Indian budget airline IndiGo has announced a three-day discounted sale on airfare tickets for both international and domestic flights. Starting Wednesday, May 29, the sale features airfares beginning at $14.39 (INR1,199) inclusive of all charges, said the airline in a statement. View this post on Instagram A post shared by IndiGo (@indigo.6e) The discounted airfare […]
On Tuesday, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, called for Islamic economic entities to embrace the Islamic economy and finance system as an alternative to capitalism. During his speech at the Global Islamic Economy and Finance Forum 2024, he emphasized the need for a renewed direction and reform towards a future outlined by inclusivity, […]
New Delhi: India has hailed the first World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Treaty on Intellectual Property (IP), Genetic Resources (GR), and Associated Traditional Knowledge (ATK) “as marking the start of a journey to achieve collective growth and deliver the promise of a sustainable future.” Adopted on May 24, the treaty followed a diplomatic conference held […]
Mumbai: The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, known as the premier celebration of Indian Cinema worldwide, has unveiled the IIFA Digital Content Awards. This addition to the IIFA Weekend & Awards lineup is set to shine a spotlight on the diverse and innovative talent thriving in the realm of OTT and digital entertainment. Touted […]
Dipa Karmakar made history as the first Indian gymnast to clinch a gold medal at the Asian Senior Championships. She outperformed North Koreans Kim Son Hyang (13.466) and Jo Kyong Byol (12.966), securing an average of 13.566 in the women’s vault final in Uzbekistan. Previously, Dipa had won bronze in the 2015 Asian Championships and […]
Payal Kapadia’s film “All we imagine as light”, starring Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam, and Hridhu Haroon, secured the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. This prestigious award marks a historic achievement for Indian cinema, second only to the Palme d’Or. Directed by Kapadia, the movie premiered on May 23 in the […]
Dhaka: Cyclone Remal hit the coastlines of India and Bangladesh on Monday, bringing strong gales and heavy rain that killed at least 16 people and cut electricity supply to millions before losing intensity, as reported by agencies. With wind speeds reaching up to 135 kph, the storm crossed the area around Bangladesh’s southern port of […]
Dubai: The UAE-based investment banking advisory firm, Alpen Capital, announced the publication of its research report titled “GCC-India Corridor – Investment Opportunities”. This report provides an analysis of the investment flows between the GCC and India. It assesses the competitiveness of both regions and identifies key sectors for potential cooperation and investment. Additionally, the report […]
Sharjah: The Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) has invited global innovators, creatives, and communication professionals to participate in 13 categories of the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA 2024). These categories offer a platform to showcase groundbreaking communication work. Participants can submit their entries that meet the award’s criteria through the website www.igcc.ae until August 1st. […]
Dubai: The Indian community in Dubai celebrated the remarkable contributions of Vasu Shroff with the inaugural Vasu Bhai Shroff Global Award, in an evening that underscored the strong ties between India and the UAE. The event, held at the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, was part of the Global Bharat Festival (GBF) and […]
New Delhi: Two months after publishing a groundbreaking report on income and wealth inequality in India, the Paris-based World Inequality Lab has released a follow-up note advocating for a “comprehensive wealth tax package on the ultra-rich.” The March report had stated that “the ‘billionaire raj’ (a term used to define the post-2010s rapid rise of […]
