India's tiger reserves are maternity wards
Both for vast array of species it shields and the sustainability of the ecosystems it inhabits, the tiger is the sentinel of the ecological destiny of the whole Indian subcontinent.
Malini Shankar
says tiger conservation is no longer a mere choice.
Indian forests can support 20,000 tigers: experts
If all of India's tiger terrain was protected very well, including from cattle grazing conflicts from forest dwellers, it could potentially support 20,000 tigers, say some experts.
Malini Shankar
has more.
India's coal-to-liquid push short-sighted
New Delhi recently allocated three blocks of coal in Orissa for projects that will produce liquid fuel from coal, in an attempt
to increase oil supply. The decision appears to have overlooked a number of critical considerations, say
Ananth Chikkatur and Sunita Dubey.
India's investment opportunities in sustainable business
A new report from TERI, the first of its kind for India, argues that
compliance with environmental, social and governance criteria would
better differentiate Indian stocks in comparison to issuers from other
emerging markets for high quality investors.
Rajni Bakshi
has more on why India must care.
India's black agenda in a climate change era
In January, the Ratan Tata-chaired Investment Commission green-lighted coal-to-liquids (CTL) technology for India and
the goverment appears eager to develop policy to promote CTL. But beyond the pressing demands for energy
security and new investment lies a starker reality less seen by the public, notes
Sunita Dubey.
India’s “third gender” enters poll fray with new hope
In a first, the Lok Sabha Election this year has at least four candidates from the traditionally under-represented transgender community. Prabhu Mallikarjunan looks at their participation, as well as the challenges that lie ahead.
India's pro-asbestos position sets back international treaty
Held in Geneva last month, the Rotterdam Convention was attended by 500 participants from 140 governments, UN organisations, and NGOs. India sided with Canada and few other nations to prevent the listing of chrysotile asbestos,
a known carcinogen.
R Sridhar
has more.
India becoming a GM-trashbin?
Devinder Sharma
on the recent approval given in India for commercial growth of another Bt cotton variety.
India's missteps at Copenhagen
The contrast between the stand taken by India at Copenhagen and at the earlier UN Earth summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 couldn't have been
starker, writes
Darryl D'Monte.
India's legal backing for conservation
Governments in India have been using key provisions in environmental regulations to create
and protect 'Ecologically Sensitive Areas'. Recently, the Supreme Court also pressed a state
government on an ESA commitment. Kanchi Kohli reports on the
practice and challenges.
Over 25 Grandmaster to take part in Indian chess league from May 15
India's top chess players, including talented youngsters such as R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, Nihal Sarin and national champion Aravindh Chithambaram will take part in the Indian Chess.com League to be played online from May 15-17. A total of 10 teams will take part in the tournament which will see the participation of over 25 Indian Grandmasters. The tournament's main vision is to bring out the best players of our country to play against each other in a team format, the organisers said. GM Priyadarshan Kanappan, the league commissioner said, "The Sports League was something that I had been very familiar with as I lived in the US where you had leagues for all sports; so I always used to wonder if we could replicate that format in India, and that's how this league idea happened." "The lockdown helped us in a big way, as chess players have no avenue to play in over the board events, so we were able to convince the top players to play in an online league format," he added. Praggnanandhaa .
Senior hockey players to undergo coaching course online amid lockdown
India's senior hockey players, who are unable to train because of the coronavirus-forced lockdown, will undergo a basic coaching course online starting Monday, continuing the national federation's efforts to ensure that their time is put to productive use. The course will be attended by 32 senior men and 23 senior women core probables on May 11 and 15 respectively. Captain of the Indian women's team Rani Rampal has already attended the Hockey India coaching education pathway in the past and achieved a Hockey India Level 1 Coach Certification. "The Hockey India Level Basic Coaching Course will help them in broadening their understanding of the sport as it will give them a chance to view the sport from a coach's perspective," the HI said in a statement. "The core probables who will successfully clear the Hockey India Level 'Basic' Coaching Course will be eligible to attend the Hockey India Level '1' Coaching Course in the future, thereby paving the way for their development, not just as
Tendulkar provides financial support to 4,000 underprivileged people
Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has donated an undisclosed amount to financially help 4,000 underprivileged people, including children from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) schools, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Tendulkar made the donation to the Hi5 Foundation, a non-profit organisation based out of Mumbai. "Best wishes to team Hi5 for your efforts in supporting families of daily wage earners," Tendulkar tweeted. The organisation, through a tweet, thanked Tendulkar for doing his bit for the needy. "Thanks @sachin_rt for proving once again that #sports encourages compassion! Your generous donation towards our #COVID19 fund enables us to financially aid 4000 underprivileged people, including children from @mybmc schools. Our budding sportspersons thank you, Little Master!" The legendary batsman had earlier contributed Rs 25 lakh each to Prime Minister's Relief Fund and Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the country's fight against COVID-19. Tendulkar had earlier pledged to ...
India draw with Europe after win against Rest of World in Online Nations Cup Chess
India played out a 2-2 draw against Europe in Online Nations Cup chess tournament in the eight round, a setback after their first win in the event notched up against the Rest of the World. Vidith Gujrathi ended his barren spell with a win over Levon Aronian of Europe with white pieces while Jan-Krystozf Duda beat P Harikrishna to level the scores in the match on Friday. Former world champion Viswanathan Anand and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave played out a 60-move draw while the game between world rapid champion Koneru Humpy and Anna Muzychuk too ended in a stalemate to end the match on 2-2 draw. Earlier in the seventh round match, Anand and Harikrishna won their respective matches to help India beat Rest of the World and post their first win in the tournament. Anand beat Teimour Radjabov in 37 moves to help India win 2.5-1.5 score. The Indian had posted his maiden win in the tournament on Thursday by thrashing Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi in just 17 moves. Harikrishna posted his first win ...
INS Jalashwa sets sail from Male to Kochi with 698 Indians
Indian Navy Ship Jalashwa has set sail from Male to Kochi in Kerala with 698 Indians nationals who were stranded in Maldives amid the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, senior Navy officials said. This repatriation is part of the Vande Bharat Mission that began on Thursday to bring stranded Indians home from various countries like the UK, the UAE, the US, Maldives, Bahrain and Singapore. "Total 595 males and 103 females have boarded INS Jalashwa. 19 women are pregnant. The ship has departed from Male," the Navy officials added. When the ship arrived at the port of Male, the Defence Attache visited it to discuss and coordinate procedures for embarkation, they said. "Baggage disinfection stations, medical screening and reception desks at the jetty were set up to ensure safe embarkation while following social distancing norms," the officials said. Priority was accorded to pregnant women and children to embark the ship first and bunk allocation was also undertaken by the ship's crew catering
Batra gets extension as FIH President after world's body's Congress postponed to May next year
Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra's tenure as the chief of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has been extended till May next year after its annual congress was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision to postpone the Congress, which was earlier scheduled to begin in New Delhi on October 28, was taken at an online meeting of the FIH Executive Board on Friday. "I'm looking forward to the numerous tournaments and competitions ahead of us, which we are preparing with full dedication and passion with all National Associations involved," Batra said. The exact date of the postponed congress will be confirmed as soon as possible, the FIH said in a statement. "This decision, made due to the current uncertainties following the global COVID-19 pandemic, is based on Art. 12.1 of the FIH Statutes, covering cases of force majeure," it added. The postponement means the tenures of all the current FIH office-bearers get extension until next year's ...
Indian-American grocery store owner in Silicon Valley charged with price gouging
The owner of a popular Indian-American grocery story has been charged with price gouging during the coronavirus pandemic, when the entire state is under stay-at-home orders. Following consumer complaints, an investigation office revealed that Rajvinder Singh, owner of the popular Apna Bazaar in California's Pleasanton, had allegedly increased the prices of grocery items following the emergency declaration by the governor on March 4. Based on evidence provided by customer receipts, the investigation confirmed that the pricing of several food items exceeded the 10-per cent increase allowed during a state of emergency, with some prices being as much as 200 per cent more than what was previously charged, according to a joint statement issued by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley. The food items listed in the complaint include yellow onions, ginger, green beans, instant noodles, tea, chili peppers, pomegranates and red yams. "We ..
Indian faces trial for spying on Sikhs and Kashmiris in Germany
An Indian national will stand trial in Germany accused of spying on Sikh and Kashmiri communities for New Delhi's secret service, a court said Friday. Federal prosecutors allege the suspect, identified as 54-year-old Balvir, has been working with the Indian foreign intelligence agency Research & Analysis Wing since 2015. "He allegedly provided information about figures in the Sikh opposition scene and the Kashmiri movement and their relatives in Germany, and passed this on to his handlers who were working at the Indian consulate general in Frankfurt," the higher regional court in the city said in a statement. The trial will open on August 25. The same Frankfurt court convicted an Indian couple for spying on the same communities last December.
India to merge rail, general budgets; end non-plan, plan distinction
Officials said a better indicator of productive and general expenditure will be replacing the plan and non-plan distiction that has lost relevance post Planning Commission abolition
India's Services Sector Witnesses Largest Month On Month Contraction
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India signs $1.5 billion loan with ADB to support India's COVID-19 immediate response
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $1.5 billion loan that will support the government's response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, focusing on immediate priorities such as disease containment and prevention, as well as social protection for the poor and economically vulnerable sections of the society, especially women and disadvantaged groups. Earlier, the ADB's Board of Directors approved the loan to provide budget support to the government to counter and mitigate the adverse health and socio-economic impact of the pandemic.
India-Australia semi most watched match in ICC WC 2015
A record 309 mn Indians tuned in to watch India's semi-final clash with Australia
Indian rapid response team imparts training in Kuwait
The Indian Rapid Response Team imparted training and shared its experience with the Kuwaiti personnel at Jaber Al Ahmed Hospital as part of capacity building in the fight against COVID-19.The team had reached Kuwait on Monday.A release issued by External Affairs Ministry on Monday said that the rapid response team is expected to stay in Kuwait for the next two weeks to help the Kuwait government with medical assistance in testing and treatment of the people infected by the novel coronavirus.The team went to Kuwait following a phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Saba. Both the leaders had agreed for a coordinated approach towards the deadly disease.
Indian Consulate General in UAE resumes partial passport services
The Indian Consulate General in Dubai has issued an advisory on partially resuming the passport services for Indian applicants through BLS Sharjah Centre from April 15 onwards.The advisory from the consulate general says that the applications for renewal of passports that have expired or would expire on or before April 30, 2020 will be processed initially.The Consulate General in Dubai also listed the ways people can apply for the renewal of passports.Those people who want to apply for renewal can send an email to the consulate at the email address- passport.dubai@mea.gov.in with an explanation of the emergency for the renewal.The Consulate would then give an appointment at the BLS International Exclusive Centre for Indian Passport and Visa Services at Sharjah.As per the advisory, the applicant will have to prepare the application online and attach all required documents before visiting the centre at the appointed time.The passport services were suspended in the wake of the COVID-19 ..
Indian rival slams Uber's business model
Uber's top rival in India has some unsolicited advice for the U.S. startup: Go local.
When supply chains wreak mayhem
India needs to draw lessons from the catastrophe at Tianjin port logistics facilities. We don't just need to enforce strict regulations on our supply chains, we also need to have an emergency response plan ready.
Indian start-up's remote technology helps Wuhan hospitals fight Coronavirus
BlinkIN, a Bengaluru-based intelligent visual-assistance firm helped service engineers from Germany remotely install air ventilation systems in two hospitals in Wuhan
India third-largest fintech market in 2019, investments doubled to $3.7 bn
The vast majority of funds raised last year in India went into payments startups, while insur-techs raked in 13.7 per cent of the investments
Indian-Americans' startup Riversand secures $10 million investment
Riversand is a SaaS Master Data Management and Product Information Management solution provider
India-Maldives 6th Joint Commission Meeting takes place at Hyderabad House, New Delhi[ph]Photo Courtesy : Chandan Kumar Shah[/ph]
India-Indonesia 6th Joint Commission Meeting takes place at Hyderabad House, New Delhi [ph]Photo Courtesy: Chandan Kumar Shah[/ph]
India-Australia 2 Plus 2 Foreign and Defence Secretaries' Meeting takes place at Hyderabad House, New Delhi[ph]Photo Courtesy : Chandan Kumar Shah[/ph]
India-Myanmar Foreign Office Consultations takes place at Hyderabad House, New Delhi[ph]Photo Courtesy: Hemant Joshi[/ph]
India-Japan 2 plus 2 Ministerial Dialogue takes place at Hyderabad House, New Delhi [ph]Photo Courtesy:Chandan Kumar Shah[/ph]
India- Mali Foreign Office Consultations takes place at Hyderabad House, New Delhi [ph]Photo Courtesy:Hemant Joshi[/ph]
INDIA-CARICOM Leaders' Meeting takes place in New York on the margins of 74th session of UNGA Summit [ph]Photo Courtesy - Naveen Jora[/ph]
India-Ghana Foreign Office Consultations takes place at Hyderabad House, New Delhi[ph]Photo Courtesy: Hemant Joshi[/ph]
Meteor missile deal to win back India's aerial supremacy
India has bought a package of the European Meteor missiles along with the Rafales and may prove to be game changers due to their striking capability of close to 150 km, said security forces sources.
Indian wedding crashed by tiger as guests run for cover
A couple in Madya Pradesh, India, had their happy day ruined when a tiger gatecrashed their wedding. Guests were seen screaming and running for cover after it came out of the bushes.
Indian girl in hospital after being made to do 500 sit-ups
A police officer in Maharashtra said she 'could complete only 300' sit-ups, adding: 'Later in the day, she complained of pain in her right leg, which was shaking continuously'.
India and China to border talks to fight terrorism
Special representatives on border talks of India and China, national security advisor Ajit Doval and state councillor Yang Jiechi respectively, are set to meet in New Delhi.
Uber 'ready to settle civil lawsuit' with Indian woman
Indian woman accused the ride-hailing company of offensive conspiracy theories after she reported rape.The incident resulted in a ban from operating in the Capital, which was lifted in 2015.
MY BIZ: Economy surges out of slowdown blues
India's economic growth bounced back in the July-September quarter to reverse a five-quarter slowdown.
Indian construction worker 'BEATS Usain Bolt's 100m world record' (with help from two BUFFALOES)
Srinivasa Gowda, 28, from Karntaka, India, was taking part in Kambala - where people sprint 145 metres through rice fields while holding two buffaloes - when he appeared to beat Bolt's time.
Indiana couple driving a pickup forced two 14-year-old twin boys riding their bikes off the road
An couple from Hobart, Indiana allegedly drove a pair of twin teenage boys off a road they were bicycling along with flags in support of President Donald Trump, according to local police.