With no glue still to bond the Opposition, the non-party movements of resistance could offer hope for change Paradoxically, the only avenue of political change through the elections that lies open, if at all, is in the non-political movements of resistance such as the farmers’ agitation. The political Opposition in its entirety appears to have … A one-party juggernaut and its feeble challengers
AUKUS: Yet another anti-China grouping created by the US “We Indians, instead of sorting out our disputes with China on our own on the basis of equality and fairness, have chosen to join the US-led quadrilateral. Essentially an anti-China alliance, the Quad could end up making Asia the theatre of a new cold war and … Quad, AUKUS, SAARC… and a divided Asia
Across a decade of rolling threats, from the euro zone to Brexit and Covid, Germany’s outgoing chancellor focused on holding the EU together It was Monday 13 July 2015 and dawn had broken when Angela Merkel said it was all over: Greece would be leaving the eurozone. After 15 hours of all-night crisis talks, it … The crisis manager: Angela Merkel’s double-edged European legacy
Jaishankar addresses G20 meeting on Afghanistan issue September 23, 2021 TIP Special Correspondent NEW YORK (TIP): The G4 has called for concrete outcomes in a fixed timeframe on the measures to reform the UN Security Council. “With G4 Foreign Ministers Heiko Mass, Moteging and Carlos França, sent a clear message on the need for reformed … Fix timeframe for UNSC reforms: G4
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the 76th session of the UNGA on September 25, 2021, said that countries with “regressive thinking” that are using terrorism as a “political tool” must understand that it is an equally big threat for them also. Mr. Modi said that he represents a country … Our diversity is the identity of our strong democracy, says PM Modi at UNGA
China’s central bank on Friday, Sept 24, declared all transactions involving Bitcoin and other virtual currencies illegal, stepping up a campaign to block use of unofficial digital money. Chinese banks were banned from handling cryptocurrencies in 2013, but the government issued a reminder this year. That reflected official concern that cryptocurrency mining and trading might … China declares all cryptocurrency transactions illegal
Bitcoin mining produces electronic waste (e-waste) annually comparable to the small IT equipment waste of a place like the Netherlands, research shows. Miners of the cryptocurrency each year produce 30,700 tonnes of e-waste, Alex de Vries and Christian Stoll estimate. That averages 272g (9.5oz) per transaction, they say. By comparison, an iPhone 13 weighs 173g … Bitcoin mining producing tonnes of waste
Brussels (TIP): The European Union aims to have a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones under a European Commission proposal presented on Thursday, Sept 23, in a world first, with the move impacting iPhone maker Apple more than its rivals. The move has been more than 10 years in the making, with … EU plans one mobile charging port for all, in setback for Apple
Twitter announced a slew of features during its product event held on Thursday. The micro-blogging site revealed that it is rolling out Tips, which is a tipping feature, to everyone with more payment options to choose from including cryptocurrency. Using Tips, Twitter users can tip their favourite account on the micro-blogging platform, help a small … Twitter will now let you tip your favorite creator using cryptocurrency
Superstar Salman Khan said his over a decade-long association with the reality show “Bigg Boss” is his “longest relationship” and he keeps coming back to it every year, faithfully. Khan, who is currently shooting for his upcoming actioner “Tiger 3” in Austria, has been associated with the show since its season four in 2010. The … Salman Khan gets talking about his longest relationship
NASA is splitting its human spaceflight department into two separate bodies — one centered on big, future-oriented missions to the Moon and the Mars, the other on the International Space Station and other operations closer to the Earth. The reorganisation, announced by NASA chief Bill Nelson on Tuesday, reflects an evolving relationship between private companies, … NASA splits human spaceflight unit in two
Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar’s upcoming movie “Sardar Udham”, starring Vicky Kaushal in the lead, will premiere on Amazon Prime Video. A biopic on freedom fighter Sardar Udham Singh, who assassinated Michael O’Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab in British India in 1940, to avenge the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, the film will digitally release in … Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Sardar Udham’ to release directly on Amazon Prime Video
A couple of days ago, Taapsee Pannu skyrocketed to top trends for her ‘mard ki body’ when a faceless troll, well, decided to troll her on Twitter. The point of contention – a still from her upcoming film, Rashmi Rocket, where Taapsee, with her back to the camera, showed off enviably ripped muscles. Her answer? … Taapsee Pannu’s Rashmi Rocket brings back lingering memory of Dutee Chand
Kriti Sanon and Tiger Shroff made their Bollywood debut together with Heropanti. The duo was much appreciated as a pair by the audience. However, after that movie, Kriti and Tiger have not shared screen space. And now, the Heropanti duo is all set to create magic on screen as they will be seen together in … The film Ganapath is next for Kriti Sanon
Chandigarh (TIP): The Congress party seems to be struggling to get a fix on new Punjab CM’s team with sources pointing to differences between CM Charanjit Channi and PPCC chief Navjot Sidhu over selection of the new state Cabinet. On Friday, Sept 24, Channi was again called to Delhi by the Congress high command to … New Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi meets top brass in Delhi over cabinet expansion
New Delhi (TIP): Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called for a ‘Bharat bandh’ on September 27 to protest against the Centre’s three farm laws. The Bandh will be effective from 6 am to 4 pm. “This would include all government and private offices, all educational and other institutions, all shops, industries and commercial establishments, all … Samyukta Kisan Morcha calls for Bharat bandh on September 27
In a signal that the Congress has started moving fast to resolve the Rajasthan tangle, party leader Rahul Gandhi met the state’s former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot in New Delhi on Friday, Sept 24, their second meeting in a week. While both sides remained tight-lipped about what transpired during the meeting, two senior Congress … Rahul and Priyanka meet Pilot amid Rajasthan rumblings
The contours of the BJP-led NDA alliance appear to be in place for the UP elections next year. The saffron party today announced alliance with Sanjay Nishad-led Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal (Nishad party), which represents communities like fishermen and boatmen whose traditional occupations are centered around rivers. UP election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan said … BJP, Nishad party, Apna Dal to contest UP polls together
India recorded a spike of 29,616 new Covid-19 cases on Sept 25. The country also witnessed 290 deaths, taking the death toll to 446,658 So far, India has recorded 33,624,419 corona cases in total. Delhi reported 24 Covid-19 cases and no fatality. Kerala recorded 19,983 new Covid-19 cases and Maharashtra 3,286 cases. According to the … India sees fall in daily Covid-19 tally with 29,616 new cases
By Mabel Pais “Today, Women@NJPAC is focused on supporting the vital work of the Arts Center — and amplifying the voices of women in our communities, in the arts, in the social justice movement, and in the corporate world.” “The ‘Spotlight Gala’ is not only an opportunity for us to raise funds for NJPAC’s award-winning … STARS ILLUMINE NJPAC’S SPOTLIGHT GALA
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Hindu University of America awarded Master of Arts in Sanskrit Degrees, and other Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Hindu Studies and Yoga, to 12 of its graduating students at a Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the Marriott Marquis, Times Square, New York. In addition, Hindu University of America … Hindu University of America awards Honorary Doctoral Degree to Padma Bhushan Anupam Kher
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The GOPIO-Manhattan (NYC) in cooperation with Consulate General of India in New York organized the ‘Meet & Greet’ for Students from India studying in the Northeast to connect them to the community and providing mentoring opportunities as well as to raise awareness of Consular services to students from the Indian Consulate. … GOPIO Manhattan Organizes ‘Meet & Greet’ for Students from India at the New York Indian Consulate
NEW YORK CITY(TIP): Nine New York City contractors have been indicted for allegedly bribing NYCHA superintendents for “micro purchase” contracts. “These defendants allegedly tried to seek favors from NYCHA superintendents by offering them bribes, corrupting a process meant to ensure contracts are fairly awarded,” Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said. “I commend the employees who … Nine New York City contractors indicted for allegedly bribing NYCHA superintendents for “micro purchase” contracts
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Indian Overseas Congress is an advocacy organization that promotes democracy, freedom, and justice for all and, in this regard, supports a very strong bilateral relationship between India and the USA and lauds every effort that fosters such partnership bondage, especially to rein in any radical terrorism emanating from Afghanistan. The … IOCUSA denounces Modi administration’s misgovernance and failures on diverse fronts
DALLAS, TX (TIP): Raksha Bandhan, a festival that cherishes the bond between brothers and sisters, is celebrated by the Hindus across the world. The festival was celebrated this year on August 22. However, it’snever too late to celebrate this bond,and ring in the festival as did members of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) in Dallas. Hindu … Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA celebrated Raksha Bandhan with the Irving Police Department in Texas
CHICAGO, IL (TIP): Chicagoland couldn’t have asked for a better post-pandemic celebration after almost two years of pause to any public gathering than the beautiful religious and musical extravaganza organized by Shri Jalaram Mandir with Kirtidan Gadhvi and group. The grand program of “Ras-Garba Ramzat” was organized by Shri Jalaram Mandir, 425 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman … Shree Jalaram Mandir Raas Garba Ramzat with Kirtidan Gadhvi Turns Chicagoland Devotional
WASHINGTON DC (TIP): The Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations (FIACONA) thanks Vice President Harris for telling Prime Minister Modi, “I know from personal experience and from my family, of the commitment of the Indian people to democracy and to freedom, and to the work that may be done and can be done, to imagine … FIACONA thanks President Biden and VP Harris for advising Modi on the need for democratic values
Every now and then some officials move on to their new postings and their replacements arrive. While those leaving get a sendoff, the new arrivals are given a welcome reception. In recent months, some officials who got transferred included Mr. Ashwani Tewari, Country Head of State Bank of India, Mr. Balasubramaniam Elango, CE of Bank … WELCOME TO NEWCOMERS
TIP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commended the Indian Diaspora for distinguishing itself across the world, as he received an enthusiastic welcome from the community on his arrival here on a major visit to further enhance Indo-US relations. Modi was warmly greeted by groups of Indian-Americans at the airport soon … Indian diaspora has distinguished itself across the world: Modi
US – India relationship is destined to be “stronger, closer and tighter”, says Biden TIP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, September 24, described as “outstanding” his first bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden who said the Indo-US relationship is destined to be “stronger, closer and tighter” as the … Modi holds first bilateral meeting with President Biden; discusses Indo-Pacific, climate and COVID