In the past year, the US retailing giant saw a sharp rise in first-time online shoppers, particularly from tier-II and III cities and towns. ( read original story ...)
Khasis: India’s indigenous matrilineal society
In one of the world's last matrilineal societies, women control property and inheritance and dominate public spaces. So, why are some women seeing change as a good thing? ( read original story ...)
China Recovery May Buoy Emerging Markets After Volatile Week
A recovery in the world’s second-largest economy could lend support to emerging markets after a rocky week that saw equities wipe out almost all of their annual gains and the Turkish lira tumble anew. ( read original story ...)
India beat England by 7 runs in 3rd ODI to clinch series 2-1
India held their nerve in face of Sam Curran's resolve to beat England by seven runs in a dramatic third and final ODI to clinch the series 2-1 here on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Indian-American pleads guilty to Covid relief fraud
A Texas-based Indian-American man has pleaded guilty to a $24.8 million Covid-19 relief fraud scheme, according to media reports. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Justice Department said that ... ( read original story ...)
Lanka pace bowling consultant Vaas withdraws resignation
29 March 2021 Sri Lanka's former pace spearhead Chaminda Vaas has withdrawn his resignation and will resume his duties as their fast bowling consultant after a pay dispute that led to his decision was ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka successful at talks with Pfizer
Sri Lanka yesterday said talks to purchase coronavirus vaccines from Pfizer-biontech have been successful and a final agreement is expected to be reached soon. State Minister of Production, Supply and ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea accuses U.N. Security Council of ‘double standard’ over missile tests
North Korea said on Monday that the U.N. Security Council showed a double standard as its sanctions committee criticised the country's recent missile test as a violation of U.N. resolutions. North ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea threatens US with ‘invincible physical power’ and says Biden administration used ‘gangster-like logic’ to take its ‘first wrong step’ in criticizing missile tests
North Korea said on Saturday that the Biden administration had taken a wrong first step and revealed 'deep-seated hostility' by criticizing its self-defensive missile test. ( read original story ...)
North Korea Says U.N. Security Council Committee Meeting on Missile Tests Exposes Double Standard: KCNA
North Korea said on Monday that the U.N. Security Council showed a double standard as its sanctions committee criticised the country's recent missile test as a violation of U.N. resolutions, the ... ( read original story ...)