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China Focus: New generation takes on mission of remembering Nanjing Massacre

BigNewsNetwork.com 

by Xinhua writers Bai Xu, Cheng Lu and Qiu Bingqing

NANJING, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- The second installment in Yang Xiaoyan's Nanjing Massacre book series is set in 1937 and follows Wu An, a 12-year-old boy who is sold to a Chinese soldier hoping to disguise himself as a father and a civilian to evade the Japanese troops and rejoin the fight.

"'An' literally means 'safe' in Mandarin, as I wanted him to be sa

​​Why standard motor insurance isn’t enough for EVs

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Electric vehicle (EV) insurance add-ons are crucial for comprehensive coverage. Zero Depreciation, Roadside Assistance, and Return to Invoice cover protect against high repair costs and total loss. Battery Protection safeguards the expensive EV battery, while specialized add-ons cover charging equipment. Choosing the right add-ons ensures peace of mind for EV owners.

Blown Off Course, Turbine Giant Orsted Seeks Second Wind

International Business Times 

Long dependent on fossil fuels before emerging a champion of offshore wind power, Danish company Orsted is now struggling to restore its business after dropping several major projects.

'No more cooked up stories': Sai Pallavi replies to rumors about her diet for Ramayana role

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Sai Pallavi refutes claims about her diet for the 'Ramayana' film. The actress denies adopting vegetarianism for the role of Sita. 'Ramayana' is a two-part adaptation of the epic. It stars Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Yash as Ravana. The film is produced by Namit Malhotra. Part one releases Diwali 2026 and part two Diwali 2027.

COP29: Advancing work for Climate Finance and for Climate-Adapted Agri-Food Systems

Inter Press Service 

Frustrations over the pace of climate action and the size of the finance target agreed in Baku are valid from the perspective of low-income countries, especially Small-Island Developing States (SIDS). It is also important to recognize that there has been real progress in some countries at the agri-food-nutrition-climate-water-nature-livelihoods intersection, and this seems to be particularly […]

Sixty percent of those killed in road accidents in 18-34 age group: Govt in Lok Sabha

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

India witnesses a staggering 1.78 lakh annual road accident deaths, with 60% of victims aged 18-34. Uttar Pradesh reports the highest number of fatalities overall, while Delhi leads among cities. The Road Transport Minister expressed concern over the disregard for traffic laws, citing instances of helmetless riding and red-light jumping.

India-UK free trade pact talks to resume by Jan-end

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

India and Britain will resume negotiations on a free trade agreement by the end of January, according to an Indian government source. Talks, which have been ongoing with interruptions for two years, were confirmed to restart in the "new year" by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office last month.