Be sensitive to women’s requirements: Jairam Ramesh
April 8th, 2012 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh Sunday called upon the bureaucracy to be more gender sensitive while constructing low cost toilet blocks in villages as it is ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Sark declared as world’s first dark sky island
February 1st, 2011 - 3:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 1 (ANI): The Channel Island of Sark has been declared as the world's first dark sky island for the quality of its night sky.Recognized by the International Dark-sky Association (IDA), ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Texting while Driving Law to be expanded
December 2nd, 2009 - 11:01 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Jefferson City, Dec 2 (THAINDIAN NEWS) It could soon be unlawful for drivers to text while driving in Missouri. And it would also apply to all motorists. Two representatives filed proposals Tuesday ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Mewat desperate for basic amenities, not big poll promises
October 12th, 2009 - 5:31 pm ICT by IANS
Mewat, Oct 12 (IANS) Jobless youngsters can be seen sitting and chatting at tea stalls, women washing clothes in dirty ponds, naked children playing in the dust with flies all around. Welcome ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Now part of Gurgaon, ignored Mewat hopes for development
April 20th, 2009 - 1:42 pm ICT by IANS
By Khalid Akhter and Ritu Sharma
Gurgaon, April 20 (IANS) Haryana's Mewat district is just 30 km from its showcase city of Gurgaon. But the difference between the two worlds couldn't be more ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Jaipur Foot travels to Afghanistan
April 18th, 2008 - 8:34 pm ICT by admin
Jaipur, April 18 (ANI): The Jaipur foot, which has enabled thousands of disabled Indians to walk freely, has now travelled to Afghanistan enabling the trouble-torn country to look after many who ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Open space, not traffic, may be why small animals hesitate to cross roads
November 21st, 2007 - 2:05 pm ICT by admin
London, Nov 21 (ANI): Ever wondered why small mammals have a habit of avoiding paved roads and being hesitant to cross them? Well, a new study has hinted that it's the open ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |