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Re-interpreting the 'Tortoise and Hare' FablePublished on: June 26, 2026 6:34 AM

Pakistan, June 26 -- Aesop's fable of the Hare and the Tortoise is one of the oldest stories in the human tradition, yet its moral has never felt more urgently contested than it does today. The hare, ... Read More


Authentically themselves

Kathmandu, June 26 -- When asked about his forms of self-expression, Ugem Manandhar, as a queer artist, listed them with certainty. "Art, community, music, drag shows, conversations with family, disc... Read More


Five Years of Taliban Rule: Triangle of Terror, Ethnic Purges & Gender ApartheidPublished on: June 26, 2026 6:33 AM

Pakistan, June 26 -- The joint statement by EU and UK envoys regarding cross-border terrorism originating from Afghanistan validates Pakistan's long-standing position, a claim the Afghan Taliban have ... Read More


Why India lags in online live commerce

India, June 26 -- When AnyLive, the AI-powered platform which supports live commerce online through virtual hosts, enabled mineral water brand Evian to run round-the-clock live streams using AI avatar... Read More


Quote of the day by Samantha Ruth Prabhu: 'I've had my fair share of self-loathing and really low confidence, but.'

India, June 26 -- Samantha Ruth Prabhu surprised her fans this week by confirming she is expecting her first child with husband Raj Nidimoru, putting weeks of pregnancy speculation to rest. Sharing th... Read More


From Bulldozer Justice to Hindutva Pop!Published on: June 26, 2026 6:31 AM

Pakistan, June 26 -- The Indian film industry and broader showbiz platforms have increasingly leaned into hyper-nationalistic, anti-Muslim, and anti-Pakistan themes. Media analysts and human rights gr... Read More


Mint Quick Edit | Rich returns for NRI depositors may tempt sneaky round-trippers to get creative

New Delhi, June 26 -- Under-invoiced exports and over-invoiced imports, with the difference stashed away abroad in collusion with allied agents, were once a classic way for resident Indians to jump ca... Read More


Buying a new TV? Most Indians choose the wrong size: Here's how to get it right

India, June 26 -- Many TV buyers make the same mistake: they start with the biggest screen their budget allows. In reality, screen size alone does not determine viewing quality. A TV that is too large... Read More


Three to face trial in 2019 Kurla child trafficking case

India, June 26 -- A special court on Thursday cleared the way for trial against three men accused of trafficking seven minor boys from Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand and forcing them in... Read More


More DividendsPublished on: June 26, 2026 6:30 AM

Pakistan, June 26 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Gulf tour has underscored how, while negotiating with Tehran, Washington, DC, is just as busy trying to convince Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Manam... Read More