MOSCOW: The outside world still portray the Russians as serious and brooding types, but there’s a smile on their faces as they embrace the world citizens from Saint Petersburg to Sochi, Kazan, Rostov-on-Don, Samara and others. Due to the relatively late involvement of Russia in modern globalisation and tourism, many aspects of their culture like […]

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The streets of Russia project its connection with india. its people speak of Bollywood influence, leaders and poets India is not unknown to most Russians, who still adore Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore. And, of course, the Bollywood movies. A 25-year university student Nikita Mikhalkov, on duty as a security steward at the […]

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The ‘fan zone’ at Kremlin has brought diverse nations together A German football fan was busy showing some ball-control skills to his grandchildren in front of the Saint Basil’s Cathedral at the historic Red Square on Monday afternoon. Yes, you got it right, a German. Those who know their world history would find it a […]

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As the world cup kicks off on 14th june in Russia, here’s a glance at the participating teams, how the groups have lined up and who has the chances of lifting the coveted trophy on 15th july in Moscow If Russia is experiencing the frenzy before the much-awaited FIFA World Cup, the enthusiasm of Indians […]

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The former Pakistan PM’s recent interview to Dawn is part of this narrative-building Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif seems to have decided that he isn’t going to go down without a fight, even if it means taking on the all-powerful, military-dominated “establishment”. With the “deep state” catching Nawaz and his party in a vice-like […]

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After yet another RCB flop, there should be a rethink on Kohli That can be said about Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team and its fans. Like any other year in the last 11 seasons, like any other squad full of stars, Virat has failed to lead his team to this eluded title of […]

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Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan or Sanju Samson: Who will fill the wicket-keeper spot vacated by Dhoni? Filling Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s shoes as a wicket-keeper would certainly be a great challenge for Team India selectors after the 2019 World Cup in England and Wales. Not because India lacks talent but because a lot of time has […]

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Just before the beginning of 2018 IPL auctions, there were just three captains who were assured their top place in eight teams Just three weeks into the Indian Premier League’s Season XI, Virat Kohli is showing different traits of his personality. Ever since he took over Team India’s captaincy three years ago, Down Under, he […]

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