Um-e-kulsoom Shariff
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Delhi Struggles With Coal Burden as Washington Unveils New Emission Norms
In a historic move on Monday, the Barack Obama administration has ordered steeper cuts from coal-burning plants.
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Delhi Pollution: Green Tribunal Now Says Will Arrest Officials
Furious over the complacency of the Centre and the Delhi government regarding vehicular pollution, the National Green Tribunal on Monday threatened to issue arrest warrants against officials.
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Green Panel Asks What Causes 83% of Delhi's Pollution. Centre Stumped.
Only 17% of air pollution in the National Capital Region is caused by vehicular emission, the Centre has told the National Green Tribunal, citing a report by the Indian Institute of Technology.
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I Wrote About My Mother's Accident. How You Responded.
I never imagined a write-up about my mother's near-fatal accident would have so many people from across the world reaching out to me with heartfelt messages and support.
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My Mother Doesn't Know My Name Anymore
My mother does not remember my name, but recognizes me and watches my newscasts, says Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff.
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How the Syrian War Has Affected This UNESCO World Heritage Site
Jordan's Petra has been a tourist delight for decades. But the conflict and violence that plague Jordan's neighbours have meant that fewer tourists are willing to risk travelling to Petra, or anywhere else in Jordan.
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A New, 'Made in India' Rotavirus Vaccine Might be the World's Cheapest
A new, super-cheap, 'Made in India' Rotavirus vaccine launched on Monday has the potential to drastically reduce the country's high infant mortality rate due to diarrohea.
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Chhattisgarh Sterilization Deaths: Better Financial Incentives, Promised Centre's Letter Just Weeks Ago
Three weeks before the deaths in Chhattisgarh after mass sterilization surgeries believed to be driven by targets, the central government had, in a letter, said that compensation would be doubled for men and women who agree to these surgeries.
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Bracing for the super-storm: a New York student's blog
I opened my room window to get a sense of how strong the wind is and there's no way to really describe what wind at some 40 mph hitting you on the face feels like. Occasionally I can hear my wall vibrate, I know that doesn't sound too good. But New York buildings are strong, my apartment is over 100 years old, it's seen many a storm.
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Delhi University announces third cut-off list
Those who said there's hardly a chance of a third cut-off for Delhi University are quite right. Most admissions are closed and the third cut-off list that's just out has more of 'closed admissions' across subjects than listing the cut-offs itself. The top colleges were anyway close to a 'close' after the first cut-off list.
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Delhi Struggles With Coal Burden as Washington Unveils New Emission Norms
In a historic move on Monday, the Barack Obama administration has ordered steeper cuts from coal-burning plants.
-
Delhi Pollution: Green Tribunal Now Says Will Arrest Officials
Furious over the complacency of the Centre and the Delhi government regarding vehicular pollution, the National Green Tribunal on Monday threatened to issue arrest warrants against officials.
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Green Panel Asks What Causes 83% of Delhi's Pollution. Centre Stumped.
Only 17% of air pollution in the National Capital Region is caused by vehicular emission, the Centre has told the National Green Tribunal, citing a report by the Indian Institute of Technology.
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I Wrote About My Mother's Accident. How You Responded.
I never imagined a write-up about my mother's near-fatal accident would have so many people from across the world reaching out to me with heartfelt messages and support.
-
My Mother Doesn't Know My Name Anymore
My mother does not remember my name, but recognizes me and watches my newscasts, says Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff.
-
How the Syrian War Has Affected This UNESCO World Heritage Site
Jordan's Petra has been a tourist delight for decades. But the conflict and violence that plague Jordan's neighbours have meant that fewer tourists are willing to risk travelling to Petra, or anywhere else in Jordan.
-
A New, 'Made in India' Rotavirus Vaccine Might be the World's Cheapest
A new, super-cheap, 'Made in India' Rotavirus vaccine launched on Monday has the potential to drastically reduce the country's high infant mortality rate due to diarrohea.
-
Chhattisgarh Sterilization Deaths: Better Financial Incentives, Promised Centre's Letter Just Weeks Ago
Three weeks before the deaths in Chhattisgarh after mass sterilization surgeries believed to be driven by targets, the central government had, in a letter, said that compensation would be doubled for men and women who agree to these surgeries.
-
Bracing for the super-storm: a New York student's blog
I opened my room window to get a sense of how strong the wind is and there's no way to really describe what wind at some 40 mph hitting you on the face feels like. Occasionally I can hear my wall vibrate, I know that doesn't sound too good. But New York buildings are strong, my apartment is over 100 years old, it's seen many a storm.
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Delhi University announces third cut-off list
Those who said there's hardly a chance of a third cut-off for Delhi University are quite right. Most admissions are closed and the third cut-off list that's just out has more of 'closed admissions' across subjects than listing the cut-offs itself. The top colleges were anyway close to a 'close' after the first cut-off list.
