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December 17, 2024 5:03 PM
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
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
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
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 13, 2024 10:14 AM
Bollywood is set to commemorate the birth centenary of one of its most iconic figures—director, producer, and actor Raj Kapoor—on December 14 in Mumbai. To honor this milestone, RK Films, in collaboration with the National Film Development Corpo...
December 12, 2024 4:06 PM
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
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...
December 10, 2024 12:32 PM
The earliest, complete stone tablet of the Ten Commandments will hit the auction block at Sotheby’s New York later this month. The tablet, dating to the late Roman-Byzantine era, is approximately 1,500 years old. Sotheby’s International Senior ...
December 9, 2024 10:36 PM
Filmmaker Payal Kapadia has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian director to be nominated for the Best Director (Motion Picture) category at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards for her film All We Imagine As Light. The film has also be...
December 9, 2024 10:16 AM
The second edition of the India-Nepal Cultural Festival was held on December 8, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and traditions of both nations, with a special emphasis on Buddhism. The festival was inaugurated by prominent dignitaries, inc...
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