In a year, a Kerala man walked almost 8,600 kilometres from his home state to reach the holy city of Mecca. Shihab Chottur of Valancherry, Malappuram, traveled through India, Pakistan, Iran, and Kuwait on his way to a pilgrimage destination in Saudi Arabia. On June 2, 2022, Chottur began his long journey to Saudi Arabia […]
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UAE withdraws from US-led maritime coalition
UAE withdraws from US-led maritime coalition. The UAE has announced its withdrawal from a US-led naval coalition entrusted with securing sensitive Gulf waterways critical to global oil commerce. The UAE “withdrew its participation” in the 38-nation Combined Maritime Forces two months ago, according to a foreign ministry statement, without explaining why. “As a result of […]
IPL final: Dhoni vows to return for another IPL season if his body allows it
Dhoni vows to return for another IPL season if his body allows it. Soon after winning his fifth IPL title as the captain of the Chennai Super Kings, MS Dhoni decided against a fairytale ending to his career, vowing to return for “at least” one more season for the fans if his body allowed it. […]
Sword of Tipu Sultan sold for ₹ 140 Crore at London auction
The bedchamber sword of Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysuru in the 18th century, sold at a London auction for 14 million pounds ($17.4 million or 140 crore). The price on Tuesday was seven times the estimate, according to auction house Bonhams, which conducted the sale. According to Bonhams, the sword was the most significant […]
Indian artist PK Mahanandia cycled to Europe to meet his Swedish wife. Read his story
In 1975, Charlotte Von Schedvin met Indian artist PK Mahanandia in Delhi. Ms. Schedvin flew all the way from Sweden to India after hearing about Mr. Mahanandia’s art and deciding to commission him to create a portrait of her. Dr. Pradyumna Kumar Mahanandia had only recently begun to establish himself as an artist. He was […]
What India’s removal of ₹ 2000 notes means for the economy?
India is withdrawing its highest-value currency note from circulation, giving consumers and businesses four months to exchange or deposit the legal tender, in a move reminiscent of the 2016 demonetization shock. But what India’s removal of ₹ 2000 notes means for the economy? The Reserve Bank of India announced the move late Friday, saying the […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign agreement ‘Road to Makkah’ project
Dr. Nasir Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Dawood, the Deputy Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia, has arrived in Pakistan for a two-day official visit. The purpose of his visit is to finalize and sign an agreement regarding the “Road to Makkah” project. The “Road to Makkah” project aims to simplify and streamline immigration processes for pilgrims, providing […]
The strategic significance of the 6th Indian Ocean Conference in Bangladesh
The sixth international Indian Ocean Conference is set to begin in Bangladesh’s capital city Dhaka on May 12 and will be attended by about 150 delegates, including high-level representatives from 25 countries. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Peace, Prosperity, and Partnership for a Resilient Future’ due to the post-Covid situation and the ongoing […]