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Tibet, Uyghur rights concerns raised in Geneva with China amid fears over minority freedoms

Geneva, Oct. 27 -- The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) raised concerns over human rights violations and restrictions affecting Tibetans and Uyghurs during the 19th round of the Swis... Read More


Maninder Buttar says he's shocked, hurt by Uttarakhand minister's claim of being beaten up; tells him to release 2019 show recording

India, Oct. 27 -- Last week, Uniyal publicly reprimanded veteran singer Daler Mehndi during a cultural event and accused him of performing under the influence of alcohol. While addressing Daler, the m... Read More


Woman sexually assaulted at resort near Hyderabad over job promise

Hyderabad, Oct. 27 -- A 30-year-old woman has accused a man of taking Rs 4.5 lakh from her by promising to arrange a government job, sexually assaulting her at a resort and throwing her out of a movin... Read More


In 2016, scientists added CO2 to seawater over a Great Barrier Reef patch for 30 days; net reef calcification fell 34% under future-like conditions

India, Oct. 27 -- Where does the carbon dioxide from our cars and power plants go? Part of it ends up in the ocean, and scientists wanted to know what that does to a coral reef. According to a Califor... Read More


Keralam announces Raja Ravi Varma Awards 2023 and 2024 for artists C Douglas, NN Rimzon

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 27 -- Contemporary artist C Douglas and sculptor NN Rimzon have been selected for the Keralam government's Raja Ravi Varma Awards for 2023 and 2024, the state government annou... Read More


What to expect at Art Mumbai 2026

New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- The art calendar this year, across cities, has been pulsating with events and exhibitions. The recent months have witnessed iterations of existing fixtures such as Sa Biennale in... Read More


Indian banks, NBFCs to see resilient credit growth in FY27 on steady demand, strong balance sheets: ICRA

Mumbai, Oct. 27 -- Credit growth across Indian banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) is expected to remain resilient in the current financial year, supported by steady retail demand, adequ... Read More


Penang cruise boom brings more visitors and business to northern Malaysia

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 27 -- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) recorded 569,173 passengers from January to September this year, up 52.12 per cent from 374,171 in the same period last year. Penang Por... Read More


Ayodhya prepares for 10th Deepotsav as Yogi Adityanath highlights development

India, Oct. 27 -- Ayodhya is preparing for its 10th Deepotsav, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath describing the festival as a reflection of the city's development and cultural revival ... Read More


Opinion | Valmiki Jayanti: true respect for the foundation stones

India, Oct. 27 -- By Lalji Nirmal, Member of the Legislative Council The cultural pride of one's state and sensitivity towards those standing at the lowest rung of society. On Maharishi Valmiki Jayan... Read More