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Afghan embassy says it is stopping operations in Indian capital

India’s External Affairs Ministry says it's examining a letter from the Afghan Embassy that says it plans to cease all operations in the Indian capital by Saturday

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

Reducing anaemia in the developing world: why researchers are adding nutrients to salt and tea

Billions worldwide are affected by a lack of essential vitamins and minerals in their diets, but a team at Canada’s top university has developed a groundbreaking solution – fortifying staple foods with iron and other nutrients

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023

World Cup warm-up game: Chance for India bowlers to test themselves against England's master blasters

NEW DELHI: The Indian team management will look to maintain a discreet approach and evaluate the batting strength of defending champions England as the two giants meet in their first World Cup warm-up match in Guwahati on Saturday.

The Times of India · Sep 29, 2023

Hangzhou Asian Games: Champion, mentor, senior pro: At 37, Saurav Ghosal, flagbearer of Indian squash, is all this and much more

Saurav Ghosal is a 37-year-old squash champion who has been a pro for 20+ years. He has won 7 medals in Asian Games, 2 bronze at CWG, mixed doubles gold at World Doubles Championship, third at World Cup, and multiple PSA Tour titles. He recently led India to a hard-fought…

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023

India’s pickle people: Decades-old culinary heirlooms, nostalgia

A self-proclaimed pickle enthusiast explores India’s familial pickle-making traditions, which stretch back generations.

Al Jazeera · Sep 29, 2023

Only aspect missing is...: Yuvraj Singh weighs in on Team India World Cup squad

NEW DELHI: 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh believes that the Indian squad is packed with quality players but pointed out that either wrist spinner Yuzvendra Chahal or Washington Sundar should have been in the team's line-up for the upcoming marquee tournament in India.

The Times of India · Sep 29, 2023

Prix Pictet Human at the V&A review: an exhilarating, scary photographic journey

The Indian photographer Gauri Gill took the top prize with some indelible desert images, but there’s a lot to savour, and to mourn, in the work of her fellow contenders

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023

Immediate ban imposed on serving food wrapped in newspapers: Here's why it can be dangerous

The food regulator of the country, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has asked vendors and consumers to refrain from using newspapers for serving, packing, and storing food items, reports have said. It is a very common practice in our country to use newspapers to wrap fritters,…

The Times of India · Sep 29, 2023

Hangzhou Asian Games | 18 and counting: Indian shooting has its best ever medal count

Ind. shooting has best-ever medal tally at Asian Games: 18 medals incl. 6 gold, 7 silver & 5 bronze. Aishwary & Esha add 2 each to complete quartet. Tomar's 4 medals incl. gold & silver in rifle 50m 3-Position; Palak youngest shooter with gold & Games record in 10m Air…

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023

Blinken raises Sikh leader’s murder in meeting with Indian foreign minister Jaishankar

India’s Jaishankar meets Blinken in Washington amid simmering tensions with Canada

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023