Quote of the day by The Alchemist writer Paulo Coelho: 'Human beings can withstand a week without water, two weeks without food, many years of homelessness, but not loneliness. It is the worst of all tortures' - lessons on emotional cost of isolation by Eleven Minutes and Wept authorPaulo Coelho's quote from Eleven Minutes states that loneliness is a more profound suffering than physical deprivation. He argues that whil...
India calls for national ownership, transparency in UN Development System reformsIndia highlighted the importance of the UN's development pillar. National ownership must be central to global development efforts. Discussi...
Two Indian peacekeepers to be honoured posthumously on International Peacekeepers DayTwo Indian peacekeepers will be honored posthumously by the UN for their ultimate sacrifice. Major Abhilasha Barak of India will receive th...
'Seriously concerned': Quad joint statement flags water cannons, blocked ships in South and East China SeasIndia, US, Japan, and Australia foreign ministers met in New Delhi. They voiced serious concerns over the South China and East China Seas. ...
Quote of the day by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings: 'A woman has got to love a bad man once or twice in her life, to be thankful for...' Life lessons on relationships, affection and human nature by popular American writer and novelistQuote of the day by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings explores how life experiences shape relationships and affection. The saying explains how diffi...
One Battle After Another: The Cannes showcases catastrophic consequences of warThis year's Cannes Film Festival showcases a somber reflection of contemporary reality with a strong focus on war-themed productions.
Remains of teen U.S. soldier who told his mother "no tears" identified 75 years after vanishing in KoreaA young soldier's final message to his mother, "no tears," echoes as Sgt. Celestino Chavez, missing for 75 years after the Korean War's Cho...
‘Pretending not to care is not maturity’: IITian-turned-ISKCON monk Gauranga Das on building healthy relationshipsGauranga Das, an ISKCON monk, highlights how nonchalance damages relationships. He explains that pretending not to care is a sign of immatu...
Quote of the day by Bad Bunny: ‘For years, decades, the system has taught us to stay quiet. They've made…’ – a call for a voice and revolutionBad Bunny, a global music sensation, champions speaking out against injustice. He believes silence perpetuates unfair systems. Born Benito ...
- Russia, North Korea agree 'long-term' military cooperation
Russia and North Korea have taken a bold step in reinforcing their military ties, as Moscow's defense minister convened with North Korean a...
India has to work out interim practical arrangements, without getting in the way of Iran or USAn Indian tanker faced fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway's status is uncertain despite claims of openness. International maritime ...
Former UN nuclear watchdog head urges stop to Trump's bombing campaignFormer Mohamed ElBaradei has urged Gulf countries to act urgently to prevent escalation after Donald Trump warned Iran of severe consequenc...
Melania Trump wins UN award for child protection efforts, highlights her ‘BE BEST’ initiative; what is it and how does it help childrenMelania Trump, the First Lady of the United States, was honored with a UN award. The recognition was for her work in global child protectio...
Indian outfit wins UN award for efforts to combat climate change amid COVID-19The Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE) is among the winners of the 2020 UN Global Climate Action Award. GHE is one of the world's first orga...
Narendra Modi, Emmanuel Macron selected for UN's highest environmental awardBoth Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are selected in the Policy Leadership category for their pioneering ...
Wipro CEO T K Kurien, HCL Tech President Anant Gupta get UN award for promoting gender equalityWipro and its CEO T K Kurien and HCL Tech President Anant Gupta have been awarded with the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Leadership...
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy bags UN award for 'mass contact programme'Chandy bagged the first prize from the Asia Pacific region with awardees chosen every year from five zones around the world, a press releas...