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Nepal disaster: Four lessons India, China, and Nepal must learn Subscriber Only
Responsible governance of the fragile Himalayan region needs a reimagination of the borderland. An expert explains.
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Why the Nepal floods are a warning for the Himalayas, and India Subscriber Only
The devastating flash floods in Nepal are just the latest reminder of the vulnerability of the Himalayan region to similar natural disasters — from Kedarnath in 2013 to Dharali last year.
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Pakistan cricket seeks fielding coach on LinkedIn, fans react with nepotism jokes
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LinkedIn is usually where companies turn to when they want to announce vacancies, but a recent job post from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has caught the internet’s attention for a very different reason. On August 31, the PCB advertised a vacancy for a fielding coach for Pakistan’s men’s national team, covering both red- and white-ball cricket.
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