Articles by Pritha Mallick

Fourth of July 2019: Patriotic quotes, wishes and messages to share on American Independence Day

For the first time, demonstration of military prowess such as military tanks, flyovers by Air Force One and the US Navy's Blue Angels jet squadron will be displayed this year in Fourth of July celebrations in Washington DC.

Jul 2, 2019

Trump to display armoured tanks on Fourth of July celebrations

Extended fireworks display and flyovers by Air Force One, the custom Boeing 747 used by U.S. presidents, and the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels jet squadron will be the event's highlights

Jul 2, 2019

Total Solar Eclipse 2019: Here's how to watch the astronomical alignment [Live stream link]

La Serena in Chile will be the first place to witness the total solar eclipse while South of Buenos Aires, Argentina, will be the last place to see the celestial spectacle.

Jul 2, 2019

What is sarin gas? Facebook offices evacuated after suspected exposure to nerve agent

Fire Marshal says two people were exposed to the banned hazardous gas but showed no symptoms.The incident took place at a mailing facility at Menlo Park, California.

Jul 2, 2019

Why is Deutsche Bank planning to cut 20,000 jobs?

Deutsche Bank has seen a significant 3,900 job cuts in the first quarter and a total of 7,000 job cuts since CEO Christian Sewing took over last year.

Jul 1, 2019

Protesters try to storm Hong Kong's legislature on the anniversary of Chinese rule

Around 10,000 protesters marched from Victoria Park and called for Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam to step down.

Jul 1, 2019

Why is Japan resuming commercial whaling after 30 years?

In Japan, whale meat has cultural significance due to its popularity as a cheap source of protein.

Jul 1, 2019

Kabul bomb blast: Taliban attack kills 10, injures 65

Taliban militants ran into a high-rise building in Kabul and opened fire at the Ministry of Defence building.

Jul 1, 2019

Punjab man arrested for passing military info to Pakistan's ISI via WhatsApp

Sukhwinder Singh Sidhu came in contact with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agents after he visited the country for pilgrimage in 2015.

Jul 1, 2019

Alwar lynching: Pehlu Khan posthumously named in chargesheet for smuggling cattle

The chargesheet was prepared in December 2018, days after Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's government came into power in Rajasthan.

Jun 29, 2019

Key takeaways from Trump-Xi 'historic' trade war talks at G20 summit

Trump said that the meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was "excellent" and that it would be "historic" if both the countries agreed to a fair trade deal.

Jun 29, 2019

15 dead in Pune wall collapse, Maharashtra CM Fadnavis orders probe

A section of a residential boundary wall collapsed on nearby tin huts, where labourers from a nearby construction site were working near Talab Masjid area in Pune.

Jun 29, 2019

Did Trump warn Putin against meddling in 2020 US elections at G20 summit?

Trump made the tongue-in-cheek comment, "Don't meddle in US elections," a year after he was criticised for not confronting President Vladimir Putin at the Helsinki summit for Russian interference in the 2016 US elections.

Jun 28, 2019

G20 summit highlights: PM Modi's 5 key strategies for BRICS leaders to fight terror, recession

PM Modi pointed out that discussion on terrorism is the need of the hour and countries must participate to combat the global menace.

Jun 28, 2019

Who is Jony Ive? iPhone designer and Steve Jobs' early ally quits Apple after 30 years

The 52-year-old designer of key Apple products, including MacBook, iPhone, iPod and iPad, will leave the company later this year to start his firm LoveFilm.

Jun 28, 2019

2 killed, 7 injured as Russian plane crash lands in Siberia

The incident occurred when an Antonov An-24 aircraft carrying 48 passengers, including five crew members, was on its way from Ulan-Ude to Nizhneangarsk.

Jun 27, 2019

PNB fraud case: Nirav Modi to appear for hearing via videolink from UK jail

The hearing will be his first appearance after his bail application was rejected for the fourth time by the Royal Courts of Justice in London on June 12.

Jun 27, 2019

Pakistan erects Maharaja Ranjit Singh's statue near Lahore Fort; Sikh tourism gets a boost?

The eight-feet statue features Maharaja Ranjit Singh perched on top of his favourite Arabic horse named Kahar Bahar.

Jun 27, 2019

Sherin Mathews murder case: Indian origin foster father gets life imprisonment

A jury in Dallas County sentenced Wesley Mathews to life imprisonment for the murder of his three-year-old foster daughter in 2017.

Jun 27, 2019

Arab is more non-religious than you think: Study

Countries like Iraq, Sudan and Palestine showed the steepest decline in religious leaders.

Jun 26, 2019