Global Summit on Poverty By Dr Arvind Kumar Global Poverty Summit has just concluded its meeting at Johannesburg in South Africa. The discussions at the summit were marked by skepticism on whether the ...

Other Side of Globalization By Dr Arvind Kumar Detriments of globalization outnumber benefits. This is the recurring theme of the just published book The Dark Side of Globalization, edited by Jorge He ...

20 Years of INSARAG By Dr Arvind Kumar The International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) has completed 20 years of its establishment and provided a new dynamism to search and rescue operati ...

Relief for Drug Side-effects By Dr Arvind Kumar A recent report published in Japan Times reveals that there exists a system to provide relief for sufferers from drug side effects in Japan. Drug-induce ...

On Verge of Collapse By Dr Arvind Kumar Many experts feel that in the second decade of the 21st century the global community faces grave insecurities in three areas: the environment, conflict, and the ...

Evolving Ecological Civilization By Dr Arvind Kumar Given the irresistible damage being done to the world’s environment and to its people, it is crucial to consider how we can evolve a truly ecologica ...

IMD Foundation Day By Dr Arvind Kumar 15 January marks the auspicious occasion of the 136th anniversary of the foundation of the India Metrological Department. During all these years of its existence, ...

Indian Army Day Dr. Arvind Kumar 15 January is observed as Army Day every year in India, in recognition of Lt Genl (later Field Marshal) K.M. Cariapa's taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of t ...

National Youth Day By Dr Arvind Kumar 12th January is observed as the National Youth Day to commemorate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, who was born on 12th January 1863. Swami Vivekananda in most ...