A 1,200 km long mountain range with endemic flora and fauna interspersed with green plantations and splendid hill stations- the Western Ghats of India hide many gems of destinations. Recognized as one of the world’s eight “hottest hotspots” of biological diversity and as a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site, the place attracts various kinds of … Road trips to explore the best of Western Ghats
Hartalika Teej is a popular fast observed by Hindu women during the monsoon season. On this day, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped for marital harmony. This year, the festival will be observed on August 11 (Wednesday). While there are three important Teej festivals in India – Hartalika Teej, Hariyali Teej and Kajri Teej, … Hartalika Teej
New Delhi (TIP): Indian billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s plan to launch an ultra-low-cost airline could give planemaker Boeing a chance to regain lost ground in India after the fall of one of its biggest customers, Jet Airways, two years ago, industry executives say. Jhunjhunwala, known as “India’s Warren Buffett” for his successful stock investments, plans to … As Indian billionaire plans new airline, Boeing hopes for orders
ABL – Indira Projects JV – A Joint venture between Ashoka Buildcon and Chennai based Indira Projects & Developments signed a $48 Million (Rs 350 crore) infrastructure contract with Maldives Police Service for the design and construction of Police stations, barracks and detention center facilities. The Indian EXIM Bank is funding 85% of the total … Indian companies bag $48 million project in Maldives
India’s financial-crime agency has asked Walmart’s Flipkart and its founders to explain why they shouldn’t face a penalty of $1.35 billion for alleged violation of foreign investment laws, three sources and an agency official told Reuters. The Enforcement Directorate agency has been investigating e-commerce giants Flipkart and Amazon.com Inc for years for allegedly bypassing foreign … ED sends notice to Flipkart over forex violations
Facebook-owned WhatsApp is developing a way for its users to transfer their chat histories from iOS to Android, the media reported. According to 9To5Google, Google’s ‘Data Transfer Tool’, the standard tool for copying files from one Android to another or from iOS to Android, is preparing to offer a way to copy your WhatsApp chats … WhatsApp to ‘soon’ allow transfer chat history from iOS to Android
Google will no longer allow sign-in on Android devices that run Android 2.3.7 or lower starting September 27. If you sign into your device after September 27, you may get username or password errors when you try to use Google products and services like Gmail, YouTube, and Maps. “If your device has the ability to … Google won’t let users sign in on old Android devices from Sept 27
Caption: This June 19, 2019, photo provided by NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary shows purple microbial mats in the Middle Island Sinkhole in Lake Huron, Mich. Small hills and “fingers” like this one in the mats are caused by gases like methane and hydrogen sulfide bubbling up beneath them. Feel like days are just … New theory: Earth’s longer days kick-started oxygen growth
Amazon Alexa has been updated with the latest Covid-19 related features for Indian users. The virtual assistant can help you find the nearest Covid-19 testing centres, vaccination centres, and answer queries about vaccination, helpline numbers in each state. In 2020, Alexa was able to share information about Covid-19 related symptoms and cases in India. But … Now ask Alexa to find nearest Covid vaccine centre
INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoon unsalted butter, 1 cloves minced garlic, 1 cup rinsed,drained jasmine rice, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest, 2 teaspoon minced ginger, 2 cinnamon stick, 3/4 cup coconut milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon white pepper powder. Method – To prepare this delicious rice recipe, melt butter in saucepan over medium … Coconut Rice
The trailer of Camilla Cabello-starrer Cinderella is out, and it promises to bring a fresh perspective to the age-old fairy tale. Camilla’s Cinderella does sing, go to a grand ball and hopes to become the charming prince’s bride. But she also aspires to run her own business, Dresses by Ella. While the trailer promises magical … Camilla Cabello movie promises a magical, feminist ride
Kelly Preston was the “ultimate professional” on the set of her last-ever film, according to director Jules Williamson. The actress, who died at the age of 57 following a battle with breast cancer in July 2020, plays Cassie, one of a group of 50-something friends who go interrailing, in new comedy-drama Off the Rails. At … Kelly Preston was ‘ultimate professional’ on set of Off the Rails
The HBO film titled, `The Days of Abandonment`, featuring Oscar-winning star Natalie Portman, is dead. As per Variety, on Monday, the network announced that Portman has stepped down from the film, and production will not be moving forward. “Due to unforeseen personal reasons, Natalie Portman has stepped down from HBO Films` `Days of Abandonment` prior … Natalie Portman-starrer ‘The Days of Abandonment’ not moving forward at HBO
The internet has found a new doppelganger of actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and she is Aashita Singh. We are sure you will do a double take after seeing Aashita’s pictures and videos owing to her sheer resemblance with Aishwarya. Soon after social media users spotted Aashita’s profile, she went viral and achieved the status of … Aishwarya’s doppelganger Aashita sets the Internet on fire
Actress Lara Dutta is playing the pivotal role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Her physical transformation has been hailed by her fans, who spotted her in the trailer which was launched a day back. “It is a great responsibility when you portray someone who’s an iconic figure like Mrs Gandhi. It was very important … Netizens hail Lara Dutta’s transformation as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
New Delhi (TIP): Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, August 3, gave a call to Opposition leaders to “unite the majority voice of the people of India” that is represented by their parties. Accompanied by his party colleagues and Opposition leaders, Gandhi rode a bicycle to Parliament to protest against the rise in the … Rahul Gandhi leads bicycle rally to Parliament over fuel price hike
Senior ministers in the governments of Assam and Mizoram held a detailed discussion on the boundary dispute between the two states and issued a joint statement saying the issues related to it would be resolved amicably. As deputed by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, two senior ministers of the state government — Atul Bora and … Assam, Mizoram to resolve boundary dispute amicably
Bengaluru (TIP): The Karnataka High Court has issued notices to former chief minister B S Yediyurappa and others including his son B Y Vijayendra, who is BJP state unit vice president, to appear before it on August 17 in a case alleging corruption in a housing project. The notices were issued on a petition by … Karnataka HC issues notice to Yediyurappa, others in corruption case
As many as 44,646 fresh cases of the coronavirus (Covid-19) disease were registered in India in the last 24 hours pushing the cumulative tally to 3,18,56,757 on August 6. This is the third straight day when the country saw more than 40,000 new cases being registered, while there has been a rise in over 2,000 … India’s fresh Covid tally at 44,646 with single-day rise of over 2,000 cases
New Delhi (TIP): The cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has gone past 49 crore, the Union health ministry said on Thursday, August 5. More than 50.29 lakh (50,29,573) vaccine doses were administered on Thursday, according to a provisional report compiled at 7 pm. The ministry said 27,26,494 beneficiaries in the … Over 49 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India
Kerala now reports the highest deaths per million per week in the country. Between July 25 and 31, Kerala reported 24 deaths per million per week, while Maharashtra came second with 12 deaths per million per week, followed by Odisha’s 9 deaths per million per week. India’s average is about 2 deaths per million per … Kerala’s Covid deaths per million per week highest in India
National Son’s and Daughter’s Day on August 11th brings parents and their children together for quality time. On this day, be with the joys of your life. Let your children know that you are glad they are part of your life. While listening to the events of their day, share family stories. Find out about … National Son’s and Daughter’s Day
WASHINGTON (TIP): A 37-year-old Indian-origin truck driver has died after his vehicle skidded off a busy highway in the US state of Arizona, his friends have said. Nirmal Singh from the Karnal district of Haryana was the sole bread earner of his family back home. He lived in Indiana, which has emerged as a hub … Indian-origin Karnal based Truck driver dies in road accident in Arizona, his companion from Ambala battling for life
LONDON (TIP): Indian-origin business and industry veteran Vindi Banga has been appointed as Chair of the UK Government Investments (UKGI), the government’s center of expertise in corporate finance and governance and an arm’s length body of the Treasury department. Banga, 66, currently Chair at Marie Curie and a senior non-executive director (NED) at GlaxoSmithKline, will … Indian-origin business veteran Vindi Banga appointed as chair of the UK government Investments
VANCOUVER, BC (TIP), August 4: Leading Indian-origin entrepreneur Ajay Dilawri has been honored with Canada’s prestigious Order of British Columbia award, the province’s highest form of recognition. Mr. Dilawri, the owner of Canada’s largest automotive group — Dilawri Group — is among 16 “exceptional people” to be appointed to the Order of British Columbia, according to … Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Ajay Dilawri Honoredwith Order Of British Columbia Award
DUBAI (TIP): Kalpesh Kinariwala, an Indian-born businessman based in the United Arab Emirates, allegedly did not heed that guidance. The 49-year-old was arrested last month in Dubai, where he now faces criminal charges for forgery and embezzling at least $10.8 million from a Chilean iodine company. Kinariwala pleaded not guilty. His next hearing is scheduled … Indian origin Tycoon Arrested following blabbing about $100 Million Fraud in Email
SAN BERNARDINO, CA (TIP) Indian American author Dr. Vipin Gupta has unveiled two new books, which delve into the hidden mysteries of Mother Nature, and are based around consciousness and para-consciousness. The books show the interconnectivity of modern science and the ancient spiritual world. His work is now available in Chandigarh and other cities. Dr. … Indian American author Dr. Vipin Gupta’s 2 new books focus on mysteries of nature
I.S. Saluja HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): Countdown has begun for the 10th IDP USA Parade of Long Island on Sunday, August 8 to celebrate India’s 75th Independence Day. Notwithstanding fresh threats from Covid variant Delta and warnings from health experts of a possible wave of the virus spreading across the country, there is a huge enthusiasm … Countdown begins for the 10th India Day Parade in Hicksville on Sunday, Aug 8
Opponents say it gives police officers and others more rights under the law than minority citizens and is unconstitutional. MINEOLA, NY (TIP): After multiple hours of comments from the public — which was almost exclusively against the bill — the Nassau County Legislature passed a bill that would make police officers and other first responders … Nassau Legislature makes First Responders a Protected Class
Ashok Vyas, Insight Features Prasenjit Bhadra has the excitement and dynamism of a young man but he also demonstrates maturity of a senior person. The secret lies in his exposure to spiritual practices at an early age in Kolkata. Those visits to Ramkrishna Mission inculcated a sense of reverence for life and helped him realize … ‘Global Digital Village with Indian Touch’