US denies journo visa allegedly due to his stories on mistreatment of Muslims in India

New Delhi: The US denied a student visa to a 27-year-old Delhi-based journalist who was awarded a Rs 89 lakh scholarship to do a Master’s in Data Journalism at Columbia University. According to the journalist, Kaushik Raj, he believes that his...

World Bank Says South Asia’s Growth Strong but Slowdown Looms, Trade openness, technology adoption key to growth and jobs

Growth in South Asia is projected to be robust at 6.6 percent this year—but a significant slowdown looms on the horizon. Reforms to promote trade openness and technology adoption could help the region create jobs and catalyze growth, says the...

World News | British PM Starmer Joins His Business Delegation for a Photo at London's Heathrow Airport Ahead of India Visit

London [UK], October 7 (ANI): In a special gesture, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stood with his business delegation for a photo at London's Heathrow Airport before departing for India on a two-day visit, which will have economic ties as a...

East Asia and Pacific: Bolder Reforms Key to Generating Jobs and Sustaining Growth

KPL The East Asia and Pacific region continues to outperform much of the global economy, but sustaining growth and creating quality jobs will require bold and far-reaching reforms, according to the World Bank’s East Asia and Pacific Economic...

Unlocking jobs through trade and AI in South Asia

There are two distinct economies in South Asia. Most people work in the traditional economy, for instance as farmers or in small informal businesses. This is a less productive economy, as competition is limited by fragmented markets and high...

Vote: Who is the Houston/SE Texas High School Football Player of the Week - Oct. 7, 2025

It's time once again for our weekly Houston/SE High School Football Player of the Week voting, and do we ever have some great performances to choose from this week. As a reminder, fan voting is wide open. You may cast as many votes as you'd like...

British PM visit to India to focus on trade

Keir Starmer will begin his first official visit to India as British Prime Minister on Wednesday, with talks between both countries set to cover the entire gamut of the bilateral partnership, including trade and investment and technology ties. The...

UAE-Kerala December ticket prices rise by up to 35% over Air India Express flight cuts

UAE residents flying to the southern Indian state of Kerala over the winter break this year can expect an increase in ticket rates of up to 35 percent, according to travel experts. This comes even as Air India Express has vowed to reinstate the...

3 Timeless Rock Bands That Rose to Fame Thanks to the Lost Art of College Radio

Back in the 80s and 90s, college radio was a flourishing platform that supported and helped expose independent up-and-coming artists to its viewers. If you went to college during the decade, then you know just how important this medium was for...

Anthropic Expands to India with Bengaluru Office, Eyes Reliance Partnership

In a bold move to capitalize on one of the world’s fastest-growing technology markets, artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is setting its sights on India. The company, known for its Claude AI models, plans to establish an office in...

Film on China’s Illicit Organ Trade Touches DC Audience

WASHINGTON—A recent documentary screening on forced organ harvesting in communist China sparked concerns among audience members, who said the state crime needs greater public awareness. The screening, part of a joint conference of Rotary Districts...

DLsite uses digital bank to circumvent payment processor censorship that banned Steam games A Japanese marketplace that offers games and comics is fighting back against Mastercard and Visa. DLsite stopped using the payment processors after it demanded…

DLsite and Steam logos above controller (Image source: DLsite, Steam with edits) A Japanese marketplace that offers games and comics is fighting back against Mastercard and Visa. DLsite stopped using the payment processors after it demanded...

Voice-led AI: Bridging India’s digital divide

For years, India’s digital divide wasn’t about access to devices, but access to essential services. While billions own internet-connected phones, millions still can’t access healthcare, banking, education, or government services because the...

Dubai student’s campaign gives 15,000 children across India the gift of sight

When nine-year-old Abhinav Sobti was diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes, it came as a shock. Thankfully, the condition was mild and has not required surgery yet. But during follow-up visits to India, he noticed how access to even basic eye care...

Y Entertainment: Government of India’s IICT joins hands with Netflix & FICCI to support India’s creative Tech talent

Mumbai, Oct 7 – The Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) has collaborated with Netflix and FICCI in an attempt to support students in India’s AVGC-XR sector (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality). During the...

Government Of India’s IICT Joins Hands With Netflix & FICCI To Support India’s Creative Tech Talent

Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) has collaborated with Netflix and FICCI in an attempt to support students in India’s AVGC-XR sector (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality). During the 25th...

Specials | Oct 07, 2025 | 24 min read How Sapien Labs is Rewiring Global Neuroscience from India

New Delhi [India], October 7: Far from the traditional power centers of neuroscience, a new kind of brain science is emerging, one that is less obsessed with neurons and more attuned to the lives they inhabit. At the Sapien Labs Centre for Human...

What to know about the Most Powerful Woman in Asia

Our Fortune colleagues in Asia have a new ranking out today: 2025’s Most Powerful Women Asia. Some of these leaders appeared on the 2025 global MPW list—like Asia’s No. 1, DBS CEO Tan Su Shan, who ranked No. 6 on the global list in May. This is...

Starmer refuses to rule out tax rises as he flies business leaders to India

Sir Keir Starmer has begun the first full-blown trade mission to India since Theresa May was prime minister, bringing 125 UK CEOs, entrepreneurs and university leaders to Mumbai. The prime minister flew on a plane with dozens of Britain's most...

Keir Starmer wants to 'fly the flag for British businesses' during largest ever trade mission to India

Keir Starmer wants to "fly the flag for British businesses" as he embarks on the UK's largest ever trade mission to India. “The opportunities waiting to be seized are unparalleled”, he said as he arrives in Mumbai for a two-day visit. It’s his...