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December 17, 2024 5:03 PM

In Rio de Janeiro competition, barbers battle for best haircut

Over the sound of Brazilian music and under the scorching Rio de Janeiro heat, around 90 barbers battled on Sunday to decide who would be the best in a yearly competition that boosts the careers of winners and garners international attention. Gather...

December 16, 2024 2:05 PM

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73; PM Modi offers condolences

Zakir Hussain, considered one of the greatest players of the tabla or Indian drums and known for his "dancing fingers", has died. Hussain, 73, died in a San Francisco hospital from complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - a chronic lung dise...

December 15, 2024 11:27 AM

Over 1,000 cycling Santas descend on central London

Around 1,200 cycling Santas descended on central London on Saturday (December 14) adding a splash of colour to the capital as part of a fundraising event to support a children’s charity. Onlookers gazed on in amazement as the army of Santas cycled...

December 14, 2024 4:02 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to Raj Kapoor on his 100th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday remembered legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor on his 100th birth anniversary with a heartfelt tribute, celebrating his immeasurable contributions to Indian cinema. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Today marks the 1...

December 12, 2024 4:06 PM

Hathkargha: Dubai Exhibition Spotlights Indian Handloom Heritage

In a move to showcase India's rich textile heritage and expand its global market presence, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, has launched the Hathkargha exhibitio...

December 11, 2024 12:31 PM

Monarch butterfly may gain threatened species status in US

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed listing the monarch butterfly as a threatened species on Tuesday, citing a significant decline in the iconic black and orange insects that has pushed them toward extinction. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Monarch but...

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