India kicks off a Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering

  • Over the coming weeks, Hindu pilgrims with gather at the confluence of three rivers where they will begin a journey to reach Hindu philosophy's ultimate goal: the release from the cycle of rebirth..

I'm a Google engineer and took 7 months of maternity leave. 4 things helped make a hard transition easier.

  • A Boston-based customer engineer at Google said splitting up her leave and three other steps smoothed her postpartum return to work..

El mercado de los smartphones vuelve a crecer tras dos años en caída libre

  • Parecía una tendencia complicada de remontar teniendo en cuenta un mercado tan fragmentado en cuanto a fabricantes y tan consolidado en usuarios y dispositivos, pero la telefonía móvil vuelve a crecer después de dos años en caída. Con un claro ganador y mucho….

India expects to receive Russian oil for next two months, government source says

  • India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, does not expect any disruption to Russian oil supply in the next two months as U.S.-sanctioned....

India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering

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Netanyahu’s Media Poison Machine

  • The talk-show host Yinon Magal is at the center of a campaign to protect the Prime Minister and destroy the opposition. Ruth Margalit reports on the Tucker Carlson of Israel..

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..

Woman alleges rape by 64 men over five years

  • Police say that the woman was alleged sexually abused and gangraped when she was a minor..

The Reason Wildfires in L.A. Were So Destructive and an Update on Public Health Outbreaks across the Globe

  • In this week’s news rundown, norovirus cases are up, a bird flu death is reported and Los Angeles has experienced devastating fires..

Indian state rations Kingfisher beer after Heineken turns off taps in price row

  • India's biggest beer-consuming state is rationing supplies of Kingfisher, one of the country's most popular brands, after Heineken-controlled United....

⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [13 January]

  • The cyber world’s been buzzing this week, and it’s all about staying ahead of the bad guys. From sneaky software bugs to advanced hacking tricks, the risks are real, but so are the ways to protect yourself. In this recap, we’ll break down what’s happening, wh….

Photos: India kicks off a huge Hindu festival, Maha Kumbh Mela

  • Millions of Hindu devotees will gather for the Kumbh Mela festival, the largest religious congregation on earth..

Pakistan watches with caution as old ally Taliban gets closer to India

  • While some analysts say Pakistan need not worry, others warn that Indian influence in Afghanistan could strain ties..

Cummins, Hazlewood return as Australia name ICC Champions Trophy squad

  • World champions Australia rely on experience and all-round abilities as they seek third Champions Trophy title..

Thousands of Hindus bathe in sacred waters at India’s Kumbh Mela festival

  • The festival that attracts over 400 million people takes place where Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers meet..

Russia ‘prepared for any scenario’ on Ukraine war as Trump presidency nears

  • The US president-elect has promised to end the conflict in Ukraine but the Kremlin has not endorsed any tentative plans..

El packaging español, en el "top ten" mundial de los WorldStar Awards 2025

  • El diseño y la fabricación española de envases y embalajes siguen brillando a nivel internacional por su calidad, innovación, sostenibilidad y creatividad. Con diez galardones en los WorldStar Awards 2025, el concurso de packaging más importante del mundo, Es….

The US keeps hitting Putin's war chest with energy sanctions. The impact goes beyond Russia.

  • China and India may seek oil from other regions, while Russia might offer discounts..

Albares lleva a la política exterior la agenda del Gobierno: homenaje a los diplomáticos antifranquistas y oficialidad del catalán

  • El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores, José Manuel Albares, ha inaugurado este lunes la conferencia de embajadores. Se trata de la cita en la que todos los representantes de España....

Liquidity the bigger worry, not rupee fall

  • The weakening rupee is unlikely to significantly impact India's trade balance, inflation, or growth prospects despite hurting importers. Limited commodity price rises and weak global growth, especially in China, help mitigate imported inflation. Excessive rup….

Full Charge! Ather Energy sees $2.4 billion valuation for IPO

  • Ather IPO: The EV maker expects a spurt of 80% in value from previous funding. Zerodha cofounder Nikhil Kamath, an investor in the company, is set for 150% gains on his stake. Ather is expected to file its updated draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) later thi….

India revoluciona el transporte con un motor que desafía los límites

  • India sorprende al mundo con un desarrollo que podría cambiar el futuro del transporte. Un motor innovador, sin precedentes en potencia y tecnología, promete redefinir la movilidad sostenible. ¿Qué lo hace único? Descúbrelo mientras el país demuestra que lide….

These 3 immigrant success stories show the Canadian dream is still alive for some in Saskatchewan

  • Saskatchewan has struggled compared to other provinces to retain newcomers arriving from other countries, according to Statistics Canada data and a recent Pollara survey commissioned by CBC. But these three business owners say the Canadian dream is alive in t….

Waters and Staksrud Shine While Johns Win Swan Song At Pro Pickleball Association Masters

  • Anna Leigh Waters took her 31st career triple crown and Federico Staksrud won a gold and two silvers, but it was the farewell party gold medal for the Johns brothers as a regular partnership that stole the show in Rancho Mirage last weekend at the 2025 PPA Ma….

Inside the strange limbo facing millions of IVF embryos

  • Lisa Holligan already had two children when she decided to try for another baby. Her first two pregnancies had come easily. But for some unknown reason, the third didn’t. Holligan and her husband experienced miscarriage after miscarriage after miscarriage. Li….

L’Inde s’apprête à accueillir le plus grand événement religieux du monde

  • Du 13 janvier au 26 février, la ville de Prayagraj, dans l’Uttar Pradesh, accueillera 400 millions de pèlerins à l’occasion de l’un des plus importants rassemblements de l’hindouisme. La presse indienne se fait l’écho de la logistique hors norme nécessaire à ….

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PAG acquires majority stake in pharma packaging company Pravesha Industries

  • Pravesha’s annual production is more than 15,000t of plastic bottles, closures, and drums for the sector..

Hungary in discussions with allies to counter oil prices after US sanctions

  • The new US sanctions targeting Russian oil revenues affect global supply chains and prices..

PhonePe offers cover for India’s Maha Kumbh Mela attendees

  • The insurance is available in two options - Rs59 for travellers by train or bus and Rs99 for those flying domestically..

El Ibex, bajo la presión de la deuda y el petróleo

  • El dato de empleo de EEUU del pasado viernes retrasó las bajadas de tipos previstas, y la subida del petróleo de hoy añade un obstáculo extra a los recortes de tasas. Las dudas persisten en los mercados, sin perder de vista las subidas de los intereses de la ….

Russia-China trade value hits record high – Beijing

  • Trade turnover between the two nations topped $244 billion in 2024, according to Beijing’s customs data Read Full Article at RT.com.

Slovak PM comments on Putin and Netanyahu arrest warrants

  • Those demanding the detention of the Russian president must apply the same standards to the Israeli leader, Robert Fico has said Read Full Article at RT.com.

India Reimposes Restrictions on Foreign Nationals Visiting Three Northeastern States

  • There have been instances of foreigners engaging in activities considered harmful to national security in the volatile region..

Confronting India’s Silent Killer: Silicosis

  • Preventing silicosis demands integrating technological, public health, and sustainable livelihood solutions..

Wim Wenders: Er reist mit 79 Jahren erstmals nach Indien

  • Die indische Film Heritage Foundation ehrt Wim Wenders mit einer Retrospektive seiner Werke. Anlass ist seine erste Reise in das Land..

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Biden to emphasize NATO and other foreign partnerships in final foreign policy speech

  • As President Biden gets ready to leave office, he will give a speech Monday defining his foreign policy legacy..

Tens of thousands take holy dip in India as Maha Kumbh festival begins

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India nears agreement with Mongolia for copper and coking coal supply

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Cummins named to captain Australia at Champions Trophy despite ankle injury

  • Australia names captain Pat Cummins in its squad for the Champions Trophy despite the star quick dealing with an ankle issue..

China, India refiners scour the world for oil supplies amid US sanctions on Russia

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China, India refiners scour the world for oil supplies as US sanctions to curb Russian supply

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Europe Threatens to Trigger a Global Scramble for Natural Gas

  • (Bloomberg) -- The world is bracing for a fight for natural gas supplies this year, prolonging the pain of higher bills for consumers and factories in energy....

Largest gathering of humanity begins in India (VIDEOS)

  • The Maha Kumbh festival, held once every 12 years, is expected to attract 400 million devotees Read Full Article at RT.com.

Biden’s new Russia sanctions prompt oil price surge

  • Oil prices soared to almost $81 on Monday on fears that US sanctions on Russian oil exports could disrupt supplies Read Full Article at RT.com.

Uganda partners with BRICS to boost investment and innovation - official

  • John Mulimba sees BRICS as a catalyst for Uganda’s economic and societal transformation Read Full Article at RT.com.

Grönland, Panama – Trump többet akar, és még nagyobbá tenné Amerikát?

  • Trump többet akar, és még nagyobbá tenné Amerikát? - Békét ígért, de amerikai érdekek szerint rajzolná át a világtérképet..

Ni EEUU ni China: India se convierte en líder mundial de las bestias de 8 ruedas en combate

  • India ha obtenido la aprobación de Estados Unidos para producir localmente los Vehículos de Combate Blindados a Rueda (VCBR) 8×8 Stryker, lo que la posiciona como el principal fabricante mundial de este modelo.wf_cms.rss.read_more]]>.

Un joven canadiense se ofrece como voluntario por Ucrania y acaba encarcelado por "espía ruso"

  • La invasión rusa de Ucrania, iniciada en febrero de 2022, ha provocado una ola de solidaridad internacional. Más allá de la ayuda militar o el asilo, está la directa de personas que se han desplazado al país para defenderlo o ayudar en el flanco h….

Pillan a un pasajero con 28 kilos de tabaco de mascar de contrabando en El Prat

  • La Guardia Civil, en una operación conjunta con la Agencia Tributaria, ha intervenido en el aeropuerto de El Prat de Llobregat (Barcelona) un cargamento de 28,7 kilos de tabaco de mascar en las maletas de un pasajero de 53 años que no las había de….

Teorías sobre el gigantesco anillo metálico caído del cielo en un poblado de Kenia

  • Kenia sigue desconcertada por el espectacular acontecimiento que se produjo a finales de 2024. La Agencia Espacial de Kenia (KSA, por sus siglas en inglés) ha señalado que un anillo metálico de unos 500 kilos que cayó del cielo en un pueblo del su….

¿Cómo Europa podría desencadenar una lucha mundial por el gas?

  • El déficit energético en Europa le empujaría a una creciente competición con Asia, donde se encuentran los mayores consumidores del hidrocarburo..

România a avut cel mai mare deficit de cont curent din UE în trimestrul trei din 2024

  • România a avut, în trimestrul al treilea al anului trecut, cel mai ridicat deficit de cont curent din Uniunea Europeană, respectiv un minus de 9 miliarde de euro, potrivit datelor publicate luni de Eurostat și….

„Flota fantomă” a Rusiei, lovită fulgerător de noile sancțiuni draconice impuse de SUA

  • Sancțiunile impuse vineri de președintele american Joe Biden împotriva „flotei fantomă” a Rusiei, a companiilor petroliere și de asigurări au avut un efect imediat, scrie presa rusă independentă și ucraineană, citând Bloomberg. Unele nave care….

Newt Ginrgrich fires another warning shot at Trump over his top policy priority

  • Former GOP House Speaker Newt Gingrich has a warning for President-elect Donald Trump, reported The Guardian: an excessively restrictionist immigration regime would have prevented a key person who helped him back into power from coming to America.Gingrich is ….

Primordial naked singularities may offer insights into quantum gravity

  • New Delhi (SPX) Jan 13, 2025 Two Indian physicists have introduced a novel theoretical perspective that could reshape our understanding of the universe's composition and offer potential avenues to explore quantum gravity. Professor Pankaj Joshi of Ahmedabad….

Trump withdrawing US from WHO would be a "strategic mistake"

  • It's widely expected the United States will leave the WHO when Donald Trump becomes president. Experts say it will be a lose-lose for America and global health..

Djokovic se lleva un susto en su debut en el Open de Australia

  • El británico Andy Murray tuvo que redoblar esfuerzos en su estreno como entrenador. Se levantó una y otra vez, gritó y dio consignas a su pupilo, a quien tenía muy cerca porque los banquillos se han instalado más cerca al dar rienda suelta a la comunicación d….

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  • India's national space agency and burgeoning planetary explorer..

MSI partners with Syrma SGS to make notebooks in India

  • India-based Syrma SGS Technology Limited and Taiwan-based MSI have partnered to initiate local notebook production in India amid India's push for local IT hardware manufacturing..

India roundup: India's display fab dream: big potential, bigger challenges

  • India has hit roadblocks in its efforts to build a local display fab. The country is reportedly considering fresh incentives for electronics manufacturers..

Japanese firms pivot investment from China to India

  • Growing geopolitical risks in Russia and China, coupled with mounting uncertainty in North America due to former President Trump's protectionist policies, are prompting Japanese companies to recalibrate their investment strategies. A recent survey by the Japa….

India's potential as a manufacturing hub grows, but significant challenges remain

  • The changing landscape of US-Sino relations has spurred a shift toward regional and local manufacturing bases, positioning India as an attractive destination for global production given its vast market potential..

Cost efficiency of commercial banks in Ethiopia: Does financial technology matter?

  • This study aims to assess the effects of financial technology on the cost efficiency of commercial banks in Ethiopia. Secondary panel data were collected from the audited annual reports of seventeen commercial banks for twelve fiscal years between 2011 and 20….

The impact of tuberculosis-induced hyperglycemia on pulmonary microbiota and airway mucus secretion in individuals not previously diabetic: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

  • The lung environment harbours a community of microbes that play a significant role in health and disease, including innate protection against pathogenic microorganisms. Infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, psychological stress associated with the tuberc….

Capacity-building interventions for health extension workers in Ethiopia: A scoping review

  • Introduction Capacity-building interventions for health extension workers (HEWs) are key to providing quality health services to the community. Since Ethiopia’s Health Extension Program was established, several types of capacity-building interventions have be….

Differential insulin response characteristics of graphene oxide–gold nanoparticle composites under varied synthesis conditions

  • The structural alterations in the constituent materials of nanocomposites such as graphene nanocomposites typically induce changes in their properties including mechanical, electrical, and optical properties. Therefore, by altering the preparation conditions ….

Rabies transmitted from vampires to cattle: An overview

  • Rabies is a zoonotic infectious disease of global distribution that impacts human and animal health. In rural Latin America, rabies negatively impacts food security and the economy due to losses in livestock production. The common vampire bat, Desmodus rotund….

Samsung Leads Sleep Technology With Galaxy Ring Expansion and Samsung Health App Update

  • Samsung Electronics today announced that Galaxy Ring is introducing two new larger sizes of 14 and 15, to now range from sizes 5 to 15,1 and will soon.

Air India to continue adding First Class; New co-brand credit cards on the anvil; Air India Express will join loyalty programme soon

  • Air India takes us inside some of the new plans the airline has for the times ahead, where new planes come in, and the airline will platform Air India Express as an airline on the loyalty programme while planning to launch new loyalty co-brand credit cards. ….

IndiGo preparing for launch of operations to Western Europe

  • IndiGo is taking some definitive steps to go on to Western Europe in the coming months and launch their first true long-haul flights with wet lease aircraft from Norse Atlantic Airways The post IndiGo preparing for launch of operations to Western Europe appea….

China's Coal Consumption At New Highs, As Real Estate Crisis Fails To Slow Energy Demands

  • Global coal consumption reached an all-time high in 2024, climbing to 8.77 billion metric tons as global electricity demand outpaced the expansion of....

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq sink amid dashed hopes for 2025 rate cuts

  • Stocks are under pressure as strong data craters bets on the chances of Fed rate cuts..

What have been the key moments in 2024? (Part One)

  • Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton's decision to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari has been certainly the biggest taking point of the year, but the season saw a series of other key movements. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo reflects on the key mo….

Începe cel mai mare pelerinaj din lume: 400 de milioane de hinduşi sunt aşteptaţi

  • India găzduieşte din nou cel mai mare eveniment religios de pe planetă, pelerinajul Kumbh Mela, care se desfăşoară o dată la 12 ani în oraşul Prayagraj din nordul ţării..

India kicks off massive Hindu festival touted as world's largest religious gathering

  • Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women from all across India flocked to the northern city of Prayagraj on Monday to kickstart the Maha Kumbh festival, which is being touted as the world's largest religious gathering. Over about the next si….

India opens giant Hindu festival for 400 million pilgrims

  • PRAYAGRAJ (INDIA) - Vast crowds of Hindu pilgrims in India began bathing in sacred waters on Monday as the Kumbh Mela festival opened, with organisers expecting 400 million people -- the largest gathering of humanity.

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Malaysia imposes anti-dumping duties on iron, steel imports from 4 countries

  • KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's Trade Mministry said it has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on some flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel exports from China, India, Japan and South Korea.

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India kicks off Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering

  • PRAYAGRAJ, India — Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women from all across India flocked to the northern city of Prayagraj on Monday to kickstart the Maha Kumbh festival, which is being touted as the world's largest religious gathering. O….

Malaysia imposes anti-dumping duties on iron, steel imports from 4 countries

  • KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia's trade ministry said it has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on some flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel exports from China, India, Japan and South Korea. The duties, on products with a width of more tha….

India's Modi inaugurates strategic tunnel in disputed Kashmir

  • JAMMU, India — India's prime minister marked Monday 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 winter.  The $932 million project includes a second tunnel ….

January 13 Bonus Offer Highlight: JAL Mileage Bank – Earn 2x Life Status Points on flights, card purchases & more

  • Today's bonus offer highlight celebrates the first anniversary of JAL Mileage Bank's Life Status program with an offer to earn 2x Life Status Points this month! Check out out all of the new bonuses added today: The post January 13 Bonus Offer Highlight: JAL M….

Cruise Planning in 2025: Embark on Unforgettable Voyages

  • Embark on an unforgettable voyage in 2025 as the cruise industry unveils groundbreaking ships and exhilarating new itineraries. From Royal Caribbean's revolutionary **Star of the Seas** to eco-friendly expeditions with Virgin Voyages and luxury experiences ab….

From Myanmar to Gaza, Ukraine to Sudan – 2024 was another grim year, according to our mass atrocity index

  • While overall atrocities declined last year, they came down from one of the worst years on record. Meanwhile, a number of areas actually got worse in 2024..

Cummins to lead Australia's big guns at Champions Trophy

  • MELBOURNE : Pat Cummins will captain Australia at the Champions Trophy after being named in a preliminary 15-man squad also featuring fellow quick Josh Hazlewood on Tuesday.Cummins will skip the test series in Sri Lanka in January and early February for perso….

Russia faces higher costs on sea-borne oil exports due to new US sanctions

  • MOSCOW: Sweeping US sanctions on Russia's oil industry will make it more expensive for Moscow to sell its oil and complicate sea-borne crude exports due to restrictions on tankers, analysts and traders said on Monday (Jan 13). US President Joe Biden's adminis….

Bangladesh leave Shakib, Litton out of Champions Trophy squad

  • DHAKA : Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das have been left out of the squad for the Champions Trophy beginning next month.Shakib's place in the squad became untenable after he was reported for a suspect bowling action in….

President Tharman to visit India, marking 60 years of ties with Singapore

  • SINGAPORE: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will make a state visit to India, commemorating the 60th anniversary of established diplomatic relations between the two countries. His five-day visit, which begins on Jan 14, comes at the invitation of Indian Presi….

The Top Global Dangers for a Burn-It-Down Era

  • A rogue America is among the biggest threats of 2025..

China, India refiners scour the world for oil as US sanctions on Russia bite

  • SINGAPORE/NEW DELHI - Chinese and Indian refiners are scouring the globe for supplies of crude as fresh US sanctions on Russian producers and tankers curb shipments to Moscow's top customers, traders said.

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As Trump looms, Europe fears getting ghosted on Ukraine

  • A key worry among EU diplomats is a scenario where Trump would be inclined to hold bilateral talks with Russia's Putin over the Europeans' heads. The post As Trump looms, Europe fears getting ghosted on Ukraine appeared first on Euractiv..

Creștere bruscă a prețului petrolului: Bariera de 80 de dolari pe baril a fost depășită

  • Prețul petrolului european (Brent) a depășit luni pragul de 80 de dolari pe baril, marcând o creștere rapidă de 6% în ultimele zile. În spatele acestui salt se află sancțiunile extinse ale SUA împotriva Rusiei, care ar putea afecta semnificativ exporturile de….

Bătălia globală pentru controlul regiunii arctice. Cum se poziționează Rusia, China și SUA

  • Pe măsură ce regiunea arctică suferă schimbări fără precedent din cauza modificărilor climatice , topirea gheții deschide o nouă frontieră masivă, deblocând un tezaur de resurse naturale neexploatate anterior și potențialul pentru noi rute comerciale și supre….

Anul în care angajații vor reveni la birou. Expert: „se va motiva că nu mai sunt productivi, dar este un pretext”

  • Valul de concedieri început la final de 2024 va continua și în 2025, în condițiile în care toate domeniile, cu mici excepții, vor avea de suferit în urma creșterii fiscalității, susține expertul în resurse umane Doru Șupeală. O strategie de concediere va fi r….

The Battle for Brilliant Minds: From the Nuclear Age to AI

  • On December 18, 1944, Moe Berg — a Princeton graduate, Major League baseball star, and Office of Strategic Services operative — discreetly took his seat in a cramped conference room in Zurich. Masquerading as a studious physics graduate, the hulking Harlem-bo….

Top Beautiful and Famous Beaches of Southeast Asia: From Bali to Singapore

  • Southeast Asia is home to some of the world’s most stunning beaches, with crystal-clear waters, golden sands, and lush landscapes. Whether you’re looking to relax by the sea, indulge in water sports, or discover vibrant coastal towns, Southeast Asia offers a ….