Despite its growing prosperity, India has the highest burden of malnutrition in the world. Malnutrition is an underlying cause of almost half of all child deaths, and, for those children who ...

Need for Water and Soil ConservationMedia reports indicate that in the aftermath of recent floods, China has begun to review its old laws relating to water and soil conservation and revise them accord ...

Happy JanmashtamiKrishna Janmashtami is the birth (Janma) anniversary of Lord Krishna. According to the legend of the birth of Krishna, Vishnu incarnated himself as Krishna to destroy the evil Kansa w ...

Independence DayPledge15th August is observed as Independence Day every year in India. It reminds us about the innumerable sacrifices made by our forefathers to win freedom for us. The cherished goals ...

International Youth Day 2014The theme of International Youth Day 2014 is “Youth and Mental Health” under the slogan ‘Mental Health Matters’. 12th August is celebrated as International Youth ...

About friendship"Friendship is that sheltering tree which covers you with warmth when you are cold with Sorrow, balms your soul when you are hurt in heart and bandages with love when you bleed inside, ...

Energy Security in Himalayan NationsBy Dr Arvind KumarKnown as the "roof of the world", the Himalayas face numerous challenges in addition to climate change. As mountain glaciers melt, wildlife poache ...

Education for profit or Public Good?The mushroom growth of private institutions of higher education in India has given rise to question whether such institutions are money spinning machines or serving ...

Will BRICS Bank Transform Regional DevelopmentWe believe the BRICS are an important force for incremental change and reform of current institutions towards more representative and equitable governance ...