Indian rescue workers have renewed their efforts to reach 15 coal miners trapped underground for 13 days as families prayed for their safe return. But hopes of finding them alive looked slim on Wednesday after floodwaters rushed through the illegal “rat-hole” pit.
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Racist Gandhi statue removed from university of Ghana
A statue of Mahatma Gandhi, the famed Indian independence leader, has been removed from a university campus in Ghana's capital, Accra.
World War One: Six extraordinary Indian stories
Approximately 1.5 million Indian soldiers served in World War One - and more than 74,000 of them lost their lives.
All the times Bollywood actresses made a serious case for emerald jewellery
When it comes to making a sartorial statement for our celebrities, adding a little bling is a no-brainer.
Nigeria is set to stay the world’s poverty capital for at least a generation
Nigeria ranked bottom of the index for the second consecutive year.
India Bans Instant Divorce By Muslim Men
India's government on Wednesday approved an ordinance to implement a top court ruling striking down the Muslim practice that allows men to instantly divorce.
India decriminalize homosexual acts
“We feel as equal citizens now,” activist Shashi Bhushan said. “What happens in our bedroom is left to us.”