Month: February 2014
Indian-American Pentagon official to join think-tank
WASHINGTON (TIP): Vikram Singh, the highest-ranking Indian-American at the Pentagon, is joining an eminent US thinktank after serving the Obama administration in various positions for over five years. Singh, the deputy assistant secretary of defense […]
BRING IT ON! SEX DOES BOOST INTELLIGENCE
Sex not only helps decrease stress levels and burn away calories, but boosts your intelligence too! Love-making proved to greatly increase the creation of new neurons located within the hippocampus – an area of the […]
NON-BEAUTY USES FOR NAIL POLISH
They are commonly applied to beautify your talons, but nail varnish can serve other purposes as well. Take a look… Colour code your keys So, you have a ‘key’ concern. All your keys — those […]
Queens Borough Annual budget hearing held
QUEENS, NY (TIP): Queens Borough President Melinda Katz chaired the Queens Borough Board’s annual budget hearing on Thursday, February 20, at Queens Borough Hall. The hearing is an opportunity for local organizations to present their […]
US issues warning to Russia over military drills near Ukrainian border
White House calls on Russia to refrain from ‘provocative actions’ amid concern Putin could be planning military intervention WASHINGTON (TIP): The United States on February 27 warned Russia that military exercises planned near the border […]
KEEP YOUR HEART FIT
You’ve been told to cut down on junk fare and exercise regularly. But there are surprising ways to ensure your heart and blood vessels function fine So you’re aware of the standard ways of lowering […]
HEALTH BENEFITS OF TOMATOES
Do you cringe every time you are asked to have tomato soup? Well, tomatoes are filled with nutrients and antioxidants that help combat several diseases as well as keep your health in good shape. Improves […]
RUN BACKWARD TO LOSE MORE CALORIES
After standing up to lose weight it is now time to run backwards to burn calories. Yes, according to a latest trend, fitness enthusiasts are trying out a new workout wherein you run backwards instead […]
Is desk job making you fat?
Don’t let your desk job make you unhealthy and fat. Here are a few exercises and diet tips to stay fit in spite of a sit-down job. Many people complain about this. Increasing stress and […]
Sahara chief Subrata Roy arrested in Lucknow
LUCKNOW (TIP): Sahara Chief Subrata Roy was on February 28 arrested in Lucknow after he surrendered to police, two days after a non—bailable warrant was issued against him by the Supreme Court. Appearing for Roy […]
Mighty Kohli powers India to 6-wicket victory over Bangladesh
NEW DELHI (TIP): Powered by skipper Virat Kohli‘s stupendous 136-run innings, India registered a massive 6-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their Asia Cup match in Fatullah on february 26. Chasing solid 280-run target, India were […]
Tiger tees off near home but thinking of Masters
PALM BEACH GARDENS (United States) (TIP): World number one Tiger Woods makes his third start of the year on Thursday at the US PGA Tour Honda Classic near his home but his thoughts are already […]
Arizona governor Jan Brewer vetoes religious freedom bill
PHOENIX (TIP): Governor Jan Brewer on Wednesday vetoed a Republican bill that set off a national debate over gay rights, religion and discrimination and subjected Arizona to blistering criticism from major corporations and political leaders […]
US JUDGE STRIKES DOWN TEXAS GAY MARRIAGE BAN
AUSTIN, TEXAS (TIP): A federal judge declared a same-sex marriage ban in deeply conservative Texas unconstitutional on February 26, but will allow the second-most populous US state to enforce the law pending an appeal that […]
22 Indians charged in Singapore for false salary information
SINGAPORE (TIP): Singapore has charged 22 Indians, including a woman, with providing false salary information to obtain their work permits, the manpower ministry said on Wednesday. The 10 people from a group of 22 Indian […]
OBAMA SAYS UGANDA ANTI-GAY BILL WOULD BE ‘STEP BACKWARD’
WASHINGTON (TIP): US President Barack Obama warned Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni against enacting anti-gay legislation Sunday, calling it a “step backward” that would complicate ties with Kampala. Obama, who was in California for a holiday […]
VENEZUELA PROTESTS ESCALATE AS STUDENTS, SECURITY FORCES CLASH
CARACAS (TIP): Venezuelan security forces and demonstrators faced off in streets blocked by burning barricades in several provincial cities on February 20 as protests escalated against President Nicolas Maduro’s socialist government. At least five people […]
COLD WEATHER SINKS US HOME BUILDING IN JANUARY
WASHINGTON (TIP): US housing starts recorded their biggest drop in almost three years in January as harsh weather disrupted activity, but the third month of declines in permits hinted at some weakness in the housing […]