Recent developments in Syria have captured global attention, especially with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's announcement to double the population in the Golan Heights, a region Israel captured from Syria in 1967. The Israeli cabinet unanimously approved this plan, aiming to increase the number of settlers in the area, which currently has about
16 December,2024 03:45 PM ISTGukesh Dommaraju, the newly-crowned World Chess Champion, returned to India on December 16. He made history on December 14 by becoming the youngest person ever to win the title. Gukesh triumphed over China's Ding Liren in the final game of their FIDE World Chess Championship match. This victory marks a huge achievement for the 17-year-old Indian gr
16 December,2024 02:49 PM ISTPresident-elect Donald Trump is set to become the 47th U.S. President on January 20, 2025, after winning with 312 electoral votes, defeating Democratic VP Kamala Harris. Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration in early November, although it’s unclear if Xi has accepted the invitation. While Xi congratulated Trump on his
12 December,2024 12:46 PM ISTAfter more than five decades of President Bashar al-Assad's rule, Syria is witnessing a transformative period. Across the country, there is a visible shift towards a renewed sense of hope and optimism. The streets are filled with smiling faces, and the familiar sight of victory signs. Most notably, the return of employees to work marks an essential
11 December,2024 05:50 PM ISTA case has been filed against Chinmoy Krishna Das, accusing him of sedition for raising a flag on a stand that displayed Bangladesh’s national flag. The ISKCON priest is facing these charges after the incident, which has sparked outrage among Hindu leaders in Bangladesh. They are demanding his immediate release, arguing that the arrest is unf
27 November,2024 07:32 PM ISTHeads of state began arriving in Rio de Janeiro on November 16 and 17 for the leaders' summit. Among those attending were U.S. President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Argentine President Javier Milei. Other key figures included Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Tr
18 November,2024 12:52 PM ISTIf you have not faced auto-rickshaw bullying, high traffic congestion and choking from the pollution at BKC, it is highly likely you are not a regular commuter in this area. Ask any commuter about the pain of travelling or working at Mumbai’s costliest real-estate areas, and the discussion might not end soon. The problems are not new but have
16 November,2024 01:25 PM ISTAjay Devgn, riding high on the success of 'Singham Again,' recently reflected on how the 'Singham' franchise reshaped the portrayal of police officers in Bollywood. He shared that the films gave a more heroic, larger-than-life narrative to law enforcement, setting a new tone in Indian cinema. He also mentioned his joy for actor Arjun Kapoor who has
09 November,2024 08:01 PM IST | MumbaiAs winter approaches, Lahore, Pakistan, has become the world’s most polluted city, with its AQI soaring to 1,067 on Nov 2, and 553 on Nov 9, categorized as ‘hazardous.’ The severe pollution, largely attributed to kiln emissions and crop burning, has prompted the government to close schools and enforce work-from-home mandates to sa
09 November,2024 12:08 PM ISTChef Vishnu Manohar is making dosas non-stop for Diwali, aiming to prepare 10,000 dosas in 24 hours. He plans to make about 750 to 800 dosas every hour. Before this, he cooked large amounts of khichdi, baingan bharta, and misal. Chef Vishnu believes in the power of sharing food, saying that donating food is the greatest form of charity. This effort
28 October,2024 12:57 PM ISTAs Diwali approaches, the Kumar community in Nimati Bhitor Kokila Kumar Gaon, Assam, is struggling to keep their 200-year-old pottery tradition alive. This art, which used to be a main source of income, is now at risk of disappearing. The Kumar people are known for making clay utensils along the Brahmaputra River, but modern competition and a lack
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