'Protecting Mother Earth should become a habit'

'When we talk of disaster, it is a combination of hazard and vulnerability.''If we reduce vulnerability, it will remain a hazard.' IMAGE: An area in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, is waterlogged due to......

Centre asks states witnessing Covid spike to accelerate vaccination

The Centre has asked states and union territories witnessing surge in new COVID-19 cases and high active caseload to continue with the strategy of 'test, track and treat' that had yielded rich......

Winter could be colder this season: IMD

Winter could be colder this season due to the prevailing La Nina conditions, India Meteorological Department Director General Mrutunjay Mohapatra said on Wednesday. He said there should not be an......

ICMR revises advisory on use of hydroxychloroquine

A revised government advisory on Friday recommended use of hydroxychloroquine as a preventive medication for asymptomatic healthcare workers working in non-COVID-19 hospitals, frontline staff on......

World Bank to offer $900 mn to Pakistan

The World Bank has agreed to provide give a $900 million financial aid to Pakistan which is facing devastating flood that has affected 14 million people. "The government of Pakistan has requested......

Is it ok to ask banks to cut rates?

The finance ministry's letter was unfortunate, but it is also true there is no transparency in how rates are fixed and the spread is also too high.K V KrishnamurthyFormer chairman, Bank of IndiaThe......