The residents of Palestine are seen inspecting the rubble of a building after overnight Israeli bombardment in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on March 25. Pics/AFP
25 March,2024 04:19 PM IST | Devashri BhujbalIn a rare move, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter and formally referred the situation in Gaza to the UN Security Council, urging its members to "avert a humanitarian catastrophe" in the besieged enclave, CNN reported on Wednesday (Pics/AFP)
07 December,2023 11:00 AM IST | ronak mastakarUnprecedented scenes of public protests greeted attendees at the COP28 United Nations climate summit held in Dubai, marking a rare occurrence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Pics/AFP
04 December,2023 05:04 PM IST | Sanjana DeshpandePCOS and irregular periods are two problems that a majority of women experience. While these health concerns may appear to be problems without solutions, professionals say, practising certain yoga poses greatly helps in improving these conditions
21 June,2023 10:14 PM IST | Aakanksha AhireWorld Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. World Refugee Day is an occasion to build empathy and understanding for their plight and to recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives. Photos/Agence France-Presse
20 June,2023 09:56 PM IST | EditorLooking for a fun full-body workout? Go ahead and give aerial yoga a try but at your own risk. One month into it and you will find yourself challenging your body like never before. Yoga trainer Niyoshi Marfatia tells us everything we need to know about it
20 June,2023 06:01 PM IST | Aakanksha AhireThe army on Monday commemorated the 75th anniversary of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers by paying homage to the fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. Photos: ANI/PTI
29 May,2023 04:25 PM IST | EditorBeing associated with the NGO Kartavya Charitable Trust, social worker Khushboo Goel has been instrumental in not only educating girls on menstrual hygiene but also empowering children through education drives and child safety workshops. On Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023, here is a glimpse into the work Goel does to empower young girls. Photo Credit: Raj Patil/Manjeet Thakur
28 May,2023 07:01 PM IST | Aakanksha AhireAs the awareness around global warming increases, there is a need to understand why the ozone layer deserves to be protected. The layer in the Earth’s stratosphere has been depleting but it must be preserved to avoid harmful effects such as various types of skin cancers. On International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, here are interesting facts about the efforts in that direction
16 September,2022 10:47 AM ISTThe United Nations observes July 18 as the International Mandela Day to mark the birth anniversary of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela and to remember his work against racial oppression and in leading the movement towards human rights and social justice in an unequal society
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