By Sanjay Kumar NEW DELHI, Jan 11 – Omicron — the new variant of the virus…
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India sets 7-day home quarantine for international travelers
NEW DELHI, Jan 9 – International passengers coming to India will have to undergo mandatory seven-day…
Soon a Woman Only Mosque in India
By Sanjay Kumar At a time when patriarchy has seeped deep into the veins of Islam,…
South Africa mourns the passing of Desmond Tutu
CAPE TOWN, Dec 26 – Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu, who was among the leading voices…
Should Judges Be Allowed Use Of Social Media?
By Sanjay Kumar NEW DELHI, Dec 24 – The Calcutta High Court while hearing a matter…
Sing it Again, Anggun
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 – Fans of France-based Indonesian singer Anggun Cipta Sasmi can look forward…
Secretary Blinken’s Visit to Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand to Strengthen U.S. Commitment to ASEAN
By Manik Mehta NEW YORK, Dec 13 – Amid the recent charm offensive by China to…
The Beatles: Get Back review – Peter Jackson’s TV series is a thrilling, funny (and long) treat for fans
By David McCooey, Deaking University The Beatles’ Get Back project, undertaken in January 1969, has finally…
Actor Kamal Haasan admitted in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19
CHENNAI, Nov 23 – Popular Indian actor Kamal Haasan has tested positive for Covid-19 and has…
No Longer a Mere Ethnic Celebration, Diwali Exudes Soft Power
By Manik Mehta NEW YORK: What was once considered a mere ethnic affair celebrated by the…
Modi to inaugurate global summit on pharmaceuticals sector
NEW DELHI, Nov 16 – Indian Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the…
Land & Carbon Lab takes land, forest monitoring to new depths
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 – The ability to analyse a faraway land and all that it…
COP26: 105 countries pledge to halt, reverse forest loss, land degradation by 2030
GLASGOW, Nov 2 – Leaders of more than 100 countries at the United Nations Climate Change…
G20 leaders talk up climate action but avoid real commitments, casting a shadow over crucial Glasgow talks
By Caitlin Byrne, Griffith University and Susan Harris Rimmer, Griffith University The G20 Summit in Rome…
It is going to be hotter by at least 2.7°C this century – UNEP Report
NAIROBI, Oct 26 — Even if recent announcements made by world leaders on their climate pledges…
Update: IMF revises Asia Pacific’s economic growth downwards to 6.5 pct this year
Updated with correction in graf 4, should read: “As vaccination rates accelerate, the region is expected…
What is COP26 and why does the fate of Earth, and Australia’s prosperity, depend on it?
By Wesley Morgan, Griffith University In just over two weeks, more than 100 world leaders will…
IMF backs Georgieva, says no conclusive signs of improper role in DB Report 2018
WASHINGTON, DC, Oct 12 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board on Monday reaffirmed its…
IMF Board to conclude review on Doing Business 2018 Report issue soon
WASHINGTON, DC, Oct 11 –The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board expects to conclude soon its…
Pandora papers: ‘It’s time to pursue lawyers and accountants who enable tax evasion’ – offshore tax expert Q&A
By Ronen Plan, City, University of London Many of the world’s richest and most powerful people…
US raises concerns on China’s increased military activity near Taiwan
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States has expressed concern over China’s increased military activity near Taiwan,…
ASEAN to Play Critical Role in Washington’s New Indo-Pacific Strategy
By Manik Mehta NEW YORK, Sept 27 — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is…
Explainer: What exactly is the Quad and what’s on the agenda for their Washington summit?
The following article republished from The Conversation gives an idea of what would have underlined the…
IMF invites youth to fellowship program
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is inviting youth aged 20-32 from across…