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Pakistan won’t be taking sides in Iran-U.S. confrontation
According to the foreign minister, Pakistan will not be taking sides regarding the confrontation between Iran and the United States, following the murder of Iranian military commander, Qassem Soleimani in a U.S. drone strike. The killing...2020-01-06 1286 0 -
2 Million Pollution Deaths a Year in India – Study Finds
According to a recently published report, India suffers the most deaths linked to pollution of all countries, with approximately 2 million Indians a year losing their life to pollution-related factors. China and Nigeria follow India at...2020-01-06 1227 0 -
Sri Lanka’s De-Humanised Bhikkuni Nuns and their Fight for Recognition
A personality card is vital to life in Sri Lanka, required for everything from casting a ballot to opening a bank account or getting a visa, going for a job interview, or sitting tests. Be that...2020-01-02 1344 0 -
Following Onions, Potato Prices Surge in India by 75%
The sale prices of potatoes have sky-rocketed in the Indian capital of New Delhi. The cost of these vegetables has now increased by approximately three-quarters of what it formally was last year. This increase is being...2020-01-01 3496 0 -
India’s Richest Men 2019
Mukesh Ambani This merchant has made the top spot of our richest Indians list for the second year running. He owns the most valuable companies in India and seems to be an unstoppable driving force...2019-12-30 2264 0 -
UK Citizen Victim of Identity Theft Held in UAE
The man’s family have been pleading for his release Image caption: Atif, wife Claire and 2 year old daughter Arianna London-born Atif Khalique used to work as a taxi driver in the UK back in 2016 when he came across...2019-12-30 1536 0 -
Pakistan Ex-Military Leader Given Death Sentence by Court
After years of delays to legal proceedings and no-shows at hearings, General Pervez Musharraf has been given the death sentence by his country’s highest court. The ruling was delivered in Islamabad, in his absence. Gen Musharraf was given a high treason...2019-12-26 1284 0 -
Tallest Contemporary Stone-carved Pillars in India Installed
The new art works are Inspired by the Indus Valley Civilisation Close-up of carvings on the pillars. Pillar facade with the Dancing Girl, a central figure unearthed from the Indus Valley Civilisation. Images courtesy Stone Oasis. Stone Oasis has...2019-12-25 1815 0 -
Birmingham rail experts partner with India’s transport leaders for hi-tech future
University of Birmingham railways experts will work with the National Rail and Transport Institute of India (NRTI) to establish a new research centre to help develop and deliver hi-tech transport systems that improve journeys for people...2019-12-24 1340 0 -
Sri Lanka: Churches remain open despite security concerns this Christmas
In the build up to Christmas, Christian minority groups all over the world are preparing for one of the most important celebrations in the year. In Sri Lanka, communities still recovering from the Easter attacks will...2019-12-23 1844 0