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Covid-19: Bengaluru's IISc announces 15-day lockdown

All academic, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities including classes, examinations, seminars, libraries and project works in the nation's premier institute to be shut for 15 days, in effect from March 14.

Mar 16, 2020

With 67,385 babies born on New Year's day, India records highest births; China second

An estimated 392,078 babies were born around the world on New Year's Day, according to UNICEF. Of this, an estimated 67,385 babies were born in India. China comes in second with 46,299 births.

Jan 2, 2020

Priyanka Chopra's passionate kiss with hubby Nick Jonas is ruling the internet [Video]

Priyanka, along with Danielle and Sophie Turner join Jonas brothers on stage to welcome New Year 2020 with champagne.

Jan 2, 2020

Over 300 children die everyday from AIDS-related causes

Low access to antiretroviral treatment, in addition to limited prevention efforts, is a leading cause for these deaths, with only 54 per cent of children aged 0-14 living with HIV in 2018 - or 7,90,000 children - receiving lifesaving antiretroviral therapy.

Nov 28, 2019

Attacks, non-payment of teachers' salaries keep two million children out of school in war-torn Yemen

When children are not in school, they face countless risks of exploitation, abuse and other rights violations.

Sep 26, 2019

PM Modi receives Global Goalkeeper Award, dedicates it to 1.3 bn Indians

Modi said receiving the award on Mahatma Gandhi's 150th anniversary is especially significant for him, for it shows the determination of 1.3 billion people to achieve any goal.

Sep 25, 2019

Mehwish Hayat, Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra

PIC: After slamming Priyanka Chopra, Pak actress Mehwish Hayat shares cosy picture with Nick Jonas

Mehwish Hayat recently shared a picture with Priyanka Chopra's husband Nick Jonas.

Sep 10, 2019

Priyanka Chopra on Vogue September Cover

Priyanka Chopra: Was yelled at by directors, thrown out of movies

Priyanka Chopra, who is now a renowned name all over, credits her Bollywood journey for reaching where she is today.

Sep 8, 2019

UN replies to Priyanka Chopra's 'patriotic' tweet row; says 'she retains right to speak in personal capacity'

The UN's clarification comes a day after Pakistan Human Rights Minister wrote a letter to the international body demanding Priyanka Chopra's removal for encouraging nuclear war.

Aug 23, 2019

Why Pakistan wants UN to remove Priyanka Chopra as goodwill ambassador?

The 37-year old actress who was appointed as the goodwill ambassador in 2016 was criticised over her tweet hailing the Indian Army after the Balakot airstrike.

Aug 22, 2019

Did you know KBC 11 host Amitabh Bachchan is surviving with just 25% of his liver?

Amitabh Bachchan, who is a Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B survivor, admitted that 75 percent of his liver is gone and that he is surviving with just 25 percent.

Aug 21, 2019

[Watch] Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli among leading Indian sports stars wishing everyone on Independence Day

Sporting icons of the country used social media to spread the cheer on country's 73rd Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2019

Sachin Tendulkar demands $2 million royalties from Australian bat manufacturer, files civil lawsuit

The legendary former cricketer claims the company hasn't paid him the agreed amount despite using his name and services for promotional purposes.

Jun 14, 2019

Here's why youngsters-focused family planning is crucial for population control policies

There are 315 million young people in India between the ages of 10 and 24. With 27 per cent of children getting married by age 18, only 10 per cent of married women aged 15-19 years are using contraceptives.

May 31, 2019

School buildings are often used as voter registration and polling booths

Attacks on Afghanistan schools tripled in 2018: UNICEF

The numbers increased for the first time since 2015 and surged from 68 in 2017 to 192 in 2018.

May 28, 2019

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