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Displaced by partition, she visited Pakistan home after 75 years

Reena Chhibber Varma, undeterred by age and ailments, embarked on a journey that many thought was impossible.

Al Jazeera

India reports 15,815 new Covid cases and 68 deaths in last 24 hours

NEW DELHI: India on Saturday reported 15,185 new Covid cases and 68 deaths. Kerala has revised its death toll, hence the death figures have shown an increase. The death toll currently stands at 5,26,996.

The Times of India

Edinburgh's top-rated Indian restaurants according to Food Awards Scotland

Two cracking restaurants that could be crowned the very best in the country, with winners announced next month. Here's everything you need to know.

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There are better fast bowlers in Indian T20 cricket than Mohammed Shami: Ricky Ponting

DUBAI: Australian legend Ricky Ponting feels Mohammed Shami's strength lies in the longest format and there are better quick bowlers in India's T20 set up, weighing in on his absence from the Asia Cup squad.

The Times of India

AP PHOTOS: The story of India, 75 years in the making

“At the stroke of the midnight hour,” India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru said, “when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.”

The Independent UK

India’s active COVID-19 cases come down by over 4,200

About 16,000 new cases and 68 deaths were reported across the country.

The Hindu

Sports: Shikhar Dhawan focusing on ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023

"My focus is definitely on next year's 50-overs World Cup and for that, I want to play as many matches as possible for India and do well in them. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Independence Day Essay for Students and Children: As the nation looks forward to the 76th year of independence, thanking those who made it possible

"Jo shaheed hue hain unki zara yaad karo kurbaani"

The Times of India

Our paths will cross and it'll be Indian boxing's loss: Nitu Ghanghas on rivalry with Nikhat Zareen

NEW DELHI: An interesting battle for supremacy is brewing up in the women’s boxing’s flyweight division. And, it’s the Indian boxing which will be at loss, as the two central figures in this rivalry are both medal prospects at the upcoming Asian Games and Paris Olympics 2024.

The Times of India

Virat Kohli starts training ahead of Asia Cup

MUMBAI: Returning from a break that saw him miss the West Indies tour recently, former India captain Virat Kohli has started his preparation ahead of the Asia Cup, which will be held from August 27-September 11 in UAE.

The Times of India

Morning Digest | Salman Rushdie stabbed on stage in New York; India tells China to not alter the status quo around Taiwan, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

The Hindu

Mumbai to get first e-twin deck bus on August 18

MUMBAI: Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari will on August 18, launch India's first electric double decker in the city. The launch will coincide with that of a luxury bus introduced by and whose seats can be booked over an app by regular office-goers.

The Times of India

Who is Salman Rushdie? Author whose book The Satanic Verses made him a target

The Indian-born writer has been stabbed in New York, and it’s not his first brush with violence

The Guardian - UK

Revamped Durand Cup may have President Murmu attending the final

The President of India regularly attended the final of the tournament before the practice was discontinued a few years ago

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Daily Mirror

Babies who died nearly 30 years ago are married in ceremony to 'bless' their families

The tradition of Pretha Kalyanam along India's west coast unites two dead people in marriage to help ward off any malignant spirits that may bring bad luck on their families

Daily Mirror

The bloody legacy of Pakistan's creation in witness's own words

As Pakistan celebrates its 75th anniversary, Dr Mirza Mohammed Qadeer Baig tells in his own words the repercussions caused when the British left in 1947 and the horrors of Partition

The Independent UK

AP Week in Pictures: Global |Aug. 6- Aug. 12, 2022

From presidential election coverage in Kenya, to a young Shiite Muslim boy flagellating himself during an Ashoura procession in India, to the aftermath of flooding in Kentucky, this photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images from around the world made or published by The Associated Press in the…

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YouTube videos are helping reunite loved ones separated by the India-Pakistan border

Two Pakistani friends make videos in which those who lived through India's 1947 Partition describe loved ones they lost at the time. With viewers' help, siblings and others are reunited after decades.

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The Hindu

India in touch with NATO for ‘some time now’: MEA

This is part of our contacts with various stakeholders on various issues of mutual interests, says MEA

The Independent UK

Sir Salman Rushdie: Who is he, what is he known for and what happened to him?

His book was banned in 45 Islamic countries, with hundreds of British Muslims endorsing the death sentence.

Reuters

Events following Iran's fatwa against author Salman Rushdie

Indian-born novelist Salman Rushdie, who was attacked on a New York state lecture stage on Friday, spent years in hiding after he was ordered killed by Iran in 1989 because of his writing.

The Hindu

No holds barred: On the Chinese hurdle to designate terrorists

India must continue to try to designate terrorists and not lose faith in the process

The Hindu

Moving policy away from population control

India’s focus should be on investment in human capital, on older adults living with dignity, and on healthy population ageing

The Hindu

Independence, in the words of an American

The power of that magical moment when India became free, which Mildred Talbot recorded, must never be forgotten

The Hindu

A brave leap forward

India’s long jumpers are beginning to find their feet on the world stage. Sreeshankar’s historic silver and the consistent Muhammed Anees’ fifth place at the Commonwealth Games are the latest signs of encouragement. It’s now vital the athletes are not let down by the system

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