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Navy working to provide relief on East Coast

23 May 2020 03:19 AM IST

To provide relief material to the civil administration of West Bengal and Odisha, the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) is in high degree of readiness to render necessary humanitarian assistance. Indian naval ships at Visakhapatnam are standing-by to proceed to the most affected areas to undertake Humanitarian Aid Distress Relief (HADR),

Contract Farming: A welcome reform

23 May 2020 03:18 AM IST

Several studies conducted on the process of contract farming in various countries show that contract farmers earn considerably more than non-contract farmers.

Mulling over the National Education Policy

23 May 2020 03:18 AM IST

For higher education to do more for society, it needs due diligence-based regulation. This new draft promises autonomy to higher education institutions.

The man who knew infinite arts

23 May 2020 03:18 AM IST

Call him a filmmaker, fashion designer, craft crusader or a Sufi music composer, Muzaffar Ali is infinite arts all this and still much more.

Insta Coffee: Honey I shrunk the world into your palm

23 May 2020 03:18 AM IST

The highs, the lows and the very lows of the social media this week. Lockdown has unlocked a new world online. In the absence of real gratification, the world is sharing, caring and emoting online. And often making an absolute fool of themselves. TikTok no more: Founded in China, killed

Rustling up magic in pots, pans and utensils

23 May 2020 03:17 AM IST

A culture aficionado, a lover of good food and someone who is at the heart of Delhi’s best parties, NANDISHI SHRIRAM catches up with SHREYAA SHAH, an incredible chef and successful caterer to couturier dos, art shows and intimate dinners.

Evaluating the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on India’s defence manufacturing

23 May 2020 03:17 AM IST

At a time when Covid-19 has affected the entire world and most of the sectors of Indian economy, the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and other Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are evaluating the impact of Covid-19 on

Down dusty lanes to a glorious history

23 May 2020 03:17 AM IST

Jodhpur, one of the most majestic cities of Rajasthan, is home to many forts, havelis and palaces, resided in by nobilities who were connected to the Jodhpur royal family in more ways than one. Some led the army; others sat in court while many ruled over large clusters of villages

We need a politically strong Finance Minister: Swamy

22 May 2020 03:45 AM IST

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy says the Rs 20 lakh crore economic package offered by Nirmala Sitharaman is not adequate to help the country come out of the current crisis.

PM Modi to visit Bengal today to survey cyclone devastation

22 May 2020 03:36 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to West Bengal and Odisha on Friday to take stock of the situation in the wake of super cyclone Amphan and conduct aerial surveys. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday had urged the PM to visit the state. She said a Rs

Government issues SOPs for domestic flight operations from Monday

22 May 2020 03:29 AM IST

A day after announcing resumption of domestic flights from 25 May, the Union Aviation Ministry has issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) to prevent the spread of coronavirus. New rules have made physical distancing, the Aarogya Setu app on mobiles, and thermal screening compulsory for passengers entering airports. Addressing a press

We are keeping a close tab on migrant workers travelling from one state to another: Ayushman Bharat CEO

22 May 2020 03:23 AM IST

Indu Bhushan, the CEO of ‘Ayushman Bharat’, a flagship scheme of the government, speaks to The Daily Guardian about the role the National Health Authority is playing in monitoring data to fight novel coronavirus and help the underprivileged. Excerpts: Q. What is the current situation and how the national health