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Lohri Traditions and Festivities Begin
What is Lohri? The festival of Lorhis is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs all across Punjab and primarily North India. The auspicious festivities mark the end of the winter season and are thought to welcome warmer...2020-01-13 1289 0 -
Suicide bombing in Pakistan mosque kills more than 15 people
A suicide bomb attack that happened at a mosque in the south western Pakistani city of Quetta kills more than 15 people, according to officials. The attacked occurred during Friday evening prayers and wounded at least...2020-01-13 1295 0 -
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at US Troops in Savage Attack
Iran has launched a sudden attack on airbases housing US forces in their home country. Their recent actions come as a form of revenge for the killing of one of Iran’s most prominent military leaders, General...2020-01-08 1273 0 -
Indian masterpiece snapped up by the British Museum
A painting that was made by Nainsukh of Guler who is said to be one of the greatest painters in India has been stopped from leaving the country after he was snapped up by the British...2020-01-07 2495 0 -
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 1279 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 1217 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 1332 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 3467 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 2256 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 1527 0
