RG Kar protest: Hunger strike by junior doctors enters day 12

RG Kar case: Doctors' hunger strike enters day 12

The fast-unto-death demonstration by a group of junior doctors at Esplanade in central Kolkata in the aftermath of the rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, entered the 12th day on Wednesday. Oct 16, 2024
Maharashtra State Skills University named after late industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata

Maharashtra State Skills University to be named after Ratan Tata

The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday gave nod for naming Maharashtra State Skills University after Ratan Tata, the former chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons. This is one of the many decisions taken by the cabinet in its recent meetings, even as the state prepares for imminent assembly elections. Oct 14, 2024
Water tap.

Scientists Point Out Risks in Bottled Water, Urge Shift to Piped Water

Medical scientists have urged for increased investment in safe piped water as an alternative to bottled water due to potential health risks and environmental toll. The scientists suggest that low-income and middle-income countries must invest in infrastructure and safe tap water availability as an alternative to bottled water. Oct 12, 2024
Noel Tata

Noel Tata appointed Chairman of Tata Trusts

Noel Tata on Friday was unanimously appointed as Chairman of Tata Group's philanthropic arm Tata Trusts during a board meeting to discuss the group's succession plans after the demise of Ratan Naval Tata at age 86. Oct 11, 2024