September

India reconsiders its stance over Indus Waters Treaty

India reconsiders its stance over Indus Waters Treaty

September 26, 2016

After 18 Indian army men lost their lives in the terrorist attack in Uri, the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir, on September 18, 2016, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to take concrete actions against Pakistan through the re-evaluation of Indus Waters Treaty betwe...

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Rafale deal finally in the bag

Rafale deal finally in the bag

September 22, 2016

After years of negotiations, India and France have finally agreed over a deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets that will be delivered to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in full flight condition by the French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation. The procurement was important for both the...

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Paris Climate Agreement may soon become an international law

Paris Climate Agreement may soon become an international law

September 22, 2016

The Paris Climate Agreement has been signed by numerous countries now, and to speed up the process of turning the agreement into an international law, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, invited leaders to a special ceremony in New York on September 21, 2016.

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An enthralling autumn in Paris

An enthralling autumn in Paris

September 15, 2016

This fall, Paris promises a myriad of cultural events. From Fantin-Latour to retro bus rides to ballet, the capital is all set to charm its dwellers and visitors alike.

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Oyster season in full swing in Ireland

Oyster season in full swing in Ireland

September 10, 2016

Hillsborough International, Clarenbridge Oyster and the Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival have been an integral part of the Irish culture since 1954. The yearly oyster festivals are few of the biggest events in Ireland's social calendar that are awaited and anticip...

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Authorities in India to discourage obscenity against women on social media

Authorities in India to discourage obscenity against women on social media

August 25, 2016

Witnessing increasing emotional abuse against women on social media platforms, the Ministry of Women and Child Development in India is all set to launch a social campaign to discourage people from using obscene words for women.

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India proposes to host G20 summit ahead of schedule

India proposes to host G20 summit ahead of schedule

July 18, 2016

India’s turn to host the G20 summit is scheduled for 2019 but the country is now proposing to take up the presidency of the meet in 2018 as it would be having its general election polls in 2019.

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New Delhi to get monsoon showers in two days

New Delhi to get monsoon showers in two days

June 28, 2016

After a long spell of hot and humid weather, Delhiites enjoyed a fresh spell of rains on Tuesday morning bringing a bit of relief. Thanks to these episodic showers, the temperature in the Indian capital dropped to 28 degrees celsius, against 39.6 degrees previously, turning the w...

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Bountiful monsoon showers in the country

Bountiful monsoon showers in the country

June 4, 2016

India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts well-distributed rains crosswise India, which will help to lift up the Indian agrarian economy. Upholding to the rain forecasts made by private weather forecasters, India’s official weather forecasting agency, the India Meteorologi...

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Happy monsoon

Happy monsoon

April 14, 2016

After two consecutive years of swampy rainfall in India, monsoon 2016 is predicted to be good as the country will likely receive 106 pc rainfall. Amidst drought and serious drinking water problems in many regions of India, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said that this...

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Mysore Yoga Festival 2016

Mysore Yoga Festival 2016

March 18, 2016

Organised by Mysuru Yogic Science Trust and Skyway Tourism Education Trust, the Mysore Yoga Festival will be held from September 21-24, 2016, in Karnataka, India. After the World Cultural Festival by The Art of Living and the annual International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh in Mar...

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Catholic Church – Kolkata

Catholic Church – Kolkata

March 16, 2016

Mother Teresa, a nun who devoted her life to help the poorest of the poor, notably in Kolkata, will be made a Saint of the Roman Catholic Church at a ceremony on September 4, 2016. Pope Francis, the 266th and current pope of the Roman Catholic Church, announced that Mother Teresa...

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