South Korea to inspect Boeing aircraft as it struggles to find cause of plane crash that killed 179South Korean officials will inspect all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's airlines after a plane crash killed 179 people. T...
30 Dec, 2024, 02.45 PM IST
No easy access for morning-after pill?The government is considering a proposal requiring prescriptions for emergency contraception pills due to concerns about misuse and health ...
11 Oct, 2024, 12.15 AM IST
JD Vance's Catholicism helped shape his views. So did this little-known group of Catholic thinkersOhio Sen. JD Vance's conversion to Catholicism in 2019 has influenced his political views, aligning him with a Catholic intellectual moveme...
04 Sep, 2024, 05.54 PM IST
'Give birth to more soldiers': Hardline Russia turns on abortionsRussia's radical conservative turn since it invaded Ukraine is changing life inside the country, with even the long-held right for women to...
15 Dec, 2023, 05.41 PM IST
From the Israel-Gaza war to the Moon race: events that defined 2023Drought made worse by climate change was cited as one of several factors behind the deadliest wildfire in the US in a century that claimed ...
29 Nov, 2023, 11.00 AM IST
Spain becomes first European nation to pass law permitting 'menstrual leave'The Spanish parliament approved sick leave for women suffering from incapacitating periods on February 16, making Spain the first country i...
21 Feb, 2023, 10.12 AM IST
Spain follows Japan in rolling out paid menstrual leave, only 6 countries allow this privilegeWorking during periods can be painful, so this law in nothing short of a Godsend.
17 Feb, 2023, 10.58 AM IST
India play out goalless draw against England, remain in contention for direct QF berthIndia played out a goalless draw against England in an entertaining pool match to remain in contention for a direct quarterfinal berth in t...
15 Jan, 2023, 09.36 PM IST
France to make condoms free for anyone under 25: President Emmanuel MacronMacron, who was France's youngest-ever president when he was first elected in 2017 at age 39, also promised stepped-up efforts to prevent a...
10 Dec, 2022, 07.55 AM IST
Vienna returns as world's 'most liveable city'Vienna snatched the top spot from Auckland, which tumbled down to 34th place due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions, according to the rep...
23 Jun, 2022, 06.33 AM IST
In Europe's first, Spain aims to introduce paid menstrual leaveThe minority Socialist-led government hopes to guarantee access to abortion across Spain and destigmatise menstrual health with the new bil...
17 May, 2022, 09.19 PM IST
From Kailash Mansarovar to Croagh Patrick in Ireland, Vijay Crishna's obsession for walkingFor the executive director of Godrej & Boyce, the love affair with walking started at an early age.
07 Feb, 2017, 09.54 AM IST
I'll see what legal action I can take: Sardar SinghIndian hockey captain Sardar Singh today threatened to take legal action against the woman, who has accused him of sexual harassment.
04 Feb, 2016, 03.31 PM IST
China ends one-child policy to boost populationMany countries are worried at an aging population and its effects - a decreasing workforce and increased spending on pension and social sec...
01 Jan, 2016, 12.32 PM IST
- Portugal And Spain Next?
Fears that the infamous PIGS - Portugal, Ireland, Greece and Spain - would spell trouble for the world at large have resurfaced.
23 Nov, 2010, 06.38 AM IST
- Sibal says sorry to Anand for nationality goof-up
Red-faced over the controversy on Vishwanathan Anand's nationality, HRD minister Kapil Sibal rang him up to apologise for the embarrassment...
25 Aug, 2010, 04.44 AM IST
Bharti may not be able to cash in on Zain's Africa footprintBharti's proposed acquisition of African assets of Zain group may not appear to be as attractive a proposition as the previously aborted at...
16 Feb, 2010, 01.15 AM IST