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India calls for ceasefire, hostage release; hails Gaza peace plan

India has called for a ceasefire, release of all hostages, and peaceful resolution of the Israel-Hamas conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, and New Delhi welcomed the agreement on the first......

India hails Gaza peace deal, bats for two-state solution

The recently signed Gaza Peace Agreement is a 'landmark' step towards stability in the Middle East, India has said, reiterating that a two-state solution remains 'the only pragmatic path' to......

Trump Wants Bagram Air Base, But...

US reoccupation would need large troop deployments, break the Doha Agreement, and strain relations with Pakistan, Russia and Iran. IMAGE: A view of the Bagram air base in Afghanistan. Photograph:......

'Who Doesn't Know Dr Jane Goodall?'

'She was the embodiment of knowledge, kindness, and compassion.' Dr Sabyasachi Mukherjee, director, CSMVS, remembers his meeting with the pioneering wildlife conservationist who passed into the......

Primatologist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies at 91

Leading primatologist and an expert on chimpanzees, Jane Goodall, whose work was captured in more than 40 documentaries, died at the age of 91 in Los Angeles in the United States, the institute she......

'India's Growth Is In Serious Trouble'

'We face the risk of remaining a low-income country for a very long time unless something changes in the next few years.''Instead of constantly talking about becoming a developed economy, we need......

Narayana Murthy on UN board

Infosys chairman N R Narayana Murthy has been formally inducted into the UN Foundation Board of Directors, headed by CNN founder Ted Turner.Murthy now joins the other members including Gro Harlem......

Social development is good business: Sonia

United Progressive Alliance chairperson and Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said that social investments must be integrated into the mainstream of corporate strategy as business does......

Coronavirus could wipe out 25 mn jobs worldwide: UN

Nearly 25 million jobs could be lost worldwide due to the coronavirus pandemic, but an internationally coordinated policy response can help lower the impact on global unemployment, according to a......

Modi meets Bill Gates; discusses climate change

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on the sidelines of the climate summit here and discussed ways to further sustainable......

Get Playful With Kriti

Vidya's self-love in Udaipur... Sanjana at the UN... Mouni gets spiritual... Photograph: Kind courtesy Kriti Kharbanda/Instagram Kriti Kharbanda finds a swing on a beach! Photograph: Kind......

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

IMAGE: Kani Kusruti in All We Imagine as Light. With an entry in almost every major section of the 77th Cannes film festival, which kicks off on Tuesday, May 14. with French musician-filmmaker......

Monga, Murugan Showcase Tradition At Cannes

IMAGE: Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan, Oscar-winning Producer Guneet Monga and Manipuri actor Kangabam Tomba. Photograph: Kind courtesy Dr L Murugan/Twitter......

Rahman celebrates India at UN General Assembly

AR Rahman performed at the UN General Assembly hall at a concert to mark India's 70th Independence Day in New York. Rahman is the second Indian artist after Carnatic singer MS Subbulakshmi to......

PIX: Hasaranga breaks CSK hearts in RR's thrilling win

Images from the IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Wanindu Hasaranga celebrates the wicket of......

Torrent Group acquires 67% stake in Gujarat Titans

IMAGE: The acquisition marks Torrent Group's foray into India's rapidly growing sports sector. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Gujarat Titans/X Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group has completed the......

Starc's Zingers Stun SRH!

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders secured their place in the IPL final with a dominant eight wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1. Scorecard Maintaining their top spot......

Federer to donate $500,000 for Ukrainian children

'My family and I are horrified seeing pictures from Ukraine and heartbroken for the innocent people who have been so terribly affected. We stand for peace.' IMAGE: Roger Federer has not played......

IPL PHOTOS: Rajasthan thrash DC after Jaiswal, Boult heroics

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played in Guwahati on Saturday. Scorecard IMAGE: Rajasthan Royals' players celebrate after Trent Boult dismissed Prithvi Shaw. Photograph: BCCI Delhi......