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A young boy with a pet crocodile at an Egyptian Nubian village | Photo Credit: Srinivasa Ramanujam A crocodile hatchling is crawling on my shirt making its way to my head. I scream. Seven-year-old Ali Mustafa nimbly picks up the reptile. He grins, rather mischievously.We are inside a colourful Nubian village in interior Egypt, located on the West bank of the Nile. To get here, we have to come to Aswan, a city much calmer than the bustling Egyptian capital Cairo. Aswan is a place where you can immerse in history and heritage, much like the rest of Egypt. Apart…

Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture. As the country goes to the elections today, the real question is no longer whether Jamaat-e-Islami can return to politics — it already has. The question is what its return signifies.Is Jamaat simply a political party engaged in democratic competition, or does it remain an ideological movement with global ties, a complex and debated historical background, and notable flexibility?After the 2024 student-led ‘uprising’ that removed Sheikh Hasina from power, the interim government lifted the longstanding ban on the outfit in August 2024. The Supreme Court of Bangladesh officially reinstated its registration in June 2025.…

Nepal’s captain Rohit Paudel celebrates the wicket of Scotland’s George Munsey during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Nepal and Scotland in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP For Rohit Paudel, the Nepal captain, Tuesday (February 17, 2026) night’s win over Scotland at the Wankhede Stadium was more than just two points. It was validation.“I will place it on high only because it took 12 years to win a World Cup game. And as a team, in the last World Cup, we didn’t win any game, so I think this win was very important because…

A view of the Hyderabad city from Golconda Fort | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G To experience the true pulse of Hyderabad, immerse yourself in activities that reflect its spirit. The city’s dynamic food culture blends tradition and modernity with ease, honouring regional flavours, rural vibrancy, layered histories, and its iconic rocky landscape.Try teneera (neera) Canned Neera Sample canned fresh neera — the natural nectar tapped from palm trees. A cloudy drink that vaguely resembles Limca, it is mildly sweet with a gentle aroma of ripe palm fruit. Unfermented and non-alcoholic, neera is suitable for everyone, from young children to the…

The latest release of the Epstein files by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) casts more doubts on Jeffrey Epstein’s apparent suicide. Some very important files, including interviews of key witnesses, were neither released earlier nor their versions included in the DoJ’s Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) 2023 investigation report.Allegations that it was premeditated murder ordered by Epstein’s wealthy and mighty friends, who feared getting exposed or blackmailed, have swirled around since his death at the now-closed Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC), Lower Manhattan, NYC, on August 10, 2019.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADThe disgraced financier hobnobbed with society’s crème de la…

On February 15, 2026, checking details of the stand on his match ticket, an excited fellow journalist said, “Our view is best for a square cut, jahaan Sehwag ne Shoaib Akhtar ko chakka maara tha (where Sehwag had slammed a six off Shoaib Akhtar).” The journalist was referring to the 2003 World Cup clash between the arch-rivals on a Maha Shivaratri day. Around 13 years after India’s famous win over Pakistan at Centurion, the hype around the T20 World Cup clash was far from expected. As a dejected Harsha Bhogle said in a video, the buzz for an India-Pakistan game…

We have all seen that gorgeous lime yellow raintree in Fort Kochi, which has gone viral ever since the lights were turned on on December 25. Although the tree has gained fame post-Covid, it was a tradition started by an enthusiastic group of young men in the year 2000. And for the past 25 years, the group of friends has been decorating a giant 70 feet tall and 80 feet wide rain tree in Veli Ground, Fort Kochi, with strings of lights, stars, clay bells and balls made of lights. “We did not expect our ‘Christmas tree’ to blow up like…

When Malaysia looks at India, it faces the world’s most populous country, with 1.4 billion people, while Malaysia’s population is only 34 million. However, the latter performs very well economically, with a per capita income of approximately $14,000. Through historical ties, cultural affinity, and the constant reinforcement of the 2.9 million Indian diaspora in Malaysia, there are enduring factors that keep the two nations moving along the path of cooperation, despite many divergences. Moreover, as a founding member of ASEAN, Malaysia is important to Delhi. This is why the nation holds a prominent place in India’s Act East Policy, Indo-Pacific…

Nepalese cricket fans cheer after their team won against Scotland during the T20 World Cup cricket match. | Photo Credit: AP A month ago, Scotland was still waiting for formal confirmation of its entry into the Men’s T20 World Cup after Bangladesh opted not to travel to India. On Tuesday (February 17, 2026) night, as Richie Berrington’s men hurried through the mixed zone to rush to the airport for catching an early morning flight back home following a seven-wicket defeat to Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium, there was disappointment — but little regret.They leave with one win, two more impressive…