Ties with Kabul
‘Great Games’ was used to describe the fierce fight by rival powers for spheres of influence in the unforgiving swathes of South-Central Asia (modern day Afghanistan), at the crossroads of civilisations.
‘Great Games’ was used to describe the fierce fight by rival powers for spheres of influence in the unforgiving swathes of South-Central Asia (modern day Afghanistan), at the crossroads of civilisations.
Caroline Rowett, British Deputy High Commissioner in Chandigarh, on Tuesday met with Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria at Punjab Raj Bhavan to discuss various areas of collaboration between Punjab, the Union Territory of Chandigarh, and the United Kingdom.
The term “Great Games” (inspired by the French term Le grand jeu suggesting risk, chance and deception) was coined in the 19th century to frame the rivalry between the competing British and Russian Empires over dominating Asia.
Britain’s workforce crisis has reached alarming proportions, with millions trapped in a cycle of unemployment or underemployment.
The sentencing of 45 pro-democracy campaigners in Hong Kong under its controversial National Security Law signifies a turning point in the former British colony’s political and legal history.
Alexander Zverev took a nasty tumble midway through the second set of his match against Cameron Norrie but recovered to defeat the home hope in straight sets while Ben Shelton survived his third five-setter of the fortnight to reach the fourth round at The Wimbledon on Saturday.
Multiple-time winner Novak Djokovic was not at his best on Thursday at Wimbledon, but he found a way to reach the men's singles third round after surviving a tough encounter against British wildcard Jacob Fearnley.
Suank admitted his party's defeat in an acceptance speech after retaining his Richmond and Northallerton seat.
British No. 1 Jack Draper secured his maiden ATP Tour title with a resilient comeback against Italy's Matteo Berrettini, winning 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 at Stuttgart Open, here on Sunday.
The decision by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to call a national election for July 4 is a bold and risky manoeuvre, given the precarious position of his Conservative Party.
