40 years after Bhopal gas tragedy, barefoot school ‘offers hope’ | Poverty and Development
Bhopal, India – Triveni Sonani starts her working day at 9am when she opens the gates of Oriya Basti school and welcomes the children of…
How India’s Gukesh Dommaraju became chess king in a cricket crazy country | Explainer News
Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju has become the youngest world chess champion ever after defeating defending champion Ding Liren of China. Gukesh’s win on Thursday…
After the bulldozer: Indian Muslims grapple with loss amid demolished homes | Religion
New Delhi, India – Shahid Malik is fighting for a home that no longer exists. For the past two years, Malik, an accountant by profession, has…
Why a bill on religious seminaries is Pakistan’s latest flashpoint | Religion News
Islamabad, Pakistan – After fending off protests from the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, the Pakistani government now faces a new challenge – a potential…
‘Our lives don’t matter’: Bangladeshi Hindus under attack after Hasina exit | Religion
Dhaka, Bangladesh – Krishna Das had never imagined that his peaceful life in Sunamganj, a northeastern district of Bangladesh, would come crashing down on a…
Artificial solar eclipse: Why are satellites trying to block the sun? | Space News
When you see a solar eclipse, you often think of the moon passing between the Earth and the sun, then temporarily blocking the sun’s light…
Pakistan’s military charges former spy chief over ‘political activities’ | Military News
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s military has charged a former spy chief with “engaging in political activities”, in essence accusing him of working with ex-Prime Minister Imran…
India replaces central bank governor in a surprise move | Business and Economy News
With India’s economic growth slowing down and inflation rising, the new governor will have challenges to deal with.India has appointed career civil servant Sanjay Malhotra…
Ding’s comeback win over Gukesh ties World Chess Championship final | Sport News
Chinese titleholder forces India’s teenaged challenger to resign in game 12 and tie the scores at six points each.Defending champion Ding Liren has bounced back…
Australia beat India by 10 wickets in Adelaide Test to level series 1-1 | Cricket News
Hosts level 1-1 on the third day after India slump to 175 all out in the second of the five-match Border-Gavaskar series.Pat Cummins’s first five-wicket…
Pakistan protests & the state’s battle for control | TV Shows
Pakistan has once again been shaken by protests, with Imran Khan, the country’s jailed ex-prime minister, at their epicentre. This time, the state has responded…
Border-Gavaskar: Head hammers 140 as Australia tighten grip on India | Cricket News
Australia dominate the second day of the second Test against India in Adelaide as the hosts look to level the series.Australia rode Travis Head’s blistering…
‘Hindus have changed’: A sleepy Indian state becomes anti-Muslim tinderbox | Politics
Kadamtala (Tripura), India – The last thing that Shahin Ahmed, 38, remembers of his brother, Alfeshani Ahmed, was a frantic call with him amid gunshots…
Starc far from ‘slow’ as career best gives Australia the edge over India | Cricket News
Australia dominate the first day of the second Test against India as Mitchell Starc takes career-best bowling figures.Mitchell Starc was a menace with the pink…
Can Indian billionaire Gautam Adani be tried in the US for India ‘crimes’? | Crime News
It is a tumultuous time for Gautam Adani, the billionaire chairman of one of India’s biggest corporate conglomerates, the Adani Group, and one of the…
Bangladesh mission in India attacked: Why are ties in freefall? | Politics News
India-Bangladesh ties have been frosty since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India after her removal in a student-led mass uprising in August, but…
Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott after hypocrisy accusation | Cricket News
Cricket Australia chief says he is ‘proud’ of the decision to cancel bilateral series against Afghanistan after outgoing ICC chair questions Australia’s ‘principles’.Australia’s top cricket…
Dead but not counted: Hidden victims of Pakistan’s latest political clash | Imran Khan
Islamabad, Pakistan – Anees Shehzad’s death certificate says he died from a pelvic injury and gunshot wound. He was killed while protesting alongside thousands of…
Bangladesh beat West Indies by 101 runs to level Test series | Cricket News
Taijul Islam’s five-for helps the visitors win the second Test at Sabina Park and level the two-match series.Bangladesh have completed an impressive comeback to beat…
Meta says AI had only ‘modest’ impact on global elections in 2024 | Elections News
Despite fears that artificial intelligence (AI) could influence the outcome of elections around the world, the United States technology giant Meta said it detected little…