Modi to lead 11th International Yoga Day celebrations from Visakhapatnam

The stage is set for the 11th International Day of Yoga to be celebrated with grandeur on June 21, with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the national event from Visakhapatnam, Andhra......

'Allahabad Rape Judgment Will Be Reversed'

'If it is not reversed, it will set a dangerous precedent.' Photograph: ANI Photo   On March 17, the Allahabad high court, in a ruling delivered by Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra, watered......

What AAP, BJP, Cong Overlook in Delhi Polls

Delhi's crime rate against women stood at 144.4 in 2022 -- the highest among all states and Union Territories. IMAGE: Polling staff carrying electronic voting machines and other election materials......

Delhi world's most polluted capital city again: Report

Bihar's Begusarai emerged as the world's most polluted metropolitan area while Delhi was identified as the capital city with the poorest air quality, according to a new report. IMAGE: An anti-smog......

Seshadri Ramkumar recognised for textile research

The International Conference on Performance Wear and Functional Textiles presented the Technical Textiles Accomplishment Award to Professor Seshadri Ramkumar of Texas Tech University. Ramkumar......

How dangerous is plastic packaging?

After recognising its adverse health effects, the govt has now dismissed its own lab reports to conclude that the evidence against plastic is insufficient, says Nitin Sethi. Image: FSSAI in its......

India must ban asbestos urgently

Among the most deprived communities in India live and work under asbestos roofs.The National Institute for Health and Family Welfare estimates exposure to asbestos has resulted in higher incidence......

With $2 bn in charity, Jeff Bezos is top donor of 2018

Here are the top 10 philanthropists of 2018! Yes, you heard it right! Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO, tops 2018's Philanthropy 50 list, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy's list of those giving......