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Food Wastage in Developed Countries inexcusable: India
United Nations, Nov 4: In a world grappling with the hunger of millions, it was "inexcusable" that consumers in developed countries waste as much food as all of Sub-Saharan Africa produces every year, India said here on Monday. Speaking at…
Pakistan’s support for Terrorists threatens Kashmiri’s Human Rights: India
United Nations, Nov 4: Pakistan's continued support for terrorists in Kashmir is the main challenge to the human rights of the people of the state, India said Tuesday during three rounds of dueling statements by the two countries that…
Sonia leads march against Intolerance; BJP rejects allegations against Modi
New Delhi, Nov 4: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday led a protest march against forces of "bigotry and intolerance", and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "silence" on the issue. The BJP dismissed the allegation saying Modi…
A Year after Lok Sabha Battle, Churning in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, Nov 3: Just over a year after the BJP wiped out everyone else in the Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh, the panchayat polls have dealt a major blow to it and given a fresh lease of life to the BSP and the Samajwadi Party. The…
Indigenous Communities descended in Abode of clouds to discuss Food Cultures
Shillong, Nov 3: Indigenous communities from 58 countries have assembled in this mountainous state capital of Meghalaya to celebrate their food cultures and to discuss how to bring their knowledge and food production into modern times.…
Winning 10 Doubles Titles in a Year is Terrific for Sania: Vijay Amritraj
Mumbai, Nov 3: Remembered specially for his exploits at the 1974 US Open where he knocked out then French Open champion and World No.4 Bjorn Borg, Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj couldn't refrain from praising Sania Mirza for her…
Need to check Migration of Tribals from Odisha
By Neel Achary: Migration of tribals is a major concern that the state has been facing for many decades. Despite implementation of the welfare schemes by the central government as well as state government, the migration has been seen…
Lalu Scores Double Century of addressing Poll Rallies
Patna, Nov 3: Lalu Prasad, the irrepressible chief of the RJD, has set a record of sorts by addressing over 200 election rallies across the state in his inimitable style during the ongoing staggered Bihar election. Lalu, in fact, is far…
India has 75-125 Nuclear Weapons: US Report
Washington, Nov 3: Suggesting that India has a sizeable nuclear weapons effort, a US think tank estimated India's nuclear arsenal at around 75-125 weapons made from weapon-grade plutonium and perhaps some thermonuclear weapons.
"India…
Slow advance towards Development Goals, or lumbering inertia?
Title: The Turn of the Tortoise: The Challenge and Promise of India's Future; Author: T.N. Ninan
Countries, when they reach a certain level of (say per capita income of around $6,000) and development (some spectacular high-technology…