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Indonesian govt's controversial decision to start schools at 5:30 AM receives backlash
The plan, which Governor Viktor Laiskodat revealed last month, is reportedly intended to improve child discipline. However, parents assert that children are worn out by the time they get home. In Indonesia, classes typically begin around 7:00
Explained: The role of the Russian media in the Ukraine war
The combination of media and militarism has been an indispensable, integral part of Russia's use of war in international relations during the Vladimir Putin era. If Ukraine is winning the war for Western public opinion, Russia appears to be winning the war for domestic public support
Why India has ordered yet another probe against Google
The investigation comes after a new complaint from News Broadcasters & Digital Association alleging that its members were compelled to provide Google with news content in order to give their web links higher priority on its Search Engine Result Page
Explained: How 'infobesity' around Queen Elizabeth II's death is causing news fatigue
Experts believe that the blanket coverage of the Queen's demise may only encourage more people to turn off the news entirely — deepening the malaise surrounding the industry
Israel-Palestine conflict: How the recent outbreak of violence deepens humanitarian crisis in Gaza
The intense conflict in the region has extracted a very heavy civilian toll. The latest attacks have claimed at least 44 lives, including 15 Palestinian children, and injured another 350 civilians
China to relocate 17,000 Tibetan people, claims to improve living conditions and protect environment
More than 130,000 people in around 100 Tibet towns will be covered under the relocation plan in eight years
Talking dirty! How Swedish trash cans are encouraging citizens to throw their garbage correctly
In an attempt to discourage littering, the Swedish city of Malmo has installed two 'sexy' trash cans that responds in a sensual female voice with suggestive phrases
Absconder deserves no concession or indulgence by court, says Supreme Court
The apex court stated that any claim towards fundamental rights also cannot be justifiably made without the person concerned himself adhering to and submitting to the process of law
Delhi hate speech: Expressing dissatisfaction at police’s affidavit, SC asks to file 'better affidavit'
Delhi Police had told the top court that no specific words against any community were uttered at an event organised here by the Hindu Yuva Vahini’ on 19 December last year.
La Roda International Open Chess: Indian GM Gukesh wins title; Praggnanandhaa third
The 15-year old GM from Chennai, who remained unbeaten through the nine rounds, defeated Israel's Victor Mikhalevski in the final round late on Sunday to emerge a clear winner ahead of Haik M Martirosyan of Armenia, who secured 7.5 points.
IPL 2022: RCB defend 189 against DC, clinch 4th victory by 16 runs
RCB are back in contention for the playoffs after collecting their fourth win in six games, moving to the third spot on the points table in the process.
IPL 2022: BCCI issues bid document for closing ceremony
The Board announced the release of Request for Proposal (RFP) for staging the closing ceremony, which will be available for purchase till 25 April
IPL 2022: Tripathi and Markram's blazing fifties prove too good for KKR as SRH collect third win on the trot
The SRH pace unit restricted KKR for 175/8 before Rahul Tripathi (71 off 37) and Aiden Markram (68 not out of 36) produced blazing fifties to take the 'Orange Army' to their third successive win with 13 balls to spare.
Olympian swimmer Srihari Nataraj says good races will help prepare for Commonwealth Games
The ace Indian swimmer will represent hosts Jain University at the Khelo India University Games 2021 in Bengaluru.
'Raina started crying': Axar reveals how Indian dressing room reacted to Dhoni's sudden Test retirement
Axar, who was part of the Indian touring party in Australia in the 2014-15 season, made some interesting revelations recently, including the fact that former India all-rounder Suresh Raina starting crying after Dhoni's sudden announcement.
Reykjavik Open: Indian GM Praggnanandhaa wins tournament
The 16-year-old Pragganandhaa defeated compatriot GM D Gukesh in the final round to emerge sole winner.
ICC Meeting: Chairman Barclay to complete his term till October, Raja's 4-nation tournament proposal unanimously rejected
The two-day board meeting which concluded in Dubai on Sunday was a win-win one for the Indian cricket board as Barclay's continuation till October gives it ample time to strategise whether it will field a candidate for the top post
PCB chief Ramiz Raja may resign from his position after Imran Khan ouster, say sources
Ramiz had only agreed to become the chairman of the Board on the insistence of Imran for whom all the players who played under his captaincy including Ramiz have a lot of regard and respect, a source well aware of the developments said on Sunday.
Formula 1 2022: Mercedes team had 'great result' at Australian Grand Prix, says Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said they were leaving Melbourne in a better state than when they arrived with "more lessons learned, more data to analyse and more points on the board".
Explained: Why FIFA World Cup 2022 host Qatar is averse to rainbow flags at stadiums
Rainbow flags will supposedly be taken away from fans at the World Cup in Qatar 'to protect them' from attacks in the conservative Gulf nation.