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Indian workers replace Palestinians in Israel's building sector

Indians have been employed in Israel for decades, thousands as caregivers looking after elderly Israelis, while others work as diamond traders and IT professionals.
30 December 2024, 03:01 AM

Bride, groom, spy: India's wedding detectives

So for some families, the first step when young lovers want to get married is not to call a priest or party planner but a sleuth like Paliwal with high-tech spy tools to investigate the prospective partner.
25 December 2024, 06:38 AM

All aboard! Explore Asia’s 5 most Instagrammable train stations

Train stations in Asia are not just transit points but architectural landmarks blending culture, history, and design. Must-see stations include Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Kanazawa Station, Gyeonghwa Station, Hong Kong West Kowloon, and Kuala Lumpur Railway Station.
19 December 2024, 12:57 PM

Champions Trophy to be staged in hybrid model, ICC confirms

The 2025 Champions Trophy will be staged under a hybrid model as the International Cricket Council (ICC) has finally broken the deadlock.
19 December 2024, 10:20 AM

India's rice stocks surge to record high, boosting export prospects

Rice reserves, including unmilled paddy, in state granaries totalled 44.1 million metric tons on Dec. 1 against a government target of 7.6 million tons, data compiled by the Food Corporation of India showed.
14 December 2024, 08:27 AM

Cabrera excited about facing India in Asian Cup Qualifiers

Javier Cabrera expressed quiet optimism regarding Bangladesh's fixtures in the third round of Asian Cup Qualifiers, which pitted his charges against India, Hong Kong and Singapore in Group C.
9 December 2024, 19:00 PM

Bangladesh bowled out for 198 by India

Bangladesh were bowled out for 198 runs by India in the final of the ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.
8 December 2024, 08:17 AM

Grains for gold: Indian export curbs drive boom in barter smuggling

The practice of smuggling gold to buy grain has persisted even after India, the world's second-largest gold consumer, slashed 9 percentage points from its import duty in July, taking it to the lowest in more than a decade
5 December 2024, 10:38 AM

India’s Zomato raises $1 billion to strengthen quick-commerce leadership

Zomato, one of India's leading food delivery and quick-commerce companies, has raised $1 billion through institutional investors in its first major funding round since its 2021 IPO.
3 December 2024, 05:16 AM

India crush Australia by 295 runs in first Test

India ran riot to win the opening Test in Perth by a crushing 295 runs on Monday and leave Australia shellshocked and searching for answers.
25 November 2024, 07:53 AM

Australia fight back after Jaiswal's majestic 161

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a majestic 161 but Australia took four wickets in the middle session to give themselves a sliver of hope in the first Test at Perth on Sunday.
24 November 2024, 07:14 AM

Bangladeshi dance troupe turns heads at Indian festival

In a lively celebration of cultural exchange, a distinguished nine-member ensemble from Dhaka’s esteemed dance academy, “Kolpotoru,” showcased Bangladesh’s artistic heritage at the illustrious “Bali Yatra Festival 2024” in India. The performance was held at the invitation of the Government of India. 
23 November 2024, 04:56 AM

Zomato offers Chief of Staff job: No initial salary, application fee 2 mln

Deepinder Goyal, CEO of India-based food delivery company Zomato, has sparked a heated debate online by advertising a Chief of Staff position with unconventional terms: no salary in the first year and a 2 million rupee ($23,700) fee to be paid by the successful candidate.
21 November 2024, 09:40 AM

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series

Former Australia opener David Warner has backed Nathan McSweeney to score the most runs in the test series against India despite the uncapped batsman's lack of experience as an opener.
20 November 2024, 07:43 AM

India fines Meta $25.4 million over WhatsApp data sharing

India’s Competition Commission (CCI) has fined Meta Platforms $25.4 million and restricted the company from sharing data between WhatsApp and its other apps for advertising purposes, according to a recent report by Reuters.
19 November 2024, 09:48 AM

Mehazabien starrer ‘Priyo Maloti’ officially selected for IFFI 2024

"Priyo Maloti", starring Mehazabien Chowdhury, has been officially selected for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), one of Asia's oldest and most prestigious festivals.
17 November 2024, 08:49 AM

Indian High Commission celebrates Nazrul’s legacy

The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) of the Indian High Commission organised a musical evening dedicated to Shyama Sangeet by Kazi Nazrul Islam. The event took place yesterday afternoon.
13 November 2024, 06:48 AM

India will not travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: PCB

India will not travel to Pakistan for the eight-team Champions Trophy starting in February, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Sunday.
10 November 2024, 14:52 PM

Shakib Khan injured during Mumbai shoot

Superstar Shakib Khan is currently filming the film “Borbaad” in Mumbai, India. The production was progressing smoothly until an unexpected mishap occurred. The “Toofan” actor sustained an injury after accidentally colliding with a door on set. The impact of the incident was just above his eye, as film director Mehedi Hassan Hridoy shared with Prothom Alo.
9 November 2024, 14:05 PM

New Zealand register historic Test series sweep against India

New Zealand bowled India out for 121 to seal a 25-run win in the third and final test in Mumbai on Sunday and complete a famous 3-0 series sweep.
3 November 2024, 07:32 AM