Terming “participatory democracy” the need of the hour for India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said yesterday that governance suffers when people don’t do their duty and hold others responsible for their failures.
This small island — only 21 square miles in size and 650 miles off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, USA — gave the world shorts (still used as part of the island uniform), onions (still used in island cuisine), and grass (still used on the island’s ubiquitous golf courses).
Britain will not rush to trigger divorce proceedings with the European Union, a leading ally of incoming Prime Minister Theresa May said yesterday as David Cameron bowed out at his final cabinet meeting.
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a slew of safety guidelines for those heading for a beach or a swimming pool for a dip in the summer.
Yulia Stepanova’s much-heralded return to action turned into a damp squib on Wednesday when the Russian whistleblower, running as an independent athlete, dropped out of her 800 metres heat with a foot injury having been off the pace throughout.
In line with their aim to improve communal harmony and celebrate togetherness, the members of Sri Lankan Friends’ Club (SLFC) hosted the Muslim members of the Sri Lankan community living in Qatar at an Iftar recently.
Bangladesh police said yesterday they had arrested a man suspected of killing the wife of an anti-terrorism police officer
Doha Bank, on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, organised a week-long lineup of activities to celebrate the traditional festival of Garangao.
Hyatt Plaza, in the spirit of Ramadan, has launched Arabian Nights: Untold Stories from the Peninsula - a series of educational yet fun-filled activities for children and their families.
The Copa America Centenario erupted into controversy on Sunday after a refereeing blunder sent Brazil crashing to a 1-0 defeat against Peru—and out of the tournament.
Saudi Arabia is seeking international investors to build two solar power plants, using a deal structure that could become a model for the kingdom's infrastructure projects ...
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri, in an online audio message, pledged allegiance to the new head of the Afghan Taliban, who was appointed last month after his predecessor was killed in a US drone strike.
