Tech

Facebook dithered in curbing divisive user content in India

Editorial Bureau October 25, 2021

NEW DELHI, India — Facebook in India has been selective in curbing hate speech, misinformation and inflammatory posts, particularly anti-Muslim content, according to leaked documents obtained by The Associated Press, even as its own employees cast doubt over the company’s motivations and

Sport

India chasing perfect swansong for coach Shastri, captain Kohli

Editorial Bureau October 24, 2021

With Virat Kohli deciding to relinquish T20I captaincy after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and coach Ravi Shastri’s term set to end, India are searching for that elusive trophy with which to bid farewell to an era. Ranked No.2 on the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings, only behind England, and with plenty of experience […]

Sport

Warm-up wrap: Van der Dussen century stuns Pakistan; wins for India, England and Afghanistan

Editorial Bureau October 21, 2021

India, England, Afghanistan and South Africa all registered wins in the second set of warm-up games of the day ahead of the Super 12 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. South Africa clinch last-ball thriller against Pakistan MATCH CENTRE Russie van der Dussen hit a stunning unbeaten century off 51 deliveries as […]

Asia

India reopens for foreign tourists as virus infections ebb

Editorial Bureau October 15, 2021

NEW DELHI — India reopened to fully vaccinated foreign tourists traveling on chartered flights on Friday in the latest easing of its coronavirus restrictions as infection numbers decline. Foreign tourists on regular flights will be able to enter India starting Nov. 15. It is the first time India has allowed foreign tourists to enter the […]

Asia

India Biodiesel Market Size, Share, Recent Trends and Growth Forecast by 2021-2026

Editorial Bureau October 14, 2021

SHERIDAN, WYOMING, UNITED STATES – According to the latest report by IMARC Group, titled “India Biodiesel Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025”, the india biodiesel market is currently witnessing strong growth and is expected to continue its strong growth during the forecast period (2020-2025). We are regularly tracking the

Asia

Indian Smart Lighting Market Size 2021-2026: Industry Trends, Share, Growth and Forecast Report

Editorial Bureau October 14, 2021

SHERIDAN, WYOMING, UNITED STATES – According to the latest report by IMARC Group, titled “Indian Smart Lighting Market Size: Industry Trends, Share, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026”, the indian smart lighting market exhibited strong growth during 2015-2020. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to grow at a CAGR of around 25% during 2021-2026. We

Asia

MINISO Expands its Footprint in India with Seven New Stores Opening in September

Editorial Bureau October 4, 2021

GUANGZHOU – Lifestyle product retailer MINISO (NYSE: MNSO) has opened seven new stores within September in India, taking the total number of stores to more than 150. The newly opened stores are located in Kolkata, Vellore, New Delhi, Pasighat, Gandhidham, and Sikar. Despite the impact of the pandemic, MINISO has displayed its strength of coping with […]

Asia

India’s largest contemporary art auction

Editorial Bureau September 26, 2021

New Delhi India’s largest contemporary art auction titled ‘Present Future’ will feature 120 works by 87 leading contemporary artists. Scheduled to take place on September 28-29, 2021, the AstaGuru auction includes impressive works by artists such Bharti Kher, Atul Dodiya, Thukral & Tagra, Anju Dodiya, Jitish Kallat, Mrinalini Mukherjee, Ravinder

Asia

Myanmar town near India border sees exodus as thousands flee fighting

Editorial Bureau September 22, 2021

Most of the population of a Myanmar town near the Indian border have fled after buildings were set ablaze by artillery amid fighting between militia forces opposed to military rule and the army, according to residents and media reports. About 10,000 people normally live in Thantlang in Chin State, but most had left to seek […]

Asia

India’s rural work scheme plots green jobs to fight climate change

Editorial Bureau September 22, 2021

CHENNAI, India – On the outskirts of Amaravalli village on India’s east coast, Marada Suguna has been hard at work planting mangroves. Hired through India’s rural employment scheme, she is on the frontline of a project by the Andhra Pradesh state government to protect fishing villages from storms and coastal erosion. “I have seen the […]