Mohit Hira

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ISIS-affected children return to school in east Mosul, Iraq

ISIS-scarred children go back to school in Mosul

After two years of living in Iraq's besieged city of east Mosul under ISIS-dictated extremism, thousands of schoolchildren are returning to classrooms with help from UNICEF.

Jan 25, 2017

A girl laughs as she sits among hand fans during a mass performance at a children's martial arts fair in Foshan, Guangdong province

Chinese new year: Why red is the most important colour in China

It's not just communism, but culture that gives the colour, red, pride of place in China.

Jan 23, 2017

A baby giant panda is interested in a camera set up on a tree at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China

Baby giant pandas at play in China are just the cutest things ever!

Baby giant pandas came out to play at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China

Jan 23, 2017

Demonetisation is a Black Swan moment for Digital India, says IAMAI president Subho Ray

Subho Ray, President of IAMAI, on Digital India after demonetisation and his wish list from Budget 2017: an exclusive interview

Jan 13, 2017

Bengaluru Molestation: Ten of the worst comments against women by Indian politicians

After the mass molestation that shamed Bengaluru on New Year's Eve, G. Parameshwara, Karnataka's Home Minister, responded with a controversial statement. But he was not alone...

Jan 3, 2017

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KLM's incredible Bonding Buffet at Schiphol Airport for Christmas travellers [Video]

In a unique social experiment, KLM brought total strangers together to celebrate Christmas at Schiphol Airport with its Bonding Buffet.

Dec 29, 2016

Rajdeep Sardesai Roars at Public Lecture on Media Ethics at Jindal University Event

At the launch of OP Jindal Global University's School of Journalism & Communication, veteran journalist Rajdeep Sardesai held forth on the ethics and responsibilities of journalists

Dec 21, 2016

Santa Claus gets ready to start delivering Christmas gifts

Who is Santa Claus and where can you find him this Christmas?

Get to know Santa Claus and let Google help you track him as Christmas approaches.

Dec 14, 2016

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Demonetisation: Who or what are Whips in politics and why are the BJP and Congress issuing them now?

Amidst the debate on demonetisation, will the Whips in the BJP and Congress do as well as Frank Underwood in House of Cards?

Dec 14, 2016

A bank employee stacks banned Rs 1,000 notes.

Black money after demonetisation: How RBI is using CCTV footage to monitor bank staff and customers

An ever-vigilant RBI is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that money launderers are caught.

Dec 13, 2016

Lata Mangeshkar congratulates Virat Kohli with a song...You can wish him here.

Virat Kohli is not just MS Dhoni or Sachin Tendulkar's successor. He is turning out to be the match-winning captain that Indian cricket can depend on always. Congratulate him here on defeating England in the ongoing test series.

Dec 12, 2016

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What if your new Rs 2000 note turns out to be non-vegetarian?

The new Rs 2000 currency note issued by the RBI is no stranger to rumours. But what if it contains animal fat like the British £5 note?

Dec 1, 2016

These UFOs aren't interested in space, just a bit of grazing and lazing

Gurgaon, India's Millennium City, is home to creatures from another planet. And they are not aliens

Nov 23, 2016

Laughing all the way to the bank with Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes

Amid the madness of PM Modi scrapping the Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, some people are seeing the lighter side of life.

Nov 10, 2016

Donald Trump's victory is good for Indian startups

Donald Trump has charged ahead of Hilary Clinton and Narendra Modi has stunned India by demonetising Rs 1000 and Rs 500 currency notes overnight.

Nov 9, 2016

British Solutions for India's Smart Cities

From cyber-security to integrated systems, UK pitches to India Inc.

Nov 8, 2016

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Arun Jaitley calls for investments in infrastructure; UK keen on participating in PM Modi's smart cities project

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley recalled the seven-decade relationship between the two nations.

Nov 8, 2016

India-UK Tech Summit 2016: Science & Engineering for Society

How big data can play a big role in society

Speakers at the seminar on Science & Engineering for Society talked about adding a conscience to big data, nano-technology, and distributed manufacturing.

Nov 7, 2016

India-UK Tech Summit 2016: 'UK cannot remain great if it doesn't allow the best people to come in'

Panelists at the summit believe there is opportunity to be unlocked in trade and investments between India and UK.