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US text book row: California not to replace 'India' with 'South Asia'

A California commission -- mandated with recommendation and revision of school text books -- has rejected demands of replacing India with South Asia for pre-1947 references, which had become a......

Will Trump 2.0 continue pro-India policies?

The outgoing Biden administration was one of the most pro-India administrations in decades and will be a tough act to follow for any presidential administration. IMAGE: US President-elect......

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

India should encourage the second coming of SAARC with climate change as an urgent agenda and keeping Indian security concerns in mind as the subtext, suggest Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd)......

India had 12 of 15 most polluted cities in Central and South Asia in 2022

Twelve of the 15 most polluted cities in the Central and South Asia in 2022 were in India with Rajasthan's Bhiwadi being the most polluted city in the country, according to a new report. IMAGE: A......

Aware of China funding of projects in South Asia: Govt

The government on Thursday said it is aware of China funding infrastructure projects including in ports, highways and airports in countries in South Asia. IMAGE: A general view of the old port in......

OYO restoring salaries of employees in India, South Asia

Pay cuts for employees with fixed compensation of up to Rs 8 lakh have been reversed from August 1, while the rest will see restoration in a phased manner from October 2020. Hospitality firm OYO......

Building Bridges in South Asia

"Building Bridges" was the theme of the recently concluded South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, or Saarc, summit in Addu (Maldives). The leaders agreed to give this shape by......

Why Pakistan is South Asia's sick man

Today, Pakistan is South Asia's sick man. This year -- the financial year ending on June 30 -- if the Pakistani economy grows at all, the rate of increase will be no more than the rate of growth in......

E-commerce spend driving use of credit cards in non-metros, says Visa

With rising disposable incomes in cities beyond metros, the penetration of credit cards — and consequently, credit card spending — is growing at a much faster pace than in traditional......

Apple sets all-time revenue record in India: CEO Tim Cook

iPhone maker Apple has set an all-time revenue record in India and observed a double-digit growth in iPad sales in the country in the September 2024 quarter, senior officials of the company said on......

Women's Jr Asia Cup Hockey: India down Japan to enter final

IMAGE: India's players celebrate after winning their match Japan to qualify for the final of the Women's Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament in Oman on Saturday on Saturday. Photograph: Hockey India......

Can Latham lift fading NZ against formidable India?

IMAGE: With no Test century under his belt for nearly two years, Tom Latham will be under pressure to lead from the front in the three-match series starting in Bangalore on October 16. Photograph:......

India's Cricketing Calendar For 2025

IMAGE: 18 T20Is, 10 Tests, 12 ODIs coming up! Photograph: BCCI/X The 2025 calendar promises to be an exciting year for Indian cricket fans, with 18 T20Is, 10 Tests, and 12 ODIs on the cards.The......

Manika part of Team Asia's epic win in Waldner Cup

IMAGE: Manika Batra was part of Team Asia at the inaugural Waldner Cup. Photograph: Manika Batra / X India's table tennis star Manika Batra was part of a star-studded Team Asia that beat Team......

Historic! India to host first ever Kho Kho World Cup!

IMAGE: The Kho Kho World Cup will feature both men's and women's teams, with 25 countries from six continents set to compete. Photograph: Kho Kho World Cup/X India is set to host the first-ever......

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