International News
25 Years of Internet: will Indians change the shape of things to come?
In reality, only 30% of India is online today. Over the next five years or so, an estimated 75-80% of new users will come from rural areas. The writing on the wall is loud and clear - Indians will shape the way the internet is used around the world…
Afghanistan: India’s Concerns
Afghanistan is at a crossroads after the US announced plans to withdraw all troops by 11 Sep 2021 -- bringing America's longest war to an end
The war and Ukraine’s sling shot’ tactics
This war would be remembered for Ukraine's sling shot' tactics or use of relatively cheap missiles to bring down the mighty Russian Tanks, BMPs, aircraft and warships by slingshot.
Afghanistan: the turmoil & its ramifications
The planned withdrawal of the US forces from Afghanistan commenced last month and resulted in an unprecedented crisis in this land-locked country. No sooner...
The war will only end when Ukraine accedes to Russian demands
The war is only likely to conclude when Ukraine accedes to Russian demands. The longer Ukraine fights on, the harder would-be destruction, and more would be the demands of Russia
Singapore Airlines offers attractive summer season discounts
Families that book their Singapore Airlines tickets for travel till 30 June 2022, can enjoy a 50% discount on airfares for children aged 12 years and below.
Halal vs. Haram – the debate continues
In the meat and poultry food industry, animals such as sheep, goats, turkeys, chickens, ducks, and game birds etc, are considered halal, but they must be prepared according to Islamic laws in order for their meat to be suitable for consumption.
Terrorism – only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches
South Asia suffered the most on account of terrorism in 2019 for the second year in a row with more lives being lost due to terrorism than anywhere else in the world.
First spacewalk to let space taxis park on ISS completed
NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Terry Virts switched their spacesuits to battery power at 6:51 a.m. EST, signifying the start of their 6-hour, 30-minute spacewalk. Wilmore was wearing a spacesuit with red stripes and number 18 on the helmet camera. Virts was wearing a spacesuit with no stripes number 20 on his helmet camera. This was going to be their third spacewalk.
Why PIA crew do not wish to return home and ‘disappear’ during foreign trips?
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is in the news for all the wrong reasons. PIA flight PK-784 was held up in Canada after Ramzan Gul – a flight attendant was reported missing without informing his superiors.
Anti-drone protection system – sooner the better
The intelligence agencies are in particular unable to figure out why no debris of the drones could be found at the blast site. It seems likely that the drones were pulled back by the handlers after completing their mission.
Joe Biden’s top priorities during the first 100 days in office
One of Joseph R. Biden’s immediate priorities during the first 100 days in office would be to rebuild America and undo a number of things done by his predecessor Donald Trump
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