Weak rays of early morning sun seep through the smoke rising from smouldering piles of dried dung, keeping flies away from the precious cattle. Children instinctively reach down for the white ash, a natural mosquito repellent, and rub it on their skin as women set to milking and men prepare for a long day seeking […]
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Wimbledon prize money rises 11.8 percent
LONDON: Wimbledon prize money will total $49.4 million for this year’s championships, a rise of 11.8 percent, the All England Club announced on Tuesday. The men’s and women’s singles champions will receive £2.35 million, £100,000 more than in 2018. Continuing a theme of recent years, organisers have again significantly raised prize money for early-round losers. […]
Making of a monarch: King’s image peppers Thailand ahead of coronation
It took $6,400 and a 12-hour drive for the local mayor to pick up the shrine and towering portrait of Thailand’s king which will stand in the centre of town — a small part of a massive palace publicity campaign for this weekend’s coronation. “Every government office across the country will do the same,” said […]
Money, money, money: the tycoon factor in India’s election
India’s tycoons are playing a pivotal role in the Asian giant’s most expensive election ever, from funding campaigns and tacit endorsements to being hot-button issues themselves. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s re-election bid has received huge financial backing from corporate India, raising fears about the integrity of the world’s largest democratic process, experts say. Meanwhile, Congress […]
Pushing the envelope: money politics mars Indonesian poll
Shanti Ramchand learned quickly what was expected when she began campaigning in Jakarta for Indonesia’s national parliament – distribute envelopes of cash at a small campaign event, and gift a motorcycle or an airconditioning unit to the community leader. Ramchand, an aspiring politician from the National Democrat Party, part of President Joko Widodo’s coalition, is […]
USA women’s soccer team says lawsuit about more than money
Members of the United States women’s soccer squad (USWNT) have told Reuters their lawsuit against the national federation alleging gender discrimination is not just about wages but also improving the sport for women participating in it at all levels. All 28 members of the squad were named as plaintiffs in the lawsuit, which was filed […]
Bollywood celebs caught asking for money to put political content on Twitter
Over 20 Indian actors and artist were agreed to spread political parties’ propaganda through their social media accounts for money. Bollywood actors including Vivek Oberoi, Shakti Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Amisha Patel, Mahima Chaudhary and Sonu Sood, and singers Kailash Kher, Abhijeet and Mika were caught on camera accepting the deal for spreading the agenda of […]
Infographic: Pakistan’s gross national income
Pakistan’s gross national income per capita has increased from $120 to $1,580 from 1965 to 2017, but it still ranks among the world’s lower-middle-income countries. The following infographic illustrates Pakistan’s gross national income per capita and also compares it with other countries.