Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Ugandans rue link to Bundibugyo, the Ebola virus type named after a district of cocoa farmers

New Delhi, May 23 -- Boon-dee-BOO-joh. Before it became the somewhat easy-to-mispronounce name of a rare type of Ebola virus, Bundibugyo is a mountainous district in western Uganda that even some loc... Read More


Hunting paedophiles online: the legal grey area occupied by internet vigilantes

France, May 23 -- Can you take the law into your own hands? The law itself says no. But vigilantes who do just that are rife on the internet and, thanks to social media, their numbers are on the rise.... Read More


House of SOTA, Rolling Stone Africa, partner to promote Nigerian culture globally

Nigeria, May 23 -- As House of Sota marks its 10th anniversary, founder Folashade Balogun has reaffirmed her commitment to promoting Nigerian culture and indigenous fashion on the global stage through... Read More


Last Call! Art Here 2026 Extends Deadline to June 14

Srinagar, May 23 -- Abu Dhabi- Louvre Abu Dhabi has extended the deadline for proposal submissions to the sixth edition of its flagship contemporary art initiative, Art Here 2026, and the Richard Mill... Read More


Pilaru echoes a fading Tharu tradition

Kathmandu, May 23 -- Pilaru-means "something to be admired," in the Tharu language. Through this form of love, culture and collective expression, a traditional instrument is handcrafted. Pilaru fits ... Read More


PM laments Nazrul not given due respect in last two decades

Mymensingh, May 23 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said Kazi Nazrul Islam is an inseparable part of Bangladesh's identity and deplored that the national poet was not given due respect at ... Read More


Chandigarh plans first high-rise housing in Phase 3, periphery to absorb demand

Chandigarh, May 23 -- In a decisive break from the city's long-standing low-density planning model, the UT administration has proposed a shift toward high-rise vertical expansion to accommodate a grow... Read More


Odisha invokes ESMA in power sector, bans strikes for 6 months

Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- The Odisha government has invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) in the power generation, transmission and distribution sector, prohibiting strikes and work stopp... Read More


Bengaluru bank manager duped by cyber fraudsters, loses nearly Rs.2.5 lakh after calling customer care helpline number found online

Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- Cyber fraud has become one of the fastest-growing threats in India, with scammers targeting people irrespective of their education, profession, or social status. From senior cit... Read More


Nepal reports its unreadiness to graduate from least developed country club

Kathmandu, May 23 -- Nepal has formally decided to postpone its graduation from the Least Developed Countries (LDC) category for at least three years, citing worsening economic and geopolitical challe... Read More