International Mountain Day is observed every year on 11 December | Image Source: un.org International Mountain Day is observed every year on 11 December. As the name suggests, the day is observed to encourage the suitability of habitats in mountainous regions. Further, it highlights the importance of sustainable development of in mountains. The Day is … Read more
To fight economic inequality, female dependency on relationships and gender-based violence, female education is critical. Image Source: GULSHAN KHAN/AFP via Getty Images Despite the advances that have been made against HIV, the world has 37 million people living with HIV. And 680,000 people died from AIDS-related causes in 2020. While the prevention of mother to … Read more
As many as 55 films across the world will be showcased under the World Panorama Section of 52nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) this year. The nine-day film festival, being organized in both hybrid and virtual formats, is being held in Goa during November 20 – 28, 2021. The synopses of the films can … Read more
Every edition of the International Film Festival of India pays a tribute to the stalwarts that the film industry lost. The Homage section of the 52nd IFFI will salute the veterans we lost in the recent past. The festival will showcase films of Bertrand Tavernier, Christopher Plummer, Jean-Claude Carriere and Jean-Paul Belmondo. The 52nd IFFI will showcase the … Read more
Image of Bhagwan Birsa Munda | source: By India Post, Government of India Birsa Munda (15 November 1875 – 9 June 1900) was an Indian tribal freedom fighter, religious leader, and folk hero who belonged to the Munda tribe. He initiated and maintained tribal movement in the area, currently Jharkhand, in the late 19th century. His … Read more
“This story was originally published by ProPublica.” Some children who were evacuated from Afghanistan and are being cared for at a Chicago shelter for immigrant minors have hurt themselves, harmed other children or threatened staff. Others have tried to escape or talked about wanting to die. Some have required psychiatric hospitalization. These events at the … Read more
World Food Day was celebrated every year on 16 October, across the world. It is observed to raise awareness of the issues behind poverty and hunger. It is celebrated widely by many other organizations to raise awareness about hunger and food security, including the World Food Programme and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. HISTORY … Read more
15 October in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 15 October is the birth anniversary of Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar, Shankar Jaikishan, Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, Mira Nair, Raman Singh, and Prannoy Roy. 15 October is also observed as the death anniversary of Deviprasad Rai Chaudhuri, and Sai Baba … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to one of its type Hindi poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar on his birth anniversary, saying his poems that showed the way to the country and society will remain a source of inspiration for every generation. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “राष्ट्रकवि रामधारी सिंह दिनकर जी … Read more
Eating well takes money – and also time, wise choices, and cooking skills. Nicolas Asfouri/AFP via Getty Images The COVID-19 pandemic has caused price spikes for corn, milk, beans, and other commodities, but even before the pandemic, about 3 billion people could not afford even the cheapest options for a healthy diet. A recent analysis … Read more
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today emphasised the need to remember one’s roots and always be respectful towards one’s mother, mother tongue, motherland and native place. Addressing the gathering at Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar after releasing the book titled – ‘Neelimarani – My Mother, My Hero’, Shri Naidu called for extensive use of … Read more
The theme of International Day of Forests 2021 | Source: FAO 21 March is observed annually as the International Day of Forests. It is aimed to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests, and trees outside forests, for the benefit of current and future generations. It also encourages the countries to undertake … Read more
Flag of the United Nations|Source: wikipedia.org The digital economy is transforming the world of work. Over the past decade, expansion in broadband connectivity, cloud computing, and data have led to the proliferation of digital platforms, which have penetrated several sectors of the economy and societies. Since early 2020, the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have … Read more
In accordance with Global Tuberculosis Report 2020, the TB incidence rate in India is 193 per 100,000 population and accounts for 27% of Drug-resistant TB cases.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo. Source: Deccan Herald While still reeling under tremendous impact from COVID-19, the Indian economy is expected to contract by 10.3 % in the year 2020 as per World Economic Outlook published by IMF this month. World Output is also projected to contract by 4.4% for this year. It is … Read more