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Building consensus: On the G-20 summit in Delhi, India’s presidency

Despite many issues, India’s efforts to ensure the vitality of the G-20 process have been valiant and also a well-thought-out one

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Disappearing languages, vanishing voices

It is time to evolve ideas to arrest the decline of languages and the world must at least try to find ways and means to preserve some of its endangered languages

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Do subsidies and safety nets take focus away from generating jobs?

The Hindu Parley discussion on whether poll promises are a distraction from providing solutions to what appears to be a systemic concern – jobless growth?

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Kings Cup 2023 | India lose to Iraq in penalty shootout after conceding debatable penalty, face Lebanon in bronze medal playoff

India were leading 2-1 till the 79th minute when the referee awarded a soft penalty to Iraq.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

The Modi model: Can India’s democracy keep up with its growing clout?

Which way for India and its democracy? As Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes the world for the G20 summit, he’s basking in the glow of a decade of development. But at what cost? From poverty reduction and digitalisation to bitter identity politics and curbs on civil liberties, François…

France 24 · Sep 7, 2023

Modi, Biden to discuss trade issues, jet engine, drone deals during meet

PM Modi and President Biden are likely to discuss outstanding trade issues, given that the U.S. has dropped most WTO cases against India and India has moved on dropping tariff increases against the U.S. on certain commodities.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate National Human Rights Institutions conference on September 20

President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the Biennial Conference of NHRIs of Asia Pacific in New Delhi on Sept 20. Over 1,300 delegates from India and abroad to attend. Conference to mark 75th anniversary of UNDHR, 30 years of NHRI and Paris Principles.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Asia Cup 2023: A stern test awaits K.L Rahul as he returns from injury

KL Rahul faces toughest challenge of returning from injury lay-off; must translate support of captains, coaches into success in next two months.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Delhi G-20 Summit | Concert of rare instruments planned at President’s dinner

The dinner programme will be held on September 9 at the ‘Bharat Mandapam’, the venue of the G-20 leaders summit.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Gukesh excited about the Asian Games, feels India has a fair chance

Excited for his first Asian Games, D. Gukesh is optimistic about India's chances in chess. He recently had a camp with Boris Gelfand and is looking forward to watching other sports. He had a tough time in the rapid section of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament, but was pleased…

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023