Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Asia

Geetanjali Shree wins international booker prize, first in Indian language

Author, Geetanjali Shree wrote ‘Tomb of Sand’ which is the first novel in any Indian language to win the International Booker Prize. Geetanjali Shree is...

For the first time in India, indirect taxes are higher than direct taxes

Under the Modi government, indirect taxes (GST+excise+customs) have shot far higher than then direct tax (income + corporation tax). This new move means that the...

Sri Lanka gets Rs. 2 billion worth of humanitarian aid from TN CM MK Stalin

Sri Lanka today received Rs. 2 billion worth of humanitarian aid including milk powder, rice, and medicines from Tamil Nadu. Ranil Wickremesinghe Prime Minister of...

PM Modi to leave for Japan tonight to take part in Quad Leaders’ Summit

PM Modi is to leave for Japan tonight for the Quad Leaders' Summit with a focus to strengthen India-Japan strategic global partnership. Prime Minister Narendra...

Pangong-Tso Lake of “3 Idiots” is now taken over by China

Pangong-Tso Lake screened in "3 Idiots", exotic lake with sandy beaches is now taken over by China while India keeps monitering situation. Pangong-Tso Lake of...

75th Cannes India chosen as first ‘Country of Honour’

Deepika Padukone, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to Hina Khan, and many other Indian celebs have a special place at Cannes this year. 75th Cannes 2022 Day...

P Gopichand: “I might even believe in the magic of our players”

When the Indian men's badminton team made history with the first-ever gold, Coach P Gopichand said this is the real World Cup that India has...

India celebrates Buddha Purnima, Lord Buddha’s Birthday

Gautama Buddha's Birthday (also known as Buddha Jayanti, also known as his day of enlightenment - Buddha Purnima) is being celebrated widely. Who is Gautama...