Salimah Shivji

1 week ago | cbc.ca | Salimah Shivji

The months leading up to the launch of Axiom Mission 4, a private space flight to the International Space Station carrying four astronauts from four different countries, were filled with intense preparation at the company's base in Houston. For the crew's pilot, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the anticipation grew exponentially as he prepared to become the first Indian to go to space in 41 years.

3 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Salimah Shivji

WorldWhen Virat Kohli, one of India's greatest cricketers, realized his 17-year dream of winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) title with his longtime team the ​​Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the moment brought tears to his eyes.

3 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Salimah Shivji

WorldEleven people were killed and scores more injured after a stampede outside a cricket stadium in Bengaluru, in India's southern Karnataka state, where fervent fans had gathered to celebrate the first-ever Indian Premier League title win for the city's team. Thousands gathered outside stadium in Bengaluru to celebrate team's 1st cricket titleSalimah Shivji · CBC News · Posted: Jun 04, 2025 11:23 AM EDT | Last Updated: 7 minutes agoTraffic police make way for an ambulance near the M.

3 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Salimah Shivji

Under a punishing midday sun, Devabhai Sawadiya slowly rakes the salt pan that has been in his family for generations. It's quiet around him, except for the sweeping motions of his salt broom and the soft, clinking sound of dishes being washed nearby. That's a new development. For years, there used to be loud, sputtering diesel machines running constantly to pump out the salty brine stuck underground, which the farmers then spread out into the square fields to evaporate and produce salt crystals.

1 month ago | businessandamerica.com | Salimah Shivji

As the world waited with bated breath, the ceasefire between India and Pakistan — two nuclear-armed powers that looked increasingly willing to engage in an all-out war — appeared to be holding into Sunday. That’s despite the U.S.-brokered truce’s shaky start, which saw explosions and sirens ring out over towns in contested Kashmir only hours after the ceasefire was declared Saturday as senior officials from both India and Pakistan accused each other of violating the terms of the agreement.