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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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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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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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Delhi University announces third cut-off list
Those who said there's hardly a chance of a third cut-off for Delhi University are quite right. Most admissions are closed and the third cut-off list that's just out has more of 'closed admissions' across subjects than listing the cut-offs itself. The top colleges were anyway close to a 'close' after the first cut-off list.
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Delhi University announces its first cut-off list; no 100 per cent cut-offs this year
The highly-anticipated first cut-off list of the Delhi University for admissions to various under-graduate courses is finally out. There is an increase in cut-off marks by 0.5 per cent to two per cent in different streams.
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IIT Bombay, Kharagpur likely to join revolt, hold own entrance exam: Sources
A day after Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi rejected the new entrance exam format announced by Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal on May 28 and said it would hold its own entrance exam, sources have told NDTV that IIT Bombay and Kharagpur are also likely to follow suit. IIT Bombay Senate is expected to hold a meeting ...
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IIT Delhi alumni write to PM against common entrance exam
The alumni association of the IIT or Indian institute of Technology has written to the Prime Minister, attacking Education Minister Kapil Sibal over his one-nation one-exam policy. The association writes that "IITs are being destroyed by mindless tampering by people in the HRD (Human Resources Development ministry)." It also warns that decisions li...
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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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Delhi University announces third cut-off list
Those who said there's hardly a chance of a third cut-off for Delhi University are quite right. Most admissions are closed and the third cut-off list that's just out has more of 'closed admissions' across subjects than listing the cut-offs itself. The top colleges were anyway close to a 'close' after the first cut-off list.
-
Delhi University announces its first cut-off list; no 100 per cent cut-offs this year
The highly-anticipated first cut-off list of the Delhi University for admissions to various under-graduate courses is finally out. There is an increase in cut-off marks by 0.5 per cent to two per cent in different streams.
-
IIT Bombay, Kharagpur likely to join revolt, hold own entrance exam: Sources
A day after Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi rejected the new entrance exam format announced by Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal on May 28 and said it would hold its own entrance exam, sources have told NDTV that IIT Bombay and Kharagpur are also likely to follow suit. IIT Bombay Senate is expected to hold a meeting ...
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IIT Delhi alumni write to PM against common entrance exam
The alumni association of the IIT or Indian institute of Technology has written to the Prime Minister, attacking Education Minister Kapil Sibal over his one-nation one-exam policy. The association writes that "IITs are being destroyed by mindless tampering by people in the HRD (Human Resources Development ministry)." It also warns that decisions li...
