NEW DELHI: The Directorate of Education on Monday asked schools in Delhi to prevent the enrolment of “illegal Bangladeshi migrants” by ensuring a strict document verification process during admission. “Schools must ensure strict admission procedures, verification of students’ documentation to prevent illegal Bangladeshi migrants’ enrolment… implementation of greater scrutiny to detect and prevent unauthorised admissions… Continue reading Prevent enrolment of illegal Bangladeshi migrants: DoE to Delhi schools
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National awardee filmmaker Shyam Benegal passes away at 90
Mumbai: Veteran filmmaker Shyam Sunder S Benegal, a multiple National Award winner and among the pioneers of ‘parallel cinema’ – with silver screen classics, passed away in a private hospital in city after a long battle with a kidney disease, his family said here on Monday. He is survived by his wife Nira Benegal and… Continue reading National awardee filmmaker Shyam Benegal passes away at 90
Prez, PM, film industry pay rich tributes to Benegal
Delhi/Mumbai: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in mourning the loss of famed film-maker Shyam Benegal, who passed away in a Mumbai private hospital on Monday night. “The passing of Shri Shyam Benegal marks the end of a glorious chapter of Indian cinema and television,” Mumru said in a condolence… Continue reading Prez, PM, film industry pay rich tributes to Benegal
UN 2024: India calls for change at UN as conflicts persist
UNITED NATIONS: I) As the United Nations prepares to celebrate its 80th anniversary next year, India stressed that reform is “key” to the organisation’s “relevance” in addressing current and future global challenges, as world leaders signed off on an ambitious pact in 2024 to transform global governance and drive sustainable action. When world leaders descended at the UN… Continue reading UN 2024: India calls for change at UN as conflicts persist
PM Modi conferred with top Kuwaiti honour Mubarak Al-Kabeer medal
Kuwait City/New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday conferred with Kuwait’s top honour of Mubarak Al-Kabeer medal in appreciation for his role in boosting the good ties between Kuwait and India. The honour was bestowed on PM Modi by the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in a ceremony held at… Continue reading PM Modi conferred with top Kuwaiti honour Mubarak Al-Kabeer medal
Switching off from work can be difficult but taking proper break is good for your health
ADELAIDE: It’s never been easier to stay connected to work. Even when we’re on leave, our phones and laptops keep us tethered. Many of us promise ourselves we won’t check emails during our break. But we do. Being away from the workplace, and even in a new location, is often not enough to detach psychologically.… Continue reading Switching off from work can be difficult but taking proper break is good for your health
Divya Kala Mela run by persons with disabilities makes sale of Rs 3.5 crore: Govt
NEW DELHI: The Divya Kala Mela run by persons with disabilities (PwDs) made a sale of Rs 3.5 crore, the Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has said. Organised by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), the 11-day event was a celebration of the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of PwDs. On the concluding… Continue reading Divya Kala Mela run by persons with disabilities makes sale of Rs 3.5 crore: Govt
India, Kuwait condemn cross-border terrorism; resolve to bolster counter-terror cooperation
KUWAIT CITY: India and Kuwait on Sunday vowed to enhance counter-terror cooperation while unequivocally condemning terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border terrorist activities. Ways to deal with the challenge of terrorism figured in talks between the two sides during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Gulf nation. “The two sides unequivocally condemned terrorism… Continue reading India, Kuwait condemn cross-border terrorism; resolve to bolster counter-terror cooperation
PM Modi distributes 71,000 appointment letters to newly appointed recruits, says, “Development of country happens through its youth”
New Delhi [India], December 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday distributed more than 71,000 appointment letters to newly appointed recruits through video conferencing. Addressing the occasion, PM Modi extended wishes to the new recruits. “I have had many professional discussions with the youth of India in Kuwait. After coming here, my first program is… Continue reading PM Modi distributes 71,000 appointment letters to newly appointed recruits, says, “Development of country happens through its youth”
Man-made products – buildings, plastics – could be storing 8.4 bn tonnes of carbon, study estimates
NEW DELHI: About 8.4 billion tonnes of carbon is estimated to have been accumulated and stored in long-lasting products from around the world made by humans, such as plastics and buildings, between 1995 and 2019, according to a study. Researchers at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands said this ‘fossil carbon’ added to the… Continue reading Man-made products – buildings, plastics – could be storing 8.4 bn tonnes of carbon, study estimates