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From 'joy-giver' to antidote: Cannabis consumption in India

Nepal, Nov. 4 -- The five kingdoms of plants, having soma as their chief, we address: the darbha, hemp, barley, saha-let them free us from distress." This quote from the Atharva-Veda (1200-900 BCE) re... Read More


Donald Trump's long winter - Americans set to deliver their verdict as US grinds through record shutdown

New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- Donald Trump isn't on any of the cards today, but his presidency and policies are one of the key things people are voting on. As millions of Americans cast their ballots in gubern... Read More


Fitch revises outlook on key Adani entities, APSEZ, AESL and AEML to "stable"

New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook on Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL), and its subsidiary Adani Electricity Mumbai ... Read More


Man dies by suicide after being accused of rape with minor

Bengaluru, Nov. 4 -- A 27-year-old man was found dead on Sunday after being reported missing soon after he was accused of impregnating a 17-year-old girl, police said on Monday, adding that they suspe... Read More


Pakistan show women's coach the exit door following team's finish at the last spot in the World Cup

India, Nov. 4 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will not renew the contract of women's head coach Mohammad Waseem after the side finished at the bottom of the points table in the recently concluded ... Read More


Man dies by suicide after being accused of rape with minor in Karnataka's Mysuru

Bengaluru, Nov. 4 -- A 27-year-old man was found dead on Sunday after being reported missing soon after he was accused of impregnating a 17-year-old girl, police said on Monday, adding that they suspe... Read More


Canada rejects 3 in 4 Indian student visa applicants. Here's why

India, Nov. 4 -- Nearly 75% of Indian applications requesting to study in Canadian institutions were rejected in August, as what was once a top destination for Indian students is now losing appeal amo... Read More


Charan Cultural Centre demands withdrawal of decision to scrap music, physical education posts

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Charan Cultural Centre has demanded that the government withdraw its decision to abolish the posts of music and physical education teachers in government primary schools. In a statem... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN tours the Festival of Ideas Putrajaya 2025

Jakarta, Nov. 4 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today joined H.E. Dato' Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, and H.E. Dato' Seri DiRaja Dr. Zambry Abdul Ka... Read More


JNUSU polls see voter turnout of 67%; results due tomorrow

New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union polls recorded a voter turnout of 67 per cent this year, a slight dip from 70 per cent in the previous election. In the 2023-24 pol... Read More