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Three million Indians at risk from flooding by glacial lakes: Global study

Three million people in India are at risk of flooding caused by glacial lakes, the highest number of those exposed in the world, according to new study. IMAGE: The Neeti valley in the Himalayas.......

India slips to 131 in UN's human development index

India dropped one spot to 131 among 189 countries in the 2020 human development index, according to a report released by the United Nations Development Programme. IMAGE: Kindly note that this......

The winners of the International Landscape Photographer of the Year

The International Landscape Photographer of the Year has again delivered a truly awe-inspiring selection of highlights in its seventh year. From fairy-tale inspired forest shots to beautifully......

India slips 5 spots to 141 on Global Peace Index 2019

Iceland retained the top spot while Afghanistan is now the least peaceful country in the world. IMAGE: In March 2018, nine Central Reserve Police Force personnel were killed after Maoists blasted......

Want to be happy? Try moving to Finland

If you want to be happy, move to Finland. The World Happiness Report published on Wednesday ranked 156 countries by happiness levels, based on factors such as life expectancy, social support......

India, EFTA sign $100-billion free trade pact

Domestic customers will get access to high-quality Swiss products such as watches, chocolates, biscuits, and clocks at lower prices as India will phase out customs duties under its trade pact with......

Which country has the world's 'most powerful' passport?

India, which was listed 78th last year, has improved its ranking, figuring at 75th position with a visa-free score of 51 Image: The skyline of Singapore's central business district. Photograph:......

The storm from Panama

As people struggle with effects of globalisation, political & business leaders need to realise what is legal may not be moral anymore, notes Claude Smadja The list of casualties is already quite......

Planning a trip? Mumbai is the 6th best city to travel

Image: Women pose for a street photographer (not pictured) in front of Taj Mahal Hotel. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters Lonely Planet has also published a list of top 10 countries to visit......

Switzerland best place for older adults, India a dismal 71st!

The report found that 28 per cent of people over 65 in India are receiving a pension. Around 30 per cent of men and 72 per cent of women over 60 are fully dependent on others. Image: A view of......

Magnus Carlsen's Last Gambit

A title match requires months of preparation and pulling out of other events, putting together a team of seconds, etc. Carlsen just says he lacks the motivation to do this again. IMAGE: World......

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams continue winning spree

IMAGE: Dronavalli Harika in pensive mood. Photograph: All India Chess Federation/Twitter Indian teams continued their winning run in the Open section of the 44th Chess Olympiad with all three......

PIX: Italy, Germany win easy; Poland hold England

IMAGE: Giacomo Raspadori celebrates scoring Italy's third goal with Moise Kean during the UEFA Group C qualifier against Lithuania, at Mapei stadium, Reggio Emilia, Italy, on Tuesday. Photograph:......

Fencer Bhavani aims to create history at Tokyo Olympics

'The Olympics is a very special competition and the most important for all the athletes so every match is going to be tough and everything is possible.' IMAGE: C A Bhavani Devi made history by......

Euro 2020: Meet the last 16 challengers

The European Championship is entering its knockout phase and the following is an overview of the remaining 16 teams:AUSTRIA Led by coach Franco Foda, Austria finished second, behind the......

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