By David Asta Alares New Delhi, Apr 17 (EFE).- Images of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi permeate every corner of the country as the leader of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerges as the frontrunner to secure his third consecutive term in the upcoming general elections beginning Apr. 19. During his campaign in … Read more
Sports Desk, Apr 17 (EFE).- Borussia Dortmund recorded a stunning 4-2 victory over Atletico de Madrid and qualified for the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 11 years with a 5-4 aggregate win on Tuesday. Facing a 2-1 deficit following their defeat in Madrid, Dortmund had no choice but to … Read more
By Neil Hall London, UK, Apr 16 (EFE).- An initiative by an environmental NGO is helping boost the number of green spaces in urban areas in the United Kingdom – providing plants and wildlife with room to thrive – while also benefiting local communities. Known as ‘Tiny Forests’, the innovative campaign by Earthwatch Europe has … Read more
By Hugo Barcia New Delhi, Apr 16 (EFE).- India’s rapid growth, set to elevate it to the world’s third-largest economy in the next three years, is one of the key pillars of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s re-election bid, despite concerns over widening wealth disparities. During Modi’s decade-long tenure of two terms in a row, which … Read more
Sports Desk, Apr 16 (EFE).- Cole Palmer struck four goals as Chelsea continued their surge in the points table of the English Premier League by thrashing Everton 6-0 on Monday. Palmer, who left Manchester City in the close season after being frustrated at his lack of minutes, completed his hat-trick inside half an hour and … Read more
By Mikaela Viqueira New Delhi, Apr 15 (EFE).- In Indian politics, a sphere heavily dominated by men, five women across party lines stand out as the most influential female politicians. Sonia Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Nirmala Sitharaman, Priyanka Gandhi, and Smriti Irani are the top female leaders of India as the country heads for elections, scheduled … Read more
By Ginés Muñoz Barcelona, Apr 15 (EFE).- Turning Barcelona into the European cricket capital is what Indian-origin Robert Masih has been dreaming of since he arrived in the city, almost by chance, 19 years ago. He started playing cricket with several Pakistani and Indian immigrants, like him, in the Parque de la Espana Industrial in … Read more
New Delhi, Apr 15 (EFE).- The Election Commission of India (EC) has launched a 24-hour surveillance plan to prevent potential clashes between elephants and humans in areas where such conflict is common, during the election period between Apr. 19 and June 1. “Areas of potential elephant movement have been mapped and polling stations in such … Read more
By Luis Miguel Pascual Paris, April 15 (EFE).- In the heart of Paris, Olivier Latry, a revered organist, remembers the profound connection he once shared with Notre Dame de Paris, ravaged by fire exactly five years ago. On the fifth anniversary of the catastrophic fire, Latry, like many others, reflects on the cathedral’s past and … Read more
Sports Desk, Apr 15 (EFE).- Arsenal conceded two late goals to lose to Aston Villa 0-2 at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, dealing a serious blow to their English Premier League title bid. Arsenal’s defeat was preceded by Liverpool’s shock 0-1 loss to Crystal Palace, which put Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in pole position in the … Read more
By Ujwala P and Rita Cardeira New Delhi, Apr 4 (EFE).- With general elections around the corner in India, the last few weeks have witnessed several movie releases that promote or support the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who appears favorite to secure a third term in power. The … Read more
New Delhi, Apr 12 (EFE).- The election campaign of a famous Bollywood actress and candidate of the ruling Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suffered a setback over accusations of having consumed beef, just a week before the country of over 1.4 billion people goes to the polls. The elections this time has been … Read more
