India will emerge as the largest economic superpower by the end of the century, with gross domestic product (GDP) 90 per cent larger than China’s and 30 per cent larger than the US, a new report has revealed. The World Economic League Table report by London-based Centre for Economics and…
Police in India said Friday they were working to track down the kingpins of a people smuggling ring uncovered when French authorities halted a planeload of passengers bound for Nicaragua. The Airbus A340 was detained last week at Vatry airport, east of Paris, where it had stopped for refuelling. It…
Pakistan has banned New Year’s Eve celebrations to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, the government said late Thursday, urging people to instead “observe simplicity”. In an evening televised address to the nation, prime minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said because of the situation in the Gaza Strip, the government had “completely…
A pleasant turn of events has led two famous Indian restaurants, Paragon in Kozhikode and Tunday Kababi in Lucknow, to fly to international recognition that they secured their position in the world’s best restaurants by the esteemed TasteAtlas. This accomplishment emphasises the flavours of India’s vast and varied culinary heritage…
Mumbai, the city of dreams on the west coast of India, is a city that never sleeps and is famous for its vibrant street food culture. The roads of Mumbai offer a culinary experience like no other, with a different flavours and fragrances that enamor local people and visitors. From…
Manchester City winger Jack Grealish was burgled while the England star was playing in his club’s Premier League match at Everton on Wednesday. Grealish’s Cheshire mansion in north-west England was targeted by thieves as he was in action for the Premier League champions during their 3-1 victory on Merseyside. Members…
A British Indian doctor with the NHS decided to get musical during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, but what started as a one-man bedroom project has been gaining popularity with booked out shows. Gulzar (Gulz) Singh Dhanoya, 25, started the indie-rock band named Gulz during his university days as a medical…
INDIA promised to fight back hard after a devastating innings and 32 run defeat by South Africa on Thursday (28) when they meet again in the second, and last, test of their short series next week. Captain Rohit Sharma, who was dismissed cheaply in both innings, said India would regroup…
SCORES of cow protectors in recent years have been accused of using violence to carry out extra-judicial activities in India, often finding themselves at odds with law enforcement, even as many won acclaim for defending the Hindu faith. Now some of these operatives are transferring their clout into grassroots political…
PAKISTAN’s current economic model is not working, a top World Bank official has said, underlining that the cash-strapped nation must change policies that have plagued development and benefited only a few. The remarks by World Bank country director Najy Benhassine came in a Policy Vision article, published in the latest…