The Indian capital with its chauvinistic society and sordid history of crimes against women is the last place that one would imagine women to be attracted to. Zumbish talks to women who live and work in Delhi to know their thoughts on the city.

The broad-based Community Based Functional Literacy Campaign launched by the State Resource Centre of Rayagada, Orissa aims to educate women and drop-out girls in three of the most backward districts of the state. Abhijit Mohanty summarises the key take-aways so far.

Abhijit Mohanty brings us the story of certain tribal villages in Koraput district of southern Odisha that have successfully overcome the challenges posed by denudation and inadequate irrigation and have etched out a path towards food security and well-being.

The risk to the unborn child from an HIV-infected mother is significant, but with advances in science and medical care, more women are hopeful about choosing to keep the child. Puja Awasthi reports.

It may take more than random coverage of dramatic developments on the civic front for the media fulfil its promise of connecting citizens and governments. Mere reports based entirely on press statements and conferences in which plans are presented with little questioning won't do, writes Ammu Joseph.

In the major metros, a range of new vocational courses is helping high school students find jobs in the rapidly industrialising sectors. What about job-seekers in small towns and rural areas? Padmalatha Ravi reports on two NGO-led training innovations in Tamilnadu and Karnataka.

Various independent studies and research reveal close to 20 per cent of students across India suffering from some degree of visual impairment. A new initiative from the Nayonika Eye Care Charitable Trust seeks to correct this through the combined efforts of a wider network.

Dr. S S Kalbag has devoted 20 years of his life to educating the rural youngster, and found an enriching life for himself too in the process.

It is a common perception that truck drivers are rash individuals, responsible for the deaths of numerous citizens in accidents each year. But few know how much the work conditions of drivers contribute to making them who they are. At an awareness camp for drivers at Chandrapur, Aparna Pallavi finds out more.

Initiatives under the ‘My Space My unManifesto’ campaign to bring about a political reawakening and engagement among Dalit youth have led to a new-found consciousness and perspective among them. Manisha Prakash reports.

The Ranchi district court set up counters with boxes for fresh filing, certified copies, notary and the bar at its premises to speed up the hearing of cases through video conferencing amid the lockdown.

ABC of Coronavirus: This little girl shares how to get through this tough time

Chief Economic Adviser K Subramanian said policy making in India happens throughout the year, coming up with a separate budget may only be a legal way to go about it.

Currently, businesses are required to digitally sign GSTR-3B form while filing monthly return and paying taxes.

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.

Official Twitter of State of Israel responded to Varun Dhawan's tweet on coronavirus antidote with his 'ABCD 2' dialogue.

Karkala taluk had launched several innovative programmes during the academic year to ensure that students performed well in the SSLC exams. The taluk is aiming at 100% results. Block education officer (BEO) GS Shashidhar had launched

Museums, art exhibitions across the world are offering virtual tours to help people overcome the lockdown blues during the coronavirus pandemic.

The advent of technology, in recent years, has helped the game of cricket but has increased the challenge as well.

Bumrah, without taking names, also revealed the inspiration behind his action.

In particular, the Hyderabad batsman is remembered for his memorable 281-run knock at the famous Eden Gardens Test in 2001 which India won conceding a follow-on in 2001.

Hockey India is carrying out interactive sessions for its registered technical officials and umpires, across six WhatsApp groups.

FIH Pro League has been postponed by one year till June 2021 after a slew of matches were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Nilakanta Sharma said Manpreet Singh motivates the Indian men's hockey team through his game.

The graphic novel is published by Campfire and has illustrations by award-winning artist Sachin Nagar. Author and screenwriter Banker's writing spans across genres of crime thrillers, essays, literary criticism and fiction

Diego Maradona sold a signed Argentina shirt and the sale raised money for an underprivileged area on the outskirts of Buenos Aires affected by quarantine rules.

BJP MLA Suresh Tiwari said that the statement was made last week during his visit to the office of nagar palika, where several government officials were present.

While Israel's defence ministry announced a breakthrough in the development of an antibody, Rome-based biotech firm Takis said vaccine tests had shown positive effects.

The lyrics of the song as well as the music have been arranged and composed Suga and IU, while Yoongi has worked on the piano and synthesizer.

Jerusalem, May 05: Israeli Defence Minister Naftali Bennett has said that scientists at the country's main biological research institute have made a "significant breakthrough" in developing an antibody to the novel coronavirus, as the researchers wrapped up the development phase and moved

There have been a number of amendments proposed to SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations 2013 in the recent consultation paper of the Securities and Exchange Board of India that does not augurs well for mutual funds, distributors as well as advisors. The

The Income Tax Department providing online service for Indian citizens to correct/modify errors in their name and other details mentioned on the PAN (Permanent Account Number) card and the Aadhaar card. When filing Income Tax Returns (ITR), the income tax department

Actor Chemban Vinod got hitched to Mariam Thomas in a private ceremony on Tuesday. The actor took to his Facebook page to share the special news. Mariam is a psychologist by profession and also a Zumba trainer. Pictures of

In a recent report, Andhra Pradesh has confirmed the death of two coronavirus patients who had no travel history. The Andhra Pradesh Police reported that the virus spread through currency notes, where it turned out to be the ‘culprit' carrying the

Many health organisations like the WHO and CDC are continuously advising people to wash hands and maintain hygiene in their surroundings. This is because coronavirus mainly transfers through fomites, which are objects in which the infected air droplets get settled and

Oral sex, also known as oral intercourse is a common form of sexual activity, which involves using the mouth, lips or tongue to stimulate your partner's genitals or anus. Both heterosexual and homosexual couples can perform oral sex on their partner

Ladies, a time may come in your relationship when you will have to meet your boyfriend's friends. Now, this may sound quite easy but the reality is a bit different. Meeting your boyfriend's friends can be a stressful job, while some

Amidst the severe outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, people are supposed to stay at their homes and avoid going out, if not necessary. Many countries across the world have imposed lockdown in their various cities. Doctors, experts and leaders across the world

A same-sex couple from the UK has made history by carrying their baby in both their wombs. The procedure termed as 'shared motherhood' has given the women the ultimate opportunity to carry their baby. The couple, Jasmine and Donna Francis-Smith, welcomed

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is all set to introduce the free online teacher training programme through its Centre of Excellence (CoE). The Board's teacher training programme will include structured courses for free of cost. The Board has decided

Oral sex, also known as oral intercourse is a common form of sexual activity, which involves using the mouth, lips or tongue to stimulate your partner's genitals or anus. Both heterosexual and homosexual couples can perform oral sex on their partner

When gas began leaking from a nearby chemical factory and drifting towards his house in southern India, there were no warnings and no alarms, welder Elamanchili Venkatesh said.

When gas began leaking from a nearby chemical factory and drifting towards his house in southern India, there were no warnings and no alarms, welder Elamanchili Venkatesh said.

Scientists at Israel's Institute for Biological Research (IIBR) have wrapped up the development phase and moved to patent and mass produce the potential treatment.

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