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Delhi Struggles With Coal Burden as Washington Unveils New Emission Norms
In a historic move on Monday, the Barack Obama administration has ordered steeper cuts from coal-burning plants.
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Delhi Pollution: Green Tribunal Now Says Will Arrest Officials
Furious over the complacency of the Centre and the Delhi government regarding vehicular pollution, the National Green Tribunal on Monday threatened to issue arrest warrants against officials.
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Green Panel Asks What Causes 83% of Delhi's Pollution. Centre Stumped.
Only 17% of air pollution in the National Capital Region is caused by vehicular emission, the Centre has told the National Green Tribunal, citing a report by the Indian Institute of Technology.
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Blog: I Wrote About My Mother's Accident. How You Responded.
I never imagined a write-up about my mother's near-fatal accident would have so many people from across the world reaching out to me with heartfelt messages and support.
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Blog: My Mother Doesn't Know My Name Anymore
My mother does not remember my name, but recognizes me and watches my newscasts, says Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff.
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Diesel Vehicles More Than 10 years old Banned in Delhi
The National Green Tribunal today directed the Delhi Government to ban all diesel vehicles older than 10 years from plying on Delhi roads.
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How the Syrian War Has Affected This UNESCO World Heritage Site
Jordan's Petra has been a tourist delight for decades. But the conflict and violence that plague Jordan's neighbours have meant that fewer tourists are willing to risk travelling to Petra, or anywhere else in Jordan.
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A New, 'Made in India' Rotavirus Vaccine Might be the World's Cheapest
A new, super-cheap, 'Made in India' Rotavirus vaccine launched on Monday has the potential to drastically reduce the country's high infant mortality rate due to diarrohea.
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Chhattisgarh Sterilization Deaths: Better Financial Incentives, Promised Centre's Letter Just Weeks Ago
Three weeks before the deaths in Chhattisgarh after mass sterilization surgeries believed to be driven by targets, the central government had, in a letter, said that compensation would be doubled for men and women who agree to these surgeries.
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Blog from New York: The new storm brings snow, lots of it
This doesn't feel like New York any more. A week into super storm, Sandy and we are is still dealing with the aftermath, here comes the howling wind. It's bitter cold, and four inches of snow is no fun! The most beautiful season, Fall, has been snowed under.
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Blog: 'Get your ass out and vote... for Obama'
It's the weekend before the big day, when America votes for its 57th president and the 'Obama one more time' chorus can be seen everywhere on the streets of Harlem, housing the largest African-American community in New York City. On a Sunday afternoon, it's jam-packed.
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Blog: New York student on Superstorm Sandy's impact
It's been hours now. I'm sitting in front of my window in the living room overlooking the Broadway. The otherwise beautiful road is a mess; the wet leaves are all over. The winds only got stronger since morning. Drumbeats is all I hear. There's more rain and plenty more wind. The streets lights are swaying dangerously and so are the traffic lights ...
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Bracing for the super-storm: a New York student's blog
I opened my room window to get a sense of how strong the wind is and there's no way to really describe what wind at some 40 mph hitting you on the face feels like. Occasionally I can hear my wall vibrate, I know that doesn't sound too good. But New York buildings are strong, my apartment is over 100 years old, it's seen many a storm.
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Why a million Indians live in unbearable pain
Morphine is considered a "gold standard" by the World Health Organization or WHO for pain relief. Across the world, countries use oral morphine for terminally ill patients to kill pain. But in India, less than 0.4 per cent have medical access to morphine. Doctors don't prescribe it, hospitals don't store it and pharmaceutical companies don't manufa...
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Cartoon Controversy: Thorat Committee recommendations junked?
The debate over the cartoons in National Council Of Educational Research And Training (NCERT) textbooks is far from over. The academic year is already underway but schools will have to wait at least till the end of this month to get their political science textbooks in hand.
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Delhi Struggles With Coal Burden as Washington Unveils New Emission Norms
In a historic move on Monday, the Barack Obama administration has ordered steeper cuts from coal-burning plants.
-
Delhi Pollution: Green Tribunal Now Says Will Arrest Officials
Furious over the complacency of the Centre and the Delhi government regarding vehicular pollution, the National Green Tribunal on Monday threatened to issue arrest warrants against officials.
-
Green Panel Asks What Causes 83% of Delhi's Pollution. Centre Stumped.
Only 17% of air pollution in the National Capital Region is caused by vehicular emission, the Centre has told the National Green Tribunal, citing a report by the Indian Institute of Technology.
-
Blog: I Wrote About My Mother's Accident. How You Responded.
I never imagined a write-up about my mother's near-fatal accident would have so many people from across the world reaching out to me with heartfelt messages and support.
-
Blog: My Mother Doesn't Know My Name Anymore
My mother does not remember my name, but recognizes me and watches my newscasts, says Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff.
-
Diesel Vehicles More Than 10 years old Banned in Delhi
The National Green Tribunal today directed the Delhi Government to ban all diesel vehicles older than 10 years from plying on Delhi roads.
-
How the Syrian War Has Affected This UNESCO World Heritage Site
Jordan's Petra has been a tourist delight for decades. But the conflict and violence that plague Jordan's neighbours have meant that fewer tourists are willing to risk travelling to Petra, or anywhere else in Jordan.
-
A New, 'Made in India' Rotavirus Vaccine Might be the World's Cheapest
A new, super-cheap, 'Made in India' Rotavirus vaccine launched on Monday has the potential to drastically reduce the country's high infant mortality rate due to diarrohea.
-
Chhattisgarh Sterilization Deaths: Better Financial Incentives, Promised Centre's Letter Just Weeks Ago
Three weeks before the deaths in Chhattisgarh after mass sterilization surgeries believed to be driven by targets, the central government had, in a letter, said that compensation would be doubled for men and women who agree to these surgeries.
-
Blog from New York: The new storm brings snow, lots of it
This doesn't feel like New York any more. A week into super storm, Sandy and we are is still dealing with the aftermath, here comes the howling wind. It's bitter cold, and four inches of snow is no fun! The most beautiful season, Fall, has been snowed under.
-
Blog: 'Get your ass out and vote... for Obama'
It's the weekend before the big day, when America votes for its 57th president and the 'Obama one more time' chorus can be seen everywhere on the streets of Harlem, housing the largest African-American community in New York City. On a Sunday afternoon, it's jam-packed.
-
Blog: New York student on Superstorm Sandy's impact
It's been hours now. I'm sitting in front of my window in the living room overlooking the Broadway. The otherwise beautiful road is a mess; the wet leaves are all over. The winds only got stronger since morning. Drumbeats is all I hear. There's more rain and plenty more wind. The streets lights are swaying dangerously and so are the traffic lights ...
-
Bracing for the super-storm: a New York student's blog
I opened my room window to get a sense of how strong the wind is and there's no way to really describe what wind at some 40 mph hitting you on the face feels like. Occasionally I can hear my wall vibrate, I know that doesn't sound too good. But New York buildings are strong, my apartment is over 100 years old, it's seen many a storm.
-
Why a million Indians live in unbearable pain
Morphine is considered a "gold standard" by the World Health Organization or WHO for pain relief. Across the world, countries use oral morphine for terminally ill patients to kill pain. But in India, less than 0.4 per cent have medical access to morphine. Doctors don't prescribe it, hospitals don't store it and pharmaceutical companies don't manufa...
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Cartoon Controversy: Thorat Committee recommendations junked?
The debate over the cartoons in National Council Of Educational Research And Training (NCERT) textbooks is far from over. The academic year is already underway but schools will have to wait at least till the end of this month to get their political science textbooks in hand.
