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Sri Lanka's New President: Can He Balance China and India While Rebuilding The Economy?

World

29 Sep, 2024

Sri Lanka's New President: Can He Balance China and India While Rebuilding The Economy?


Sri Lanka is at a historic juncture. Faced with its worst economic crisis since the Great Depression and having defaulted...

India's New OCI Rules: A Major Setback for NRIs?

World

27 Sep, 2024

India's New OCI Rules: A Major Setback for NRIs?


The global overseas Indian community, 32 million strong, is reeling from what feels like a seismic shift. New rules introduced...

SBI Aims to Be India's First Financial Firm to Hit Rs 1 Lakh Crore Profit: Chairman Setty's Bold Prediction

Business

26 Sep, 2024

SBI Aims to Be India's First Financial Firm to Hit Rs 1 Lakh Crore Profit: Chairman Setty's Bold Prediction


State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest public lender, has set an ambitious target: to become the first financial...

Sri Lanka's New Leader: Balancing India and China in a Tightrope Walk

World

26 Sep, 2024

Sri Lanka's New Leader: Balancing India and China in a Tightrope Walk


Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxist lawmaker, was elected president of Sri Lanka on Sept. 22, 2024. He faces a daunting...

US Backs India for Permanent UN Security Council Seat: Will It Happen?

World

25 Sep, 2024

US Backs India for Permanent UN Security Council Seat: Will It Happen?


Affirming support for the reformation of the United Nations Security Council to better represent the developing world, US Secretary of...

The Smartphone Generation: A Missed Opportunity? - How India Can Spark a Financial Literacy Revolution

World

25 Sep, 2024

The Smartphone Generation: A Missed Opportunity? - How India Can Spark a Financial Literacy Revolution


A very common sight unfolding across India’s bustling cities and quiet villages alike, children, eyes glued to smartphone screens, racing...

Wind Power Installation Reaches New High in 2023: China Leads the Way

World

20 Sep, 2024

Wind Power Installation Reaches New High in 2023: China Leads the Way


Global wind power installations reached a new high in 2023, increasing renewable energy’s share of total power generation to 30%....

Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust Feeds 10 Million Children: World's Largest Morning Nutrition Program

World

19 Sep, 2024

Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust Feeds 10 Million Children: World's Largest Morning Nutrition Program


The Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, under the aegis of revered Global Humanitarian Sri Madhusudan Sai, has achieved an unprecedented...

India's Booming Wet Wipes Market: Growth Drivers, Key Players and Future Trends

Business

19 Sep, 2024

India's Booming Wet Wipes Market: Growth Drivers, Key Players and Future Trends


The Indian wet wipes market is experiencing a remarkable surge, propelled by a confluence of factors that are reshaping consumer...

Is India Overestimating Child Malnutrition? The Surprising Truth About Stunting and Wasting

World

18 Sep, 2024

Is India Overestimating Child Malnutrition? The Surprising Truth About Stunting and Wasting


While the Indian economy has seen rapid growth in recent decades, the same cannot be said for child malnutrition. Despite...

Nipah Virus: Kerala on High Alert as 24-Year-Old Student Dies, Over 150 People Under Observation

World

17 Sep, 2024

Nipah Virus: Kerala on High Alert as 24-Year-Old Student Dies, Over 150 People Under Observation


A 24-year-old student has died from the Nipah virus in the southern Indian state of Kerala, a local medical official...

India Fights Back: Wrestling to Return to 2026 Commonwealth Games?

Sports

17 Sep, 2024

India Fights Back: Wrestling to Return to 2026 Commonwealth Games?


The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is set to meet with Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) CEO Katie Sadleir on Tuesday...

Nathan Lyon Names India's 'Big Three' Batters Ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

World

11 Sep, 2024

Nathan Lyon Names India's 'Big Three' Batters Ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy


As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) approaches, the cricketing world is abuzz with anticipation of what is widely regarded as one...

Hair Transplants: Why Turkey is No Longer the Only Destination for Women Seeking Hair Restoration

Health

10 Sep, 2024

Hair Transplants: Why Turkey is No Longer the Only Destination for Women Seeking Hair Restoration


Hair loss can be a daunting concern for many. With many safe, reliable, and result-oriented hair transplant procedures available globally,...

Vivek Agnihotri Declines Oxford Union Invitation: Calls Kashmir Debate 'Offensive' and 'Anti-India'

World

10 Sep, 2024

Vivek Agnihotri Declines Oxford Union Invitation: Calls Kashmir Debate 'Offensive' and 'Anti-India'


Vivek Agnihotri, the director of the controversial but critically acclaimed film The Kashmir Files, has declined an invitation from the...

Bvlgari's New Mangalsutra Necklace: Will You Pay Rs. 13.6 Lakh For It?

World

10 Sep, 2024

Bvlgari's New Mangalsutra Necklace: Will You Pay Rs. 13.6 Lakh For It?


Luxury giant Bvlgari has unveiled its third India-exclusive creation, the Bvlgari Bvlgari Mangalsutra sautoir necklace, adding to its growing portfolio...

Gen Z Travel Trends: How Young Indians Are Redefining Travel

World

5 Sep, 2024

Gen Z Travel Trends: How Young Indians Are Redefining Travel


More than 65% of India's population is under 35 years old. With their increasing spending power, these young travelers represent...

Best Pressure Cookers in India in 2024: Top 10 Picks That Are Efficient, Durable and Stylish Kitchen Essentials

World

5 Sep, 2024

Best Pressure Cookers in India in 2024: Top 10 Picks That Are Efficient, Durable and Stylish Kitchen Essentials


If you're in the market for a new pressure cooker, you're in the right place. We’ve curated a list of...

India Surpasses Tokyo Medal Tally at Paris Paralympics: 20 Medals and Counting!

Sports

4 Sep, 2024

India Surpasses Tokyo Medal Tally at Paris Paralympics: 20 Medals and Counting!


India has achieved a historic feat at the Paris Paralympics, surpassing its previous best medal haul of 19 from the...

Anuga Select and Anuga FoodTec 2024: Innovation Takes Center Stage in India's Food & Beverage Industry

Business

30 Aug, 2024

Anuga Select and Anuga FoodTec 2024: Innovation Takes Center Stage in India's Food & Beverage Industry


Koelnmesse Pvt. Ltd. has successfully launched Anuga Select and Anuga FoodTec 2024, two landmark exhibitions that are poised to redefine...

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: India's Historic Medal Haul - 19 Medals, Record Broken!

Sports

29 Aug, 2024

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: India's Historic Medal Haul - 19 Medals, Record Broken!


The Tokyo Paralympics 2020 saw the Indian contingent breaking multiple records and reaching milestone achievements. There were 54 athletes representing...

Indian Archer Sheetal Devi: The Armless Athlete Shooting for Paralympic Gold

Sports

28 Aug, 2024

Indian Archer Sheetal Devi: The Armless Athlete Shooting for Paralympic Gold


Archer Sheetal Devi picks up her bow, loads an arrow and carefully aims at her target, about 50m (164ft) away,...

The Leela Joins the World Travel & Tourism Council: A Milestone in Sustainable Luxury

World

24 Aug, 2024

The Leela Joins the World Travel & Tourism Council: A Milestone in Sustainable Luxury


The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has taken a significant step in reinforcing its position as a leader in luxury...

Ship Recycling Markets on Forced Holiday as Global Crisis Grips Industry

World

22 Aug, 2024

Ship Recycling Markets on Forced Holiday as Global Crisis Grips Industry


Freight sectors are performing unseasonably and unrelentingly well amidst all the unfolding crises that are still choking global ship recycling...

HMT Revival: Can This Iconic Indian Watch Brand Make a Comeback?

Technology

20 Aug, 2024

HMT Revival: Can This Iconic Indian Watch Brand Make a Comeback?


The iconic Indian watch brand, HMT, is making a comeback. Once synonymous with affordable timepieces and a symbol of Indian...

Raksha Bandhan Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Beloved Festival

Entertainment

19 Aug, 2024

Raksha Bandhan Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Beloved Festival


Raksha Bandhan, a cherished festival celebrated across India and parts of the world, signifies the unbreakable bond between brothers and...

Nuclear Shadows Over South Asia: Strategic Instabilities in the China-India-Pakistan Triad

World

11 Aug, 2024

Nuclear Shadows Over South Asia: Strategic Instabilities in the China-India-Pakistan Triad


Recent attention to nuclear dangers has been largely devoted to expanding Chinese forces, Russian nuclear threats, and the growing momentum...

Perth Aims to Host IPL Matches, Enlisting Adam Gilchrist for Tourism Push in India

World

7 Aug, 2024

Perth Aims to Host IPL Matches, Enlisting Adam Gilchrist for Tourism Push in India


Perth, the vibrant capital of Western Australia, is making a bold play for a slice of the lucrative Indian Premier...

Neeraj Chopra: India's Golden Boy Secures Spot in Paris Olympics Javelin Final With Monster Throw

Sports

7 Aug, 2024

Neeraj Chopra: India's Golden Boy Secures Spot in Paris Olympics Javelin Final With Monster Throw


The official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the Olympics described August 26, 2024, as the "Neeraj Chopra" day as the...

Freddie Flintoff Opens Up About His Top Gear Crash: 'I Need Help, I Need To Stop Crying Every Two Minutes'

Entertainment

6 Aug, 2024

Freddie Flintoff Opens Up About His Top Gear Crash: 'I Need Help, I Need To Stop Crying Every Two Minutes'


More than 18 months since a horrific accident on the set of Top Gear, Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff has revealed his...

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