One suicide incident every third day in Indian Army
—File photo Every third day a suicide incident occurred in the Indian Army. Over 2 decades of military suicides in India have been attributed to mental stress and depression. Since…
British Prime Minister became Immigration Officer for 1 day
Prime Minister in a crackdown by Home Office officials Rishi Sonik also joins — Photo courtesy of Twitter British Prime Minister Rishi Sonik became Immigration Officer for 1 day. 105…
‘Inclusion is strength’ stresses UN, marking Albinism Awareness Day
Persons with the condition – which is caused by a lack of melanin pigmentation, affecting skin, hair and eye colour – continue to face an uphill battle to attain a…
On which particular day is a heart attack most likely to occur?
File photo Recent research has shown that Mondays are more likely to have a heart attack than any other day of the week. Cardiologists in Ireland have prepared a review…
World Oceans Day underscores need to protect ‘the foundation of life’
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for greater action to protect oceans in his message to mark World Oceans Day on Thursday. “The ocean is the foundation of life. It…
World Food Safety Day: ‘Nobody should die from eating food’
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are highlighting the issue ahead of World Food Safety Day, observed annually on 7 June. This year, focus…
A day of mourning has been announced today after the horrific train accident in India
Photo courtesy of Indian Media A day of mourning was announced today after the horrific train accident in the Indian state of Orissa. According to Indian media, Prime Minister Narendra…
International Day of UN Peacekeepers honours 75 years of service and sacrifice
“United Nations peacekeepers are the beating heart of our commitment to a more peaceful world,” Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message for the Day. He called for continued support…
America: 19-year-old bride died in house fire on wedding day
Bride killed in marriage house fire in America; Photo: Twitter Washington: In the American state of Wisconsin, a 19-year-old bride died due to suffocation due to smoke filling the room…
Menstrual Hygiene Day: Putting an end to period poverty
Period poverty, or the inability to afford menstrual products, is a serious issue especially in developing countries, an issue menstruating girls and women grapple with monthly and a spotlight topic…