Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Pre-Certification of Print Advertisements by MCMC…

Polling in two phases on Nov 6 & Nov 11, including 8 bye-elections. Bihar– The Election Commission of India has declared the schedule for the General Elections to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar, 2025, along with bye-elections for eight Assembly...

Tomiichi Murayama, Japanese prime minister who issued an historic apology

Tomiichi Murayama, who has died aged 101, was a hitherto unsung politician who unexpectedly became prime minister of Japan aged 70 – and although he was only in office for a year and a half, he made an historic apology for his country’s conduct in...

Japanese Art from Ukiyo-e to Contemporary

Japanese Art from Ukiyo-e to Contemporary Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Ito Shinsui (1898–1972) stands as a luminous figure in the landscape of twentieth-century Japanese art. His work graced the Taishō and Shōwa eras with a quiet yet profound...

Bosses and general are disappearing in Xi Jinping's China - at an alarming rate

AI image for representation only. In Xi Jinping's China, the powerful are vanishing at an alarming rate.Top generals have gone missing from state ceremonies. CEOs of major firms are suddenly unreachable. Weeks later, terse announcements reveal...

How India dropped the diplomacy ball

Having met, worked with, and worked against Pakistani diplomats for most of my octogenarian life, the only reason I have found to favour Partition is that without it, I would probably not have made it to the Foreign Service! So able were my...

UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz: Zelenskyy, Trump, Operation Sindoor, Kapil Dev, Golf India Tour & more

1. What specific missile did Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seek for his country in last week’s meeting with US President Donald Trump? Quiz file image A. Patriot B. Tomahawk (Correct) C. ATACMS D. SM-6 2. Delhi ranks second among all...

Xinhua Headlines: From clay to codes, AI transforms China's porcelain capital

* The AI technology boom sweeping China is taking root in art studios and modern factories across Jingdezhen, the country's porcelain capital. * During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China has placed innovation at the heart of its...

Young car enthusiast from Qatar earns spot in India Book of Records

In a remarkable achievement that showcases extraordinary memory and keen observation skills, seven-year-old Yafi Aimen, a third-grade student of Shantiniketan Indian School (SIS) in Qatar, has earned a coveted place in the India Book of Records....

45 Halloween book recommendations from Southern California bookstores

Halloween may seem like the scariest time of year, but you know what’s really frightening? Not having the right book for the moment at hand. So we reached out to local independent booksellers for suggestions and advice on what to read for the...

Who Is Francesca Orsini? London-Based Hindi Scholar Denied Entry In India Despite Valid Visa

Francesca Orsini, a Hindi scholar and professor at London’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), was stopped from entering India on Monday night despite holding a valid five-year e-visa, according to reports. Orsini had reportedly...

British grandmother who is being returned to the UK after spending 12 years on death row in Indonesia was granted repatriation after doctors declared she was 'seriously ill'

A British grandmother who is being returned to the UK after spending 12 years on death row in Indonesia was granted repatriation after doctors declared her 'seriously ill.' Lindsay Sandiford, now in her late 60s, was sentenced to death on the...

India celebrates Diwali with millions of clay oil lamps

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Ferrari unveils plans for its first electric vehicle 00:21 Now Playing India celebrates Diwali with millions of clay oil lamps 00:23 UP NEXT Trump says Gaza...

Singapore: ITB Asia 2025 sets a record with over 60,000 business appointments

ITB Asia 2025 has officially wrapped up, leaving a strong mark on the travel industry with over 60,000 business appointments (marking a 35% increase compared to last year), 18,000 attendees, and more than 1,500 quality buyers (marking a 7%...

Book review: The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa

By A.J. Griffiths-Jones: Set against the backdrop of Japan’s beautiful changing seasons, from pink cherry blossoms to autumn leaves, rippling streams to snow-capped mountains, this is a wonderful tale of friendship and hope. At the start of the...

Airsial is Joining Wego—Here’s Why That’s Great News for Travelers in Pakistan

We’ve got a win for travelers across Pakistan: AirSial is coming to Wego’s “Book on Wego” experience. That means you’ll soon be able to discover AirSial fares, compare them side-by-side with other airlines, and complete your booking without...

Experiencing charm of China-Russia border city Heihe with vlogger Russian ethnic descent Petrov

The aerial view of Heihe, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province Photo: VCG It sounds exaggerated, but "crossing the border to Russia in just 5 minutes" is a daily reality for residents of the China-Russia border city Heihe, Northeast China's...

Everything to know about Prince Andrew's scandal as Virginia Giuffre's book drops

Britain's Prince Andrew faced renewed scrutiny on Tuesday after the release of a posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre, one of the most prominent accusers of the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which detailed new allegations about the...

Japanese picture book week begins in Hà Nội

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Finnish author’s 2023 novel to come to India on October 23; will bring spotlight back on Steller’s sea cow

The publisher MacLehose Press will bring out the ebook version of Finnish author Iida Turpeinen’s award winning novel Beasts of the Sea in India on October 23, 2025. It will bring back the spotlight on the enigmatic Steller’s sea cow, a sirenian...