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Amid instances of unscrupulous elements overcharging members of the Indian community for consular services and other fraudulent activities, India’s mission in New York has cautioned against using such agents and highlighted measures undertaken by it to streamline visa, passport and other services for the diaspora. Consul General of India in New York Binaya Pradhan told…
The Paris Olympics 2024 journey saw the Indian contingent incur another unfulfilling moment as Neeraj Chopra had to settle for a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw final, with Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem fetching gold, courtesy of his Olympics-record-breaking throw. While athletes from all across the globe were competing in the men’s javelin…
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A resurgent United States under new coach Emma Hayes are hoping to establish themselves as the leading force in women’s international football once again by claiming the gold medal in Saturday’s Olympic final against Brazil and their legendary skipper Marta. The USA came into the Olympics with a rejuvenated squad and a point…
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The rupee strengthens against the dollar, supported by a positive equities trend | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Rupee appreciated 8 paise to 83.89 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (August 9, 2024), supported by a positive trend in domestic equities and a decline in the U.S. dollar index. Forex traders said…
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Representational image. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back sharply in early trade on Friday (August 9,2024) tracking a significant rally in the U.S. and Asian markets along with buying in blue-chips Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries. Rebounding from Thursday’s (August 8,2024) decline, the…
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, at the centre of an Olympic gender eligibility row, goes for gold in Paris on Friday as Thierry Henry bids to lead France’s footballers to glory. With just three days of sport to go at the Games, there is a packed athletics programme at the Stade de France. The…
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A panoramic view of the Manuka Oval in Canberra, Australia, where Indioa will play a tour-day day-night tour match against the Prime Minister XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on November 30 and December 1, 2024. File photo | Photo Credit: The Hindu The visiting Indian cricket team will play a two-day day-night tour match…
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New Delhi: A proposed bill in Iraq’s parliament has sparked widespread outrage and concern, as it seeks to reduce the legal age of marriage for girls to just 9 years old. The controversial legislation, introduced by the Iraq Justice Ministry, aims to amend the country’s Personal Status Law, which currently sets the minimum age for…
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Can Indian Systems of Medicine, such as Ayurveda, Siddha, and tribal medicines, be evidence-based? These questions have come to the fore in the Ramdev Baba Coronil dispute, in which an herbal product was claimed to be a cure for COVID-19 without sufficient scientific evidence. Many decades ago, in Vietnam, during the war, more soldiers fighting…
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Can Indian Systems of Medicine, such as Ayurveda, Siddha, and tribal medicines, be evidence-based? These questions have come to the fore in the Ramdev Baba Coronil dispute, in which an herbal product was claimed to be a cure for COVID-19 without sufficient scientific evidence. Many decades ago, in Vietnam, during the war, more soldiers fighting…
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