Nivedita Rao of PRS Legislative presents the current status of malnutrition and measures proposed by the recently released National Nutrition Strategy by NITI Aayog.

Following an 18-month long yatra of the nation's river basins, the Rashtriya Jal Biradari proposes policies and steps to address India's water problems. Anuj Grover reports.

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.

A recent report suggests merging the Central Water Commission (CWC) and the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) into a new organisation to be called the National Water Commission. Shripad Dharmadhikary comments on the report.

Invincible as he appears in his western stronghold, can Narendra Modi sweep forth from it and take New Delhi for an insurgent BJP? The good news for Modi's rivals in his party is that these results don't even begin to suggest he can.

The PM urges pragmatism in relations with China, but the logic of his exertions may be more persuasively applied to our dealings with Pakistan, says Firdaus Ahmed.

Is it at all possible to be an Indian nationalist without losing sight of our common humanity? Can nationalism ever be an emancipatory principle, asks Rajesh Kasturirangan.

The nation is still the best mediator of the sphere of thought and the sphere of action. Even in a changing world, we cannot wish away the Indian nation and replace it with a world government overnight, writes Rajesh Kasturirangan.

A massive agitation is brewing in Kerala against the proposed widening of Natonal Highways 47 and 17. It is spearheaded by the NH47- NH17 Joint Action Council. P N Venugopal examines their case.

The immense untapped potential of hydropower generation in Bhutan has led to several major projects in the offing, with varying degrees of Indian involvement. However, Shripad Dharmadhikary finds a steady rise in voices questioning their impact on the Himalayan environment.

Legislation to regulate and administer the country's water sector is a crying need, but the Draft National Water Framework Law recently submitted by the Alagh Committee is a disappointment. Shripad Dharmadhikary explains why.

When malnutrition among children is widespread, the government is slashing funds allocated to the mid day meal scheme that covers most of the vulnerable children. Questioning this approach of the government, E S Ramamurthy started a petition to raise the funding for mid-day meal scheme to cover minimum nutritional needs of a child.

The Comptroller and Auditor General performance audit of the social welfare schemes for Persons with Disabilities run by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Delhi, covering the years from 2009 to 2014, which got tabled recently brought forth some shocking facts, writes Himanshu Upadhyaya.

The Centre gears up to take national control of the Kosi and Gandak and turn them into commercial waterways. Shripad Dharmadhikary and the Manthan team report on findings from a recent visit to the region.

अंतरराष्ट्रीय पुरुष दिवस (International Men’s Day 2019): आइए जानते हैं पुरुषों के हैंडसम लुक के लिए कुछ ख़ास ग्रूमिंग टिप्स...

दूरदर्शन (Doordarshan) ने 'रामायण' (Ramayan) और 'महाभारत' (Mahabharat) के साथ टीवी पर बड़ा रिकॉर्ड कायम किया है.

Operation Samudra Setu: INS Jalashwa sets sail from Male with 698 stranded Indian nationals

Watch: 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally in Delhi

The nomination inviting process usually begins in April but was pushed back due to Covid-19 lockdown and now, the final date of submission has been fixed at June 3.

Social-distancing restrictions are still in place in Australia, so 'normal' full-contact training will not resume for another week at least.

PV Sindhu said that senior Indian players with international experience can coach and help youngsters during the coronavirus lockdown.

De Villiers, an explosive batsman, announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket in May 2018 but of late there have been talks of an imminent return in the national team.

Hockey India named 33 players for the junior men's national camp to help prepare for the upcoming Sultan of Johor Cup.

Ahead of next month's FIH Olympic Qualifiers, Hockey India named 22 players for the senior women's national camp to begin at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

A total of 33 probables were named by Hockey India for the Indian women's team for a coaching camp, beginning November 18, ahead of their tour of New Zealand.

Indian men's hockey head coach Graham Reid said that the team will focus their energies on individual improvement rather than team tactics at the ongoing national camp.

A 32-member men's core probables group was named for a two-week national coaching camp ahead of next month's Hockey Pro League.

Hockey India named 32 players for the men's National Coaching Camp ahead of FIH Pro League tie against Belgium, which is scheduled next month.

A 25-member core probables list was named by Hockey India for a senior women national camp ahead of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy and 2020 Tokyo Olympics

A 32-member core probable group for the men's national camp was announced by Hockey India, as they prepare for the tour to Germany and England for the FIH Hockey Pro League.

The International Hockey Federation celebrated the United Nations International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, asserting the message of unity and support has never been more relevant with the world is facing a health crisis due to coronavirus pandemic.

Indian hockey team, the senior as well as junior men's and women's, will not play international matches till June due to the coronavirus.

Hockey India national championships were rescheduled to start on April 29 and continue till July 3 but have been suspended for now.

Hockey India has decided to restructure its domestic competitions by doing away with the categorisation as all teams will play in sub-junior, junior and senior national championships for both men and women.

HI wants to host the 2021 National Championships as well as the inaugural Inter-Department National Championship and Academy National Championship.

Nehru said, whatever confusion the present may contain, in the future, India will be a land, as in the past, of many faiths equally honoured and respected, within a tolerant, creative nationalism, not a narrow nationalism living in its own shell.

Buddh International Circuit, which is India's first Formula One racing track, is being readied to be used as a shelter home and quarantine facility for migrant labourers leaving Delhi-NCR after Central Government announced a 21-day lockdown

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.

The nationwide lockdown since March 25 and cancellation of international flights to contain the spread of COVID-19 has forced non-resident Indians (NRI) and foreign nationals to prolong their stay in India.

Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal said the government should rethink on lockdown measures as the country cannot have the 'lockdown of people and lockout of the economy'.

The actress, who’s currently celebrating this joyous moment with her family in Trivandrum, says she couldn’t be at a better place right now.

Actors Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody and Olivia Morris have been announced as new additions to the cast of SS Rajamouli's upcoming magnum opus RRR.

The day was first celebrated in the year 1982 by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) which is UNESCO’s partner for performing arts.

The idea of celebrating this day came from Herbie Hancock, who happens to be a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador as well as a renowned jazz pianist.

Today is the International Day of the Midwife.

नई दिल्ली। मनी लॉन्ड्रिंग मामले में कांग्रेस द्वारा प्रवर्तित एसोसिएटेड जर्नल्‍स लिमिटेड (एजेएल) और कांग्रेस के वरिष्ठ नेता मोती लाल वोरा के खिलाफ प्रवर्तन निदेशालय (ईडी) ने शनिवार को बड़ी कार्रवाई की है। ईडी ने मोती लाल वोरा की 16.38 करोड़

ప్రస్తుతం కరోనా మహమ్మారి కారణంగా ప్రతి ఒక్కరూ ఎంతగా ఆందోళన చెందుతున్నారో ప్రత్యేకంగా చెప్పాల్సిన పని లేదు. ఈ మహమ్మారి దెబ్బకు ఇప్పటికే దాదాపు వెయ్యి మందికి పైగా మన దేశంలో మరణాలు సంభవించాయని గణాంకాలు చెబుతున్నాయి. వీటన్నింటి సంగతి పక్కనబెడితే.. తల్లి కడుపులోనే బిడ్డ చనిపోవడం.. ఒకవేళ పుట్టినా కూడా కేవలం కొన్ని రోజుల్లోనే శిశువు

एक तोहफे की मदद से आप सामने वाले के प्रति अपने आभार को व्यक्त कर सकते हैं और उनके प्रयासों का सम्मान कर सकते हैं। लेकिन एक अच्छा तोहफा चुन पाना आसान नहीं होता। इस अंतर्राष्ट्रीय महिला दिवस के मौके पर

Fortnite World Cup, one of the most popular esports events in the gaming community, has been called off over coronavirus scare. Epic Games, the developers of the Battle Royale game has announced the cancellation of the gaming tournament this year. The