CRPF jawan injured in another IED blast triggered by Maoists in Jharkhand’s Kolhan forest

Another IED blast triggered by Maoists in the Hathi Buru forest area under the jurisdiction of Goilkera police station in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand has left a CRPF jawan injured, according to the police today.

The IED blast was masterminded allegedly by band CPI( Maoist) outfit. The injured CRPF jawan was airlifted from the site…

Scientists develop 100 percent biodegradable paper straws

Korean scientists have developed eco-friendly paper straws that are 100 per cent biodegradable, perform better than conventional paper straws, and can be easily mass-produced. 

These paper straws can gradually become a substitute for plastic paper. Also, the paper straws that are currently available in the…

Five shortlisted for BBC Indian Sportswomen of The Year (ISWOTY) award

The BBC on Monday shortlisted five sportspersons for its fourth edition of the Indian Sportswoman of the Year (ISWOTY) award. 

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, wrestlers Sakshee Malik, Vinesh Phogat, shuttler  PV Sindhu and boxer Nikhat Zareen are the contenders for this prestigious award to be announced on the fifth of March. 

Manraj and Rakshitha to lead Indian challenge at Dutch and German Junior tournament

New Delhi, 7 February; Manraj Singh and Rakshitha Sree S. will lead the 19-member strong Indian contingent at the upcoming Dutch Junior International and German Junior.

Badminton Association of India had conducted a four-day long selection trial process to pick the shuttlers for the year’s first two major Junior International Grand…

Allow JPC probe into Adani Group allegations

The Budget session of Parliament has been disrupted for four days running owing to allegations of stock manipulation and accounting fraud by Adani group companies leading to demand by Opposition parties for a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) to go into the issue. There is nothing wrong in asking for the probe. After all, investors lost huge amounts…

Hero Tri Nation Football Tournament to be held in Imphal

Manipur will host the Hero Tri-nation FIFA Friendly Football Tournament in Imphal on March 22, 24, and 26.

Besides India, other two teams taking part in the tournament to be played at the Khuman Lampak Stadium are Myanmar and the Kyrgyz Republic. 

This was announced by Chief Minister of Manipur N Biren Singh, at a press conference…

G20 Energy Transitions Working Group: India inks MoU with Indonesia- Malaysia-Thailand

The two-day deliberations of the first G20 Energy Transitions Working Group concluded successfully in Bengaluru on Monday with shared views and consensus on priority areas.

Talking to media persons on the second day's proceedings Shri Alok Kumar, Secretary (Power) has said that the member countries responded positively to the need for…

Which is a rare food for 'Honey Moon'?

We got a post on WhatsApp today. This post has a text telling a story every human must know and carry a sense of gratitude for Bees, producers of Honey.

The text is in a typical format of questions and answer. These questions are as follows.

Did you know that one of the first coins in the world had a bee symbol on them?

Did…