Europe

Vladimir Putin says shooting of Russian ambassador is attempt to ‘derail peace process in Syria

Vladimir Putin says US must cut 755 diplomatic staff, more measures possible

Moscow ordered the United States on Friday to cut hundreds of diplomatic staff and said it would seize two US diplomatic properties after the US Senate approved sanctions against Russia.

Jul 31, 2017

India may buy 48 multi-utility Mi-17 choppers from Russia

India is on a fast-track mode to overhaul its defence infrastructure and weaponry, and Russia is keen to be part of the process.

Jul 30, 2017

Frozen human remains from Homi Bhabha's ill-fated 1966 flight found in Mont Blanc in Alps

Daniel Roche found a human arm and upper half of a leg frozen in the melting glacier near Mont Blanc. But how does Homi Bhabha enter the picture? Read to know more!

Jul 30, 2017

Prague diary 3: A tryst with Masala Dosa and the amazing nationalism that food can inspire

As I was looking for an escape from pork and hotdogs, a man from Kerala appeared as a messiah to take me to an Indian restaurant. A masala dosa is what I had as an Indian food in Prague first. Though dosa is not a food which I am naturally inclined to, in a distant land, my idea of India was founded on it.

Jul 29, 2017

Prague diary 2: Seeing the John Lennon Wall, a piece of living history

The John Lennon Wall, which was made popular by the lovers of free speech even during the days of iron rule of communism in the former Czechoslovakia, still stands as a marvellous milestone in the journey of human history.

Jul 27, 2017

Bust of Rabindranath Tagore in Thakurova, Prague, Czech Republic

Prague diary: Thakurova in Czech capital named after Rabindranath Tagore and that makes every Indian proud

The name 'Thakurova' in Prague, the capital of Czech Republic, created an interest till it was discovered that it was given after the Indian Nobel-winning polymath Rabindranath Tagore.

Jul 26, 2017

Donald Trump left very disappointed after Obamacare replacement bill collapses

US House defies Donald Trump, approves new Russia sanctions

It was unclear how quickly the bill would make its way to the White House for Trump to sign into law or veto it.

Jul 26, 2017

UK honour killing: Indian Muslim girl raped, murdered for dating Arab man

An Indian Muslim girl was bound, gagged raped and murdered in the UK in an apparent case of honour killing. Read to know what she had done to "offend" her family.

Jul 25, 2017

'I just want to go home,' says 16-year-old German ISIS bride found with baby boy in Mosul

A 16-year-old German teenager, who had joined the Islamic State group and is now under detention in Iraq, has said that she regrets joining the terrorist organisation.

Jul 24, 2017

Russia keen on selling MiG-35 aircraft to Indian Air Force: MiG chief

MiG Aircraft Corporation CEO said the price of the aircraft was 20-25 percent cheaper than the competitors.

Jul 23, 2017

6.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Greece and Turkey; 2 dead, 100 injured

The US Geological Survey recorded a 6.7 magnitude quake 10.3 km south of Bodrum, in the south west of Turkey, and 16.2 km east-northeast of the Greek island of Kos.

Jul 21, 2017

Harmanpreet Kaur's breezy ton propels India to Women's World Cup final

This will be India's second World Cup final, having reached the summit-clash in 2005 where they lost to Australia at Centurion.

Jul 21, 2017

Indian-origin doctor becomes UK's youngest to begin medical practice

Arpan Doshi, an Indian-origin doctor, is all set to become the youngest physician in the UK to begin working at a hospital in York in north-east England.

Jul 20, 2017

Massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Russia, tsunami alert issued

The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the quake was shallow and that there were no reports of any casualties or injuries or damage to property as it occurred extremely far from the mainland.

Jul 18, 2017

More 'kick' brewing: Diageo checks lager picture, withholds $35 mn from Mallya

Diageo says to pursue dues of $135 million and push claim for Mallya's pledged stake in Force India Formula 1 team.

Jul 17, 2017

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