REGIONAL TRADITION

Australian filmmaker David Bradbury was detained and deported from Chennai Airport without explanation. Bradbury, known for his documentary on anti-nuclear protests in Kudankulam, was on a family trip with his children. Despite the disruption, his c...

New Sri Lankan President Anura K Dissanayake has appointed Harini Amarasuriya as Prime Minister. Amarasuriya, an alumnus of Delhi University, will serve until parliamentary elections in November. The new Foreign Minister, Vijitha Herath, also has ti...

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxist lawmaker, has won Sri Lanka's presidency in a surprising election upset. He faces the challenge of balancing relations with India and China while seeking foreign investment to revive the economy. Both countries ha...

The Haifa Day commemoration event planned for September 23, 2024, in Haifa by the Embassy of India has been cancelled due to escalating tensions in West Asia. The event honors Indian soldiers who liberated Haifa from Ottoman rule during World War I....

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the master plan for the Surat Economic Region, aiming to boost the state's economy to $3.5 trillion by 2047. The plan focuses on diverse sectors including chemicals, diamond, textiles, sustainable agri...

Niti Aayog's master plan for Mumbai Metropolitan Region proposes the creation of 'EduCities' in areas like Navi Mumbai and MTHL. These integrated education hubs would include multiple colleges, universities, student housing, and recreational facilit...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of enhancing the water economy in India, noting that it fosters job creation, improves public health, and enhances quality of life. In a virtual address to the “Jal Sanchay, Jan Bhagidari” progr...

India's engagement with Singapore has grown significantly, driven by the 'Act East Policy.' Key areas of collaboration include infrastructure, sustainability, artificial intelligence, skill development, and advanced manufacturing. These partnerships...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian head of government to visit Brunei, touring the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan. He inaugurated the new Chancery premises of the High Commission of India and interacted with the ...

The Indian culinary scene still suffers from that same colonial hangover when it comes to codification, with the curricula in desi catering and cooking colleges continuing to teach primarily European precepts, mainly French.

As an employee of ET Digital, I have travelled to many cities to conduct SME summits. But a recent one in Chennai gave me an unparalleled experience.

The Indian warship INS Mumbai docked at Colombo at the same time as three Chinese warships, underscoring the intense strategic competition between India and China in the Indian Ocean Region. This growing Chinese naval presence poses significant chal...

Post-summer, Indian travelers saw a substantial increase in European visa applications, resulting in extended wait times. High interest in viewing the Northern Lights further fueled this trend. Thomas Cook and Air India expanded services, introducin...

Raksha Bandhan is among the most adored and revered Indian festivals that celebrates the affectionate bond between siblings through age-old rituals and customs. Despite the paradigm shifts, the essence of these traditions remains constant with love,...

Climate change now poses risks to European wine regions. Research shows areas in Northern Italy, Spain, Greece, and Bulgaria are highly vulnerable.

A recent study by the National Restaurant Association of India reveals that Delhi-NCR residents favor North Indian snacks over international dishes. The organized food service sector in the region is valued at Rs 42,002 crore. Delhiites dine out fre...

Be it bhujia, chivra or the multi-named fried and spiced peanuts – they’re more than a match for potato chips on the tidbits smorgasbord

Thousands of people from across the country flocked to Kutaganahalli village in Koppal district to receive a herbal medicine claimed to cure respiratory issues, especially Asthma, prepared by traditional healer Ashok Rao Kulkarni. The medicine, admi...

In Dakshina Kannada district, a recent newspaper advertisement seeking a groom for a woman who passed away thirty years ago has sparked widespread conversation. The unconventional ad, placed by a family in Puttur, aims to arrange a marriage for thei...