Modi to Scientists: Apply Science to Solve India’s Problems
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on Tuesday held a meeting with top scientific officials of the Government of India. These included Dr. V.K. Saraswat – Member, NITI Aayog; Dr. R.…
Japanese YouTube Star Piko Taro Promotes Global Goals
Japanese entertainer Piko Taro, famous for his “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” (PPAP) viral music video, has joined the ranks of celebrities who promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on behalf of Governments, the…
Tamil Community Faces Human Rights Abuses in Sri Lanka
A United Nations independent human right expert said Tuesday that “routine and endemic” use of torture is happening against people detained on national security grounds in Sri Lanka. “The Tamil…
Venkaiah Naidu Resigns. Smriti Irani New Broadcasting Minister
The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, accepted today the resignation of M. Venkaiah Naidu from the Council of Ministers, with immediate effect. According to a government…
What Is the Future of Indian Universities?
The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, received the first copy of the book ‘Future of Indian Universities: Comparative and International Perspectives’ from Nobel Laureate Professor Amartya Sen who formally released…
Welcome to the Smart City of New Delhi Municipal Council
New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has been asked by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs to ensure completion of smart city projects ahead of time so as to lead…