Call us if you spot a snake, don’t kill it: Wildlife rescuers
By Kushagra Dixit New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Imagine a scenario where you find a cobra curled up in your shoe, a common krait in your scooter cabinet, or a rock python in your apartment….
Human Interest
Chanting ‘Om’ not compulsory on International Yoga Day
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The AYUSH Ministry on Tuesday said chanting of ‘Om’ and other Vedic mantras before the yoga session on International Yoga Day on June 21 is not compulsory but voluntary. “There…
Know your BP numbers to stay healthy
By Rajat Arora Those were the days when our forefathers toiled in the fields all through the day; our grandmothers were spinning around doing all the household chores and the children at home did not…
77 percent Indian parents expect to live with sons in old age
By Prachi Salve & Saumya Tewari Almost 77 percent of Indian parents expect to live with their sons in old age while seven percent want to live with their daughters, according to the India Human…
Nearly 1 mn over 75 live in poverty in Britain: Report
London, May 16 (IANS) Nearly one million people aged over 75 live in poverty in Britain and need more help from the government, a report said on Monday. It also suggested the income of those…
Roman period treasure found near old Israeli port
Jerusalem, May 16 (IANS) Israeli divers have discovered priceless statues from the Roman period, including a figurine of moon goddess Luna, as well as coins in the sea near the ancient port of Caesarea, an…
The ‘Khao Galli’ of Thailand
By Aroonim Bhuyan Bangkok, May 16 (IANS) Thailand’s capital Bangkok is famous the world over for its unique street food. However, there is one place for food a new visitor may not be aware of…
‘First map of Australia’ arrives in Melbourne for conservation
Melbourne, May 16 (IANS) The first map of Australia, produced by Dutch explorers in the 17th century, arrived in Melbourne on Monday for expert analysis, as historians look to preserve the priceless document. The map…
Modi tweets pictures with mother, says had ‘quality time’
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday tweeted several pictures with his old mother, who was visiting him at his official residence here for the first time since he became prime…
Underground beer pipeline to run through Belgian town
Brussels, May 15 (IANS) Belgian authorities are constructing a full two-mile (3.2 km) pipeline exclusively for beer under the streets of the city of Bruges, a media report said. According to officials, the pipeline, which…
Celina shares Harvey Milk award with Indian activists
Miami, May 15 (IANS) Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly has been honoured with the Harvey Milk Award here. She has dedicated it to two Bangladeshi activists who were murdered and said she wants to share it…
In Assam’s Lakwa, using toilet is a habit now
By Rupesh Dutta Lakwa (Assam), May 15 (IANS) Bornali Borah, a housewife in remote Holow Phukan village in Assam, no longer wakes up her mother-in-law during the wee hours of the morning when she wants…
Manipur hospital extends helping hand to destitute
Imphal, May 14 (IANS) J.N. Institute of Medical Sciences, the only state-run medical college in Manipur, has set a rare example — tending to poor and needy patients free of cost and even arranging to…
Dig into aero modelling at Kolkata exhibition
Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) To motivate and encourage children to take up aero-modelling as a hobby and sport, the Bengal Aero Modellers Association (BAMA) will organise an exhibition on model aviation beginning here on Sunday….
Ancient Irish musical traditions thriving in India
Sydney, May 14 (IANS) Iron-age Irish musical traditions, thought to be long dead, are still thriving in Kerala, shows an archaeological study of musical horns in India and Europe. The findings help show that Europe…
13 African countries top Indias infant mortality rate
By Prachi Salve Much criticism has been directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modis claim – wrong, as FactChecker reported – that the proportion of infants dying is lower in Somalia than Keralas tribal areas. But…
Motto of good for all deep-rooted in Indian culture: Modi
Ujjain, May 14 (IANS) Extolling Indian culture and traditions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the values of sacrifice, integration and good-for-all run deep in Indian culture. We belong to a tradition where…
Personal data of China’s rich and powerful leaked on Twitter
Beijing, May 14 (IANS) A twitter account has released the personal information or state ID, like social security number and home address, of China’s rich and powerful — including of Alibaba founder Jack Ma and…
Motto of good for all deep-rooted in Indian culture: Modi
Ujjain, May 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the motto of good for all is deep rooted in Indian culture. We belong to a tradition where even a bhikshuk (beggar) says,…
Diet to keep you cool and glowing during summer
By Shahnaz Husain Intake of enough water, seasonal fruits and fluids is the best, cheapest and easiest way to keep glowing skin and gorgeous looking hair during summer. Butn there are a host of other…