Int’l labour organisation calls for action to end child labour
On World Day Against Child Labour, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has called for action to end child labour.
On Monday, the ILO held...
113 Congo refugees flee to Uganda after rebel attacks
At least 113 refugees from Congo have crossed into Uganda following attacks by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in eastern Congo, a relief...
Muzaffarpur man, deemed ‘dead’ and cremated, returns home alive!
A man in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, believed to be dead and his 'body' cremated a couple of days ago, has returned home alive,...
Person facing casteism has right to change surname: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has said that individuals have the right to change their surnames if they wish to not to be identified...
Your high-pitched voice may be in your genes
An international team of researchers has identified mutations in a gene that influences the pitch of voices.
Speaking is one of the most characteristic...
Kids under 12 chose YouTube’s video content over TikTok: Report
Despite the incredible popularity of TikTok, about 9 out of 10 kids under 12 in the US access content on YouTube versus 4...
To curb noise pollution, Mumbai to observe ‘No Honking Day’ on Wednesday
In order to control noise pollution and its adverse health effects, Mumbai Police's Traffic Control Branch has announced a 'No Honking Day' on...
Chronic exposure to lead, cadmium & arsenic raises heart disease risk
Chronic exposure to low levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic through commonly used household items, air, water, soil and food is associated with...
Woman moves Kerala HC alleging her lesbian partner detained by parents
A woman has moved a habeas corpus plea in the Kerala High Court, alleging that she was forcefully separated from her lesbian partner...
‘Two-wheeler taxis can’t run in Delhi for now’, SC stays Delhi HC order
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Delhi High Court order, which allowed the two-wheeler taxi aggregators to operate till finalisation of a...
