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50-foot 'king of the serpents' may have been the biggest snake to ever live

Researchers discovered the giant snake's 47 million-year-old fossils in India.

LiveScience · Apr 18, 2024

India doesn’t require Modi to become third largest economy in the world: Yechury

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury has said that India does not require Narendra Modi or the BJP to become the third largest economy in the world.

The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024

Lok Sabha polls: Should you buy Indian stocks on dip? What JPMorgan says

Investors should use any swings in Indian stocks during the weekslong election as an opportunity to buy, according to JPMorgan Chase Co’s private banking unit.

The Times of India · Apr 18, 2024

Indian elections: 'A battle for the future of India's democracy'

Indians begin voting on Friday in what will be the world's biggest-ever election, with nearly a billion registered voters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP is seen as the favourite, but faces a challenge from a huge centre-left opposition coalition. We speak to Louise Tillin of the King's College…

France 24 · Apr 18, 2024

One of 17 Indian crew members on board Israel-linked vessel seized by Iran returns home

In a major diplomatic win for New Delhi, Ann Tessa Joseph from Thrissur, Kerala, one of the 17 Indian crew members of the Israel-linked cargo ship 'MSC Aries' that was seized by Iran on April 13, returned safely to her homeland, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed through an…

Dynamite News · Apr 18, 2024

One of the 17 Indian crew members of ship seized by Iran returns home

Indian sailor from detained MSC Aries returns home; MEA ensures well-being of remaining crew in Iranian custody.

The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024

KNMA’s Kiran Nadar isn’t slowing down

Recently awarded the Padma Shri, the art patron is on a mission to promote Indian artists, both in Venice and at an ambitious new museum

The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024

Column | Legacy of India’s courtesans

Patrons of fashion and design, tawaifs weren’t mere entertainers. Their stories still inspire, as explored in Netflix’s new series, Heeramandi

The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024

Inside Indian polls: Modi’s lies, fake news and media that does not question

As the subcontinent heats up, literally, the attitude of the average voter towards the election process that has begun appears relatively cool. From the reports that have emerged so far, there seems to be a singular lack of excitement, even among first-time voters. There is no “hawa” yet of the…

Newslaundry · Apr 18, 2024

Would be a great contest, why not? Rohit on Test cricket against Pakistan

India captain Rohit Sharma open to playing Tests against Pakistan at neutral venues due to superb bowling line-up.

The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024