Yangon, Dec 27 (IANS) More than 32,000 people in Myanmar’s Rakhine state were issued formal national verification identity cards after scrutiny, a news release from the State Counselor Office said on Tuesday. A total of…
Dubai, Dec 26 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates is set to hold its first Honey Festival in Hatta Heritage Village here December 29-31. The first of its kind festival will be a platform that brings…
Srinagar, Dec 26 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said the empowerment of women is the key to the state’s development. Addressing students at a college in Kashmir’s Pulwama district, the…
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) ‘Paag’ or ‘Pagri’ (turban) has been the symbol of royalty, honour and respect for Indian men since time immemorial. An ongoing campaign aims to bring the age-old cultural identity back…
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) A mere four days before the demonetisation deadline of December 30, by when the pains of customers are supposed to allay — as Prime Minister Narendra Modi said — bankers…
By Rajnish Singh Dubai, Dec 26 (IANS) Dubai’s new 13.2 billion Parks and Resorts’ has come up with ‘Bollywood’ and ‘Hollywood’-themed parks that will bring world class entertainment to tourists and boost business in the…
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) RailYatri — an online portal and mobile app — has launched a feature which will alert rail travellers about delays in services due to fog. According to the portal, more…
By Jaideep Sarin Hong Kong, Dec 26 (IANS) Travel and tour operators are worried that new rules imposed recently could bring down the number of tourists opting to go to Hong Kong and Macau –…
Dhule (Maharashtra), Dec 26 (IANS) In a double tragedy for a family, a truck rammed into an ambulance carrying the body of a youth who committed suicide, and killed three of his relatives near Sondale…
London, Dec 26 (IANS) The skeleton of Napoleon Bonapartes Arab stallion Marengo is being remounted for new display at London’s National Army Museum, a media report said on Monday. The skeleton of the horse that…
Beijing, Dec 26 (IANS) Fast food restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) launched its first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled cafe in Beijing, and said it plans to create more innovative and interesting dining experiences for customers….
Chennai, Dec 26 (IANS) Hundreds of people living in Tamil Nadu’s coastal districts on Monday paid homage to those who were swallowed by the 2004 tsunami on this day. Silent rallies were held in tsunami…
Kolkata, Dec 25 (IANS) Resplendent in tinsel and twinkling fairy lights, Kolkata on Sunday soaked in the Yuletide spirit as people of all ages celebrated Christmas amid the all pervading aroma of freshly baked cakes…
Paris, Dec 25 (IANS) Veteran French footballer Patrice Evra has offered help to the struggling people of war-torn Syria, asking them to contact him via Instagram if they need help. Posting a video on Instagram…
Bateshwar (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 25 (IANS) Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee hoped to visit here in a train after laying the foundation stone of the railway station 17 years ago — a wish, that…
Shillong, Dec 25 (IANS) Christians in Meghalaya on Sunday celebrated Christmas with fervour and spirit, exchanging greetings and gifts with friends and relatives. Hindus also joined in the celebrations in this Christian-dominated northeastern state to…
London, Dec 25 (IANS) Queen Elizabeth II will not attend Sunday’s Christmas Day church service because she is still suffering from a heavy cold, the Buckingham Palace announced. A spokesman said the Queen would stay…
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Metro commuters in the capital on Sunday had a harrowing time for Christmas when they were left stranded on its Blue Line, with hundreds of them waiting at a single…
Agartala/Aizawl/Kohima, Dec 25 (IANS) Christmas was celebrated on Sunday across northeast India with special prayers, hymns, and masses in churches, besides the traditional mass community feasts and delicious food. Over 5.3 million Christians live in…
Hyderabad, Dec 25 (IANS) Pomp and gaiety marked Christmas celebrations across Telugu states Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. Special prayers in churches since midnight, carol singing, and bursting of fire crackers were the highlights…