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Sanyukta Kisan Morcha suspends protest aftergovt agrees to most of their demands

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Samyukta Kisan Morcha Farmers play a game

Experts call agitation ‘enriching of democracy’, but also term victory as one ‘forced due to political compulsions’ NEW DELHI (TIP): As the leaders of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Thursday, December 9, formally announced the ending of their year-long agitation at the Delhi borders in the backdrop of now-repealed farm laws and the Centre’s outreach, … Sanyukta Kisan Morcha suspends protest aftergovt agrees to most of their demands

India to allow full resumption of international flights only after Jan 31

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International flights

NEW DELHI (TIP) Full resumption of international flights stands postponed at least till January 31, 2022, according to an announcement by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Thursday, December 9. Last week, days after announcing resumption of international flights from December 15, the Government postponed its decision indefinitely due to fresh concerns over the … India to allow full resumption of international flights only after Jan 31

New York City Extends VotingRights in Municipal Elections to Noncitizens

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NY City gives voting rights to all New Yorkers

City Council overwhelmingly approved legislation granting the right to more than 800,000 legal residents I.S. Saluja NEW YORK CITY (TIP): New York City became the largest city in the country to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections after the City Council on Thursday, December 9 overwhelmingly approved legislation granting the right to more than … New York City Extends VotingRights in Municipal Elections to Noncitizens

India pays homage to first CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, wife and 11 other chopper crash victims

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Modi pays homage

IAF has ordered a tri-service inquiry into the accident, Rajnath tells Parliament NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, December 9 evening paid last respects to Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, wife and 11 defense personnel who were killed in the Mi-17V5 helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu. He was joined … India pays homage to first CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, wife and 11 other chopper crash victims

Exemplary, legendary personality Anandi Lal Sharma Passes away

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Late Shri Anandi Lal Sharma 28-6-1931 to 5-12-2021

Yash Goyal JAIPUR/NEW YORK (TIP): Anonagenarian’s exemplary life that inspired many and his value system that shaped lives in the family and society has left for heavenly abode. The legacy of his vision guided all of us to the new frontiers every day but sadly to say that Anandi Lal Sharma, retiree IFS (Indian Forest … Exemplary, legendary personality Anandi Lal Sharma Passes away

Distinguished community leaders honored at Diwali celebrations organized at Nassau County

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N 1 Honorees Nassau Diwali

The office of Asian Community Affairs, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Executive Director of External Affairs Farrah Mozawalla and Indian American Forum partnered for the impressive event MINEOLA, NY (TIP): The office of Asian Community Affairs, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran & Executive Director of External Affairs Farrah Mozawalla along with Indian American Forum Founding … Distinguished community leaders honored at Diwali celebrations organized at Nassau County

George Abraham, Vice-Chair of IOCUSA, calls for the repeal of the ‘Armed Forces Special Powers Act.

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George Abraham Headshot

NEW YORK (TIP): “The tragic killings of 14 innocent civilians in Nagaland once again shows the abusive nature of the ‘armed forces special powers act,’ and we are calling upon the Modi administration to repeal this law that gives armed forces deployed in internal conflicts broad powers to use lethal force while not being accountable … George Abraham, Vice-Chair of IOCUSA, calls for the repeal of the ‘Armed Forces Special Powers Act.

Supreme Court refuses to interfere with Bombay HC order granting Sudha Bharadwaj bail

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Sudha-Bharadwaj

NEW DELHI(TIP): The Supreme Court on Tuesday, December 7, refused to interfere with a Bombay High Court order granting default bail to advocate Sudha Bharadwaj in the Bhima Koregaon case, paving the way for her release from jail after a span of two years. A Bench of Justices U.U. Lalit, S. Ravindra Bhat and Bela … Supreme Court refuses to interfere with Bombay HC order granting Sudha Bharadwaj bail

RBI initiates insolvency process against Rel Cap

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Mumbai (TIP): The RBI on Thursday, Dec 2,  filed an application for initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against debt-ridden Reliance Capital at the Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The RBI had on November 29 superseded the Board of Anil Ambani-promoted Reliance Capital in view of payment defaults and serious … RBI initiates insolvency process against Rel Cap

Gita Gopinath to replace Okamoto as IMF’s No. 2

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Gita

International Monetary Fund Chief Economist Gita Gopinath is set to take over from Geoffrey Okamoto as the institution’s No. 2 official, the institution said Thursday, Dec 2. The move comes as a surprise because Gopinath, the first woman to serve as the IMF’s chief economist, had said in October she planned to rejoin Harvard University … Gita Gopinath to replace Okamoto as IMF’s No. 2

Jet in talks with Boeing, Airbus for $12-bn order

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Jet

Bengaluru (TIP): Jet Airways is in talks with Boeing and Airbus for an order worth $12 billion, BloombergQuint reported on Thursday, citing Bloomberg News. The airline’s new owners — UAE-based businessman Murari Lal Jalan and UK investment firm Kalrock Capital — said Jet could buy at least 100 aircraft, BloombergQuint said on Twitter. The group … Jet in talks with Boeing, Airbus for $12-bn order

Asia markets mixed as Omicron, Fed taper keep traders on edge

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Asia

HONG KONG (TIP):  Asian markets have been blended Friday, Dec 3,  as merchants tracked developments within the Omicron virus pressure because it spreads around the globe, fuelling considerations concerning the financial restoration, simply because the Federal Reserve units the stage to withdraw its huge pandemic-era monetary assist. Hong Kong was among the many principal losers … Asia markets mixed as Omicron, Fed taper keep traders on edge

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi to de-list from New York exchange

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Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing said Friday it would start the process of de-listing its shares from the New York stock exchange, shortly after US regulators adopted a rule that would allow them to remove foreign firms. Didi’s move comes in the wake of a sweeping Chinese regulatory crackdown in the past year that has … Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi to de-list from New York exchange

NEW YORK CITY CIVIC LEADERS LAUNCH ‘NYC SPEAKS’

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The Initiative will bring voices of all New Yorkers to Mayor and his Administration Seven-month effort will gather extensive input from all New Yorkers about challenges, priorities and solutions to inform Mayor Eric Adams as he develops his agenda NEW YORK (TIP):  A coalition of New York City’s civic leaders announced on November 30  the … NEW YORK CITY CIVIC LEADERS LAUNCH ‘NYC SPEAKS’

Another Jaipur Foot mobile van inaugurated; differently abled praying outside temple made Chief Guest

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Pic for Jaipur Foot

JAIPUR / NEW YORK (TIP): Jaipur Foot USA, a non-profit organization in the US, has been spreading joy in India by empowering differently abled persons in the best way possible. The organization has launched another mobile van for prosthetics fitment, this time to help the needy in Rajasthan districts. This van is slated to be … Another Jaipur Foot mobile van inaugurated; differently abled praying outside temple made Chief Guest

NRI Couple alleges misbehavior by an Indian Consulate official, demands action

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NRI

Consulate Official claims the couple used abusive language I.S. Saluja NEW YORK CITY (TIP): In a video gone viral on social media, an official at the Indian Consulate in New York is seen in a state of agitation and gesticulating threateningly and heard saying to a woman ‘take your money & go’.  He is seen … NRI Couple alleges misbehavior by an Indian Consulate official, demands action

Nassau County Boy Scouts Honor Philanthropic Community Leaders including Gunjan P. Rastogi, CEO UniversaCare

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Good Scout Awards Dinner held on November 16raises$80,000 for Local Scouting Programs WOODBURY, NY (TIP): The Theodore Roosevelt Council, Boy Scouts of America hosted its premiere event of the year, the AnnualGood Scout Awards Dinner on Tuesday, November 16th at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. Among this year’s esteemed honorees was Ms. Gunjan P. Rastogi, … Nassau County Boy Scouts Honor Philanthropic Community Leaders including Gunjan P. Rastogi, CEO UniversaCare

CHANCELLOR PORTER AND CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCE HISTORIC $4 MILLION INVESTMENT IN LANGUAGE ACCESS FOR ALL

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Meisha Porter

 NEW YORK(TIP): Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter and City Council, on November 30, announced the launch of “Language Access for All,” an historic $4 million investment in improving outreach, engagement and communication with multilingual families across New York City. Approximately 40 percent of New York City Department of Education families speak a language other than English … CHANCELLOR PORTER AND CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCE HISTORIC $4 MILLION INVESTMENT IN LANGUAGE ACCESS FOR ALL

Annual Sir Syed Day Annual International Mushaira held using Zoom technology last Sunday, 21st November

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“Thaekzamana ki sab chaand tare apne the” Remembering the old days, chief guest Dr. Salman Akhtar recited a portion of his ghazal at the international Sir Syed Day mushaira using Zoom technology on Sunday, 21st November 2021. Salman—a psychiatrist by profession-belongs to the family of literary giants. He has authored more than one hundred books … Annual Sir Syed Day Annual International Mushaira held using Zoom technology last Sunday, 21st November

AAPI Global Healthcare Summit to be held in Hyderabad

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India’s VP Venkaiah Naidu to be the Chief Guest CHICAGO (TIP): Mr. Venkaiah Naidu, Honorable Vice President of India will be the Chief Guest at the next edition of the annual Global Healthcare Summit (GHS) 2022, organized by the Association of American Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) to be held at the prestigious Hotel Avasa … AAPI Global Healthcare Summit to be held in Hyderabad

Transformation of Hinduism, origins of the Bhagavad Gita

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Transformation

The Bhagavad Gita is most popularly known as the “holy book of Hindus”, but did you know that there are actually several Gitas, out of which the Bhagavata Gita was taken up as the prime book encompassing the total message of Hinduism? Historical progression of Hindusim ‘Hindusim’ became the name of an organised religion much … Transformation of Hinduism, origins of the Bhagavad Gita

Odisha: The Soul of Incredible India

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Odisha- the land of paddy fields and palm-fringed silver beaches, temples, rivers, waterfalls and tribal people, is filled with major attractions such as the temples of Bhubaneshwar and Puri, miles of clean beaches and the magnificent Sun Temple of Konark. Odisha, the state with a glorious history, is filled with nature and adventure. Inhabited by … Odisha: The Soul of Incredible India

Hubble captures stunning image of star-forming Prawn Nebula

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Washington (TIP): The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning view of the Prawn Nebula floating through deep space. The Prawn Nebula is a massive stellar nursery located in the constellation Scorpius, about 6,000 light years from Earth. Though the nebula stretches 250 light-years and covers a space four times the size of the full … Hubble captures stunning image of star-forming Prawn Nebula

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: Here are all phones set to feature the new chip

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Snapdragon

Qualcomm announced its new flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 at the company’s Snapdragon Tech Summit earlier today. The new flagship chipset will feature better performance, battery life and camera capabilities in addition to improved graphical performance. The event also saw a number of smartphone manufacturers announce their upcoming flagship phones that will feature … Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: Here are all phones set to feature the new chip

Twitter prohibits sharing of personal photos, videos without consent

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Twitter Inc said it will not allow sharing of personal media such as photos and videos on its platform without the consent of the person. The social media company’s privacy policy already prohibits sharing of other people’s private information such as phone numbers, addresses and IDs. “When we are notified by individuals depicted, or by … Twitter prohibits sharing of personal photos, videos without consent

UK competition watchdog orders Facebook to sell off Giphy

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The United Kingdom’s antitrust watchdog has blocked Facebook’s acquisition of Giphy and ordered the social network to sell off the GIF-sharing platform, saying the deal hurts social media users and advertisers by stifling competition for animated images. The Competition and Markets Authority said Tuesday that the deal would let Facebook, which has been renamed Meta, … UK competition watchdog orders Facebook to sell off Giphy

Beauty benefits of banana

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Beauty

This humble fruit can do much more than you think! From treating acne to anti-ageing benefits, this genius fruit needs to be part of your beauty regime. And here’s our scoop on top 5 benefits of banana. Natural moisturiser Banana is rich in potassium, which makes it a great moisturiser for your skin. All you … Beauty benefits of banana

83 Trailer: Ranveer pulls off ‘unthinkable’ as Kapil; fans declare film ‘masterpiece’ already

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83 Trailer

The first trailer for Kabir Khan’s 83 is finally here. The film, starring Ranveer Singh, chronicles the Indian cricket team’s first World Cup win under the captaincy of Kapil Dev in 1983 when they defeated West Indies in the final. In the nearly four-minute-long trailer, we revisit several iconic moments that led to the historic … 83 Trailer: Ranveer pulls off ‘unthinkable’ as Kapil; fans declare film ‘masterpiece’ already

Nora Fatehi to share the stage with Nick Jonas at VidCon in Abu Dhabi

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Nora

Bollywood actor and dancer Nora Fatehi will be sharing stage with Nick Jonas, Kehlani and Tala Samman among others at the upcoming VidCon in Abu Dhabi on December 3. Nora will be performing on some of her most popular chartbusters at the international event. Earlier, Nora Fatehi had represented Bollywood at the global stage when … Nora Fatehi to share the stage with Nick Jonas at VidCon in Abu Dhabi

Lara ‘almost had a heart attack’’when 4-year-old Saira spoke about divorce

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Lara Dutta revealed she was in shock when she found out that her daughter Saira was aware of the concept of divorce at the age of four. The actor revealed that it was her husband, tennis legend Mahesh Bhupathi who taught Saira about it when they were watching the international show Friends. The actor, who … Lara ‘almost had a heart attack’’when 4-year-old Saira spoke about divorce