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Rani Lakshmibai: The Diplomat-Warrior Queen’s Journey From Royalty to Revolution
November 15, 2023
The Rani of Jhansi, renowned for her valiant resistance against the British during the Revolt of 1857, has become a symbol of courage and resilience etched into the cultural fabric of India.
i2Global: Redefining EdTech Through Human-Assisted Tech-Enabled Teaching Excellence
November 15, 2023
Revolutionizing Education: i2Global’s Human-Assisted Tech-Enabled Learning Approach
India Becomes Largest Source Of International Students In US
November 15, 2023
Indian students now constitute over 25% of the one million-plus foreign students studying in the US, with a remarkable 63% increase in Indian graduate students, totaling 165,936 during the same period.
Indian Armed Forces Exploring Opportunities For Recruitment Of Transgender Person
November 15, 2023
A joint study group, convened by the Principal Personnel Officers Committee (PPOC), has been established to deliberate on the implementation of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, within the armed forces.
Syntellect Expands Operations In Partnership With Kenya Women Microfinance Bank PLC (KWFT)
November 15, 2023
As Syntellect ventures into the Kenyan market, its focus lies in comprehending the essential housing infrastructure issues and the unique challenges lenders encounter when serving the underbanked.
Unlocking Resilience: How Urban Land Patterns Can Mitigate Weather Extremes
November 15, 2023
In a groundbreaking study, scientists from the universities of Delaware and Wyoming in the US have revealed that the layout of a city, known as the urban land pattern, could play a pivotal role in reducing population exposure to future weather extremes.
Chikungunya Vaccine Ixchiq Receives Regulatory Nod from US FDA
November 15, 2023
In a groundbreaking move, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for the world’s first vaccine targeting chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus.
Bal Diwas 2023: Everything You Need To Know About History & Significance Of Children’s Day
November 14, 2023
The tradition of observing November 14 as Children’s Day was established in 1957 through a government notice, highlighting the visionary approach Pandit Nehru had for the nation’s children.
Know About Recent Developments In COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines By WHO
November 14, 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated guidance on the treatment of COVID-19, offering the latest and most reliable advice for managing the disease.
Greenland’s Polar Bears: 20,000-Year Population Decline With Rising Temperatures
November 14, 2023
According to Westbury, the decrease in sea ice, driven by increasing sea temperatures, results in fewer seals—the primary food source for polar bears.
Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: Rescue Efforts Underway To Evacuate 40 Laborers
November 14, 2023
The ongoing rescue mission to evacuate 40 labourers trapped inside an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi entered its third day on Tuesday.
Delhi Engulfs In Toxic Smog, PM Levels Rise Due To Crackers
November 13, 2023
A dense and hazardous smog enveloped Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and their surrounding areas on Monday morning after residents violated the Supreme Court’s ban on fireworks during Diwali.
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While mass vaccinations were launched to protect lives, it also yielded a positive economic impact while international economies were drowning in recession. By manufacturing and administering vaccines, the country reduced the healthcare system's burden and prevented a loss of USD 18.3 billion.
"While pregnancy should be a time of immense hope and positive experience for all women, it is tragically still a shockingly dangerous experience for millions around the world," said the World Health Organisation Chief while presenting data on maternal deaths worldwide.
Spearheading the force in nearly 69 anti-insurgency operations in which at least 21 terrorists were killed, Sinha's policing system spoke volumes in Jammu and Kashmir. Here's all you need to know about the first woman officer to serve as the IG of four sectors of the CRPF.
During the pandemic, the state had directed factories to permit women to work night shifts with their consent. In a positive step, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly has now passed a bill enabling women the right to work during their preferred hours of the day.
Kothur G. Manjunatha, a Mulbagal MLA who had previously been disqualified, was urged by the Supreme Court on Thursday to appeal against the decision of the caste verification committee that he belonged to the 'Bairagi' caste, which is considered to be among the Other Backward Classes.
In a first in the Supreme Court's history, the court utilised AI and NLP technology to transcript the arguments and hearings. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said that such a permanent record would be a huge resource for judges, lawyers, and law students.
The depletion of water bodies is an alarming issue across India, as ponds and wetlands are necessary to sustain various life forms. To revive the water bodies, Ramveer Tanwar, a native of Greater Noida and an engineering graduate, left his job, and he is now widely called the ‘Pond Man of India.’
The quality of education is majorly dependent on physical infrastructures such as the availability of electricity for digital education, adequate classrooms, and hygiene maintenance, among others. These facilities are maintained in most urban private and government schools, but rural students face most of the challenges.
The Indian Army's 60 Para Field Hospital has treated as many as 106 earthquake-affected victims in Turkey's Iskenderun, Hatay, till February 10. India had launched Operation Dost, To help Turkey with the rescue mission and medical aid. It is a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission with NDRF and Army teams reaching Turkey within hours of the disaster.
Several students and members of the state's unemployed association continued their protest on Sunday against various paper leak incidents in Dehradun. Section 144 was imposed in the state following mass protests which turned violent, and many protesters and police officers got injured. Protesters have demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into recruitment scams in Dehradun and the rescheduling of the exams.
The first meeting of Agriculture Deputies under India's G20 presidency began at Madhya Pradesh's Indore today. It will be a three-day event ending February 15, where issues such as climate intelligent initiatives, adoption of innovative technology by small farmers as well as agriculture market information systems, wheat initiatives, agriculture risk management, and reduction of food loss will be discussed in detail.
The research paper titled “Time Use Data: A Tool for Gendered Policy Analysis” revealed that women in the working age category of 15 to 60 years spend 7.2 hours on unpaid domestic work compared to 2.8 hours spent by men, indicating they have “time poverty".
In the video shared by ramanmann1974, farmers in Lithuania can be seen pouring milk on the ground to protest low purchase prices. As per the information, the price of milk has fallen from 47 cents/litre to 27 cents/litre against farmers' cost of 35 cents/litre. Since the video has been shared, many Twitter users shared their reactions. “The price of full cream milk is 66 per litre today . By the end of this year it would reach around 80. Gonna be out of reach of common people. I hope the Govt of India approves import of milk produce,” one Indian user commented.
The anti-encroachment drive in New Delhi's Mehrauli continued for the fifth consecutive day on February 14 amid heavy police and paramilitary forces deployment. A large number of locals whose structures were declared illegal held a protest and created a commotion while demanding the action to be stopped. In the video shared by @DineshKumarLive, many residents can be seen holding hands and standing in front of their building to protest. They alleged that they have been living there for many years and why they allowed the construction of the building in the first place when it was illegal?
Join the kind community @efgorg Recently, a video shared by @pettownindia went viral on the internet. In the video a man can be seen carrying a little puppy in his backpack on a local train. The puppy was comfortably sleeping inside the bag, and moments later it woke up and looked around with its puppy eyes. The video has gained a lot of heartwarming comments. Thank you for sharing this video with the world. Kindly follow the link to support- https://bit.ly/3D4a9oA
A report by Infosys Knowledge Institute says that companies that increased their (employee) retention over the last three years saw a 75 percent growth in revenue and 77 percent profit.
Cyclone Gabrielle, which reached New Zealand on February12, resulted in huge damage in the country, including landslides and high winds that left four people dead and displaced thousands from their homes. As per the latest information, Cyclone Gabrielle weakened and moved away from New Zealand on Wednesday, however, residents in hard-hit areas have been asked to conserve water and food because of fears of shortages after New Zealand on February 14 declared a national state of emergency.
The World Health Organization(WHO) is deploying expert teams and flights with medical supplies to Turkey and Syria after the devastating earthquake. While sharing this video on Twitter, WHO wrote, “This is not an ordinary cargo, it carries 37 metric tons of life-saving- critical trauma kits, medical supplies, medicines to be distributed to health facilities in #Türkiye & #Syria. @WHO has released $16+ million from the Contingency Fund for Emergencies for the response.”
Two American fighter jets, the F-35A Lighting and F-35A joint strike fighter made their debut at the five day aerospace and defense exhibition at Air Force station Yelahanka during Aero India Show 2023. Journalist @BeenaKhemani, shared visuals of the flying demonstration of one fighter jet, on her Twitter account. Aero India 2023 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bengaluru on February 13.
The canteen remains open from 1 am to 7 am at night when travellers who find themselves lost in the city wander in search of food. As a majority of hotels in the city are closed during late night, people have now started relishing the snacks at their canteen.
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In the video shared by @CouncilCricket, Cambodian wheelchair cricket players can be seen practicing for the upcoming Divyang wheelchair cricket world Cup 2023. It will showcase the incredible talent and determination of physically challenged athletes as they compete against top teams from around the globe for the title of world champion. The event will be held from 1-10 April, 2023 at JS Patel cricket ground, Gandhinagar Gujarat.
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In a video from Delhi’s Nagar, shared by @arbabali_jmi, several people can be seen sitting on the floor after the government demolished more than 50 houses yesterday. “The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) demolished close to 50 houses in Jamia Nagar. More than 300 people have been rendered homeless,” he captioned the video. Earlier, a notice was issued urging residents to vacate their jhuggis and even pucca houses built on government land, however, the residents alleged that they are not illegally occupying the area as they have been residing on the land for years.
A video shared by @ramanmann1974, shows the condition of the road at Chandigarh UT Secretariat where around 81 eucalyptus trees were uprooted. While sharing the video, the user wrote, “the reason given is that "these trees were a danger to the babus" ! This is bizarre, such frivolous excuses”. “Eucalyptus sucks too much groundwater,” a user commented. “So, you cut 20 year old trees,” @ramanmann1974 replied.
As of 2023, the coffee plantation has been completed on around 100 acres of land. To promote this initiative, Chhattisgarh Government is also setting up Bastar Cafe and this is attracting coffee lovers.
