Draught

Namibia To Auction 170 Elephants Over Draught, Increased Population

World News | Reuters | Thursday December 3, 2020

Namibia has put 170 "high value" wild elephants up for sale due to drought and an increase in elephant numbers, the southern African country's environmental ministry said on Wednesday.

More Than 1,000 Villages In 4 Districts Of Rajasthan Affected By Drought

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 12, 2019

The Rajasthan government has issued a notification declaring 1,388 villages of 13 tehsils in Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Hanumangarh districts drought-affected, an official statement said on Monday.

Will Make Marathwada Draught-Free In Coming Years: Devendra Fadnavis

India News | ANI | Saturday September 7, 2019

The Marathwada region in the state will be made draught-free in the upcoming years, said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today.

This African Super Grain Could Solve Famine And Drought (Plus It's Gluten-Free)

World News | Richard Morgan, Bloomberg | Monday March 5, 2018

Last July, a Whole Foods store in New York's Harlem decided to stock bags of fonio, a West African grain similar to couscous. The first shipment sold out in three hours. Just last week, Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng hosted a fonio party at his home. It's the hottest grain you've never eaten.

Union Budget To Prioritise Agriculture, Infrastructure Investments, Says Nitin Gadkari

Business | Press Trust of India | Friday January 19, 2018

Nitin Gadkari said that his ministry has sanctioned Rs 1,00,000 crore for irrigation projects in Maharashtra's draught prone areas.

Confident Jeev Milkha Singh Hoping to Break Title Draught at Indian Open

Written by Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 15, 2016

Jeev Milkha Singh had brilliant 2006-08 seasons, wherein he won four titles each across the Asian, European and Japan Tour.

Australian woman stuck in loft for four days

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday February 20, 2014

An elderly woman was rescued by firefighters on Thursday after being stuck in her loft for four days, where she had climbed to check on a draught.

Make Your Own Iced Coconut Chai

Henry Dimbleby and Jane Baxter, guardian.co.uk | Saturday August 17, 2013

Coconut chai: an authentic, sweet and spicy south-Asian draught that recalls balmy Indian evenings.I first tried chai at a rave in Goa many years ago. My memory of the evening is disjointed, but vivid. I get flashbacks.The first thing to do was to find...

Saina Nehwal still eyes first title of 2013 in Singapore

Written by Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 18, 2013

After failing to retain crowns in Thailand and Indonesia in the last couple of weeks, ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal will now look to break her nine-month title draught when she begins her campaign in the Singapore Super Series here on Wednesday.

All you wanted to know about the JustDial IPO

Business | Monday May 20, 2013

After a long draught in the IPO market, the Just Dial issue is expected to bring in some charm back into the primary market. Here's a bit about the search giant's operations.

Drought politics: BJP's red herring over IPL

India News | Written by Tejas Mehta | Monday April 1, 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Maharashtra unit has appealed to the governing council of the Indian Premier League (IPL) not to hold matches in the state with several regions in the grip of severe drought. Leader of opposition in the state legislative council Vinod Tawade wrote to IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla, stating 65 lakh litres of water woul...

Amitabh Bachchan appeals for dry Holi in drought-stricken Maharashtra

Entertainment | Sumita Chatterjee | Tuesday March 26, 2013

The actor took to his Twitter to request his millions of followers to play dry Holi as the state is experiencing one of its worst droughts in the last 40 years.

Milkha Singh celebrates son Jeev's win in Scottish Open

Written by Press Trust of India | Monday July 16, 2012

Jeev Milkha Singh brought an end to a four-year long title draught by winning the Scottish Open on Sunday and his legendary father Milkha Singh feels the victory has come at the right time for his son who has been recently ravaged by injuries.

Jeev Milkha Singh feels a win is 'round the corner'

Written by Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 9, 2012

Ace golfer Jeev Milkha Singh on Wednesday said cutting down on the number of tournaments this season has helped him and exuded confidence of breaking his three-year old title draught anytime soon.

Spain crowned European Champions

Written by Agence-France Presse | Sunday July 6, 2008

Fernando Torres's sole strike ends Spain's 44-year long draught in the European championship. They beat Germany 1-0 in Vienna to win the final.