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Russia Ukraine war: Videos of protesters chanting anti-war slogans have been circulated widely on social media with many praising the stern stand of Russians against their President.

Head to Russia for an enthralling experience

Russia is an onion-domed fairy tale that encompasses historic cities and artistic riches. If you are a globetrotter who is after walled fortresses and epic rain rides, then Russia is the place.

Crashed Russian jet not struck from outside: Investigator

The source declined to give more details but based his comments on the preliminary examination of the black boxes recovered from the Airbus A321 which crashed in the Sinai Peninsula on Saturday killing all 224 people on board.

First bodies delivered to Russia after Egypt plane crash

The crashed Airbus A321 plane, operated by Russian airline Kogalymavia, was carrying holidaymakers from the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh to St Petersburg when it crashed in the Sinai Peninsula on Saturday morning.

Is Japan only winner of G20 meeting?

Investors should note that potentially huge business deals are behind all this.

India, Japan to enhance currency swap facility: Sources

A proposal to enhance currency swap facility, to double it or even take it to USD 35 billion is likely to be discussed

Govt slams S&P's Math; rubbishes downgrade risks

A visibly upset economic affairs secretary Arvind Mayaram said that the maths behind this conclusion was "questionable" and was nothing short of crystal ball gazing.

PM arrives in Russia for G20 Summit

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived at St.Petersburg today to attend the eighth G20 Summit during which he is expected to push for a coordinated plan to avoid disruption in India.

PM Manmohan Singh leaves for G20 Summit

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday left for St. Petersburg, Russia to attend the G20 summit, He is expected to push for a co-ordinated plan to avoid disruption in india and other large developing economies.

Book Talk: Maid's tale of Catherine the Great

Before Catherine the Great became a powerful Russian ruler, she was a naive German princess invited to court in St Petersburg by her aunt, the Empress Elizabeth.

Penis graffiti dropped from Russian competition

A painting of a large penis on a bridge in Russia's second city St Petersburg has been dropped from the shortlist for an art prize, the organisers said.