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The four astronauts NASA picked for the first crewed moon mission in 50 yea...

The four astronauts NASA picked for the first crewed moon mission in 50 years ## NASA Names Crew for Artemis II, Ushering in a New Era of Lunar Exploration **Washington D.C.** – NASA has announced the crew selected to embark on the Artemis II mission, marking a pivotal moment in the agency’s... read more »

Google’s viral Nano Banana AI imag...

Google’s viral Nano Banana AI image tool has already hurt Adobe, data...

Google’s viral Nano Banana AI image tool has already hurt Adobe, data suggests Camille Cohen / AFP Downloads of Google’s Gemini app have soared since the launch of Nano Banana, its AI image-editing tool. At the same time, downloads of Adobe’s Firefly app have slumped, according... read more »

Microsoft will test a Copilot AI feature...

Microsoft will test a Copilot AI feature that performs work on local files ...

Redmond, WA – Microsoft is ushering in a new era of AI-powered productivity with its latest Copilot feature for Windows 11: the ability to perform actions on locally stored files. This marks a significant leap in desktop AI integration, allowing users to interact with their PCs in more... read more »

‘Surveillance pricing’: Why you might be...

‘Surveillance pricing’: Why you might be paying more than your neighbour...

Imagine walking into a store and buying a two-litre bottle of milk for $3—only to discover the person ahead of you paid $3.50, and the one behind paid just $2. Welcome to the age of “surveillance pricing,” where artificial intelligence and personal data may be quietly shaping what you... read more »

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Ebola outbreak: pan-African airline halts flights to west African...

Pan-African airline ASKY has suspended all flights to and from the capitals of Liberia and Sierra Leone, and the Liberian football association cancelled games as fears grow of the spread of... read more »

Libya warns of ‘humanitarian disaster’...

Libya has requested international assistance to put out a fire at a large fuel storage site in Tripoli that was hit by a rocket during militia... read more »

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress t...

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) held an early lead as votes were counted on Thursday, a day after millions cast their... read more »

32 dead, 3000 displaced due to floods in South Africa

Johannesburg: Floods caused by heavy rains which affected most parts of South Africa left 32 dead and about 3, 000 displaced, authorities said on Monday.... read more »

Ex-South Sudanese vice president urged to accept ceasef...

Khartoum – Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said Monday that leaders would join hands against forces allied to South Sudanese ex-vice president Riek... read more »

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All India

India votes against decision on climate change debate at Security...

As expected, India on Monday voted against a draft resolution seeking to create a formal space for climate changerelated discussions at the UN Security Council. The resolution fell through following... read more »

Maharashtra: Two days in Mumbai to impose Article ...

Violators will be punished in accordance with section 188 of the Indian Criminal Code and other legal provisions, the ruling said. In connection with... read more »

General Bipin Rawat is cremated today with all military...

The funeral service for Defense Chief Bipin Rawat and his wife Madulik Rawat, who killed 13 people in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, is held... read more »

Indian Army Helicopter Crash Live Update: For the CDS R...

IAF Mi17V5 Helicopter Crash Live Today, CDS Helicopter Crash Bipina Rawata Army Establishment. as well as the country. 4,444 military helicopters crashed in... read more »

What is a black box? A device capable of unraveling the...

The black box is an important electronic device, also known as a flight data recorder, that records 88 important flight parameters including speed, altitude,... read more »

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Asia

WFP says food supplies to Gaza below targets, urges more crossing...

WFP says food supplies to Gaza below targets, urges more crossings to open ## Gaza Food Aid Delivery Falls Short, WFP Calls for Increased Access **Gaza City** – The World Food Programme (WFP)... read more »

Iran’s Gen Z cornered by crackdowns, sanctio...

Iran’s Gen Z cornered by crackdowns, sanctions and conflict ## Iran’s Youth Grapple with Economic Hardship, State Repression, and... read more »

Indonesia’s Subianto seeks global stage in his fi...

Indonesia’s Subianto seeks global stage in his first year ## Indonesia Forges a More Assertive Global Role Under President Subianto Jakarta, Indonesia... read more »

Middle East: Trump says Gaza ceasefire intact amid figh...

Middle East: Trump says Gaza ceasefire intact amid fighting ## Gaza Tensions Persist Despite Ceasefire Commitment **Gaza City** – A precarious calm hangs... read more »

Two die as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into ...

Two die as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea ## Cargo Plane Incident at Hong Kong International Airport Claims Two Lives **Hong Kong –** A... read more »

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Australia

Indian student assaulted in Australia, brother seeks justice

Melbourne – A 20-year-old Indian student was seriously injured after he was brutally assaulted and robbed in Australia’s Melbourne city, a media report said Monday. The student,... read more »

6.2 magnitude quake rattles New Zealand

Wellington – A severe earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale has been recorded off! the coast of Fiordland, shaking New Zealand’s... read more »

Hit-and-run fugitive Puneet’s father says Oz pris...

Sydney – India-born hit-and-run fugitive Puneet Puneet’s father has said he is not going to fight his son’s extradition to Australia as he... read more »

WikiLeaks doubts ‘unauthorized’ US’ A...

Sydney – Wikileaks has doubts over new claims by US officials that Julian Assange is unlikely to face charges for publishing secret documents. Assange... read more »

Australia PM seeks security dialogue with Indonesia aft...

Sydney – Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Wednesday he hoped to establish a “security round table” with Indonesia, seeking to... read more »

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Amazon wraps controversial week ahead of 'Melania' prem...

Amazon wraps controversial week ahead of 'Melania' premier, fourth-quarter earnings **Amazon Navigates High-Profile Events Amidst Significant Workforce Reductions** Amazon, the e-commerce... read more »

U.S. government partially shuts down; House vote c...

U.S. government partially shuts down; House vote could reopen it by Monday ### Government Operations Halted Amidst Budget Impasse; Legislative... read more »

Epstein files show Elon Musk apparently discussed plans...

Epstein files show Elon Musk apparently discussed plans to visit sex offender's island, host him at SpaceX ## Musk’s Past Communications with... read more »

Partial government shutdown on track for Saturday after...

Partial success, but principles more important: AAP on compromise deal

Partial government shutdown on track for Saturday after Senate vote on funding deal stalled **Senate Gridlock Threatens Partial Government Shutdown as Funding... read more »

Democratic states seek to hike taxes on the wealthy

Democratic states seek to hike taxes on the wealthy ### Divergent Fiscal Paths: Blue States Target Wealthy for Revenue, Red States Pursue Tax Reductions **A... read more »

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State-owned carrier Air India understated losses – CAG

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s state-owned airline Air India understated its operating losses by nearly $1 billion over three fiscal years to March 2015, the federal auditor said in a... read more »

India’s Avenue Supermarts IPO oversubscribed...

MUMBAI (Reuters) – The last day of bidding for an initial public offering (IPO) by India’s Avenue Supermarts Ltd saw investors clamouring... read more »

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The number of victims of terrorist attacks Sunday in Xinjiang has...

Chinese authorities announced that as a result of the terrorist attacks in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region on Sunday, September 21 killed 50 people. Among the dead – 40 suicide bombers... read more »

13 dead in China firework plant explosion

CHANGSHA – Thirteen people have been confirmed dead and one more remained missing after an explosion at a firework plant in central... read more »

Rains in China kill 19, thousands evacuated

BEIJING: Heavy rains in China’s southwest have killed at least 19 people and left 20 missing, with tens of thousands of people evacuated due to flooding,... read more »

China says 2 pilots died in aircraft carrier tests

Two Chinese test pilots were killed during development of the country’s first aircraft carrier fighter wing, state media said. President Xi Jinping had... read more »

11 held in China for sale of toxic capsules

BEIJING: Eleven people have been arrested for production and sale of toxic capsules on massive scale in east China’s Zhejiang Province. Police arrested... read more »

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Cricket

Former Pakistan cricketer Arshad Khan driving Uber cab in Sydney

NEW DELHI: How would you picture the life of a former international cricketer? Probably nurturing the upcoming generation of cricketers, commentating, working for a cricket board, running his own... read more »

Captain’s knock: Kohli shows maturity in Sri...

India, pleased as they must be at the series win, should still feel a bit disappointed that the scoreline is 2-1 and not 3-0 in their favour. India... read more »

Sports Ministry approves names for Dronacharya Award

Wrestling coach Anoop Singh and Paralympics coach Naval Singh were among the five names officially approved by the Sports Ministry for the prestigious... read more »

BCCI looking to better it’s public image, says Anurag T...

The Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking to change it’s public image, according to BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur. BCCI, the richest board in... read more »

IPL 2013 spot-fixing’s Lodha Committee office burgled

A month after the Lodha Commission panel suspended the two Indian Premier League (IPL) teams — Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), the... read more »

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Culture

History behind common Christmas traditions revealed

Kolkata Christmas Festival to begin Dec 20

Kolkata – Scheduled to be inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Kolkata Christmas Festival beginning Dec 20 here is set to usher in the festive spirit with food, fun... read more »

New age writings of love, confusion and erotica

Fresh and complex, funny and erotic, this week IANS bookshelf is stacked with new age writings that are about today’s generation and their many... read more »

Akhilesh to lay foundation for 200 ft Buddha statue, pa...

Lucknow – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will lay the foundation stone of multi-crore project in Kushinagar Dec 13 that includes const!... read more »

Labourers dig up 19th century silver coins in Tripura

Agartala – Labourers at work in southern Tripura found a cache of 76 silver coins dating to the early 19th century recently. They were later handed over... read more »

Kerala’s ancient drama, dance and rhythm in Dubai

By Malavika Vettath Dubai – The staging of an unabridged Malayalam classic in the colours and drama of Kathakali; the rich repertoire of Koodiyattam, a... read more »

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Report on the Indian Union Budget 2024

The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23, 2024, marks a significant milestone in India’s economic journey. This budget, the first during Prime Minister... read more »

Tim Cook Invests In Crypto But Don’t Expect ...

Tim Cook revealed that he personally invests in cryptocurrency, but that he has no plans to invest Apple’s cash in the asset. Apple Inc. chief... read more »

How is Taxable Income Calculated – Know Income Ta...

All individuals and entities in India, having a taxable income, are required to pay taxes to the Income Tax Department and file their income tax returns. If... read more »

Indian Private Limited Company Incorporation Process vi...

As part of Government of India’s Ease of Doing Business (EODB) initiatives, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs introduced a web based incorporation service... read more »

Charging Interest for the 3-month Moratorium period on ...

Do you have a bank loan like I do? Because of this Coronavirus lockdown, the RBI announced a 3-month freeze on EMIs on all loans till May 31st. But the catch... read more »

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Why is Chennai One of the Best Cities in India for Higher Educati...

That time of the year when the sun shines bright and is in its most ruthless form is here. This is the time when the examinations get over, almost all schools are shut and everyone including students... read more »

73 IIT-Roorkee students expelled due to low scores...

What could be termed as an unexpected action taken by any IIT till now, the institute at Roorkee has expelled 73 students for faring badly in the... read more »

UPSC not inclined to conduct SRCA examinations for rail...

The Union Public Service Commission, told the Railway Ministry to conduct the Special Class Railway Apprentice Examination (SCRA). Earlier the examination was... read more »

Indian Institute of Science ranked 5th among best unive...

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore has been ranked fifth among the best universities in the BRICS countries by an international ranking body, making it... read more »

Gujarat University MCA and MBA seats vacant

The Gujarat University has said that 72 per cent of the seats in the Master of Computer Application (MCA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) will stay... read more »

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World News in Brief: UN Support Office in Haiti, Goodwill Ambassa...

World News in Brief: UN Support Office in Haiti, Goodwill Ambassador Theo James in Syria, urgent appeal for millions in DR Congo **United Nations Operations Advance in Haiti Amidst Ongoing... read more »

World News in Brief: IOM warning for Sudan returne...

World News in Brief: IOM warning for Sudan returnees, Nipah virus alert for India, food security in Afghanistan ## Sudan Faces Mounting Returnee... read more »

Choose peace over chaos, Guterres urges as he sets out ...

Choose peace over chaos, Guterres urges as he sets out final-year priorities **Global Peace and Progress: UN Chief Charts Course for Final Year** **New York,... read more »

UN says Gaza crisis remains dire, children hardest hit

UN says Gaza crisis remains dire, children hardest hit **Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis Persists Amidst Limited Aid Influx, UN Reports** **United Nations,... read more »

Yemen: Security Council votes on final extension of Hud...

Yemen: Security Council votes on final extension of Hudaydah Mission **UN Security Council Approves Final Extension for Hodeidah Mission** **New York, NY** –... read more »

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Europe

Germany news: Berlin to buy more jets from US, media say

Germany news: Berlin to buy more jets from US, media say ## Germany Eyes US-Made F-35 Fighter Jets in Defense Modernization Push Berlin – Germany is reportedly considering a significant investment... read more »

Europe’s hidden economic success story: Pola...

Europe’s hidden economic success story: Poland ## Poland Emerges as a Beacon of Economic Resilience in Europe Amidst a backdrop of economic... read more »

German media bias falsely inflates crime by foreigners

German media bias falsely inflates crime by foreigners ## Media Coverage of Foreign Crime in Germany Skews Public Perception, Study Suggests **Berlin,... read more »

‘Das crazy’ is the German Youth Word of the...

‘Das crazy’ is the German Youth Word of the Year 2025 ## “Das Crazy” Crowned German Youth Word of the Year, Reflecting Evolving... read more »

Polish court will not extradite Ukrainian to Germany ov...

Polish court will not extradite Ukrainian to Germany over Nord Stream blasts **Poland Refuses Extradition of Ukrainian National to Germany in Nord Stream... read more »

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Far East

North Korea threatens to attack South Korea

Seoul – North Korea has threatened to attack South Korea without any advance notice, responding to anti-Pyongyang rallies on the second death anniversary of its leader Kim Jong-il earlier this... read more »

Thai caretaker PM refuses to step down

Bangkok – Thai caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Tuesday reiterated that she would not resign as demanded by anti-government... read more »

Kim’s aunt survives purge with appointment to sta...

Kim Jong-Un rounds up executed uncle's relatives

Sydney – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s aunt, whose husband was executed last Friday for trying to overthrow the government, has been nominated... read more »

South Korea leader warns of North’s ‘reckle...

Seoul – South Korean President Park Geun-Hye warned Monday of possible “reckless provocations” by North Korea after the shock execution of... read more »

Kim Jong Un’s uncle’s execution sparks fears of r...

London – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s uncle’s execution has sparked fears of instability in the secretive nuclear-armed state. South Korean... read more »

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Featured

Understanding Network Marketing: The 3 Types of Systems

If you’ve ever heard of Avon, LuLaRoe, Amway, Mary Kay, or Tupperware, you’re familiar with multi-level marketing companies, also known as network marketing. Despite the negative connotation... read more »

Top NRI Realty Investment Destinations

The Nonresident Indian`s (NRI) investment in real estate is a big boost to the struggling reality sector. In the past, the NRI population primarily... read more »

Google Is About To Take Over Your Entire Life, And You ...

“I have a weird question for you,” I stammered, sitting in a hotel room across from Matias Duarte and Jon Wiley, the Google design leads for Android and... read more »

The future and AAP

Days of communal, casteist parties numbered: AAP

I want to begin with a story. Last night, I received a phone call from a friend of mine. She told me that she was on a truck heading for the Kolar Gold Fields... read more »

Can We Save Our Coral Reefs?

The worlds coral reefs, vital to much of our ocean’s ecology, are under double threat from rising water temperatures and carbon dioxide absorption acidifying... read more »

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Food

Recipe: Papad curry

Ingredients: Two or three papads, two medium-sized potatoes, one teaspoon kala jeera, half teaspoon chilli powder, half teaspoon turmeric powder, half teaspoon coriander powder, salt to taste, four... read more »

Recipe: Lasagna with meat sauce

Ingredients: – 1 lb ground mutton – 3/4 lb bulk pork sausage – 3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce – 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste... read more »

Recipe: Kaju jeera rice

A little experimentation can do wonders, especially when it comes to cooking techniques. While delectable jeera rice has been a great dish, addition of kaju... read more »

Recipe: Cheesy pasta

Ingredients – One packet of penne – One each of red capsicum and yellow capsicum – Two tsp corn flour or plain flour (maida) – One... read more »

Fresh fruit ice pops, anyone?

The heat is on and looks like it’s going to stay that way until the end of October. How about tucking into special foods and beverages to battle the hot... read more »

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Football

Can Chelsea emulate Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’?

The surest measure of greatness is the shadow it casts. A decade on, the Arsenal ‘Invincibles’ side of 2003-04 are still regarded with a unique reverence. Others hold the records for most points... read more »

Indian football team begin search for new coach af...

India will begin the search for a newcoach after Wim Koevermans’ tenure came to an end with the team’s 3-2 home defeat by Palestine in a... read more »

Manchester City: Joe Hart positive despite Bayern Munic...

City were beaten 1-0 by Bayern Munich after a last-minute strike from former City defender Jerome Boateng. Last season, City overcame an early loss to Bayern... read more »

Real Madrid begin title defence in style

Spanish football club Real Madrid started its Champions League title defence with a comfortable 5-1 win over Swiss club Basel while Atletico Madrid slipped to... read more »

Manchester United’s new ray of hope and Chelsea’s goal ...

Louis Van Gaal tasted success for the first time as Manchester United manager last night, as his new-look side disposed off a disjointed Queens Park Rangers... read more »

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Gold, silver prices rise on brisk buying, global cues

Gold recovers on wedding season demand

Gold prices on Monday recovered by Rs 70 to trade at Rs 27,700 per ten gram at the bullion market, largely supported by wedding season demand from jewellers and retailers amidst a firming global... read more »

Gold demand up 2% in Dec quarter, down 15% in 2014

MUMBAI, FEB 12: Gold demand in the December quarter was up two per cent at 223 tonnes, largely due to pent up demand from jewellers during the... read more »

Swiss gold exports to India cross Rs 1.2 lakh crore

Switzerland’s gold exports to India crossed Rs 1.2 lakh crore in 2014 even as concerns persist over bullion being used to channel illicit funds into the... read more »

Gold Prices Fall as Traders Lock In Gains

Gold prices retreated from five-month highs as some investors locked in profits ahead of the weekend. The most actively traded gold contract, for February... read more »

PRECIOUS-Gold rebounds to 5-month high after ECB launch...

Gold turned higher and touched a five-month high above $1,300 per ounce on Thursday, after the European Central Bank (ECB) launched a multi-billion euro... read more »

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Health & Fitness

Has Your Doctor Advised You to Get a Pacemaker?

If you have been getting your heart treated from any of the cardiac hospitals and recently your doctor has advised you to get a pacemaker, your mind right now might be in a pool of questions – how... read more »

Breathe Safe – Top Air Purifiers That are Pe...

Have you ever had to leave your dinner guests or a party due to an attack of asthma or an allergic reaction due to the air quality? Not only is it... read more »

5 Smoothies to Beat the Summer Heat

Mercury is rising, and summer is in full swing. The scorching heat and humidity in this season are quite a challenge to survive. To beat the summer heat,... read more »

It takes two livers to save an obese patient

An obese man requiring liver transplant had to seek donation from two of his family members as the portion of liver donated by one was not sufficient. Sameer... read more »

Tips to reduce weight in 10 days

Do you wish to reduce weight within 10 ten days? If you eat right, perform the correct exercises and follow a healthy regime, you are bound to lose the excess... read more »

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Hockey

Rousing welcome for silver-winning Indian hockey team

With a Commonwealth Games silver medal proudly hanging on their necks, the Indian men’s hockey team returned home to a rousing welcome by Hockey India (HI), Indian Olympic Association (IOA), fans... read more »

Hockey team captain Sardar Singh reprimanded

The Indian men’s hockey captain and midfielder Sardar Singh was officially reprimanded for inappropriate conduct here on Wednesday night. The... read more »

Indian women thrash Trinidad and Tobago 14-0 in CWG hoc...

The Indian women’s hockey team came back strongly from a 0—3 defeat to New Zealand to thrash minnows Trinidad and Tobago 14—0 in their third Pool A match... read more »

CWG Hockey: Indian women lose 0-3 to New Zealand

Glasgow, Scotland: The Indian women’s hockey team went down fighting to the higher ranked New Zealand 0-3 in their second match of the XX Commonwealth... read more »

Sardar banks on Sreejesh to replicate his World Cup per...

India captain Sardar Singh is banking on his deputy P.R. Sreejesh to replicate his stellar World Cup performance in the upcoming Commonwealth Games and said... read more »

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Holiday Ideas

Holiday office parties may do more harm than good

Washington – A new study has found that office holiday bashes, which are thrown with the intention of promoting team unity, leave members of racially diverse groups feeling more disconnected... read more »

Give The Gift Of Luxury Travel

As a longtime travel journalist, maybe I’m biased, but I can’t think of a better gift to give than the gift of travel, and if you have deep... read more »

Tips to make holidays more joyful revealed

Washington – While for many holidays are a time to rejoice and have fun, for some people it is a time of stress, loneliness, anxiety and dysfunction. E.... read more »

New holiday rental site to allow search based on attrac...

Melbourne – A new holiday rental site has been launched which allows users to search for guests and hosts based on their attractiveness. Josh Bocanegra,... read more »

Where to go for honeymoon? Take tips online

New Delhi – The wedding season is here and those who are set to marry can log on to MakeMyTrips, an online travel company, to find out about unique... read more »

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Investing

Claim Settlement of Life Insurance Companies – Everything Y...

We live in a country where there is no social security cover. Therefore, purchasing a life insurance plan becomes the only option for securing your family’s future financial security. The primary... read more »

Review Your Health Insurance Policy Before It’s To...

‘Change’ is the basic nature of life, as it keeps changing. With a change in everything, our insurance requirements also keep changing through... read more »

Here’s What Your Partner Expects from You (But Do...

Relationships are difficult – we all know that. More so in today’s environment, when society in India is undergoing a major change; youngsters work away... read more »

Why TRON (TRX) is getting global attention in 2018 ?

Launched in September 2017, TRON (or TRX) is among the newly introduced cryptocurrencies in the market today. Since the test net launch of this cryptocurrency,... read more »

Retirement Planning Lessons from Cricket

Have you felt the adrenaline rush when the Indian cricket team is a few minutes away from victory, or the excitement when the team wins the match? Although you... read more »

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Lifestyle

What is Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure: An Overview

Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure: An Extensive Guide What is Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is a vital sign of cardiovascular health, measured in millimeters of... read more »

Smartphones ‘Fry’ Your Brain, Increased Screen Tim...

New York, August 14, 2024 — In a groundbreaking presentation at the Annual Neuroscience Conference in New York, renowned neuroscientist Dr. Wendy... read more »

Community Divided: Muslim Township Plan Sparks Controve...

The city of Minneapolis is at the center of a growing controversy surrounding a proposed Muslim township, “Madinah Lakes,” designed to serve as a... read more »

Apple to Unveil Two Foldable Devices in 2026, Revolutio...

Cupertino, CA – Apple Inc. is set to make a groundbreaking entrance into the foldable device market with the announcement of not one, but two... read more »

WHO Report: Half of India’s Population Physically...

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed a concerning trend in India, stating that nearly half of the country’s population is... read more »

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Literature

Nobel laureate author Doris Lessing dies at 94

London – British Nobel Prize-winning author Doris Lessing died Sunday here at her home. She was 94. She “passed away peacefully at her London home in the early hours of this... read more »

Lifetime achievement award for Khuswant Singh

Mumbai – Renowned Indian writer Khushwant Singh was Friday awarded a lifetime achievement award at the Mumbai LitFest 2013 here. The award was... read more »

Sand sculpture marks Tagore’s Nobel Prize centena...

Bhubaneswar – The embassy of Sweden marked the centenary of Rabindranath Tagore’s Nobel Prize in literature by unveiling a sand sculpture of him in... read more »

Decoding mysteries with international authors

They are the best-selling international authors whose mystery novels have been gripping enough to make you couch potatoes. This week IANS bookshelf is stacked... read more »

Chandigarh literature festival begins Friday

Chandigarh – The second edition of the Chandigarh Literature Festival will begin here Friday. Authors and critics will get together for a panel... read more »

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Middle East

U.S. Calls on Israel to Address “Catastrophic Conditions” in Gaza...

United Nations, October 9, 2024 – The United States, a close ally of Israel, has urged the Israeli government to urgently address the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the besieged Gaza... read more »

Netanyahu Under Fire: 'Helpless' Biden Abuses Israeli PM Over Gaza War Strategy

Biden Slams Netanyahu’s Gaza War Strategy: Tension...

In a significant diplomatic rift, U.S. President Joe Biden has reportedly unleashed a barrage of criticism against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin... read more »

Escalating Conflict: Israel, Lebanon, and Gaza Exchange...

On October 7, 2024, marking one year since the deadly Hamas attacks, Israel and its neighboring regions of Gaza and Lebanon saw a surge in military action.... read more »

Breaking News: Iran Fires 180 Ballistic Missiles at Isr...

In a significant escalation on October 1, 2024, Iran launched around 180 ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for recent Israeli military operations in... read more »

Lebanon Crisis Escalates as Turkey and Iran Condemn Isr...

The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has reached critical levels as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah surge, sparking international concern and widespread... read more »

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National

Russia deploys missiles along borders with NATO countries

Irans missiles pose deadly threat, gulf allies warn, as Trump wei...

Irans missiles pose deadly threat, gulf allies warn, as Trump weighs strikes **Regional Tensions Escalate as Iran’s Missile Capabilities Remain a Significant Concern** Tehran, Iran – Despite... read more »

Russia strikes Ukrainian energy sector after Trump...

Russia strikes Ukrainian energy sector after Trump push for pause ## Russian Strikes Target Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure, Fatalities... read more »

Epstein file photos appear to show Andrew crouched over...

Epstein file photos appear to show Andrew crouched over female on floor **Newly Released Documents Spark Renewed Scrutiny of Prince Andrew’s Association... read more »

Israeli airstrikes kill 32 in Gaza, Palestinian officia...

Israeli airstrikes kill 32 in Gaza, Palestinian officials say **Gaza Health Ministry Reports Significant Civilian Casualties Following Israeli... read more »

Iranian missiles pose deadly threat to region, gulf all...

Iranian missiles pose deadly threat to region, gulf allies warn U.S. **Iranian Missile Capabilities Raise Regional Security Concerns for Gulf... read more »

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North America

I’m a New Yorker who visited Boston for the first time. The...

I’m a New Yorker who visited Boston for the first time. These 10 things surprised me about the city. ## Boston Offers a Distinctly Different Urban Experience, Contrasting with the New York... read more »

Doubts emerge over Trump-Putin Budapest summit

Doubts emerge over Trump-Putin Budapest summit ## US Concerns Mount as Kremlin Signals No Shift in Ukraine Stance **Moscow, Russia** – Amidst... read more »

‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests underway acr...

‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests underway across US ## Demonstrations Erupt Nationwide Amidst National Guard Deployment and Political Tensions Across... read more »

‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests underway acr...

‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests underway across US ## National Guard Deployment Looms as “No Kings” Protests Gather Momentum... read more »

Bolton in court to face charges of mishandling classifi...

Bolton in court to face charges of mishandling classified documents **Bolton Indicted on Charges of Classified Information Mishandling** Washington D.C. –... read more »

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Riot of colour, fragrance in Kashmir’s saffron fields

By Sheikh Qayoom Pampore Highlands (Kashmir Valley) – As saffron flowers bloom and farmers begin harvesting the royal spice, the fields in this south Kashmir town are a riot of colour and... read more »

South Asia needs more bold voices like Malala, say...

By Shilpa Raina New Delhi – Not just Pakistan, but the entire subcontinent, needs independent and bold voices like that of Malala Yousufzai,... read more »

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Politics

Maharashtra Cabinet: Full List of 39 Mahayuti Ministers, Includin...

The Maharashtra Mahayuti government inducted 39 ministers, including 18 new faces, led by CM Devendra Fadnavis. The cabinet includes:BJP: 19 ministers (e.g., Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Pankaja Munde,... read more »

Breaking News: Donald Trump Secures 2024 U.S. Pres...

In a decisive outcome, Donald Trump has won the 2024 U.S. presidential election, crossing the critical threshold of 277 electoral votes to secure... read more »

Maharashtra and Jharkhand Elections 2024: Key Dates Ann...

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially announced the dates for the upcoming legislative assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. These... read more »

Baba Siddique Shot Dead in Mumbai: Political Circles in...

In a stunning and tragic event that has shaken Mumbai’s political community, senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and former MLA Baba Siddique... read more »

BJP’s Record Hat-Trick in Haryana, National Confe...

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a strong victory in the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections, winning 48 out of 90 seats. Prime Minister Narendra Modi... read more »

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Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj passes away

Gurgaon – Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj, who was flown in from Allahabad Nov 11, breathed his last Friday morning, a doctor said. Kripalu Maharaj was admitted to Fortis Memorial Research Institute... read more »

Sabarimala pilgrimage season begins Saturday

Thiruvananthapuram – The sanctum sanctorum of the Sabarimala temple will open its door early Saturday on the first day of the Malayalam month... read more »

Restrictions in Srinagar to prevent Shia Muharram proce...

Srinagar – Authorities imposed strict restrictions in some areas of the summer capital Srinagar Friday to prevent Shia Muharram processions. A senior... read more »

Model of world’s largest Hindu temple unveiled in...

Patna – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Wednesday unveiled a model of the world’s largest Hindu temple with a towering height of 405 feet and a... read more »

200,000 Dawoodi Bohras attend Mumbai’s Moharram d...

Mumbai – Nearly 200,000 Dawoodi Bohras from all over the world attended the 10-day Moharram observance which culminated here Wednesday as Ashura, under... read more »

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China’s richest man pays $28 mn for a Picasso

Beijing – Billionaire Wang Jianlin, who is China’s richest man and chairman of real estate developer Dalian Wanda Group, paid $28.16 million for Spanish master Pablo Picasso’s... read more »

Rich-poor gap threat to South Africa’s progr...

New Delhi – South Africa’s Nobel peace laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu has said that the progress being made by South Africa would be... read more »

China’s Hao Ping to head UNESCO’s 37th Gene...

Paris – Hao Ping, China’s vice minister for education, was Tuesday elected president of the 37th General Conference of UNESCO for the next two... read more »

Discover magic of storytelling with Kahaani festival

New Delhi – Create, share your stories and explore various tools of story-telling with the second edition of Kahaani Festival which begins this month in... read more »

Some species of ants using aggression and deception

The animal world fascinates me for two reasons. Their talents and abilities far exceed ours. They are so similar to humans in the way they feel emotion and... read more »

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Mobile Retailers Urge Government to Cancel Licenses of Chinese Br...

A coalition of Indian mobile phone retailers is urging the central government to revoke the licenses of prominent Chinese smartphone brands such as OnePlus, iQOO, and Poco. The retailers,... read more »

Apple Launches iPhone 16 Series with Apple Intelli...

Apple has officially launched the highly anticipated iPhone 16 series, packed with cutting-edge technology and significant improvements. The new... read more »

Boeing Starliner Lands Safely Without Astronauts Amid O...

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft made a successful landing on September 7, 2024, but without its intended crew—astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.... read more »

WordPress 6.7 Roadmap Includes New Default Theme, APIs,...

Anne McCarthy has unveiled the roadmap for WordPress 6.7, slated for release on November 12, 2024. This will be the final major update of the year.She has... read more »

Blue Origin Successfully Launches 26th New Shepard Miss...

On August 29, 2024, Blue Origin successfully conducted its 26th New Shepard mission (NS-26) from its launch site in West Texas. This flight marked another... read more »

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Benazir Bhutto’s son declares war against Taliban at start of pol...

Islamabad – Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) patron-in-chief and son of late Benzair Bhutto, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has declared war against Taliban militants at the start of his political... read more »

Maldives gets tough on illegal migrant workers

Male – Maldivian authorities have started to fine firms that employ undocumented expatriate workers, media reports said here... read more »

Hasina says Khaleda Zia would be tried for ‘terro...

Islamabad – Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the country would hold the trial of main opposition leader Khaleda Zia one day for... read more »

Pakistan says ready for dialogue with India

Islamabad – Pakistan is ready to move forward if India gives green signal over the dialogue process, Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid has... read more »

Musharraf committed to facing all legal cases against h...

Islamabad – Former Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf has once again shown commitment to face all the cases against him in the courts of... read more »

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Trump to face Carter in German Masters semi-final

Trump to face Carter in German Masters semi-final **Trump and Carter Set for German Masters Showdown in High-Calibre Semi-Final** The German Masters is poised for a compelling semi-final clash as... read more »

Rose leads as Koepka makes PGA Tour return

Rose leads as Koepka makes PGA Tour return **Rose Soars to Early Lead at Torrey Pines; Koepka Returns to PGA Tour Action** SAN DIEGO, CA – Veteran... read more »

Cramping Alcaraz beats Zverev in epic to reach final

Cramping Alcaraz beats Zverev in epic to reach final **Alcaraz Overcomes Physical Trial to Secure Australian Open Final Berth** **Melbourne, Australia** – In... read more »

Olympic champion Richardson arrested for 'dangerou...

Olympic champion Richardson arrested for 'dangerous speeding' **Track Star Sha’Carri Richardson Detained on Speeding Allegations** **[City,... read more »

Wales lock Davies called into Six Nations squad

Wales lock Davies called into Six Nations squad **Davies Earns Six Nations Call-Up Amidst Squad Adjustments** **Cardiff, Wales – January 29, 2026** – Welsh... read more »

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Djokovic to defend Australian Open title without `official preparation`

Djokovic beats Murray, enters 8th US Open semi in a row

Through a pair of back—and—forth sets, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray put on a display befitting a matchup of past U.S. Open champions. They tracked down would—be winners and somehow got them... read more »

Makarova enters maiden Grand Slam semifinal

Russia’s Ekaterina Makarova reached the first Grand Slam semifinal of her career, downing former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 6-2 on... read more »

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Singapore welcomes vaccinated travelers from India.

According to Singapore’s travel guide, Indian passengers can skip quarantine as long as they submit proof of vaccination through an app like CoWin. Singapore is set to remove quarantine... read more »

UK to scrap `paid-visa` rule for `high-risk` Indians

Countries Indians can visit visa-free or with visa...

As many as 16 countries provide visa-free entry and 43 countries allow visa-on-arrival facility to Indian ordinary passport holders, the government... read more »

Take Chinese-made Covid-19 vaccines if Indians wish to ...

China has made it mandatory for people coming from India and 19 other countries to get themselves inoculated with Chinese-made Covid-19 vaccines if they wish... read more »

An offbeat getaway to Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary

I considered myself to be quite well-informed when it came to geography but I was in for a surprise when one of my friends suggested that we spend our week... read more »

Unique things to experience in Hyderabad

A land once ruled by the Nizams, the city of Hyderabad still holds on its ancient royalty, heritage, and all things regal. But the city is more than its... read more »

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Where Wall Street stands on the NYC mayoral race, and how that co...

Where Wall Street stands on the NYC mayoral race, and how that could shift closer to Election Day New York City Mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani vs. Cuomo Stephanie Keith;... read more »

Haberman reveals why Trump attacked judge and his ...

Palm Beach, Florida –Just hours after being arraigned on 34 felony charges, President Donald Trump returned to his Mar-a-Lago estate and... read more »

US revokes six visas over Charlie Kirk death amid socia...

In a move that underscores the U.S. government’s intensifying scrutiny of online speech, the State Department announced Tuesday that it has revoked the... read more »

Donald Trump’s Day-One Executive Orders: Implicat...

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump commenced his second term by signing a series of executive orders targeting key policy areas, including... read more »

Elon Musk’s Gesture at Trump Rally Sparks Controv...

During a rally celebrating President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, at Washington D.C.’s Capital One Arena, tech billionaire Elon... read more »

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Inside the horror hotels where four Brits have died from stomach ...

Inside the horror hotels where four Brits have died from stomach bugs in four months **Tragic Deaths in Cape Verde Spark Hygiene Concerns Among British Holidaymakers** **[City, Date]** – A series... read more »

NATO scrambles fighter jets as Putin breaks promis...

NATO scrambles fighter jets as Putin breaks promise to Trump in hypersonic strike **NATO Responds to Significant Russian Aerial Offensive in... read more »

Tehran fire LIVE: Horror smoke rises over Iran's c...

Tehran fire LIVE: Horror smoke rises over Iran's capital after Trump war threat **Massive Blaze Engulfs Tehran Neighborhood, Emergency Services... read more »

UN peacekeeping patrols suspended along Lebanon-Israel ...

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to sit on dharna if cops not suspended

UN peacekeeping patrols suspended along Lebanon-Israel Blue Line **UN Mission Halts Patrols Amidst Chemical Release Concerns on Lebanon-Israel Border** United... read more »

Global health systems at risk as funding cuts bite, war...

Global health systems at risk as funding cuts bite, warns WHO **Global Health Security Threatened by Waning Financial Support, WHO Issues Urgent Alert** The... read more »

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