West Bengal sees high child adoption rates, yet couples overwhelmingly prefer infants under 2, leaving older children in wait. Experts cite societal prejudices and a desire for a 'clean slate' as key reasons. Learn about the push to change perceptions.
Nagaland Bio-Resource Mission ships its first batch of Zanthoxylum seeds to a private firm in Tezpur, marking a key step in commercializing the state's medicinal plants. Read about this milestone for local farmers and the economy.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's planned visit to India is a major diplomatic event, highlighting strong bilateral ties. An Indian-origin Russian MLA explains its importance. Read more.
Kerala faces severe landslides and floods due to 35-year-old maps. Lack of data-based planning cripples disaster management. Urgent policy reforms needed for sustainable development.
A 2025 report reveals alarming groundwater over-extraction in Kolar, Bengaluru Urban, Chikkaballapur, Bengaluru Rural, and Chitradurga. Urgent action is needed to prevent a water crisis.
Russian MiG-31 fighter jets sparked major NATO air defense response near Polish border. Poland and Germany activated Patriot missile systems amid rising Eastern Europe tensions. Read full analysis.
At a Kolkata event marking CINI's 50th & ARC's 25th year, experts stressed active parental engagement for adolescent development. Learn why family time is crucial.
Russian troops patrol Pokrovsk neighborhoods as residents show varied responses. Donetsk head confirms Russian control expands while Ukrainian forces retreat. Latest updates from Donbas front.
Discover how Walmart's $2.7 billion investment in employees transformed the retail giant from corporate villain to Harvard Business School success story. Learn the strategy behind their 420% stock growth.
Pakistan's military intensifies crackdown in Balochistan amid enforced disappearances and economic deprivation. International community urged to act on human rights violations.
Russia escalates offensive on Pokrovsk, Ukraine's key logistics hub. Understanding Moscow's strategic motives behind this critical eastern front battle. Read analysis.
New US sanctions on Russian oil firms leave 48 million barrels stranded at sea, forcing Asian buyers like India to seek urgent alternatives. Discover the market impact.
Reliance Industries stops importing Russian crude for its export-focused refinery to comply with EU ban on Russian-origin petroleum products. RIL accounts for half of India's Russian oil imports.
Reliance Industries ceases Russian oil imports for its export-only refinery from November 20. All December exports will use non-Russian crude. Get the full story on this major energy shift.
Russia launches unique nuclear icebreaker fleet, strengthening Arctic dominance. Putin announces mass-production capability using domestic technology. Read more about this strategic move.
Dr Anagha Bhat-Behere from SPPU receives the Dostoevsky Star Award for promoting Russian language and literature in India. Discover her remarkable contributions to cultural exchange.
Tatjana Bykova reveals how Russian commanders killed her son Andrej for refusing to surrender his car. Investigation exposes widespread 'annulment' culture in Russian army.
Around 600,000 Alaskans will receive a $1,000 Permanent Fund Dividend this year, one of the lowest payouts in two decades. Discover why the amount is so low and how it's funded.
HD Kumaraswamy urges Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to establish industrial parks across Karnataka districts to leverage resource advantages and boost economic growth. Read more.
Home hopes rise in Bengaluru as team strategies become crucial in tennis tournament. Discover how local players adapt to opponents' strengths and weaknesses for success.
India's top refiners plan dramatic reduction in Russian crude imports, exploring alternative suppliers amid changing global energy dynamics. Major shift expected from late November.
India dramatically reduces direct Russian crude purchases as US sanctions tighten payment mechanisms. Major refiners shift strategy while maintaining supplies through traders.
US sanctions on Russian oil tankers cause massive drop in shipments to India and China. Discover the global energy dilemma and whether markets can permanently ditch Russian crude.
Vladimir Putin orders urgent development of Russia's rare earth mining capabilities as global competition intensifies for these critical minerals essential for modern technology and defense systems.
A Bengaluru founder's witty comparison between Russian military strategy and Bangalore's infamous traffic jams has taken social media by storm, with Mumbai and Delhi users joining the laughter parade.
Former US President Donald Trump notably avoided discussing China's Russian oil imports during his meeting with Xi Jinping while continuing to assert India would slash energy imports. Get exclusive insights into the geopolitical implications.
India asserts its right to buy Russian oil based on economic needs and market dynamics, responding to recent US sanctions on Russian energy companies. The MEA emphasizes India's national interest comes first.
India initiates comprehensive assessment of US sanctions targeting Russian oil companies, evaluating potential impacts on energy supplies and economic partnerships.
India responds to US sanctions on Russian oil firms, defends energy imports as crucial for national interest. Trump praises India's strategic positioning.
HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd halts Russian crude imports due to payment complications, joining other Indian refiners facing similar challenges with Russian oil deals.