Month: July 2016
MAKE YOUR OWN TINY GARDEN IN A BIG CITY
Most of us grew up amid lush green lawns, some even running into water bodies that were not polluted back then. But gone are those days, and along with them, those gardens which were once a […]
WHY WOMEN LIVE LONGER THAN MEN
It’s queer but true – women have a longer lifespan compared to men. Researchers Steven Austad and Kathleen Fischer of the University of Alabama explored this riddle in their latest perspective piece. “Humans are the […]
NOW, A MAGNET THAT MAY MAKE SURGICAL STITCHES HISTORY
A magnetic doughnut-shaped device has been developed that could be the end of stitches and staples. It’s being tested in a trial in the U.S. after results from animal studies suggested it could be highly effective, […]
FOOD CAN ACTUALLY SLIM YOU DOWN
If you know how to eat right, food can actually help you lose weight. There are many myths surrounding topics of dieting and weight loss. And there are numerous unhealthy misconceptions about it. Of course, if […]
INCLUDE SALMON, WALNUTS IN YOUR DAILY DIET TO CUT HEART DISEASE RISK
Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, trout, walnuts and flaxseed oil may significantly cut the incidence of developing a heart disease, finds a new global study. By pooling findings from diverse large […]
THE BIRTH OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
When the initial battles in the Revolutionary War broke out in April 1775, few colonists desired complete independence from Great Britain, and those who did were considered radical. By the middle of the following year, however, […]
July 4th, India and the USA
Upon declaration of our independence on July 4, 1776, the first three states in the world to recognize the sovereignty of the United States were; the Kings of Dutch Republic, Morocco and Mysore (India). According to […]
Eid-al- Fitr wishes from HAB Bank
On behalf of HAB BANK, I would like to extend our warmest wishes as we celebrate Eid-al-Fitr throughout the U.S. Eid reminds us of the many achievements and contributions of Muslim Americans to building the […]
LEGEND OF TIRUMALA
Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple at Tirupati in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is one of the most famous Vaishnavite temples in the world. The presiding deity of Vishnu here is referred to as Venkateswara. There […]
Veggies grown on Mars-like soil found safe for humans
LONDON (TIP): Four vegetables grown on soil similar to that on Mars have been found safe for human consumption, Dutch scientists say. In greenhouses at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, scientists have worked on growing […]
VIDYA BALAN LEARNS HORSE RIDING FOR HER NEXT FILM
Vidya Balan is known for getting into the skin of her characters. She goes to great lengths to essay her roles with conviction – be it gaining weight for The Dirty Picture (2011) or putting on […]
DREW BARRYMORE MIGHT DEBUT AS TALK SHOW HOST
Actress Drew Barrymore is said to be discussing a talk show development deal with Warner Bros and popular TV host Ellen DeGeneres’s A Very Good Production banner. According to sources, there is no deal in place […]
MOVIE REVIEW – Independence Day : Resurgence
STORY: There has been no conflict on earth for the past 20 years after the aliens last attempted to invade our planet and destroy mankind. The humans have now adopted the alien inspired technology to […]
HINDU PRIEST HACKED TO DEATH IN BANGLADESH
DHAKA (TIP): A Hindu priest was hacked to death on July 1 at a temple in Bangladesh, police and senior administrative officials said. Bangladesh, a Muslim-majority nation of 160 million people, has seen a surge […]
IMF clears payment of $500 million to Pakistan
WASHINGTON (TIP): The International Monetary Fund cleared payment of $501 million for Pakistan taking the total amount given to the country to $6.1 billion in the last few years. In a statement, issued after the […]