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Two rare photo albums depicting the life and work of an unnamed British army officer in India during the first half of the 20th century have emerged for sale. The officer belonged to the Indian Army’s 28th Light Cavalry and there are more than 400 black and white photographs showing military operations, big game hunting, … Read more
Donald Trump’s menu for his visit to India pushed him far out of his comfort zone, with the president offered vegetarian dishes and even goat. President Trump first refused to anything served at a vegetarian luncheon hosted Monday by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, a strict vegetarian. He and Melania passed up broccoli and corn … Read more
Human populations in India SURVIVED the Toba ‘super-eruption’ 74,000 years ago that plunged the Earth into a decade-long ‘volcanic winter’ and led to the near-extinction of our species Experts thought humans outside Africa may not have survived Toba event Humans are known to have migrated out of Africa into Eurasia before this time Researchers have … Read more
Donald Trump hugged Narendra Modi when he touched down in India on Monday for a two-day visit, a rare display of affection from the president that showed the friendship he feels for the prime minister. Thousands of people have lined up in Ahmedabad to welcome the president and first lady Melania for their two-day visit. Indian … Read more
There are many romantic destinations in the world but none can hold a candle to majestic Rajasthan, a land of epic vistas, magical forts and stunning pink sunsets – and packed with an array of charming boutique hotels guaranteed to leave everyone feeling totally loved up. Here we explore the very finest the area has … Read more
India is hastily building a brick WALL to block Donald Trump’s view of the slums ahead of visit that could attract up to seven million people Donald Trump bragged 7 million people will be on hand to greet him when he arrives in India next week The president said Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him … Read more
India is hastily building a brick WALL to block Donald Trump’s view of the slums ahead of visit that could attract up to seven million people Donald Trump bragged 7 million people will be on hand to greet him when he arrives in India next week The president said Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him … Read more
Written by Kaushik Basu | Updated: February 18, 2020 10:22:22 am There are lessons to be learned from this history, but even with that, to grow at 10.5 per cent for six consecutive years at this time is nearly impossible. (Illustration by C R Sasikumar) The Indian government has set itself a big target, namely, … Read more
By: PTI | Brisbane | Published: February 18, 2020 2:21:45 pm Poonam Yadav defended 11 runs in the final over (Source: BCCI Women/Twitter) Spinner Poonam Yadav claimed three wickets as India geared up for the ICC women’s T20 World Cup with a thrilling two-run win over the West Indies in a low-scoring warm-up match here … Read more
Written by Yajnaseni Chakraborty | Kolkata | Updated: February 16, 2020 8:39:44 pm Having found a number apparently belonging to DTDC couriers through a Google search, Daud Haider called what he believed to be the DTDC office. Exiled Bangladeshi poet and columnist Daud Haider has fallen victim to credit card fraud in India. Haider, who … Read more