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Gaza offensive continues as Israel marks 100 days of hostages in captivity

As Israelis prepared to mark 100 days of captivity for the hostages abducted by Hamas on Sunday, the Israeli defence forces said soldiers destroyed launch pits used by Hamas to fire rockets at......

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Europeans believe that what is under attack is their way of life, their secular faith, the long-fought right to keep religion out of the public sphere, observes Virendra Kapoor. IMAGE: Police......

'The main challenge is social distancing in slums'

'When we talk about social distancing, it almost impossible to maintain this in slums.''So we had to talk to the people about cleanliness.''It was a task because everybody uses public toilets. So......

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Behold the breathtaking winning and shortlisted images from one of the world's most prestigious photography contests. The amazing shots are from the open competition of the Sony World Photography......

India turns on the charm but will Rajapaksas reciprocate?

In the endlessly entertaining and absorbing soap opera that is India-Sri Lanka relations, wait for the next episode, Aditi Phadnis reports. IMAGE: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya......

Ease of doing business: India ranks worse than Pakistan

Image: Wipro Chairman Azim Premji (R), Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy (2nd R), Mukesh Ambani (C), chairman of Reliance Industries, Rahul Bajaj , chairman of the Bajaj Group. Photographs:......

IT firms widen base with big data

Amid subdued demand for traditional information technology (IT) services offerings, Indian IT services players are betting on big data, as this is high on clients' agenda. Most IT services......

How Keki Gharda stunned the MNC giants

Once upon a time he used to bite pens. Now he fidgets with a knife in a cramped office lined up to the ceiling with books that range from Game Theory to the history of the Roman Empire to polymer......

World's most expensive restaurants

Last June, during his country's failed bid to win the 2012 Olympics, French President Jacques Chirac insulted rival Britain by saying: "The only thing they've ever done for European agriculture is......

Taiwan's cultural revolution

If the city of Taichung succeeds in getting a Guggenheim Museum branch set up there, a goal its mayor, Jason Hu, is so valiantly fighting to achieve, it will reshape the cultural landscape not only......

'Uncle Neil brought North East closer to India'

'There was a certain difference that separated him from the rest. That's why his life is so celebrated, his loss is felt globally.' IMAGE: William Richmond Basaiawmoit with Neil Nongkynrih.......

SANTA Arrives on OTT!

Musicals and mysteries, superheroes and Santa, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers you a selection. AnnetteWhere to watch? MubiLanguage: English Winner of Best Director at......

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

'The writer remains the most creative force in the process.''Producers need to be inventive in how they reward good writing.'Ranjita Ganesan reports. IMAGE: Excel Entertainment, producers of Gully......

He has played Chanakya 1,039 times

'Every time I step on stage, I feel like I'm performing the play for the first time,' Manoj Joshi tells Sadiya Updade. IMAGE: Manoj Joshi in and as Chanakya in the play. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

'The attack on Bhansali is an attack on freedom'

'When it comes to interpretation of history, you can disagree with him, but at least allow the film to release.''By asking for a ban, you are creating an atmosphere where nobody will attempt films......

Duleep Trophy: Rinku, Mukesh set to take centrestage

IMAGE: Rinku Singh, who enjoyed a smashing IPL, will be seen in the Central Zone line-up. Photograph: BCCI The latest edition of the grand opera that is Indian domestic season will begin in......

North Korean orchestra serenades South Koreans amid protest

IMAGE: The North Korea's Samjiyon Orchestra performs in Gangneung, South Korea, on Thursday. Photograph: Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters A 137-strong North Korean orchestra kicked off its first performance......

Games come home in ancient and modern glory

A theatrical mixture of ancient and modern Greece launched the Athens Olympics on Friday, lifting spirits in the Games' birthplace after the host nation was rocked by a drugs drama involving its......

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