JNU students hold candlelight vigil for Iqra Firdaus, demand speedy justice

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Students during a candlelight vigil at JNU in New Delhi, expressing solidarity with Iqra Firdaus and demanding a fair, transparent, and speedy investigation into the case. NEW DELHI: Students from Jammu & Kashmir at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) organised a candlelight vigil on campus to express solidarity with Iqra Firdaus, a young woman who went […]

India pushes for dialogue on climate finance, adaptation at Bonn climate talks

A general view shows the plenary hall during an international replenishment conference for the United Nations Green Climate Fund in Bonn, Germany. File | Photo Credit: Reuters India has called for the shrinking pool of climate finance and a widening adaptation finance gap to be tackled head-on at the United Nations climate negotiations-linked talks under […]

Advances in cardiac care and the challenge of accessibility in India

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Heart failure is one of the fastest-growing cardiovascular challenges worldwide and a major cause of hospital admissions in India. Unlike a heart attack, which is a sudden event, heart failure is a chronic condition that requires lifelong management. Patients often experience repeated episodes of worsening symptoms, leading to hospitalisation. A recent U.K. clinical trial found […]

Bengal ranks high in agriculture and health, low in environment and public infra: Report | Kolkata News

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Kolkata: Bengal presents a starkly divided picture of development, showcasing strides in farming and public health while displaying a collapse in environmental management and infrastructure, a study revealed.The study report titled ‘State of India’s Environment 2026: In Figures’ , released by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), ranked all 28 states and eight Union Territories […]

Assam Man Has Educated Kids of 20 Villages for Free

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Originally reported and written in December 2022, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. Hailing from Pamohi village in Assam’s Kamrup district, Uttam Teron’s life was carefree and purposeless just a couple of decades ago. He would spend days roaming around the village with his friends. Once in a while, he […]