In Dubai, the 10th-anniversary edition of World Art Dubai, the region’s biggest contemporary art fair, opened on May 2nd with a strong Indian flavour, showcasing works by Indian artists and art organizations. Running until May 5th, the prestigious fair is hosting more than 400 renowned galleries and solo artists, representing 60+ countries, putting Indian art
The Embassy of India in Muscat, Oman brought down the curtains on its landmark eight-month “Mandvi to Muscat” lecture series this week, concluding an insightful exploration of the Indian diaspora’s deep-rooted connections with Oman spanning centuries. The final lecture by renowned U.S. scholar Prof. Calvin Allen provided a panoramic overview of the rich history, tracing
In Paris, Police today entered France’s prestigious Sciences Po university and removed student activists who had occupied its buildings in protest against Israel’s conduct in its war against Hamas in Gaza. Sciences Po University has become the epicentre of French student protests over the ongoing war and academic ties with Israel, which have spread across
Nepal is celebrating the 31st Press Freedom Day today. In a program organised by Media Action Nepal, Nawal Kishor Sah Saudi, Minister of Forests and Environment in the Government of Nepal launched the Annual Press Freedom Report. Addressing the August gathering, he mentioned that media is the third eye of a country and that freedom
The 12th India-Netherlands Foreign Office Consultations were held in The Hague, Netherlands yesterday. The Indian delegation was led by Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, Pavan Kapoor. The Dutch delegation was led by Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Paul Huijts. The last Foreign Office Consultations took place in New Delhi in
In Bangladesh, amid severe heat-wave conditions in different parts, the country’s salt production has reached its highest output in 63 years. Salt farmers in Cox’s Bazar and the Banshkhali coastal area of Chittagong said salt production will further increase if heat intensifies as well. On one hand, the heatwave which has swept over Bangladesh
At least 30 people have been killed and several injured after dam collapsed in southern Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state. The dam was collapsed after days of heavy rain that caused massive flooding. According to reports, about 15,000 residents have fled their homes while thousands of people are without power and clean water across
World Press freedom Day is being observed on 3rd of May today. The day holds the significance of press freedom and its independence. The theme for this year is A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis. On this occassion, United Nations General Secretary, António Guterres said Journalists have a
The 10th edition of World Art Dubai opened at World Trade Centre in Dubai yesterday with a strong Indian flavor, showcasing works by Indian artists and art organisations. Running until May 5th, the prestigious fair is hosting more than 400 renowned galleries and solo artists, representing more than 60 countries countries, putting Indian art on
The 12th India-Netherlands Foreign Office Consultations were held in the Hague yesterday. Secretary (West) in Ministry of External Affairs Pavan Kapoor and Secretary General in Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Paul Huijts co-chaired the meeting. Wide-ranging discussions covered bilateral relations and opportunities for further strengthening the partnership.