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| Puppeteers lead message of tolerance in Pakistan In the narrow alleys of a poor neighbourhood of the Pakistani city of Karachi, known for drugs, gang wars and low literacy rates, children are learning about peace, love and interfaith tolerance from string puppets. | | | Pakistani Christian girls targeted by Chinese as brides Muqadas Ashraf was just 16 when her parents married her off to a Chinese man who had come to Pakistan looking for a bride. Less than five months later, Muqadas is back in her home country, pregnant and seeking a divorce from a husband she says was abusive. | | | Thai King celebrates coronation with spectacular parade Thailand's newly crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn made a spectacular public appearance in front of his countrymen on Sunday, carried a top a golden palanquin by soldiers in ancient fighting uniforms in a procession through Bangkok's historic quarter. | | | Indian Army to induct 460 Russian-origin tanks The Indian Army will induct an additional 464 Russian-origin upgraded T-90 'Bhishma' main-battle tanks at a cost of Rs 13,448 crore in the 2022-2026 time frame to bolster its "shock and awe" capabilities on the western front, even as Pakistan is also discussing a deal with Russia for acquiring about 360 such tanks. | | | These 10 startups got funding from Ratan Tata He is an industrialist, philanthropist, former chairman of Tata Sons who now serves as its Chairman Emeritus and a serial investor. On Monday Tata invested in ride sharing company Ola Electric as a part of its Series A round. Here's a list of startups he has invested in so far. | | | Monarchs who hosted lavish coronations Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn's coronation over the weekend featured a 7.3-kg gold crown, and cost a staggering $31.4 million. A few other reigning monarchs who hosted lavish coronations. | | |
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