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India abstains on UN Gaza ceasefire resolution; backs Palestinians' rights

India on Friday abstained in the UN Human Rights Council on a resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and also demanded that Israel immediately lift its illegal blockade on the......

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

'Our study finds that only about 20% of Indians are vegetarians and the rest of the 80% are non-vegetarians or meat-eaters.' 'Your eating habits have a lot to do with where you live.' Kindly note......

Houthi Attacks Won't Affect India's Fuel Supplies

Most of India's oil supplies are expected to stay safe because of the country's good relations with both Russia and Iran. That would take care of over a third of India's supplies. IMAGE: A missile......

Why Securing Gateway of Tears Is Critical For India

The Indian Navy, which regards itself as the 'net security provider' in the Indian Ocean Region, has also stepped up to the plate, with a warship stationed at all times off the Gulf of Aden for......

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

India's voting pattern in the United Nations with regard to the Israel-Palestine conflict is lately marked by a calibrated distancing from Israel, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE:......

Why villas have become homebuyers' favourite choice

Investing in a villa at a prime location is seen as a financially prudent decision that provides appreciation and stability in the long run. Aneeka Chatterjee & Ayushman Baruah report. Luxury real......

Cognizant splits global growth markets by appointing 2 internal leaders

Cognizant Technology Solutions has restructured its global growth markets (GGM) by appointing two internal leaders who will now share the responsibility. Photograph: Chris Helgren/Reuters The move......

Offices absorb Covid-19 pandemic shock in 2022, post 3-year growth record

After their near desertion in the wake of Covid-19, workplaces well and truly made a comeback in 2022 — making it the second strongest year of recovery for the office market in the past......

G-7 must support India's efforts in combating climate change: Modi

Asserting that India's dedication to climate commitments is evident from its performance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hoped that rich countries of G-7 will support India's efforts in......

Stock market strategy for Covid times: Buy or sell?

Analysts suggest investors remain in a wait-and-watch mode and not jump in to buy stocks across-the-board. IMAGE: The Bombay Stock Exchange. Photograph: Kunal Patil/ PTI Photo. The new Covid......

The First Person To Run Across Africa

A British man who calls himself the 'Hardest Geezer' has become the first person to run the entire continent of Africa after a gruelling challenge that has taken 352 days. 27-year-old Russ Cook ran......

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

IMAGE: Mitchell Starc opened up on how his former coach told him to 'harden up'. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters As he gears up to surpass legendary Dennis Lillee in the tally of Test......

World Cup: Emotional homecoming for this Dutch trio...

IMAGE: Aryan Dutt, who traces his origin to Hoshiarpur in Punjab, is planning to bring his relatives to Netherland's match against South Africa in Dharamsala. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters......

MLC: LA Knight Riders, MI New York rope in top international names

IMAGE: Kieron Pollard will captain MI New York. Photograph: BCCI The Knight Riders Group will bring their world-class cricket brand to the historic debut season of Major League Cricket (MLC) this......

Abhilash Tomy Challenges The Oceans Again

'When I crossed that point where I had the accident, I felt light and that was a very physical experience. I felt something leave me.'Shyam G Menon chronicles the voyages of that incredible Indian......

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