South Asia

Washington, DC mayoral candidate Rini Sampath has officially become the first South Asian to appear on the ballot for mayor in the city’s history. Sampath was born in Theni, Tamil …

Conflicts, often described as wars, have long disrupted not only societies but also the world of sports. History records several instances where global conflicts led to the cancellation of major …

Mahaveer Singhvi, a 1999-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has assumed charge as the Consul General of India in Toronto, succeeding Kapidhwaja Pratap Singh, who had been serving as acting …

Amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, the Global Gandhi initiative has issued a strongly worded global appeal calling for an immediate ceasefire, diplomatic engagement, and a renewed commitment to …

India is heading into its most consequential sub-national electoral cycle in a decade — and the campaign trail smells, unexpectedly, of kerosene. A war in West Asia, now entering its …

India is preparing to reposition its seafood industry for the next phase of global competition, with policymakers targeting higher-value exports, deeper market penetration and stronger compliance standards as the sector …

At the unearthly-for-Hindi-cinema-events hour at 9 a.m. on April 2, the first glimpse of Ramayana, produced by Namit Malhotra and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, was unveiled at the PVR IMAX. The …

Zakir Khan, one of India’s most prominent comedians and a leading global voice in Hindi-language stand-up, has announced his 2026 North American tour, extending his international reach and bringing his …

Reliance Foundation has mobilized more than 33,000 volunteers from across India under its nationwide #Water4Life campaign, launched in connection with World Water Day 2026. The initiative brings together communities across …