The Global Hunger Index is a tool designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger at global, regional, and national levels. Index scores are calculated each year to assess progress and setbacks in combating global hunger. This year’s scores were released recently and show India came in at 101 out of 116 countries. Only 15 countries...Read More
One of the oldest first-time mothers in the world gave birth in India recently. Jivunben Rabari is an astonishing 70 years of age. Her husband, Maldhari, is 75. Their baby boy, still unnamed, was born to the proud new parents through IVF, which is extraordinary given her age. And while Rabari does not have documentation...Read More
What were you doing when you were 7yrs old? Probably still doing things normal seven-year-old kids do. Meet little Aadhyaa Aravind Shankar, a seven-year-old from Bangalore who has clicked her way to international glory. A simple photo taken by this young sensation from her mother’s phone led her to become the first Indian ever to...Read More
It is not a secret that many Indians tend to prefer the birth of a son over a daughter. It isn’t that they love girls less; it is because men are perceived to have more advantages in life. While that is slowly changing, one doctor is determined to play a part in society’s evolution. Dr...Read More
How do you measure success in sport? The answer usually lies with trophies and medals. While this may appear a rather crude metric, unfortunately, that’s the global yardstick of measurement. To suggest a nation that does not enjoy huge success on international sporting platforms is inferior is flawed logic. For example, if we take countries...Read More
The Tokyo Summer Olympics closed on August 08th 2021, to a spectacular finale. Officially called ‘Games of the XXXII Olympiad’, they were much anticipated given their postponement due to the COVID pandemic. Eleven thousand ninety-one athletes competed in 41 different sports across 339 events, with India and Australia among the 205 participating countries. In the...Read More
Australian farmers have welcomed the Indian Government’s decision to cut tariffs on red lentils from 33 per cent to 11 per cent. The tariffs were initially implemented by the Indian Government to protect domestic farmers and to get a balance between domestic production and the export of agricultural products. Australian farmers are hoping to capitalise...Read More
Mohammed Yusuf Khan, more known by his professional name, Dilip Kumar, was an Indian film actor, producer, and politician. He was born on December 11, 1922, and lived a full and accomplished life before recently passing away at the ripe age of 98. Acting Career Before passing, Kumar left a rich legacy of more than...Read More
Authorities in India have begun an investigation into supposed forged test results. A government report revealed that some 100,000 coronavirus test results were forged by private agencies who were testing pilgrims at a busy Hindu festival. Festival blamed for the surge in coronavirus cases. The Kumbh Mela festival held in April is believed to have...Read More
Heroic Indian boatman is rewarded after finding baby girl floating along the river Ganges in Ghazipur City
A baby girl has been found by a boatman floating along the river Ganges. Aged just three weeks, the baby was laid on top of a red blanket and was found in a brightly coloured wooden box with a note inside calling her “Daughter of the Ganga.” Alongside this was also a horoscope card that...Read More