The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department in collaboration with snowshoe federation today organized a national level tournament in Ski resort Gulmarg. Around 11 teams participated in the tournament from various states of the country. Teams of ITBP and Army participated as well.  The Jammu and Kashmir tourism department has been pushing for various winter sports…Continue Reading

As Ukraine fights back against Russia’s invasion, thousands of people have been booking stays there through Airbnb — with no intentions of actually visiting — as a way to financially support those under siege.John Mitchell of the U.K., left, and Cheryl Andrews of Edmonton are among those booking stays in Ukraine through Airbnb — with no…Continue Reading

Norway hosts Taliban for meetings about pending humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

A Taliban delegation has arrived in Norway for talks with the Norwegian government and several allied countries on alleviating a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, as well as for meetings with civil society activists and human rights defenders from the country.Representatives of the Taliban arrive in Gardermoen, Norway, on Saturday for talks on alleviating a humanitarian…Continue Reading

India hosts Pakistan delegation for SCO meet

NEW DELHI: While bilateral ties with Pakistan remain in a deep freeze, India and Pakistan continue to engage under the banner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a Eurasian political and security grouping that is seen as playing an increasingly important role in Afghanistan after the US departure. In a rare visit by senior Pakistan…Continue Reading

Assam CM hits out at TV host’s ‘racist’ remarks

Assam, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the people of the northeast were “more Indian than anyone in this country” GUWAHATI: Slamming a reality TV show host for making allegedly racist remarks about a contestant from Assam, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the people of the northeast were “more Indian than anyone…Continue Reading