New Delhi: The central government cancelled on Thursday the registration of Sabrang Trust run by social activist Teesta Setalvad. The ministry had earlier temporarily suspended the registration of the non-governmental organistaion under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) that governs the foreign funding of such groups. The ministry’s order saidContinue Reading
New Delhi: Nearly five women die every hour in India from complications developed during childbirth, with heavy blood loss caused by haemorrhage being a major factor, WHO has said. Nearly 45,000 mothers die due to causes related to childbirth every year in India which accounts for 17 per cent ofContinue Reading
New Delhi: Manipur’s two insurgent outfits Kuki National Organization (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF) on Wednesday joined in parleys with the Centre to bring lasting peace in their area of influence. The first round of talks was held here after the central government decided to hold tripartite talks betweenContinue Reading
In the olden days, the Christian nuns in Goa used egg whites to starch their clothes. They did not know what to do with the yolks, so they used them to make a sweet dish. Over time the instinctive cuisine evolved into a seven-layer dessert that came to be knownContinue Reading
Months after social media erupted in rage over Sabarimala temple’s long-held tradition of barring women of menstruating age for being ‘impure’, Odisha is celebrating the biological cycle that many consider taboo. Wednesday was the second day of the annual three-day Raja – pronounced Ro-jo – festival marked with fanfare byContinue Reading
Each one of them has challenged me and is challenging me to use the different talents God has given me for the welfare of othersContinue Reading
She is punctual, tireless, and always looking to learn new skills. Meet Betty, Britain’s first robotic office manager who has been let loose on an workplace in Milton Keynes to see how well she can integrate with staff. Programmed with the latest artificial intelligence software, Betty will spend the nextContinue Reading
The communications age is easing human relations, but official self-importance remains unabated.Continue Reading
The book explains how mining in Goa is affecting ecology, water bodies and cultureContinue Reading
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