US envoy for climate John Kerry calls on PM Modi
New Delhi: US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday and discussed issues relating to climate, including a forthcoming summit of 40 world leaders. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the discussions focussed on the climate leaders’ summit as well as issues in the […]
US says does not anticipate any immediate breakthrough in Iran nuclear talks
Washington: The US does not anticipate any immediate breakthrough in the Iran nuclear talks that kicked off in Vienna, a senior State Department official has said, asserting that there will be “difficult discussions” ahead. The European Union-brokered talks on Tehran’s nulcear programme, which began in Vienna on Tuesday, is being attended by diplomats from the […]
India is major player on global stage: US envoy John Kerry
Washington: Observing that India is a major player on a global stage, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry on Wednesday said that decisive action from the country now will determine what this transformation will mean for all generations to come. He also said that advancing gender equality and the promotion of women’s leadership […]
Inequality most apparent in direct effects of COVID-19: WB prez
Washington: Inequality is most apparent in direct effects of COVID-19 that has hit vulnerable people the most, World Bank President David Malpass has said, noting that the world faces major challenges such as climate change, rising poverty and violence. Malpass,during a conversation with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on […]
Delimitation Commission & Challenges Ahead
Jammu and Kashmir, for long has been the site of contestation for all-federalists, the ruling party, opposition and voices from civil society, alike. As we await the redrawing of constituencies by the Delimitation Commission, constituted this year (2021) to redraw the Assembly constituencies of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, it is useful to […]
Ensuring oral hygiene keeps multiple diseases at bay
Chronic health conditions create a massive burden on the health of individuals as well as the entire healthcare system. Oral hygiene is one of the most important aspects that many people ignore or are unaware about it. Routine and regular dental care not only prevents periodontal disease but also helps to apprise the patients who […]
Health care for people with disabilities
World Health Day
By: M Ahmad World Health Day is celebrated annually on 7 April and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. The theme for 2021 is “Building a fairer, healthier world”. Health is important in itself, because it enables a person to have a good life, […]
Pakistan wins series in South Africa with another Fakhar 100
Centurion: Opener Fakhar Zaman hit a second successive century to help Pakistan win the deciding one-day international against South Africa by 28 runs and take the series 2-1 on Wednesday. Fakhar made 101 and captain Babar Azam 94 from 82 balls to propel Pakistan to 320-7 batting first at SuperSport Park. South Africa was 292 […]
Olympic-bound Sania Mirza included in TOPS after gap of four years
New Delhi: Indian tennis star Sania Mirza was on Wednesday included in the government’s Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), four years after she opted out of the programme. Sania was selected in the TOPS during the 56th meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell here. The 34-year-old multiple Grand Slam winner had opted out of the […]
Hockey: India beat Argentina 4-3 for winning start to tour
New Delhi: The Indian men’s hockey team made a positive start to its tour of Argentina, beating the reigning Olympic champions 4-3 in the first practice match in Buenos Aires. Nilakanta Sharma (16th minute), Harmanpreet Singh (28th), Rupinder Pal Singh (33rd) and Varun Kumar (47th) were the goal scorers for India late on Tuesday night. […]
