – 10-12 strands of saffron (zafran) – 2 tbsp warm milk (for soaking saffron) – … Zafrani kheer
The French manicure continues to be one of the most iconic nail styles in the world, celebrated for its clean aesthetic, soft femininity, and effortless sophistication. What makes it remarkable is its universal appeal-women of all ages, professions, and personal styles gravitate toward this look because it instantly makes the hands appear polished, graceful, and … French manicure for soft hands