international

21 May

India launches ‘Operation Karuna’ to assist cyclone-hit Myanmar

Anshu RayIndia, international

The neighbouring country of India, Myanmar witnessed a devastating cyclone Mocha. To help Myanmar from recovering the destruction, India launched ‘Operation Karuna’. Under this operation relief materials will be transported to cyclone hit country Myanmar. 3 Indian Navy ships carrying essential items have reached Yangon on Thursday and a fourth ship would be reaching on Friday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Twitter. “The ships are carrying emergency food items, tents, essential medicines, water pumps, portable generators, clothes, sanitary and hygiene items, etc,” Mr. Jaishankar said. India extended a hand of friendship to the people of Myanmar affected by…

15 Apr

Indians urged to stay indoors as Sudan army clashes with paramilitary troops

Anshu RayIndia, international

Indian citizens living in Sudan were asked to stay inside their house on Saturday afternoon as conflict continued in different parts of the country between the military and powerful paramilitary forces. The sound of firing was also heard in different areas. Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces claims to have seized an airport and air base in the northern city of Marawi and had also taken control of the presidential palace. “In view of reported firings and clashes, all Indians are advised to take utmost precautions, stay indoors and stop venturing outside with immediate effect. Please also stay calm and wait…

03 Apr

Japan’s business mood sours to 2-year low as global slowdown bites: Tankan

Priyanka BhowmickinternationalInternational

Japan's business sentiment hit its worst level in more than two years in January-March, a closely watched central bank survey showed on Monday, as slowing global growth clouded the outlook for the export-reliant economy. By contrast, service-sector sentiment, easing border controls and the end of COVID-19 restrictions boosted hopes for a return to tourism and consumption, the Bank of Japan's Tankan survey found. The central bank will scrutinize the survey as a key input in formulating new quarterly growth and inflation estimates at its next meeting on April 27-28 - the first to be chaired by incoming governor Kazuo Ueda.…

10 Mar

Here’s Who Will Win at the 2023 Oscars

Priyanka BhowmickEntertainment, internationalEntertainment

It's always fun when an Oscar category is filled with first-time nominees at various stages of their careers. Best actor is another three-way race between Colin FarrellAustin Butler and Brendan Fraser, each of whom scored notable wins from the guild and critics group. Great awards season in the Best Actress category has been full of drama, from Andrea Riseborough's surprise nomination to potential history-making if Michelle Yeoh wins.All the celebrations will be held during Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony, which begins at 6.30 am IST.Here are the nominees in the key categories for the 95th Academy Awards, handed out in Hollywood…

29 Dec

Marvel has announced Stan Lee’s documentary will come to life in 2023

Priyanka BhowmickEntertainment, internationalEntertainment, International

A documentary on Stan Lee comes to life in 2023 on Disney Plus. On Wednesday, Marvel Entertainment tweeted a 25-second video confirming the debut of the Stan Lee documentary on Disney+ in 2023.“100 years of dreaming. 100 years of creating. 100 years of Stan Lee,” Marvel Entertainment wrote in a caption accompanying the teaser.“Stan Lee, an Original documentary, is streaming 2023 on @DisneyPlus.” https://twitter.com/Marvel/status/1608160857803948033?s=20&t=0MXJXDH7ler-IKlhO19OXw In the video which is recently released, Stan Lee is seen in a few small roles and guest appearances in the movie. The blooming montage ends with a zoom-out that slowly expressed an image of the…

21 Dec

Taliban banned women from universities in Afghanistan

Priyanka BhowmickinternationalInternational

Women have been banned from private and public universities in Afghanistan immediately and until further notice, a Taliban government spokesman said on December 20, 2022, the latest order to crack down on their rights and freedoms.The decision was released after a meeting of the Taliban government. Despite initially promising a more moderate regime and rights for women and minorities, the Taliban have widely enforced their strict interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia. They banned middle school and high school girls, restricted women in most of the jobs, and ordered them to dress head-to-toe in public. Women are also banned to…

08 Dec

BTS to open official pop-up shop in London

Priyanka BhowmickinternationalInternational

FreeCONG, a HYBE and Seoul-based production company, has announced that they will be setting up a BTS pop-up store in London. The store is set to open this Friday and will be open for eight weeks until January 31. O2's Icon outlet has been earmarked as the store location. Fans need to pre-book and get their tickets in advance. The pop-up store in London is set to be the boyband's first store in the UK and Europe. Similar events were held in Las Vegas and Busan in April and October respectively. They had similar activities and themes. BTS' reality series…

21 Nov

At least 44 killed, many injured in Indonesia earthquake

Anshu Rayinternationalearthquake

Around 44 people have died in a large earthquake that shaked Indonesia's main island Java on Monday, a local spokesperson told media Dozens of people have been killed. Hundreds, even more than that of houses are have been ruined by the tremors. So far, 44 people have died Officials claimed that they had saved two people trapped in a landslide in Cianjur but were unable to rescue the third person who had died. Indonesia local media news channel displayed several buildings in Cianjur with their roofs collapsed. The country's meteorological agency warned people near the quake to watch out for…

21 Nov

International film festival starts in Goa

Priyanka BhowmickAwards, Entertainment, internationalEntertainment, Film, india

Actors Pankaj Tripathi, Sunil Shetty, Prabhu Deva, Manoj Vajpayee and Ajay Devgn will be felicitated at the 53rd International Film Festival (IFFI) starting November 20 in Goa. The honor will be conferred at the inaugural function on Sunday evening, which will be attended by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur, MOS I&B L Murugan, Goa Governor PS Sreedharan and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. There will be a special announcement for the Indian Personality of the Year award, which has been given to actors Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Hema Malini and lyricist Prasoon Joshi in the past. Besides, a short film…

18 Nov

India joins Moscow talks for inclusive govt. in Kabul

Anshu Rayinternational, Politicalindia, Russia

India attended the current meeting of the ‘Moscow format consultations on Afghanistan’ which was carried on Wednesday in the Moscow. Joint Secretary, J.P. Singh, represented India at the talks. “During the meeting, the partaker focused on matters in connection to Afghanistan, including the present humanitarian condition and the continuous efforts of different stakeholders to provide cooperation, intra-Afghan talks, creation of an inclusive and representative government, efforts to oppose threats of terrorism and ensuring regional security,” said the Ministry of External Affairs in a statement. India’s participation in the talks was established by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on 8th of…