Kerala
Indian-Origin Priyanca Radhakrishnan Elected as New Zealand’s First – Ever Indian- Origin Minister
NEW ZEALAND (TIP): Priyanca Radhakrishnan, who on Monday became New Zealand’s first-ever Indian-origin minister, has been receiving a large number of congratulatory messages on social media. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is one of the many […]
‘God’s own country’ or not? NRIs and Tourists in the throes of Coronavirus crisis
By George Abraham The world has indeed taken notice of how well Kerala has handled the Coronavirus threat so far and widely applauded for steps the state has undertaken to mitigate the crisis. However, as […]
Lok Sabha passes Citizenship (Amendment) Bill
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Lok Sabha passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees coming from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan after facing religious persecution there, a little past midnight […]
Fake Saviors of Hinduism at the World Hindu Congress in Chicago
“These guys are frightening some of the innocent and ignorant Hindus to believe that “Hinduism is in danger” and posing themselves as the freaking saviors. Hinduism does not need these men to save it. It […]
Debate Why Hinduwadis are obsessed with Cow?
Cow is not sacred and beef is not forbidden to Hindus, according to Vedas The author finds no mention in Hindu scriptures about cow being referred to as “mother” or as “holy”. He finds no […]
Indian scientists discover supercluster of galaxies
NEW DELHI (TIP): A team of Indian astronomers has discovered an extremely large supercluster of galaxies, as big as 20 million billion suns, which they have named Saraswati, Pune-based Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) said on July 13. […]
Prevention of Cruelty to Cows; not to humans: an emerging reality in Modi’s India
“This is a direct infringement of the fundamental right of the people as to what to consume, and this order may even have usurped the State rights in deciding vital issues that impact its citizens. The federal structure that stood the test of time since Independence may also be in the crosshairs. The socio-economic consequences from […]
Indian American urologist shot dead in Detroit
Indian American urologist shot dead in Detroit: the third Indian American to be killed over a 24-hour period DETROIT (TIP): Ramesh Kumar became the third Indian American to be killed in a little over a 24-hour period, beginning Wednesday, May […]
‘Lungi’ wearing visitor not allowed into Kerala Assembly
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM(TIP): A man wearing a white check lungi (kallimundu) was denied entry into the visitors’ gallery in the Kerala assembly on the ground it was an ‘informal’ dress, following which the state Human Rights Commission has […]
Burgers and Pizzas sold in Kerala to cost 14.5% more with the new ‘fat tax’
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (TIP): The CPM-led LDF government in Kerala on Friday presented its budget for 2016-17, focusing on strengthening social welfare schemes, public health and education. The budget, the first by the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government which […]
SIT TO PROBE NAVAL WIFE-SWAPPING CASE
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Kerala Police to form a special investigation team (SIT) headed by a deputy inspector general rank officer to probe into allegations of wife-swapping among a […]
Indian Professor Appointed 56th President Of International Studies Association
WASHINGTON: An Indian Professor has become the president of a scholarly group in the US dedicated to international studies. Professor TV Paul took over as the 56th president of International Studies Association (ISA), at its annual […]
Meet India’s bravehearts
NEW DELHI (TIP): National Bravery Award-winning boys and girls drew applause from the audience at the Republic Day parade here for saving human lives in dangerous situations. As 23 out of the 25 award winners […]
Supreme Court questions the Sabarimala Temple Entry Ban for Women
NEW DELHI (TIP): Supreme Court of India has said that the Sabarimala temple in Kerala has no “constitutional basis” to ban the entry of women. The Kerala government clarified that it would not interfere in […]
Hindu Sena Attacks Pakistan International Airlines Office In Delhi, 1 Arrested
Members of a right-wing group (Hindu Sena) allegedly on Thursday vandalised the office of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) near Barakhamba Road in New Delhi area here, following which one person was arrested. The four activists […]
THE COOLEST THINGS TO DO IN PONDICHERRY
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A destination like no other, Pondicherry is fascinating. Owing to its popularity as a laid back destination, also a great hit with expats and backpackers, this town boasts of a number of things to do. Dabble in […]