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The Offbeat Sari: Design Museum’s beautiful new exhibition charts the power of the sari

The UK’s first dedicated sari show explores the garment’s modern reinvention

Evening Standard · May 18, 2023

IPL 2023: Ravi Shastri names uncapped Indian batters who can be in the mix for 50-over World Cup

Ravi Shastri is not the one to mince his words, and when he was asked to name which players he thinks could come into reckoning for the upcoming 50-over World Cup to be hosted by India later this year, the former all-rounder was quick to pick four batters.

The Times of India · May 18, 2023

India’s top court allows bull-taming sport to continue despite criticism from animal rights groups

India’s top court has ruled to allow the continuation of the bull-taming sport of jallikattu, which is celebrated as cultural heritage in the southern state of Tamil Nadu but criticized by animals rights groups

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Natural disasters caused 2.5 million internal displacements in India in 2022, report says

A report by the Geneva-based Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre states that India has had over 2.5 million internal displacements caused by natural disasters, most of which were caused by floods.

The Hindu · May 18, 2023

Great success for India: Ujjwal Nikam on U.S. court approval for extradition of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana

U.S. court approval for extradition of 26/11 attacks accused Tahawwur Rana is a great success for India, says senior lawyer Ujjwal Nikam.

The Hindu · May 18, 2023

Exclusive-India considers policy change after cough syrup deaths - Modi's office

India is considering a change to its pharmaceutical industry policy after cough syrups made in the country were linked to the deaths of children overseas, according to a document from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office, which noted that "important things" about the industry had been "overlooked".

Reuters · May 18, 2023

Penn Masala is set to unravel a capella magic with ‘Homecoming Tour’ in India

US-based a capella group Penn Masala is on Homecoming Tour in India and will showcase original compositions and Bollywood Mashups in their beatboxing style

The Hindu · May 18, 2023

Jennifer Varghese sweeps all 5 gold medals in South Asian TT, picked to play for India in Asian U-19 championship

NAGPUR: It was a perfect five for star city paddler Jennifer Varghese in the South Asian Youth Table Tennis championship, which concluded at the Dorjee Khandu Indoor Stadium in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, on Wednesday.

The Times of India · May 18, 2023

I see potential in Shubman Gill being as big as someone like Virat Kohli or Sachin Tendulkar: Robin Uthappa

NEW DELHI: Opening batsmen Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal have displayed exceptional form in the IPL 2023. Their outstanding performances have caught the attention of former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa, who considers them as the future stars of Indian cricket.

The Times of India · May 18, 2023

Odisha FC make big move by signing coach Sergio Lobera

PANAJI: Odisha FC have completed the signing of Spanish coach Sergio Lobera, who won a historic double with Mumbai City FC in 2020-21 and the Indian Super League (ISL) winners’ shield with FC Goa.

The Times of India · May 18, 2023