Japanese regulatory authorities and the Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco), owner of the Fukushima nuclear plant, failed to implement adequate safeguards at the plant before the 2011 tsunami despite being aware of the risks, the International Atomic Energy Agency has said. IAEA concluded in its report on the accident — obtained and made public on […]
As the Irish government has approved the same-sex marriage with 1.2 million people of Ireland voting in its favour, B-Town celebrities including Hrithik Roshan have also supported the decision. On Friday, Ireland voted in a referendum — whether the Constitution should be changed so as to extend civil marriage rights to same-sex couples. From early […]
Nearly two-thirds of the non-Muslim candidates secured entry-level as well as experience-level jobs at a fair organised by the Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) and Khidmat Organisation here on Saturday, an organiser said. Around 1,100 young and experienced job aspirants, along with 20 big and small companies including banks, took part in the day-long event […]
Twelve teenagers cames together on stage to convey their stories of struggle, social issues that affect them most and the changes they dream of. ‘Walk!’ – a collaborative production inspired by the stories, struggles, dreams and hopes of the group was presented at the Studio Safdar here on Saturday. The group, facilitated by Tasawwur – […]
A tiny Western Lowland Gorilla has been born at Taronga Zoo. The baby, born to Frala and Silverback Kibali, is the second born at Taronga in the last seven months. The new baby and Frala are healthy and are bonding well. Frala, 33, is a very experienced and successful mother having previously given birth […]
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has moved the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Congress, the BJP, the CPI-M, the CPI, the NCP and the BSP to disclose the complete details of their income as well as expenditure. The PIL by the ADR along with RTI activist Subhash Chandra […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Indian community in Seoul, said on Monday that the world’s perception of India has changed since his government took over a year ago and that “humanity” lay at the centre of the country’s foreign policy. Addressing a cheering 1,500-strong Indian community here, Modi said a key component of his […]
After roping in actress Michelle Yeoh, known for her role in James Bond film “Tomorrow Never Dies”, acclaimed Buddhist leader Gyalwang Drukpa is banking on more celebrities and movie stars to raise money for reconstruction and rehabilitation in quake-devastated Nepal. The spiritual head of the 800-year-old Drukpa Order based in the Himalayas, with around 1,000 […]
Far away from their homeland, the Kabuliwalas of Kolkata, who lead a sheltered and secluded life in the city, are deeply saddened by the terror attacks in Afghanistan, fervently wishing peace would prevail in their country soon. The Kabuliwala or man from Kabul was immortalised by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in the widely-translated classic “Kabuliwala” […]
Changing your behaviour to break a bad habit can be challenging, but what if there was some help? Hypnotherapist and NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) master practitioner Jasmine Piran shares her top tips and tricks for moving away from any bad habit. Piran is also a consultant for Rokfri, a unique stop smoking programme which understands that […]