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Workers' rights ignored in Pakistan: RWMC daily-wage staff protest in Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi, April 16 -- A protest led by the Municipal Labour Union erupted outside the Rawalpindi Press Club as daily-wage employees of the Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC) voiced strong op... Read More


Police find no foul play in Australian's Bali hotel death

Denpasar, Bali, April 16 -- Police in Bali said they found no signs of violence on an Australian man discovered dead in a hotel room in Sanur, indicating the death was likely due to illness. First In... Read More


Women to lead policy-making roles with Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, says Haryana CM

Chandigarh, April 16 -- Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said that the "Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam" will provide women a leadership role in the country's policy-making. The CM ... Read More


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