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Inspired by Modi's..., says President of Slovakia

The appeal by Prime Minister Narendra to plant a tree in the name of one's mother (Ek Ped Maa ke Naam) has found resonance with Slovak Republic President Peter Pellegrini who said his country too......

India Must Play Lead Role For Peace In Ukraine

We have already suffered considerable collateral damage as a result of the war, and its continuance will continue to dampen our prospects for faster economic growth.We, therefore, have a direct and......

Now, a 'vaccine' against fake news

Scientists have developed a novel psychological "vaccine" to immunise the public against the damaging "virus" of fake news and misinformation on websites and social media. In medicine, vaccinating......

Sikh bar owner who helped nab NYC bombing suspect is a US hero

A Sikh bar owner in the United States is being hailed as a hero for helping capture the 28-year old Afghan-American wanted for the weekend bombings in New York and New Jersey. Harinder Bains, the......

Astounding Images from Sony World Photography Awards 2022

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the finalists and shortlisted photographers in the Professional category of competition for the Sony World Photography Awards 2022. Now in its 15th......

Consumer-oriented firms get a Second Life

Linden Labs creation, Second Life (SL), which till date has been primarily an online haven for IT companies and major global brands, is now attracting Indian consumer-oriented companies like Tata......

Trouble in Second Life

Anuj, a resident of Second Life since November 2006, is angry. He recently bought a poker table for around 25,000 Linden dollars (around Rs 4,000) in this virtual world. But Linden Labs, which owns......

Now, broadband service a legal right in Finland

Finland has become the first country in the world to make access to broadband services a legal right for its 53 lakh citizens. Under the new law, which came into effect on Thursday,......

ADB stresses core sector spending

The Asian Development Bank has told the Centre that infrastructural development is crucial to the reduction of poverty in the country.An ADB team, led by Geert van der Linden, special adviser to......

Bengaluru loves Bitcoin!

In the Silicon Valley of India, one can use the cryptocurrency to pay for food, buy bus tickets, order stuff online, and even get a haircut, Aditi Phadnis discovers. IMAGE: You can trade, hold and......

PIX: Kawauchi, Linden record shock wins in rain-soaked Boston Marathon

IMAGE: USA's Desiree Linden crosses the finish line to win the women's division of the 122nd Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, USA on Monday. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters Japan's Yuki......

Is it the athlete or the shoe?

Record-busting shoes loom large in marathon debate IMAGE: Brigid Kosgei of Kenya breaks the world record to win the 2019 Chicago Marathon on October 12, 2019. Photograph: Quinn Harris/Getty......

Boston Marathon cancelled due of COVID-19

IMAGE: USA's Desiree Linden crosses the finish line to win the women's division of the 122nd Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters The Boston Marathon,......

20 years on: 'Covering Senna's death was a grim assignment'

British journalist Julian Linden recounts that tragic weekend at Imola... For a young sports reporter, still cutting his teeth in journalism, the prospect of covering the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix......

Africans rule but 'Strong Boston' echoes two years after bombing

‘That’s how you have to run here. You have to be gritty and aggressive’ Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopa speaks to the media after winning the 119th Boston Marathon. Photograph: Jim......