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Tanzania's treason trial: A death sentence for democracy, By Tundu Lissu

Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- A Life in the Firing Line On 9 April, I was arrested in Mbinga, in Tanzania's deep south, and hauled overnight more than a thousand kilometres to Dar es Salaam. By dawn, I was arr... Read More


Who is Bharat Takhtani? Esha Deol's ex-husband makes relationship with Meghna Lakhani official

New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- Businessman Bharat Takhtani, best known to the public as actor Esha Deol's ex-husband, has confirmed that he is in a new relationship. Bharat and entrepreneur Meghna Lakhani rece... Read More


Nowhere to go: 28 families evacuated from Ramabai complex

India, Aug. 30 -- A day after the rescue effort concluded at the site of the collapsed Ramabai Apartments in Virar east, some residents milled around still in a daze while others hastened to vacate th... Read More


"Those speaking were in govt for long time": Ajit Pawar takes jibe at Sharad Pawar amid Maratha quota row

Pune, Aug. 30 -- As the Maratha agitation intensifies over demands for reservation, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday took a jibe at Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad... Read More


Cybercrime awareness program organised in Tripura to involve media as key ally

Agartala, Aug. 30 -- A special programme was organised on Saturday in Tripura with the primary focus of creating awareness of cybercrime among members of the media fraternity. Officials highlighted t... Read More


When Less Was More: The Story Kashmir Forgot

Srinagar, Aug. 30 -- Kashmir once moved with platonic patience. Winters drew us close to the glow of kangris, to smoke curling from mud stoves, to Noon chai spilling its pink fragrance through narrow... Read More


"Most mainstream films don't depend on talent": Manoj Bajpayee calls OTT a "blessing" for actors

Mumbai, Aug. 30 -- Manoj Bajpayee described the rise of OTT platforms as a "blessing" for actors like him, saying that digital medium storytelling is more talent-driven than theatrical films, which ar... Read More


Indian students to face more scrutiny as US tightens F-1 visa rule; No course or university change allowed in first year

India, Aug. 30 -- As the Donald Trump administration continues to change its rules, Indian students studying in the US will soon be subject to more scrutiny and visa limitations. The Department of Ho... Read More


Optical illusion: Swirling puzzle baffles Reddit users. Can you spot the hidden number in 10 seconds?

New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- An optical illusion shared on Reddit is making people stop, stare, and even argue. The viral post, uploaded by user rastroboy on the subreddit r/opticalillusions, has already att... Read More


Trump cancels $4.9b in foreign aid

Dhaka, Aug. 30 -- US President Donald Trump has moved to unilaterally cancel $4.9 billion in foreign aid authorised by Congress, escalating the fight over who controls the nation's spending. In a let... Read More