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‘Toxic waste at Bhopal gas tragedy site worrisome’
Bhopal, Nov 24: Thousands of tonnes of toxic chemical waste, remnants of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy in which over 3,000 people were killed, is still dangerously polluting the area, an expert has warned.
Satneesh Shadangi of the Bhopal…
NASA finding bolsters Indian theory on black hole
Bangalore, Nov 24: An Indian astrophysicist says the recent observation by NASA scientists of giant flares of X-rays from a black hole confirms his theory that the so-called black holes are not "true" black holes but actually ultra hot…
People of Assam see BJP as the only option: Minister
New Delhi, Nov 24: Newly-appointed Assam BJP unit chief and union minister Sarbananda Sonowal has said the people of Assam see his party as the only option for fast development of the state as they have already tried other parties,…
Odisha’s Tribal Women uphold age-old self-reliance
Jeypore, Nov 23: Every day, over 100 women in colourful attire are seen selling forest products, fresh vegetables, fruits and flowers in Jeypore town, the sub-divisional headquarters and nerve-centre of Koraput district, around 600 km from…
Demolishing the differentiation risk of Climate Terrorism in Paris
As the world approaches the beginning of the much awaited climate summit in Paris, the trail and trajectory of recent and potential terrorist attacks are looming large. The climate summit too is threatened by ongoing offensive by developed…
Nitish Kumar: Bihar’s ‘Mr Clean’ who humbled Narendra Modi
Patna, Nov 20: He studied to be an engineer but ended up embracing politics. And in a state where many politicians are detested, Nitish Kumar - who took oath on Friday as Bihar's chief minister - is widely recognized as a rare icon of…
Ventures in Infancy need Prime Minister’s Support: Nandan Nilekani
New Delhi, Nov 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi must support new ventures just like a large corporation needs its chief executive to give directions and nurture ideas to grow, says Nandan Nilekani, technocrat and co-founder of one of…
UAE’s Ajman Palace: Where Halal-Friendly is the USP
Ajman (UAE), Nov 20: This is one 'dry' place where guests are crowding to enjoy a unique concept in hospitality. Tucked away in the UAE's emirate of Ajman, the Ajman Palace Hotel takes pride in its halal-friendly tag.
Located on the…
World Toilet Day: Spotlight on Modi’s Sanitation Campaign at UN
United Nations, Nov 19: Wednesday could well have been called "Swachh Vishwa Abhiyan Din." It was observed at the UN and around the world as World Toilet Day, an observance to further sanitation where leaders spoke of Prime Minister…
Headley’s plea deal requires him to testify via video in Foreign Trials
Chicago, Nov 19: The attorney here for David Coleman Headley, a key plotter of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has confirmed that he is aware of an Indian court’s request for a video testimony by his client. Citing attorney-client…