At a time when millions of people are taking to the streets, joining the wave of global climate strikes and demonstrations spreading around the world, with generations demanding urgent action on the escalating ecological emergency from governments and institutions, the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Environmental Photographer of the Year contest shows the devastating impact climate change has on humans and wildlife around the world. The Environmental Photographer of the Year award, which is supported by the UN Environment, Arup, and Olympus UK, "exists to inspire change from political leaders, decision makers, and the general public." Keep scrolling to see the powerful winning photos from this year's contest.
The RSS criticised the previous UPA government at the centre and National Conference-Congress coalition government in the state for allowing Rohingyas to settle down in Jammu,
High prices of raw material is playing havoc.
Announcing several measures to give a boost to the nanotechnology sector in Karnataka, Science and Technology Minister Anand V Asnotikar on Thursday said the government is mulling a policy for promotion of this rapidly developing field in the state.
With a breakthrough elusive, government sources said the Delhi Police has obtained vital leads.
The former models have been married for 17 years.
Lionel Messi scored a penalty for the third Champions League game in a row with the Spaniards maintaining their winning start to the group stage.
He said the nationalist forces were "on the verge of taking over the country", which is why the Gujarat elections could make a difference.
Once the envy of the world, these nations are now posing a threat to the world economy.
Bollywood pays their last respects to the Legend.
It may just be a well-crafted strategy by Vijay Mallya to sail through the current crisis
In the second part of the series on real estate investments in and around various hotspots in India we take a look at the Yamuna Expressway. Estatelister.com gives five reasons why the Yamuna Expressway will not turn out to be a multi-bagger in the next five years.
Low-cost carrier SpiceJet Ltd on Friday said it expects to resolve settlement disputes with its lessors shortly.
Mandatory hallmarking of gold would be a positive in making the gold market more organised. Mandatory hallmarking would come into effect from January 15, 2020, with a one-year transition period for trade to sell existing inventories. Experts also expect more policy measures next year to bring in more transparency in terms of gold as an asset class.
India began the year on 97 in FIFA rankings, but after two wins, four draws and seven losses, the country ended 2019 at 108
Bangladesh will host Australia for two Tests in October in the first series between the two countries in nine years, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Sunday.
Reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway steered clear of the field with another dominating victory over Jan Krzysztof Duda Poland.
Africa's oil map is on the verge of dramatic transformation with the emergence of the breakaway Republic of South Sudan as the world's newest nation on July 9, but India's ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) seems to have successfully managed the geostrategic transition in surprising cooperation with its chief rival, the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC).
Last week, it was reported that Sharif is on the verge of a kidney failure and doctors have recommended to shift him to a hospital immediately.
He flew down to Mumbai as a Congress troubleshooter with a mission to save the wobbly coalition government in Karnataka, but minister D K Shivakumar hardly found any support from the Maharashtra unit of his party in his task and was sent packing to his home state.
Pakitsan President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday returned to Karachi from Dubai, where he had gone almost a fortnight ago to seek treatment for a heart condition, triggering rampant speculation that he might be on the verge of resigning.
The United States on Saturday announced that from April 3 it will temporarily suspend the 'premium processing' of H-1B visas that allowed some companies to jump the queue as part of its efforts to clear the backlog.
Private hospitals, especially smaller standalone ones, are staring at a crisis that they were not prepared for. Analysts say larger corporate chains have to brace up for at least six months for business to return to normal.
Spanish reports say a two-year-deal is set to be inked
World Champion Viswanthan Anand had to find some brilliant resources but in the end the Indian ace found them all to hold nemesis Levon Aronian of Armenia in the fourth round of Tal memorial international chess tournament in Moscow.
The post read that the victim was shocked and on the verge of committing suicide due to frequent harassment by the 22-year-old college student.
'The fatal mistake for the USSR was the invasion of Afghanistan.' 'Quite possibly the fatal mistake for the Chinese empire is the assault on Ladakh,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan.
Real will ease the pain by retaining their Champions League title, their only hope of salvaging a disappointing season.
'This government has made it compulsory to teach some languages that have died.' 'You can't keep languages alive by making them compulsory.'
China's surplus foreign exchange reserves and India's long-term fund requirement complement each other.
Paatal Lok is definitely a must watch show. The credit for its success goes to the writers who enthralled us with their unique characters, but also to the wonderful band of actors who grabbed the opportunity to showcase their frightening raw talent, notes Aseem Chhabra.
Experts say foreign investor sentiment was bolstered by the US Federal Reserve's decision to go slow with interest rate hikes and hopes of political stability.
Chasing 310 to level the two-match series, the tourists, aided by fine knocks from Brad Haddin (55) and Mitchell Johnson (40 not out), were home courtesy a four by Pat Cummins.
According to a survey by community platform LocalCircles, early-stage start-ups, funding dependent start-ups and many small businesses will soon be fighting for survival as the spurt in coronavirus cases hits them hard.
Active participation in multilateral co-operation can be India's response to China's growing economic presence.
All you must know about the young batting sensation now on the verge of playing for India
By ditching his uncle, the towering Sharad Pawar, and taking his party to the verge of a split, has Ajit Pawar over-reached? asks N Suresh.
Under-fire Jose Mourinho had been on the verge of delivering the perfect response to his critics on Saturday with Manchester United closing in on a second consecutive comeback win, at the home of his old club Chelsea to boot.
The Indian men went down to the United States of America 1-3 on Thursday and are now on the verge of going out of medal contention in the World Team Chess championship in Ningbo, China.
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