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NDMA Plans 300 More Heat Action Plans as Mercury Rises

States are mandated to develop and implement 'heat HAPs' for prevention of heat-induced diseases. But most do not go beyond standard advisory on heat prevention. IMAGE: Women covering themselves......

'India Has No Need To Support Baloch Movement'

'When so many young Baloch men and women are willingly volunteering as fighters and even suicide bombers.' IMAGE: Women supporting the Balochistan Yakjehti Committee at a protest in Karachi, March......

Shutdown hits normal life in Kuki areas of Manipur; no fresh violence

Normal life was affected in Kuki-dominated areas of Manipur on Sunday as agitators enforced an indefinite shutdown called by Kuki-Zo groups against a "crackdown by security forces". IMAGE:......

Job security plea of workplace harassment panel members important: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday said the plea for job security for members of the internal complaint committees for sexual harassment at workplace was "important" and sought the assistance of the......

Fresh escalation in Manipur: Security forces clash with Kuki women

A mob led by Kuki-Zo women clashed with security forces in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Tuesday, triggering fresh tensions in the ethnic strife-hit state. IMAGE: The Indian Army and Manipur......

India's gig economy may add 90 mn jobs, contribute 1.25% to GDP

The gig economy market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17 per cent to reach a gross volume of $455 billion by the end of 2024, according to a white paper by The Forum......

India slips two places to rank 129th on Global Gender Gap index

India has slipped two places on the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap index to 129th place, while Iceland retained its top position in the rankings published on Wednesday. Illustration:......

When The Party Ends And Reality's Cold Light Shines Through...

There will be a lot to repair and rejuvenate -- if that opportunity even presents itself, warns Rathin Roy. IMAGE: Women pose for a selfie with Rs 2,000 notes prior to exchanging it at a bank in......

Future's women employees appeal to PM Modi in tussle with Amazon

The Women of Big Bazaar SOS, the composite group of women who work for the Future Group, on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought his support to protect their livelihoods as......

Trade unions call nationwide general strike on Nov 26

Ten central trade unions on Tuesday said they are going ahead with their planned nationwide general strike on November 26 and also announced their support to a two-day farmers' agitation next week.......

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon. All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Worms are daily crawling......

Manipur Video: Akshay-Kiara 'Shaken'

IMAGE: People from the violence-hit areas of Manipur at a relief camp set up by the Assam government in Assam's Cachar district. Photograph: PTI Photo from the Rediff Archives Akshay Kumar and......

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

IMAGE: M C Mary Kom with Vikram Kumar Doraiswami, 2nd right, the High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, and other members of the High Commission of India in London.. Photograph: High......

Kenya's lesbian footballers fight for the right to play

'No coach has ever stood up in defence of any lesbian players. Some even refuse to include us in their teams' IMAGE: Members of the ‘Chosen Few’ soccer team train during a practice......

Tokyo Games: DRAMATIC Pix!

Please click on the images for a better look at the action. IMAGE: Nguyen Thuy Linh of Team Vietnam competes against Sabrina Jaquet of Team Switzerland during a women's singles match at the......

Lifter Hubbard makes history as first transgender Olympian

'...I would particularly like to thank the IOC, for I think really affirming its commitment to the principles of Olympism and establishing that sport is something for all people, that it is......

Sports Shorts: Chawrasia maintains slender lead in Hong Kong

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday IMAGE: India's SSP Chawrasia in action during round three of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club in Hong Kong......

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