After default and custom wallpapers, Google Meet is now rolling out support for video backgrounds that are first coming to the web this month and then to mobile “in the coming months”. This capability was first announced with the revamped Google Meet web UI that’s now widely rolled out, 9To5Google reported. In addition to static … Google Meet rolls out video backgrounds on web
A Mumbai-based innovator Santosh Hulawale has developed three robots to assist healthcare workers and patients amid the ongoing pandemic. Santosh, with the help of his eight-member team, has developed a Multiple Service Robot (MSR), a Service Humanoid Robot (SHR), and a Disaster Management robot (DMR). According to the innovator, the robots have been developed completely … Mumbai innovator develops 3 robots to assist healthcare workers, patients
Ladakh, the ‘Land of High Passes’ offers experiences of a lifetime. Meticulously designed Wonders of Ladakh tour lets you explore the scenic lakes, snow-laden peaks, barren mountains and so much more. Treat your eyes to the awe-inspiring views which you won’t find anywhere else. Spanning over 10 days, the Wonders of Ladakh tour renders you … Ladakh: The land of high passes
New Delhi (TIP): A Congress panel seeking to resolve factionalism in the party’s Punjab unit recommended that chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh retain charge and former minister Navjot Singh Sidhu be accommodated in a key role, as part of proposals to boost the party’s prospects in next year’s assembly polls, senior leaders aware of the … Rumblings in Punjab Cong Amarinder in charge, key role for Sidhu: Cong panel
India’s domestic challenges due to COVID-19 crisis have become a threat to its regional and global ambitions, a US think-tank has observed and warned that unless it recovers with the help of allies like the United States, the pandemic could impact the geopolitical balance in the Indo-Pacific. As such, it is in the United States’ … India’s domestic challenges due to Covid threaten its regional, global ambitions: US think-tank
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held “productive discussions” with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah on Thursday during which the two sides discussed a range of issues including health, food, education, energy, digital and business cooperation. Jaishankar, who arrived in Kuwait on his first bilateral visit to the oil-rich Gulf nation early on … Jaishankar, Kuwait FM discuss business, bilateral cooperation
Bhubaneswar (TIP): For the second year in a row, the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings will be held in Puri next month without the presence of any devotees due to Covid-19 fears. Special Relief Commissioner Pradeep Jena on Thursday said the Rath Yatra will be held on July 11 in accordance with … For 2nd year in a row, Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra in Puri to be held without devotees
New Delhi (TIP): Making matters worse for fugitive economic offender, Mehul Choksi, India has filed an affidavit proving the businessman’s citizenship in the Dominica High Court. The Indian investigation team consisting of ED and CBI have prepared the affidavit, which was filed by Ministry of External Affairs’ official on behalf of Union of India. Apart … India files affidavit in court proving Mehul Choksi’s Indian citizenship, CBI team already in Dominica
New Delhi (TIP): Delhi High Court on Thursday, June 10, refused to stay the release of film ‘Nyay: The Justice’, which is based on the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput observing that “artistic freedom to create fictional works cannot be controlled.” Justice Sanjeev Narula dismissed the plea filed by Rajput’s father, KK Singh, … Delhi High Court refuses to stay film on SSR
Ashta Vinayaka means “Eight Ganeshas” in Sanskrit. Ashtavinayaka is the eight forms of Lord Ganesh, the Hindu god of prosperity and he is often reagrded as one who removes obstacles. Lord Ganesha is one of the most worshipped Hindu gods. Son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha is an elephant-faced God who is believed to be … Ashta Vinayaka : Eight forms of Lord Ganesha
The hot and humid summer weather can have a severe impact on the skin and even cause acne, blemishes, and tans. Additionally, the sweat also clogs the pores with impurities. While each skin type faces issues during this time of the year, it can get worse for those with oily skin. Sebaceous glands produce sebum … Tips to say goodbye to oily skin woes
By Tript Arora Paneer Makhani is a favorite dish of Indians. Paneer ( Cottage Cheese) cooked in silky smooth sweet Buttery gravy made of onion, tomatoes, ginger garlic and cashew. It is served with roti, naan, paratha or any type of bread . Paneer Makhani is amongst the top five frequently ordered dishes in all … Paneer Makhani
Issa Rae, who is an actor, writer, producer and director, can now add ‘superhero’ to her already impressive resume. The 36-year-old star is entering the Spider-Verse. As per Variety, the Insecure star has joined the voice cast of the sequel to 2018’s Oscar-winning animated feature Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse as Jessica Drew, better known as … Issa Rae joins cast of Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse sequel
There have been discussions for a long time now for the launch of Shanaya Kapoor, Bollywood actor Sanjay Kapoor’s daughter. Ever since filmmaker Karan Johar got her on board his talent management agency in January this year, there have been many speculations about her debut in Bollywood. Earlier, there were unconfirmed reports that she will … Shanaya Kapoor to make Bollywood debut with Karan Johar’s Rom-Com
Former Bigg Boss contestant Sofia Hayat has slammed actor Salman Khan, revealing that she chose not to appear on stage at the Bigg Boss finale with Salman because ‘(her) morality and truth is stronger than (her) ego’. Sofia was one of the contestants on Bigg Boss 7 in 2013. Taking to Instagram, Sofia shared several … Sofia slams Salman, says she deliberately didn’t share Bigg Boss stage with him
The first Hollywood feature film to focus directly on the Harvey Weinstein scandal is due to start production in the summer, Universal Pictures said. She Said is based on the 2019 book of the same name about the New York Times investigation into claims of sexual misconduct by Weinstein. Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan are … Carey Mulligan to play journalist in film on Harvey Weinstein scandal
Actor Christina Ricci is the latest addition to the star-studded cast of the much-anticipated fourth installment in the Matrix franchise. Warner Bros, the studio behind the Keanu Reeves-led sci-fi movie series, shared Ricci’s casting in a press kit issued to Variety. The Matrix 4, directed by Lana Wachowski, also features Carrie-Anne Moss, Jada Pinkett Smith, … Christina Ricci joins Keanu Reeves, Priyanka Chopra in The Matrix 4
ovid-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths are falling fast across Europe, but the risk of a deadly autumn resurgence remains high as societies open up and the more transmissible Delta variant advances, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. The warning came as new case numbers continued to plunge in most of the continent, falling in … High risk of autumn Covid surge in Europe
WASHINGTON (TIP): A court in Seattle has sentenced an Indian national to 14 months in prison for defrauding his employer of nearly US$ 800,000 in used equipment sales, according to Acting US Attorney Tessa M Gorman. Arunkumar Singal, 42, pleaded guilty to wire fraud on January 3 and faces deportation after the completion of sentence. … Indian sentenced to 14 months in prison for US$ 8,00,000 fraud
NEW JERSEY (TIP): Indian American high school junior Megha Ganne may have finished only as the low amateur at the 2021 US Women’s Open Golf tournament, but she has become a new idol to hundreds of young girls. The 17-year-old from New Jersey played in the final group but shot 77 and finished 3 over … Indian American Teenager Megha Ganne poised to become a future golf ‘Megha-star’
HOUSTON (TIP): Bull Moose Tube, a subsidiary of the London-headquartered Caparo group owned by Indian-origin industrialist Lord Swraj Paul, has announced plans to build a 3,50,000 ton per year high speed steel and sprinkler pipe mill in Texas. The company plans to set up the plant at Sinton and it is expected to go into … Indian-origin Industrialist Swraj Paul’s company to build large steel pipe mill In Texas
By Mabel Pais Virtual, June 13–18 The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) celebrates a weeklong Pride Month, June 13–18. The celebration features works by LGBTQ+ composers, an interview with Laura Kaminsky about her chamber opera “As One,” a performance of Rent’s “I’ll Cover You” in collaboration with Paper Mill Playhouse and a free Zoom event … NJSO CELEBRATES PRIDE MONTH
“Israeli productions have become a leading export and one of the most intriguing industries in the international scene. These films give a nuanced picture with a focus on the human experience in the region and allow us to see the day-to-day life beyond the headlines.” – Isaac Zablocki, Director-Founder, Israel Film Center Festival New … ISRAEL FILM FEST:BEYOND HEADLINES
NEW DELHI / NEW YORK (TIP): Almost six weeks after the US restricted travel from India, it has decided to start taking appointments for students seeking visas from June 14. These appointments will be for the period of July and August, the US Embassy in India posted on its website. “The US we will open … US to accept student visa applications from June 14
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, President-elect of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, has appointed India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador, K Nagaraj Naidu, as his Chef de Cabinet. Shahid was overwhelmingly elected on June 7 as President of the next session of the UN General Assembly that … UNGA President-elect appoints India’s Naidu as Chef de Cabinet
Front page main story The announcement came after the United States said it would donate 500 million jabs to 92 poor and lower-middle-income nations. LONDON (TIP): G7 leaders will agree to expand global COVID vaccine manufacturing to provide at least one billion doses to the world through sharing and financing schemes, Britain said Thursday, June … G7 to provide 1 billion vaccine doses ‘to world’: United Kingdom
‘This must be only the first step in a larger effort to expand and accelerate production and delivery of the billions of doses’ WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has said that donating 500 million doses of anti-coronavirus vaccine to the world, as promised by President Joe Biden, was not enough and the United States … Donating 500 million Covid vaccine doses not enough, US should do more: Congressman Krishnamoorthi
NEW YORK (TIP): After having won the hearts of millions of South Asians across the globe, ZEE5, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, has announced its launch in the United States on June 22. The platform is currently under beta testing in the market. The U.S. is the final and largest launch … ZEE5, the World’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, to launch in the U.S. on June 22
NEW YORK (TIP): Koshy Thomas, a candidate running for New York City Council from District 23, requests voters who would be unable to go to the polling booth on election day to request an absentee ballot now so that they could participate in the upcoming election on June 22nd, 2021. It is also quite possible … Koshy Thomas urges voters to request absentee ballot if they are unable to go to the polling station on June 22nd
NEW YORK(TIP): AIA -NY Chapter raised funds for different projects. Most of those funds now are being diverted for Covid Relief and Saving Lives, said AIA President Harish Thakkar. Giving details of the funds utilized for COVID relief, he said. $50,000 was sent to Oxygen Mission in India and $10,000 to a Gurudwara in New … Extending a helping hand to India, AIA sends $150K for COVID Relief