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A Salute across the skies, from Air Commodore Pervez Akhtar Khan
The tragic death of 37-year-old Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot, Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who lost his life on Friday, November 21 when a Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA Mk-1) crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai air show, brought this moving response from Pakistani Air Commodore Pervez Akhtar Khan from across the border
Workers (Bangladesh)
The author and photographer, a academic from JNU tells us stories through the camera; one lesson that is enduring and humbling, however is the excitement and respect that our neighbours, ordinary Bangladeshis have for Indians
Over 100 Hazaras protesting Kabul suicide bombing detained by Delhi Police for 7 Hours
Image: Twitter/ @REhsan2021New Delhi: After being detained by police in Delhi...
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India ranks high in cumulative excess Covid-deaths: Lancet report
A global report looking at excess deaths during the pandemic period put India in a harsh light
Aurat March: Highlight of International Women’s Day celebrations in Pakistan
Pakistan’s women’s collective succeeded in overturning administrative attempts to curb the popular women’s march in Lahore
Baby bowls over India, Pakistan cricket teams
Indian cricket team wins match, but gets floored by Pakistan captain’s baby
Bangladesh: Police register complaints over alleged desecration of temples
Hindu community staged protests demanding that the culprits behind the alleged desecration of three temples be arrested
When will Indian fishworkers be assured of their safety on high seas?
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