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Eid al Adha: Economic crisis, inflation diminishes appetite for goats

Eid al Adha: Economic crisis, inflation diminishes appetite for goats

July 10, 2022

Each year, for about a month before Eid al Adha or Bakrid, a large market springs up near Jama Masjid, with scores of small tents covering a large field and a number of bleats, almost in chorus, ring through the air as thousands of goats are lined up there. The goats are of vario...

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Industries that pipped the pandemic

Industries that pipped the pandemic

September 20, 2020

“I stopped taking food from local tiffin service since April. I switched to ordering from Swiggy regularly as it assured me of following all possible safety and hygiene measures including the body temperature of the delivery person and cleanliness rating of the restaurant I ord...

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Wedding band artists lose rhythm of life amid Covid19 pandemic

Wedding band artists lose rhythm of life amid Covid19 pandemic

September 16, 2020

“My wife and I have three children and I am the only one in the family who earns. The last five to six months have been the most difficult ones. I have managed to feed my family just enough so that they can survive. I don’t expect to earn much for the next two months [&hellip...

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US-North Korea-China

US-North Korea-China

March 12, 2019

Why China is keen to facilitate peace in the Korean peninsula.

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Who will replace Raghuram Rajan, as Governor of Reserve Bank of India?

Who will replace Raghuram Rajan, as Governor of Reserve Bank of India?

June 27, 2016

After a series of tirades launched by Dr Subramanian Swamy, BJP Rajya Sabha (Upper House) member recently against him, Raghuram Rajan, the Governor of Reserve Bank of India decided not to seek a second term in office.

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Former French president in India

Former French president in India

April 12, 2016

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will visit India on April 13 and meet with the Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi, after their first encounter in Paris in April 2015. He is perceived as rather pro-business amongst Indian decision makers and is also surrounded, in the gen...

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