India Probes Death of 18 Elephants ‘Hit by Lightning’
Indian authorities launched a probe Friday into the deaths of at least 18 elephants, as a leading conservationist raised doubts that the animals were killed by lightning.
Category: India
India Doctors Warn of Deadly Fungal Infection in COVID-19 Patients
A growing number of current and recovered Covid-19 patients in India are contracting a deadly and rare fungal infection, doctors told AFP Monday as the vast nation battles to contain a massive outbreak of virus cases.
Pandemic Drove 230 Million Indians into Poverty
Around 230 million Indians fell into poverty due to the pandemic last year with young people and women the hardest hit, and the current second wave threatens to make matters even worse, a new study has said.
India Announces $6.7 Billion to Help Vaccine, Health Firms Boost Pandemic Battle
India released $6.7 billion in cheap financing for vaccine makers, hospitals and other health firms on Wednesday, to counter the devastating coronavirus surge gripping the country.
Twitter Bans Bollywood Star for ‘Abusive Behavior’
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut’s Twitter account was “permanently suspended” Tuesday for violating policies on hateful conduct and abusive behaviour, the social media giant said.
India Posts New COVID Record as Global Cases Hit 150 Million
India on Friday posted another grim global record for daily coronavirus infections, pushing worldwide cases past 150 million, as the WHO listed the US made Moderna vaccine for emergency use.
A Desperate and Determined Diaspora Scrambles to Help India Breathe
Seema Devgan has all but abandoned her day job, as she and a loose collection of overseas volunteers scramble to locate desperately needed supplies for Covid-19 stricken family, friends and strangers in India.
Scores Test Positive for COVID-19 on India Flight to Hong Kong
At least 53 passengers on a flight from New Delhi to Hong Kong have tested positive for coronavirus, authorities said Tuesday, as the Chinese financial hub introduced an emergency ban on arrivals from India over a new wave of cases.
Weekend Shutdown in Delhi as COVID Grips India
New Delhi went into a weekend lockdown Saturday as India faces a ferocious new coronavirus wave, with more than 200,000 fresh daily cases and families clamouring for drugs and hospital beds.
Men Who Used Monkeys to Steal Cash Arrested in India
Two men who roamed the Indian capital using monkeys to rob unsuspecting victims have been arrested, New Delhi police said Saturday.
Indian Mobile Cricket Game Maker Goes Public
The maker of the world’s most popular mobile cricket game concluded an $80 million IPO Friday, becoming the first Indian gaming app to do so, following a pandemic-induced surge in popularity across the booming sector.
Mystery Buyer of $69M NFT Artwork Reveals Identity
An Indian-born blockchain entrepreneur has revealed himself as the mystery buyer who paid a record $69.3 million for a digital artwork last week, describing his purchase as a shot fired for racial equality.
Amazon to Make First Bollywood Film
Amazon is diving into Bollywood with its first Hindi-language movie, starring India’s highest-paid actor, as it fights for viewers in the huge but crowded market.
Top Music Festivals to Go in Asia 2021-2022
Feeling cooped up and looking for a place to go take the edge off? Luckily, we have a little something for you that has everything you haven’t done in the past year with Covid-restrictions, with Asia moving ahead in opening up, you can now experience everything from music, art, adventure, meeting new people, and world-renowned artists and DJs. This is a list of the best music festivals from various genres in Asia.
The Untouchables Turned Artists, Fighting Casteism with Designer Bags
The sound of men punching holes into colorful rubber sheets reverberates across a tiny studio in India’s largest slum — an unlikely birthplace for luxury handbags made by a marginalized community seeking to reclaim its identity.
Trending
Delhi’s Female-Only Liquor Store Helps Women Buy Drinks in Good Spirits
Priya Sharma drove more than 30 kilometres to get to an exclusive boutique in a teeming New Delhi residential district -- a women-only liquor store.
