Afghan children will die because of US funding cuts, aid official saysAction Against Hunger has halted critical services. Their Kabul feeding unit is closing. Over 3.5 million Afghan children will suffer from ...
16 Apr, 2025, 06.16 AM IST
Small to modest hikes in social sector schemesThe Centre has increased the overall allocation for the education ministry by 6.4%, with ₹73,008 crore for school education and ₹47,619 cro...
02 Feb, 2024, 12.07 AM IST
Indian Railways introduces Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist train: Here is an inside peekBharat Gaurav train, which travels to North-East India, offers special amenities to its passengers, including a fine dining restaurant and ...
22 Mar, 2023, 09.39 PM IST
How India, overcoming its prejudice for soy, now offers the world a model for sustainable use of the beanIndia is now the world’s fifth largest producer of soy, with production centred in regions like Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh where planting ...
07 Dec, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
You will run govt or cook? Sharad Pawar on Shiv Sena's Rs 10 meal promiseAhead of the October 21 Maharashtra Assembly polls, the Sena has promised to provide a full meal to the poor at Rs 10.
12 Oct, 2019, 05.29 PM IST
Chicken Neiiong, Nga taoba thongba: Whip up a delectable Northeastern meal at homeRecipes that promise you a meal to remember.
27 Apr, 2019, 06.38 PM IST
Abdominal pain, heartburn could be subtle signs of stomach cancer; essential for patients to master food portion controlGastric cancer develops over many years with no obvious symptoms at the start.
02 Feb, 2019, 03.50 PM IST
Flavours of India: Here's a look at a plethora of dishes that make festivals funIndian sweets and savouries are the most delightful aspect of festivals.
19 Jul, 2018, 09.23 AM IST
Rail Budget 2016: High-speed Ahmedabad-Mumbai train corridor being planned with Japan's assistanceSticking to his promise of 'innovative solutions', Prabhu announced many new trains which will cater to the growing demand for services.
25 Feb, 2016, 01.13 PM IST
Rail Budget 2016: Prabhu announces innovative new trains; boost for unreserved travelSticking to his promise of 'innovative solutions', Prabhu in his Rail Budget speech announced many new trains which will cater to the growi...
25 Feb, 2016, 01.12 PM IST
Chinese county bans birthday parties for people under 70People over 70 years can only have a birthday banquet once in a decade, according to the regulations of Tongjiang county in Northeastern Si...
07 Aug, 2015, 01.27 PM IST
Finance Ministry moves cabinet note on 18 schemes poised for central funding cutThe one scheme that will receive 100% central funding will be the Skill Development Mission being implemented as the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal...
15 Apr, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Budget 2015: Uttarakhand government seeks additional budgetary allocations for repair of school buildingsSpeaking on the policy of not failing students up to class eight, Naithani suggested board examinations should be held in class V and VIII.
04 Feb, 2015, 05.35 PM IST
- HP CM asks Centre for uniform funding to the state
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has requested the Centre to ensure funding to the hill state on the pattern of north-easter...
06 Dec, 2013, 09.56 PM IST
- India worse than Pakistan, Bangladesh on nourishment
Almost 46 per cent of children under the age of three are undernourished. This is only a shade better than Sub-Saharan Africa
02 Jul, 2008, 11.30 AM IST
- Govt set for polls with pro-poor schemes
As part of the efforts to stock the UPA’s poll arsenal with impressive handouts, the Union Cabinet on Thursday announced a series of “pro-p...
14 Sep, 2007, 03.25 AM IST
- Bengal stays green
Indigenous may be dropping out of favour in most parts of the country, but there is one place where their position is secure.
30 Jun, 2007, 03.54 AM IST