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IN PICS: Gaza residents inspect building rubble after overnight Israeli bombing

IN PICS: Gaza residents inspect building rubble after overnight Israeli bombing

The residents of Palestine are seen inspecting the rubble of a building after overnight Israeli bombardment in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on March 25. Pics/AFP

25 March,2024 04:19 PM IST | Devashri Bhujbal
In Photos: UN Secretary-General Guterres invokes Article 99 amid Gaza war

In Photos: UN Secretary-General Guterres invokes Article 99 amid Gaza war

In a rare move, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter and formally referred the situation in Gaza to the UN Security Council, urging its members to "avert a humanitarian catastrophe" in the besieged enclave, CNN reported on Wednesday (Pics/AFP)

07 December,2023 11:00 AM IST | ronak mastakar
Climate activists lift placard against fossil fuel use at COP28 Summit in Dubai

Climate activists lift placard against fossil fuel use at COP28 Summit in Dubai

Unprecedented scenes of public protests greeted attendees at the COP28 United Nations climate summit held in Dubai, marking a rare occurrence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Pics/AFP

04 December,2023 05:04 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
How yoga is effective for women with PCOS and irregular periods

How yoga is effective for women with PCOS and irregular periods

PCOS and irregular periods are two problems that a majority of women experience. While these health concerns may appear to be problems without solutions, professionals say, practising certain yoga poses greatly helps in improving these conditions

21 June,2023 10:14 PM IST | Aakanksha Ahire
In Photos: World Refugee Day 2023

In Photos: World Refugee Day 2023

World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. World Refugee Day is an occasion to build empathy and understanding for their plight and to recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives. Photos/Agence France-Presse

20 June,2023 09:56 PM IST | Editor
IN PHOTOS: Aerial yoga is a cool yet challenging full body workout worth trying

IN PHOTOS: Aerial yoga is a cool yet challenging full body workout worth trying

Looking for a fun full-body workout? Go ahead and give aerial yoga a try but at your own risk. One month into it and you will find yourself challenging your body like never before. Yoga trainer Niyoshi Marfatia tells us everything we need to know about it

20 June,2023 06:01 PM IST | Aakanksha Ahire
In Photos: Army marks 75th anniversary of UN peacekeepers day

In Photos: Army marks 75th anniversary of UN peacekeepers day

The army on Monday commemorated the 75th anniversary of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers by paying homage to the fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. Photos: ANI/PTI

29 May,2023 04:25 PM IST | Editor
This single mother is raising awareness about menstrual hygiene in young girls

This single mother is raising awareness about menstrual hygiene in young girls

Being associated with the NGO Kartavya Charitable Trust, social worker Khushboo Goel has been instrumental in not only educating girls on menstrual hygiene but also empowering children through education drives and child safety workshops. On Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023, here is a glimpse into the work Goel does to empower young girls. Photo Credit: Raj Patil/Manjeet Thakur

28 May,2023 07:01 PM IST | Aakanksha Ahire
World Ozone Day: Understanding why it is important to protect the ozone layer

World Ozone Day: Understanding why it is important to protect the ozone layer

As the awareness around global warming increases, there is a need to understand why the ozone layer deserves to be protected. The layer in the Earth’s stratosphere has been depleting but it must be preserved to avoid harmful effects such as various types of skin cancers. On International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, here are interesting facts about the efforts in that direction

16 September,2022 10:47 AM IST
Remembering anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela on International Mandela Day

Remembering anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela on International Mandela Day

The United Nations observes July 18 as the International Mandela Day to mark the birth anniversary of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela and to remember his work against racial oppression and in leading the movement towards human rights and social justice in an unequal society

18 July,2022 02:33 PM IST

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