Arachika Kapoor, Author at Media India Group

Anil Kumble to coach the National Indian Cricket team

June 24, 2016

Former India cricket team captain Anil Kumble was selected as India’s head coach by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on June 22, 2016, for the next 12 months.

Jammu & Kashmir schools open to differently-abled children

June 24, 2016

More than 24,000 children with special needs have been enrolled in government schools in the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir (North) and the state government is also making efforts to convert all existing schools differently-abled friendly.

India continues to break space technology barriers

June 23, 2016

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) set a new record with the launch of 20 satellites in 26 minutes on June 23, 2016.

Remembering the Heroes awarded with the Victoria Cross

June 22, 2016

United Kingdom introduced new digital archives which unfold the stories of six Indian soldiers who were dignified with the Victoria Cross award for their bravery during World War I.

Red carpet for foreign funds

June 21, 2016

The Government of India announced liberalisation of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) system by easing norms for a couple of important sectors including defence, food retail, aviation and pharmaceuticals.

Another violent wave in Bangladesh

June 20, 2016

Bangladesh is captured in an upsurge of violence against the religious minorities, following a series of attacks on secular bloggers, activists and intellectuals, that began last year. The recent execution of a Hindu priest, however, has triggered new absurdity in the country.

“Brexit” or “Bremain”? Will Britain stay in the European Union?

June 18, 2016

The Brexit votes will be conducted in the United Kingdom on June 23, where the citizens, including a nearly 3 million diaspora population of Indian origin residing in the UK, will voice their opinion whether the country should 'Remain' or 'Exit' Europe. This tight race will also ...

Obesity and diabetes

June 17, 2016

According to the Global Nutrition Report 2016, the number of overweight people who are also prone to diabetes are increasing in India.

Man versus Wildlife in India

June 17, 2016

Accidents on railway tracks are not uncommon. Cases of many people getting injured or even dying are reported regularly. But, this time it is Elephants who have been wounded and killed by train collisions and with the expansion of modern high-speed railways and urbanisation in In...

Blue Bulls, Monkeys and Wild Boars killed in India

June 16, 2016

Supreme Court barges in a fight of principles and outlook that exploded in India after around 200 Blue Bulls (Nilgai) were killed in the Indian state of Bihar raising issues between the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change and animal activists in the country.

Inhumane trade

June 15, 2016

On the occasion of world day against child labour that was observed around the globe on June 12, 2016, 16 trafficked children were rescued from trains and placement agencies in New Delhi.