Pakistan
India participates in the Asian Parliamentary Assembly in Pakistan
March 17, 2017
As 70 parliamentary members from 23 countries meet in Islamabad, discussing the odds of forming an EU-like co-operational structure, the strategic presence of the Indian delegation just ahead of the meeting of the Indus Water commissioners is speculated to be an interesting chapt...
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The Indian diaspora and its festivals
March 16, 2017
No matter how far from the roots, the Indian diaspora always carry a bounty of Indian traditions with them wherever they go. And, over the decades, Indian festivals and rituals have found a place in various foreign locales as well.
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Turtuk – where digital mail didn’t replace postal letters
March 10, 2017
As modern technologies and western influences have found a place even in the most isolated parts of India, there are some places that still hold on to the traditional communication mediums and preserve the old India. Turtuk in Ladakh is one of them.
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Indians still pay bribes for basic services
March 9, 2017
Progress in sustainable development goals in India could be severely affected, warns a global anti-graft watchdog as the country tops in terms of bribery rate in the Asia-Pacific region.
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World Tourism Forum unveils top 100 tourism companies
February 13, 2017
The World Tourism Forum achieved a first by announcing the top 100 companies in the global travel & tourism industry at a press conference before the 'World Tourism Forum Global Meeting', which will take place at Istanbul Congress Centre (ICC) on February 16-18.
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Kashmiri diaspora ask India, Pak to end animosity over J&K
January 26, 2017
Attesting that the people of Jammu & Kashmir are the ones to ultimately suffer the consequences of conflicts between India and Pakistan over the valley, the Kashmiri diaspora has formed an organisation - Kashmir Voice International (KVI) - to address the issue.
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Pakistan asks World Bank to continue arbitration on Indus Waters Treaty
December 26, 2016
World Bank’s decision to pause arbitration over the recent Indo-Pak dispute over Indus Waters Treaty has been opposed by Pakistan.
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Bangladesh celebrates Victory Day
December 17, 2016
Bangladesh is celebrating its 45th year since coming into existence as a country, with commemorations in the country as well as in neighbouring India.
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India-Indonesia talks emphasise on fight against terror
December 13, 2016
The meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo gave importance to defence and security ties among other aspects in a bid to fight terrorism.
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Indian Army unit attacked in Jammu
December 1, 2016
Indian soldiers were killed in an attack by heavily-armed men in the most recent incident in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Demonetisation: Drive against devils or cashtration of Indian economy?
November 28, 2016
A coin has two sides, and so does the Indian premier, Narendra Modi’s announcement to demonetise overnight the high-value currency notes of INR 500 and INR 1,000 on a national telecast on 8 November, 2016. Why did Narendra Modi take this bold decision without elaborate consulta...
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Pakistan expands its nuclear armoury, says US report
November 21, 2016
After tensions between India and Pakistan heightened post the Uri attacks allegedly sponsored by the latter, Pakistan has now increased its nuclear capacity, according to a US report titled ‘Pakistani nuclear forces, 2016’.
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