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What started as a kimono day out ended with police for Indian tourists in Japan

India, April 16 -- A delay in returning rented kimonos led to police being called on Indian tourists in Japan. Ashika Jain, a Mumbai-based content creator, detailed what happened to her in an Instagra... Read More


A new way of dating: Logging off and showing up

Kathmandu, April 16 -- Amid the routine rhythms of life in Kathmandu, which can sometimes feel isolating, an exciting prospect of socialisation is on the rise-dating mixers. Logging off the curated sc... Read More


Man shares how he landed Google job after feeling lost during college years: 'I had doubts, but I didn't stop'

India, April 16 -- A young engineer has shared how navigating uncertainty during college and experimenting with new interests eventually helped him land a role at Google. Lakshya Kapur, who holds a B... Read More


'Asim Munir de facto leader': Ex-Pak minister says Trump 'didn't even' bother to talk about Sharif

India, April 16 -- At a time when Pakistan is in focus in the context of sensitive diplomatic engagements between Iran and the US, a familiar question has come into focus: Who is spearheading the medi... Read More


Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against Russia

New Delhi, April 16 -- Ukraine's top diplomatic priority is securing allies' help to buy and build more air defense systems, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday between meetings with European... Read More


The 'becoming Chinese' meme shows China's soft power moment is here

New Delhi, April 16 -- Have you "become Chinese"? In recent months, 20-somethings around the world have taken over social media with posts enthusing about how they're embracing Chinese ways of life. ... Read More


After Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma next to appear with heavily strapped hamstring; role in MI vs PBKS remains a doubt

India, April 16 -- Rohit Sharma's participation in Mumbai Indians' forthcoming match against Punjab Kings remains very murky, as yesterday's reports regarding his unavailability for the match have bee... Read More


Education minister's PS gets additional charge as DSHE chief

Dhaka, April 16 -- The government has appointed Prof Khan Moinuddin Al Mahmud Sohel as the director general of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE). Through the appointment on Thu... Read More


'We spent more time searching for gas than working', says Nepali arriving from India

Kanchanpur, April 16 -- A growing fuel shortage in India, coupled with rising prices, is forcing Nepali migrant workers to return home. Chandra Bahadur Budha from ward 5 of Tajakot Rural Municipality... Read More


"We no longer want TMC in Bengal," says UP CM Yogi Adityanath, cites 15-year 'identity crisis'

Paschim Bardhaman, April 16 -- During a rally in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spoke about identity crisis, hooliganism, crime, and mafia in Bengal. Yog... Read More