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Every year, June 4th is observed as the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. The day is a grim reminder of innumerable children across the world who suffer due to various forms of violence and aggression. The United Nations established the day in 1982 to respond to the atrocities committed against Palestinian...

The Indian retail market is one of the largest in the world, with an estimated size of around INR 108 trillion as of 2022. The unorganized sector, which includes small kirana (grocery) stores, makes up about 88% of the total retail market. There are over 12 million kirana stores run by nano entrepreneurs across...

Cycling is a very enjoyable exercise which makes a person relaxed and happy. It is a low impact aerobic exercise which anybody belonging to any age group can do. Cycling does not cost you a bomb and is also a great way to contribute to environmental conservation as it is a sustainable activity. Every year,...

The Himalayan state of Uttarakhand is famous across the country for the pilgrimage sites, beautiful and holy rivers and significance of spirituality. The state is also often in news for various natural calamities because of its tricky terrain and peculiar climate. Additionally, the state also has economic importance for its contribution to Agriculture and...

Schaeffler India, a leading Motion Technology Company, has unveiled a first-of-its-kind initiative to empower disadvantaged youth in the future-oriented field of electric vehicle (EV) maintenance. A collaborative venture between Schaeffler India and Don Bosco Training Centre in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, is a part of the Schaeffler Technical Enhancement Programme (STEP). Inaugurated by Andreas Schick, Chief Operating...

Are you a smoker? Are you planning to quit smoking for a long time but unable to leave it altogether? Are you wondering how to achieve the ‘no smoking’ goal? ‘World No-Tobacco Day’ is observed on 31st May every year to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and disease it...

More than one million adults lose their lives every year in India because of tobacco use, according to National Institute of Health. This accounts for about 9.5 per cent of total deaths in the country each year. India faces a dual burden when it comes to tobacco usage - in form of smoking tobacco and...

Goa, renowned for its picturesque beaches and vibrant culture, is currently witnessing significant public unrest. The protests stem from widespread opposition to the construction of NH 17-B, an infrastructural project aimed at facilitating coal transportation between Goa and Karnataka. This project, seen as detrimental to both the environment and the indigenous population, has ignited...

Government of India’s National Tele-Mental Health Programme has achieved a significant milestone, with the number of calls it has received since its launch in October 2022 seeking mental health support. The programme has received over 1 million (10 lakh) calls on its Tele-MANAS toll-free number, and is receiving an average of 3,500 calls per...

“All Eyes on Rafah” is one of the biggest social media trends the world has seen. But it is not a mere trend, it is a wakeup call where humans are finally standing up for other humans. In the midst of the ongoing Israel - Palestine conflict, Rafah is a small place in southern...

In a sustainable step towards cleaner and greener transport solutions, the Indian Army has entered into a partnership with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for demonstration trials of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus technology. “Earlier this week, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Army and the IOCL in presence of General Manoj...

A Mumbaikar loses 121 hours in traffic every year. A Delhite spends 110. Talking about traffic to a person living in Bengaluru is like touching a raw nerve. This is the same story for all the urban dwellers in the world. Traffic congestions are a major source of frustration for so many people in the...