On Boxing Day 2004, an earthquake in the Indian Ocean near Indonesia set off a tsunami which killed almost 250,000 people. It was the deadliest natural disaster this century, and was probably the deadliest tsunami in human history.
India’s modern economic and political trajectory owes much to the quiet brilliance and unwavering integrity of Manmohan Singh, who has passed away at the age of 92.
The global hunger crisis is deepening, as conflicts, climate change, and economic instability push millions into food insecurity. Yet, paradoxically, funding from the world’s wealthiest nations to alleviate this suffering is dwindling.
Nowadays, a headline common to days the Parliament is in session reads: “Parliamentary proceedings disrupted due to ruckus by Parliamentarians,” with equal chances of disruptors being either from the Opposition or the Treasury Benches.
The informal sector comprises a sizable percentage of the workforce, especially in developing countries.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living Foundation will hold events worldwide across cities and countries. Between 3rd and 19th May, global peace movement events will be held in 24 cities of USA in the presence of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar himself.
"Sri Sri Ravi Shankar launches Global Movement for peace & togetherness" Thousands of people also gathered at the COS Torwar Stadium,Warsaw, Poland for a peace mediation and pledged to #IStandForPeace on April 24. He who has also met Nagma Mohamed Mallick, Ambassador to Poland and Lithuania from India,said, " India had always stood for peace and dialogue".
Mr. L.J. Sedgwick, I.C.S., the provincial superintendent of the Census in Bombay Presidency, has compiled an interesting statement, published in the Bombay Labour Gazette, showing the occupations of the population of Bombay city and island. It is a busy population, like that of Calcutta and other cities.
Without a CDS, who will push theaterisation? Is the government backtracking on its plan for reforms or has it switched emphasis to pushing populist schemes, like the Tour of Duty, to befool the public on providing additional employment avenues.
Another integrated gaming, resort, and leisure project about thrice the size of the cluster of casinos in the Entertainment City along Manila Bay is being planned in Cavite.
