‘Primitive’: India activists criticise reversal of ban on bird and buffalo fights
The tiny birds entered the ring as nearly 3,000 spectators applauded, some standing on trucks for a better view, while others clung to branches in trees.
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Who invented butter chicken? Indian judge to rule on dispute over global favourite
NEW DELHI — Butter chicken — one of India's best-known dishes globally — is delicious and apparently also contentious, with two Indian restaurant chains doing battle in court over claims to its origins.
Chinese research ship turned down by Sri Lanka to make Maldives resupply call
The Maldives said the vessel would stop only for “a port call, for rotation of personnel and replenishment”.
Indian judge to rule on who invented butter chicken: ‘you cannot take away somebody’s legacy’
It claims restaurant founder, Kundan Lal Gujral, created the curry in the 1930s when the restaurant first opened in Peshawar before it moved to Delhi. In a 2,752-page court filing, it has sued rival chain Daryaganj, accusing it of falsely claiming to have invented the dish as well as dal makhani, a popular lentil dish that is also laden with butter and cream.
India eyes ‘substantial’ tourism uptick from religious fervour amid Ayodhya Hindu temple opening
India is eyeing a boost in religious tourism following the inauguration of a Ram temple in the ancient city of Ayodhya, which is likely to pave the way for revamps of other pilgrimage spots and increase footfalls across the country.
‘No responsibility’: Thai woman faces jail after friend takes her pet lion cub out for a drive in a Bentley
A Thai owner of a pet lion cub could face jail after a viral video of her friend driving around Pattaya in a convertible Bentley, with the big cat wearing a chained collar sitting in the back seat, sparked accusations of animal cruelty and endangering public safety.
Tesla plans to build new electric vehicles in mid-2025, Reuters reports
Tesla has told suppliers it wants to start production of a new mass market electric vehicle codenamed "Redwood" in mid-2025, according to four people familiar with the matter, with two of them describing the model as a compact crossover.