Indian nurses likely to lose their jobs in UAE

Due to a new educational qualification requirement, the Ministry of education in UAE is now denying to take any accreditation obtained outside the Gulf region.

Decoding Kali Puja in Bengal-the divine deity

After a break from the zeal and celebration of Durga Puja, Bengal prepares for the arrival of the deity of Mind, Body and Soul. But why Bengal celebrates Kali Pujo, while the world celebrates Diwali.

Global Hunger Index 2019: India ranks 102 among 117 countries

India has ranked 102nd among 117 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI), an annual report jointly published by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe with India being among the 45 countries that have serious levels of hunger.

Turkish attack on Syrian Kurds

The battle between Turkish and Kurdish forces in northern Syria has put the entire region at risk and revived fears of IS staging a comeback. The arrival of Syrian Army to defend its borders poses a serious challenge to Russia, which has strategic ties with both the nations.

India among the worst countries for privacy protection

According to a study by the Britain-based firm Comparitech, India is the third worst non-EU country in terms of digital privacy protection and state of surveillance.

BPCL: First on the chopping block

Faced with little choice but to mop up greater non-tax revenue India is lining up strategic sale of blue-chip, and state-run companies. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is the first go on the chopping block. But the government's aggressive disinvestment drive is bound to draw...

Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival all set for its 21st edition

Jio MAMI 21st Mumbai Film Festival is on from October 17 to October 24 across multiple venues in Mumbai, the capital city of the west-Indian state Maharashtra.

Greta Thunberg and her band of youth

The recent months have seen thousands of students hitting the streets all over the world to protest inaction on climate change. What will happen to the cause when they grow up?

Roam Rome Mein: Tannishtha Chatterjee’s directorial debut bags the Asian Star award

Indian movies are not only making great noise at the international film festivals but are also gaining accolades and recognition at the international level.

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Durga Puja celebrations across India

A ten-day-long celebration, Durga Puja celebrates the victory of goddess Durga, over the ancient demon Mahishasura. From grand prayer ceremonies, fairs and traditional dance forms to delectable cuisines, this festival offers it all.

Aarey forest: chopping Mumbai’s lungs

The recent midnight raid on an urban forest in Mumbai where the local metro development agency culled over 2,100 trees raises once again the issue of balancing development and environment.