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South Korea’s young shamans revive ancient tradition with social media

By Hyunsu Yim SEOUL (Reuters) - With statues of the Buddha and local gods, candles and incense sticks, Lee Kyoung-hyun's shrine looks similar to those of Korean shamans from centuries past. But the 29

“Trying to instil fear…”: Canadian MP Arya raises concern over Khalistani supporters putting up posters of Indira Gandhi’s assassination

Ottawa , June 8 (ANI): Indian-origin Canadian member of Parliament Chandra Arya on Saturday expressed concern over Khalistani supporters in Canada putting up posters...

UAE strengthens support for Global Flaring and Methane Reduction Partnership

Abu Dhabi , June 8 (ANI/WAM): Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability Affairs, led the UAE delegation at the...

Inaugural Special Olympics UAE Games 2024 kick off

Abu Dhabi , June 8 (ANI/WAM): The inaugural Special Olympics UAE Games kicked off at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), with nationwide...

UAE awarded prestigious accolade at 2024 Small Island Developing States Partnerships Awards

Abu Dhabi , June 8 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates underscored its steadfast commitment to the environment and sustainable development by securing a prestigious...

Resistance to new Brazil tax credit rules will dissipate, minister says

By Luana Maria Benedito SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Friday that resistance from some sectors to tighter rules for the use of tax credits will dissipate and

Nepal: National Disaster Authority holds rescue and relief drill as county expects above-average monsoon rainfall

Lalitpur , June 8 (ANI): With above-average monsoon rainfall expected this year, the National Disaster Authority of Nepal, in coordination with various agencies held...

UN adds Israel, Hamas to ‘list of shame’ for violations against kids; Netanyahu calls it ‘delusional’

Others on the list submitted by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's office include Russia, the Islamic State, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram, Afghanistan, Iraq, Myanmar, Somalia, Yemen & Syria.

Factbox-War with Israel would deepen Lebanon’s myriad crises

BEIRUT (Reuters) - The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel is unfolding against a backdrop of deep financial and political crises in Lebanon, adding to the risks for the fragile country should

Rescue charity recovers 11 bodies from sea off Libya

ROME (Reuters) - A charity rescue ship recovered the bodies of 11 migrants off the coast of Libya on Friday after saving more than 160 people from boats close to the North African country, the Doctors

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Why Modi-Shah have failed to develop mass leaders in states the way Vajpayee-Advani did

BJP had leaders like Modi, Chouhan, Raje, Raman Singh, BSY, and Dhumal who kept the party’s flame burning. Those promoted by Modi-Shah in the last 10 years fail to inspire confidence.

How businesses can become more resilient to the physical impacts of climate change

Extreme weather events have impacted 50% of corporate respondents to a recent survey. This underlines the importance of significant action now to increase climate resilience.

‘Nightmare at Chennai Marina’: 4 dead, 96 hospitalised after pandemonium at packed IAF air show

Lakhs of people were stranded at beach in heat as crowd control measures apparently failed. At least 14 lakh people were in attendance though police had expected around 10 lakh.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?