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Review: The Risalo of Shah Abdul Latif, translated by Christopher Shackle

India, May 2 -- "What you consider to be baits are ayats/ They direct the mind to the beloved" - so sang Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (1689-1752), the medieval Sufi poet-saint of Sindh. His baits, or vers... Read More


"Geopolitical Earthquake": UAE quits OPEC to defy Saudi energy dominance, says analysis

Abu Dhabi, May 2 -- In a move that has been described by analysts as a "watershed moment" for West Asia, the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced its withdrawal from the OPEC and OPEC+ groupings,... Read More


Daniel Kehlmann: "It is the nature of art to be problematic"

India, May 2 -- The book is divided into three parts - Outside, Inside, and After, mimicking the process of moviemaking: a movie's inception, its production and afterlife. Was that intentional? Putti... Read More


rRs.r35K rent for a 1BHK near office: Bengaluru tenants call it 'traffic tax' for a 15-min commute, seen as a status symbol

India, May 2 -- Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road (ORR) micro-markets, particularly Bellandur, Panathur and Sarjapur Road, are drawing scrutiny after a tenant said on Reddit that he paid Rs.35,000 for a 1BH... Read More


Review: India and the Rebalancing of Asia byC Raja Mohan

India, May 2 -- India needs a multipolar Asia with a multipolar world. The challenge is how to secure this vital goal. India and the Rebalancing of Asia by C Raja Mohan, a leading scholar of Asian ge... Read More


Court seeks reply from CBI on Bharat Mathur's bail plea in alleged DGCA corruption case

New Delhi, May 2 -- The Rouse Avenue court has recently sought a reply from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a regular bail application moved on behalf of Bharat Mathur, a senior Vice Pres... Read More


Erigaisi holds Carlsen to a draw

India, May 2 -- A Magnus Carlsen sighting in a classical tournament is a rarity these days. When he does make an appearance, he is expected to dominate while the rest of the field finds out how they s... Read More


Govt pushes mandatory e-filing, hybrid hearings to speed up loan recovery cases

New Delhi, May 2 -- The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has pushed for mandatory e-filing and greater use of digital tools such as hybrid hearings and e-DRT 2.0 to reduce delays and speed up di... Read More


Diljit Dosanjh goes down on his knee to perform for specially-abled fan at concert. Watch

India, May 2 -- Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh delivered more than just chart-toppers at one of his recent concerts. He served up a moment that had hearts collectively melting when he brought a specially... Read More


West Bengal election: Voters in Diamond Harbour say re-polling "fine"

South 24 Parganas, May 2 -- Voters in Diamond Harbour constituency in West Bengal acknowledged the irregularities with polling on April 29, and stated that re-polling held on Saturday was "fine." Aft... Read More