Sushim Mukul is interested in social issues, geopolitics, and art and culture. He is currently a writer with DailyO.
The imminent return of former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif from his nearly four-year self-imposed exile in London is being received by both, anticipation and uncertainty in Pakistan.
...Full StoryMany of you must be waiting for the shopping extravaganza of the year, Flipkart's Big Billion Days Sale which is just around the corner, and the excitement to get an iPhone at a better cost is building as the official dates have been announced. The scammers, I am sure are gearing up as well.
...Full StoryMursalim Sheikh, a 12-year-old kid from Malda, West Bengal, averted a major train accident and saved the lives of hundreds of passengers on September 24.
...Full StoryThe ICC issued a visa invitation letter to the team on August 28, and visa applications were submitted to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad on September 19, with the team's first warm-up game scheduled for September 29, just ten days away.
...Full StoryAfter completing a long seven-year journey through space, on Sunday, September 24, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully brought back a capsule containing asteroid samples scooped from asteroid Bennu, a carbon-rich, 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid.
...Full StoryA surprising operation led by a State Anti-Narcotics squad, acting on a tip-off about a suspected drug dealer, late on Sunday night, September 24, became even more astonishing when the squad encountered a pack of aggressive dogs specifically trained to attack anyone daring to wear khaki clothing.
...Full StoryThe MotoGP broadcast's portrayal of India's distorted map did not sit well with Indian fans, prompting widespread outrage on social media platforms. In response to the public outrage, MotoGP issued an apology, acknowledging the error in the map display.
...Full StoryWere they trying to catch a breath of fresh air at 30,000 feet, or they thought they could beat traffic by making a premature exit, either way, they surely forgot air travel isn't about "door-to-door" service, where flight safety went for a toss!
...Full StoryThe iPhone 15 series made its debut on store shelves this morning, drawing long lines of excited iPhone enthusiasts eager to get their hands on the latest Apple offerings: the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
...Full StoryFirstly the Bill after its parliamentary clearance, needs to be passed by at least half of the state legislatures as it seeks to make changes in the Constitution by inserting an article dedicated to the change.
...Full StoryTensions have escalated between India and Canada after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of playing an alleged role in the killing of a wanted Khalistani terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, on June 19 in Canada. Since then, both countries have engaged in a series of contentious actions.
...Full StoryRegarding the ongoing tensions between India and Canada, the Ministry of External Affairs reaffirmed on Thursday, September 21, that Canada continues to harbour terrorist safe havens, fostering funding and supporting terrorists on its soil.
...Full StoryThis incident bears a resemblance to the killing of the wanted terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 19, which has strained relations between the two nations late.
...Full StoryRanveer Singh and Pritam, of course, take centre stage, onboard the "One Day Xpress," in the video. But wait, there's more, Dhanashree Verma, YouTubers Flying Beast (aka Gaurav Taneja) and BeYouNick (aka Nikunj Lotia) join the party too.
...Full StoryThroughout its storied existence, the Lutyens building has borne witness to a multitude of significant milestones in India's history. From the nation's inception in 1947, when a young India embarked on a 'tryst with destiny,' to the tumultuous events that followed, including both triumphs and challenges.
...Full StoryThe Union Cabinet approved the proposed bill that has been awaiting the approval of the Lower House since it was first introduced 27 years back, in 1996, under the Union Front Government before it fell. The bill was again introduced in 2008 during the Congress-led UPA government and was passed in the Rajya Sabha (2010), but not in the Lok Sabha.
...Full StoryThe ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Trade Corridor (IMEC), whose MoU was signed by India on the G20 sidelines, as well as by the USA, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the European Union (EU)'s Italy, France, and Germany, has not been well-received by another G20 member, Turkey.
...Full StoryThe town nurtured by Tagore into Santiniketan, meaning 'abode of peace,' eventually became the foundation for the renowned Visva Bharati University. India, after Shantiniketan's inclusion houses 52 sites in total.
...Full StoryWith the unveiling of the iPhone 15 series on Tuesday (September 12), Apple bid farewell to its proprietary Lightning charging port exactly 11 years after it was introduced, and embraced the universal USB-C standard.
...Full StorySri Lanka emerged victorious against the World number 1 ODI team in the rain-affected thriller played in Colombo that went down to the wire.
...Full StoryJawan has not only garnered praises from critics for its explicit socio-political commentary, but has also been hailed by politicians and parties across the spectrum for highlighting issues like farmers' plight, ill-fate of government-run hospitals, dodgy defence procurements and the importance of democratic participation.
...Full StoryThe attack took place at the Central MTR (Mass Transit Railway) station and was witnessed by hundreds of online viewers. The perpetrator, identified as Amit, an Indian national, was arrested the following day on charges of indecent assault and outraging public decency.
...Full StoryAs is customary, whenever Apple unveils a new product or feature, netizens respond with humorous commentaries, and the obligatory kidney joke.
...Full StoryThe event saw the launch of new iPhone 15 series models, upgraded Apple Watches and a bunch of other exciting new innovative features. Among the announcements, the most significant will have to be Apple ditching its Lightning ports and integrating the popular C-type ones.
...Full StoryGrover's remarks about the city's top ranking in the Central Government's cleanliness survey over the last six years have ignited a heated debate and legal action against him. Following the news of legal actions and statements of local representatives, he took to X (formerly Twitter) to post, "Sorry. Not Sorry!"
...Full StoryThe contest saw India posting an imposing total of 356/2, thanks to exceptional performances from Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul on the second day, and an all-round team effort. The contest eventually ended with a resounding 228-run victory for India, its largest margin of victory against Pakistan.
...Full StoryPrime Minister Modi reportedly expressed his concerns about extremist elements in Canada that promote secessionism, incite violence against India and Indian diplomats, damage diplomatic premises, and threaten the Indian community and their places of worship.
...Full StoryIndia promoted inclusivity by admitting the African Union and advancing its economic and technological interests under its tenure. This successful summit reinforced India's position as a key player in international diplomacy.
...Full StoryMuch like India's diplomatic relations in hard power, fueled by India's energy and defence dependency, its film industry, including Bollywood, has not abandoned Russia and both continue to nurture a unique connection.
...Full StoryIn the absence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, the US aims to leverage its World Bank reform proposals and increased funding for climate and infrastructure aid to sway emerging economies in Africa, Latin America, and Asia—precisely the Global South.
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