November, 2020 - North India Kaleidoscope

November 28, 2020November 30, 2021 Books Culture

Best autobiography and memoirs of 2020

Comedy from Caitlin Moran, Raynor’s Winn’s rewilding tales and how pop music can make sense of the world

November 28, 2020November 30, 2021 World

One-year-old boy killed after police open fire on alleged kidnapper

Officers in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario had been alerted to domestic dispute and suspected abduction

November 27, 2020November 30, 2021 India Sport

Australia beat India by 66 runs in first one-day international – as it happened

Hosts cruise to victory in opening match of series at SCG
Adam Zampa takes four wickets after Finch and Smith tons

November 26, 2020November 30, 2021 Corona Virus Health World

Coronavirus live news: Germany extends partial lockdown as Ukraine reports record daily cases

Ukraine reports record daily case rise; nearly 13,000 daily deaths reported worldwide; Disney to lay off 32,000 workers in first half of 2021

November 23, 2020June 30, 2022 US NEWS World

Biden prepares key cabinet picks as Trump team cuts ties with attorney – live

November 21, 2020November 30, 2021 Corona Virus Health World

Coronavirus live news: Tokyo reports record daily cases as Mexico deaths pass 100,000

Donald Trump Jr tests positive for Covid; South Australia lockdown to end at midnight on Saturday; global cases pass 57.5m. Follow latest updates

November 21, 2020November 30, 2021 US NEWS World

Biden’s likely pick to lead the Pentagon isn’t a win for feminism

Michèle Flournoy might become the first woman in charge of the Pentagon, but it seems unlikely she’ll do anything to actually change US foreign policy for the better

November 21, 2020November 30, 2021 US NEWS World

Trump makes futile last stand to overturn results as Georgia certifies Biden win

President met with Michigan’s Republican leaders at White House in desperate bid to subvert democracy

US politics – live updates

November 20, 2020November 30, 2021 US NEWS World

Trump targets Michigan as Biden remains winner in Georgia – live updates

President’s legal efforts against election result continue as US records highest every daily Covid case rise

November 20, 2020November 30, 2021 Corona Virus Health India World

Coronavirus live news: Russia records worst day for new infections; India passes 9m cases

Russia reports 24,318 new cases on Friday; EU ‘to pay $10bn for vaccines’; India confirms 45,882 new cases to take it past 9m infections

Mahabaleshwar: India’s fragile hill states choke under tourist rush June 29, 2022
Some of India’s most ecologically sensitive hill retreats are being swamped by a rush of holidaymakers.
The bloody legacy of Rodrigo Duterte June 29, 2022
The Philippines strongman is retiring after a career fighting drugs and crime that left thousands dead.
Hong Kong handover: Am I Chinese or a Hongkonger? June 29, 2022
Two Hongkongers born in 1997, the year the city returned to China, tell us how they view identity.
Udaipur: India state on alert after Prophet Muhammad row beheading June 29, 2022
Two Muslim men in Rajasthan killed a Hindu tailor who backed controversial remarks about the Prophet Muhammad.
Japan swelters in its worst heatwave ever recorded June 29, 2022
Unrelenting temperatures break records for June as officials warn of a looming power shortage.
Rappler: Philippines orders shutdown of Maria Ressa's critical news site June 29, 2022
The decision to strip Rappler of its licence comes in the last days of Rodrigo Duterte's presidency.
Why business is still optimistic about Hong Kong June 29, 2022
Twenty five years on from the handover from the UK, many business owners and leaders remain optimistic.
Mohammed Zubair: Indian police arrest journalist over tweets June 28, 2022
Mohammed Zubair of Alt News has reportedly been accused of insulting religious beliefs on Twitter.
Australia census: Five ways the country is changing June 28, 2022
Big shifts are happening - the country is now more diverse, less religious, and increasingly millennial.
Delhi Afghanistan embassy not taking orders from Taliban June 27, 2022
It's one of 70 such missions around the world running with little funds since the Taliban takeover.
Bangladesh floods: 'I have nothing left except my life' June 27, 2022
Khudeza survived the worst floods in north-east Bangladesh for a century but millions are homeless.
Hong Kong: ‘We don’t know where the red line is’ June 27, 2022
China promised to protect democratic freedoms for 50 years but new laws have effectively silenced all criticism.
Sydney climate protests: Activists block streets and harbour tunnel June 27, 2022
The protesters say their actions are urgently needed, but police label them "violent" and "erratic".
Maharashtra: The crisis so far and what could happen next June 27, 2022
Top politicians from Maharashtra state are trying to tackle a rebellion in the governing Shiv Sena party.
G7 summit: Leaders detail $600bn plan to rival China's Belt and Road initiative June 27, 2022
The revamped plan will see fresh funds being injected into development projects in Asia and Africa.
Afghanistan earthquake: Villagers report aftershocks but no aid June 27, 2022
In a remote Afghan village residents fear a new earthquake and aid has not yet reached the nearest town.
NFHS-5: Why birth control remains a woman’s burden in India June 27, 2022
More Indians are using contraception, but it largely remains a woman’s responsibility, says a government survey.
China and Hong Kong: Five moments in fraught relationship since handover June 27, 2022
From the Olympics to mass protests, the 25 years since handover have seen highs and lows.
Will electric motorbike sales take off across Asia? June 26, 2022
Soaring petrol prices could speed up the transition to electric much faster than expected.
The Indians choosing not to have children June 25, 2022
A growing number of Indians are deciding to not become parents. The BBC spoke to them to find out why.

Russia invasion: Putin still wants to take most of Ukraine - US June 30, 2022
According to US intelligence assessments, Russia's invasion is likely to grind on for some time.
Philippines to swear in new leader as Duterte leaves June 30, 2022
Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr will succeed Rodrigo Duterte after a historic election win in May.
Jan 6 hearings: Trump film-maker now has 'two armed guards' June 30, 2022
Alex Holder, who filmed Trump after the 2020 election, has now been ordered to give evidence.
Russia's attack on Mariupol theatre a clear war crime, Amnesty says June 30, 2022
Russian forces likely targeted the building knowing it was a shelter for civilians, the group says.
Google sign-up a 'fast track to surveillance', consumer groups say June 29, 2022
Ten European consumer organisations join forces to launch complaints to privacy and data regulators
R. Kelly given 30 years in jail for sex abuse June 29, 2022
The singer was found to have used his celebrity status to sexually abuse children and women.
Palace review of how Meghan bullying claims were handled stays private June 29, 2022
An investigation into the handling of claims against the Duchess of Sussex will remain confidential.
Paris trial: Salah Abdeslam guilty as historic trial ends June 29, 2022
Salah Abdeslam and 19 others convicted over the 2015 attacks which killed 130 people across Paris.
Why asteroids are the next big prize in the space race June 29, 2022
As resources are depleted on Earth, many scientists suggest the asteroid belt could be mined instead.
Mahabaleshwar: India’s fragile hill states choke under tourist rush June 29, 2022
Some of India’s most ecologically sensitive hill retreats are being swamped by a rush of holidaymakers.
The bloody legacy of Rodrigo Duterte June 29, 2022
The Philippines strongman is retiring after a career fighting drugs and crime that left thousands dead.
Ukrainian troops being trained in the UK June 29, 2022
Military personnel from Ukraine are being trained in Salisbury Plain by British and New Zealand troops.
Stranger Things: I pinch myself at my luck, says actor Jamie Campbell Bower June 29, 2022
Actor Jamie Campbell Bower on why he feels fortunate to have a key role in the hit Netflix show.
In pictures: V&A celebrates Africa's cutting-edge fashion June 29, 2022
The diversity and creativity of African fashion are on show in a retrospective at London's V&A museum.
Hong Kong handover: Am I Chinese or a Hongkonger? June 29, 2022
Two Hongkongers born in 1997, the year the city returned to China, tell us how they view identity.
LIV Golf: Lee Westwood says Ryder Cup chances should not be threatened June 29, 2022
Lee Westwood says he does not believe his chance of playing in the Ryder Cup will be affected by his involvement in the LIV Golf series.
Tour de France: Ineos Grenadiers' new plan for success with a next British talent June 29, 2022
Ineos Grenadiers are doing things differently. Gone are the days of British dominance at the Tour de France. Now there is a new plan.
Paris attack: 'We still have our injuries, our traumas, our nightmares' June 29, 2022
Survivors of the 2015 attacks spoke to the BBC after the sentencing of Salah Abdeslam and 19 others.
Wimbledon: Britain's Andy Murray knocked out in second round by John Isner June 29, 2022
Britain's two-time champion Andy Murray is knocked out of Wimbledon in the second round following defeat in four sets against John Isner.
The US border crisis - in four graphs June 29, 2022
As migration into the US from Mexico continues to surge, it's leading to deadly consequences.