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Have Climate Summits Lost The Mojo?

How the UN's flagship climate summit lost its direction and what's at stake. IMAGE: An aerial view of an area submerged in water amid heavy rainfall caused by cyclone Montha in Warangal, October......

Israel issues new map showing Kashmir in India, but northeast in Nepal

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday issued a new graphic showing Kashmir as Indian territory, rectifying their previous mistake. IMAGE: The new map posted by IDF spokesperson Lieutenant......

Making A Wish To Nandi

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry. Making A Wish To Nandi IMAGE: A devotee whispers in the ear of Nandi for the fulfilment of her wishes on the third day......

The Day That Turned The Tide of History

The Normandy landings on D-Day -- June 6, 1944 -- began the end to World War II. IMAGE: US troops move onto Utah Beach, Normandy, June 6, 1944. Photographs: Kind courtesy Wikimedia Commons The......

World Is About To Get Hot -- Here's Why You Should Worry

The year 2024 was not only the hottest year on record but also the first to breach 1.5°C above the 1850–1900 baseline. IMAGE: A rescue worker gives water to an injured Chinkara (Indian......

Russia to remain India's No 1 crude oil supplier: Analysts

India's crude oil imports from Russia saw a marginal decline in September, but continued to account for over one-third of the country's total oil purchases, despite US pressure to curb the trade......

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

'Over the next 20 years, we would be adding almost 10 million people to the workforce every year!''And we won't be able to give employment to even 2 million out of the 10 million every year.''Don't......

'Will end year with a growth rate of over 30 per cent'

'In life insurance, it is about creating distribution capacity and solutions for customers. We are constantly working on that.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shriram Life Shriram Life Insurance......

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......

'We are not saying everybody has to pay that much'

'If you are going to have only a handful of telecom players on whom the entire dream of Digital India rests, it's important they are financially sustainable.' IMAGE: Bharti Enterprises Founder and......

The Malayalee Who Captained UAE's Cricket Team

C P Rizwan led the UAE to its first win in a T20 World Cup match, played 42 ODIs and 18 T20Is before he retired this week.'I end my international career with a heavy heart, but I feel proud of what......

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

RPSG Group, which owns Lucknow Super Giants, will have a 70 percent stake in Manchester Originals. IMAGE: Oval Invincibles' Sam Billings lifts the trophy after winning the 2024 edition of The......

England Lions get new coach

IMAGE: Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been appointed as the head coach of the second-tier England Lions......

Dhoni to join T10 League? Rumours swirl...

Will MS Dhoni play T10 cricket? T Ten Global Sports chairman admits possibility IMAGE: MS Dhoni could make surprise debut in T10 League. Photograph: BCCI Shaji Ul Mulk, T Ten Global Sports......

From Mali to Spain, albino runner now chases Paris gold

Iglesias was born in Mali with albinism, a genetic condition that inhibits the production of melanin which pigments the skin, hair and eyes. Albinism impairs her visual perception by 90%, but thick......