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From Bangladesh to India, Cambodia and the Philippines, why has microfinance failed to live up to its promise?
Decades of experience suggest that credit alone has not delivered the transformation to economic independence
19 Aug 2026 8:59 am
Indian umpire in ICU after ball hits him in the face
An umpire was hospitalised after being struck on the side of his face by a powerful straight drive during a Delhi Premier League match, with local media reporting that he was admitted to an intensive care unit for observation.
18 Aug 2026 9:02 pm
India close in on victory in first Test against Sri Lanka
India took a big step towards victory in the first Test in Galle on Tuesday after their bowlers reduced Sri Lanka, chasing a daunting 372 to win, to 84-4 on day four.
18 Aug 2026 7:30 pm