Jammu and Kashmir has been able to achieve "remarkable improvement" in multiple indicators related to maternal and child health in recent years, with a decline in infant mortality rate (IMR), an official spokesman said. The IMR has been reduced from 52 (2005) to 22 (2018), according to the latest data released by the Registrar General of India in the SRS bulletin on Friday. "The current national average of infant mortality rate stands at 32 much higher than that of J-K," the spokesman said. "The entire Health and Medical Education Department with active support from the National Health Mission (NHM) has put in strenuous efforts to provide essential newborn care at government health institutions across the Union Territory," Atal Dulloo, the financial commissioner in Health and Medical Education Department, said. Special newborn care units (SNCUs) have been established in 27 districts and other equivalent hospitals, three NICUs, newborn stabilisation units (NBSUs) and newborn care ...

An ominous rise in Spanish government bond yields fanned speculation that the country might need a bailout of its own. Matt Phillips reports on Markets Hub. Photo: Reuters.

At best the central police and paramilitary can hold an area once it is taken back, but clearing it and handing it over to them can only be done by the Army, writes Firdaus Ahmed.

The LDF government's recent payment of compensation to the victims is a great climb down, for this is the first time a Kerala government has conceded that endosulfan was the cause of the unusual and lethal health disorders that spread in Kasargode. Does this mean more for the victims to look forward to? P N Venugopal finds out.

Statistics are staggeringly in favour of breastfeeding, and surprising as it may be, breastfeeding rates in India are dismal. Krithika Ramalingam digs deeper into the factors at play.

A non-governmental organization has been responsible for the dramatic plunge in the infant mortality rate in Gadchiroli district of eastern Maharashtra, reports Rahul Goswami.

The deserted areas of Wadala lie cheek by jowl with a Mumbai Port Trust goods terminal. It lacks public transport and other amenities, but the MMRDA is hell-bent on spending Rs.4128 crores to erect a skyscraper here. Darryl D'Monte reports.

You read and saw and probably debated furiously over our fantasy Test XI. We thought of needling you more and switching colours. How about selecting a fantasy ODI XI? Time again to pick and choose.

Venky's face ire of EPL team Blackburn Rovers' fans

Football legend IM Vijayan urges fans to maintain social distancing

The release of the book 'Midnight Sun' comes 15 years after she published her first book of the series.

Daniel Radcliffe, who portrayed the bespectacled wizard in all eight movies, is one of several celebrities who are reading "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" to keep us entertained.

Since then, the video has gone viral drawing hilarious reactions, while netizens claimed that 'Lady Arnab' in question must be also awarded a 'Dadasaheb Phalke award'.

In the video, the former Australian skipper spoke about the importance of pointing the front foot in the direction where a batsman wants to hit the ball.

Raina also went on to have a successful international career. He played an integral role in India's win at the 2011 World Cup.

The Tollywood star, who has been a part of the industry for almost a decade now, is known for playing versatile roles.

In the video with Kohli, from the 2018 ODI series, the ECB has asked the Indian skipper if that was the best ball he ever faced.

Tour de France is rescheduled for August 29 without spectators but Chris Froome feels it may be hard to contain the fans.

South Korea's sporting industry emerged from the coronavirus shutdown with baseball while football and golf will soon follow suit.

Maria Sharapova recalled how Novak Djokovic earned himself a dinner with her by winning a match.

The China Professional Baseball League said up to 1,000 people would be permitted to enter ballparks from Friday.

Taiwan's baseball league games are being streamed with English commentary, racking up millions of views for matches featuring cardboard cut-outs of fans and robots beating drums.

Rumours of Athiya and KL Rahul's alleged relationship surfaced last year, after the cricketer posted an adorable birthday wish for her on social media.

Actress Tisca Chopra worked with the late Irrfan Khan in the critically acclaimed film Qissa besides in TV projects. She says Irrfan pushed her in the right direction during her initial days of struggle.

Much to the delight of #SidNaaz fans, Shehnaaz Gill has shared a behind-the-scenes video of her shooting with Sidharth Shukla for the song Bhula Dunga.

Filmmaker Anand Gandhi was in talks with Irrfan for a movie about pandemics. The script was in the process. The plot revolved around women scientists fighting a contagion.

Grammy winning singer Adele recently shared a picture from her birthday celebration that created a stir on social media due to her weight loss.

Raveena Tandon gave a funny reply to a fan who proposed marriage to her in the next birth.

In the note, Jimmy mentioned having worked with Irrfan in 5 films, including Haasil and Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns.

Ashvin Kumar recalls he had no budget to pay Irrfan Khan, but the actor voluntarily supported his film.

A picture of Salman Khan with former 'Bigg Boss' contestant Niketan Madhok from Panvel has been shared on social media.

The two worked together in Bollywood films like Paan Singh Tomar and international projects as A Mighty Heart and Slumdog Millionaire among others.

Randeep Hooda has reflected on hard times that people across the world have been facing since the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Deepika Padukone has posted the lyrics of the song Lamhe Guzar Gaye to remember her Piku co-star Irrfan Khan.

Actress Neena Gupta has thanked fans for showering love on her as she crossed 5 lakh followers on Instagram.

In the play titled 'Laal Ghaas Par Neele Ghode', Irrfan Khan essayed the role of Russian revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin.

Actor-Director Neeraj Kabi says Irrfan Khan's death felt like a personal loss. The two worked together in the 2015 film Talvar.

Irrfan passed away on April 29 after a long battle with the neuroendocrine tumour.

Amitabh Bachchan paid heartfelt tributes to his late co-stars Sridevi and Irrfan Khan by commemorating 25 years of Khuda Gawah and five years of Piku, respectively.

In his latest Instagram post, Johnny Depp thanked his fans for staying by his side and supporting him during his legal battle with his ex-wife Amber Heard.

When asked if cricket might lose its competitive edge in such an atmosphere Stokes, 28, said that even without fans the players would still be going out to win.

Kohli said the many moments which are created because of the passion brought in by fans, would be missing.

Reddy’s direction is impressive. He knows his material well and keeps it on a tight leash, never skipping a beat.

Irrfan, despite a difficult phase of illness just before the film’s shooting began, puts forward a stellar performance, absolutely convincing as the loving father.

Our very own #Irrfan has finally made a dhamaakedaar comeback with #AngreziMedium. A film, in which he does an impossible task of sending his daughter abroad for further studies. But does this film hold up to the hype? Is it better than the prequel 'Hindi Medium'? Does it deserve your time in these #lockdown days? Watch this hilariously honest review to find out.

Proceeds of the sale of match tickets of FIH Men's Hockey Series Finals held in Odhisha was handed over by Hockey India to CM's Relief Fund for Cyclone Fani.

Cesc Fabregas took to Twitter to remind Tottenham Hotspur fans about Leicester City winning the Premier League title.

Sunil Chhetri took to social media to reveal that a fan had messaged him to ask not for his signed jersey or photo but his Netflix ID and password.

A fan asked Sunil Chhetri for his Netflix ID and password for the Covid-19 lockdown period. The Indian men's football team captain got him more.

The Spanish Cup final between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao was originally scheduled for April 18 in Seville at the Olympic Stadium, known as La Cartuja.