In recent times, India has seen a surge in immigration raids. These raids have led to the detention of thousands of people. Many of these individuals are Bengali-speaking Muslims. They come from various parts of India, including Delhi, Assam, and Gujarat. The Indian government says these raids are necessary for national security. They point to a terrorist attack in ...
In India, a grim investigation is underway following a devastating Air India crash. The sole survivor, a British man named Vishwaskumar Ramesh, is lucky to be alive. He was on Air India flight 171, which took off from Ahmedabad and crashed into a medical college shortly after takeoff. The plane was headed to London with 242 passengers and crew on board. Only Ramesh w...
Cricket is more than just a game in India. It is a passion that brings people together. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a big deal in the cricket world. It's not just about the players and the teams. It's also about the fans. These fans are the heart and soul of the game. They show up in huge numbers, both in the stadiums and online. They sing, they chant, and the...
The Rajpardi lignite mine in Gujarat, India, is home to a thriving world of microbes. These tiny organisms play a big role in the environment. To understand their impact, researchers used a method called metagenomics. This involves sequencing the DNA of all the microbes in a sample to see what they can do. The study found over 10 million sequences. This revealed a d...
Let's dive into a topic that often stays hush-hush: birth control pills among married rural Indian women. You might expect a lack of knowledge, but hold onto your hats! It turns out, these women are more informed than many would guess. A closer look was taken at women living in the rural areas of Mahesana District, Gujarat, India. Surprisingly, on average, these wome...
The Parliament in India faced interruption due to protests by political figures. This was over allegations of unfair and degrading treatment on a flight that brought 104 Indian deportees back from America. A flight chartered by a US military vehicle. The deported individuals, included in the flight, claimed they were restrained throughout the journey. One deporte...
The Indian Premier League (IPL) isn't just about cricket; it's also about the powerful businesspeople behind the teams. Let's take a peek at who's calling the shots off the field. N. Srinivasan, the brain behind Chennai Super Kings (CSK), holds the reins of India Cements, one of the country's top cement makers. He's known for his strong influence in the cricket worl...
A New York City parent activist, Maud Maron, was recently reinstated to her education post after a federal judge ruled that Schools Chancellor David Banks likely violated her free speech rights. Maron’s removal stemmed from her criticism of an anonymous editorial in a Stuyvesant High School student newspaper that accused Israel of genocide. The judge, Diane Gujarat...