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Syria is up for grabs. The victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham activists (who are officially still designated as terrorists) have suspended the constitution and Parliament. The Kurdish rebels have carved out their own state in the east. Turkey controls vast chunks of territory in the northern part of the country. Israel, whose bombing has pulverised Syria’s … Read more

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has quashed a criminal case against three trainee judicial officers registered at the behest of another trainee officer, stating it as malicious and a counter blast. A bench comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J. Sreenivas Rao was dealing with a plea filed by Asifa Sulthana and two others. … Read more

If you are one of those who sits on the toilet for long, reading newspapers, scrolling through your phone or catching up on your favourite podcast, think again. Sitting on the toilet for extended periods can lead to several health problems. A 2020 survey by India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reported that nearly … Read more

Jerusalem: Tired and sad, Palestinian activist Fakhri Abu Diab stood amid the rubble of his home in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, just a narrow valley away from the famed domes of the Old City. In early November, bulldozers from the Israeli-controlled Jerusalem municipality tore down his house in the Silwan neighbourhood for a second time, citing … Read more

When a patient winces at the mention of a dental procedure in my clinic, it reminds me of a deeper pain our nation faces – the staggering cost of neglecting oral health. While we meticulously track economic indicators and GDP growth, a silent epidemic erodes our nation’s productivity: poor oral health costs India over Rs … Read more

This week promises a selection of cinematic gems that cater to a wide range of tastes. Whether you’re looking for action, deep emotional connections, or fresh storytelling perspectives, the latest films hitting theatres will provide an unforgettable experience. From Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King to Tamil cinema’s powerful Viduthalai Part 2, high-tech thriller UI, Malayalam’s … Read more

Tel Aviv in Israel is the Vegan Capital of the World and Deccan Chronicle spoke to Amruta Bangera, Director of Marketing at Israel Ministry of Tourism—India to find out what is drawing tourists to Israel. Excerpts Q: What are the statistics on Indian visitors to Israel, and what factors are driving this growth? To everyone’s … Read more

Chakraborty’s academic path began with a B.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Poona in 1993, followed by an M.Sc. in Chemistry from IIT Madras in 1996. In an increasingly globalised world, the intersection of academia and policy-making plays a critical role in shaping international trade. Debashis Chakraborty, a faculty member at the Indian Institute … Read more

Bitcoin, the world’s biggest and best known cryptocurrency, extended gains to a session high of $107,148 and was most recently at $106,877, up 5.43% from late Friday. Bitcoin’s record rally topped $107,000 on Monday after President-elect Donald Trump reiterated that he plans to create a U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve similar to its strategic oil reserve, … Read more