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India is fortunate to have a leader like PM Modi, says former British PM David Cameron

David Cameron also lauded PM Modi's flagship programme 'Skill India' but pointed out that such goals cannot be achieved by government initiatives alone.

Jul 19, 2018

Wriddhiman Saha nursing a career-threatening injury after rehabilitation goof-up: Report

The 33-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman needs a surgery on his shoulder. He is likely to miss to India's tour to Australia later this year, let alone the upcoming five-Test series in England.

Jul 19, 2018

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Sri Lakshmivara Theertha Swamiji of Udupi's Shiroor Mutt passes away

Sri Lakshmivara Theertha Swamiji of Udupi's Shiroor Math dies at the age of 54.

Jul 19, 2018

Director General of the World Trade Organization Roberto Azevedo

The WTO is under threat, will they step up?

A new report by the Bertelsmann Foundation says that the credibility of the WTO is under threat, and the organisation could face closure if more countries vacate its Appellate body.

Jul 18, 2018

Golden girl Hima Das scripts history; helps put her little Assamese town on the map

After her historic feat, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal met Hima's parents and announced that she will be appointed the state's first sports ambassador. She will also be felicitated with Rs 50 lakh award at a state-level programme after her return.

Jul 18, 2018

Facebook is Skill India Mission's new digital partner

Social media giant announced a partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation to provide more digital skills to the youth in India.

Jul 17, 2018

Olive Ridley turtles at Rushikullya beach

Odisha focuses on eco-tourism, aims to get 23 million tourists by 2021

The state is looking at boosting tourism the eco-tourism and medical tourism attractions under its dynamic tourism policy. With the 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup also scheduled to be held in the state, Odisha is looking to boost its credentials as a tourism hotspot.

Jul 17, 2018

What is N-YES? Centre plans to train 10 lakh youth annually in discipline and nationalism

Modi government has proposed National Youth Empowerment Scheme, or N-YES, in order to have a disciplined and nationalist "force of youth."

Jul 17, 2018

Will teenager Alyssa Carson become the first citizen of Mars?

Alyssa Carson, 17, has already visited the space camp at Turkey in Canada and Huntsville in Missouri, 18 times over the last 10 years and now she is preparing for her 19th visit

Jul 17, 2018

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UN partners with Google, adopts high-tech approach to map environmental impact

The United Nations Environmental Programme announced a new partnership with Google to use cloud computing and mapping to track the impacts of human activity on global ecosystems.

Jul 17, 2018

Adidas goes green; to use only recycled plastic by 2024

After IKEA, Starbucks and McDonald's, Adidas is the latest corporate to wean off plastic, as it announced that it would use only recycled plastic in all its products by 2024. The project will start this year and is estimated to save 40 tonnes of plastic annually.

Jul 17, 2018

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Search Results for: modernisation programme

India is fortunate to have a leader like PM Modi, says former British PM David Cameron

Wriddhiman Saha nursing a career-threatening injury after rehabilitation goof-up: Report

Sri Lakshmivara Theertha Swamiji of Udupi's Shiroor Mutt passes away

The WTO is under threat, will they step up?

Golden girl Hima Das scripts history; helps put her little Assamese town on the map

Facebook is Skill India Mission's new digital partner

Odisha focuses on eco-tourism, aims to get 23 million tourists by 2021

What is N-YES? Centre plans to train 10 lakh youth annually in discipline and nationalism

Will teenager Alyssa Carson become the first citizen of Mars?

UN partners with Google, adopts high-tech approach to map environmental impact

Adidas goes green; to use only recycled plastic by 2024

Kamal Haasan-hosted Bigg Boss Tamil 2 completes a month: Is it entertaining or boring? Vote

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Nokia X5 set for launch: Quick facts about upcoming budget Android phone

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Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]