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Our Deadly Obsession with Risk

Published on, Aug. 21 -- August 21, 2025 7:38 AM Every monsoon, the clouds darken over Pakistan's northern hills, and the rivers begin to swell. As dictated by logic, warnings are issued, red alerts ... Read More


State's timeless beauty captured in 'Punjab in Frames' photo exhibition: Aman Arora

Chandigarh, Aug. 21 -- Punjab Cabinet Minister and AAP State President, Aman Arora today presided over the closing ceremony of 3-day photo exhibition 'Punjab in Frames' organised at the Punjab Arts Co... Read More


Himachal: Row erupts over electricity bill of Cabinet-rank minister

Shimla, Aug. 21 -- An unusual row has erupted over the electricity bill of Cabinet-rank minister Raghubir Singh Bali, who also heads the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation and the HP Sta... Read More


Dubai rolls out online licence for int'l visitors to operate vessels

Dubai, Aug. 21 -- The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), on Thursday, August 21, launched an online service enabling international visitors to... Read More


Rural tourism revives India's living heritage of community and culture: UP minister

Lucknow, Aug. 21 -- Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh today said that rural tourism is not just about tourism, but it is a movement to reclaim dignity, income, and identity for ... Read More


Cracker Barrel to Aunt Jemima: 5 brands that faced backlash after logo change

India, Aug. 21 -- On Wednesday, popular US food and gift chain Cracker Barrel announced that they are changing its logo after 48 years, as part of a rebranding effort. The decision to scrap the iconic... Read More


Vietnam, Laos continue to tighten special relationship, comprehensive cooperation

Vientiane, Aug. 21 -- Vietnamese State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on August 21 paid courtesy calls on General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thonglo... Read More


Foreign visitors to Japan hit 3.4 million in July

Tokyo, Aug. 21 -- The number of foreign visitors to Japan in July rose 4.4 per cent from a year earlier to 3.4 million, government estimates showed Wednesday. Japan has recently emerged as a major tr... Read More


Feni University students block Dhaka-Ctg highway demanding permanent campus

, Aug. 21 -- The students of Feni University on Thursday blocked Dhaka-Chattogram highway to press home their six-point demand including permanent campus and shuttle bus services. The students of the... Read More


Songs of faith and struggle in Nepal's Far-West

Kathmandu, Aug. 21 -- When women across Nepal's far-western region gather in late summer to sing deuda songs and prepare grain offerings, they are keeping alive one of the region's most distinctive tr... Read More