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Sudhir Patwardhan's tireless documenting of Mumbai's people and places
It is impossible for Mumbaikars not to glimpse themselves or someone they know in Patwardhan's oeuvre
 "Sudhir Patwardhan's tireless documenting of Mumbai's people and places")
New form of insulin may improve clinical delivery of drug for diabetics
The researchers synthesised an insulin analogue called glycoinsulin, and demonstrated that it can also lower blood glucose levels in preclinical studies
World Bank lowers Pak growth rate at 2.4% in FY20 on tight monetary policy
"Pakistan's growth is expected to rise to 3 per cent in the next fiscal year after bottoming out at 2.4 per cent in FY2019-20, which ends June 30," the World Bank said
 "World Bank lowers Pak growth rate at 2.4% in FY20 on tight monetary policy")
US, Iran step back from the brink of war but West Asia still on edge
Speaking from the White House, Trump seemed intent on deescalating the crisis, which spiraled after he authorized the targeted killing last week of Iran's top general, Qassem Soleimani
 "US, Iran step back from the brink of war but West Asia still on edge")
South China Sea: Indonesia president visits islands also claimed by China
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, accompanied by top military officials, toured Natuna Islands on a naval ship in a move designed to send a message to Beijing
 "South China Sea: Indonesia president visits islands also claimed by China")
Benjamin Netanyahu warns of 'resounding blow' if Iran attacks Israel
"Anyone who attacks us will receive a resounding blow," the premier told a Jerusalem conference after Iran launched a salvo retaliatory missile strikes on bases used by US troops in Iraq
 "Benjamin Netanyahu warns of 'resounding blow' if Iran attacks Israel")
Pak set to miss 4% GDP growth on weak industries, agriculture performance
In the case of Gross Domestic Product, the report noted that the revised estimates for the kharif season suggest that the production of important crops is likely to fall short of target for FY20
 "Pak set to miss 4% GDP growth on weak industries, agriculture performance")
UAE launches multi-entry tourist visas valid for 5 years for all countries
"The new tourist visa will be valid for 5 years and can be used for multiple entries and is open for all nationalities," the Dubai Media Office wrote
 "UAE launches multi-entry tourist visas valid for 5 years for all countries")
Pak will not allow its soil to be used for any regional conflict: Qureshi
Soleimani, 62, the head of Iran's elite al-Quds force and architect of its regional security apparatus, was killed in a US drone strike in Baghdad on Friday, sparking fears of a new war in West Asia
 "Pak will not allow its soil to be used for any regional conflict: Qureshi")
Saudi calls for calm after 'very dangerous' escalation in US-Iran tensions
"It's certainly a very dangerous moment," Prince Faisal told reporters in Riyadh
 "Saudi calls for calm after 'very dangerous' escalation in US-Iran tensions")
US-Iran war could lead to rise in crude prices, threaten Gulf oil exports
If the US killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani on Friday leads to conflict between Washington and Tehran, oil facilities could be targeted in Gulf states
Trump threatens 'very big' sanctions on Iraq, refuses withdrawal of troops
The Iraqi Parliament on Sunday voted to expel the US troops from its territory which have been there to help the Iraq dispensation fight the Islamic State terror group
 "Trump threatens 'very big' sanctions on Iraq, refuses withdrawal of troops")
'Million-strong' homage for Soleimani brings Tehran to a standstill
Young and old were packed shoulder-to-shoulder in the streets, including women dressed in black-clad chadours and others wearing loose-fitting hijabs
 "'Million-strong' homage for Soleimani brings Tehran to a standstill")
General Esmail Ghaani steps out of Soleimani's shadow to lead Iran proxies
The Quds Force is part of the 125,000-strong Revolutionary Guard, a paramilitary organization that answers only to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
 "General Esmail Ghaani steps out of Soleimani's shadow to lead Iran proxies")
Adidas Ultraboost 20: A performance powerhouse for athletes
The legendary Boost midsole is noticeably more concentrated and perhaps slightly trimmed
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Louis Vuitton plans to shut its high-end store in Hong Kong amid protests
The international retailer plans to shut its shop in the financial hub's Times Square mall after its landlord, Wharf Real Estate Investment Corporation, refused to lower the rent
 "Louis Vuitton plans to shut its high-end store in Hong Kong amid protests")
Australia PM postpones 4-day India visit over bushfires crisis back home
He was scheduled to hold extensive bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the visit beginning January 13
 "Australia PM postpones 4-day India visit over bushfires crisis back home")
Two new Indian beers demonstrate that 'strong' needn't be unsubtle
Two new beers defy the stereotype of 'strong' beers being crude tipples suitable only for quick inebriation
 "Two new Indian beers demonstrate that 'strong' needn't be unsubtle")
What to expect at the country's biggest art event, India Art Fair 2020
In a depressed market, the Indian art world's big annual event will play safe instead of cutting-edge, pretty rather than zany
 "What to expect at the country's biggest art event, India Art Fair 2020")
Woman can't be forced to work when she takes care of child: Delhi court
The stern message for the estranged husband came from Judge Ajay Goel, who took note of the fact that the woman, despite being well-qualified, had to quit her lucrative job to take care of her son
 "Woman can't be forced to work when she takes care of child: Delhi court")