Penury grant for ex-servicemen, widows enhanced
9New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The government has enhanced the penury grant to non-pensioner ex-servicemen and widows to Rs 4,000 per month from the existing…Read more
Highest number of stunted children, child workers in India: Report
India now has the highest number of children stunted due to malnutrition -- 48.2 million, equivalent to the population of Colombia, as per the latest…Read more
This summer, how about a trip back to childhood with the 'Pied Piper of Hamelin' (Travelogue, with i
Hamelin (Germany), June 6 (IANS) So your kids' summer vacations are on and all you have are clichéd holiday destinations to go to. How about a journey…Read more
The Secret of Jahanara Begum (Exclusive extract from 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness')
(One of the most anticipated novels of 2017, "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness" will hit the bookstands across India on Tuesday, June 6. The novel…Read more
Fewer Indians use tobacco, but country still world's No. 2 consumer, producer
Fewer Indians used tobacco in 2015-16 than a decade ago, but only China consumes and produces more tobacco, keeping cancer rates high, according to…Read more
First pollution early warning system aims to cut deaths, health hazards
The first monitoring and early warning system in India was launched on May 12 in Ahmedabad, with the hope that it will reduce the health impacts and…Read more
Actor Vikram charged with culpable homicide in model Sonika's death
Kolklata, May 30 (IANS) Actor Vikram Chatterjee, who was previously accused of rash and negligent driving, has been charged with culpable homicide…Read more
No uptake for rooftop solar in Indian cities
India might be playing a leadership role in bringing the world together for the International Solar Alliance, but it is struggling with the adoption…Read more
Maternal education programmes could improve child learning: Study
Literacy programmes for mothers can not only improve their own learning skills but also impact their children's education, a recent study has found.…Read more
The global journey of curry - with some receipes thrown in
Book: Curry: A Global History; Author: Colleen Taylor Sen; Publisher: Speaking Tiger; Price: Rs 399; Pages: 144
Curry, in the culinary lexicon,…Read more