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Gita Press, publisher of religious texts, to get Gandhi Peace Prize
Established in 1923, Gita Press is one of the world’s largest publishers, having published 41.7 crore books in 14 languages, including 16.21 crore Shrimad Bhagvad Gita.
‘Diversity brings insights’: Amazon, Marriott and others vow to hire over 13,000…
Amazon leads the pack, vowing to hire at least 5,000 refugees over the next three years in Europe, followed by Marriott and Hilton with 1,500 each.
International Yoga Day events across Saudi cities a big hit
There are many other cities across KSA that are celebrating Yoga Day including Al Jubail, Al Madinah, Al Munawawarah, Macce, Taif, Al Bahah, Abha, Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah and Najran.
World Cup Qualifiers: Seeking a seat at the big table
Despite several key players from associate nations not taking part, the ODI WC Qualifiers beginning on Sunday still promises to be filled with hopes and dreams
Today’s Motto: ‘When you get to the point where it’s hard, start pushing harder’.
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, June 19...........
240 BC - Eratosthenes, a Greek astronomer and mathematician, estimated the circumference of the earth. As the director of the great…
Weathering Biparjoy Storm that left behind a trail of destruction
From experiencing 10,000 deaths during the Super Cyclone of 1999 to only 10 deaths during Cyclone Yaas in 2001, Odisha has set a precedent, according to experts.
At least 13 people killed in bus accident in Pakistan
The bus was travelling from Lahore to Rawalpindi when it overturned near Kallar Kahar salt range. Rescue officials said the death toll could rise as some of the injured were critical.
Pakistan, Sri Lanka to host Asia Cup in hybrid model from August 31 to September 17
The hybrid model was proposed as the BCCI had made it clear that it won't send its team to Pakistan due to the longstanding geo political tensions between the two countries.
Cyclone Biparjoy: 82,000 people evacuated to safe places in Pakistan
Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Minister Sherry Rehman said that cyclone Biparjoy had "slowed down" and will not make landfall before night.
Sri Lankan Army doctors set Guinness World Record by removing world’s largest kidney stone
The stone, removed early this month at the Colombo Army Hospital, is 13.372 centimetres long and weighs 801 grams, a statement by the Army said on Tuesday.
More than half of all COVID deaths could have been avoided with equitable access to vaccines: Study
According to the study, high-income countries ended up with one or more doses of vaccine for every person, while low-income countries had one to four doses for every 100 individuals.
India-Bangladesh border talks set to begin in Delhi
The two sides are expected to discuss a host of issues related to combating cross-frontier crimes and measures to create better synergy.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan booked under anti-terrorism law after murder of Supreme Court lawyer
A case of fraud has also been filed against Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi and his former aides for presenting fake receipts to buy Toshakhana gifts.
Nissan rolls out Magnite compact SUV marking milestone of one lakh units at Tamil Nadu plant
Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd commenced operations in 2010 at Oragadam about 45 km from the city.
Today’s Motto: ‘If you think you’re not good enough, you’re never going to…
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, June 06.........
1752 - 3rd great fire in Moscow in 2 weeks; 1/3 of the city was destroyed.
1850 - Levi Strauss makes his 1st pair of blue jeans.…
Imran Khan says Nazi Germany-era law being practised against his supporters, questions SC silence
Security agencies across the country have detained thousands of workers of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party in connection with the attacks on military installations after Khan was arrested.
After bilateral talks with India, Nepal PM Prachanda likely to visit China in July
A delegation of Nepali officials returned from Beijing on Friday after a two-week-long visit at the invitation of the ruling Chinese Communist Party.
New Delhi agrees to power transmission from Nepal to Bangladesh through India
The Indian side conveyed its decision to Nepal during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart Pushpakamal Dahal 'Prachanda', officials said.
Honey collection more than doubles in Sunderbans after pandemic blues
The collection of honey has more than doubled at 38 tonnes compared with last year’s 16 tonnes in volume.
PTI president and Imran Khan’s close aide Chaudhry Pervez Elahi arrested
The former Punjab chief minister's arrest comes amidst the powerful establishment's efforts to break the party of Khan.
