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As Omicron Variant Cases Pop Up in U.S., Officials Launch Efforts to Prevent COVID Surges

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New York officials said five cases were detected in City and Long Island NEW YORK (TIP): As scientists identify cases of COVID-19 caused by the omicron variant in the United States, officials at all levels are working to prevent renewed surges of the virus as the holiday season moves along. On Thursday, December 2 alone, … As Omicron Variant Cases Pop Up in U.S., Officials Launch Efforts to Prevent COVID Surges

Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal’s Ajmer links

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Twitter CEO Parag Agarwal parental house in Ajmer Pic by Shaukat Ahmed

JAIPUR (TIP): As the news alert went viral that an Indian-American Technology Executive Parag Agrawal has become the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Twitter, people in Rajasthan specially of Dargah city of Ajmer got thrilled, joyous and found links of his birth to childhood. Parag was born at JLN Hospital in Ajmer on May 21, … Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal’s Ajmer links

Wrong Time for the Flu, Right Time for the Flu Shot

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Flu season is just beginning in New York City, and already my two-year-old daughter, my wife, and I have all received our seasonal flu vaccination. I encourage everyone to join us, to protect yourself and your community. Every year, the Health Department works to make the flu vaccine easily available because the influenza virus can … Wrong Time for the Flu, Right Time for the Flu Shot

ICYMI: EMERALD ISLE IMMIGRATION CENTER ANNOUNCES THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF THEIR KATONAH AVENUE CENTER

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Over $1.5M in funds allocated by Council Member Danny Dromm to add a third floor and more than double the program space BRONX, NY (TIP):  On November 19 Emerald Isle Immigration Center (EIIC) announced the renovation and expansion of their community center located at 4275 Katonah Avenue in the Woodlawn section of the Bronx. The … ICYMI: EMERALD ISLE IMMIGRATION CENTER ANNOUNCES THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF THEIR KATONAH AVENUE CENTER

NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS EXPANDS PRIMARYCARE-CENTERED DIABETES MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS

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Health system’s average A1c control rates return to pre-pandemic levelsamong patients enrolled in diabetes management programs NEW YORK (TIP):  NYC Health + Hospitals, on November 24, expanded the diabetes management programs available to approximately 66,000 New Yorkers with diabetes who receive care in the City’s public hospitals and community-based health centers. The health system’s diabetes … NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS EXPANDS PRIMARYCARE-CENTERED DIABETES MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS

New UN Women data confirms violence against women has worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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The report launch kicks off the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, from 25 November to 10 December, under the theme, “Orange the World: End Violence against Women Now!” NEW YORK CITY (TIP): On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), a new report released … New UN Women data confirms violence against women has worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Elon Musk has now sold more than half the stock he vowed on Twitter

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After a few days’ break, Elon Musk resumed selling shares in Tesla Inc., now coming more than halfway to making good on his promise to offload 10% of his stake in the electric-car maker. The billionaire sold an additional 934,091 shares for $1.05 billion, according to regulatory filings late on Tuesday U.S. time. He also … Elon Musk has now sold more than half the stock he vowed on Twitter

China regulator seeks to avoid US delistings of Chinese firms

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HONG KONG (TIP): Chinese authorities are working with U.S. counterparts to prevent Chinese companies being delisted from U.S. stock exchanges, a Chinese regulatory official said on Thursday, as a lengthy dispute about auditing standards rumbles on. U.S. authorities are moving towards kicking foreign companies off American stock exchanges if their audits fail to meet U.S. … China regulator seeks to avoid US delistings of Chinese firms

BigBasket opens 1st physical store, targets 800 in 5 years

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Tata Group-owned e-grocery BigBasket has entered offline retail with the opening of its first brick-and-mortar store in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The store, branded Fresho, sells fresh fruits and vegetables. BigBasket co-founder & CEO Hari Menon said the plan is to clock Rs 12,000 crore in sales from 800 Fresho stores across 10 tier-1 cities by … BigBasket opens 1st physical store, targets 800 in 5 years

Govt inks deal with US to phase out equalisation levy

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Signing a pact for the transition from equalisation levy, India and the US on Wednesday agreed for a transitional approach on equalisation levy or digital tax on e-commerce supplies beginning April 1, the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday, November 24. “India and the United States have agreed to the same terms … shall apply between … Govt inks deal with US to phase out equalisation levy

US banking regulators to clarify banks’ crypto role in 2022

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WASHINGTON (TIP):  US banking regulators intend to clarify in 2022 what role traditional banks can legally play in the cryptocurrency market, they said on Tuesday. In a statement, regulators said they plan to make clear what sort of activities banks can engage in involving cryptocurrency, including holding it on their balance sheets, issuing stablecoins and … US banking regulators to clarify banks’ crypto role in 2022

Robots now wipe tables, sort trash, open doors at Google offices

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San Francisco (TIP): Signalling an era of machines slowly taking over human work, a fleet of more than 100 robots are autonomously performing a range of useful tasks around Google offices in the US, like wiping tables, sorting trash, grasping cups and even opening doors for visitors. Google’s parent company Alphabet has announced that its … Robots now wipe tables, sort trash, open doors at Google offices

WhatsApp tricks you should try right now

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WhatsApp offers a lot of features and the messaging platform recently added quite a few features too. There are chances that you might not be aware of some of the tricks, so we have created a list of the features that you can try right now. Some of these features will also improve your messaging … WhatsApp tricks you should try right now

Chip shortage hitting entry-level smartphones the most

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Popular entry-level offerings from leading smartphone brands such as Redmi, Oppo and Vivo, are in short supply across India, indianexpress.com has found. Several retailers blamed the global semiconductor chip shortage for the unavailability of budget phones, forcing many brands to either increase prices of popular budget phones or entirely shift their focus towards those models … Chip shortage hitting entry-level smartphones the most

Raveena Tandon unveils trailer of Aranyak

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She ruled the 1990s with her effortless performances and swept the audiences off their feet with her dance moves, and now actress Raveena Tandon is all set to make her digital debut with Netflix’s upcoming crime thriller Aranyak, where she will be seen playing a police officer. The series spotlights the hardships and prejudices female … Raveena Tandon unveils trailer of Aranyak

Jennifer Lawrence Say ‘Don’t Look Up’ Leonardo DiCaprio brings More Box Office

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence are currently gearing up for the release of their Netflix film, Don’t Look Up, in which the duo joins forces to save the world. A recent report by Variety stated that Lawrence was paid $25 million for her work in the film, while Leonardo DiCaprio was paid $5 million more … Jennifer Lawrence Say ‘Don’t Look Up’ Leonardo DiCaprio brings More Box Office

Kangana in trouble again; FIR against actress for  ‘spreading hatred’

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Kangana Ranaut never escapes legal trouble or trouble in general. A new FIR has been filed against the troublemaker actress Kangana Ranaut at Khar police station Mumbai regarding her Instagram Story over spreading ‘hate speech’ for Sikhs in her story. A delegation of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee led by its President Manjinder Singh … Kangana in trouble again; FIR against actress for  ‘spreading hatred’

Keanu Reeves reacts to rumors of joining Marvel Cinematic Universe

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Keanu Reeves hasn’t worked with Marvel Studios yet. However, rumours have been doing the rounds that he might soon make his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut. The Matrix star has now said that he is open to joining the universe. Keanu Reeves expressed his wish to star in a Marvel Cinematic Universe film during an interview … Keanu Reeves reacts to rumors of joining Marvel Cinematic Universe

Amid split rumors, Priyanka Chopra ‘roasts Nick Jonas family’

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Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas took a dig at the rumours of her split with popstar-husband Nick Jonas by sharing a clip from their Netflix comedy special “Jonas Brothers Family Roast”. On Monday, November 22, Priyanka dropped her surname, along with her husband’s last name, from all social media handles. Her move led to speculation that … Amid split rumors, Priyanka Chopra ‘roasts Nick Jonas family’

Thanksgiving: Celebrating harvest and other blessings of past year

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Marked as a national holiday on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States, Thanksgiving celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the past year. It is believed that Thanksgiving is modelled on a harvest feast shared by the English colonists (Pilgrims) of Plymouth and the Wampanoag people in 1621. This American holiday has … Thanksgiving: Celebrating harvest and other blessings of past year

India in history this Week- November 26 to December 2, 2021

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26 NOVEMBER 1949       The supreme law of the country adopted our constitution. 2009       The Constitution of India adopted the Constitution. 1960       Telephone STD service started between Lucknow and Kanpur for the first time in India. 2012       Arvind Kejriwal formed a new political party called Aam Aadmi Party. 1948       National Cadet Corps was established. 2008       The … India in history this Week- November 26 to December 2, 2021

Lucknow : The city of Nawabs

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Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, lies in the middle of the Heritage Arc. This bustling city, famed for its Nawabi era finesse and amazing food, is a unique mix of the ancient and the modern. It is home to extraordinary monuments depicting a fascinating blend of ancient, colonial and oriental architecture. There are many … Lucknow : The city of Nawabs

Sex ratio: Number of women surpasses men for first time in India, shows survey

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New Delhi (TIP): In welcome trends that signal a decline in adverse sex selection, the ratio of women to men has crossed the 1,000 mark for the first time. Sex ratio of India’s total population — defined as the number of women per 1,000 men — stands at 1020, according to the latest round of … Sex ratio: Number of women surpasses men for first time in India, shows survey

Cabinet approves bill to repeal farm laws; bill to be tabled in Parliament

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New Delhi (TIP): Five days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the decision to repeal the three contentious farm laws against which the farmers had been protesting for a year, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday, Nov 24,  cleared the bill to be taken up in the upcoming Parliament session to roll back the laws. The … Cabinet approves bill to repeal farm laws; bill to be tabled in Parliament

Key Bills likely to be tabled during winter session of Parliament

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New Delhi (TIP): The government has listed 26 Bills for introduction in Parliament’s winter session starting on November 29. Here is a look at some of the proposed laws: –              Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021, is scheduled to be tabled following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement last week for rolling back the three farm laws … Key Bills likely to be tabled during winter session of Parliament

New South Africa Covid variant triggers alert in India

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Hours after South African authorities announced they had detected a new variant of the novel coronavirus with a “very unusual constellation” of mutations, the Union Health Ministry on Thursday directed states to rigorously screen and test travellers coming from or transiting through three countries in which the variant had been confirmed — South Africa, Botswana, … New South Africa Covid variant triggers alert in India

Govt to review Rs 8 lakh cap for EWS quota

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New Delhi (TIP) : Nudged by the Supreme Court to do a “high-level policy rethink”, the Union government has decided to review the Rs 8 lakh annual income limit to identify economically weaker section (EWS) for providing 10% quota in public jobs and educational institutions. On Thursday, Nov 25, a Supreme Court bench, headed by … Govt to review Rs 8 lakh cap for EWS quota

European Union to limit political ads, ban use of certain personal info

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Brussels (TIP): Concerned by the misuse of political advertising to undermine elections, the European Union on November 25 unveiled plans to help people better understand when they are seeing such ads online and who is responsible for them. The proposals, aimed at ensuring fair and transparent polls or referendums, would also ban political targeting and … European Union to limit political ads, ban use of certain personal info

Sweden’s first woman PM resigns on first day of appointment

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Stockholm (TIP) : Shortly after Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson was elected by Parliament as Sweden’s first female Prime Minister, she tendered her resignation after facing the harsh reality of having to lead a minority coalition government. Just hours after she was elected the Prime Minister on Wednesday, Parliament (Riksdag) passed the opposition’s budget proposal … Sweden’s first woman PM resigns on first day of appointment

Coal mine fire in Russia’s Siberia kills 11, dozens trapped

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Moscow (TIP): A fire at a coal mine in Russia’s Siberia killed 11 people and injured more than 40 on November 25, with dozens of others remaining trapped, authorities said. Efforts to rescue those trapped in the mine were halted on Thursday afternoon because of an explosion threat, and rescuers were rushed out of the … Coal mine fire in Russia’s Siberia kills 11, dozens trapped