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Abhishek Sharma pummels England as India romp to victory in first T20
England 132; India 133-3; India win by seven wickets Opener hits 79 from 34 balls at Eden Gardens This was a reminder. For all of England’s obvious pedigree – power with the bat, high pace with ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
England's new era begins with heavy India defeat
England fall to a crushing seven-wicket defeat by India in Kolkata in their first T20 under Brendon McCullum.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
A 'National Tragedy' in India: Popcorn Is Taxed Three Ways
Critics say the multiplicity of tax rates on the humble snack is emblematic of why India remains a difficult place to do business.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22 -
Bimla Bissell, Ambassadors’ Aide and a Social Hub in India, Dies at 92
Her home drew generations of heads of state, diplomats, journalists and artists, who relied on her for her political acumen and were buoyed by her friendship.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Drug traffickers nabbed by photo of French Bulldog must pay $1.4 million
Investigators used an intercepted photo of Bob the French Bulldog to track down an organized crime group.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
McCullum feels need for T20 speed in England’s daunting India series
This new job could be tougher than the one he already had and adding pace to the bowling attack is priority No 1. When named England’s Test coach in 2022 , Brendon McCullum explained he didn’t ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
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Wood returns for England's first T20 against India
Fast bowler Mark Wood will play for the first time since August in England's first T20 against India in Kolkata on Wednesday.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
The fight over land holding back India’s green energy revolution
Competing demand for space is leading to bitter disputes between companies and the people who rely on farming to make a livingFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
India’s Economy Slows Down Just When It Was Supposed to Speed Up
Industrial growth, the stock market and the rupee are sinking, and most consumers earn too little to buoy them, stymieing India’s drive to become a developed economy.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Few buyers for India’s new electric cars
Also in this newsletter: Meta’s troubles with the competition commission, and Gautami Gavankar’s mantraFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Fire tears through tents at India's mega Hindu festival but causes no injuries
A fire has torn through at least 18 temporary tents at a massive Hindu festival thronged by millions of people in India’s northern Prayagraj cityABC News - Jan. 19 -
Trump’s Return Has Unnerved World Leaders. But Not India.
An upward trajectory in relations is “almost inevitable,” the U.S. ambassador, Eric Garcetti, said in an interview before leaving his post.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Police volunteer in India convicted in rape, murder of doctor
Protests erupted in West Bengal last August after the body of a trainee doctor was found with multiple injuries in a hospital lecture hall.CBS News - Jan. 18 -
Man found guilty in India doctor rape and murder case
Sanjay Roy faces life imprisonment or the death penalty over the charges he denies.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Temples, treasures and trade: The astonishing legacy of India's Chola dynasty
The Cholas were a powerful south Indian dynasty known for military conquests, grand temples and shaping global trade and culture.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Bitkraft Ventures hires Anuj Tandon to kick off game investments in India
Anuj Tandon has joined Bitkraft Ventures, a seed-stage investor for interactive media and games, as partner focused on the fast-growing Indian game market.VentureBeat - Jan. 17 -
India is staring at an 'oil shock' as U.S. sanctions on Russian crude loom
India is now staring at the possibility of an oil shock after the U.S. decided to implement sweeping sanctions on Russia's oil industry.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
India’s best cities to work in?
Also in this newsletter, IT sector pins hopes on Trump’s America and trade deficit narrowsFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
India Edges Closer to Acknowledging Role in Plot to Kill American
A government inquiry called for legal action against an unnamed person involved in the foiled conspiracy.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 16 -
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Why global stars like Coldplay and Ed Sheeran are hitting India
Coldplay and Ed Sheeran are set to start their tours to sell-out crowds in the country.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
Ash-smeared holy men lead India bathing spectacle
Millions are taking a dip in the sacred Ganges river on the first major bathing day of Kumbh Mela festival.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
India's Modi marks the opening of a strategic tunnel in disputed Kashmir
India’s prime minister marked the opening of a tunnel in the northeast of disputed Kashmir that will grant all-year accessibility to a town that is isolated by heavy snow each winterABC News - Jan. 13 -
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In photos: World's biggest religious festival begins in India
The Maha Kumbh is a colourful religious festival where millions gather in Prayagraj city to take a holy dip.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Air India chief hails ‘climb’ phase in carrier’s ‘national mission’ of revival
Former state-run airline now owned by Tata is spending billions to win back customers who had lost faith in its serviceFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Millions start bathing in holy rivers at India's biggest Hindu festival
The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, described as humanity's biggest gathering, begins in India's Prayagraj.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
A murder that shook British India and toppled a king
A businessman was shot dead in India 100 years ago. Then, a sensational tale unfolded.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
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Nadella’s micro gift to India
Also in this newsletter: the bull run in defence stocks, and the car industry’s software problemFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
At least 6 die in a stampede at a temple in southern India, a report says
At least six people have died and dozens are injured after a stampede among hundreds at the entry of a temple in southern IndiaABC News - Jan. 8 -
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Journalist's murder highlights risks of reporting in small-town India
Mukesh Chandrakar, who was found dead last week, told important stories from a violence-prone region in India.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
India confirms first HMPV cases amid surge in China
India confirmed its first cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in children, with a total of seven cases reported as of Tuesday. The cases were reported in Bengaluru, Nagpur, Tamil Nadu ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
An economically dynamic India is Manmohan Singh’s greatest legacy
He drove radical reform of an anti-market policy regime that was strangling growthFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Microsoft Plans to Invest $3 Billion on AI, Cloud Infrastructure in India
The company plans to grow the company’s Azure cloud business in India and set up new data centers.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
India rescuers race to save men stuck in flooded 'rat-hole' mine
Nine men were trapped on Monday morning after water flooded the narrow hole manually dug to extract coal.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
At least 9 miners are trapped in a coal mine in India's northeastern Assam state
At least nine workers are trapped inside a coal mine in India’s northeastern Assam state and authorities have summoned the army to help in the rescue operationABC News - Jan. 7 -
Kohli, youngsters & Bumrah - talking points from Australia's win over India
BBC Sport and data analysts CricViz look at five talking points from the Australia and India series and what England can learn about their next two opponents.BBC News - Jan. 6
