Tokya, April 22 (IANS) Nabi Tajima, a Japanese woman believed to have been the world’s oldest person, has died at the age of 117,
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‘Include Sikandra, Etmauddaula in world heritage list’
Agra, April 22 (IANS) Tourism industry leaders in Agra have demanded inclusion of two Mughal monuments, Sikandra and Etmauddaula, in the list of world
‘Concept of equality’ pervades world’s biggest community kitchen
By Jaideep Sarin Amritsar (Punjab), April 22 (IANS) If there is one big leveller for people, irrespective of their religion, caste, gender, social status
Meals in the mountains
ATTN EDITORS: “The Himalayan Arc: Journeys East of Southeast” edited by Namita Gokhale focuses on a crucial, enthralling, politically turbulent, yet often under-reported part
Mere protests won’t do, have to work at grassroots for women’s safety: FLO President
By Rituraj Baruah New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Mere protests over heinous crimes like rape are not enough and work is needed on the
Rome celebrates 2,771st birthday
Rome, April 22 (IANS) Celebrations took place across Rome on Saturday as the capital of Italy commemorated its founding 2,771 years ago. Mayor Virginia
Rise above difference to bring about change, urges Aamir
Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan hopes that people unify, irrespective of their socio-political and economic differences, for the pursuit of bringing
From ‘sui-dhaaga’ to sustainable fashion: Rural women weavers find new identity
By Nivedita New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) What happens when women from “silai schools” in rural India up the ante under the expert guidance
Shun plastics, plant more trees, create behavioural changes
By Ved Krishna Earth — our home — is a truly magnificent place. Around 8.7 million species have lived and evolved on this planet
Martin’s Corner: The little store that became a local legend
ATTN EDITORS: “Secret Sauce” is an in-depth look at 40 of India’s most iconic and successful restaurants, not just as landmarks and must-visit destinations