Jayapur, with a population of a little over 4,200, was like most other villages before Prime Minister Narendra Modi adopted it on November 7.
India's earnings from foreign tourists has almost doubled between 2002 and 2005.
Jamaican Oblique Seville left Olympic champion Noah Lyles trailing in his wake to win the Lausanne Diamond League 100 metres in Lausanne on Wednesday.
'The ruling elite are supporting those attacking the people of Gaza.' 'As a nation we should not cooperate with the oppressor regime that is allowing mass starvation as a weapon of war.'
Researchers have pinpointed the locations -- like Indonesia's Sumatra Island -- where the world's largest earthquakes are most likely to take place, with greater accuracy than ever before.
India's craft chocolate makers are changing the market by using local cacao, creating bold new flavours, making chocolate both a luxury and a story.
With just a week to go until the start of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the UAE, it sets up a tight race for the premier position for batters in 50-over cricket during the eight-team tournament.
The destinations to bear the brunt of the changing weather include hotspots in Caribbean, Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, Australia and New Zealand.
In search of the next big opportunity? From Poland to Brazil, a look at some of the world's second-tier cities that are becoming first-class destinations for business.
Also, LBS Marg provides easy accessibility to other parts of Mumbai.
With lower interest rates on loans and higher capital appreciation than in India, buying property in London makes more sense
In one of the frames of the chilling video, a woman is seen trying to climb down from the balcony with the support of mere railings with huge flames emanating from the crash site just metres away.
We have nothing to gain by raising our concerns internationally as our narrative has got entangled with several controversial concepts in the United Nations, asserts Ambassador T N Sreenivasan.
Paris St Germain teenager Desire Doue, who was not even guaranteed a spot in the starting lineup, burst into instant stardom when he lit up the Champions League final as they thrashed Inter Milan 5-0 on Saturday.
Needing 7 to win, Siraj is given the ball and who better than Mr Lion Heart to script India's narrowest win in Test cricket. It takes Siraj a stinging yorker to send Atkinson's stumps flying -- the ball hitting low on the off stump.
Stunning landscapes, natural beauty, clean beaches, cultural wealth, mouth-watering food, shopping options, safety for solo travellers, warm hospitality, easy visas, and connectivity make Vietnam a must-visit destination, discovers Ramesh Menon.
'Sindoor symbolises our culture, honour and dignity. Modiji has acted rightly against Pakistan by naming it Operation Sindoor.'
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald hinted at a rejig in the top order after misfiring in the World Test Championship final defence against South Africa at Lord's.
RCB were in red-hot form before the league's 10-day pause due to the India-Pakistan military conflict, winning four matches on the trot. But the break appears to have disrupted their momentum.
Champions League winners Paris St Germain crushed fellow European heavyweights Atletico Madrid 4-0 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Sunday to get their Club World Cup campaign off to a winning start.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), already qualified for the playoffs, will aim to secure a top-two league stage finish when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash in Lucknow.
When it comes to attracting investments, Tripura, one of the seven sisters of North-East and also the most geographically disadvantaged state of the region, appears to be outshining its other six sisters. Be it domestic or foreign, Tripura seems to have caught the attention of investors of late.
A huge film industry with super-rich celebrities. Trendy restaurants and swanky clubs. Welcome to the new Mumbai.
Stunning 1-2 finish for India after Shambhavi, Ojasvi's keen tussle
India's batting faltered under pressure as they suffered a 22-run defeat in the third Test against England, at Lord's.
Domestic companies are also not far behind and are in an expansion mode through the inorganic route.
Moody believes Gill, Sudharsan can weather any storm as they "learnt to move through gears"
Top destinations where the wealthy are rushing to buy vacation homes.
India will ponder whether they want to include Washington Sundar, who is quite handy with the bat or Kuldeep Yadav, who is a much better wicket-taking option.
It is estimated that the luxury market in India is around USD 5.8 billion (nearly Rs 28,500 crore), is spreading beyond the metros as adoption of global trends is fast catching up in smaller cities, as well.
The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.
Aided by low labour costs, China has overtaken India as the primary destination of outsourcing and shared services for Asia-Pacific companies -- netting business to the tune of $20 billion, according to accounting firm KPMG.
'It was unfortunate that I got injured during the World Cup and missed it. But I took it positively and tried to improve my game.'
Venture Capital investments are early-stage monetary investments made in new start-up firms that have a high growth potential.
From the mud baths of Turkey to the mineral springs in the Czech Republic, the author recommends some offbeat destinations for healing the mind, body and soul.
Hyderabad is fast emerging as destination for pharma and bio-tech industries with projected growth of 30 to 40 per cent, consultant company Frost and Sullivan has said.
Careful not to say I'm worried bowling to a 14-year-old, but it'll be exciting: Boult on Suryavanshi
The fundamental responsibility for preventing such crimes and for bringing the criminals to justice rests with the State, and it cannot abdicate that function.
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