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Katori versus banana leaf: The geography of cuisine

India, May 15 -- Is South Indian food more messy than North Indian food or is it more sensual? Is it because we eat on a banana leaf which is to food what the napkin/plate/tablecloth combo is for othe... Read More


Block scam calls and messages on WhatsApp using these privacy settings

India, May 15 -- Scam calls and messages on WhatsApp are increasing rapidly, especially in India. Many users report receiving repeated calls and texts from unknown international numbers offering fake ... Read More


Trump's bold Gaza proposal: US to 'take' region and create a 'freedom zone'

Pakistan, May 15 -- In a controversial statement made Thursday during his visit to Qatar, US President Donald Trump suggested that the United States should take control of Gaza and convert the region ... Read More


Assembly to show respect to jawans during session

Kolkata, May 15 -- The Bengal Assembly has decided to pay respect to the jawans during its forthcoming session which may start from June 9. A proposal may also be taken up in the Assembly to show resp... Read More


Prostitution racket busted in Secunderabad; 4 arrested, 2 rescued

Hyderabad, May 15 -- A brothel house that was running its business from Regimental Bazaar, Secunderabad, was busted in a raid and four individuals, including a Bangladeshi national, accused of human t... Read More


BASC President Fariba Baloch highlights widespread human rights abuses in Pakistan

London, May 15 -- Baloch Advocacy and Study Centre (BASC) President Fariba Baloch has outlined the organisation's mission to champion the human rights of the Baloch people in Iran, Pakistan, and beyon... Read More


Tripura CM seeks attention of DoNER for NE development

Agartala, May 15 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday sought the intervention of the Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region (DoNER) on issues related to the state's interests, espe... Read More


NA deputies propose preferential policies for peacekeepers after completing missions

Hanoi, May 15 -- Lawmakers held group discussions in the afternoon of May 15 to deliberate the draft Law on Participation in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, as part of the 9th session of the 1... Read More


Nurul Izzah rejects Rafizi's call for debate, says focus is on engaging delegates and 'not about politicking'

SHAH ALAM, May 15 -- PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar has brushed aside calls for a debate with deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, saying her focus is on strengthening engagement with party... Read More


Our relations, dealings with Pak will be strictly bilateral: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi, May 15 -- India's relations and dealings with Pakistan will be "strictly bilateral", which is a national consensus for many years and there is "absolutely no change" in that consensus, Exte... Read More