India’s IndiGo doubles widebody orders with 30 Airbus A350 conversions

India’s budget airline IndiGo said on Friday it has signed a contract with Airbus confirming the conversion of 30 of its 70 purchase rights for A350-900 jets into firm orders, doubling its widebody order book to 60 from 30. The move accelerates...

'Huge Stakes': Mark Penn Explains Why US-China Trade Fight Could Be Tougher Than Ukraine War

Political strategist Mark Penn warned Friday that the brewing economic confrontation between the United States and China could prove more difficult to manage than the Ukraine-Russia conflict. President Donald Trump said his proposed 100% tariff on...

Row over ‘London Book of World Record’ recognition for Karnataka’s Shakti Scheme, KSRTC

A social media post by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah celebrating world record recognitions for the state’s Shakti Scheme and the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) kicked off a row after opposition parties alleged that the...

Former Barcelona and Brazil star Ronaldinho in UAE, to also visit Pakistan on goodwill mission

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is in the UAE and is scheduled for a press conference in Dubai on Wednesday to promote his football academy at the Koora Dome football facility. Earlier this month, Spanish giants Barcelona announced their...

Smart Travel: Convene Hospitality Group Launches, Amsterdam’s Tivoli Doelen Receives Two Michelin Keys, Jincheng Offers New Wellness Tourism in China and More

Need a boardroom with a side of boutique luxury? Convene’s new parent company just made venue sourcing a whole lot simpler with full-service flagships and turnkey training spaces under one (stylish) roof. Meanwhile, Michelin just gave hotels their...

India News | Need for Structured Policy Framework to Strengthen India's Domestic Industrial Base: Defence Secretary

New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has underlined the need for a structured policy framework to strengthen India's domestic industrial base through a balanced synergy between public and private sectors. He...

Korea’s lonely older adults find warmth in talking robots

“When my husband suddenly had to go to a nursing hospital, I was left alone and fell into depression. I cried every day. But once the robot came — she talked to me, asked me to hold her hand — I started feeling better. When I tell her I love her,...

Pakistani Forbidden Love Novel ‘In The Company of Strangers’ Being Adapted by U.K.’s Kids Fight Productions (EXCLUSIVE)

U.K.-based Kids Fight Productions is developing a feature film based on Awais Khan‘s debut novel “In The Company of Strangers,” marking the company’s first narrative project following its acclaimed documentary work. The production company, led by...

Bihar Phase 1 nomination end, but INDIA stand-off doesn’t

Patna: A total of 1,698candidates filed their papers for the crucial first phase of the assembly elections in Bihar as the chaotic nomination process for the 121 seats that go to the polls on November 6 closed on Friday with no clarity over a seat...

India News | Supreme Court Forms Panel; Issues Guidelines to Protect Transgender Rights

New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday constituted a committee and issued certain guidelines to ensure the protection of the rights of transgender persons in India. The ruling issued by Justice J B Pardiwala-led bench...

India News | Kashmiri Woman's 'Safalta' Transforms Local Resources into a Thriving Business

Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], October 17 (ANI): In an inspiring entrepreneurial venture, Nighat Hassan, a young innovator from Badragund village in Qazigund, Anantnag, has successfully launched her organic brand named "Safalta." This...

India’s first data centre IPO: Sify Infinit Spaces files DRHP for ₹3,700-cr public issue

SISL proposes to use the net proceeds towards partial funding of capital expenditure for the completion of work at its data centres in Chennai and Mumbai. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto In a first for India’s data centre industry, Sify Infinit Spaces...

Lemoore writer returns home for book signing

The side yard of the Sarah Mooney Memorial Museum with its canopy of trees and the backdrop of the carriage house was the perfect setting on Sunday, Sept. 28 for Stephen Emerson’s book talk and signing. The event was held in celebration of his...

China expresses condolences over passing of former Japanese PM Tomiichi Murayama

BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- China expresses deep condolences over the passing of former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, and extends sincere sympathies to his family, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday, adding...

Grand sumo in London: Why rituals and wrestling are drawing a new fanbase

Flora Druryat the Royal Albert Hall, London ShareSave The ring sits in the centre of the hall, with a temple roof suspended above it, and a round LED screen above that There are not many sports that can keep an audience enraptured through 45...

India U17 Women One Point Away from Historic AFC Asian Cup Qualification

India’s U17 women’s team are just one point away from making history by qualifying for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026. The Young Tigresses face Uzbekistan in a decisive clash to seal their spot. New Delhi [India]: The Indian U17 women's team...

5 Most Superior Long-Haul Economy Seats You Can Book Today

For many travelers, the thrill of holding a boarding pass to a faraway destination is tempered by the reality of spending ten, twelve, or even fifteen hours in economy class. Long-haul flying is as much a test of endurance as it is a journey, and...

PB Mehta writes | Lessons from a Nobel laureate: To become a knowledge power, India must address structural disconnects in its own knowledge

When I was appointed to the National Knowledge Commission in 2005, a colleague recommended that I read 2025 Nobel Laureate Joel Mokyr’s book, The Gifts of Athena, to gain a broad understanding of how knowledge economies are produced. Mokyr is...

Living in Japan -- An exchange student's view: My disconnect from Japanese culture (Pt. 8)

The author performs "sado," the Japanese tea ceremony, at her favorite restaurant in Los Angeles, Spago. Even though I am Japanese ethnically and by citizenship, I never felt deeply connected to my Japanese heritage while growing up in the United...

China threatens Britain with 'consequences' if its controversial plans for mega-embassy in London are blocked

China threatened Britain with “consequences” if the Government does not give approval for a new mega-embassy in London. Beijing hit out after Communities Secretary Steve Reed delayed a decision on the controversial development at the Royal Mint...