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Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize and Art Book Prize 2023 winners announced

Oxford Bookstore announced the winners of the eight edition of their Book Cover Prize and the first edition of their Art Book Prize at an event hosted at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on May 22, 2023. Paramita Brahmachari won the Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize 2023 for the…

The Times of India · May 23, 2023

No bar on using the term ‘divinity’ in the name of a political party, rules Madras High Court

Holding that ‘divinity’ is not an overtly religious term and there cannot be a bar on using it in the name of a political party, the Madras High Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to register a party, named Desiya Deiveega Murpokku Kazhagam (DDMK), meaning ‘national divine…

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

It's China's loss, not India's: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Beijing skipping G20 meeting in Kashmir

According to Union minister Jitendra Singh, China’s absence from the G20 summit in Srinagar makes no difference and is their loss rather than India’s. When asked if the standoff at the eastern Ladakh border was a factor in Beijing’s decision to abstain, Singh responded that the Ministry of External Affairs…

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

India-Australia ties built on trust: Modi

The India-Australia relationship is based on mutual trust and respect, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on May 23 as he addressed a special community event Sydney.

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

India poised to catapult to forefront of digital innovation with thriving digital economy, tech use: U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti

“India with its vast population, thriving digital economy and technology use is poised to leverage transformative power of 5G, and in future 6G, to catapult itself to the forefront of digital innovation” U...S Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti said on May 23

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

‘No survivors’ in capsized Chinese fishing vessel

BEIJING: There were no survivors after a fishing vessel carrying 17 Chinese, 17 Indonesian and five Filipino crew members capsized last week in the Indian Ocean, according to an initial Chinese government investigation report released on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023

Violence against doctors is a symptom. What is the disease?

On May 10, 2023, Dr. Vandana Das was stabbed to death in the line of duty in Kollam district. Amid searing outrage from the medical fraternity, the tragedy brought to the forefront the increase in workplace violence faced by doctors all over India.

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

Is India stalling visa renewal for two Sri Lankan journalists with BBC in Delhi?

Following the Income Tax department’s “surveys” of BBC’s offices in India in February, two foreign journalists with the BBC have found themselves in a quandary in Delhi.

Newslaundry · May 23, 2023

How Mohit Sharma 'beat his ego' to make a comeback from the precipice of retirement

NEW DELHI: If a story titled "Triumph of sheer dedication over ego" were to be written, it could well be based on cricketer Mohit Sharma.

The Times of India · May 23, 2023

Tata Altroz CNG rolls out in India

Tata Motors has launched the Altroz iCNG at ₹7.55 lakh.

The Hindu · May 23, 2023