56 per cent of NREGA jobs for women
By SREEPARNA CHAKRABARTY New Delhi: Despite widespread criticism of the Modi government’s handling of the rural employment guarantee scheme, there was some reason to cheer with […]
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Turkey and India set to rediscover a lost friendship
New Delhi : It was May 1984 when legendary Indian leader Indira Gandhi told me in an exclusive interview in New Delhi “we believe in building […]
India contributes to UN Peace Keeping Force in Cyprus: PM Narendra Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades at the joint press conference asserting that the India has contributed personnel […]
Venkaiah Naidu urges NGOs to back govt push on youth skill development
Hyderabad : Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday asked Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to join hands with the government to undertake skill development programmes for youth, […]
Success of democracy depends on how it protects minorities: Hamid Ansari
New Delhi : The crucial test of a true democracy is how it protects and respects the rights of minorities — both religious and political, […]
Human rights group demands India prosecute attacks over cows
NEW DELHI : A human rights group on Friday expressed concern over rising brutal attacks in India by self-appointed “cow protectors” against Muslims and lower […]
Amsterdam-born creative office brand ‘Spaces’ launches in India
New Delhi : Spaces, Amsterdam-born creative work space pioneer, has launched its first location in Gurugram. Located in Cyber City, the newly launched facility marks […]
Did you know organic farming and millets help restore soil ecosystem?
By Tarun Mittal With climate change wreaking havoc on agricultural land through increased temperature and water shortage, and the chemicals used in conventional farming practices […]
Sustainable business models can unlock significant economic opportunities in India
New Delhi : Companies can unlock significant economic opportunities worth US$1 trillion in India and US$12 trillion globally by 2030 if they pursue sustainable business models. […]
Arsenic-polluted water linked to cancer in India
By Medhavi Arora Patna : Millions of people in Bihar, India, are showing symptoms of arsenic poisoning, which can be linked to cancer, due to […]