WORLD

Climate change’s negative impacts are already being felt on farms, but the problem also works in reverse as agriculture is a major part of the climate problem currently generating over 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions. STARGATE research project develops a breakthrough, multiscale and holistic climate-smart agriculture (CSA) methodology, capitalizing ... Read More »

Grants made as part of The Paper Project feature diverse and understudied collections UDAIPUR : Nineteen new grants totaling over $1.55 million will support exhibitions, publications and digital projects that center the graphic arts as part of the Getty Foundation’s ongoing Paper Project initiative. Prints and drawings are an unsung area ... Read More »

Hindus are urging that all Wales (UK) schools should urgently adopt yoga as a part of their curriculum, providing an opportunity to students to avail the multiple benefits yoga offered. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, exhorted all state, independent/private, religious, special, free and ... Read More »

Islamabad : A tough triangular competition is expected among major political parties during the 11th general elections for the legislative assembly in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to be held on Sunday. There are over 3.2 million eligible voters who can elect 45 members of the assembly for a five-year term. India has ... Read More »

Washington : With the internet being the fastest carrier of information, word travels at lightning speed. World’s leading media conglomerate group, PRS International Group of Companies   to launch the first US  Press Conference booking portal on 25th July 2021. The web press conference has developed into an excellent means of attracting journalists ... Read More »

Upset Hindus are urging Minneapolis headquartered “luxury” yoga mat firm “Big Raven Yoga” for immediate withdrawal of yoga mat carrying images of Hindu deity Ganesha; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Lord Ganesha was greatly revered in Hinduism and ... Read More »

Sydney : An Australian state government on Friday declared an emergency due to a COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney. The New South Wales state government reported one fatality and 136 new infections in the latest 24-hour period, the biggest daily tally of new cases since the outbreak began in mid June. ... Read More »

Dubai : Two passenger jets from low-cost carrier FlyDubai and Bahrain-based Gulf Air collided with each other on the taxiway at Dubai International Airport early Thursday morning, though authorities reported no injuries in the incident. FlyDubai said one of its Boeing 737-800s heading to Kyrgyzstan found itself affected by ”a ... Read More »

Hong Kong : Hong Kong police charged two top editors and two editorial writers at Apple Daily with collusion weeks after the city”s largest pro-democracy newspaper was forced to cease publication and its assets were frozen. Executive Editor-in-Chief Lam Man-chung was the eighth executive or journalist at the shuttered newspaper ... Read More »

Upset Hindus worldwide are seeking official apology from Mondelēz International Inc., “one of the world’s largest snacks companies” headquartered in Chicago, for non-disclosure of beef in some of its products; and immediate recall of all such items. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that ... Read More »

Melbourne : A major journalistic investigation has found evidence of malicious software being used by governments around the world, including allegations of spying on prominent individuals. From a list of more 50,000 phone numbers, journalists identified more than 1,000 people in 50 countries reportedly under surveillance using the Pegasus spyware. ... Read More »

Port-Au-Prince : Haitians held official ceremonies to honour assassinated President Jovenel Moïse while installing a new interim leader and arresting at least three police officers implicated in the killing. Designated Prime Minister Ariel Henry was sworn in on Tuesday to replace interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph, who assumed leadership of ... Read More »

Washington : The US is sending 1.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Nepal and another 500,000 to Bhutan, the White House has said, asserting that its donations around the world are without any strings attached. “Today we are sending three million doses to Indonesia, 1.5 million doses to Nepal, ... Read More »

Upset Hindus are urging The City of Edinburgh Council to halt the funding to Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) for its collaboration in the mockery of Hindu gods. City governments should not be in the business of using taxpayer’s money to fund projects which patronize sacrilege, blatant belittling of “other” traditions ... Read More »

Al Ain : Al Ain Zoo has launched its staff development programme,titled “Tamkeen Programme”. The programme focuses on knowledge sharing and talent development, across a variety of disciplines, that represent the zoo’s objective to continually invest in, and develop, the capabilities and skills of their staff. With a mission to ... Read More »

Udaipur : In  a heart whelming incident,a NewZealander tourist who visited Udaipur in 1999 and got attached to a tourist guide here, wrote to the Rajasthan  Tourism Department recently, seeking help to get connected with his long forgotten friend. The tourist approached the department after his efforts failed to search the ... Read More »

Al Ain : Al Ain Zoo continues to dedicate efforts to the conservation rare species in order to save them from the threat of extinction. Most notable of which is the Rothschild Giraffe,listed as a near-threatened species on IUCN’s Red List, These efforts include conservation and breeding programmes, as well ... Read More »

Worldwide Hindus, disappointed by unfair treatment Hinduism received in Draft K-6 Curriculum of Alberta (Canada), are urging Alberta Government to treat Hinduism fairly and with respect it deserves. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was heartbreaking for Hindus to not find ... Read More »

AL AIN : In line with its ongoing efforts to support partnerships across all sectors, Al Ain Zoo launched amazing offers targeting staff of more than 60 government organizations and private companies, including special discounts and offers on zoo entry tickets, Al Ain Safari, as well as  Ahlan Special Service. ... Read More »

New Delhi : India will participate in the World Expo at Dubai from October to March next year and showcase 11 themes, including space technology, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Monday. A statement quoting Singh said India will present to the world its leadership role in areas like pharma, ... Read More »