San Francisco (TIP): The Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has started rolling out iOS 12.5.5 to older models of the iPhone and iPad. “This update provides important security updates and is recommended for all users,” Apple said in the release notes for iOS 12.5.5. The update is available for the iPad Air, the iPad mini 2, … Apple releases iOS 12.5.5 for older iPhones, iPads
Ancient human footprints preserved in the ground across the White Sands National Park in New Mexico are astonishingly old, scientists reported Thursday, dating back about 23,000 years to the ice age. The results, if they hold up to scrutiny, would rejuvenate the scientific debate about how humans first spread across the Americas, implying that they … Ancient footprints push back date of human arrival in the Americas
A 420 foot long advanced U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker called Healy, designed for polar research, currently sails peacefully at the Baffin Bay, located between Baffin Island and the west coast of Greenland. This year’s trip for Healy has not been a difficult one. Electrician master chief Mark Hulen, who traversed the Arctic from Seattle to … Arctic warming may be linked to shifting weather patterns in North America
With its September Xbox update, Microsoft has brought the new, Chromium-based Edge browser to Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One consoles. It supports a keyboard and mouse and will introduce new capabilities like access to Google Stadia, Discord, web apps and more, reports Engadget. Microsoft started testing the Edge update on Xbox One and Xbox … Xbox gains new features with updated Edge browser
The perfect confluence of traditional legacy and natural adornments, the holy town of Rameswaram is placed perfectly on the Pamban Island. Even if you are not a religiously-inclined traveller, a visit to Rameswaram will leave you spiritually stirred and surprised. Primarily a pilgrimage site known for its gorgeous Hindu temples, this tiny fishing town in … Rameshwaram: The Temple City
Navratri is a nine days festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. Navratri is a Sanskrit word which literally means nine nights. During these nine nights and ten days, Goddess Durga is worshipped in 9 different forms, known as Navdurga. The tenth day is celebrated as Vijayadashami when idols of Goddess Durga are immersed into the water … Ashwin Navratri
Paris (TIP): Lionel Messi gave Paris St Germain fans what they came for as he helped them beat visitors Manchester City 2-0 in their Champions League clash with his first goal for his new club on Tuesday, Sept 28. The Argentine forward, who joined PSG on a two-year contract after leaving Barcelona, found the top … Sheriff hand Real a shocker as Messi announces himself in PSG’s 2-0 win over City
Once Rajasthan Royals had failed to put up a competitive total, it was Royal Challengers Bangalore’s game to lose. And after a 48-run opening partnership in five overs between Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal, they were never going to fluff their lines. Unlike Royals, RCB embraced common sense batting on their way to a seven-wicket … Kohli capitalizes on Royal mess as Rajasthan collapse from strong position
A fighting performance in the ODIs has given the Indian women’s cricket team the much-needed shot of confidence. Now, the team shall go through a trial by fire when they make their Day-Night Test debut against Australia in the one-off game beginning here tomorrowSept 30. With the third ODI held on Sunday and the following … India, Australia renew Test rivalry
Angelina Jolie and The Weeknd once again continue to fuel dating rumors after the two were recently seen together, out in Los Angeles. According to a report, the ‘Maleficent’ actor, and the ‘After Hours’ singer were snapped leaving Giorgio Baldi restaurant in matching all-black outfits and masks. They were also spotted at the same swanky … Angelina Jolie, The Weeknd seen together in LA
New Delhi (TIP): Observing that its power of contempt can’t be taken away even by a law enacted by the legislature, the Supreme Court on Sept 29, held the chairperson of an NGO guilty of contempt of court for not depositing a fine of Rs 25 lakh imposed on him for “browbeating” the court. “The … SC: Even legislature can’t curtail power of contempt
New Delhi (TIP): The country’s coronavirus pandemic scenario worsened slightly on Thursday, Sept 30, with about a 25 per cent rise in fresh cases over last day’s figures. Following two straight days of fresh case tally remaining below the 20,000-mark, India registered 23,529 cases in the last 24 hours. According to updated data available with … India’s new Covid case tally again crosses 20k-mark, active count still lowest
The Taliban setup in Kabul has been reaching out to the Indian side to explore the continuation of contacts in different fields, ranging from resumption of commercial flights to scholarships for Afghan students, people familiar with matter said on Wednesday, Sept 29. These contacts have come at a time when the Indian government has indicated … Taliban reach out to India over resumption of flights, scholarships
New Delhi/Chandigarh (TIP): A party in disarray in a poll-bound state. A defiant state unit chief rebuffing the party’s overtures. A snubbed former chief minister meeting a top political rival. And, senior leaders publicly voicing differences with the leadership, prompting protests by others in the same party. The Congress’ troubles in Punjab spilled over to … Punjab turmoil now a political storm for Cong
The mid-day meal scheme will now be known as PM POSHAN, with the Centre initiating a major political push pivoted around ‘child nutrition’, and announcing that around 24 lakh students receiving pre-primary education at government and government-aided schools will also be brought under the ambit of the scheme from next year. Under the mid-day meal … Mid-day meal scheme is now ‘PM Poshan’, pre-primary children will be covered
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) at a meeting on Wednesday accorded approval for procurement of 25 advanced light helicopters (ALH) from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under Buy Indian scheme. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs the DAC. The copters will cost Rs 3,850 crore. The decision comes a day after an ageing Cheetah helicopter crashed near … MoD clears acquisition proposals worth Rs 13,165 cr
Gandhi Jayanti is observed on October 2 every year to honor Mahatma Gandhi for his invaluable contributions to India’s freedom struggle. The Indian Panorama pays tribute to Father of the Nation on his 152nd birth anniversary. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly … Gandhi Jayanti: Remembering Father of the Nation
By Mabel Pais The Newark Arts celebrates its 20th Newark Arts Festival this fall with a headline exhibit honoring legendary entertainer and New Jersey native Dionne Warwick – “Dionne Warwick: Queen of Twitter.” The exhibit will debut on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, from 6-9 PM ET in a pop-up gallery at the Hahne & Co., … THE NEWARK ARTS FEST ELEBRATES LEGENDARY WARWICK’S “CREATIVE RESILIENCE”
WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): Lucy will launch on October 16 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. NASA is poised to send its first spacecraft to study Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids to glean new insights into the solar system’s formation 4.5 billion years ago, the space agency said September 28. The probe, called Lucy after an ancient fossil … NASA’s Lucy mission to probe Jupiter’s mysterious Trojan asteroids
WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Klete Keller pleaded guilty Wednesday, September 29, to a felony charge for storming the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot and faces 21 to 27 months in prison. Keller acknowledged in court records that he tried to obstruct Congress’ certification of President Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory, … Olympic swimmer who stormed Capitol pleads guilty to felony
WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): Top American generals on Tuesday, September 28, told lawmakers that they had recommended having 2,500 troops in Afghanistan to which President Joe Biden disagreed. The White House, however, defended the presidential decision, acknowledging that it was a split recommendation from Biden’s advisors and generals. US Defiance Secretary Lloyd Austin, Chairman of US … Top US generals recommended having 2,500 troops in Afghanistan; White House defends withdrawal
WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): Kilauea had a major eruption in 2018 that destroyed more than 700 homes and displaced thousands of residents. One of the most active volcanos on Earth is erupting on Hawaii’s Big Island. Officials with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed Wednesday that an eruption has begun in Kilauea volcano’s Halemaumau crater at … Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, lava fountains form in park
WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): U.S. President Joe Biden rolled up his shirt sleeve for a COVID-19 vaccine booster inoculation on Monday, September 27, hoping to provide a powerful example for Americans on the need to get the extra shot even as millions go without their first. In getting the booster, Mr. Biden dismissed criticism that the … Joe Biden gets COVID-19 booster shot as additional doses roll out
October 1 October 1, 1908 – Henry Ford’s Model T, a “universal car” designed for the masses, went on sale for the first time. October 1, 1938 – Hitler’s troops occupied the Sudetenland portion of Czechoslovakia. In an effort to avoid war, the leaders of Britain and France had agreed to cede the German-speaking … History This Week
NEW YORK (TIP): A 26-year-old Sikh-American officer in the US Marines who has been allowed to wear the turban – the first person in the 246-year history of the elite force allowed to do so – but with a few limitations, plans to sue the Corps if he is not granted full religious accommodation, according to … Sikh-American officer allowed to wear a turban with limitations may sue: Report
WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): President Joe Biden has unveiled an inspiring initiative that will enable 100 students from the Quad nations, including India, to pursue advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at leading US universities. Biden convened the first in-person meeting of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) at the White House Friday, September … 25 Indian students to get Quad STEM Fellowship sponsored by private donors
LONDON (TIP): The “Lakshmi” bar, a 20-gm gold bar with the Hindu Goddess of Wealth engraved intricately into the precious metal, was designed by Royal Mint designer Emma Noble and follows a close collaboration with the Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Cardiff on its intricate design. The bar, retailing at 1,080 pounds, is described by the … Indians abroad can now buy UK Royal Mint’s 1st Goddess Lakshmi gold bar
HOUSTON (TIP): India House Houston, a non-profit organization based in Texas, has dedicated its grand stadium to Dr Durga and Sushila Agrawal who played a key role towards building the arena that will serve as a place for Indian-Americans to hold sporting and cultural events. Dr Durga Agrawal, founder and CEO of Piping Technology and … Indian-origin organization dedicated Stadium in Houston to Indian Americans who envisioned bringing cricket to US
LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): On September 24th evening, members of IAF and community leaders joined the ZOOM Call for a special interactive discussion on an important topic that affects most of us at some point in our lives. Distinguished panelists, moderators, and elite members of the Indian American community filled up the screens, all gathered … Virtual Interactive discussion on coping with grief and loss during the Pandemic
Early voting starting on Oct. 23 MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Ahead of Election Day on Nov. 2, Nassau County residents will have nine additional days to head to the polls. Starting on Oct. 23, voters can choose from 17 locations to cast their ballots during early voting. The dates and times are as under: – Oct. … Nassau County Early Voting Locations, Time Announced