Cyrus Mistry, Ramdarash Mishra among Sahitya Akademi award winners
Novelist Cyrus Mistry and poet Ramdarash Mishra were among the winners of Sahitya Akademi award announced here on Thursday.
Six books of short stories, six...
In the heart of Europe’s ‘terrorist hub’, youth alienation keeps nerves on edge
>h4>Molenbeek (Belgium)
To a casual visitor, this province of Brussels may look like any other - a bit run down in parts, but largely having...
Forgot that car key again? Check for early signs of dementia
When 36-year-old Latha could not any more take the embarrassment of daily episodes of forgetfulness - recalling where she kept her money or forgot...
Obama thanks Modi for India’s critical role in climate deal
Washington, Dec 16
US President Barack Obama called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to thank him for his positive role and leadership in...
Climate change brews multi-challenges for tea (Dec 15 is International Tea Day)
By Azera Parveen Rahman
Guwahati, Dec 15 - In the backdrop of the just-concluded COP21 talks in Paris, as nations across the world discussed...
Recently Deceased Hema Upadhyay was excited about her upcoming US exhibition
New Delhi/Mumbai, Dec 14 - A day after the bodies of Mumbai artist Hema Upadhyay and her lawyer, Harish Bhambani were found in a...
Encourage electric cremation at cremation ground near Taj Mahal, SC tells UP
New Delhi, Dec 15 - The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to encourage the people to opt for electric crematorium...
‘Dangal’ experience changed my life: Kashmiri actor Zaira Wasim
New Delhi, Dec 13
Zaira Wasim, who was unknown a few months ago, has now become a household name in her native Kashmir after landing...
World Bank is ready to help countries implement climate pact
Washington, Dec 13
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim on Saturday welcomed the historic global climate agreement reached in Paris, saying the World Bank was...