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Writer's retreat: Poonam Saxena takes a trip to Premchand's village

India, Jan. 31 -- A few weeks ago, I went to Varanasi on a pilgrimage. Not to a temple, but to Lamhi, the birthplace of Hindi literature's greatest writer, Munshi Premchand (1880-1936). Lamhi is a fe... Read More


Startup Mantra: A device that detects, kills silent invaders of agricultural fields

India, Jan. 31 -- It was the stem borer, an agriculture pest, that fuelled Mukund Choudhary, a tech engineer, and Maitree Dedhia, a design student, into action that would help farmers protect their cr... Read More


In 'Simanta Samjhana', memories of Birgunj come alive

Nepal, Jan. 31 -- Revisiting memories not only revives interpersonal experiences but also gathers recollections of 'first times', filled with the crisp excitement of new inventions. In his memoir 'Sim... Read More


With past winners out, Rupandehi-1 voters weigh new political choices

Butwal, Jan. 31 -- Electioneering has begun across Rupandehi district for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, though the atmosphere remains markedly subdued compared to previo... Read More


Troops kill ISWAP commander, others, foil attacks across North-east

Nigeria, Jan. 31 -- The Nigerian Army says troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), a joint task force, have killed a top commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and other insurgents ... Read More


Libyas invisible state: How a broken country refuses to collapse

Bangladesh, Jan. 31 -- More than a decade after NATOs 2011 intervention, Libya remains the most misunderstood state on the Mediterranean. To outside observers, the country appears terminally fractured... Read More


Rouse Avenue Court reserves order on ED's plea for confiscation of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari's properties

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- The Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday reserved its order on the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) plea for confiscation of Sanjay Bhandari's properties. Arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari ha... Read More


K'taka seeks higher tax share from 16th finance commission

BENGALURU, Jan. 31 -- Karnataka has urged the 16th Finance Commission to revise what it calls inequitable funding formulas and restore a higher share of central tax revenues, arguing that existing cri... Read More


Cheap labour and the 10-minute trap

India, Jan. 31 -- Tap an app, and a pack of batteries, a tub of ice cream, or a single bathroom towel appears at your door within ten minutes. Speed is the headline. If convenience is seduction then Z... Read More


Russia and the UAE: A pragmatic partnership in a fragmenting world

Bangladesh, Jan. 31 -- In an era marked by geopolitical fragmentation, weakening institutions, and growing distrust between major powers, durable partnerships are becoming increasingly rare. Many stat... Read More