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Attorney Ravi Batra sues Peter Daszak – Anthony Fauci Friend – in NYS Supreme Court

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Alleges Daszak funded People’s Liberation Army-controlled and operated “Wuhan Institute of Virology” I.S. Saluja NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP):  Covid19-survivor Ravi Batra sues “cover up artist” Peter Daszak, EcoHealth Alliance Inc., and his immunologist wife Janet Cottingham in NYS Supreme Court, New York County, Index #157709/2021, for funding People’s Liberation Army-controlled and operated “Wuhan Institute … Attorney Ravi Batra sues Peter Daszak – Anthony Fauci Friend – in NYS Supreme Court

With an Eye on 2024, 19 Opposition parties decide to hold nationwide protest

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NEW DELHI (TIP): Leaders of 19 Opposition parties, on August 20,2021 announced a joint agitation plan from September 20 to 30 after Congress president Sonia Gandhi urged them to rise above political compulsions to defeat the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. It’s time to rise above political compulsions — Sonia Gandhi, Congress All … With an Eye on 2024, 19 Opposition parties decide to hold nationwide protest

Taliban killed minorities, fueling Afghans’ fears: Report

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Thousands continue to flock to Kabul’s airport, braving checkpoints manned by Taliban fighters as they seek desperately to get on evacuation flights out KABUL (TIP): Taliban fighters tortured and killed members of an ethnic minority in Afghanistan after recently overrunning their village, Amnesty International said, fueling fears that they will again impose a brutal rule, … Taliban killed minorities, fueling Afghans’ fears: Report

US suggests world leaders skip General Assembly in-person

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NEW YORK (TIP): The United States on Wednesday, August 18, urged the leaders of nearly 200 countries to consider giving video addresses at the United Nations General Assembly in September instead of traveling to New York where the event is being held to prevent a possible “super-spreader event.” In a memo from the U.S. Mission … US suggests world leaders skip General Assembly in-person

Shashi Tharoor discharged in wife Sunanda Pushkar’s death case

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Faith in judiciary stands vindicated, said Tharoor NEW DELHI (TIP): A Delhi court on Wednesday, August 18, discharged senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor in a case related to his wife Sunanda Pushkar’s death in a luxury hotel here. Special Judge Geetanjali Goel passed the order in a virtual hearing. Tharoor thanked the judge saying it … Shashi Tharoor discharged in wife Sunanda Pushkar’s death case

Biden calls to let extra jobless benefits expire

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WASHINGTON (TIP): The Biden administration said in a letter to lawmakers Thursday, August 19 that it’s “appropriate” for expanded unemployment benefits to expire as scheduled in a little more than two weeks, but that states and local governments can use pandemic-relief funds for added help beyond the deadline amid the surge of the delta variant. … Biden calls to let extra jobless benefits expire

India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Makes Remarks at the UNSC

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Jaishankar at the UNSC

UNITED NATIONS (TIP): On Wednesday, August 18, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar made remarks on UN Peacekeeping efforts and the critical role technology plays in gathering intel and information, the second pillar of India’s presidency at the UNSC. He announced India’s decision to support to the UNITE Aware Platform, an initiative which will support UN … India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Makes Remarks at the UNSC

FIA unfurls biggest Tricolor at Times Square to celebrate India’s 75th Independence Day

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NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): The Federation of Indian Associations of the tri-state areas of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut (FIA NY-NJ-CT) kick-started the celebrations of the 75th Independence Day of India on Sunday with the hoisting of the Tricolor at the Times Square. This year’s Tricolor was the biggest one ever to be … FIA unfurls biggest Tricolor at Times Square to celebrate India’s 75th Independence Day

IAS India 75th Independence Day Celebrations – Parade at California State Capitol & Celebrations

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SACRAMENTO (TIP): Over five thousand people, who used to come every year from the Greater Sacramento area and further away in the California-USA, to witness the India Day celebrations organized by the Indian Association of Sacramento (IAS) for the past 15 years. In the United States, Indian American organizations celebrate their motherland’s Independence annually at … IAS India 75th Independence Day Celebrations – Parade at California State Capitol & Celebrations

Toppling of Ghani’s regime in Afghanistan and Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Statue in Pakistan

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After recently reading the news item onhow the government of Afghanistan collapsed to Taliban onslaught with complete melt down of its defense forces, we are all in state of disbelief. Then followed the news of vandalization of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Statue in Lahore rekindling the gruesome scenes witnessed by manyat the partition of the country … Toppling of Ghani’s regime in Afghanistan and Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Statue in Pakistan

Reboot to reset: On India-U.S. trade ties

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With Indo-U.S. trade deal off, it is time India reorients its global economic engagement India’s largest trading partner, and one with whom it has a significant trade surplus, the U.S., is no longer interested in securing a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), as per indications from the Joe Biden administration. An official acknowledgement of this, … Reboot to reset: On India-U.S. trade ties

Horror of horrors

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As a nation, we do not need a day to remind us of the atrocities during Partition “Another area that Modiji should not tinker with is the defense services. Our Army, Navy and Air Force have always been our pride and our joy. The citizens of every caste and creed repose immense faith in the … Horror of horrors

Lack of debate is weakening Parliament

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Parliament and parliamentary norms have been undermined by the rise of adversarial politics (perceiving the Opposition as an adversary rather than a partner in the lawmaking process) and a domineering executive that has sidelined all other institutions. Parliament was intended to function as a body that keeps the executive in check but it seems to … Lack of debate is weakening Parliament

The Afghanistan Tragedy: Will there be an end to endless wars?   

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People thronging the Hamid Karzai Airport in Kabul trying to flee Afghanistan

“Many of these bureaucrats in Washington who are the true architects of these infamous wars have little in common with the folks who are sent to these godforsaken places to fight these unseen enemies. They are part of the elite society, mostly come with Ivy League credentials and live in their multi-million abodes in Washington … The Afghanistan Tragedy: Will there be an end to endless wars?   

Indian-origin Sikh engineer’s low-cost washing machines to head to India

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Indian-origin Sikh engineer’s low-cost washing machines to head to India

LONDON (TIP): A London-born Indian-origin engineer’s project to supply low-cost washing machines to countries such as India, where hand washing of clothes remains a time-consuming exercise, has got off to a good start following field research in camps in Iraq. Navjot Sawhney, who set up his Washing Machine Project three years ago to provide energy … Indian-origin Sikh engineer’s low-cost washing machines to head to India

Indian American information scientist Dr. Nitin Agarwal to investigate covert online influence

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Indian American information scientist Dr. Nitin Agarwal to investigate covert online influence

ARKANSAS (TIP): Indian American information scientist Dr. Nitin Agarwal working at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is part of a Department of Defense funded international research project to investigate covert online influence. Agarwal, Jerry L. Maulden-Entergy endowed chair and distinguished professor of information science and director of the Collaboratorium for Social Media and … Indian American information scientist Dr. Nitin Agarwal to investigate covert online influence

Indian-origin Nalini Joseph vying for City Council seat in Salisbury, Massachusetts

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Indian-origin Nalini Joseph vying for city council seat in Salisbury, Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS (TIP): India-origin businesswoman Nalini Joseph is hoping to become the first Indian American to serve on the City Council of Salisbury, a small coastal beach town and summer tourist destination in Massachusetts. Joseph, 53, who was born and grew up in India after her father moved there to begin a ministry, came to the … Indian-origin Nalini Joseph vying for City Council seat in Salisbury, Massachusetts

Hockey: Tokyo triumph may mark revival of Indian hockey

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Indian national anthem at Olympic games after 13 years “Tokyo, once again, marked the turning point for Indian hockey. Remember 1960 when India lost its supremacy in hockey for the first time. The Rome Olympic games will always be remembered as there was no “Jana Mana” sung or played at the Olympic games.” It is … Hockey: Tokyo triumph may mark revival of Indian hockey

Weight loss foods to include in your diet

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Starting your day with a healthy breakfast will help you to maintain energy, feed off hunger attacks and in the process, also lose weight. “Skipping breakfast may cause you to not consume adequate amounts of fibre and nutrients. Not eating breakfast can also cause increased bouts … Weight loss foods to include in your diet

Say goodbye to wrinkles

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Generally speaking, by the age of fifty, the tell-tale signs of age become visible, like lines and wrinkles, loss of skin elasticity and resilience and so on. Heredity also plays a role in determining the rate at which one ages, but I believe that it is regular and preventive skin care that goes a long … Say goodbye to wrinkles

Ways to deep clean pores at home

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Steam This is the easiest and most effective treatment and is a great option when your skin is lacking lustre. Simply pour steaming water into a bowl, place a towel over your head and slowly lower your face toward the water. You can also simply use a face steamer if you have one at home. … Ways to deep clean pores at home

India in history this Week (August 13 – 19, 2021)

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August 13 1784: Pitt’s India Bill was introduced in the British Parliament for improvement of administration in India. 1795: Queen Ahilyabai Holkar died. 1891: The three great defenders of Manipur, Senapati Tikendrajit Singh, his brothers, Agnesh Sena and General Thangal were hanged by the British. 1936:         Famous Indian woman revolutionary Bhikaji Cama died. 1936: The … India in history this Week (August 13 – 19, 2021)

No single-use plastic goods from next year

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New Delhi (TIP): Keeping in view their adverse impacts on both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, the Centre today notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021, prohibiting several single-use plastic items with low utility and high littering potential by July 2022. According to a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate … No single-use plastic goods from next year

Venkaiah considers action against ‘unruly’ Oppn MPs, seeks advice

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New Delhi (TIP): Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu is said to be actively considering some kind of action against “unruly” members of the Opposition over their conduct in the well of the Rajya Sabha Wednesday when the monsoon session of Parliament ended on a bitter note amid chaotic scenes. Venkaiah Naidu, it is learnt, … Venkaiah considers action against ‘unruly’ Oppn MPs, seeks advice

It feels like a dream, says Gurdaspur’s Princepal Singh on his NBA journey

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New Delhi (TIP): Only the second Indian to debut in the NBA Summer League, young basketball player Princepal Singh says his journey has been nothing short of a “dream” and he is working on his fitness and skills to achieve his next goal of playing in the NBA. Singh, who hails from Gurdaspur, Punjab, followed … It feels like a dream, says Gurdaspur’s Princepal Singh on his NBA journey

Bayern held 1-1 by Gladbach in Bundesliga season opener

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Bayern Munich opened the Bundesliga season with a 1-1 draw at Borussia Mönchengladbach, with the hosts incensed at the referee for denying them a late penalty. Dayot Upamecano twice looked like he conceded a penalty in the late stages of his Bayern debut, but referee Marco Fritz waved play on and received no contradiction from … Bayern held 1-1 by Gladbach in Bundesliga season opener

Passenger vehicle sales up 45% in July

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Passenger vehicle wholesales in India rose significantly year-on-year in July, as Covid-led restrictions eased across states and companies pushed stocks to dealers to build up inventories for the upcoming festive season, SIAM said on Thursday, August 12. The total passenger vehicle sales, including dispatches of cars, utility vehicles and vans, from OEMs to dealerships increased … Passenger vehicle sales up 45% in July

Best time for Corporate India to step up risk taking, says Nirmala Sitharaman

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New Delhi (TIP): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, August 12,  said the government is doing everything required to support the economy, and urged industry leaders to step up investments and build capacity in domestic chip manufacturing and renewable energy. The government is pursuing key economic reforms, and doing “rigorous work” to achieve the privatisation … Best time for Corporate India to step up risk taking, says Nirmala Sitharaman

SoftBank pauses China investing as crackdown roils portfolio

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TOKYO (TIP): SoftBank Group Corp  will pause its investing in China as it waits for regulatory action against the country’s tech firms to play out, Chief Executive Masayoshi Son said “Until the situation is clearer we want to wait and see,” Son told a news conference. “In a year or two I believe new rules … SoftBank pauses China investing as crackdown roils portfolio

RIL enters lithium battery biz via stake buy in US firm

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New Delhi (TIP): Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd (RNESL), the newly floated renewable energy unit of Reliance Industries Ltd, along with Bill Gates and other investors have invested $144 million in Massachusetts-based Ambri Inc, which makes batteries for power grids. RNESL would be investing $50 million in the $144 million financing round, which Ambri will … RIL enters lithium battery biz via stake buy in US firm