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Hundreds of Russian participate in yoga classes in Moscow park

8:49 pm June 17, 2019

Moscow: Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts participated in yoga classes held in the Tagansky Park here to celebrate the 5th International Day of Yoga. This year, Muscovites could not only take part in various yoga classes, but also had the opportunity to get acquainted with the diversity of Indian vegetarian cuisine and listen Ayurveda lectures. Speaking on the occasion, Indian Ambassador […]

11-year-old Indian-origin girl celebrates top Mensa score in UK

8:18 pm June 16, 2019

London: An 11-year-old Indian-origin schoolgirl has secured the highest-possible marks on a British Mensa test and was invited into the elite Mensa membership club of children with a high IQ. Jiya Vaducha scored the highest-possible marks of 162 on the Cattell III B paper recently. “As parents we are absolutely elated about Jiya’s achievement. From a very young age, she […]

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Journalists resign after pro-Russia MP buys Ukraine channel

8:20 pm June 15, 2019

Kiev: A Ukrainian MP with ties to Russia has bought a national Ukrainian news channel, prompting a round of resignations from journalists who fear his ownership will mean coverage influenced by Moscow. Taras Kozak of the pro-Moscow party “Opposition Platform” already owned two national TV stations before he took over the channel ZIK this week. […]

Australia to take final call on injured Stoinis next week

2:25 pm June 15, 2019

London: Australia will take a final call on injured all-rounder Marcus Stoinis’ fate in the World Cup ahead of their next week’s match against Bangladesh. Stoinis, who has suffered a side strain that is preventing him from bowling, will be travelling with the Australian squad to Nottingham — the venue for their next match — […]

Heavy hearts as Notre-Dame misses Xmas mass for first time since 1803

Paris’s Notre-Dame to celebrate first mass after fire

2:05 pm June 15, 2019

Paris: The Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris will host its first mass on Saturday, exactly two months after the devastating blaze that shocked France and the world. For safety reasons, the mass led by Archbishop of Paris Michel Aupetit will be celebrated on a very small scale. Worshippers will be expected to don hard hats but […]