International Day for South-South CooperationBy Dr Arvind Kumar19 December is observed as the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation annually to commemorate the date when the United Nations (U ...

The diplomatic row between India and the United States over the arrest of Indian diplomat is a sad development for the future of Indo-US relations. The crisis got triggered with the sudden arrest and ...

International Migrants DayBy DrArvind Kumar18 December is observed as the UN International Migrants Day every year to acknowledge the efforts, contributions and rights of migrants worldwide. It was on ...

Reviving Traditional WisdomEnvironmental consciousness was preached by our ancestors preached, our parents taught it to us, the West is adopting it and are we abandoning it. Conserving water, switchin ...

WTO DealBy Dr Arvind KumarIndia’s refusal to accept a four-year ‘peace clause’ for ostensibly breaching farm subsidy caps under the World Trade Organization’s Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) has been v ...

Mandela’s LegacyDr Arvind KumarWith the passing away of Nelson Mandela, the world has lost ‘an icon of the 20th century and a leader who had a larger-than-life figure. He will always be remembered for ...

International Mountain DayBy Dr Arvind KumarMountaineering and explorations societies generally hold lectures and social events on or around 11 December. This year, according to the theme for IMD "Mou ...

Human Rights Day 2013By Dr Arvind KumarIn order to safeguard human rights and make people aware of their rights world wide, 10th December is observed annually to mark the United Nations' (UN) Human Ri ...

AAP—Phenomenon or Euphoria?Dr Arvind KumarThe stunning victory registered by the Aam Adami Party (AAP) at recently held assembly election in Delhi has unfolded a new chapter in the prevalent party sys ...

International Volunteer DayBy Dr Arvind KumarYesterday 5th December was observed as the International Volunteer Day every year by the United Nations (UN). This day affords volunteers a chance to work ...